Past Events from September 24, 2022 – May 18, 2025 – 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...

Annual Richard’s Ride in Richmond

Cochran's Ski Area 910 Cochran Road, Richmond, VT, United States

The 10th Annual Richard's Ride features road, gravel and mountain biking, plus family rides. New this year: a Strider Ride for your young child during the post ride celebration. Face painting will be available for those young and young at heart. The first annual Richard’s...

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Lambing Days Open House in Fayston

Knoll Farm 700 Bragg Hill Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Visit Knoll Farm in Fayston to see this year’s young lambs and learn about the farm’s Icelandic flock. You’ll explore the sheep barn and adjacent lambing pastures. Please leave your dogs at home. Free.

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...

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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.

Meet the Lambs at Merck Forest

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Meet the lambs at Merck Forest’s springtime open house. See new lambs, chicks, piglets and more. Enjoy activities and exploration for the whole family. Food will be available as well. Suggested donation of $5.

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.

Spring Fling at Rochester Public Library

Rochester Public Library 22 S. Main Street, Rochester, VT, United States

Don’t miss Spring Fling at the Rochester Public Library. Hear from Vermont Poet Laureate Bianca Stone, enjoy live painting with Char Gardner, and a “Bibliomania” silent auction. Free food. Open to all. -Courtesy photo / Rochester Public Library 

The Decades Party at Saint Albans Museum

St. Albans Museum 9 Church Street, St. Albans, VT, United States

Dress up in your best costume from any decade between 1920 to 2020 for an opening day celebration at the Saint Albans Museum. The Decades party features multimedia artists, immersive projections and a lively dance party. Bar proceeds benefit the museum's programming. Ages 21 and...

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Bookstock in Woodstock

Woodstock Village Green The Green, Woodstock, VT, United States

Bookstock, Woodstock, Vermont’s celebration of books and storytelling, will host a remarkable group of award-winning authors and poets at Bookstock 2025. For an updated schedule, visit https://bookstockvt.org/2025-authors-and-poets  

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...