Events from December 12 – February 15, 2025 – Happy Vermont

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Forest of Lights in Quechee

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

Experience the Forest of Lights at VINS in Quechee. The Forest Canopy Walk and surrounding woodland will be covered in thousands of lights, glowing with magic and enchantment. Tickets $13 adults; $8 youth; kids 3 and under free. Includes campfire and hot chocolate, and snacks...

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Winter Lights in Shelburne

Shelburne Museum 6000 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT, United States

Experience a holiday extravaganza for all ages! Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum invites visitors to see the museum's buildings and campus decorated in beautiful holiday lights. New this season is an enhanced circus display with whimsical figures inspired by Shelburne’s collection and illuminated under a...

First Day Walk at Button Bay State Park in Ferrisburgh

Button Bay State Park 5 Button Bay State Park Road, Ferrisburgh, VT, United States

Enjoy a free, guided, family-friendly walk at Button Bay State Park on New Year's Day. New Year’s Day birding trips are a tradition held by many in the birdwatching community as they begin to fill their annual bird lists. Otter Creek Audubon has combined that...

First Day Hike: Groton State Park

New Discovery State Park 4239 VT RT 232, Marshfield, VT, United States

Take a free, guided hike up Big Deer Mountain from the New Discovery winter parking area as part of the First Day Hike program. Hike two miles round trip, mostly level hike with steep ascent in final 200 yards. Depending on conditions, snow shoes and/or...

First Day Hike: Bomoseen State Park in Castleton

Bomoseen State Park 2 Cedar Mountain Road, Castleton, VT, United States

The First Day Hike at Bomoseen State Park in Castleton is an easy, one mile, family friendly hike that winds through some of the quarries, rubble piles and building ruins of the West Castleton Railroad and Slate Company. Traction aides and/or snowshoes required, depending on conditions....

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Lamoille Valley Rail Trail Sled Dog Races in Morrisville

Oxbow Riverfront Park 257 Portland Street, Morristown, VT, United States

North Country Mushers and Town of Morristown present sled dog racing for two days on the Lamoille Rail Trail Watch about 30 teams from around New York, New England and Canada will compete in various classes. Free admission. -Courtesy photo / North Country Mushers   

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Artful Ice Shanties Exhibit in Brattleboro

Retreat Farm 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT, United States

View beautiful ice shanties on the Retreat Farm grounds and Retreat Meadows from dawn to dusk 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...

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Chester Winter Carnival

The Pinnacle 100 Lovers Lane, Chester, VT, United States

The Chester Winter Festival is a two-day event that includes horse-drawn sleigh rides, broom hockey, ice skating, sledding, kids snowmobile rides and more at the Pinnacle off Lovers Lane. Join a guided evening snowshoe hike led by the Chester Conservation Committee.