Events from January 17 – February 14 – Happy Vermont

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Torchlight Snowshoe in Woodstock

Billings Farm & Museum 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT, United States

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...

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Stowe Winter Carnival

Main Street, Stowe Main Street, Stowe, VT, United States

The annual Stowe Winter Carnival celebrates the 2025 winter season. The festive event features zany sports events, Ice Carving Competitions, astronomy/stargazing, and the infamous Snowvolleyball tournaments. Tour the town, while watching Professional Ice Carvers create masterful ice carvings throughout the village on Demonstration Day and...

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!...

Annual Whitingham Fishing Derby

Sadawga Lake F&W Access Area Whitingham, VT, United States

The 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 is...

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Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Sled Dog Races in Morrisville

Oxbow Riverfront Park 257 Portland Street, Morristown, VT, United States

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. Please look for a schedule here: http://www.northcountrymushers.com/lamoille-info.html -Courtesy photo / North Country Mushers 

Brookfield Ice Harvest and Winter Fest

The Floating Bridge Route 65, Brookfield, VT, United States

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!

Paran Plunge and Winter Festival in North Bennington

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

The North Bennington Winter Festival includes a chili fest, sled races, baked goods, craft shows, live music and more. Support Paran Recreation by diving into Lake Paran in the middle of winter! Start to form your team and practice the art of cold plunging. Find...

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Subaru Winterfest at Killington Resort

Killington Killington Road, Killington, VT, United States

Subaru WinterFest, a one-of-a-kind music and mountain lifestyle tour outside of Killington's K-1 Base Lodge, invites friends, family, skiers, snowboarders, music fans, and dog-lovers alike to bask in their love of adventure and all things winter. The event is free to attend. Please check Killington's website...

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Old East End Winterlude Festival at Schmanska Park in Burlington

Schmanska Park 63 Grove Street, Burlington, VT, United States

The Old East End Winterlude in Burlington is a two-day day winter celebration with outdoor activities for all. Enjoy snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, nature walks, crafts, live music, a fire pit, hot beverages and tasty refreshments. On Friday, enjoy decorative lighting, hand-crafted vellum lanterns, special...

30th Annual Penguin Plunge in Burlington

Burlington Waterfront Park 10 College Street, Burlington, VT, United States

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.

The Great Ice Sled Dog Rides in North Hero

Shore Acres Inn And Restaurant 237 Shore Acres Drive, North Hero, VT, United States

A team of sled dogs will pull you through the snow with an expert musher at the helm. The event is part of the Great Ice celebration in North Hero in Vermont's Champlain Islands. Tickets cost $13 and go on sale Jan. 3, 2025.  Order...

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Rutland Winterfest

Downtown Rutland Center Street & Merchants Row, Rutland, VT, United States

Rutland Winterfest is back and bigger than ever! From February 14 to 22, Rutland will transform into a winter wonderland filled with fun, adventure and community spirit. Celebrate the start of Winterfest on Feb. 14 with dazzling downtown ice sculptures and festive activities at local...