Midnight Market Guest Portal and FAQs
We’re so glad you’ve registered to attend The Life Forest Midnight Market at The Bower. We can’t wait to see you at this full-moon evening of local makers, acoustic music around the campfire, and guided walks on our new forest therapy trails.
This page gathers everything you need to plan your night. It’s updated as details firm up, so it’s always the latest word. Questions? Reach out any time.
The basics
When is the Midnight Market?
The Life Forest Midnight Market at The Bower runs on Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 6pm to midnight both nights—a full-moon, peak-foliage weekend.
It’s held in the meadow at our ecotherapy trailhead here at The Bower in Bethlehem, New Hampshire. A free shuttle brings guests up from town, since there’s no guest parking at the venue itself.
What is the Midnight Market?
It’s a pop-up evening market in the forest on a full-moon night. You’ll find a gathering of local artists and makers, acoustic music around the campfire, and an optional guided moonlit walk on our new forest therapy trail system—all in a three-acre meadow at the edge of the woods, under low-lit tents.
It’s family-friendly and unhurried, the kind of night that feels a little magical: peak North Country autumn colors, a full moon, and the quiet of a conservation forest after dark.
Registration
How much does it cost to attend?
The Midnight Market is free to attend—you just need to register in advance, which gives you a timed arrival and departure on the free shuttle up from town. There’s no parking at The Bower, so the shuttle is how everyone comes and goes. The timed windows are how we keep the meadow uncrowded and the evening unhurried, so please help us keep the evening going smoothly by keeping track of your reserved shuttle times and arriving promptly at the shuttle stop at your assigned time.
Getting there
Where do I park?
There’s no parking at The Bower for Midnight Market guests. Parking space at the venue is very limited, and for fire and safety reasons, only the shuttle and emergency vehicles may enter or leave The Bower during event hours (6pm–midnight). Minimizing traffic is part of what makes the night remain quiet and peaceful.
Instead, park in any public parking space on or near Bethlehem’s Main Street, and catch our free shuttle to The Bower. The stop is right on Main Street (exact intersection still being finalized—stay tuned). It’s about a 12-minute ride up to The Bower. We’ll post a suggested-parking map, shuttle pickup address, and the shuttle schedule here well in advance of the event, so check back later for final locations.
Shuttle service will begin Friday with a 6pm pickup on Main Street, and the shuttle will loop continuously between Bethlehem and The Bower all evening, with the last return trip departing The Bower at 11:15pm. Your registration email contains your selected arrival and departure times on the shuttle. Please take note of those times, and let us know well in advance if you need to change them. That’s how we keep the shuttle service running smoothly for everyone.
A nice way to make a full evening of the event is to enjoy dinner, shopping, or the theatre on Bethlehem’s Main Street first, then ride up to The Bower to enjoy the forest and pop-up market under the full moon.
Can I drive to The Bower?
No. See above regarding the parking and shuttle. All guests must arrive and depart by the free shuttle. That’s the only way in and out during the event.
I’m a nearby neighbor. Can I walk to The Bower?
For everyone’s safety, guests may not walk or drive along the single-lane driveway during the event. The lane must remain clear for the shuttle and emergency access.
However, if you are a nearby neighbor with knowledge of the property trail system, you are welcome to arrive and depart via any trail EXCEPT the driveway—and you’re welcome to bring other (registered!) guests with you.
At the Market
Where is check-in?
The free event shuttle will drop you off at Camp Jack, right at the heart of the Midnight Market. The check-in booth beside the Camp Jack cabin is where to head if you need anything. It’s home to:
Guest check-in and questions
The meeting point for guided moonlit trail walks
A first-aid station
A lost-child station—if you’re separated from your kid, come here
Portable toilets and a handwashing station
If you’re ever unsure where to go, make for the Camp Jack cabin and someone will help.
Can I walk the trail solo?
During the Market, our new forest-therapy trail is open by guided walk only. There’s no self-guided trail access on event nights, so the walk stays calm and safe in the dark. The guided moonlit walk is optional and a lovely, gentle way to experience the forest at night.
If you’d like to join, include that preference when you register for the event, and when you arrive on-site check in at The Bower tent in the pop-up market—we’ll sign you up for the next walk time.
Can I buy a t-shirt?
Yes! Tee shirts are on sale now at our store. Thanks for financially supporting this event by buying a tee shirt!
Good to know
Will there be photos at the event?
Yes. The Midnight Market is photographed and filmed, both for the keepsakes of the night and for sharing the event afterward. Photo and video consent is part of registering for the Market: the registration agreement you sign includes a photo and media consent, so by signing up and attending you’re agreeing to appear in event photos and video. There isn’t a separate opt-out at the event itself.
This is an evening in a crowd under low light, and our photographer is capturing the feel of the night, not singling anyone out. We’re always happy to answer questions about how images are used—just reach out.
You can read the exact terms in the Photo & Media Consent and Release section of the Participant Agreement you sign when you register for the event.
How accessible is the event?
Still being finalized. We’re putting the final details together on this one. We’ll post the latest here as soon as it’s confirmed. You’re always welcome to reach out in the meantime with specific accessibility questions or requests, and a member of our team will help.
What happens if it rains?
The event will proceed in light rain conditions if the venue and trail conditions are deemed safe by staff. More extreme weather conditions (high winds, heavy rains, snow, etc.) may necessitate delaying, cancelling, or modifying event hours for the safety of guests and vendors. Registered guests will be notified via email of any scheduling changes as soon as is reasonably possible.
In the event of a weather delay or cancellation, there are still many wonderful indoor dining, shopping, and theatre experiences in Bethlehem to fill your evening. We will include more information and recommendations for Main Street experiences with future event updates.
Questions we haven’t covered here? Send us a message and a member of the Land Stewards team will get back to you.
