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Mad River Valley Community Calendar

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Waitsfield Holiday Walkabout

Mad River Valley Mt Ellen

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 […]

Portuguese Wine Dinner

The Pitcher Inn 275 Main Street, Warren

We’ll be “visiting” Portugal, reveling in Chef Jacob’s take on classic Portuguese cuisine while enjoying Sommelier Tunney’s selections from Douro Valley in the this wine-rich country.

Climate and Ecology Book Discussion

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

We will discuss the book, The Bear, by Andrew Krivak. A few copies of the book are available now at the Joslin Memorial Library. Please remember to register in advance if you plan on attending the lively discussion.

Ski with a Naturalist

Blueberry Lake Blueberry Lake, Warren, Vermont, United States

Join Friends of the Mad River for a unique outdoor experience where you can enjoy cross-country skiing (or snowshoeing) alongside a knowledgeable naturalist! This family-friendly event combines the thrill of skiing with the opportunity to learn about the surrounding nature and wildlife. Our naturalist will guide you through the trails, pointing out interesting flora and […]

Seed Swap

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Join your friends and neighbors in getting ready for the upcoming growing season with a community seed swap hosted by the MRV Libraries and ShareMRV. We invite you to drop your seeds to swap off at Joslin, Moretown or Warren libraries the week before the swap: March 16-22. Seeds should not be more than two […]

Poetry Slam

Mad River Barn

The MRV Libraries and VT Slammaster Geof Hewitt hosts a Poetry Slam.

Lantern Making Workshop

Rainbow Bridge Community Center 81 N. Main St. Suite 2 Barre, VT 05641, Barre, Vermont, United States

For Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Mosaic Vermont is holding an art workshop for members of the community to make homemade lanterns for themselves or for someone they care about. The lanterns represent hope and remembrance of those affected by sexual harm. These lanterns will be hung and lit during our annual Take Back the […]

Concert at Firefolk Arts: Indie Folk + Americana / all ages

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

CONCERT: Thursday, April 11 3 Indie Folk Artists- Live Show 6:30 doors / 7 pm show — $15 // Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the Door All ages are welcome! + Mocktails for sale during this show Join us for a concert featuring touring musicians, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (Queer Americana from Philly, PA), Blair Borax […]

Staged Reading of the play Murder By the Book

Warren Library 413 Main St, Warren, VT

Everyone is invited to the Staged Reading of the play Murder by the Book, written by Canadian playwright Laura Teasdale and sponsored by Louise Penny. The comedy takes place in the library and you might recognize some of the characters. Refreshments will be served. Donations welcome.

Drag Story Hour

Warren Town Hall 42 Cemetary Rd, Warren, VT

Drag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like… …drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy […]

Mad River Triathlon

Around the Valley

Mad River Triathlon is a four-sports event set in picturesque Mad River Valley, VT. The running race starts at the Warren School and follows the Mad River Path and VT 100. Racers will follow footpaths along the River and the shoulder of the road for 5 miles to the start of the paddling leg at […]

Sorrows + Sunshine- Grief Writing Workshop with Rachel Wylie at Firefolk Arts

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

Open to All: Ages 13+ April 20th 1 – 3 pm @ Firefolk Arts: 4424 Main St. Waitsfield Please Register by Email:  firefolkarts@gmail.com Facilitator, Rachel Wylie believes that story is a powerful tool for connection, meaning-seeking, healing, and integrating the most beautiful and challenging parts of life. Grief can often feel very solitary, but sharing […]

BUILDING AFFORDABILITY SPEAKER SERIES – AFFORDABLE HOUSING: UNDERSTANDING LOCAL AND GLOBAL APPROACHES WITH ANYA BRICKMAN RAREDON

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

Affordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches with Anya Brickman Raredon Drawing from her experience in over 20 countries, Anya Brickman Raredon will share examples of housing ecosystem analyses that have led to the development of programs, policies, and projects to increase access and affordability of housing around the world. Whether in the US, an […]

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers – Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a […]

Mother’s Day Glass Gift Event at Inklings!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Join us on May 8th at 3PM! Spencer from Salt & Sand Studios is coming back to Inklings, to help children create one-of-a-kind glass images for Mother’s Day!!! REGISTRATION is required. Just follow the LINK. – No experience necessary. – $25 per student. – 1 hour experience. – Ages 7 and up. – Vaccination required, […]

Vermont Womenprenuers “Bizz, Buzz, Brews” at Lawson’s!

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Come join us for a day of networking, learning, and fun at Lawson’s Finest Liquids! Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for all womenpreneurs looking to connect with like-minded individuals. Enjoy delicious brews, engaging conversations, and valuable insights to help grow your business. Don’t miss out on this […]

Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Inklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro. Set in a fantasy garden, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading, […]

SunCommon “Sip & Sun” at Lawson’s Finest

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

SunCommon is excited to celebrate the return of the spring time sun with a “Sip & Sun” community event at Lawson’s Finest Liquids in Waitsfield Come down to Lawson’s where SunCommon will provide snacks and a complimentary beverage for everyone who attends. In the world of solar, things are always changing. Come down and talk […]

Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Inklings is so excited to welcome author – and Waitsfield native – Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE. This beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It’s […]

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers – Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a […]

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers – Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a […]

The Art & History of Tea // Tasting & Meditative Practice

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

Led by Vanessa Santos Eugenio Saturday, May 25th, 2024 — 3-6 PM COST: $30 Join Vanessa Santos Eugenio for a gentle afternoon, learning a history of tea and creation of various teas, intuitive gongfu style brewing, and meditative practice. We will explore two types of high mountain oolongs and one hong cha (red tea). While […]

Family tree planting and care workshop

Living Tree Alliance 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, United States

Join Brian Mohr (Ember Hill Farm) at Living Tree Alliance’s (LTA) community orchard to learn about planting and caring for fruit trees and berry bushes. Brian will model a few techniques, and then folks will plant fruit trees and shrubs in the orchard. LTA educator Melanie Grubman will also lead families in some activities, and […]

Harwood students show documentary film made in northern India in partnership with Himalayan students!

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Please join the seven HUHS students and two faculty who traveled to Chakouri, Northern India in March as they share their documentary film made in conjunction with students from the Himalayan Intercollege. The film is entitled “Himalayan Conservation” and will be shown at the Big Picture Theater from 5:00- 6:30 on Thursday, May 30. Admission […]

VT Kindness Project: Returning Home to Ourselves

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Come to the Moretown Library for a free wellness event with trauma educator and local PA Kimberly Pierce, and view her short film followed by a discussion on the impacts of stress and childhood trauma, and what we can do to help heal ourselves. Light refreshments provided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/FYnJg154TGewD1hw5 The Vermont Kindness Project believes […]

Meet the Artist, Ashley H Mohrman

Stephanie Grace Ceramics Mad River Green Shopping Center, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Please join us for a reception to Meet the Artist, Ashley H Mohrman at Stephanie Grace Ceramics at Mad River Green Shopping Center on Friday, May 31, 3-5. The exhibit includes Ashley’s joyful and exuberant botanical compositions that reflect Ashley’s celebration of nature and beauty. Each image and every flower pressed captures a meaningful story […]

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers – Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a […]

Birding By Ear Workshop

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Have you ever wondered which bird is making what sound in the overwhelming chorus of song this time of year? Then join the library and the Mad Birders as we delve into the exciting world of birding using our ears. We will meet indoors on Saturday afternoon to learn the basics, then practice these skills […]

Spring Hill School’s Bid & Boogie

Bliss Ridge Farm 216 Gove Road, Moretown, Vermont, United States

Help Spring Hill School celebrate 40 years of helping children (and grown ups) grow! Coming up Saturday, June 1st is the second part of our annual fundraiser “The Bid & Boogie”. We checked off the “Bid” last fall with a very successful online auction and now it’s time to party! Please plan to join us […]

Bread and Puppet Museum Opening and The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show

Bread and Puppet Theater 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, United States

Bread & Puppet will host our traditional Museum Open House Sunday, June 2nd at 2 p.m. As always, this celebratory afternoon of performances, bread, and museum appreciation will mark the beginning of a bustling summer season at the Bread & Puppet farm. The Open House will begin at the entrance of our Museum, where local […]

Spring Hill School presents The Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show!

Lareau Farm Inn 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield

To celebrate Spring Hill School’s 40th birthday, Spring Hill School presents the Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show, “The Perils of Mr. Punch: Let’s Agree to Disagree” . We’re so pleased to welcome Modern Times back for a second year. This is an event for all! Co-founders Rose Friedman and Justin Lander are a […]

Make your own Pride Flag!

Rainbow Bridge Community Center 81 N. Main St. Suite 2 Barre, VT 05641, Barre, Vermont, United States

Join Mosaic in making personalized Pride Flags! We’ll supply white bandanas and paint, you bring the creativity! Create your own flag that represents who you are, write your favorite phrase, and what pride means to you!

Meet the Winemaker: Camila Carrillo

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

We’re thrilled that winemaker Camila Carrillo of La Montañuela will be with us at The Local on Thursday, June 6th! She’s a first generation winegrower who is farming and making wine here in Vermont under the direction of Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber of La garagista. We’ll be tasting through her wines, learning about her […]

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia

Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT, United States

June’s pub trivia is all about cars, whether in movies, books, film or on the streets. Come and share your knowledge as we take a rollicking ride. Be sure to call the Hostel Tevere in advance to land a table at 802-496-9222.

Mountain Gardeners’ Plant Sale

The Slow Road by Shaw’s Slow Road, Waitsfield

Locally Grown Perennials $7.50 per plant / $20 for 3 plants One of the highlights of our year is the Plant Sale. The sale helps to fund the Rena Chernick Memorial Scholarship for local students in the fields of horticultural or environmental sciences. This year the plant sale will be held on Saturday, June 8th […]

Art Market at Firefolk Arts

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

All ages, Free Art Market at Firefolk Arts — held at 4412 Main St. Waitsfield — in the “Kodak Building” next door to the gallery 20 vendors, selling art of many mediums: ceramics, painting, jewelry, textiles, woodcraft, metalwork, photography, clothing, prints, comics, poetry, etc. Korean + Filipino Food, Herbal Mocktails, and Ice Cream for sale

Bread and Puppet presents The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show every Sunday in June at 3PM

Bread and Puppet Theater 753 Heights Rd, Montreal, Vermont, United States

Bread & Puppet kicks off its 2024 Summer Season with a new performance, The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show, created by Peter Schumann and company along with a cohort of spring apprentices. The Whole Kit and Caboodle Show runs Sundays June 9th-July 7th at 3 p.m. in the Papier Maché Cathedral at the Bread and […]

Yestermorrow Walk-In Campus Tour

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]

Studio 100 Dance and Fitness 1st Annual Dance Recital

Harwood Union High School 458 VT RTE 100, Moretown, VT, United States

Studio 100 Dance and Fitness invite you to our 1st Annual dance recital “A Night at the Movies” featuring over 80 local dancers!

The Magic Toy Box

Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, United States

A week-long half-day camp for kids ages 4 – 6 (pre-K through Gr. 1) in our beautifully renovated one-room schoolhouse. Beloved teaching artist at The Flynn and schools across Vermont, Tracy Martin takes children on a joyful journey of movement, crafts, storytelling and performance made for and by kids. Siblings welcome! Scholarships available, supported in […]

Solstice Yoga with Anjali Budreski

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Join Anjali at the Moretown Library at the Moretown Town Hall for a gentle and inclusive yoga class to celebrate the APEX point on the wheel of the year. Celebrate the start of summer with movement, breath, joy, flow and an open heart. What is in full bloom inside of your own heart? What are […]

Yestermorrow Walk-In Campus Tour

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]

Meet the Winemaker: Michele D’Aprix

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

Michele D’Aprix is back in The Tasting Room. She’s the only American woman making her own wine in France’ Boardeaux region, and we’re excited she’s returning to share her wines and their stories with us. Throughout the evening, Michele will guide us through five of her wines – from white to rosé to red – […]

Cabot Creamery Blood Drive

cabot creamery Mad River Park - 193 Home Way, Waitsfield, VT

Blood Drive at Cabot Creamery’s Waitsfield headquarters (193 Home Farm Way) on June 26th from 10 am to 2:30 pm. Come on down and give blood! They’ll have some delicious Cabot cheese for those who donate, of course.  Click on the link to make an appointment. There are also upcoming event on August 28 and […]

Yestermorrow Walk-In Campus Tour

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]

Yestermorrow Walk-In Campus Tour

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]

Yestermorrow Walk-In Campus Tour

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]

Family Nature Hunt

Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont, United States

Renowned naturalist and author of 15 books, Clare Walker Leslie, leads a fun and informative session that helps us see and record the wild world all around us. You’ll be amazed at how many critters and plants make their home near the beautifully renovated Corner School one-room schoolhouse and how their lives are connected to […]

Yestermorrow Walk-In Campus Tour

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

If you are in the Mad River Valley and would like to tour the Yestermorrow campus, please come say hello. We are offering recurring walk-in tours, Thursdays at 4pm, throughout the summer. We will explore campus, do our best to answer your burning questions, and talk about all things Yestermorrow. We hope to see you […]



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