The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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All aboard!! Join The Collection and Inklings for a Saturday celebration of the most enchanting way to travel – Trains!!! Children will enjoy building and playing with BRIO’s classic wooden toy trains! – A train themed storytime – And get their own engineer cap & honorary engineer certificate. The fun starts at 11am! FREE and […]
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!
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.
Inklings is excited to launch its Summer Writing Camp for Kids!! Our summer writing program is designed for children to develop their own adventure stories using exercises, lessons, and fun activities. Children will enjoy a week of imaginative writing prompts, creating characters, art activities, and mythic world building. Young writers will have the chance to […]
Enjoy a week of fun on the farm, with visits to the animals, planting seeds, healthy cooking, and harvesting farm-fresh foods like delicious berries. Each afternoon we explore the wonders of the river, with swimming, games, and nature adventures. Two sessions: 6/30-7-4 & 8/18-22 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-3pm) For kids ages 7–12. Full details on our […]
Inklings is excited to launch its Summer Writing Camp for Kids!! Our summer writing program is designed for children to develop their own adventure stories using exercises, lessons, and fun activities. Children will enjoy a week of imaginative writing prompts, creating characters, art activities, and mythic world building. Young writers will have the chance to […]
Enjoy a week of fun on the farm, with visits to the animals, planting seeds, healthy cooking, and harvesting farm-fresh foods like delicious berries. Each afternoon we explore the wonders of the river, with swimming, games, and nature adventures. Two sessions: 6/30-7-4 & 8/18-22 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-3pm) For kids ages 7–12. Full details on our […]
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.
Inklings is excited to launch its Summer Writing Camp for Kids!! Our summer writing program is designed for children to develop their own adventure stories using exercises, lessons, and fun activities. Children will enjoy a week of imaginative writing prompts, creating characters, art activities, and mythic world building. Young writers will have the chance to […]
Enjoy a week of fun on the farm, with visits to the animals, planting seeds, healthy cooking, and harvesting farm-fresh foods like delicious berries. Each afternoon we explore the wonders of the river, with swimming, games, and nature adventures. Two sessions: 6/30-7-4 & 8/18-22 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-3pm) For kids ages 7–12. Full details on our […]
Inklings is excited to launch its Summer Writing Camp for Kids!! Our summer writing program is designed for children to develop their own adventure stories using exercises, lessons, and fun activities. Children will enjoy a week of imaginative writing prompts, creating characters, art activities, and mythic world building. Young writers will have the chance to […]
Enjoy a week of fun on the farm, with visits to the animals, planting seeds, healthy cooking, and harvesting farm-fresh foods like delicious berries. Each afternoon we explore the wonders of the river, with swimming, games, and nature adventures. Two sessions: 6/30-7-4 & 8/18-22 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-3pm) For kids ages 7–12. Full details on our […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Jaded Ravins! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
Inklings is excited to launch its Summer Writing Camp for Kids!! Our summer writing program is designed for children to develop their own adventure stories using exercises, lessons, and fun activities. Children will enjoy a week of imaginative writing prompts, creating characters, art activities, and mythic world building. Young writers will have the chance to […]
Enjoy a week of fun on the farm, with visits to the animals, planting seeds, healthy cooking, and harvesting farm-fresh foods like delicious berries. Each afternoon we explore the wonders of the river, with swimming, games, and nature adventures. Two sessions: 6/30-7-4 & 8/18-22 (Mon-Fri, 9 am-3pm) For kids ages 7–12. Full details on our […]
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.
Come out to the 2nd Annual Mad River Valley Summer Carnival for an afternoon of fabulous fun. Families will enjoy games, food, a bounce house, face painting, live animals and more. There’s even a dunk tank and raffle! LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Featuring the Brothers Miclon, a juggling extravaganza!! Admission is FREE. All money raised from activity […]
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!
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.
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 […]
2025 is bringing DOUBLE the ducky fun with two races this year. Not required, but for both races, you have the option to “adopt” a plastic duck, we chuck it into the Mad River, and then nature takes over. Your noble little duck will bob, weave, and battle its way downstream for about 100 yards, […]
Magic, laughs and sleight of hand. Ben has created an 80 minute in your face stand up comedy show combined with magic and Illusions that widely appeals to both adults and kids. Ben has won multiple awards and has performed all over New England, as well as Las Vegas. From the moment he walks into […]
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 […]
