Events for December 3, 2022 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Covered Bridge Yuletide Tour

Covered Bridges in Rutland County Pearl Street, Brandon

Rutland County's eight covered bridges will be decorated for the holiday season. The tour meets at 9 a.m. at Sanderson Covered Bridge in Brandon. From Brandon the group will proceed to the town of Pittsford to Hammond, Depot, Gorham, and Cooley covered bridges, in that...

Christmas Bazaar in Bristol

First Baptist Church of Bristol 10 Park Street, Bristol

Shop for crafts and gifts from a variety of vendors. Enjoy baked goods, a homemade soup and sandwich lunch, and to-go "reheat at home" food.

Christmas Bazaar in Orwell

Orwell Town Hall 436 Main Street, Orwell

Shop for handmade gifts, crafts, decorations, ornaments, and wreaths. Enjoy a raffle, basket raffle, flea market, bake sale, lunch and refreshments.

All Saints Christmas Bazaar in Richford

All Saints Church 152 Main Street, Richford

Shop for holiday gifts from local artists and crafters at this annual Christmas Bazaar.

9th Annual Coventry Holiday Craft and Gift Fair

Coventry Village School 348 US-5, Conventry

Shop with 40 crafters and vendors to support the Coventry School students. The kitchen will be open for lunch. Enjoy a bake sale, raffle, kids' craft and goodie bags, and a visit from Santa. The event is hosted by the Coventry School Partnership Inspiring Community Engagement.

Holiday Bazaar in Brattleboro

West Village Meeting House 29 South Street, Brattleboro

The All Souls UU Church bazaar at the West Village Meeting House will feature handmade, decorated artisan wreaths and ornaments, as well as traditional holiday fare including baked goods, jams, jellies, and baking mixes. Also planned are a raffle of a handmade quilt and a...

Holiday Stroll

Downtown Vergennes Main Street, Vergennes

Stroll downtown Vergennes and get into the holiday spirit. Events include Storytime with Santa, performances by Jon Gailmor and Maiden Vermont (all at Bixby Library), visits with Santa, pictures, craft-making and more (at Vergennes Opera House), marshmallow melts and fire pit, Congregational Church holiday sing-along,...

Caroling in Middlebury

Congregational Church of Middlebury 30 North Pleasant Street, Middlebury

Enjoy holiday caroling will be on the front steps of The Congregational Church.

Holiday Open House at Rokeby Museum

Rokeby Museum 4334 Route 7, Ferrisburgh

Visit Rokeby Museum for a Holiday Open House. The museum’s shop will be open with special pricing for the holidays. Pick up gifts from A Revolutionary Press, Hands & Heart Farm, and beeswax candles from Karen Emmerson. Door swags, made from Rokeby grounds greenery will be on...

Lunenburg Gingerbread Bazaar

Lunenburg Elementary School 49 Bobbin Mill Road, Lunenburg

A family-friendly, fun event to usher in the Christmas season. Now in its 11th year, the bazaar includes activities, door prizes, cookie stacking and gingerbread creations contests, and more, There will be a bake sale table, vendors offering a variety of items, raffles, fudge, Lunenburg...

Holiday Craft Sale in South Strafford

Barrett Memorial Hall 248 Route 132, South Strafford

Shop for gifts at this annual artisan holiday sale featuring 41 craftspeople on two floors. Enjoy live music by Emerson Gale.

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Christmas at the Farm

Billings Farm & Museum 69 Old River Road, Woodstock

Travel to Victorian Christmas past! See Billings Farm transformed by beautiful lights and natural décor. Make holiday crafts, candle dipping, and farm recipes.

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Burklyn Arts Holiday Market

Lyndon Town School 2951 Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville

See a wide selection of juried Vermont and northern New Hampshire artists and craftspeople. Enjoy musical performances, seasonal entertainment, homemade lunches served daily, silent raffle, cookie sale and children's activities. All proceeds benefit Burklyn Arts Council Arts-In-The Schools and community programs.

Winter Bazaar in Manchester

Manchester Community Library 138 Cemetery Avenue, Manchester Center

Shop for beautiful holiday decorations created by Manchester Garden Club members as well as gifts made by talented fiber artists, jewelry designers, potters, painters, bakers, and more. Enjoy festive music and hot cocoa, too.

Sheldon Museum Holiday Open House

Henry Sheldon Museum One Park Street, Middlebury

Visit the Sheldon Museum for its annual holiday celebration, featuring trains, games, trees and wreaths.

Molly Stark’s 4th Annual Winter Bazaar

Molly Stark School 181 Orchard Road, Bennington

Come by the Molly Stark Elementary School for food, craft vendors, a kid's craft corner, dessert walk, pictures with special guests, raffles, and more.

Plymouth Notch Holiday Open House

President Calvin Coolidge Historic Site 3780 VT-100A, Plymouth

Calvin Coolidge was the first to President to host a National Tree Lighting Ceremony. The Coolidge State Historic Site will be celebrating the season with a tree lighting on the porch of the Cilley General Store at 1 p.m. Immediately following, guests are invited to...

Christmas in Weston

Weston Village Green Route 100, Weston

Experience the magic of Christmas in Weston! Join the Weston community around the Village Green with a holiday tree lighting, horse drawn wagon rides, and a visit with Santa. Get tickets to the 5th Annual Weston Winter Cabaret, playing both Friday and Saturday nights at...

Annual Gingerbread Showcase in Rutland

Chaffee Art Center 16 South Main Street, Rutland

Enjoy the Annual Gingerbread Contest Showcase, displaying creations made by all ages. Vote for your favorites with the People's Choice Awards in various categories. Voting closes December 22.

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North Pole Express 2022

Freight House Market & Cafe 1000 Broad Street, Lyndonville

The magic of Christmas comes alive at the North Pole Express in Lyndonville! Enjoy hot cocoa, a holiday cookie, servers and caroling, and holiday narration on the train. See Santa, Mrs. Clause, and elves! Purchase tickets online.  Tickets are only valid for your pre-paid, reserved time. Boarding...

Morse Brook Farm Open House in Westminster

Morse Brook Farm 226 Kurkul Road, Westminster

Enjoy a sheep herding demonstration, meet the new farm manager, and shop for maple syrup, notecards, calendars, woven blankets and yarn.

Winter Festival and Craft Fair

Shelburne Craft School 64 Harbor Road, Shelburne

The event features hands-on crafting opportunities, a craft sale, silent auction, and more.

Old North End Holiday Market in Burlington

Old North End Community Center 20 Allen Street, Burlington

The second annual market in Burlington's Old North End features 25 local and international vendors and artists selling jewelry, stickers, books, paintings, prints, clothes, and more. Ethiopian and Eritrean food from Mulu’s Kitchen and Catering and Iraqi food from Sabah’s House will be available for...

Santa Visit at the Dover Free Library

Dover Free Library 22 Holland Road, East Dover

Meet Santa and receive a gift. Make holiday crafts, enjoy refreshments, and listen to traditional holiday songs with Andy Davis. This event is free and open to the public

River of Light Lantern Parade

Brookside Primary School  47 Stowe Street, Waterbury

Join the 13th annual River of Light Lantern Parade. Please show your support from the sidelines or bring your own lanterns and join the parade for an enchanting evening of music, light and community spirit. This year's theme is Marvelous Magic.

Santa and a Bonfire in Salisbury

Veterans’ Memorial Park 518 Maple Street, Salisbury

After a three-year hiatus, join in and chat with friends (old and new) by the bonfire, welcome Santa as he arrives on a fire truck, drink hot cocoa, light the gigantic tree, and ride a hay wagon up to the library to enjoy stories read...

Derby/Newport Light Up the Night Parade

Downtown Newport Farrant Street, Newport

Watch the annual Holiday Light Up the Night Parade. The parade begins on 84 Farrant Street in Newport with lineup starting at 4 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m. the parade will proceed through Downtown Newport, travel along Route 5 through Derby, and end at the...