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.
Join friends and family for the Montshire’s annual Igloo Build. Learn the structural secrets of building with snow. Please note that this event is weather dependent and subject to cancellation and requires adequate snowpack in advance of the event date. Cost: 0-$20. -Courtesy photo/Montshire Museum...
Experience a beautiful evening snowshoe through the forest at Northwoods Stewardship Center with your sweetheart, friends or family. Afterward, cozy up to a warm fire with some hot chocolate and finger food to listen to live music by Ben Kinsley on classical guitar. Children under...
The Chester Winter Festival includes horse-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, sledding, kids snowmobile rides and more at the Pinnacle off Lovers Lane. Join a guided evening snowshoe hike at 5 p.m led by the Chester Conservation Committee. Schedule: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kids snowmobile...
The Winter Carnival Ice Show at Middlebury College is a chance to cheer on beginners and be dazzled by competitive skaters. The theme this year is “All You Need is Love!” Concessions will be available.The show is run by the Middlebury Community Activities Board, the College...
View a spectacular torchlight parade on Spring Fling followed by a fireworks show at Sugarbush Resort in Warren. Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend with a fantastic light show on the mountain. Please leave all pets at home.
View beautiful ice shanties on the Retreat Farm grounds and Retreat Meadows in Brattleboro. Celebrate the artistic talent, creativity and tradition of ice fishing. Hike, snowshoe and visit the outdoor animals. Enjoy cross-country skiing and ice skating. Presented by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center...
Wintervale is an opportunity to bring family and friends to Burlington's Intervale for cross-country skiing, guided wildlife walks, a chili cook-off, arts and crafts, hot cocoa, live raptor programming and more. -Courtesy photo: The Intervale
Meet at the Farm & Wilderness SAM Trail in Plymouth for a guided snowshoe/hike. The two-hour trek is a moderate out-and-back hike that's open to all ages with little elevation gain. Total hike distance will be between 1 and 1.5 miles depending on the consensus...
The Rutland Cold Rolled Fatbike Festival is back for 2025. Fatbikers from around New England and New York gather in Rutland for group rides, demos, and hearty brews around warm fires. Check mtbvt.com for tickets and updates. Presented by Fiddlehead Brewing, and hosted by Mountain Bike Vermont and Pine...
The Vertical Challenge is a series of free, casual ski and snowboard races held at the best ski resorts throughout the Northeast, including Burke Mountain. In addition to the races, attendees enjoy a festival atmosphere, featuring fun snowy activities for all ages and special giveaways....
Adventure Dinner's signature winter Love Trek returns for a third year with an afternoon of back-country adventure! Your journey starts by careening up a mountain pass, winding past frozen rivers and evergreen trees gently laden with snow. Arrive at Blueberry Hill Inn and strap on...
