Events from May 5 – August 14 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Wallingford Town Hall Wednesday Concert Series

Wallingford Town Hall 75 School Street, Wallingford, VT, United States

Wallingford Town Hall Concert Series presents Gypsy Reel, known for playing high energy stirring music rooted in the Celtic tradition that is garnered from the whole world. Based locally but performing worldwide, their music is an exciting synthesis of world rhythms and influences from three...

$10 – $15

Green Mountain Club Snowshoe in Ripton

Ripton Route 125, VT, United States

Widow’s Clearing to Brooks Road, Goshen Road. Hike or snowshoe three miles on trails from Widow’s Clearing on Goshen Road to Brooks Road (hiking west to east). Requires car spot. Bring a snack or lunch, water, and dress to the weather in thermal layers (avoid...

Adult Snowshoe Scavenger Hunt in Middlebury

Chipman Hill Middlebury, VT, United States

Join the Middlebury Area Land Trust for a morning of snowshoeing and exploration on Chipman Hill. Snowshoes will be provided. No experience necessary. Drop-in anytime between 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Park at Washington Street Extension access. Meet at Chipman Hill parking lot in the morning, give a...

$5 – $8
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Winter Party in Montpelier

Vermont State House 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

Because skating conditions are challenging with the warm weather, Montpelier Alive and their partners have decided the Feb. 14 party must go on, but with no skating. There will be activities on the State House lawn, including snow painting, building blocks with Let’s Grow Kids, and...

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Dover Open Mic Night

Dover Town Hall 189 Taft Brook Road, East Dover, VT, United States

Enjoy an evening of music, songs, and community at the historic Dover Town Hall. Open Mic Night features singers, musicians, and other talented locals.  The event is held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.

Hard’ack Challenge Freestyle Ski Race in St. Albans

Hard’ack Recreation Area 179 Congress Street, St. Albans, VT, United States

Enjoy a mixture of open meadows and wooded trails, and a nice mix of flats and hills. You can skate or classic ski, but there won’t be any classic tracks set for the race. Distance: 5k or 10k. Format: Wave Starts. 4 skiers per wave at...

$18 – $25
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USCSA National Nordic Skiing Championships in Woodford

Prospect Mountain 204 Prospect Access, Woodford, VT, United States

Exciting Nordic ski racing by about 70 athletes from a variety of colleges. The event includes a 10K classic technique race on Saturday and a team sprint competition on Sunday. Free admission for spectators. Prospect Mountain's comfortable lodge will be open for hot drinks and...

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Natural History Tour of the Burlington Sea Caves

Arthur Park North Avenue, Burlington, Vermont

Join a Petra Cliffs' Nature Educator on an interpretive outing to Burlington's historic Sea Caves. On the hike you will learn how the cave was formed, how it fits into the greater story of the Burlington landscape as well as the various human uses of...

Winter Carnival in Fairfax

Fairfax Recreation Park 76 Hunt Street, Fairfax, VT, United States

Celebrate winter with ice skating, snowman building, a bonfire, kids games, crafts, potluck trivia night, and more.

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Guided Nature Walks at Hildene

Hildene 1005 Hildene Road, Manchester, VT, United States

ECO AmeriCorps member Rose West will guide participants on an exploratory walk, focusing on in-the-field species identification of local flora and fauna and their ecological connections to our landscape; $5/person with admission; members free. Registration is strongly encouraged, but not required.

Peregrine Road Concert in Marlboro

Colonel Williams Inn 111 Staver Road, Marlboro, VT, United States

Join Rachel Bell for a Peregrine Road concert at the Colonel Williams Inn. Rachel draws her inspiration from Celtic, French, English, and Quebecois traditions, cranking out new material while deeply respecting the melodies that have been around for hundreds of years. Based in Brattleboro, she...

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Winter Discovery Hike for Families in Montpelier

North Branch Nature Center 713 Elm Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

Come explore nature in a new way at North Branch Nature Center. Imagine yourself as an ant and take a “microscopic” hike into the leaf litter. Explore your sense of touch by “meeting a tree.” Expand your sense of hearing by adopting “deer ears” in...