Events from May 13, 2025 – September 24, 2022 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Opening Day at Bennington Battle Monument

Bennington Battle Monument 11 Monument Circle, Bennington, VT, United States

The Bennington Battle Monument State Historic Site opens for the 2025 season. It will be open daily through October 31. The tallest man-made building in the State of Vermont commemorates the Battle of Bennington, a pivotal victory for American forces on the New England front...

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Vernon Food Truck Fridays

Governor Hunt House Community Center 322 Governor Hunt Road, Vernon, VT, United States

Enjoy Vernon Food Truck Fridays on the third Friday of the month from May to October. The event includes bingo at 6 p.m.

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Bookstock in Woodstock

Woodstock Village Green The Green, Woodstock, VT, United States

Bookstock, Woodstock, Vermont’s celebration of books and storytelling, will host a remarkable group of award-winning authors and poets at Bookstock 2025. For an updated schedule, visit https://bookstockvt.org/2025-authors-and-poets  

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South End Get Down Block Party in Burlington

Coal Collective 377 Pine Street, Burlington, VT, United States

Enjoy a free outdoor block party every Friday night in Burlington's South End through the summer.  The South End Get Down is a weekly event that's perfect for families, food lovers and large groups. Enjoy music, drinks and more than 45 food vendors throughout the...

Annual Richard’s Ride in Richmond

Cochran's Ski Area 910 Cochran Road, Richmond, VT, United States

The 10th Annual Richard's Ride features road, gravel and mountain biking, plus family rides. New this year: a Strider Ride for your young child during the post ride celebration. Face painting will be available for those young and young at heart. The first annual Richard’s...

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Lambing Days Open House in Fayston

Knoll Farm 700 Bragg Hill Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Visit Knoll Farm in Fayston to see this year’s young lambs and learn about the farm’s Icelandic flock. You’ll explore the sheep barn and adjacent lambing pastures. Please leave your dogs at home. Free.

Dandelion Run in Derby

Derby Beach House 220 4H Road, Derby, VT, United States

This annual event is an opportunity to run on dirt roads through the beautiful dandelion fields of the Northeast Kingdom. Choose to run 13.1 miles, 6.1, 4.2 or opt for a 1-mile walk or run. You also have the option to ride 26.2 miles. The...

Meet the Lambs at Merck Forest

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Meet the lambs at Merck Forest’s springtime open house. See new lambs, chicks, piglets and more. Enjoy activities and exploration for the whole family. Food will be available as well. Suggested donation of $5.

Jubilee in the Valley in East Randolph

Jubilee in the Valley 44 Second Branch Lane, East Randolph, VT, United States

The Jubilee in the Valley is a celebration of kindness, art, music, community, planting and spring. Enjoy live music, food, art for sale, craft vendors, yard sale tables and more. A special ceremony will be at 11:30 a.m.

Spring Fling at Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library 22 S. Main Street, Rochester, VT, United States

Don’t miss Spring Fling at the Rochester Public Library. Hear from Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone, enjoy live painting with Char Gardner, and a “Bibliomania” silent auction. Free food. Open to all. -Courtesy photo / Rochester Public Library 

The Decade Party at Saint Albans Museum

St. Albans Museum 9 Church Street, St. Albans, VT, United States

Dress up in your best costume from any decade between 1920 to 2020 for an opening day celebration at the Saint Albans Museum. The Decade Party features multimedia artists, immersive projections and a lively dance party. Bar proceeds benefit the museum's programming. Ages 21 and...

Race Around the Lake in Barnard

Silver Lake State Park 20 State Park Beach Road, Barnard, VT, United States

Race routes circle Silver Lake on town roads, dirt roads and single-track wooded trails with intermittent views of the lake. Early Registration Fees (through May 9, 2025) 5k Adults: $40 10k Adults: $50 12 and under: $25 (age-based pricing kicks in automatically) Sign up by...