Vermont Events

  • Old East End Winterlude Festival at Schmanska Park in Burlington

    Recurring
    Schmanska Park 63 Grove Street, Burlington, VT, United States

    The Old East End Winterlude in Burlington is a two-day day winter celebration with outdoor activities for all. Enjoy snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, nature walks, crafts, live music, a fire pit, hot beverages and tasty refreshments. On Friday, enjoy decorative lighting, hand-crafted vellum lanterns, special...

  • 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...

  • 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.

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Brattleboro Winter Carnival

    Recurring

    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

  • Winter Festival in North Bennington

    Lake Paran 269 Houghton Street, North Bennington, VT, United States

    The North Bennington WinterFest returns with free, family-friendly fun across the village, from chili and crafts to live music and a lakeside after-party.  

  • Westford Winter Festival

    Westford Village Common 5 Common Road, Westford, VT, United States

    Gather at the Westford Village Common to celebrate at the 5th annual Westward Winter Festival! Enjoy horse-drawn trolley rides, sledding, campfires, beer, food, live music and more.  

  • Peacham Winter Carnival

    Recurring
    Various locations VT, United States

    The Peacham Winter Carnival kicks off on Friday with music by Frank Miller and Chris Danielson at the Peacham Café, game night at the library, and a paint-and-sip with hot cocoa at the elementary school. On Saturday, enjoy guided nature hikes and horse-drawn wagon rides...

  • 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

  • Rutland Winterfest

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

    Rutland Winterfest is back and bigger than ever! From February 20-24, Rutland will transform into a winter wonderland filled with fun, adventure and community spirit. The event offers over 30 free and low-cost family-friendly events, including snow sculpting, the Chili Cook-Off, Center Street Sledding, and...