The Mad River Valley Village

Let’s Read Vermont Day at Inklings Children’s Books
2025-04-12 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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!

Nature Movie Night – “A Life On Our Planet”
2025-04-17 18:00 - 19:45 | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
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 and hope, this film is a must see for anyone who cares about our wild places and their fate.

The Thief, The Spinner and The Fabulist
2025-04-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
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 2 story-telling nights on April 10th & 26th from 5-7pm, where creatives from the community share their stories of how these objects came into their lives.
The gallery is open to all artists who would like to paint/draw/sculpt the objects from observation or interpret in any medium.
Bring your ‘easels’ during open hours Tues-Sat, 1-5pm.

PUPPET SEANCE: An Occult Summoning and Also A Variety Show and Also an Advice Show
2025-05-02 19:30, 2025-05-03 19:30, 2025-05-04 14:00 | Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main Street, Montpelier, 05602
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 entities from the otherworld through ancient animist ritual. What could Possibly go wrong!?
Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but not required. (LNT’s State of the Art Bio-Defense Air Purification “Synexis” System is also in service 24/7 keeping everyone as safe as possible.)
WHEN: May 2, 3, & 4, 2025
WHERE: Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT (& Livestream!)
TIME: 7:30pm on Friday & Saturday; 2pm on Sunday
COST: $19 – $24. Center reserved guarantee seats available for additional fee.
INFO & TICKETS: WWW.LOSTNATIONTHEATER.ORG
The Flood made LNT/City Hall’s elevator inoperable, requiring climbing stairs to attend in person. The play will be available digitally to make the show accessible to those unable to physically join us. We appreciate your understanding during this emergency situation. Since we cannot provide wheelchair/walker access, please call us (802-229-0492) or email info@lostnationtheater.org to discuss options for seeing the show.
SPONSORS: Vermont Recovery & Resilience Fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, Montpelier Strong Fund, The City of Montpelier, Vermont Mutual Insurance, The Random Acts of Kindness Fund, National Life Group, The World, Eternity, The Estate of Ted Richards, The Mary Shriver Fund of the Alan Weiss Estate
ABOUT LNT: Lost Nation Theater winner “Theater of the Decade” – Broadway World (2020); “Best of New England”, Yankee Magazine, was named “One of the Best regional theaters in America” by the New York Drama League, “Outstanding Achievement Award” from the New England Theatre Conference; and has won the People’s Choice awards from both Seven Days and The Times Argus for Best Theater.

Author Carrie Kruck Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 very special craft!!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Jaded Ravins!
2025-05-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
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!

Painting with Flowers at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-05-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 own unique spring artwork.
Sign up using the event link!

Mother’s Day Takeaway Feast
2025-05-11 09:00 - 12:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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 as you need for your celebration:
The Farmer – Sliced Maple Dijon Chicken
The Forager – Mushroom, Spring Onion & Chèvre Tart
The Fisherman – House Crab Cakes
Seasonal Sides (included with every order)
• Spring Salad with Strawberries, Sliced Almonds, Pecorino & Poppyseed Dressing
• Fresh Herbed Couscous
• Potato Rösti
• Lemony Asparagus Salad
• Melon, Pistachios & Mint with Honey Yogurt Dressing
• Mushroom Bisque
• Fresh Baked Focaccia
Sweet Endings
• Every meal includes Apple Crumble Tart
A La Carte Additions
Looking to round out your table? Add these crowd-pleasers:
• Creamy Mac n’ Cheese
• Sliced Misty Knoll Maple Dijon Chicken Breast
• House smoked Smoked Salmon
✨ How It Works:
• Pre-order your Mother’s Day meal by noon on Wednesday May 7
• Pick up on Sunday May 11 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
• Simple reheating instructions included—so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating Mom.

Mother’s Day on the Farm
2025-05-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
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:
—Song and movement under the tent with Miss Andrea from Musical Munchkins
—Decorating and planting flowerpots to give to moms and grandmothers, remembering the value in honoring our parents
—Planting veggies in the garden that will be harvested later for the local food shelf
—Visiting farm animals
While children are enjoying the farm with LTA’s farm educators, parents are invited for a discussion about raising healthy children
Families are invited to bring their own picnic lunch and stay to enjoy some more time on the land!

Wildflower Walk with Mom
2025-05-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Moretown Recreation Fields, 79 School Street, Moretown, Vermont, 05660, United States
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

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2025-05-15 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-05-29 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
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!

Dinner with Mima Tipper at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-05-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 a copy of “Kat’s Greek Summer” in advance, using the event link!
Date: May 16th, 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Dinner: Provided

Waitsfield Farmer’s Market
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-24 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-05-31 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Mad River Green Shops, 107 M, waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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.

Middlesex Community Energy Fair
2025-05-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Camp Meade, 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex, 05602
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!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2025-05-22 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
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!

Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-05-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs
Price: $85 (all six classes)
Drop-in Price: $15/per class

River Exploration: From Bugs to Birds
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:30 | Lareau Park, 6051 Vermont Rte 100, Waitesfield, VT, 05673
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 take a walk and look for birds, flip rocks in the stream in search of bugs, and take part in fun activities like a scavenger hunt and demonstrations of popular nature apps.
This event is free, meant for all ages and welcomes families with children! Come with a curious mind, waterproof boots if you would like to wade in the river, and binoculars if you have them.
Registration is required for this event. Please sign up at bit.ly/bugstobirds or on the event website.
This event is part of the Mad About Birds Day hosted by Friends of the Mad River, an day of activities celebrating the Mad River Valley’s birds and the landscapes they call home. To learn more and see the other events happening as part of the celebration, visit friendsofthemadriver.org/madaboutbirds.

Explore the Seasons with Naturalist-Led Hikes at Stark Mountain
2025-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Mad River Glen, 57 Schuss Pass Road, Waitsfield, 05673
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 of fall foliage, participants will immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Green Mountains. Along the way, Gene will help hikers discover signs of wildlife, listen for bird calls echoing through the forest, spot animal tracks on the trail, or even find a well-worn bear tree.
The hikes will take place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on the last Saturday of every month:
May 31, June 28, July 26, August 30, September 27, and October 25
After each hike, participants are invited to unwind at the Mad River Glen Stark’s Pub, where they can grab a bite or a drink and enjoy the stunning mountain views.
The hikes are free, but registration is required and space is limited.
To register or learn more, visit:
bit.ly/NatureHikes2025

An Enchanted Lion Storytime at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-06-01 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 and obscure things both in the world and in ourselves.
Following the reading, Claudia will talk to the children about why she finds children’s books inspiring and what it’s like to work in publishing.
A very special shadow craft will follow!

Author Christine Foster Harvey Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring The Tenderbellies!
2025-06-12 17:30 - 20:30 | Mad River Barn
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!
