Events from February 14 – February 20 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

The Great Ice Sled Dog Rides in North Hero

Shore Acres Inn And Restaurant 237 Shore Acres Drive, North Hero, VT, United States

A team of sled dogs will pull you through the snow with an expert musher at the helm. The event is part of the Great Ice celebration in North Hero in Vermont's Champlain Islands. Tickets cost $13 and go on sale Jan. 3, 2025.  Order...

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Rutland Winterfest

Downtown Rutland Center Street & Merchants Row, Rutland, VT, United States

Rutland Winterfest is back and bigger than ever! From February 14 to 22, Rutland will transform into a winter wonderland filled with fun, adventure and community spirit. Celebrate the start of Winterfest on Feb. 14 with dazzling downtown ice sculptures and festive activities at local...

Snowmobile Festival at Rutland Winterfest

Vermont State Fairgrounds 175 S. Main Street, Rutland, VT, United States

Check out snowmobiles and connect with local enthusiasts at the Vermont State Fairgrounds. This is great way to celebrate and learn about Vermont’s winter recreation scene. Part of Rutland Winterfest.

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Brattleboro Winter Carnival

Don't miss the 69th Brattleboro Winter Carnival! Enjoy skating, snowshoeing, sleigh rides,  the Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition and more. Check for schedule updates at: www.brattleborowintercarnival.org. -Courtesy photo: Harris Hill Ski Jump

Chester Winter Carnival

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

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...

Great Ice Over n’ Back Trek in North Hero

Hero's Welcome General Store 3537 US Route 2 North, North Hero, VT, United States

Trek the 1.7 miles across a frozen Lake Champlain to Knight Island State Park for a cup of hot chocolate and a few words of encouragement before making your return trip. Some people hike, others bike, skate or ski. Part of the Great Ice event...

Sledding on Center Street at Rutland Winterfest

Downtown Rutland Center Street & Merchants Row, Rutland, VT, United States

Sled down Center Street in downtown Rutland during this special event that's part of Rutland Winterfest. Sledding is weather-dependent, so stay tuned for updates at comealiveoutside.com/winterfest. Free, no tickets required. -Courtesy image / Rutland Winterfest

Winter Carnival at Smugglers’ Notch

Get ready for a magical Winter Carnival on the Village Green at Smuggler's Notch.  Celebrate the season with music, food and games. Watch in awe as Wicked Good Ice creates stunning sculptures during a special ice carving demonstration. The resort's activities team will keep the...