Past Events from September 24, 2022 – May 24, 2025 › Orleans County › – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Tree Lighting in Westmore

Westmore Community Church 27 Hinton Hill Road, Westmore, VT, United States

Come to the West­more Com­mu­nity Church Memo­r­ial Park Tree Light­ing Cer­e­mony. Bring an or­na­ment to tie on to the tree in mem­ory of a loved one or friend. Sing your fa­vorite car­ols. Join a potluck gath­er­ing at the church afterward.

Wintermarket Holiday Artisan Market in Greensboro

Highland Center for the Arts 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT, United States

Celebrate the magic of the season at a festive Bavarian-inspired, indoor and outdoor artisan market. Enjoy live music, make a holiday craft and say “cheese” the event’s family photo station. Shop local for the holidays from over 60 producers from around the region.

Holiday VSO Brass Concert in Newport

United Church of Newport 63 3rd Street, Newport, VT, United States

Celebrate the holiday season at the Holiday VSO Brass Concert in Newport featuring the Vermont Symphony Orchestra's Brass Quintet and Counterpoint concert tour program. The concert includes carols such as Hark the Harald Angels Sing, The Twelve Days of Christmas, and O Holy Night, plus...

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Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival

Craftsbury Outdoor Center 535 Lost Nation Road, Craftsbury Common, VT, United States

The Craftsbury Marathon Ski Festival is back for another exciting weekend of cross country ski racing. The event showcases techniques and distances for racers of all ages and abilities. Saturday brings the traditional classic Craftsbury Marathon, with short and long course options for open, college...

Cheese & Curling: A Cheesy Winter Competition in Greensboro

Highland Center for the Arts 2875 Hardwick Street, Greensboro, VT, United States

Don't miss Curds and Curling—a cheesy winter competition at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. Sweep your way to victory in Vermont’s twist on this classic sport, or cheer on the action as competitors vie for the ultimate prize: the coveted Golden Cheese...

Valentine’s Day Snowshoe in East Charleston

NorthWoods Stewardship Center 154 Leadership Drive, East Charleston, VT, United States

Experience a beautiful evening snowshoe through the forest at Northwoods Stewardship Center with your sweetheart, friends or family. Afterward, cozy up to a warm fire with some hot chocolate and finger food to listen to live music by Ben Kinsley on classical guitar. Children under...

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.

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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,...

15th Annual Hope on the Slopes at Jay Peak

Jay Peak 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay, VT, United States

At this annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, participants ski or ride for cancer survivors and those we have lost. The event features a silent auction, bake sale, live music, special dinner, awards ceremony, and more.

$25

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Temps des Sucres Weekends at Jay Peak

Jay Peak 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay, VT, United States

Temps des Sucres Weekends is the newest event to the springtime line-up at Jay Peak Resort. Celebrate the rich tradition of maple sugaring in Northern Vermont and honor the shared cultural heritage with Canadian neighbors just across the border. Skiers and riders are invited to...

Pond Skimming at Jay Peak – Cancelled due to high winds

Pond Skimming at Jay Peak is a rite of spring that's not to be missed. Compete for best costume, best splash, best bail and best run. The annual event is limited to 75 participants. Cost: $15 per person, and participants must be at least 18...

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...