Past Events from December 31, 2024 – January 4 – Page 2 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

New Year’s Eve at Bolton Valley

Bolton Valley Resort 4302 Bolton Valley Access Road, Bolton Valley, VT, United States

After a day of skiing and riding stay for the torchlight parade and family-friendly fireworks at the main base area at Bolton Valley. Don’t forget about dinner at the James Moore Tavern and stay for entertainment in the Fireside Room for entertainment from 9pm to...

New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Stratton Mountain

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

Ring in 2025 at Stratton Mountain with a spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display.

First Day Walk at Button Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh

Button Bay State Park 5 Button Bay State Park Road, Ferrisburgh, VT, United States

Enjoy a free, guided, family-friendly walk at Button Bay State Park on New Year's Day. New Year’s Day birding trips are a tradition held by many in the birdwatching community as they begin to fill their annual bird lists. Otter Creek Audubon has combined that...

First Day Hike: Groton State Park

New Discovery State Park 4239 VT RT 232, Marshfield, VT, United States

Take a free, guided hike up Big Deer Mountain from the New Discovery winter parking area as part of the First Day Hike program. Hike two miles round trip, mostly level hike with steep ascent in final 200 yards. Depending on conditions, snow shoes and/or...

First Day Hike in South Hero

Round Pond State Park 27 East Shore Road, South Hero, VT, United States

Join South Hero Land Trust staff and volunteers at Round Pond State Park for a casual walk through the meadows and woods and along the beautiful Lake Champlain shoreline. This free, guided hike is part of Vermont State Parks' First Day Hike event. This family-friendly...

First Day Hike: Bomoseen State Park in Castleton

Bomoseen State Park 2 Cedar Mountain Road, Castleton, VT, United States

The First Day Hike at Bomoseen State Park in Castleton is an easy, one mile, family friendly hike that winds through some of the quarries, rubble piles and building ruins of the West Castleton Railroad and Slate Company. Traction aides and/or snowshoes required, depending on conditions....

First Day Hike at Brighton State Park

Brighton State Park 102 State Park Road, Island Pond, VT, United States

Explore Brighton State Park on New Year's Day by hiking the Shoreline Trail to Pine Point. This is considered an easy one-mile out and back hike. Depending on the snow depth, you will either need snowshoes or micro-spikes. Guide Name: John Predom, Green Mountain Club NEK...

First Day Hike at Allis State Park in Randolph

Allis State Park 284 Allis State Park Road, Randolph, VT, United States

Ring in 2025 at a First Day Hike at Allis State Park in Randolph. This is an easy two-mile hike from the entrance gate of Allis State Park, up the park road to the fire tower in the day-use area, and then down through the...

First Day Hike: Willoughby State Forest in Westmore

Willoughby State Forest Route 5A, Westmore, United States

Start the New Year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors with a First Day Hike organized by Vermont State Parks. The Barlett Mountain Loop in Willougby State Forest is a moderately challenging trail that follows the CCC Road in Westmore for...

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Christmas Lights Joseph Smith Birthplace in South Royalton

Joseph Smith Birthplace 357 LDS Lane, South Royalton, VT, United States

Need to get into the holiday spirit?  The Joseph Smith Birthplace Memorial showcases one of the most festive holiday displays in Vermont, with trees, bushes, and buildings illuminated in red, green, and gold. Lights will be on every night at dusk until 9 p.m. The...

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Winter Lights in Shelburne

Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT, United States

Experience a holiday extravaganza for all ages! Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum invites visitors to see the museum's buildings and campus decorated in beautiful holiday lights. New this season is an enhanced circus display with whimsical figures inspired by Shelburne’s collection and illuminated under a...

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Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration

Cabot Village Route 215, Cabot, VT, United States

Cabot Arts presents the 12th Night Celebration, featuring 12 events in three venues. This free festival highlights an eclectic array of performing arts and activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, a winter scavenger hunt, a sunset lantern parade, food, games, bonfires and more. -Courtesy...