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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Come and enjoy open air ice skating and stick n’ puck hockey in the heart of downtown Waitsfield! We will be open weekends and holidays from 12pm – 10pm, weather permitting. If we cannot open or our hours will change, we will post an update on facebook.com/skatium. For more information and to purchase a Season […]
Join us as we gather in the Living Tree sugar bush to wake up Mother Earth and Vermont’s great miraculous thaw. Hibernation season is over, so let’s celebrate! We’ll have lots to do at this all-ages seasonal celebration: See an old-school maple sugar operation run by the Crowley family at Living Tree Have fun with […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals. Open 5pm – 9pm.
The MRV Libraries are now accepting Peeps dioramas. All ages are welcome to bring in a diorama to one of the three libraries. Use your creativity to make a diorama based on a book or have a literary theme. Limit one entry per individual or team. Public viewing and voting for the Peeple’s Choice Award […]
Come and enjoy open air ice skating and stick n’ puck hockey in the heart of downtown Waitsfield! We will be open weekends and holidays from 12pm – 10pm, weather permitting. If we cannot open or our hours will change, we will post an update on facebook.com/skatium. For more information and to purchase a Season […]
The MRV Libraries are now accepting Peeps dioramas. All ages are welcome to bring in a diorama to one of the three libraries. Use your creativity to make a diorama based on a book or have a literary theme. Limit one entry per individual or team. Public viewing and voting for the Peeple’s Choice Award […]
Come and enjoy open air ice skating and stick n’ puck hockey in the heart of downtown Waitsfield! We will be open weekends and holidays from 12pm – 10pm, weather permitting. If we cannot open or our hours will change, we will post an update on facebook.com/skatium. For more information and to purchase a Season […]
The MRV Libraries are now accepting Peeps dioramas. All ages are welcome to bring in a diorama to one of the three libraries. Use your creativity to make a diorama based on a book or have a literary theme. Limit one entry per individual or team. Public viewing and voting for the Peeple’s Choice Award […]
The MRV Libraries are now accepting Peeps dioramas. All ages are welcome to bring in a diorama to one of the three libraries. Use your creativity to make a diorama based on a book or have a literary theme. Limit one entry per individual or team. Public viewing and voting for the Peeple’s Choice Award […]
The MRV Libraries are now accepting Peeps dioramas. All ages are welcome to bring in a diorama to one of the three libraries. Use your creativity to make a diorama based on a book or have a literary theme. Limit one entry per individual or team. Public viewing and voting for the Peeple’s Choice Award […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Red River North! Open 5pm – 9pm.
We are sorry to report that the 2025 LEAP Energy Fair that was to be held on Sat. April 5 has been cancelled. Our usual venue, the Crossett Brook Middle School, was flooded recently, and the gym where the fair takes place will not be available in time for the event. At this late date, […]
Inklings is proud to host the UVM String Quartet on Saturday, April 5th at 10am! Join us for a celebration of the power of music; beginning with a reading of PLAYING AT THE BORDER, followed by a performance from the UVM String Quartet! FREE and Open to All.
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Al’s Pals. Open 5pm – 9pm.
The Thief, The Spinner and The Fabulist is an exhibition that embraces the stories behind material culture from April 10-May 15th. Objects from the community will be collected and on display framing the interior boundaries of the Mad Arts gallery and arranged across the walls like a sea of still life. Accompanying this exhibition are […]
Everyone is welcome to take part in revisiting last April’s solar eclipse with songs, art, poetry and stories. Individuals who submitted work to the library a year ago will be on hand to share their stories, poetry and art. The Songbird Project will add some musical flair to the event with a few songs about […]
Save the date for the Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12th! This year’s event will return to WCVT’s main business office located at 3898 Main Street, across from Waitsfield Elementary School. The egg hunt will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m., refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and open […]
Celebrate the 3rd Annual Let’s Read Vermont Day at Inklings with multiple story times, crafts, and the launch of our spring book drive for the Children’s Literacy Foundation. Our guest readers, Emily Benz and Nicole Chick, will kick the day off! Free and Open to All!
Join Moretown Library and Friends of the Mad River for a nature movie night featuring David Attenborough’s “A Life on Our Planet”. In this moving film, celebrated naturalist and nature documentarian David Attenborough recounts his career, the devastating natural changes he’s seen during it, and his vision for our path forward. Full of both grief […]
The Thief, The Spinner and The Fabulist is an exhibition that embraces the stories behind material culture from April 10-May 15th. Objects from the community will be collected and on display framing the interior boundaries of the Mad Arts gallery and arranged across the walls like a sea of still life. Accompanying this exhibition are […]
LNT Veteran & Jim Henson Company member, Stoph Scheer, and partner Anthony “Ant” Sellitto-Budney (Break-Fast Puppets) join forces for an unforgettable occurrence of puppetry, chaos, and spiritualism. The show features a variety of acts that Stoph and Ant have performed on stages around the country, as well as their unprecedented attempt to make contact with […]
Inklings is excited to welcome back author Carrie Kruck on Saturday, May 3rd at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, ALFRED BLOOMS. Children will meet Alfred in this delightful friendship story with just a touch of whimsy. The perfect book for spring! Following the reading, Carrie will lead the children through a […]
LNT Veteran & Jim Henson Company member, Stoph Scheer, and partner Anthony “Ant” Sellitto-Budney (Break-Fast Puppets) join forces for an unforgettable occurrence of puppetry, chaos, and spiritualism. The show features a variety of acts that Stoph and Ant have performed on stages around the country, as well as their unprecedented attempt to make contact with […]
LNT Veteran & Jim Henson Company member, Stoph Scheer, and partner Anthony “Ant” Sellitto-Budney (Break-Fast Puppets) join forces for an unforgettable occurrence of puppetry, chaos, and spiritualism. The show features a variety of acts that Stoph and Ant have performed on stages around the country, as well as their unprecedented attempt to make contact with […]
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!
It’s Spring Painting with Flowers! Join Erica from A Colour Reverie at Inklings on May 10th to create one-of-a-kind creations, just in time for Mother’s Day!! Using flowers grown in Erica’s garden, she will show us how to extract their colors on paper – looking and acting like watercolors – allowing children to create their […]
Celebrate Mom with a Thoughtfully Prepared Mother’s Day Takeaway Feast Make Mother’s Day effortless and delicious with our curated takeaway menu—perfect for a relaxed family gathering at home. Choose from beautifully crafted mains, fresh seasonal sides, and indulgent dessert to create a meal Mom will love. Signature Mains Select from 3 delicious entrées—order as many […]
Families with young children are invited to honor our mothers and Mother Earth with a morning on the farm. We’ll share in song, story, and the joys of planting in the spring. Who: Young children (1–7 years old) and their families; older siblings welcome Cost: Sliding-scale donation, $18–$54 per family Our morning of fun includes: […]
Bring the mother in your life for an easy walk at the Moretown Rec Fields to look for all things blooming in field and forest. Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the conditions. Hosted by library director and naturalist Cory Stephenson
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 Vermont author, Mima Tipper, for a reading from her timely and uplifting book, “Kat’s Greek Summer.” Following the reading, Mima will answer questions from children. She’ll also share insight into how she approaches her writing – all while enjoying delicious food!! Registration is FREE. Only 20 seats are available. Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks@gmail.com Purchase […]
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.
Join us for the Middlesex Community Energy Fair hosted by Camp Meade. Food trucks, live music, art activities (for all ages!), Local + Youth Art Exhibits, an EV car show, electric tools, energy efficiency displays + demos. Gather together with your neighbors, families and friends!
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.
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!
It’s Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore colors, shapes, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include making one-of-a-kind butterflies, garden themed art, and colorful caterpillars. Begins Friday, May 30th and […]
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 down to the river for a morning of family friendly exploration activities with Friends of the Mad River and Audubon Vermont. We’ll explore the connection between birds and rivers, spending time learning about the habitat along rivers, the birds that live there, and the river creatures that they eat. We’ll have the chance to […]
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 […]
Enchanted Lion’s Claudia Bedrick will join Inklings for a reading of their beautiful book, THERE WAS A SHADOW! Selected by the New York Times as one of the best children’s books of 2024, this charming story invites readers to notice the position of the sun and the subtle ways in which light and shadow reveal […]
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!
It’s Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore colors, shapes, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include making one-of-a-kind butterflies, garden themed art, and colorful caterpillars. Begins Friday, May 30th and […]
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.
Author and former math teacher, Christine Foster Harvey will be at Inklings on Saturday, June 7th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, PIE FOR BREAKFAST. This charming, math-themed story of a pie-loving bear is sure to engage young readers!
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from The Tenderbellies! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Thursday in the summer!
It’s Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore colors, shapes, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include making one-of-a-kind butterflies, garden themed art, and colorful caterpillars. Begins Friday, May 30th and […]
Four Fridays, four films, picked by kids for kids. Come to the Corner School in Granville to watch a great movie, eat oreos, and hang with friends in a comfortable space. Doors open at 6:30. Movie starts at 7. June 13 – Princess Monoke, PG-13 June 20 – The School for Good and Evil, PG-13 […]
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.
MRVAS’ FATHER’S DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST FATHER’S DAY SUNDAY! Kids $8, Seniors $8 Adults $12 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
