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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In our busy lives, making time to weave can be a challenge. Projects that can be woven in short periods of time will be explored and demonstrated. Using a simple frame loom and other “unique weaving frames” you will create a piece which expresses a thought, memory, idea or inspiration. Basic tapestry and weaving techniques […]
Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week, depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains, as […]
It’s that time of year! Come and celebrate all things Maple at Inklings Children’s Books. Starting at 11am with a reading of “What the Maple Tree Gives”, we’ll be joined by a special guest from West Hill Sugar Orchard to tell us about the wonderful work that they do! Children will have the chance to […]
It’s become our biggest event of the year- and for good reason. Our ode to the changing of seasons in Vermont, we hold our Maple Beer and Chili Invitational annually on the Saturday of Vermont Maple Open House Weekend. A who’s who of breweries from the Northeast and eastern seaboard descend on Waitsfield, Vermont to […]
Gallery open Saturday afternoon, upstairs. Original oil paintings of landscapes, seascapes, rural buildings.
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, […]
Join us in celebrating Pride Weekend with free swag giveaways with a takeover by Lawson’s Finest Liquids at Castlerock Pub!
Vermont’s best 90s cover band, live at the taproom. A great time every time. Lazer Dad covers your favorite songs and the best deep cuts from music’s best decade. Everything from rock to hip hop to punk and pop. This is a show you won’t want to miss.
Get ready to tour up or snag last chair, then swing into the Glen House, Mt. Ellen’s mid-mountain lodge, for Walt’s famous grilled cheese and a local pour. Once you’re fueled, head back out under the stars. Don’t forget your headlamp.This night is for advanced skiers and riders comfortable in changing terrain and conditions.Before heading […]
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them […]
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them […]
Join us at The Big Picture in Waitsfield for an evening of mind-blowing magic, comedy, and sleight of hand with comedy-illusionist Ben Pratt! Catch the show on Saturday, March 21st at 6 PM. Tickets are $20—prepare to laugh, be amazed, and maybe even question reality! All ages welcome!! The café opens at 5 pm. Check […]
Get your fill of late night après only at Castlerock Pub! Bring your friends and good vibes only for an evening of live music and a limited food menu.Music featuring Gay for Disco
Join us on the 4th Sunday of each month for Benedicts in the Barn—a delightfully rustic breakfast experience set in our charming Vermont barn Feast on an evolving menu featuring classic and creative takes on Eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, custom omelettes, house‑made corned beef hash, avocado toast, and premium meats from 5th Quarter Butcher—all served […]
Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week, depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains, as […]
All are invited to visit our sugarbush for a celebration of sweetness and hope as we honor the spring equinox. Our annual event is open to all ages and will include tapping trees, baking bread over the fire, and participating in our pageant to wake up Mother Earth. The day will also feature face painting, […]
Spring is stirring, and you’re invited to gather in the Living Tree Alliance sugar bush for a joyful afternoon celebrating the spring equinox, the flowing maple sap of Vermont, and Nissan a season of renewal and new beginnings in the Jewish calendar. This family friendly community celebration will be filled with hands-on activities, sweet treats, […]
Line Dancing at Afterthoughts will continue through the winter with Jenna from Good Time Line Dancing! She’ll be here on the 2nd and fourth Sunday’s (weather permitting) of the month to get down and dirty on the dance floor with some new moves and classic line dances for you. $10 to participate. Dust off those […]
Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!
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 […]
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, […]
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu
Wondering what an intellectual student-driven education looks like? Come see how exciting school can be! Curious about homeschooling? We have answers! Prospective families of 5th through 12th grade students are invited to attend our Open House. Learn about our full-time programs and homeschool classes. We’ll start the evening with a brief tour and information session, […]
Life is full of questions, and money is no different. Sometimes you just want to ask something. Bring or pour a cup of your favorite warm beverage, and join me at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center. Come as you are. All are welcome. And every question counts—simple, complex, or somewhere in between. It’s a […]
This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.
Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Waitsfield Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!
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, […]
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Steven Yardley! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter! Steven Yardley is a folk rock troubadour, and bluesman that howls with a harmonica and a six-string. Yardley has spent years honing […]
✍🏻 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 […]
Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship The Stone Hut: Restoration from the Ashes with Katelyn Hudson **For this talk our speaker will be virtual – join us for a watch party at Yestermorrow or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89702910063** Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, the Stone Hut on […]
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, […]
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.
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.
Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.
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
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 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, […]
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 […]
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 +
A Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be served from 5:00-7pm at St. Leo’s Hall (behind St. Andrew RC Church at 109 S. Main St.). Please join us Friday March 13th and 27th, from 5 – 7 PM. Dinner features hand-battered fish, fries, coleslaw, beverage, & dessert. No need for reservations. $20/adults, $15 Seniors, $10/children ages […]
Join us Fridays through March for our popular “fish n chips”! Our crispy batter dipped cod comes with tangy coleslaw, fresh cut fries, lemon and house made tartar sauce. Our full dinner menu available along with a full bar with draft beer, wine by the glass or bottle and seasonal cocktails.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us as Mad River Glen celebrates 30 years of skier-owned independence! For three decades, our cooperative community has preserved the spirit, character, and natural beauty that make this mountain unlike any other. Now it’s time to celebrate the people who made it all possible — you. The evening will feature a spectacular fireworks show, […]
Sidesurfers and Sugarbush PARKS team up to present the 10th Annual Sidesurfers Banked Slalom at Mt. Ellen, March 28th, 2026. A timed snowboard race through a handcrafted course in Sugarbush Parks consisting of berms, turns, and technical aspects that will challenge riders from start to finish. Two runs each-best time counts! Open to all ages; […]
Local community rally to protest policies and actions of our current federal administration and to provide support for keeping our community members safe and heard by our local officials.
Save the date for the Mad River Valley Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th! This year’s event will take place at WCVT’s main business office located at 3898 Main Street, across from Waitsfield Elementary School. The egg hunt will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m., refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and […]
Join Siber Sled Dogs at Inklings on March 28th, from 11am – 12pm. Owner Milagro Amaya Turner will share her children’s book, SIBER SLED DOGS and children will have the chance to meet Siberian Huskies!! FREE & Open to ALL!
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, […]
Get ready to tour up or snag last chair, then swing into the Glen House, Mt. Ellen’s mid-mountain lodge, for Walt’s famous grilled cheese and a local pour. Once you’re fueled, head back out under the stars. Don’t forget your headlamp.This night is for advanced skiers and riders comfortable in changing terrain and conditions.Before heading […]
