Vermont Events

  • 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.  

  • Stone Skipping Festival in North Bennington

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

    Don't miss the annual Stone Skipping Festival in North Bennington. Watch or enter the competition yourself. Free admission. Pay a small fee to enter the competition.

  • Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby in North Bennington

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

    Lake Paran will be holding the 6th Annual Catch and Release Ice Fishing Derby with cash prizes of up to $200 for largest pike and perch. The event is open to the public, Registration begins at 5 a.m. Cost is $30 per person. Proceeds from...

  • Full Moon Bonfire at Lake Paran

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

    December is the Cold Moon, a perfect time to celebrate with friends and family. All ages welcome. Enjoy s’mores and seasonal games. BYO chair and gather under the full moon. This is a perfect way for families and friends to connect. Suggested donation of $5...

  • Lake Paran Day Firework Celebration in North Bennington

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

    Come to Lake Paran Day and enjoy food trucks, live music by Gas Money Machine, snow cones, swimming, face painting, fireworks and more. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. Admission at all Lake Paran Access Points: $5 per person; children 3 years and under free, $20...

  • Independence Day Celebration in North Bennington

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

    Celebrate Independence Day at Lake Paran in North Bennington with food trucks, live music by HorseyCow, games, fireworks and more. Admission: $5 per person, children 3 years and under free, $20 per family up to 5 members, $3 per additional family member.

  • Rescheduled Paran Plunge in North Bennington

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

    After a three year hiatus and a postponement this year, the annual Paran Plunge is back. The Paran Plunge, an annual fundraiser for Paran Recreations located in North Bennington, will return  at Lake Paran. Teams and brave individuals will jump into the bone-chilling lake while...

    $10
  • Full Moon Bonfire and Bat Chat

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

    Enjoy s'mores, refreshments, and a bonfire at Lake Paran during the Hunter Moon. From 7 to 8 p.m., local bat expert and Vermont Fish and Wildlife technician Kerry Monahan will lead a talk about Vermont bat species. The talk is followed by a walk, and guests...