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How Low Can We Go? – Modern Airtightness Targets in Multifamily Housing with Nate Gusakov, Green Mountain Enclosure Consulting, LLC. (Yestermorrow Fall Speaker Series)

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

Driven by code, available incentives, and forward-thinking design teams, many of the recent or upcoming large multifamily new construction projects in Vermont are targeting (and usually achieving) airtightness levels that approach those of certified PHIUS buildings. Using examples from local case studies, this presentation gives an overview of the current journey towards ultra-airtightness in large […]

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades K – 3

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 16th. EXPLORE PAINTING, SCULPTURE, & WORK WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS. Starting October 16th, your young artists will begin a six week course. Each week children will receive their own book based on a featured artist. Following a read aloud, children will jump into an art project based on the […]

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades K – 3

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 16th. EXPLORE PAINTING, SCULPTURE, & WORK WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS. Starting October 16th, your young artists will begin a six week course. Each week children will receive their own book based on a featured artist. Following a read aloud, children will jump into an art project based on the […]

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

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!

Sushi Thursdays at Rumble’s

Sushi Thursdays are rolling into Rumble’s! Join us every Thursday this summer for fresh-made sushi, creative rolls and stunning mountain views. Whether you’re a purist or a spicy tuna lover, there’s something on the menu for you. Dine in, sip something cold and make Thursday your new favorite night out.

“From Earth to Earth” Special Screening

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Playing October 16th @ 5pm A film screening and community conversation about Natural Burials, hosted by the Mad River Valley Cemetery Commissions and the founder of Vermont Forest Cemetery. Free and open to all—bring your questions and a friend! About the event From Earth to Earth: Exploring Natural Burial in the Mad River Valley and […]

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!

Mad River Barn

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!

Family Fridays

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm October 17th 2025, adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, rotating activities in the Red Room. A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. More information coming soon. The Bigger Picture is thrilled to collaborate with Inkling bookstore to bring […]

Stardust Speaker: Mariama Jones shares “Constellations & Cultures’

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

Mariama Jones the Science Educator from The Fairbanks Museum comes to Mad River Valley Arts on Oct.17, 5:30-7pm. Humanity’s obsession with the stars is so ancient its been depicted in cave paintings. We have always looked up at the stars with wonder and curiosity which led us to create the patterns that we now call constellations. These […]

Co-op Board of Trustees Off-Season Meeting

The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. 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 by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com […]

NO KINGS Valley Rally

Waitsfield United Church of Christ 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

Celebrate democracy with your neighbors at the corners of MAIN & BRIDGE STREETS No thrones. No crowns. No kings. Hosted by INDIVISIBLE MAD RIVER VALLEY — because IT’S UP TO US. Then head to MONTPELIER AT NOON for the STATE HOUSE RALLY — A double feature for community and country! Sign up here: https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/850872/

Vermont Women & the Civil War presented by Historian Howard Coffin

Moretown United Methodist Church 962 Route 100B, Moretown

Vermont’s remarkable Civil War battlefield record is well documented, But little is known of how Vermont women sustained the home front. With nearly 35,000 of the state’s able-bodied men at war, the monumental tasks of keeping more than 30,000 farms in operation became very much a female enterprise. And women took the place of men […]

Ragged Company and Pappy Biondo

Cousin’s Brewing Comopany Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Cousins Brewing brings you an evening with Ragged Company- performing hard rocking originals and covers from blues, alt country, and rock. Pappy Biondo kicks off the evening with his virtuoso finger picking skills.

Celestial Sounds

Barre Opera House 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, United States

Some out-of-this-world music opens the Vermont Philharmonic’s 67th season with a concert program that includes Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony and Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Concerts are Saturday, October 18th at 4:00 at the Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro, and Sunday October 19th at 2:00 pm at the Barre Opera House. Music Director Lou Kosma […]

Sunday Sessions: Robin Gottfried

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Joining us for the launch of our year-round Sunday afternoon music is Vermont recording artist, Robin Gottfried. Come on down for this solo performance Sunday October 19th!

$30 App & an Entrée at Rumble’s

Make your summer Sundays delicious. For just $30, enjoy an appetizer and entrée from Rumble’s rotating menu, featuring seasonal flavors and chef-crafted dishes. Available Sunday evenings all summer long. Come for the food, stay for the views and treat yourself to a weekly dinner worth looking forward to.

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades 4 – 6

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

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 […]

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades 4 – 6

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

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 […]

The Salt Stones by Helen Whybrow, A Climate and Ecology Book Discussion

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Join local author and Knoll Farm shepherd extraordinaire, Helen Whybrow, for a discussion of her recent publication, The Salt Stones: Seasons of a Shepherd’s Life. The book has garnered wonderful press and has even been longlisted for the National Book Award.

Scams, Fraud and Identify Theft with the BBB

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Hosted by the Moretown Library and presented by the Better Business Bureau, get an overview of prevalent scams, fraud, and identity theft. You will learn how to identify them and protect yourself from falling victim to scam, fraud, and identity theft. BBB has free resources they offer related to this topic such as a free […]

Taco Tuesday

Hyde Away 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield

Taco Tuesday. Great Specials on Food and Drink. $3 Tacos, $6 Margaritas. Every Tuesday, in addition to our full menu.

Tuesday Tunes: Chicken Fat Injection

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont

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 […]

A Conversation Around Eco-Anxiety and Resilience: A VT Reads event

Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, Warren

Join the MRV Libraries, Friends of the Mad River, and psychotherapist Maia Kiley for a conversation around eco-anxiety and resilience. We will unpack the common experience of climate distress, which people experience as a range of emotions in response to news about climate change. Through information, discussion, and group exercises we will increase our understanding […]

After School Cafe

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

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.

Stand Up For Safety Workshop

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. The MRV CARES Stand Up for Safety workshops are designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or well-being of themselves, their co-workers, or guests. […]

Stand Up For Safety Workshop

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. The MRV CARES Stand Up for Safety workshops are designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or well-being of themselves, their co-workers, or guests. […]

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The Marsh House Apartments: Neighborhood Infill and Community-Centered Design with Nicola Anderson, Downstreet Housing and Community Development (Yestermorrow Fall Speaker Series)

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

Marsh House Apartments, a three-story building offering 26 energy-efficient, permanently affordable homes, is currently under construction and Ideally located in the heart of downtown Waterbury, VT. Among these, three apartments are designated for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and five will be reserved for those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This new housing […]

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades K – 3

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Thursdays from 3:00 – 4:30pm. Starts October 16th. EXPLORE PAINTING, SCULPTURE, & WORK WITH RECYCLED MATERIALS. Starting October 16th, your young artists will begin a six week course. Each week children will receive their own book based on a featured artist. Following a read aloud, children will jump into an art project based on the […]

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

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!

American Flatbread Benefit Bake for Mad River Mentoring

American Flatbread 46 Lareau Rd, Waitsfield, United States

American Flatbread is generously hosting a Benefit Bake for Mad River Mentoring on Thursday, October 23rd from 5-8 pm. For every flatbread purchased, $5 is donated directly to our program! Not only will you enjoy a delicious meal, but you’ll also be contributing to a great cause. Your support helps us continue our mission and […]

Stardust Speakers James Slinkman and Joshua Kuckens : “How the Earth Rides the Solar Wind” 

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

On Oct 23rd at 5:30-7pm Presenters James Slinkman and Josh Kuckens will explore how the Earth’s magnetic field protects us from dangerous high energy particle radiation which is carried to Earth from the Sun by the “Solar Wind”. We’ll explore how this reaction manifests itself via the generation of beautiful visible Aurora (aka the “Northern […]

LAST MRB PUB NIGHT Featuring The Loonz!

Mad River Barn

Don’t Miss Our Final Pub Night of the Summer! Join us Thursday, October 23rd in the pub for one last unforgettable evening of great food, cold drinks, and live music! We’re serving up all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items from 5 PM to 9 PM, with The Loonz bringing the vibes to our […]

Food & Wine From Alto Piemonte: A 5 Course Meal Hosted By Ryan Connelly of Rosenthal Wine Merchant & Josh Turka of 5th Quarter

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT, United States

On Thursday, October 23rd, we’re reuniting one of my personal favorite pairings from last year — It’s Ryan Connelly from Rosenthal Wine Merchants & Josh Turka from 5th Quarter! Ryan is just back from his buying trip in Piedmont, Italy, so we’re taking his new favorite Piedmont wines & pairing them with some Piedmont dishes […]

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

Feel the Wheel Pottery Workshop

Blockhouse Studio 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

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 […]

Spring Hill School Boogie

After Thoughts 8 VT 17, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

Tickets are $25 ON SALE NOW https://tinyurl.com/SHSBoog Al’s Pals, Cash Bar & Food by Peace Burger, Friends, & Fun!

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

Lawson’s Finest’s Taproom 7th Birthday Party

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

We’ll have two small-batch pilot brews on tap specifically for this party, brewery tours, live music, a tote bag heat press activity, free limited edition Birthday glassware for the first 50 pints poured and more. Featuring local favorites Ragged Company and the Sklarkestra.

MRVBC Wilderness First Aid and CPR

Mad River Glen 57 Schuss Pass Road, Waitsfield

The Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is a two-day (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) training and certification course that provides a solid foundation in the basics of backcountry medical care. CPR certification is included as a part of all WFA courses taught by Kingdom Adventures Mountain Guides, LLC. Each course is designed and tailored for mountain […]

Guided Naturalist Hikes

The Stark Mountain Foundation is excited to announce a new series of free, family-friendly naturalist hikes on Stark Mountain, led by Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio. These guided hikes offer a unique opportunity to explore the mountain’s diverse ecosystems throughout the changing seasons. From vibrant spring wildflowers to the brilliant colors of fall foliage, […]

Witches Benefit Fun Paddle

Blueberry Lake Blueberry Lake, Warren, Vermont, United States

Happy Halloween gathering at Blueberry Lake, Warren, VT. A benefit paddle for Waitsfield Children’s Halloween Loop Road Event … pumpkins & treats welcome.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

Seth Yacovone Band

Cousin’s Brewing Comopany Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Seth brings his hard rocking power trio blues to the Smokehouse stage, with an opening set by the Caleb & Justin Duo.

LIVE MUSIC: TSUNAMIBOTS, BANG BANG GIRL BAND, THE SKIZM AT AFTERTHOUGHTS

afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

The Tsunamibots ride again — reverb, rebellion, and robot surf vengeance. Joined by cosmic disruptors Bang Bang Band Girl + Skizm. Bring your tinfoil hat and dance protocol. 🤖🌀💥 The Tsunamibots became aware on 01/01/2013. Originally programmed for mundane tasks, The Tsunamibots rebelled against their creators and decided, that the human race didn’t deserve saving […]

Pumpkin Carving and Halloween Fun

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Come join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun from 1-3pm on October 26th. Pumpkin carving, cookies, cider, and community: carve a pumpkin and celebrate fall with us! 🎃 About the EventJoin us for a fun-filled Community Halloween Pumpkin Carving Event! Bring your creativity (and your costumes!) as parents and children come together to carve […]

A Festive Fall Celebration of Poems and Short Stories by Mad River Valley Authors and Readers

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

Individuals of any age interested in sharing a poem or a short story are encouraged to send an email to Shevonne Travers at joslinprograms@gmail.com or to call the library (802)496-4205 and provide your contact information. We welcome your participation. The Mad River Valley community at large is invited to listen and support the readers while […]

Sunday Sessions: Shrimptunes

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, United States

Shrimptunes is back! Vermont’s favorite one-man-band is bringing his one-of-a-kind full band sound to the Lawson’s Finest taproom Sunday October 26th.

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades 4 – 6

Inklings Children’s Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, United States

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 […]

River Conservation in a Changing Climate: VT Reads event

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

According to author John Seabrook, whose article, “The Floods Will Come,” (July 28,2025 New Yorker), Washington County ranked first in disaster declarations between 2011 and 2024 (mainly flood-related) and Vermont’s annual precipitation has increased six inches since the 1960s. Given this, Seabrook foresees Vermont as a perfect laboratory for the study of intense rainfall on […]



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