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Author: Recreation Staff

Guided Meditation

Make a little time for yourself this November.

Join instructor Karen Kharitonov for Guided Meditation, a chance to slow down, relax and reset. Whether you’ve attended before or would like to try Guided Meditation for the first time, everyone is welcome to join us

Thursday, November 12& 19

6:30pm- 7:15pm

Gilman Library- 100 Main Street

Free- Adults of all ages welcome

Light Up Night

Join the fun on December 5, 2026, for a festive day filled with holiday fun throughout Alton. Enjoy the Tree Lighting, a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, holiday hayride, kids’ crafts & music, the Festival of Trees, and more!

There is something for the whole family, bundle up and come celebrate the season with Alton!

See flyer for more details.

Fuse Glass Ornament Workshop

Alton Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Art Escape for a Fused Glass Ornament Workshop on December 2, 2026, from 6:00PM- 7:30PM at the Pearson Road Community Center!

Create your own glass ornaments, perfect for your tree, gifting, or keep as a special keepsake. No experience needed, Art Escape’s instructors will walk you through the basics of glass fusing while you cut, arrange, and layer pieces of glass into your designs.

All materials and tools are included. You will receive a 4″x4″ tile, most create 3–5 ornaments (depending on size and design).

Your ornaments will be kiln-fired, wire loop embedded and ready for pickup in about 10 days at the Parks and Recreation Department.

Space is limited, register by November 23 to reserve your spot. Registration forms are available online and at the Parks and Recreation office. Please make checks payable to “Town of Alton”.

For more information contact parksrec-asst@alton.nh.gov.

Reiki Gathering

Looking for an experience to reconnect with your Reiki practice?

Join Reiki Master Carol Wallace for a relaxed, free Reiki gathering, refresh the basics of Reiki One and Two. Share experiences, ask questions, and reconnect with the Reiki community.

Saturday, December 5

9:30-11:00am

Gilman Library, 100 Main St

Free to attend!

Let’s Play Basketball

We are excited to announce another season of Let’s Play Basketball led by Erick Bourdeau, PMHS alumni and Kingswood Varsity Soccer and Baseball Coach.

We are grateful to have welcomed over 100 children to the free Let’s Play Soccer Program and more than 50 children to last year’s basketball program. We look forward to continuing to offer opportunities for local children to get active, learn, and most of all have fun!

This free program is open to children in Pre-K through 4th grade from Alton and surrounding Towns. Skills, drills and scrimmages. Please carry in playing shoes and leave boots/street shoes outside the gym. Held at Alton Central School.

Sundays December 13 & 20, January 10 & 17 and February 7 & 14.

PreK/K- 9-9:30am

1/2nd Grade: 9:30-10:15am

3/4th Grade- 10:15-11am

Pre-register by November 27 for a free shirt

Scan the QR code to register today. Registration forms are also available on the Town website and at the Alton Parks and Recreation Department located at 328 Main Street

Weight Training

Join Instructor Kellie Troendle, AFAA Certified for a welcoming weight training class designed for adults of all ages and abilities. Build strength, improve balance and flexibility, learn new exercises -and have some fun while you’re at it! Bring light hand weights, a mat, water and come ready to move!

Regular classes begin October 5th

Monday and Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm

Gilman Library- 100 Main Street

$20/month!

No class October 12th

Line Dancing

Ready to give Line dancing a try? Grab your dancing shoes and join Cindee on Thursday afternoons on November 5th!

No experience needed for Absolute Beginners class.

Absolute Beginners: 1:30-2:30pm

Beginners: 2:45-3:45pm

The November and December session is just $10 total! Per-registration is required. Registration forms are available in the Alton Parks and Recreation office.

Please note: No classes on November 26th or December 24th.

Tinkergarden

Tinkergarten is back with Miss Kim at B&M Park this fall. Enjoy fun, hands-on outdoor activities designed to encourage creativity, problem solving, teamwork and an appreciation for nature.

Try it out with a FREE class on September 11th!

Regular classes will run September 18- November 13 from 10-11am.

Pilates with Donna Lee

Join certified instructor Donna Lee at the Alton Bay Community Center. This is a great way to work on strength, flexibly and muscle tone. Classes begin August 25th and will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 8:30am *Please note the new start time*

$10 per class- Cash or Venmo

Bring a mat, water and weights. See you there!