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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Start your morning with an energizing Daybreak Dance Party! Wake up and dance your way into the day with joyful movement and an upbeat DJ set in a fun, community atmosphere. No better way to get your blood flowing and mood boosted. Featuring DJ Maximo and El Profe. Scones and pastries for sale. Feel free […]
Join our second very special guest reader; Emmy Award-winning Animator Hayley Morris, on Saturday November 22nd at 11am! Hayley will be reading LOTTE’S MAGICAL PAPER PUPPETS. Afterward, she’ll talk with children about the fascinating work she does as an animator. Then Hayley will lead children through a fun paper puppet craft, followed by a stop-motion […]
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Award winning paintings, skillfully crafted ceramics, stunning stained glass, greeting cards, photography, ornaments and so much more. In addition to viewing outstanding art, guests will be treated to complementary holiday refreshments and the pleasure of watching Guild artists at work. Artists will have work for sale for early holiday shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind gift.
Kick off the season with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks, and more at Mt. Ellen!
Kick off the season with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and more at Mt. Ellen!Save the date, more information coming soon!
Kick off winter at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. EllenJoin us for an evening packed with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and plenty of mountain stoke as we celebrate the start of ski and snowboard season in Vermont.Event HighlightsLive Music: Enjoy a high-energy performance by Slam Trans-Am, New England’s raddest 80s band, live in […]
Kick off winter at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. EllenJoin us for an evening packed with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and plenty of mountain stoke as we celebrate the start of ski and snowboard season in Vermont.Event HighlightsLive Music: Enjoy a high-energy performance by Slam Trans-Am, New England’s raddest 80s band, live in […]
Kick off winter at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. EllenJoin us for an evening packed with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and plenty of mountain stoke as we celebrate the start of ski and snowboard season in Vermont.Event HighlightsLive Music: Enjoy a high-energy performance by Slam Trans-Am, New England’s raddest 80s band, live in […]
Kick off winter at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. EllenJoin us for an evening packed with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and plenty of mountain stoke as we celebrate the start of ski and snowboard season in Vermont.Event HighlightsLive Music: Enjoy a high-energy performance by Slam Trans-Am, New England’s raddest 80s band, live in […]
Join Dino Bones and Cousins Brewing for delicious BBQ and Brews every Friday and Saturday in November.
West Coast legends Chali2na and Cut Chemist make their debut at Afterthoughts on November 22, 2025. The two have remained friends since 1987 —from forming #unitycommittee, to #jurassic5, blending sounds with #ozamatli, and chasing solo projects that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and beyond. It’s a 35 year old friendship that manifests into music and […]
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 […]
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 […]
Award winning paintings, skillfully crafted ceramics, stunning stained glass, greeting cards, photography, ornaments and so much more. In addition to viewing outstanding art, guests will be treated to complementary holiday refreshments and the pleasure of watching Guild artists at work. Artists will have work for sale for early holiday shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind gift.
Come out and watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the surprisingly good Chicago Bears. When you see the terrible towel flag waiving you know its time for some football. If yinz can’t be dahn tahn to watch the stillers with an ahrn, this is the next best place. Once again this year we are offering […]
You know ’em, you love ’em, and they’re back at the Lawson’s Finest taproom! Come and down, say hi to your friends, and enjoy some tunes for your soul.
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! $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
Mondays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 20th. Beginning October 20th, 4th – 6th graders will begin a six week course. Focusing on three different artists, students will have the chance to explore, in depth, three very different types of creating – from 2 dimensional to three dimensional art. Students will receive a book about […]
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
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu
The Dale and Darcy band is composed of veteran acoustic musicians who play together at farmer’s markets, fairs, fesÂtivals, weddings, in bars and taverns and anywhere people appreciate a lively tune. Their music is clean, crisp and clear. They have entertained guests every Saturday at The Von Trapp Family Brewery and Bakery for the past five summers and it […]
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.
This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst. Every Wednesday come to Lawson’s Finest Liquids for some big time flavor: A massive jalapeño cheddar beer bratwurst made with Sip of Sunshine by our friends at 5th Quarter Butcher, served on a pretzel bun made by none other than Patrick from Green Mountain Twisters Pretzels, comes […]
Join us for a festive Thanksgiving Buffet at Rumble’s Bistro & Bar! Enjoy a delicious spread of seasonal favorites and classic holiday dishes.Pricing:- Adults: $75- Children 12 & under: $35A credit card is required to hold your reservation. Please note our 24-hour cancellation policy. A $20 per person fee applies for no-shows or same-day cancellations.Come […]
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 +
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.Â
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 […]
