Past Events from September 24, 2022 – November 15, 2025 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

  • First Day Hike: Little River State Park in Waterbury

    Little River State Park 3444 Little River Road, Waterbury, VT, United States

    Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1, 2023, everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont....

  • First Day Hike: Lowell Lake State Park in Londonderry

    Lowell Lake State Park 260 Ice House Road, Londonderry, VT, United States

    This easy 3.5-mile hike on the Lowell Lake Trail circles the lake. Highlights include a Revolutionary War-era cemetery, stands of large white pine trees and scenic views of the lake and wetlands. The trail is located on relatively flat terrain and the hike is easy,...

  • First Day Hike: Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park

    Taconic Mountains Ramble State Park 321 St. John Road, Hubbardton, VT, United States

    Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1, everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont. Hikes...

  • First Day Hike: Silver Lake in the Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

    Silver Lake Trailhead Route 53, Salisbury, VT, United States

    Start the new year on the right foot with a hike in the great outdoors. On January 1, 2023, everyone is once again invited to join a free, guided, family-friendly hike taking place at many state parks, state forests, and other public lands across Vermont....

  • Pints for Parks Launch Party in Jamaica

    Jamaica State Park 8 Salmon Hole Lane, Jamaica, VT, United States

    Join Whetstone Beer Co. for the “Pints for Parks” launch party benefiting Vermont State Parks via Vermont Parks Forever at Jamaica State Park. Whetstone will release the limited-edition Jamaica State Park Kolsch during the Spring Whitewater Release at the park, so bring your kayaks, rafts, and canoes. Or just...

  • Groton Nature Center Grand Opening

    The Groton Nature Center 1471 Boulder Beach Road, Groton, VT, United States

    Celebrate the Groton Nature Center Grand Opening, featuring tours of the new nature center, light refreshments, raffles and more. The Groton Nature Center will tell the story of human relationships with nature in Vermont.

  • Fireworks at Knight Point State Park in South Hero

    Knight Point State Park 44 Knight Point Road, North Hero, VT, United States

    Head to Knight Point State Park in North Hero for a July 3rd fireworks display at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $3 per person.

  • First Day Hike at Allis State Park in Randolph

    Allis State Park 284 Allis State Park Road, Randolph, VT, United States

    Ring in 2025 at a First Day Hike at Allis State Park in Randolph. This is an easy two-mile hike from the entrance gate of Allis State Park, up the park road to the fire tower in the day-use area, and then down through the...

  • 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...

  • Plymouth Strawberry Festival

    Camp Plymouth State Park 2008 Scout Camp Road, Ludlow, VT, United States

    The Plymouth Strawberry Festival is where you'll find music, a raffle, kids' crafts, face painting, touch-a-truck, burgers, hot dogs, salads and strawberry shortcake with ice cream and whipped cream. Admission to the park is free during the event. The event is sponsored by Tyson Ladies...

  • Annual Fall Foliage Bike Ride in Groton

    Fall Ride Route 302, South Ryegate, United States

    Take a fall foliage bike ride on the Cross Vermont Trail in Groton State Forest. The ride starts at the parking lot next to the ball field off Route 302 in South Ryegate at 9:30 a.m., where riders will sign-in, receive route directions, and undergo...