Events from May 16, 2025 – September 24, 2022 › Outdoor events › – Happy Vermont

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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...

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Wildlife Encounters in Pittsford

Pittsford Village Farm 42 Elm Street, Pittsford, VT, United States

Meet animals from around the world at Wildlife Encounters at Pittsford Village Farm. At this outdoor event, you’ll discover the animals' significance and unique backstories. Don’t miss this 60-minute “imaginary safari around the world!” Buy tickets online or pay cash only at the gate.

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.

Middlesex Community Energy Fair

Camp Meade 961 Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

The Middlesex Community Energy Fair at Camp Meade in Middlesex includes food trucks, live music, art activities for all ages, local and youth art exhibits, an EV car show, electric tools, plus energy efficiency displays and demos.

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...

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Live Music at The Tillerman in Bristol

The Tillerman 1868 N. 116 Road, Bristol, VT, United States

The Tillerman hosts live music at its barn every Wednesday. The outdoor kitchen and bar are in full swing serving tacos, rice and beans, popsicles, margaritas, beer and wine. Rain or shine.  Free admission. -Courtesy photo / The Tillerman 

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Up-All-Night Star Party in Springfield

Stellafane Breezy Hill Road, Springfield, VT, United States

Join the Springfield Telescope Makers, who will share their love for astronomy and telescope-making at a public open house and star party at Stellafane in Springfield. Read a 2021 story or listen to a 2021 Happy Vermont podcast episode about Stellafane.

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Art on the Trails Walk and Outdoor Open House in Middlebury

Wright Park Seymour Street Extension, Middlebury, VT, United States

Join Middlebury Studio School and Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) during Vermont Craft Council’s Open Studio Weekend for a unique event designed to bring art to the outdoors. Participants are invited to hike a short self-guided gallery walk along a TAM trail, with Mira Cabrera’s...

Putney Bandwagon Summer Series: Shokazoba and Zikina

The Putney Inn Field 57 Putney Landing Road, Putney, VT, United States

Enjoy Afrobeat, funk and jazz dance party grooves with Shokazoba and Zikina at the Next Stage Arts Bandwagon Summer Series in Putney. Shokazoba (a Nigerian term for "shock absorber") is an award-winning, horn-driven dance party powerhouse known for delivering high-energy, original music that moves the body,...

Soul Session & “Soulist” Garland Nelson Perform at Stratton Mountain

Stratton Mountain Village 5 Village Lodge South, Stratton Mountain, VT, United States

Soul Session & "Soulist" Garland Nelson perform at Stratton Mountain's outdoor Memorial Day Weekend Concert. Tickets: Adults $20. Kids $5. Children 4 and under admitted free. Buy tickets here: https://shop.stratton.com/l/summer-activities/events/p/memorialweekendconcert

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Burger Night in Shelburne

Bread and Butter Farm 200 Leduc Farm Road, Shelburne, VT, United States

Bread and Butter Farm hosts a magical summer evening with music and food. Bring your family, bring your friends. Rain or shine. Tickets $30. Purchase tickets at breadandbutterfarm.com.