Past Events from September 24, 2022 – April 26, 2025 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

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Historic Mt. Philo Hillclimb in Charlotte

Sponsored by the Sports Car Club of Vermont. Time to dust off the race tires, check the harnesses, check tire pressure, inspect the helmet, and get ready for another exciting year of hillclimbing in Vermont with the New England Hillclimb Association.

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Community Music Jam in Poultney

Green Mountain Community School 1 Brennan Circle, Poultney, VT, United States

Bring your instruments, your voices, and your ideas. Everyone will take turns, teaching each other new song numbers while keeping it simple. Rock, folk, blues, Americana. Feel free to bring lead sheets.

For The Love Of Vermont Exhibit Opening Reception in Bennington

Bennington Museum 75 Main Street, Bennington, VT, United States

More than 200 works of art that capture Vermont’s unique character, people, traditions and landscape prior to the 1970’s from the collection of Lyman Orton, proprietor of the Vermont Country Store, will be unveiled to the public in an unprecedented collaboration by two of Vermont’s...

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Winter Carnival in Alburgh

Alburg Golf Links 230 Route 129, Alburg, United States

Celebrate winter in the Lake Champlain Islands with sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing and more.  

Rotary Snow Festival in West Dover

Farm Road Estate 7 Cross Town Road, West Dover, VT, United States

Ice skate, snowshoe, and listen to live music at this fundraiser event for the Rotary Club of the Deerfield Valley. Enjoy s'mores and hot chocolate, and a barbecue. The event includes kids activities and a raffle. Winter cocktails and food available as well.

Farmers Night Concert Series with the VSO in Montpelier

Vermont State House 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

Vermont Symphony Orchestra celebrates Valentine’s Day with a free chamber orchestra and chorus at the Vermont State House, featuring enchanting music by Bach, Haydn, and more. Conductor: José-Daniel Flores Caraballo. Part of the Farmers Night Concert Series.

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!

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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...

Westford Winter Festival

Westford Village Common 5 Common Road, Westford, VT, United States

Gather at the Westford Village Common to celebrate winter! Enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides, sledding, a history walk, bonfire and more. Enjoy family-friendly music from Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate in the morning, and the Bent Nails House Band in the afternoon for some great rock...

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Hotel Vermont Ice Bar in Burlington

Hotel Vermont 41 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT, United States

The 13th annual Ice Bar at Hotel Vermont showcases festive cocktails and ice sculptures. Outdoor ice bars will feature frosty cocktails, local spirits, cider and brews. Cost $75 for one night. Purchase tickets online starting Dec. 13.

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Farmers Night Concert Series

Vermont State House 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

The Farmers Night Concert Series is a longstanding State House tradition which goes back over 100 years to a time when lawmakers entertained themselves in the House Chamber mid-week while away from home.  Artists from around the state, in genres ranging from classical music to...

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Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Join Merck Forest for a guided moon-lit hike on its trails. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Cost $10. Reservations are...