SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025 – Free Admission to the Park!
Just as the nights are getting colder in New England, the City of Berlin will be warming things up with one of the best fall festivals around—RiverFire! Come to “the city that trees built” to catch a full day of fun, ending with some dramatic fires on the river.
RiverFire burns bigger and brighter every year, and this year there are some fun new activities for everyone. The gates of the Service Credit Union Heritage Park (942 Main Street, Berlin, NH) will open to activities and vendors for visitors of ALL ages.
At dusk, the Androscoggin River will be lit up with fires that appear to be floating on the water. The blazes will burn on the historic boom piers that dot the river.
Unleash your inner zombie! Don zombie duds, decorate your ATVs to fit the ghoulish theme and ride a designated course. Prizes are awarded for the top 3 best hands, the worst hand and best use of the theme. Registration is from 9am to noon at Service Credit Union Heritage Park.
Kids can enjoy tacking the Cob-Stacle Course, Jumpin’ Pumpkin, or Zombie Party Bounce Houses as well as getting their face painted! Open from 1-5pm. Fees apply.
Jericho AXEVentures is coming to join the fun! Try your hand or challenge your friends to see who has the best throw! On-site from 1-9pm.
The RiverFire 5K is hosted by Coos County Family Health Services with all proceeds going to Response, a Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Center. Your run/walk will begin at Service Credit Union Heritage Park. Registration begins at 12:30pm, race takes off at 2pm.
Dance it out! A local band will be heating up the stage with live music from 6 –9pm.
Head to the bunkhouse at the logging camp to watch a short movie and enjoy some fresh popcorn! The Cinema will be open from 2-4pm.
Take a scenic family ride along Main Street in a hay wagon or by train! Rides will take place from 3-8pm. Fees apply.
Join Sgt. Dennis Gale & K-9 Apex of the Berlin Police Department for a demonstration at 4pm.
Kids are encouraged to dress in costume for the Halloween Costume Parade! Lineup at Brown School at 5pm.
Take a walk along the Riverwalk to the bridge and admire all the wonderfully carved pumpkins. Pumpkins will be illuminated at dusk.
Grab a bite and a cold one from local vendors.
PARKING LOT #1, South of 133 Pleasant St. Across from Gold House Pizza. PARKING LOT #2, Surrounds 173 Pleasant St. Behind new Walgreens, access from Pleasant, Mason, & York St. Bus pickup will be at Pleasant St.
RiverFire is presented by Title Sponsor Service Credit Union along with many other community sponsors: A House to Home Realty, Affordable Payroll, Inc., Badger Peabody & Smith Realty, Berlin Emergency Services, Brookfield Power, Capone Iron, Caron Building & Rental Center, Chapman Recycling, Eversource, FIDIUM, Great North Woods Container, Jericho Adventures, MOM’s, Nextera Energy Partners, Northway Bank, NUCAR, Pratti Mechanical, ReMax, Sullivan Creative, and White Mountains Community College.
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