Events from March 30 – May 18 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Pond Skimming at Stratton Mountain Resort

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

See who sinks and who skims at Stratton Mountain Resort's annual Pond Skimming event. Participants try to skim across the water's surface and make it out the other side just as dry as they entered. Come ready to skim the pond on your skis and...

Pond Skimming at Smugglers’ Notch Resort

Smugglers' Notch Resort 4323 Vermont Route 108 South, Jeffersonville, VT, United States

Elvis, a gorilla, clowns, guys in bikinis - you'll see it all on the Practice Slope during at the annual Pond Skimming event at Smuggler's Notch Resort. Registration for this free event starts at 10 a.m. at the Smugglers' Notch tent in Parking Lot 1...

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Temps des Sucres Weekends at Jay Peak

Jay Peak 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay, VT, United States

Temps des Sucres Weekends is the newest event to the springtime line-up at Jay Peak Resort. Celebrate the rich tradition of maple sugaring in Northern Vermont and honor the shared cultural heritage with Canadian neighbors just across the border. Skiers and riders are invited to...

Pond Skimming at Mad River Glen

Mad River Glen Route 17, Fayston, VT, United States

Mad River Glen hosts its "Skim It If You Can" Pond Skimming Competition on the Practice Slope. Registration (online/coming soon) will close on Friday, April 11. Entry fee is $10. -Courtesy photo / Mad River Glen

Pond Skimming at Jay Peak

Pond Skimming at Jay Peak is a rite of spring that's not to be missed. Compete for best costume, best splash, best bail and best run. The annual event is limited to 75 participants. Cost: $15 per person, and participants must be at least 18...

Stargazing in Middlebury

Join the Middlebury Area Land Trust (MALT) and Catherine Miller, observatory specialist at Middlebury College, to view the Lyrids Meteor Shower. Materials, such as telescopes, will be provided. Bring snacks and water and weather-appropriate clothing. Free. More info, exact location and registration is at www.maltvt.org/events.

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Vermonster 4×4 Deep Mud Competition in Bradford

Bradford Fairgrounds 66 Carson Lane, Bradford, VT, United States

The legendary Vermonster Deep Mud Competition in Bradford features head-to-head mud drag racing at the Bradford Fairgrounds. This year's 20th anniversary features an obstacle course race for drivers to attempt to navigate a course with mud holes, jumps, corners and straight aways. Witness the TRENCH—a...

The Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival in Bennington

Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival 113 Depot St, Bennington, VT, United States

The Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival in Bennington showcases over 100 different beverages to sample, a street festival vibe, food trucks, live music, vendors and more. Tickets: $30-$60 -Courtesy photo / Southern Vermont HomeBrew Festival

Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival in Bellows Falls

Herricks Cove 4 Herricks Cove Road, Bellows Falls, VT, United States

The Herricks Cove Wildlife Festival in Bellows Falls is a family-oriented outdoor educational event featuring nature-based programs, activities, walks, hands-on experiences, food and craft vendors and more. Suggested donation at entrance or online: $2 per person or $5 per family. Presented by Ascutney Mountain Audubon...

Grace Cottage’s Family-Friendly 5K in Townshend

Townshend Common Route 30, Townshend, VT, United States

The 16th Annual Grace Cottage Family Health & Hospital’s Spring into Health 5K starts on the Townshend Common. You can run, walk, roll, stroll, or push your stroller at this fun, family-friendly event. Registration is $20 per participant (children under the age of 18 are free with...

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South End Get Down Block Party in Burlington

Coal Collective 377 Pine Street, Burlington, VT, United States

Enjoy a free outdoor block party every Friday night in Burlington's South End through the summer.  The South End Get Down is a weekly event that's perfect for families, food lovers and large groups. Enjoy music, drinks and more than 45 food vendors throughout the...

Race Around the Lake in Barnard

Silver Lake State Park 20 State Park Beach Road, Barnard, VT, United States

Race routes circle Silver Lake on town roads, dirt roads and single-track wooded trails with intermittent views of the lake. Early Registration Fees (through May 9, 2025) 5k Adults: $40 10k Adults: $50 12 and under: $25 (age-based pricing kicks in automatically) Sign up by...