The Mad River Valley Village

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades K – 3
2025-10-23 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-10-30 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-06 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-13 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 16th.
EXPLORE PAINTING, SCULPTURE, & WORK WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS. Starting October 16th, your young artists will begin a six week course. Each week children will receive their own book based on a featured artist.
Following a read aloud, children will jump into an art project based on the artist’s work. A perfect introduction to the wider world of creativity!!
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK

LAST MRB PUB NIGHT Featuring The Loonz!
2025-10-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
Don’t Miss Our Final Pub Night of the Summer! Join us Thursday, October 23rd in the pub for one last unforgettable evening of great food, cold drinks, and live music! We’re serving up all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items from 5 PM to 9 PM, with The Loonz bringing the vibes to our summer space one more time!

Witches Benefit Fun Paddle
2025-10-25 14:30 - 17:00 | Blueberry Lake, Blueberry Lake, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
Happy Halloween gathering at Blueberry Lake, Warren, VT.
A benefit paddle for Waitsfield Children’s Halloween Loop Road Event … pumpkins & treats welcome.

Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Fun
2025-10-26 01:00 - 03:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Come join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun from 1-3pm on October 26th.
Pumpkin carving, cookies, cider, and community: carve a pumpkin and celebrate fall with us!
🎃 About the EventJoin us for a fun-filled Community Halloween Pumpkin Carving Event! Bring your creativity (and your costumes!) as parents and children come together to carve pumpkins and celebrate the spooky season.
🕸️ Details:
Costumes encouraged – show off your Halloween spirit!
Members: Free
Non-Members: $5 per pumpkin
Enjoy festive fun, laughter, and community connection while creating your own pumpkin masterpiece!

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades 4 – 6
2025-10-27 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-03 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-10 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-17 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mondays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 20th.
Beginning October 20th, 4th – 6th graders 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. The perfect way to expand your child’s creativity!!
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK

It’s Toddler Time, Halloween Art Class at Inklings!
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Toddler Time, Halloween Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday October 31st, from 10am – 11am. Costumes welcome!!!
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to have some creative fun, making multiple crafty Halloween decorations!
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $15

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, 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, and color matching.
Begins Friday, Nov. 7th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Once Upon a Story – A Fairy Tale Event
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Once Upon a Story returns this November in the Mad River Valley!
Vermont Literacy Network is thrilled to partner once again with Inklings Children’s Books to bring back their beloved immersive fairy tale event at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield.
Watch your child’s face light up as they meet characters like Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, and Little Red Riding Hood! Led by community favorite organizations, kids can dive into interactive, hands-on activities inspired by timeless fairy tales.
Grab your tickets early and save 20%!
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00-2:00PM | Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield

Once Upon a Story, Hosted by Vermont Literacy Network and Inkling Bookstore
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
November 8th @ 10am-2pm Watch your child’s face light up as they meet characters like Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, and Little Red Riding Hood! Led by community favorite organizations, kids can dive into interactive, hands-on activities inspired by timeless fairy tales.Time & Location
Nov 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
About the event
Once Upon a Story returns this November in the Mad River Valley!
Vermont Literacy Network is thrilled to partner once again with Inklings Children’s Books to bring back their beloved immersive fairy tale event at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield.
Watch your child’s face light up as they meet characters like Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, and Little Red Riding Hood! Led by community favorite organizations, kids can dive into interactive, hands-on activities inspired by timeless fairy tales.
Grab your tickets early and save 20%! LINKto tickets
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 10:00-2:00 PM | Big Picture Theater, Waitsfield

Homemade Challah Event at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
National Homemade Bread Day is coming up! Inklings will welcome Marci Lutsky on Sunday, November 9th at 11am, for a reading of “Bubbie & Rivka’s Best-Ever Challah” – which includes a challah recipe.
Following the reading children will have the chance to try homemade challah, provided by Marci!

Story Book, Art & Book Class at Inklings!
2025-11-13 15:00 - 2025-12-18 16:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Jump into your favorite picture books for six weeks of story inspired art!! Starting November 13th.
Each week children will receive their own book; either a picture book classic or a brand new favorite. Following a read aloud, children will jump into art projects based on the story.
Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts November 13th.
REC. GRADES: K – 3
ONLY 11 SEATS AVAILABLE PER CLASS.
Price: $240 ($40 per class). Includes books and materials.

Playpalooza
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | The Colection
Join us on Saturday November 15 from our annual Playpalooza Holiday Kickoff. Free activities will be happening both inside and outside the store so come on over the Mad River Gren to play! Pull a carrot for your secret discount and free gift with purchase while supplies last. Activites from 10-4 , teh store open 9:30 to 5. Come have fun, play and shop local this year!

Emmy Award-winning Animator Hayley Morris visits Inklings!
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join our second very special guest reader; Emmy Award-winning Animator Hayley Morris, on Saturday November 22nd at 11am!
Hayley will be reading LOTTE’S MAGICAL PAPER PUPPETS. Afterward, she’ll talk with children about the fascinating work she does as an animator.
Then Hayley will lead children through a fun paper puppet craft, followed by a stop-motion animation demonstration!!
FREE and OPEN to ALL!

Family Fridays!
2025-11-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-05 16:30 - 18:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
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 +

Dinner with Kekla Magoon at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join acclaimed Vermont author, Kekla Magoon, for a reading from her New York Times bestselling book, “The Secret Library.” Following the reading, Kekla will answer questions from children. She’ll also share her insight into the writing process – all while enjoying delicious food!
Kekla is a recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, four Coretta Scott King Honors, two Walter Award Honors, and an NAACP Image Award, in addition to being a finalist for the National Book Award!
The event is FREE.
Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks@gmail.com
Purchase a copy of “The Secret Library” in advance, using the event link!
Date: December 5th, 6pm – 7pm
Location: Inklings Children’s Books

Wreath Making with Art Pop at Inklings!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Art Pop! at Inklings on December 6th to create one-of-a-kind wreaths to kick off your holiday season!!
Children and their grown-ups will have a chance to create their own wreath with local mixed greenery and finish with the decorations of their choice.
Sign up while seats are still available, using the EVENT LINK
DATE: Saturday, December 6th
TIME: 11:00am – 12:00pm
COST: $30 / per child (includes materials)
