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Mad River Valley Community Calendar

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Climb It for Climate Uphill Series Jan-March

Around the Valley

Co-sponsored by MRVBC and Friends of the Mad River: Looking for a New Year’s Resolution that keeps you motivated and helps you contribute to a healthier and more resilient watershed? Starting January 1st, join us for our first annual Climb It For Climate Uphill Challenge. This is a season long challenge focused on helping you […]

Finding Romance in the MRV Libraries

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Guaranteed to knock down your winter doldrums, get your heart beating a bit faster and make you swoon, It’s once again time for our heart-felt search for love in the MRV libraries. Pick up the answer sheet and the first clue at any of the three libraries. The clues will guide you from place to […]

Winter Art Classes at Inklings!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Starting Monday, January 12th, your young artists will begin a six week course. Focusing on three different artists, students will have the chance to explore, in depth, three very different types of creating – from 2 dimensional to three dimensional art. Students will receive a book about each artist. Following a read aloud, children will […]

Kandahar Mountain Race

A race of a bygone era, the Kandahar channels the spirit of full mountain races that were once commonplace on the racing circuit and at MRG. The last version held in the 1980s began on Creamery, descended onto Moody’s, before taking on (Grand) Canyon. At the bottom of Canyon, racers went straight across Easy Way, […]

We Can! Women’s Alpine Ski Clinic

Join us for a full day of skiing and fun while being coached by some of Mad River Glen’s most experienced female coaches. Our women’s programs are taught in a supportive and encouraging environment so that students can build confidence, overcome fears and learn new tactics and techniques. Coaches use a student-centered approach, designing the […]

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours

Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week, depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains, as […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

A Tour on the Civil Rights Trail

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

In this kickoff to Black History Month, Warren resident Cherri Sherman shares moving experiences, photos, and documents from her five-day, interfaith tour on The Civil Rights Trail including stops in Birmingham, Selma, Montgomery, and Atlanta. In these cities, the tour group visited multiple historic sites and learned from first person accounts by Black Americans who […]

Speakeasy Film Club presents: Adventures of Tintin

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

MATINEE: Playing Saturday January 31st @ 3pm PG-13 2011 ‧ Family/Adventure ‧ 1h 47m Tickets are first come, first serve at the door. **Members are free Intrepid reporter Tintin and Captain Haddock set off on a treasure hunt for a sunken ship commanded by Haddock’s ancestor.

Sugarbush Uphill Safety Tour

Sugarbush Resort – Mt. Ellen Fayston, Vermont

Join Sugarbush Risk Manager Matt Brown for a tour up the Mt. Ellen Route, ending in hot beverages and snacks at the Glen House. We will host an open discussion on Uphill Policy, Safety, and the risk occurring throughout the industry in terms of backcountry travel. Guest appearance from grooming operations as they discuss the […]

Climb It for Climate Uphill Race!

Sugarbush Resort – Mt. Ellen Fayston, Vermont

Co-sponsored by MRVBC and Friends of the Mad River: First ever Uphill Race at Mount Ellen! Part of the expanding Climb It For Climate series, this is an inclusive, friendly competition to celebrate winter, our watershed, and this incredible landscape. If you have ever thought of trying an uphill race but felt intimidated, this is […]

Ice Skating Disco

Ice Center 546 River Road, Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Looking for all the dancing royalty in Waterbury and beyond! Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 31 at the Ice Center. The event will benefit Waterbury Common Market with entry as a non-perishable food item, as well as Waterbury Winterfest with our 50/50 raffle! Prizes for best costume and for a karaoke contest. The event […]

Vermont’s Got Talent Youth Talent Showcase

Barre Opera House 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, United States

Join Acorn Youth Arts at the Barre Opera House on Saturday, 1/31 at 7 PM to celebrate some of Vermont’s most talented young performers!!! SINGING, DANCING, AND ACTING! OH MY! Bring cash for refreshments, raffles, flowers for the performers, and to cast your VOTE in audience choice categories including SOLO ACT, GROUP ACT, MUSICAL NUMBER, […]

BLUES WITHOT BORDERS

Localfolk Smokehouse 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, United States

Music steeped in the blues, plus rock and soulful ballads.

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours

Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week, depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains, as […]

Shelf Inventory Begins! Fayston Historical Society mtg

Fayston Town Hall 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT

On Sunday Feb 1 from 2:00– 4:00 the Fayston Historical will meet at the Fayston Town Hall to begin a ‘Shelf Inventory” of the contents of our archived materials and historical artifacts.We will meet again on Sunday S March 1 from 2:00- 4:00 for a second cataloging session. All FHS members and any other interested […]

The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner

À la Carte Dining at Allyn’s Lodge offers a cozy, elevated mountain experience featuring seasonally inspired Vermont dishes in an intimate lodge setting. See sample menu. Learn more about the Allyn’s Lodge Experience, and to make a private dinner reservation, please contact Jen Schonder at 802-583-6527 or jschonder@sugarbush.com.

Men’s Monday Alpine Program

Formerly known as the Graybeard’s Clinic, this program is re-designed for men of all ages who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The program’s focus will be on learning how to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying them to the mountain’s legendary terrain. Participants will learn to […]

MadLove Mondays

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

We Can! Women’s Telemark Tuesday Program

A program for women and coached by women! This program is designed for the advanced novice to the all-mountain skier. Participants are placed in groups with skiers of similar ability and pace. Your coach will focus on technique, tactics and mental attitude to help you achieve your goals. Telemark in a supportive environment that will […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Taco Tuesday

Hyde Away 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield

$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!

Mad River Barn

Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

Life Drawing Wednesdays

Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT

✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]

We Can! Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic

The Women’s Mid-Week clinic is sold out for 2026. These clinics are our most popular adult ski school offerings, if you are interested in joining for the 2027 ski season please contact the Ski School Desk. The Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic is designed for women and taught by women using positive attitude, tactics and techniques […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Free Cabot Fondue

Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative! Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia

Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, United States

Love Makes the World Go Around is this month’s trivia. The questions are all about love; in literature, film, in other countries and in music. If you are interested in coming, book a table in advance by calling Deco at 802-496-9222.

Free Heel Fridays

This telemark clinic meets every Friday throughout the season. Not available during holiday periods. Time: 10:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 3:00 Cost: 2-hour clinic $109 (with lift ticket $149) REQUEST NOW

IFSA Junior 2*

Mad River Glen, the fertile crescent of big mountain skiing in New England is proud to be hosting an IFSA sanctioned Junior Regional 2* competition. Come test your mettle on the east coast’s most challenging terrain. Important Registration Information: Lift ticket or season pass required Competitors MUST have an active 2026 IFSA Membership to register for this event. […]

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

It’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub

Join us après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 for FREE live music! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub […]

Family Fridays!

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm. Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore! A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +

Steak & Sides Cooking Demonstration with Chef John

Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and live cooking featuring Made In Cookware. This intimate wine-filled cooking demonstration features Made In resident Chef John preparing steak and sides using Made In cookware. You’ll watch each dish come together in real time — then enjoy shared tastings.

Fish Fry Fridays

1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT

Join us Fridays through March for our popular “fish n chips”! Our crispy batter dipped cod comes with tangy coleslaw, fresh cut fries, lemon and house made tartar sauce. Our full dinner menu available along with a full bar with draft beer, wine by the glass or bottle and seasonal cocktails.

Dinner with William Alexander at Inklings Children’s Books!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join National Book Award-winning Vermont author, William Alexander, for a reading from his acclaimed book, “A Properly Unhaunted Place.” Following the reading, William will answer questions from children. He’ll also share his insight into the writing process – all while enjoying delicious food! William is a recipient of the National Book Award for his debut […]

Parlor Skis Demo Day

Parlor was founded on a shared passion for skiing in New England, with a focus on designing and building great products. Our goal is to share this passion with as many people as we can. Look for the Parlor tent in the base area and take advantage of a free demo!

We Can! Women’s Telemark Clinic

Join us for a full day of telemark skiing and fun while being coached by some of Mad River Glen’s most experienced female coaches. Our women’s programs are taught in a supportive and encouraging environment so that students can build confidence, overcome fears and learn new tactics and techniques. Coaches use a student-centered, designing the […]

We Can! Women’s Telemark Clinic

Join us for a full day of telemark skiing and fun while being coached by some of Mad River Glen’s most experienced female coaches. Our women’s programs are taught in a supportive and encouraging environment so that students can build confidence, overcome fears and learn new tactics and techniques. Coaches use a student-centered, designing the […]

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours

Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week, depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains, as […]

Teacher of the Year visits Inklings Children’s Books!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join our third very special guest reader; Vermont Teacher of the Year Caitlin MacLeod-Bluver, on Saturday February 7th at 11am! Caitlin will be reading LILA GREER, TEACHER OF THE YEAR. Afterward, she’ll talk with children about the fascinating work she does as an educator. Then Caitlin will lead children through a fun craft, where they […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

4th Annual Chili Cook Off – Friends of the Moretown Community Library

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Join us on Saturday, February 7th for the Friends of the Moretown Community Library’s fourth annual chili cook-off, a popular community event that is sure to heat up a cold winter afternoon. Tickets are $10 each. Your ticket will get you a sample tasting of 8-10 chilis made by our very talented volunteer chili chefs. […]

Tapas-Style Cooking Demonstration with Chef John

Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

This tapas-style demonstration focuses on shared plates designed to scale easily, whether you’re cooking for 2 or 12. Made In resident Chef John will prepare a selection of small dishes featuring Made In cookware, showing how the same recipes work just as well for an intimate night in as they do for a larger gathering. […]



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