Events from December 31, 2024 – February 1 – Happy Vermont

Vermont Events

Highlight Burlington

Downtown Burlington Main Street, Burlington, VT, United States

Highlight is Burlington’s go-to New Year's Eve celebration. Join the festivities downtown and on the Waterfront. The event features Vermont artists, musicians, food vendors and more. Produced by Burlington City Arts and Signal Kitchen. Tickets $15-$18. Kids under 6 admitted free. To see the full...

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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...

New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Stratton Mountain

Stratton Mountain 5 Village Lodge Road, Stratton Mountain, VT, United States

Ring in 2025 at Stratton Mountain with a spectacular New Year's Eve fireworks display.

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Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration

Cabot Village Route 215, Cabot, VT, United States

Cabot Arts presents the 12th Night Celebration, featuring 12 events in three venues. This free festival highlights an eclectic array of performing arts and activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, a winter scavenger hunt, a sunset lantern parade, food, games, bonfires and more. -Courtesy...

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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...

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Torchlight Snowshoe in Woodstock

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

Snowshoe, ski or walk the Billings Farm trail by torchlight as evening begins. Meet National Park Rangers from the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park and Billings Farm & Museum staff. Learn about local wildlife, the history of the land, and the people who lived there. Gather...

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Stowe Winter Carnival

Main Street, Stowe Main Street, Stowe, VT, United States

The annual Stowe Winter Carnival celebrates the 2025 winter season. The festive event features zany sports events, Ice Carving Competitions, astronomy/stargazing, and the infamous Snowvolleyball tournaments. Tour the town, while watching Professional Ice Carvers create masterful ice carvings throughout the village on Demonstration Day and...

Onion River Outdoors Snowshoe Romp in Montpelier

North Branch Trails Poolside Drive, Montpelier, VT, United States

Enjoy a candlelit trail through the woods, hot chocolate, a bonfire and snowshoe demos from MSR, Tubbs and Atlas. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. This event is free. All ages and abilities welcome. Already have snowshoes you love? Bring your own to romp around in!...

Annual Whitingham Fishing Derby

Sadawga Lake F&W Access Area Whitingham, VT, United States

The Annual Whitingham Firemen's Association Fishing Derby on Lake Sadawga includes prizes for the heaviest fish in two categories—perch and pickerel. First place wins $500; second place $300; third $100; and fourth $50. This is a free fishing day in Vermont, so no license is...

Brookfield Ice Harvest and Winter Fest

The Floating Bridge Route 65, Brookfield, VT, United States

This local tradition at the Floating Bridge in Brookfield includes a demonstration of ice-harvest tools and techniques from the 19th and early 20th centuries and an opportunity for visitors to cut an ice block. Enjoy skating, broom ball, and more. Bring your cold weather gear and enjoy!

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Subaru Winterfest at Killington Resort

Killington Killington Road, Killington, VT, United States

Subaru WinterFest, a one-of-a-kind music and mountain lifestyle tour outside of Killington's K-1 Base Lodge, invites friends, family, skiers, snowboarders, music fans, and dog-lovers alike to bask in their love of adventure and all things winter. The event is free to attend. Please check Killington's website...

Frozen Onion in Montpelier

North Branch Trails Poolside Drive, Montpelier, VT, United States

The annual Frozen Onion is the perfect time to demo fat bikes from Surly, Specialized or Rocky Mountain Bicycles, join in a group ride and maybe even try out some Altai or Black Diamond or Skinbased/OAC skin skis. Riders of all abilities welcome to explore...