LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Jay Burwick!
Mad River BarnJoin us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jay Burwick! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
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Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jay Burwick! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
Rain or Shine, May 17th to October 18th. 9AM to 1PM. Enjoy local food, live music, and support local Vermont small businesses. Our vendors consist of 57+ small family farms, handmade artisans, and unique culinary producers.
The Warren Public Library continues a year of 125th anniversary celebrations with an ice cream social for the whole family featuring special guests Elephant and Piggie from the Mo Willems book series. The festivities kick off at 1:00 pm with an Elephant and Piggie storytime and photo opportunities. Afterwards, guests of all ages are invited […]
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 Thursday in the summer!
Rain or Shine, May 17th to October 18th. 9AM to 1PM. Enjoy local food, live music, and support local Vermont small businesses. Our vendors consist of 57+ small family farms, handmade artisans, and unique culinary producers.
There are so many people in Vermont doing really interesting work! We thought it would be fun to invite some of them to be guest readers for storyime this autumn. Our first Mystery Reader is joining us September 13th. Stay tuned for clues, on our Insta, to see if you can figure out who’ll be […]
Live Music, Food and Beverage at Lareau Farm June 17, July 15, August 19 and September 16th. Lawn games, families welcome! Come one come all! Fun Times!! 5-9:30pm.
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jenny and the Bets! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
Free Entry! Live Music, Food and Alcohol for purchase. 5pm-9pm @ Lareau Farm and Forest. No outside food or beverage and no pets. Thank you!
The Community Connectioin Fair will celebrate and showcase local clubs and organizations eager to engage volunteers and members. Neighbors will be able to explore booths from local nonprofit organizations and clubs, meet the volunteers and leaders who keep the Valley vibrant, and discover ways to get involved. There will be a BBQ lunch, local music […]
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 Thursday in the summer!
Join the 26th annual Bristol Harvest Festival presented by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce with support by the Bristol Recreation Department. The event features more than 70 vendors displaying local crafts and terrific food options on the green. All day live music at the bandstand with kids’ activities, an ADA-compliant children’s playground and a […]
Inklings is excited to welcome author Leda Schubert on Saturday, September 27th at 11am for a reading of her book, FIRSTS & LASTS, THE CHANGING SEASONS. In this jubilant ode to seasonal rituals, Leda Schubert evokes the familiar, enchanting rhythm of the four seasons; each captured with evocative words and glorious cut-paper collages. Following the […]
Waitsfield, VT — The Stark Mountain Foundation is excited to announce a new series of free, family-friendly naturalist hikes on Stark Mountain, led by Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio. These guided hikes offer a unique opportunity to explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems throughout the changing seasons. From vibrant spring wildflowers to the brilliant colors […]
Mad River Valley STEM Festival Brings Hands-On Science Fun to Local Families Interactive ECHO Science Exhibits Come to Big Picture Community Hub for the Arts This October Mad River Valley, VT – The Mad River Valley community is invited to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math at the inaugural Mad River […]
Join us Sunday, October 5th at 11am as Inklings welcomes author Melissa Perley for a reading of her book, THE VIOLIN FAMILY PLAYS NEW MUSIC. This delightful book is an important reminder to readers of the power of music to bring people together, following a friendship that harmonizes instruments from different families. Melissa Perley – […]
We are so excited to share that authors Grace Lin and Debbi Michiko Florence will be making a special stop at Inklings as part of their Very Asian Book Trip! Join us on October 6th for a chance to talk with them about their brand new books. Pre-Order your copies of THE GATE, THE GIRL, […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Good Gravy, a bluegrass trio from Burlington, VT! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
Join Inklings Children’s Books in celebrating their second anniversary!! Starting at 10am, Inklings is hosting an all-day celebration filled with drinks, cupcakes, storytime, craft making and more! We can’t wait to see you. FREE and open to all!
Open Barn Event | Free & open to the public, fun for all ages! It’s that time of year again… Join us for cider pressing (and drinking) at Stowell Barn, plus games, light snacks, and good company! Definitely bring: 1. weather-appropriate clothing (this event is rain or shine, and is essentially outdoors so it may […]
Join us in Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival. Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids’ activities and more! Free for spectators. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Thursday in the summer!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Happy Halloween gathering at Blueberry Lake, Warren, VT. A benefit paddle for Waitsfield Children’s Halloween Loop Road Event … pumpkins & treats welcome.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]