Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2025-12-26 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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

New Year’s Eve Eve, Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings!
2025-12-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s a New Year’s Eve Eve Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Tuesday, Dec. 30th, from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to join the fun as we get ready for ringing in 2026!
Activities will include “fireworks” painting, mask making, and crafting New Year lanterns.
Register using the EVENT LINK
Rec. Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $15

Family Fridays!
2026-01-02 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-09 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-16 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-23 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-01-30 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-06 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-02-13 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 +

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Jenny & The Betz!
2026-01-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jenny & The Betz! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

Winter Art Classes at Inklings!
2026-01-12 15:00 - 2026-02-16 16:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, 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 jump into an art project based on the artist’s work.
REC. Ages – Grades 4 – 6.
ONLY 11 SEATS AVAILABLE PER CLASS.
Price: $270 ($45 per class). Includes books and materials.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2026-01-14 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-04 17:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-11 17:00 - 21:00 | 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!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2026-01-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ragged Company! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring The Loonz!
2026-01-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from The Loonz! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

Dinner with William Alexander at Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, 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 fantasy book, “Goblin Secrets.” His books have also won the Librarian Favorites Award, two Junior Library Guild Selections, and two CBC Best Children’s Book of the Year Awards!
The event is FREE.
Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks@gmail.com
Purchase a copy of “A Properly Unhaunted Place” in advance, using the EVENT LINK

Teacher of the Year visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, 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 will have the chance to show appreciation for their own teachers!!
FREE & open to ALL

Glass Bead Jewelry Making at Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join us on February 12th at 3PM! Salt & Sand Studios will be at Inklings, helping children create one-of-a-kind glass bead jewelry for Valentine’s Day!!!
REGISTRATION is requested. Just follow the EVENT LINK.
– No experience necessary.
– $12 per student.

Presidents Day Weekend Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Lincoln Peak, 102 Forest Drive, Warren, VT 05674, USA
Make sure to find your favorite spot to view our spectacular torchlight parade on Spring Fling followed by a fireworks show! Celebrate Presidents Day weekend with an awesome light show up on the mountain. Remember please leave all pets at home.

Bunny Ballet Dance Party at Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join The Bunny Ballet! Special guest Sanna Gibbons will be joining Inklings on Sunday, February 15th, from 11am – 12pm.
Sanna will read The Bunny Ballet while leading children to dance throughout the story.
Free and open to all. Free bunny ears for all children who join!!

Lunar New Year, Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings!
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s a Lunar New Year Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Tuesday, Feb. 17th, from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to join the fun as we celebrate the lunar new year and usher in the Year of the Horse.
Activities will include moon painting, a fireworks collage, and decorating red paper lanterns.
Rec. Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $15
