Past Events from September 24, 2022 – November 15, 2025 – 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.

  • 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...

  • 4th Annual Lavender 5K in Derby

    Lavendar Essentials Farm 2103 Herrick Road, Derby, VT, United States

    Imagine running a 5K that begins and ends at a lavender farm—and indulging in gourmet mac and cheese afterward!  Join the 4th Annual Lavender 5k, and 2nd Annual Mac & Cheese Fest! This is a family event, all ages are welcome, walkers and runners. The...

  • Full Moon Bonfire at Lake Paran

    Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States

    December is the Cold Moon, a perfect time to celebrate with friends and family. All ages welcome. Enjoy s’mores and seasonal games. BYO chair and gather under the full moon. This is a perfect way for families and friends to connect. Suggested donation of $5...

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    Wildlife Walk in Middlebury

    Otter View Park Middlebury, United States

    Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust invite community members to help survey birds and other wildlife. Birders of all ages and abilities welcome. Meet at Otter View Park parking area at the corner of Weybridge Street and Pulp Mill Bridge Road. For...

  • Spring Bird Walk in West Pawlet

    West Pawlet Bird Walk 39 Eggs Street, West Pawlet, United States

    Join Rutland County Audubon and Southern Adirondack Aububon for a bird walk on the D&H Rail Trail in West Pawlet. Meet at D&H parking area where 39 Eggs Street meets VT 153 in West Pawlet Village. For a rideshare or assistant with navigation, meet on...

  • 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!...

  • Dandelion Run in Derby

    Derby Beach House 220 4H Road, Derby, VT, United States

    This annual event is an opportunity to run on dirt roads through the beautiful dandelion fields of the Northeast Kingdom. Choose to run 13.1 miles, 6.1, 4.2 or opt for a 1-mile walk or run. You also have the option to ride 26.2 miles. The...

  • Vermont City Marathon in Burlington

    Downtown Burlington Main Street, Burlington, VT, United States

    M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon and Relay winds through Burlington and along Lake Champlain,. The event is the official kick-off to summer in Burlington. It's also been an annual tradition since in 1989. The race starts at Battery Park and finishes at Waterfront Park in...

  • Summer Birding at the Cold Hollow Sculpture Park in Enosburg

    Cold Hollow Sculpture Park 4280 Boston Post Rd, Enosburg Falls, VT, United States

    Join members of the Green Mountain Audubon Society for a extraordinary outing that combines an appreciation of both art and nature while exploring the environs of Cold Hollow Sculpture Park. Participants will have the opportunity to walk the trails while observing birds in breeding plumage...

    Free
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    Slow Birding Outing

    Cold Hollow Sculpture Park 4280 Boston Post Rd, Enosburg Falls, VT, United States

    Join Bird Diva Bridget Butler for a Slow Birding Outing that will offer up a mindful approach to birding that will connect you with birds, the land, and yourself. Bridget will lead you on an outcome-free outing that will focus on getting to know birds...

    $30
  • Groton Forest Trail Run 2025

    Boulder Beach 2278 Boulder Beach Road, Groton, VT, United States

    Register for a 10k or 25k  race through Groton State Forest. In 2025, the Groton Forest Trail Race race organizers passed the torch to Onion River Outdoors. The marathon will return in 2026. Registration closes Sept. 1, 2025. -Courtesy image