Past Events from September 24, 2022 – May 24, 2025 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

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...

Pond Skimming at Killington

Killington Killington Road, Killington, VT, United States

Killington's annual Pond Skimming Competition returns! Watch this annual rite of spring featuring 100 skiers and snowboarders who will attempt to make their way across a pond. The Killington Pond Skimming awards ceremony will take place outside on the K-1 Lodge patio at 2 p.m. Registration...

Earth Day Festival at Montshire Museum in Norwich

Montshire Museum of Science 1 Montshire Road, Norwicb, VT, United States

Meet a tree and measure how much carbon it can store in its lifetime. Tour the Montshire Museum's Compost Plaza, then watch composting critters turn food waste into rich compost at our Compost Critters Petting Zoo. Reconnect with the outdoors with nature-based mindfulness activities.

Pond Skimming at Jay Peak – Cancelled due to high winds

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...

Owl Festival in Quechee

VINS Nature Center 149 Natures Way, Quechee, VT, United States

Spend a day exploring all things owly at VINs in Quechee! Gather with live owls from all over the world and learn about their life stories. Join in a craft inspired by owls, and play games to test your own owl skills. Learn all about the...

Baby Farm Animal Celebration in Woodstock

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

At the Baby Farm Animal Celebration at Billings Farm & Museum, meet the farm’s Jersey calves, piglets, chicks, and turkey poults and learn about their care on the farm. Special farm visitors will be on site to delight – including lambs visiting from the Aker...

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Vermont Maple Festival in St. Albans

Downtown St. Albans St. Albans, VT, United States

Don't miss the 58th annual festival in St. Albans, where there will so much to see, taste and do at this year's event. Enjoy a parade, sugarhouse tours, music, entertainment, children's activities, food and more. -Courtesy photo / Vermont Tourism  

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Bloom Flower & Home Market in Burlington

Hula 50 Lakeside Avenue, Burlington, VT, United States

Celebrate spring at the Bloom Flower & Home Market in Burlington featuring beautiful indoor and outdoor plants, home decor, gardening supplies, art and apothecary products. Your ticket includes a small complimentary beverage or a discount on any full sized beverage, courtesy of  event sponsors.⁠ Tickets $8-15 Buy...

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...

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...

Vermont Sun Half Marathon at Lake Dunmore

Branbury State Park 3570 Lake Dunmore Road, Brandon, VT, United States

Enjoy the Vermont Sun Marathon at Branbury State Park for novice and advanced athletes. You can also participate in a 5K or 10K race. Pre-registration/bib pick up between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. sharp at Branbury State Park on race morning. All races start at 9...

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...