The Mad River Valley Village

Story Book, Art & Book Class at Inklings!
2025-11-13 15:00 - 2025-12-18 16:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Jump into your favorite picture books for six weeks of story inspired art!! Starting November 13th.
Each week children will receive their own book; either a picture book classic or a brand new favorite. Following a read aloud, children will jump into art projects based on the story.
Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts November 13th.
REC. GRADES: K – 3
ONLY 11 SEATS AVAILABLE PER CLASS.
Price: $240 ($40 per class). Includes books and materials.

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-19 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun!
Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials, and color matching.
Begins Friday, Nov. 7th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Playpalooza
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | The Colection
Join us on Saturday November 15 from our annual Playpalooza Holiday Kickoff. Free activities will be happening both inside and outside the store so come on over the Mad River Gren to play! Pull a carrot for your secret discount and free gift with purchase while supplies last. Activites from 10-4 , teh store open 9:30 to 5. Come have fun, play and shop local this year!

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades 4 – 6
2025-11-17 15:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-24 15:00 - 16:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 each artist. The perfect way to expand your child’s creativity!!
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades K – 3
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:30 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 artist’s work. A perfect introduction to the wider world of creativity!!
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK

Emmy Award-winning Animator Hayley Morris visits Inklings!
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join our second very special guest reader; Emmy Award-winning Animator Hayley Morris, on Saturday November 22nd at 11am!
Hayley will be reading LOTTE’S MAGICAL PAPER PUPPETS. Afterward, she’ll talk with children about the fascinating work she does as an animator.
Then Hayley will lead children through a fun paper puppet craft, followed by a stop-motion animation demonstration!!
FREE and OPEN to ALL!

Family Fridays!
2025-11-28 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-05 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2025-12-19 16:30 - 18:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm.
Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore!
A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +

Dinner with Kekla Magoon at Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-12-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join acclaimed Vermont author, Kekla Magoon, for a reading from her New York Times bestselling book, “The Secret Library.” Following the reading, Kekla will answer questions from children. She’ll also share her insight into the writing process – all while enjoying delicious food!
Kekla is a recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, four Coretta Scott King Honors, two Walter Award Honors, and an NAACP Image Award, in addition to being a finalist for the National Book Award!
The event is FREE.
Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks@gmail.com
Purchase a copy of “The Secret Library” in advance, using the event link!
Date: December 5th, 6pm – 7pm
Location: Inklings Children’s Books

Wreath Making with Art Pop at Inklings!
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Art Pop! at Inklings on December 6th to create one-of-a-kind wreaths to kick off your holiday season!!
Children and their grown-ups will have a chance to create their own wreath with local mixed greenery and finish with the decorations of their choice.
Sign up while seats are still available, using the EVENT LINK
DATE: Saturday, December 6th
TIME: 11:00am – 12:00pm
COST: $30 / per child (includes materials)

Author George Woodard Visits Inklings Children’s Books!
2025-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Vermont author George Woodard for a reading of what is sure to be a lasting holiday classic – THE CHRISTMAS CALF!
This whimsical tale of wonder and delight invites us to be part of something truly magical. “A true holiday miracle through the perspective of a nine-year old farm boy.”
A holiday craft will follow the reading!

Mad River Chorale Holiday Concert
2025-12-12 19:30 - 22:00 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Mad River Chorale Holiday Concert
Hope Lights The Way

Mary Jane Austin, conductor
Alison Cerutti, pianist
Music of Charpentier, Lauridsen, Gjeilo, Sweelinck & Victoria
String Quintet, Flutes & piano
Sing A Long, Holiday Caroles & The Halleluja Chorus

Holiday Grief Workshop for Families
2025-12-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
A Holiday Grief Workshop for Families hosted by Rachel Wylie-Fenton of Where the Love Lies and Chelsie Lang of Camp Knock Knock. Saturday Dec 13th
This two hour workshop is open to families who are navigating grief during the holidays. The first hour, kids and adults will be in separate groups to explore grief in a gently facilitated container. Then, the families will come back together for a craft activity that they can take home and incorporate in their holiday celebrations.

Gingerbread House Decorating (Kids)
2025-12-14 13:00 - 16:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Enjoy a fun afternoon with the kiddos decorating gingerbread houses. Hot chocolate included and the bar will be open for the grown-ups.
Call, text or go online to reserve your kit

Sled Dog Meet & Greet
2025-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Warren Town Green, 413 Main Street, Warren, Vermont, 05674, United States
The Warren Public Library will host an interactive educational program with the huskies of Siber Sled Dogs.
Participants will learn about the dogs’ sledding and training with time for petting and photos after the presentation.
This outdoor event is free and open to all. Wear winter clothes and leave pets at home.

Mad River Chorale Holiday Concert
2025-12-14 19:30 - 22:00 | United Church of Christ/Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 North Main Street 8 North Main Street, Waterbury, Vermont, 05676, United States
Mad River ChoraleHoliday Concert
Hope Lights The Way
Mary jane Austin, conductor
Alison Cerutti, pianist
Mucis of Charpentier, Lauridsen, Gjeilo, Sweelinck & Victoria
String Quintet, Flutes & Piano
Sing Along- Holiday Charoles & The hallelujah Choras

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Madigan Linnane!
2025-12-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Madigan Linnane! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

Memory Tree Lighting Ceremony
2025-12-18 16:30 - 17:30 | The Slow Road by Shaw’s, Slow Road, Waitsfield, 05673
The Mad River Valley Memory Tree provides a way for community members to remember and honor a loved one, event, or anything close to your hearts and support a great cause too. At the tree lighting ceremony the bulb dedications are read. Each light dedication costs $5 with donations matched by the Winthrop H. Smith Jr. Family Foundation. All funds raised from the Memory Tree initiative are donated to the stewardMRV program that works to steward the MRV’s outdoor recreational access point.
The Mad River Valley Memory Tree has long been a highlight to the annual illumination of the valley. It began as a fundraising project of the Mad River Valley Lions Club back in the 1970’s.
The original concept was borrowed from the Saint Johnsbury Lions Club. Each year they would hold a tree lighting ceremony on a Friday in December just after dark where they would read the names of those who bought bulbs and for whom. After the Lions Club disbanded the Memory Tree tradition went away until Joan Wilson, John Gallagher and Nancy and Jess Mobley revived the idea in 2013. Each year a different cause is selected as the beneficiary of the funds raised.
Honor Your Memory Today!
$5 each or 5 for $20

Studio 100 presents: The Nutcracker
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Harwood Union High School, 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Step into the magic of the holidays with Studio 100’s adaptation of The Nutcracker — a spirited reimagining of the classic ballet, performed by our talented young dancers!
Follow Clara on her enchanting adventure through dazzling dreamscapes filled with snowflakes, toy soldiers, and sweets from around the world — each brought to life through a colorful mix of ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary dance.
This joyful performance blends tradition with creativity, showcasing the energy and imagination of our dancers while keeping the heart of The Nutcracker alive.
A perfect holiday celebration for the whole family!

​Joslin Library’s 6th Annual Winter Solstice Tea Party
2025-12-21 16:00 - 17:30 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Join Joslin Library on the shortest day of the year for our 6th annual celebration of light and community.
We’ll have tea, goodies, a cozy fire, a shadow puppet show, and plenty of songs and chants to get us in the spirit.
Magical music-maker Lynn Noble will once again lead our singalong. A
ll are welcome – no singing chops required. For all ages. Special thanks to the Friends of Joslin Library for their help!
