The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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The 2025 Garden Party & Tour is coming July 18 & 19. Please mark your calendars and join us for one of our major fundraisers featuring a garden party on Friday evening at a beautiful home with stunning views of the Northfield Range and a Saturday tour of private gardens and more throughout the Valley […]
Visit the display garden created and nurtured by Tobi von Trapp. The first of five weekend openings happens over July 4th Weekend, 10:00-4:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Bring your clean knives, scissors, and hand pruners for on-site sharpening by the pros at Madam Cutler & Co. Walk away with tools that cut like new.
Make the most of your Saturday with a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn for this unique, […]
The Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition brings outstanding watercolor paintings from across North America. The Exhibition runs from June 15 – July 20, 2025 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm Days & Times Thursday & Friday – 4 pm to 9 pm Saturday  Sunday – Noon to 9 pm This is the 13th iteration of this […]
Are you curious how you could improve the health and quality of your land? Join Friends of the Mad River and Audubon Vermont for a landowner workshop, designed for those interested in learning more about land stewardship, especially in the context of bird habitat and river systems. During this workshop, we will explore a landowner’s […]
Choreographers and a composer are collaborating on some brand new work together this summer, and you’re invited to come see what we’ve been working on! The annual CHIMERA Art Co-Lab launched the summer of 2022 as the inaugural artistic residency in the newly-restored Stowell Barn (c.1798). Surrounded by the beautiful dual-tone timber frame that joins […]
Forty years is a lot to celebrate. A smashing mash-up of throwback scenes from our greatest hits, song and dance, moments of reflection, sketch comedy! Performed by the All-Stars: Directed by David Sinaiko and featuring Josh Broder, Ramsey Brown, Cat Carr, Umit Celebi, Jeanne Darst, Rob Donaldson, Karen Leiner, Tracy Martin, Ben Schneider, and ….
Mad Arts Garden Tour + Garden Party And the night before the tour join us at a Garden Party ( 5:30-7pm) at a beautiful home with stunning gardens and panoramic views, delicious hors d’oeuvres and libations to whet your appetite for the next day’s tour. Enjoy the company of other garden and art lovers while […]
The Wolff Sisters are a Boston-based Americana band led by three sisters and backed by a tight rhythm section. Known for their soulful harmonies and high-energy performances, they’ve built a strong regional following. Their songwriting blends folk, rock, and roots influences, telling personal and evocative stories. As part of Knoll Farm’s summer concert series, come […]
Join us for a delightful week of free, family-friendly performances at the 46th Annual Middlebury Summer Festival on-the-Green. The Festival offers a unique blend of music and community spirit under the big white tent on the Middlebury, Vermont, Village Green. Enjoy “Brown Bag” programs weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, perfect for families and lunch-break entertainment. In […]
IT’S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the “golden age” of musicals. Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but […]
Forty years is a lot to celebrate. A smashing mash-up of throwback scenes from our greatest hits, song and dance, moments of reflection, sketch comedy! Performed by the All-Stars: Directed by David Sinaiko and featuring Josh Broder, Ramsey Brown, Cat Carr, Umit Celebi, Jeanne Darst, Rob Donaldson, Karen Leiner, Tracy Martin, Ben Schneider, and ….
The ARRTI (A River Runs Through It) Garden Club of Waterbury is hosting a self-guided garden tour on Sunday, July 20th. Join us to explore this summer’s line-up of beautiful gardens in and around Waterbury, VT. You will have the opportunity to admire a variety of stunning gardens lovingly cared for by dedicated gardeners. From […]
Join us for a Sunday afternoon of live music at Mad River Glen with Cedar! Cedar brings an original mix of experimental, instrumental, jazz-funky jams that’ll get your feet moving. If the weather cooperates the band will set up on the deck of the Basebox. We’ll have yard games set out for your enjoyment and […]
The Green Mountain Watercolor Exhibition brings outstanding watercolor paintings from across North America. The Exhibition runs from June 15 – July 20, 2025 at the Red Barn Galleries at Lareau Farm Days & Times Thursday & Friday – 4 pm to 9 pm Saturday  Sunday – Noon to 9 pm This is the 13th iteration of this […]
IT’S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the “golden age” of musicals. Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but […]
Good Gravy is a bluegrass trio out of Burlington, VT led by Joe Agnello. And they bring it.
We are so excited to announce our Concerts on the Green Series for 2025! More band announcements to come! Our season opener is Friday, May 23 from 5-8pm D. Davis and the Bent Nails House Band Sunday, May 25 from 3-6pm The Hokum Brothers Friday , May 30 from 5-8pm Dave Keller Band Sunday, June […]
We are so excited to have Soul Porpoise on the Green this year! The band lays down that organ driven funk and soul we know you love so much. Collin Cope’s gritty vocals have been compared to Joe Cocker and Ray Charles and breathe fire into Ira Friedman’s heartfelt original songs. This soul drenched band […]
Sundays, July 13-August 31 at 3pm The company presents Our Domestic Revolution in Progress, a brand new show in the tradition of the iconic Bread & Puppet Circuses that began at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont in 1970. As usual, the show will draw on traditional circus tropes and familiar Bread and Puppet iconography to […]
At our recent Mad River Valley Retailers Council discussion, several members expressed interest in creating a regular opportunity for our retail businesses to connect, collaborate, and support one another. In response, we’re excited to kick off weekly Retailer Roundtable meetings starting Monday, June 16th at 9:15 AM.  The remote Link (This link will be […]
Join Timothy and Karinna Karsten, whose travels inspired the delightfully charming “The Spark at the Center of the Universe.” This captivating book weaves together themes of awe, curiosity and wonder with self confidence and environmental stewardship, encouraging young readers to discover the world’s beauty, mystery, and endless possibilities. Following the reading there will be a […]
Now in its 5th year, Broadway in Vermont returns to Moose Meadow for an unforgettable evening of Broadway hits. Join Vermonter actor/singer Merritt David Janes and his Broadway friends for a truly special musical event.
Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas. Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.
Jeremiah Strauss and Rick Frauton bring red dirt country covers and originals to the Lawson’s Finest Taproom.
Kick back like a local with Tuesday evenings, rain or shine, on the Big Deck at Mt. Ellen. Enjoy live music, tasty food specials, and unbeatable sunset views. The perfect way to soak up those easy summer vibes.
Guests are welcome! Breakfast meetings are generally the second and fourth Wednesday mornings at Toast & Eggs at 4752 Main Street. There are monthly dinner meetings, though RSVP is required. Please check www.mrvrotary.org for details.
Join us for Memorable Times Cafe, an in-person gathering especially welcoming of folks with mild to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Meet friends and enjoy a healthy snack! Live music will fill out this free, dementia-friendly activity. Contact Barb Asen at basen@cvcoa.org or 802-476-2681 to register.
Stark’s Pub offers a one-of-a-kind family dining experience you won’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. Open daily during the ski season from 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM whenever the mountain is running, and throughout the summer—from Memorial Day through peak foliage in October—Stark’s Pub serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 4:30 to […]
This coming Wednesday, join us for a backyard BBQ party that is fun for adults and kids alike, hosted by Chabad of Stowe-Waterbury. This is a community celebration full of sun, fun, and food. At 5:30 pm, join us for a delicious summer BBQ spread, games for the kids, smores, drinks, music, bubble fun, and […]
Hit the course for $65 rounds, then sink your teeth into ½ priced burgers at Hogan’s Pub from 4-8PM. Golf, grub, and good times all in one swing.
Join us and Nor’Easter Catering every Thursday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm in the Taproom as they serve up a variety of oysters on the half shell and a rotating menu of seafood dishes like shrimp ceviche, crab quesadillas, lobster rolls and more.
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up. Come on down and enjoy the freshest oysters you can get your hands on, and a variety of weekly specials that often include lobster rolls, shrimp cocktails, tuna poke bowls, blue crab quesadillas, and more!
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!
IT’S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the “golden age” of musicals. Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but […]
Come out for a little #PingPong this Thursday! Free to play. #allskilllevelswelcome #TableTennis #pingponglife #ValleyPongNight #MadRiverValley #ThingstodoWaitsfield
Join us in the Paper MachĂ© Cathedral for a brand new, urgently-needed puppet show. Keeping the work up-to-the-minute, the show will evolve over the course of the summer. In Peter Schumann’s words:”We human beasts, descendants of revenge and elimination gods, and of the gods of love who preach by killing love, how can we survive […]
Tunes, taps, and twilight views.Live music every Friday night from 5–8 PM at Hogan’s Pub. Swing by, stay awhile, and let the weekend begin.
Come join us as we dance the night away to Pointe Noir Cajun Band! Pointe Noir finds its rhythm deeply seated in Southwest Louisiana, where many of its members have studied and learned Cajun music. Come enjoy their uplifting combination of exciting dance music, country songs, and Cajun tunes from Lafayette and beyond. Doors at […]
Here’s your chance to try your hand at the potter’s wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months). This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing. You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using […]
Got something to say? A song to sing? A joke to land? Come share your talent, try something new, or just cheer on the brave souls who take the mic! 🎶 Music, poetry, comedy, stories—whatever you’ve got, we want to hear it. 6pm-8:30PM Sign-ups start at 5:30pm. First come, first on stage! Bring your friends, […]
IT’S ONE SHOW-STOPPING NUMBER AFTER ANOTHER! Eric Love is back to direct and Star in this award winning Spectacular! When a die-hard theatre fan plays his favorite cast album, the characters come to life in this hilarious musical farce. A loving send-up of the “golden age” of musicals. Covid Safety Protocols: Masks are encouraged, but […]
After a sudden unexpected loss, a woman has nothing left to lose except the stories that bind her to the past. Told through 23 captivating characters and dynamic multimedia, Susan Edsall’s one-woman show is an hour-long walk through 540 miles of rain, resentment, and redemption.
Join Emma for yoga classes that are equal parts grounding, strengthening, and relaxing—always with a sense of humor and a gentle reminder to do what feels right for your body. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just stretching your way into summer, Emma will guide you with breath-focused cues and alignment tips that help you […]
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.
Tree ring prints crafted using sustainable practices and archival materials, each piece captures the beauty of nature’s timeline.
Nature-inspired stained glass—colorful, whimsical, and full of woodland charm.
Make the most of your Saturday with a fun and refreshing outdoor experience incorporating gentle, yoga-based movement at a mindful pace, plus tea (iced or hot) and scones, and a dip in the pond if it pleases. Join Karen of Salt & Sand Studios and Karen & Mick of the Featherbed Inn for this unique, […]
We are so excited to welcome author Gillian Wynne Grimm for a reading of her brand new book, THE TAIL OF MORRIS. This charming picture book tells the story of Morris – a serious cat with a serious problem! His tail WILL NOT BEHAVE! What’s a serious cat supposed to do, reader? Morris needs your […]
