The Mad River Valley Village

Farm and River Camps (Preschool too!)
2023-12-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-03 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-06 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-07 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-08 09:00 - 15:00, 2023-12-09 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) and 5 more dates | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Living Tree Alliance’s camps immerse children in the life of the homestead, rivers and forests through farming, cooking, nature crafts, swimming, and forest and field games. In the afternoon, participants explore the forest through play, fort building and of course spend ample time splashing in the Mad River and Dowsville Creek. Preschoolers will be welcome this week. Please inquire about paying per diem if a child can not attend for the week.

Winter Market at Firefolk Arts
2023-12-02 14:00 - 17:00 | Firefolk Arts, 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
ARTISTS + FOOD VENDORS
art / ceramics / herbs / prints / clothing / food / gifts / knitwear / weaving / woodcraft / decor

Spring Hill School Bid & Boogie Fundraiser
2023-12-03 08:00 - 10:00
Spring Hill School’s 24rd annual Bid & Boogie fundraiser is coming up soon!
THE BID: The online auction is open November 17 through 10:00am on Sunday, December 3rd. Winning items will be picked up at Spring Hill School on Sunday, December 3rd from 3:00pm- 6:00pm. Special thanks to our sponsors and the many local businesses, artisans and families who donated to the auction. Shop local for a great cause!
THE BOOGIE: Stay tuned for more information about The Valley’s best dance party (and Spring Hill School’s 40th birthday bash), spring 2024!

Weekly Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books!
2023-12-05 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-12-12 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-12-19 09:30 - 10:15 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Weekly Storytime at Inklings! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30am for a read aloud under the cherry blossom tree.
And what goes better with books than a delicious snack?! Bring any item from Three Mountain Cafe and get 10% off your second book purchase.

VT Pioneers Sled Hockey Holiday Community Party & Fundraiser
2023-12-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Valley Meade Dispensary, 8 Vermont Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Fundraiser for Central Vermont Pioneers Sled Hockey
Donation at the door – Hot and cold appetizers – Drinks – Music
A live wreath stroll silent auction. Wreaths decorated in a theme of “What I love or what I love to do”
Questions or donation of appetizer or making a wreath contact Nancy at (802) 522-7959

Holiday Open House
2023-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
We will feature books as gift ideas for all ages and serve refreshments. Some books from the Tempest and Inklings bookstores will be on sale too.

Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books
2023-12-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Inklings welcomes Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday storytime on December 9th at 10:30am, for a reading of ALL ARE NEIGHBORS by Alexandra Penfold.
All Are Neighbors is an uplifting story of a community coming together to welcome a new member of the neighborhood, reminding us that we all have a place and can contribute.
Mina Smith created her nonprofit, Love Your Neighbor VT, to help challenged, vulnerable, and homeless people from all walks of life.
A craft will follow the reading!!

Jolly Gingerbread Decorating 2023
2023-12-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Celebrate the season with this sweet holiday tradition! Gather at the Barn at the 1824 House Inn with Taste Place General Manager and Culinary Institute-trained pastry chef Mary Tuthill for a family-friendly afternoon event filled with gingerbread decorating ideas.
Henders Bake Shop gingerbread houses will be pre-assembled and ready for your festive flair.

Community Holiday Breakfast Buffet
2023-12-10 08:30 - 11:15 | St. Leo’s Hall, 109 S Main St, Waterbury, VT, United States
There will be a Holiday Breakfast open to all community members Sunday, December 10th from 8:30 to 11:15am at St. Leo’s Hall 109 South Main Street in Waterbury directly behind St. Andrew’s Church.
Admission is free, donations will be accepted to benefit the Charity fund of Knights of Columbus Council 2985.
A special Holiday VIP has been invited, so bring the kids!
The council supports many local foodshelves and providers of services to those in need. Other projects are the Coats for Kids program, support for the Kurn Hattin Homes for Children, Scholarships for high school seniors and many more.
Contact: Steve Longchamp 802-343-9453

Handcraft & Chat
2023-12-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Moretown Town Hall, 1147 Rte 100B, Moretown, VT, 05660
Share space and create community while working on independent projects in a cozy setting with tea and snacks. While there is no formal instruction, beginners are most welcome!

Holiday Concert, “Peace On Earth”
2023-12-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Waterbury Congragational Church, Route 100, Waterbury, VT
Mad River Chorale’s holiday concert this year has the sorely-needed theme, Peace on Earth. Music by FInzi, Buxtehude, Poulenc, Britten and Chilcott includes some familiar and some less-familiar music of the season. We are delighted to announce that the audience singalong of familiar carols and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah will return after a three-year hiatus.
Our community chorus has received very positive responses from our audiences and music reviews. Conductor/musical director Mary Jane Austin and collaborative accompanist Alison Cerutti, along with vocal coach and operatic bass Erik Kroncke, prepare, support, and and perform with our group of central Vermont singers.

Breakfast with Santa at Rumble’s
2023-12-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Sugarbush Resort, 102 Forest Drive Warren, VT 05674, Warren, 05674
Come see Santa and make your Christmas wish! This holiday tradition is filled with fun and a wonderful chance to see your little ones make magic with Santa. Parents can take photos of children while they are sitting on Santa’s lap! Rumble’s Bistro & Bar will be open for dining during and after the event.

Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout
2023-12-16 12:00 - 16:00 | Mad River Valley, Mad River Valley
Join Waitsfield shops for an afternoon of holiday cheer and extended hours on Saturday, December 16.
From 12pm – 4pm, participating Waitsfield stores – see list below – welcome everyone for an activity-filled day of fun for the children, allowing grown-ups the chance to explore the shops of Waitsfield.
PLANNED ACTIVITIES:
Lower Waitsfield:
Cookie decorating at the Joslin Memorial Library, 1PM – 3PM
Mrs. Claus and Santa’s Helper collect letters to Santa at Library steps, 1PM – 2PM
Santa Claus on Bridge Street, 1PM – 2PM
Lighting of luminaries at 4:15PM
Upper Waitsfield:
Hot cocoa, warm drinks, and holiday treats at Three Mountain Cafe, 12PM – 4PM
Free s’more making at Stephanie Grace Ceramics, 12PM – 4PM
Write letters to Santa, craft making, and story time at Inklings Children’s Books, 12PM – 4PM
Candy canes at Whippletree Design
Sparkling Cider at Product Think Tank
Santa’s Helper collects letters to Santa at The Collection, 2:15PM – 3:15PM
Photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Barrie Fisher Photo + Gallery, 2:15PM – 3:15PM
PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES:
4orty Bridge Boutique
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Artisans’ Gallery
Barrie Fisher Photo + Gallery
Blockhouse Studio
The Collection
Finery by Sasha Walsh
Inklings Children’s Books
Joslin Memorial Library
Mad River Massage
Mad River Taste Place
The Mad Rover
Product Think Tank
Someday Boutique
Stephanie Grace Ceramics
Three Mountain Cafe
Whippletree Design

Holiday Concert, “Peace On Earth”
2023-12-17 19:30 - 21:00 | Waitsfield United Church Village Meeting House, 4355 Main St, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Chorale’s holiday concert this year has the sorely-needed theme, Peace on Earth. Music by FInzi, Buxtehude, Poulenc, Britten and Chilcott includes some familiar and some less-familiar music of the season. We are delighted to announce that the audience singalong of familiar carols and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah will return after a three-year hiatus.
Our community chorus has received very positive responses from our audiences and music reviews. Conductor/musical director Mary Jane Austin and collaborative accompanist Alison Cerutti, along with vocal coach and operatic bass Erik Kroncke, prepare, support, and and perform with our group of central Vermont singers.
$20 adults – $15 for Students/Seniors – Under 12 Free

Solstice Stargazing
2023-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Moretown Recreation Fields, 79 School Street, Moretown, Vermont, 05660, United States
Drop in anytime and explore the sky on the longest night of the year with Joel Greene from the Vermont Astronomical Society. Telescopes, binoculars and hot chocolate will be provided, please make sure to dress to be comfortable outside.

Inklings Children’s Books – 2 DAY SALE!
2023-12-22 09:00 - 2023-12-23 17:00 | Unnamed Venue, United States
It’s time for Inklings Jolabokaflod two-day sale.
Jolabokaflod is the Icelandic tradition of reading a book on Christmas Eve usually, in front of the fire with something chocolatey.
On Friday and Saturday, December 22 and 23, Inklings will be having its first annual Jolabokaflod Sale, offering 10% off purchases store-wide. QUAYL’S CHOCOLATES will be joining us on December 22 from noon to 2:00 p.m. with her homemade chocolate.MADIGAN LINNANE will be joining us on December 23 at noon to play some holiday favorites for the children.
