Events from May 4 – September 11 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

West Rutland Marsh Monitoring Walk

West Rutland Marsh Marble Street, West Rutland, VT, United States

Join Rutland County Audubon's monthly monitoring of West Rutland Marsh and celebrate Earth Day with a scavenger hunt and snacks at the halfway point. Walk the entire four-mile route or go halfway. Meet at the boardwalk on Marble Street.

Earth Day Open House in Grafton

The Nature Museum 186 Townshend Road, Grafton, VT, United States

Explore The Nature Museum to celebrate Earth Day!   Enjoy crafts, scavenger hunts, a campfire (conditions permitting), and more. Explore the Magic Forest Playscape, wander through the awakening Chapman Meadow, discover the nearby Grafton Village Park hiking trails, see a budding native pollinator garden, and...

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Sheep Shearing & Herding in Woodstock

Billings Farm & Museum 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT, United States

Celebrate all things sheep and wool with a weekend of shear fun. Enjoy live sheep sheering, border collie herding demonstrations, fiber arts demonstrations, displays, and more.

Earth Day Festival in Norwich

Montshire Museum of Science 1 Montshire Road, Norwicb, VT, United States

Dig into increasing biodiversity, tackle hands-on repair projects, and enjoy some mindful nature-based experiences. Enter a free raffle of eco-friendly products. Free with museum admission.

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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.

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Noises Off in Derby Line

Haskell Free Library and Opera House 93 Caswell Avenue, Derby Line, VT, United States

Borderline Players presents Noises Off, a play-within-a-play that captures a touring theatre troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: the dress rehearsal, the opening night, and a performance towards the end of a run. Noises Off is a backstage farce, complete with slamming doors, falling trousers, and...

Plein Air Art at West Rutland Marsh

West Rutland Marsh Marble Street, West Rutland, VT, United States

Join fellow artists for an afternoon of painting en plein air. All are invited to come set up an easel and paint or draw what you see—landscapes, animals, plants, even buildings. Even if you’re not an artist but are interested in art and nature, you...

Antiques Appraisal Fair in Bennington

Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States

Bring your personal treasures for evaluation by professional appraisers Charles Flint, Lorraine German, and Maria and Patricia Siskind. Plus, the event will include members of the Collections Care and Conservation Alliance who can advise you on the best ways to preserve your precious items. Bring up to...

Music and Mystery Dinner in Manchester

The Wilburton 257 Wilburton Drive, Mancester, VT, United States

Murder and music are on the menu at The Wilburton Resort.  The community is invited to an interactive dinner, “The Case of The Missing Mummy." This original musical mystery was inspired by the true story of a 4,000-year-old mummy buried near Middlebury, Vermont. Combining elements of cabaret, improv,...

Two Outdoor Art Exhibits Open in Brattleboro

Brattleboro Museum & Art Center 10 Vernon Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Swing by and enjoy two new art exhibits outside the museum! In the Union Station window bays, you’ll find images of Hannah Morris’s multimedia work. Morris applies paint over collage to create dynamic, layered images that explore individual identity as shaped by history, race, gender, and our...

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Historic Mt. Philo Hillclimb in Charlotte

Sponsored by the Sports Car Club of Vermont. Time to dust off the race tires, check the harnesses, check tire pressure, inspect the helmet, and get ready for another exciting year of hillclimbing in Vermont with the New England Hillclimb Association.