Events from February 15 – May 18 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Annual Great Backyard Bird Count in Bradford

Tillotson’s Trek Trailhead in Bradford Chase Hollow Road, Bradford, VT, United States

Take a winter walk at the Wright’s Mountain and Devil’s Den Town Forest to look for birds as part of the 28th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Meet at Tillotson’s Trek Trailhead on Chase Hollow Road. Dress appropriately for a slow-paced walk based on the day’s weather. Snowshoes...

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Magic of Maple in Woodstock

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

Learn all about maple syrup traditions in Vermont. Sample sugar on snow, learn about maple trees and why they produce their sweet sap. Enjoy children’s stories, crafts, maple recipes, and more. Vermont’s rich maple history will be on display through photographs from the Top Acres...

Presidents’ Week Torchlight Parade and Party in Pomfret

Saskadena Six Ski Area 247 Stage Road, Pomfret, VT, United States

Celebrate winter at Saskadena Six at the annual Torchlight Parade. Experience a magical parade of lights on the slopes that will begin shortly after sunset. Stay for family festivities, plus tunes by Top Hat Entertainment will be playing tunes. -Courtesy image/Saskakena Six.

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Horse-drawn Sleigh Rides in Woodstock

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

Don’t miss horse-drawn sleigh rides through the picturesque pastures at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. 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 / Billings Farm...

Snowshoe-a-Thon in Vershire

Vershire Town Center Building 27 Vershire Center Road, Vershire, VT, United States

Enjoy quarter-of-a-mile, one-mile, and three-mile snowshoe hikes at the Snowshoe-a-Thon in Vershire. The event promises fun for all ages. The Snowshoe-a-Thon in Vershire benefits the Vershire Community Camp and a music/arts residency at Westshire Elementary. The goal is to raise $15,000. Check in/onsite registration 9:30-11 a.m....

Masquerade Jazz and Funk Winter Music Carnival in Barnard

Barnard Town Hall 115 North Road, Barnard, VT, United States

The 13th annual Masquerade Jazz & Funk Winter Music Carnival features The Lost Tribe, an Afro funk fusion ensemble from Connecticut. This all-ages community gathering at the Barnard Town Hall will help shake off the winter blues with four hours of live music, plus a...

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The Tunbridge Town Hall Shindigs Dance Series

Tunbridge Town Hall 279 Route 110, Tunbridge, VT, United States

The Tunbridge Town Hall Shindigs will begin its 17th season on Saturday, Nov. 2. Since 2007, the mission of the Shindigs has been to offer a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for musicians, dancers, and music lovers to enjoy the amazing power of music together. 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...