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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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, […]
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 +
Join Dino Bones and Cousins Brewing for delicious BBQ and Brews every Friday and Saturday in November.
It’s back! November 29th (and then again on December 13th) we’ll feature over 20 local vendors at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom in Waitsfield, VT. Come get all your holiday shopping done in one fell swoop, while supporting the best artists and producers in the Valley. Do it all while sipping on one of our fresh […]
Deadheads, this one’s for you. Settle into the groove with Dark Star Project bringing the jams from 1:00–4:00 PM, followed by Zach Nugent’s Dead Set bringing the jams from 4:30–6:00 PM. Expect deep cuts, good company and plenty of jam-fueled energy to go around.
Deadheads, this one’s for you. Settle into the groove with Dark Star Project bringing the jams from 1:00–4:00 PM, followed by Zach Nugent’s Dead Set bringing the jams from 4:30–6:00 PM. Expect deep cuts, good company and plenty of jam-fueled energy to go around.
Deadheads, this one’s for you. Settle into the groove with Zach Nugent’s Dead Set bringing the jams from 4:30–6:00 PM, followed by Dark Star Project carrying the vibe late into the night. Expect deep cuts, good company, and that unmistakable Castlerock Pub energy.Stay tuned for final set times — you won’t want to miss this […]
Join Dino Bones and Cousins Brewing for delicious BBQ and Brews every Friday and Saturday in November.
Fresh off his new album, Maybe Magic, and a nomination for Songwriter of the Year by the New England Music Awards, we are thrilled to welcome Vermont’s Ryan Sweezey back to the Lawson’s Finest taproom.
DJ T.RAD is back with another NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S BINGO on November 30th 6-8pm. $5/ card to play. Bring in
Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids! $5 pours of all our draft beers all day Mac and cheese specials Double your Toast loyalty points 20% off cases of beer in our retail shop Our favorite recorded live shows over the speakers. Have a favorite? Let us know! Also! Monthly artist spotlights and community features
The artwork that adorns our Taproom walls rotates monthly with a different Vermont artist. The month of November we’re spotlighting Marlboro, Vermont’s Hannah Brookman. Come join Hannah and the rest of the team on Monday, December 1st to take in the art and chat with the artist, before it comes off the walls!
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments. STARTING OCTOBER 14th 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu
Chicken Fat Injection is a Vermont band made up of some of the finest players in the region. With over 300 shows behind them, the group communication and groove is transcendent, bordering on ‘one mind’. CFI’s choice of – and approach to – material is unique. Believing that playing sets that cross genres is not […]
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments. STARTING OCTOBER 14th 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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!
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, […]
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 +
Staycations, microadventures, homegrown challenges… what does it mean to find adventure in your own backyard? In a time of uncertainty, and with clear climate consequences to far-flung adventures, how do we find joy and create memories in the place we call home? Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition, and […]
Join Friends of the Mad River, the Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition and Sugarbush for an evening of outdoor adventure and meaningful conversation.We’ll kick things off with a moonlit skin up Lincoln Peak before gathering for dinner, drinks and meaningful conversation and storytelling around winter adventures. Schedule4:30 – 6PM – Uphill Tour6:30PM –Apres (pizza and […]
So much collaboration is already happening in the Valley! On December 5th, we’re hosting Common Ground Mad River Valley, a gathering that highlights the good taking place across MRV and helps more locals connect, collaborate, and get involved. The evening will feature your friends, the projects they’ve been leading, and where they could use a […]
Welcoming ALL ladies to the annual Ladies Night at VT North Ski Shop This annual event is a great way to get together, re-connect with your ski people and check out some great deals too! Door prizes, bubbles and nibbles, and enter to win a pair of Hestra heated mittens.
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 […]
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 […]
The one-act musical comedy is appropriate for all ages. It tells the story made popular by the 2004 “Mean Girls” film, in which the lead character Cady Heron is the new girl at North Shore High School in Chicago. It follows her as she makes her way toward fitting in and finding friends and navigating […]
Hallelujah! As Vermont enters the season of cold and darkness, Handel’s beloved Messiah brings warmth, light and joy. Conducted by Lisa Jablow, the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will present two uplifting performances to put everyone in the holiday spirit, on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm in St Augustine Church in Montpelier, and Sunday, […]
Make memories without breaking the bank. From Saturday, 12/6 through Friday 12/12, kids 12 and under ski and ride for free at Sugarbush. Whether your little ones are just starting out or already shredding, this is the perfect time to plan your mountain escape. With plenty of terrain for every level and tons of family-friendly […]
Make memories without breaking the bank. From Saturday, 12/6 through Friday 12/12, kids 12 and under ski and ride for free at Sugarbush. Whether your little ones are just starting out or already shredding, this is the perfect time to plan your mountain escape. With plenty of terrain for every level and tons of family-friendly […]
Make memories without breaking the bank. From Saturday, 12/6 through Friday, 12/13, kids 12 and under ski and ride for free at Sugarbush. Whether your little ones are just starting out or already shredding, this is the perfect time to plan your mountain escape. With plenty of terrain for every level and tons of family-friendly […]
December 11, 1948 Mad River Glen opened to the public for the first time, whisking skiers 2000 vertical feet to the summit of Stark Mountain on the Single. The American Steel & Wire Company had installed nearly 600 of these state-of-the-art aerial tramway systems across the country and together with Roland Palmedo brought lift-served skiing […]
Join us for some holiday fun! Parents and children ages 3 and up can come make their very own ornaments to adorn their trees or hang around their houses. With a wide variety of available shapes, participants will cut ornaments from slabs of clay, using color and texture to decorate them. Examples & instruction will […]
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: […]
Join us in the shop during the festive season when we welcome additional makers, distillers and artists who will be selling their locally made goods. A great way to celebrate the holidays and all things Vermont!
This fall we held a contest called Sip Down Memory Lane, to celebrate 10 Years of Sip of Sunshine, where we invited people to share their fondest memories of Sip of Sunshine this past decade for a chance to win a brew day with Sean Lawson. The winner, Paul, brewed an Altbier on the original […]
Let the good vibes roll. Soul Rebel Project brings their signature blend of roots reggae, rock, and funk to the Castlerock Pub for a night of high-energy grooves and laid-back mountain spirit. Expect infectious rhythms, soulful vocals and plenty of feel-good dancing to kick off the season right.Stay tuned for set times and come early, […]
The Warren Public Library cordially invites wine and book enthusiasts ages 21+ to their final 125th anniversary event of the year. Sample wines from around the world in an educational tasting led by Jack Garvin of The Local Wine & Beer shop. Enjoy appetizers while browsing the Friends of the Warren Library book sale. As […]
MRVBC is a long-standing partner with Winter Wildlands Alliance screening the Backcountry Film Festival for 5 straight years. This event has sold out every year with proceeds supporting MRVBC programming and the Catamount Trail Association Youth Programs. MRVBC is pleased to have donated several thousands of dollars to the programs on behalf of the Mad […]
Let the good vibes roll. Soul Rebel Project brings their signature blend of roots reggae, rock, and funk to the Castlerock Pub for a night of high-energy grooves and laid-back mountain spirit. Expect infectious rhythms, soulful vocals and plenty of feel-good dancing to kick off the season right.Stay tuned for set times and come early, […]
With democracy’s future in question, a group of university faculty from Brown University, NYU, and Western Washington University will meet at Yestermorrow to ask what we might learn from design/build practices to inform our work as democratic/feminist theorists, organizers, or activists. The US Constitution is often called a blueprint. Are there approaches to planning that […]
This holiday season, do your shopping in the exotic bazaars and markets of over a dozen countries, without leaving Vermont. And get great gifts at wholesale prices. The 40th annual International Boutique begins Saturday, Dec. 6 through Dec 13. Thick pile carpets, lovely jewelry, cashmere blankets, silk scarves, sparkly wall hangings, woven pillow covers, metal […]
This holiday season, do your shopping in the exotic bazaars and markets of over a dozen countries, without leaving Vermont. And get great gifts at wholesale prices. The 40th annual International Boutique begins Saturday, Dec. 6 through Dec 13. Thick pile carpets, lovely jewelry, cashmere blankets, silk scarves, sparkly wall hangings, woven pillow covers, metal […]
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 […]
Join us in the shop during the festive season when we welcome additional makers, distillers and artists who will be selling their locally made goods. A great way to celebrate the holidays and all things Vermont!
The one-act musical comedy is appropriate for all ages. It tells the story made popular by the 2004 “Mean Girls” film, in which the lead character Cady Heron is the new girl at North Shore High School in Chicago. It follows her as she makes her way toward fitting in and finding friends and navigating […]
Beloved Yankee storyteller Willem Lange is back- for his 50th Anniversary – Live and On Stage (and livestreamed) at Lost Nation Theater performing his reading of “A Christmas Carol: a ghost story” by Charles Dickens. Lange uses the cutting of the novel Dickens himself used when performing the tale. Emmy-winner Lange’s tradition of reading Dickens’ […]
Hallelujah! As Vermont enters the season of cold and darkness, Handel’s beloved Messiah brings warmth, light and joy. Conducted by Lisa Jablow, the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus will present two uplifting performances to put everyone in the holiday spirit, on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 pm in St Augustine Church in Montpelier, and Sunday, […]
Empowerment on Tap! will build on the momentum from our International Women’s Day event, taking a deeper dive into the beer world – hearing experiences from women in in the beer industry and cultivating community among women and non-binary beer lovers (and those who are beer-curious!). This event will combine an engaging panel discussion with […]
Join Nancy Silberkleit, Co-CEO of Archie Comic Publications, for a conversation about Archie Comics, creativity, literacy, and the use of comics in education. The Archie Comics line of comic books is one of the most successful, longest-running brands in the history of the comic industry. Archie Comics have sold over 5 billion comics and are […]
Kat Wright and Brett Hughes return for their 12th Annual Holiday Show Season! Featuring Tyler Bolles on bass, Will Seeders on pedal steel guitar and banjo, and Leon Campos on keys (and a special guest— or many!) We’re calling this one The Twelve Years Of Christmas, and with it comes all of the harmonious, irreverent […]
