Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the annual Santa Parade! Feel the excitement build as the parade takes off from City Hall, led by local favorites Rally, Champ, Special Olympics Penguin and athletes, Miss Vermont America and Santa Claus!
Shelburne’s annual tree lighting and carol sing will be held on the village green. Caroling will start at approximately 5:30 p.m. along with a visit from the SD Ireland truck of lights. At 6 p.m., start counting down to the lighting of the town tree....
Enjoy hot chocolate while singing along to Christmas carols and see Santa arrive on a fire truck. The tree lighting will be followed by the Derby/Newport Light up the Night Parade.
The third annual Old North End Holiday Market showcases 25 local and international vendors and artists selling jewelry, stickers, books, paintings, prints, clothes and more. With prices starting at $3, there is something for everyone! Free admission. There will also be Ethiopian & Eritrean food...
More than 65 Vermont-based craft and food vendors will span throughout the main lobby and event space at Hula. Vendors include Cafe Mamajuana, The Tipsy Pickle, Compliment Coins, Laura Emerson Pottery, Vermont Knitting Company and many more. Visitor parking lot is located at 125 Lakeside...
The Adventure Dinner Procrastinator's Paradise Holiday Market features over 20 Vermont makers. This free event is perfect for last-minute shopping, sips festive tuns. Enjoy a holiday lunch from noon to 5 p.m. at the Santa Luau pop-up across the street at Peg and Ter's.
Tuba players from around Vermont and beyond will gather to play Christmas music on Church Street between Bank and College Streets. This yearly tradition is outdoors and free. Players of tubas and tuba family instruments are invited to participate. Rehearsal starts at 10 a.m. at...
Get a up-close look at reindeer from Vermont Reindeer Farm during this special one-day event at ECHO, the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Learn more about reindeer and what makes them so well-suited for cold, snowy weather. Presentations times at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and...
Take a guided, family-friendly, free hike across Mallett's Bay on the scenic Colchester Causeway. This hike is part of Vermont State Parks First Day Hike event. The hike is two hours round-trip. There is no elevation gain, and this hike can be done with hiking...
Grab your best sled and head to the Catamount Outdoor Family Center in Williston on the first Saturday of each month (Jan. to March). Enjoy sitting by a warm fire with s’mores and participating in family-friendly winter activities, including snow creature contests, winter scavenger hunts,...
Head over to Church Street Marketplace for the annual Ice, Ice, Baby! Watch eight award-winning ice sculptors from Wicked Good Ice create four sculptures on Church Street. Meet October Siberian Vermont sled dogs, enjoy a winter Touch-A-Truck activity, and sip on free hot chocolate! Locations...
Vermont companies will showcase Vermont-made products, from furniture, specialty foods, clothing, wines and more. Meet local producers, sample food and spirits, and buy and support local businesses.
