Don’t miss horse-drawn sleigh rides through the picturesque pastures at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. These 10-minute public sleigh rides are $5/person, in addition to museum admission. Private sleigh rides are also available by reservation through March. Rides are available weather-permitting. -Courtesy photo /...
Celebrate the free community outdoor ice rink in Vershire. Enjoy hot dogs and marshmallows to roast plus hot cocoa. Ice skates are available to borrow for free. The rink is open and available for skating every day that temperatures are below 32. The rink lights remain on...
Learn the basics of ice fishing during this hands-on program on Lake Iroquois. Safety, techniques and much more will be discussed before having a chance to try your new skill. Dress for the weather, warming huts are not provided. Registration required: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/237767
The North Bennington WinterFest returns with free, family-friendly fun across the village, from chili and crafts to live music and a lakeside after-party.
The 15th Annual Whitingham Firemen's Association Fishing Derby on Lake Sadawga includes prizes for the heaviest fish in two categories—perch and pickerel. First place wins $500; second place $300; third $100; and fourth $50. This is a free fishing day in Vermont, so no license...
North Country Mushers presents sled dog racing for two days on the Lamoille Rail Trail. Watch about 30 teams from around New York, New England and Canada will compete in various classes. Find up-to-date schedule here: http://www.northcountrymushers.com/lamoille-info.html -Courtesy photo / North Country Mushers
This local tradition at the Floating Bridge in Brookfield includes a demonstration of ice-harvest tools and techniques from the 19th and early 20th centuries and an opportunity for visitors to cut an ice block. Enjoy skating, broom ball, and more. Bring your cold weather gear and enjoy...
Vermont's Ice Fishing Festival in Elmore is where you can learn ice fishing basics. Vermont Fish & Wildlife staff will be there to help everyone enjoy a winter day ice fishing with friends. Tom's Bait and Tackle is generously donating all bait needed for the...
Gather at the Westford Village Common to celebrate at the 5th annual Westward Winter Festival! Enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides, sledding, campfires, beer, food, live music and more.
The Penguin Plunge on the Burlington Waterfront is a widely recognized, highly anticipated winter event that raises funds and awareness for Special Olympics Vermont. Community members of all ages form teams, raise money and plunge into icy Lake Champlain.
Don't miss Curds and Curling at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro. Live music and warm fires set the stage for a cheesy winter competition with a wheel of Jasper Hill cheddar as the curling stone. Players will throw their wheels and sweep their brushes...
Snowshoe, ski or walk the Billings Farm trail by torchlight as evening begins. Meet National Park Rangers from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Billings Farm & Museum staff. Learn about local wildlife, the history of the land, and the people who lived there. Gather...
