Past Events from September 24, 2022 – April 24, 2025 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Harris Hill Ski Jump in Brattleboro

Harris Hill Cedar Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Celebrate a 103-year tradition where international competitors vie to break the 341-foot hill record on New England’s only Olympic-size 90-meter ski jump. Enjoy a festive atmosphere that’s fun for the whole family, with music, food, bonfire, beer tent, and more. **Events on Sunday cancelled and...

FebFest at Bromley Mountain

Bromley Mountain 3894 Vermont Route 11, Peru, VT, United States

Come to Bromley Mountain's FebFest for food, games, music, a torchlight parade, fireworks and more! Cold beer and beverages, as well as soups and chili will be served out of the Waffle Shack on the Sun Deck. The Wild Boar will be alive and thriving...

Presidents’ Week Torchlight Parade and Party in Pomfret

Saskadena Six Ski Area 247 Stage Road, Pomfret, VT, United States

Celebrate winter at Saskadena Six at the annual Torchlight Parade. Experience a magical parade of lights on the slopes that will begin shortly after sunset. Stay for family festivities, plus tunes by Top Hat Entertainment will be playing tunes. -Courtesy image/Saskakena Six.

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

Snowshoe-a-Thon in Vershire

Vershire Town Center Building 27 Vershire Center Road, Vershire, VT, United States

Enjoy quarter-of-a-mile, one-mile, and three-mile snowshoe hikes at the Snowshoe-a-Thon in Vershire. The event promises fun for all ages. The Snowshoe-a-Thon in Vershire benefits the Vershire Community Camp and a music/arts residency at Westshire Elementary. The goal is to raise $15,000. Check in/onsite registration 9:30-11 a.m....

Newport Winter Festival

Gardner Park 155 Gardner Park Road, Newport, VT, United States

Celebrate timeless Vermont traditions like ice skating, sledding and broom ball at the Newport Winter Festival. Enjoy a snow sculpting contest, fireworks, snow tunnels and more.

Stowe Derby

Mount Mansfield Toll Road Stowe, VT, United States

The Stowe Derby is one of the oldest and most unique ski races in North America. It started in 1945 as a personal bet between two amazing skiers: Sepp Ruschp, an Austrian, and the head of Stowe’s new ski school, and Erling Strom, a world-famous...

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Magic of Maple in Woodstock

Billings Farm & Museum 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT, United States

Learn all about maple syrup traditions in Vermont. Sample sugar on snow, learn about maple trees and why they produce their sweet sap. Enjoy children’s stories, crafts, maple recipes, and more. Vermont’s rich maple history will be on display through photographs from the Top Acres...

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Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival

East Side Restaurant 47 Landing Street, Newport, VT, United States

Watch winter swimmers at the Memphremagog Winter Swimming Festival go cold-water swimming in a 25-meter, two-lane pool cut in the ice. The idea for the swim was sparked a decade ago by Phil White, a self-described “water rat.” He founded the festival at Lake Memphremagog,...

15th Annual Hope on the Slopes at Jay Peak

Jay Peak 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay, VT, United States

At this annual fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, participants ski or ride for cancer survivors and those we have lost. The event features a silent auction, bake sale, live music, special dinner, awards ceremony, and more.

$25
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Hotel Vermont Ice Bar in Burlington

Hotel Vermont 41 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT, United States

The 13th annual Ice Bar at Hotel Vermont showcases festive cocktails and ice sculptures. Outdoor ice bars will feature frosty cocktails, local spirits, cider and brews. Cost $75 for one night. Purchase tickets online starting Dec. 13.

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Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest in Rupert

Merck Forest and Farmland Center 3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT, United States

Join Merck Forest for a guided moon-lit hike on its trails. Meet at the Visitor Center. Bring a headlamp and dress warmly, with proper footwear, including microspikes or snowshoes, depending on ground conditions. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the program. Cost $10. Reservations are...