The Mad River Valley Village

Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books
2024-05-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro.
Set in a fantasy garden, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading, children will have the chance to create butterflies of their own!
Mina Smith created her nonprofit, Love Your Neighbor VT, to help challenged, vulnerable, and homeless people from all walks of life. She is passionate about educating others on safety and care for children, and is part of the Miss Vermont and Miss America Scholarship Organization.

Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
2024-05-16 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back!
Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5pm – 9pm to Enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!

LIVE MUSIC Running In Circles & Wood Fired Friday
2024-05-17 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Get Fired Up!
This week’s line up includes Live Music by Running in Circles with Wood Fired Pizza & other Italian delights!

3D Drawing for Kids: Tricks for Drawing with Depth
2024-05-18 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Have you ever wanted to draw your pet and have them look 3D? Or make a drawn ball look truly round? Artists have a toolkit of tricks for giving their work depth on a flat page and in this workshop, we’ll try them out for ourselves. Come learn all the secrets to make your art look three dimensional in this one hour Saturday workshop.
For kids in grades 3 and up. Taught by teaching artist and science writer Rachel Mirus. Materials will be provided.
Tuition assistance is available to help make this programming available to all.

Mad River Riders Season Kick-Off
2024-05-18 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join Us For Mad River Riders 2024 Season Kickoff Party
Come join us at the Mad River Barn on Saturday, May 18th at 5pm to kick off the 2024 season. Enjoy mingling with other biking enthusiasts, light apps, and a short presentation on our trail enhancement and programming plans for the 2024 season.
Pub Open to the Public from 5 – 9pm with Food & Beverage available for purchase.

Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!
2024-05-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is so excited to welcome author – and Waitsfield native – Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE.
This beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It’s an unforgettable ode to the bond between caregiver and child.
Following the reading, Kate will lead children through a very special Chickadee craft!
KATE HOSFORD grew up in Waitsfield, Vermont, and attended Amherst College. In 2011, Kate completed her MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults at Vermont College of Fine Arts. Kate is the author of six picture books and two poetry collections, garnering awards such as an American Library Association Notable Book and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. She currently lives in Brooklyn with her family.

Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
2024-05-23 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Get Stoked…Stoke Ramen is Back!
Join us in the Pub Every Thursday in May from 5 – 9pm to enjoy all of your Stoke Favorites!

LIVE MUSIC Ragged Company & Wood Fired Friday
2024-05-24 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Get Fired Up!
For our Final Wood Fired Friday we have Live Music by Ragged Company with Wood Fired Pizzas and other Italian delights!

Stone Bishop Backyard BBQ Benefit Concert
2024-05-25 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us Saturday May 25th from 5 – 9pm in our events pavilion for a community benefit concert.
Live Music provided by Running In Circles
Mad River Barn will be cooking up classic backyard BBQ fare for purchase
Cash Bar | Silent Auction
Proceeds will benefit Mike Bishop & Rebekah Stone with the financial hardships of their growing family

Family tree planting and care workshop
2024-05-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Join Brian Mohr (Ember Hill Farm) at Living Tree Alliance’s (LTA) community orchard to learn about planting and caring for fruit trees and berry bushes. Brian will model a few techniques, and then folks will plant fruit trees and shrubs in the orchard. LTA educator Melanie Grubman will also lead families in some activities, and kids will get a chance to explore the adventure playground and visit the animals. LTA’s own greens and eggs will be for sale, and each participant will receive a gift certificate for trees and shrubs at Ember Hill Farm. All donations go towards LTA’s school to farm field trips with HUUSD.
To pre-order any plants or trees from Ember Hill Farm for Brian to deliver at the event or to pick up at the farm, reach out to Brian directly at emberhillfarm@gmail.com or text/call him at 802-989-0570.
For more info about Ember Hill Farm:
FB: www.facebook.com/emberhillfarm
IG: www.instagram.com/emberhillfarm

Stoke Ramen Pop-Up
2024-05-30 17:00 - 21:00 UTC

“Paint This Bear” Art Gallery Showing
2024-05-31 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Take a walk through the MRV Libraries Bear Art Gallery Display and discover how artists of all ages used a variety of materials to make their 5 x 7 canvas of each bear come alive. Talk with individuals from the MRV Bear Initiative and nosh on some bear-like sugar cookies.

Spring Hill School presents The Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show!
2024-06-02 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Lareau Farm Inn, 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield, 05673
To celebrate Spring Hill School’s 40th birthday, Spring Hill School presents the Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show, “The Perils of Mr. Punch: Let’s Agree to Disagree” . We’re so pleased to welcome Modern Times back for a second year. This is an event for all! Co-founders Rose Friedman and Justin Lander are a husband and wife duo, producers for Vermont Vaudeville and alumni of the Bread and Puppet Theater. As parents themselves, they strive to present quality entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. Following the show, flatbread, salads and drinks will be available for dinner for purchase in the pavilion. We also plan to have a 40th Birthday treat surprise! Please dress for the weather and bring a blanket or camp chairs to sit on during the show. Everyone is invited!

Author Reading at Inklings Children’s Books!
2024-06-08 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings is excited to welcome Vermont author Melinda Moulton on Saturday, June 8th at 10:30am, for a reading of her book, BOBBY BLUE.
Following the reading there will be a craft for the children!
BOBBY BLUE’s story is a wonderful reminder of the importance of keeping kindness and love in your heart, and how our actions, deeds, and words create an energy that will eventually return to us.
MELINDA MOULTON spent forty years as the CEO of Main Street Landing, working to redevelop the Burlington waterfront on Lake Champlain. She has her own television program, Moments With Melinda, where she interviews people doing creative and important work throughout Vermont.

Art Market at Firefolk Arts
2024-06-08 12:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Firefolk Arts, 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
All ages, Free Art Market at Firefolk Arts — held at 4412 Main St. Waitsfield — in the “Kodak Building” next door to the gallery
20 vendors, selling art of many mediums: ceramics, painting, jewelry, textiles, woodcraft, metalwork, photography, clothing, prints, comics, poetry, etc.
Korean + Filipino Food, Herbal Mocktails, and Ice Cream for sale

Bread and Puppet presents The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show every Sunday in June at 3PM
2024-06-09 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | Bread and Puppet Theater, 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, Glover, United States
Bread & Puppet kicks off its 2024 Summer Season with a new performance, The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show, created by Peter Schumann and company along with a cohort of spring apprentices. The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show runs Sundays June 9th-July 7th at 3 p.m. in the Papier Maché Cathedral at the Bread and Puppet farm, 753 Heights Rd, Glover, VT.
About this show Peter Schumann says, “We, the Whole Kit & Caboodle bread bakers, peace and harmony terrorists and criminal trespassers of the fascist empire offer anti-hospital-bombing calisthenics in the face of the Freedom and Democracy Bullshitters, and precise funeral rites for the collapsing Western Civilization and make our divine paper maché weaponry, as retrieved from the cardboard industry’s available refuse to defeat the capitalist hegemony and celebrate a brand-new humanity with appropriate victory dances and demonstrate our birthright as children of the one and only Mother Dirt, who makes us and unmakes us and now requires our full undivided attention.”
Bread and Puppet’s Cheap Art – books, posters, postcards, pamphlets and banners from the Bread and Puppet Press – will be for sale in the Bread & Puppet Museum Store throughout the event.
Tickets for this and other summer shows are $10 each. We ask that you purchase tickets ahead of time. However, it’s central to our philosophy that our performances are as accessible as possible and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Admission by cash donation for kids 6 and under. You can purchase tickets on our website at https://breadandpuppet.org/book-tickets-for-upcoming-shows
The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show plays Sunday afternoons June 9th through July 7th at 3 p.m.. The Principle of Hope Circus plays at 3 p.m. (sideshows at 2 p.m.) every Saturday and Sunday July 13th through August 31st. All shows at the Bread & Puppet Farm, 753 Heights Rd/Rt. 122 in Glover, VT.
Photo credit: May Hathaway

Juneteenth Emancipation Day Storytime
2024-06-15 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
The Mad River Valley Libraries announce a day of free, celebratory Juneteenth events for all ages. Each library will host a special event aimed at different audiences.
The Juneteenth celebration day kicks off with a special storytime designed for children ages 0-5 with their caregivers and siblings. Children will enjoy Juneteenth-themed picture books and crafts.

Juneteenth Freedom Dreaming Creation Workshop
2024-06-15 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
The Mad River Valley Libraries announce a day of free, celebratory Juneteenth events for all ages. Each library will host a different event that day.
Inspired by the book “Freedom Dreams, The Black Radical Imagination” by Robin D.G. Kelley, the Freedom Dreaming Creation workshop provides space to explore our relationships to the idea of freedom. Through conversation, activity, and artistic creation, we imagine environments that can exist beyond our current realities. For freedom dreaming, all you need is love and your imagination. The workshop is led by Interdisciplinary Artivist, Educator, and Warren resident janet e. dandridge.
The workshop is best suited for ages 14-adult; however, families with children as young as 8 may participate together. Pre- registration is required as spaces may be limited. Weather permitting, the workshop will be held outdoors.

Studio 100 Dance and Fitness 1st Annual Dance Recital
2024-06-15 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Harwood Union High School, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Studio 100 Dance and Fitness invite you to our 1st Annual dance recital “A Night at the Movies” featuring over 80 local dancers!

MRV Ambulance Service Father’s Day Pancake Breakfast
2024-06-16 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Ambulance Service, 4177 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
MRVAS’ FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST 2024
Kids $5, Seniors $5, Adults $8, First-Time Fathers FREE!
In addition to pancakes, there will be sausage, eggs, potatoes, pastries, fruit salad and, of course, real maple syrup provided by local producers.

The Magic Toy Box
2024-06-17 09:00 - 2024-06-21 12:00 (America/New_York) | Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont, 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, 05747, United States
A week-long half-day camp for kids ages 4 – 6 (pre-K through Gr. 1) in our beautifully renovated one-room schoolhouse. Beloved teaching artist at The Flynn and schools across Vermont, Tracy Martin takes children on a joyful journey of movement, crafts, storytelling and performance made for and by kids. Siblings welcome! Scholarships available, supported in part by Vermont Humanities. For more information or to register, email vtcornerschool@gmail.com

Cookbook Club
2024-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
In June the Warren Public Library cookbook club will feature recipes from “Half-Baked Harvest: Every Day” by Tieghan Gerard. Sign up online or at the library to prepare a recipe from the book and bring it to the library for a potluck dinner. The cookbook will be on display at the library to browse and copy the recipe of your choice.
Weather permitting, the potluck will be held on the library lawn.

Waterbury Concerts in the Park
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Park Row, Waterbury, 05676
WATERBURY
Thursday evening “Concerts in the Park” –
Event series presented by the Rotary Club of Waterbury
Free! 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm at the Rusty Parker Memorial Park
South Main Street in Downtown Waterbury, VT
(also visit the Farmers Market on Thursdays 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
6/20 – John Lackard Blues Band
Dance-able blues and grooves

Mend A Friend at Inklings!
2024-06-22 10:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Have a favorite stuffed animal that needs a hole patched? A favorite blanket that needs stitching? Join Meg Reinhold from Trillium Handcrafts at Inklings on June 22nd!!
Come for story time at 10:30am on June 22nd for a reading of “Eeyore Loses a Tail.” Then stay and let Meg give your old favorite new life!!
There is a $15 charge per item, payable on the day.

Glassmaking Summer Camp for Kids
2024-06-24 08:30 - 2024-06-28 12:30 (America/New_York) | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
Practice the mesmerizing art of glassmaking! In this week-long camp, students will hone their skills at glass fusing, sculpting, and blowing under the guidance of glass artist Sam Lightner in her on-site studio.
For students in grades 3 and up. For full camp description and to register, visit campmeade.today.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2024-06-27 17:30 - 20:30 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Ragged Company. Open 5pm – 9pm.

Family Adventure HIke
2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Boyce Hill Town Forest, 337 Boyce Rd., Fayston, Vermont, 05660
Meet up for a family-friendly adventure hike to the top of Boyce Hill and catch some amazing views. Bring water and a picnic for the top. Backpack/other carriers are recommended for the youngest hikers.

Pub Night with Live Music by Ragged Company!
2024-07-11 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Mad River Barn
Join us Thursday, July 11th for live music by Ragged Company and all of your Mad River Barn pub favorites!

Nacho’s Nachos Cooking Class at Inklings!
2024-07-12 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Ever wonder how one of the most popular dishes in America got its start? Join Vegging on the Mountain at Inklings on July 12th at 3:30pm to find out!!
After a reading of “Nacho’s Nachos”, children will have the chance to make nachos of their very own with Marci Lutsky from Vegging on the Mountain.
FREE and open to all!!
