Join Paul Searls, historian, professor and author as he shares how Vermont’s development unfolded beginning in the late 1890s with the competing efforts of state officials to promote and conserve the state’s natural beauty while also attracting business and industry. Today, the consequences of these...
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...
Snowshoe through the candlelit forest with your sweetheart, friends or family. After your snowshoe enjoy a warm fire, hot cocoa, and cookies. Children under 12 attend for free. Snowshoes are available, but if you have your own, please bring them. No price difference either way.
Who hibernates and who’s just taking a nap? Some animals sleep through the winter, and some are awake and active. Why and how do Vermont animals take on winter challenges? Designed for kids ages 4-8, siblings welcome. Dress for outdoors. $5 (adult chaperones free)
Come explore the backwoods of Vermont with an interpretive snowshoe guide every Wednesday and Saturday throughout the winter season. Whether you are new to snowshoes or your first time, we will guide you by headlamp or moonlight through the winter woods. Warm up by the...
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.
A Wilmington tradition returns! Join this community event featuring good food and warm fellowship. The menu includes ham, stuffing, sweet potatoes, vegetables, pea soup, dessert, coffee and more. Eat in or take out options available. Free parking behind the church (enter the church by the...
Events include a bonfire, skating, snowshoeing, food and more at various locations, including the Peacham Elementary School, library, Peacham Cafe, and behind Village Farm.
Join the fun for Milton’s 15th annual Winter Festival weekend Feb. 17-19. Enjoy winter wife ball, cross-county skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, fat biking, competitions, food and more.
Walk or snowshoe the Farm Trail from the Welcome Center at Shelburne Farms. This will be a moderately difficult 4-5 miles. Bring a snack or lunch, water, and dress to the weather in thermal layers (avoid cotton). Ankle gaiters and hiking poles are recommended. Be...
Enjoy a day full of winter adventure, community work, and joyful play at this iconic event hosted at Farm & Wilderness. Hike to Flying Cloud for cutting and hauling big blocks of ice. The ice collected will help refrigerate food for the Farm & Wilderness...
Join the 22nd annual Westford Broomball Tournament on the Westford Common. Teams will battle it out in 20-minute broomball games played 4v4 plus goalies on the Westford outdoor ice rink in a double elimination tournament. Registration is open for high school students and adults of...
