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Taco Tuesday

Hyde Away 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield

$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Tuesday Tunes: Switchel

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

High-energy, low-fuss bluegrass. Sweet vocal harmonies and a fast-paced pickin’ choppin’ strummin’ sawin’ and pluckin’

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays

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

This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Good Gravy!

Mad River Barn

Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Good Gravy! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

Life Drawing Wednesdays

Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT

✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]

Community Preservation Projects (Yestermorrow Spring Speaker Series)

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship Community Preservation Projects with Ben Doyle, Preservation Trust of VT Preserving a community’s historic buildings is a way to preserve its future. The Preservation Trust of Vermont is a nonprofit organization that, for nearly 50 years, has helped Vermonters save the historically and culturally […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Free Cabot Fondue

Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative! Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

Free Cabot Fondue

Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative! Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

Fresh Catch Thursday

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

Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.

Free Heel Fridays

This telemark clinic meets every Friday throughout the season. Not available during holiday periods. Time: 10:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 3:00 Cost: 2-hour clinic $109 (with lift ticket $149) REQUEST NOW

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 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, […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub

Join us après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 for FREE live music! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub […]

Family Fridays!

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

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 +

Pond Skim ’26

Take the plunge across a 120-foot pond at the base of Lincoln Peak. Whether you get wet or spectate from the crowd, be sure to participate in this Annual Rite of Spring.

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Co-op Annual Shareholder’s Meeting

MRG Co-op Shareholders ski free today! The annual meeting for the owners of America’s only skier-owned mountain. All shareholders are encouraged to attend either in-person on the 3rd floor or watch a live stream via Google Meet. Don’t forget that it is also Shareholder Appreciation Day in the General Store when all Co-op Shareholders get […]

Spring Brunch – Featuring Easter and Passover Favorites

1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a festive Spring Brunch at the 1824 House + Barn in the heart of Vermont’s beautiful Mad River Valley. Gather with family and friends in our historic barn for a relaxed, seasonal brunch featuring a generous buffet of classic favorites and locally sourced specialties. Our brunch buffet highlights a […]

Easter Egg Hunt & Chicken BBQ

Easter Costume Display – All Day A Mad River Glen tradition for generations.  Skiers of all ages are invited to dress up. Easter Egg Hunt – 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM This Mad River Glen tradition is, in fact, two separate Easter Egg Hunts; Slush Walkers: Kids 5 years and under will search for eggs […]

MadLove Mondays

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

Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

Winter Golf Clinic at the SHaRC

SIM Suites SHaRC

Sharpen Your Swing This Winter with PGA Pro Roger King! Take your golf game to the next level—even when the snow falls! Join PGA Pro Roger King at the SIM Suites in the SHaRC for exclusive winter golf lessons. Using state-of-the-art simulators, you’ll get personalized tips and real-time feedback to improve your swing, accuracy, and […]

STAND UP FOR SAFETY WORKSHOPS

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

In the Mad River Valley, we believe that everyone — whether they live here, work here, or visit — deserves to feel safe. To support that vision the chamber’s is launching a new series of Stand Up for Safety workshops designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Taco Tuesday

Hyde Away 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield

$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays

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

This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Fayston Historical Society Meetings: Second Wednesday of Every Month

Fayston Town Hall 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT

The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com Lots of exciting things are happening!

Life Drawing Wednesdays

Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT

✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live […]

Underwater Archeology of Lake Champlain in 1776

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Chris Sabick, director of the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum, will share information on a number of previous, recent, and current research efforts focused on the Revolutionary War in general, and the Battle of Valcour Bay (October 1776) and its aftermath. Excavations at Valcour Bay, Arnold’s Bay, and recent documentation and research efforts on the gunboat […]

Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral: Gothic Architecture in Action (Yestermorrow Spring Speaker Series)

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship Rebuilding Notre Dame Cathedral: Gothic Architecture in Action with Will Wallace-Gusakov Will Wallace-Gusakov will share his experience working in France to rebuild the nave roof frame of the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral. He’ll share images, videos, stories and insights from the rebuilding effort, […]

Romance Writing Workshop

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Local Mad River Romance author, will lead the three week workshop. Participants will discover more about the “romance” genre, recognize the major beats necessary. discuss typical tropes and work on a short romance-based story. Pre-registration is encouraged. –

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Fresh Catch Thursday

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

Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.

MRV Women in Business Meeting

The Featherbed Inn, Waitsfield, VT 5864 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Overview Let’s dive into the Vermont Small Business Development Center resources for existing businesses and the process of working with your own free Business Advisor.  Join us for an informative session with the Vermont Small Business Development Center (VtSBDC), designed for existing Vermont businesses looking to grow, adapt, or strengthen their operations. During this event, […]

Mad River Rug Hooking

Warren Library 413 Main St, Warren, VT

The Mad River Rug Hookers meet downstairs at the Warren library on the second Friday of every month. Our monthly “hook in” a chance to socialize, solicit rug hooking advice, admire the works of many rug hookers and meet new hookers! We have many new rug hookers, and more are welcome. We have an introductory […]

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 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, […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

Family Fridays!

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

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 +

Spring Fling ’26

The annual ritual that celebrates sunshine and long days is back for its fifth year to the stage at the Lincoln Peak Courtyard.

Spring Fling ’26

The annual ritual that celebrates sunshine and long days is back for its fifth year to the stage at the Lincoln Peak Courtyard.

5th Annual Spring Fling featuring Andy Frasco & the U.N.

Lincoln Peak 102 Forest Drive, Warren, VT 05674, USA

Sugarbush’s annual celebration of sunshine and the return of warm temps steps it up a few notches this spring with Andy Frasco & the U.N. headlining the stage at the Lincoln Peak Courtyard.With curly tufts of a recognizable ‘fro peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap, Andy Frasco is a cross between John Belushi’s “Joliet” […]

Waterbury LEAP Energy Fair

Crossett Brook Middle School Us. 5672 VT Route 100, Duxbury, VT, United States

Largest Energy Fair in Vermont on Sat. April 11 in Duxbury Time to weatherize your drafty house? Interested in energy efficient heat pumps, electric vehicles, or solar power for your home or business? Find the information you need at the LEAP Energy Fair, Saturday, April 11th from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Crossett […]

Zero Celsius

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound, […]

River Roost Brewing Takeover

Castlerock Pub Sugarbush Resort, Warren

Join us for free swag giveaways with River Roost Brewing Takeover at Castlerock Pub!

2026 Mad River Triathlon

Mount Ellen Mount Ellen

The Mad River Triathlon is back!! Mark your calendars for the most exciting event of mud season, a four-sport triathlon celebrating the beauty of our valley and raising funds to benefit four local conservation and recreation nonprofits. Participants can enter as an individual, team racing together, relay team, or just for certain legs. The course […]

Mad River Triathlon

Mad River Valley Mad River Valley

Join the Mad River Path’s return of the locally beloved Mad River Triathlon! This is an inclusive four stage race. Adventurous racers will run, paddle, bike, skin up and then race down Inverness at Mt. Ellen.For more information, or to register, please visit the Mad River Path’s website.

MakerSphere Open House

MakerSphere 30 Foundry Street, Waterbury, Vermont, United States

Demonstrations and student exhibits at our three studios — Clay Studio, Stained Glass and Woodshop and Maker Space. Meet our members and learn about MakerSphere programs and events.

Communicating Across Differences

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Talking with friends and family about contentious topics can be challenging! How do you share your ideas confidently without feeling like you’re stepping on eggshells? This interactive workshop will be led by Beth Malow, author of the new book, Beyond the Politics of Contempt: Practical Steps to Build Positive Relationships in Divided Times. An experienced […]



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