Past Events from September 24, 2022 – July 7, 2025 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

River of Lights Parade in Waterbury

Brookside Primary School  47 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT, United States

The 15th annual River of Light Lantern Parade in Waterbury features a nighttime parade with marching bands and hundreds of illuminated willow-and-paper lanterns made by school children and community members. The parade will line up Brookside Primary School and leads down Stowe Street to Main Street,...

Reindeer Rendezvous in Waterbury

Bridgeside Books 29 Stowe Street, Waterbury, VT, United States

Meet reindeer from the Vermont Reindeer Farm in Waterbury before they trek to the North Pole to help Santa! This is a looking-only event where you can ask questions to the handlers, but there is no touching or feeding of the animals. Other businesses around...

Vermont Burlesuque Festival in Burlington and Barre

Hotel Champlain 60 Battery Street, Burlington, VT, United States

The 12th annual Vermont Burlesque Festival is a five-day celebration in Burlington and Barre City, showcasing over 200 performers. This event supports charities, promotes inclusivity and body positivity. Visit the Vermont Burlesque Festival website for a full and up-to-date schedule at vermontburlesquefestival.com.

Spice on Snow Music Festival in Montpelier

Downtown Montpelier Montpelier, VT, United States

The popular Spice on Snow Music Festival returns to Montpelier after a five-year hiatus. The three-day celebration of roots and folk music features outstanding nationally known Cajun and Old-Time musicians, concerts, dances, workshops, family events, jam sessions and performances citywide - an early Mardi Gras...

Onion River Outdoors Snowshoe Romp in Montpelier

North Branch Trails Poolside Drive, Montpelier, VT, United States

Enjoy a candlelit trail through the woods, hot chocolate, a bonfire and snowshoe demos from MSR, Tubbs and Atlas. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. This event is free. All ages and abilities welcome. Already have snowshoes you love? Bring your own to romp around in!...

Frozen Onion in Montpelier

North Branch Trails Poolside Drive, Montpelier, VT, United States

The annual Frozen Onion is the perfect time to demo fat bikes from Surly, Specialized or Rocky Mountain Bicycles, join in a group ride and maybe even try out some Altai or Black Diamond or Skinbased/OAC skin skis. Riders of all abilities welcome to explore...

Muddy Onion Gravel Ride in Montpelier

The Muddy Onion Classic Gravel Grinder ride features three Central Vermont loops you can choose to ride: -A short loop (about 20 miles) for those who are just getting their bike legs under them -A classic long loop (about 40 miles) -An even longer loop (about 55 miles)...

All Species Day Parade in Montpelier

Downtown Montpelier Montpelier, VT, United States

Come dressed as your favorite species and join in celebrating our interdependence with all of life at the All Species Day Parade in Montpelier. Opening ceremonies begin in Hubbard Park at noon. At 1:15 p.m., a parade of people dressed as animals leads to the...

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.

Birdland 5K in Montpelier

North Branch Trails Poolside Drive, Montpelier, VT, United States

Experience the beauty of Montpelier's North Branch Park as you race in nature at the Onion River Outdoor’s Birdland 5K race. In the spirit of conservation, this race will be cup-less. A silicone, collapsible drinking cup is included in your registration. Fluids will be available...

Not Quite Independence Day Celebration in Waterbury

Rusty Parker Memorial Park 51 South Main Street, Waterbury, VT, United States

Not Quite Independence Day in Waterbury is a beloved annual celebration with a parade, music, food and drink, kids’ activities, fireworks and more. Food and concessions open at 3 p.m. at Rusty Parker Memorial Park. Parade starts at 4 p.m. with the theme "Vermont Weather."...

Cabot July 4th Celebration

Cabot Village Route 215, Cabot, VT, United States

Celebrate Independence Day in Cabot  with a parade, music, food, games, rummage sale, book sale and more. At 11 a.m., enjoy a parade featuring giant puppets, horses, tractors, fire trucks and emergency rigs, musical performers, Cabot residents of note and more.  Parade entries will be judged and...