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Paran Plunge and Winter Festival in North Bennington

Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States

The North Bennington Winter Festival includes a chili fest, sled races, baked goods, craft shows, live music and more. Support Paran Recreation by diving into Lake Paran in the middle of winter! Start to form your team and practice the art of cold plunging. Find...

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Old East End Winterlude Festival at Schmanska Park in Burlington

Schmanska Park 63 Grove Street, Burlington, VT, United States

The Old East End Winterlude in Burlington is a two-day day winter celebration with outdoor activities for all. Enjoy snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, nature walks, crafts, live music, a fire pit, hot beverages and tasty refreshments. On Friday, enjoy decorative lighting, hand-crafted vellum lanterns, special...

Westford Winter Festival

Westford Village Common 5 Common Road, Westford, VT, United States

Gather at the Westford Village Common to celebrate winter! Enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides, sledding, a history walk, bonfire and more. Enjoy family-friendly music from Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate in the morning, and the Bent Nails House Band in the afternoon for some great rock...

Snowmobile Festival at Rutland Winterfest

Vermont State Fairgrounds 175 S. Main Street, Rutland, VT, United States

Check out snowmobiles and connect with local enthusiasts at the Vermont State Fairgrounds. This is great way to celebrate and learn about Vermont’s winter recreation scene. Part of Rutland Winterfest.

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Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival

East Side Restaurant 47 Landing Street, Newport, VT, United States

Watch winter swimmers at the Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival go cold-water swimming in a 25-meter, two-lane pool cut in the ice. The idea for the swim was sparked a decade ago by Phil White, a self-described “water rat.” He founded the festival at Lake Memphremagog,...

Newport Winter Festival

Gardner Park 155 Gardner Park Road, Newport, VT, United States

Celebrate timeless Vermont traditions like ice skating, sledding and broom ball at the Newport Winter Festival. Enjoy a snow sculpting contest, fireworks, snow tunnels and more.