Zero Celsius
2026-01-09 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-13 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
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, photography, and digital media, ZERO CELSIUS examines winter as material, concept, and metaphor: crystalline, fleeting, and ecologically vital. The exhibition invites visitors to consider the fragility of snow in a changing world, to reconnect with winter’s wonder and silence, and to share their own stories and memories of a season both timeless and increasingly imperiled.

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2026-01-09 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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 is open daily during the winter ski season, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Come join us for great music and good times!

Family Fridays!
2026-01-09 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
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 +

Songs to Fill the Air feat. Zach Nugent
2026-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Acoustic Grateful Dead tribute set with Vermont guitarist Zach Nugent from Dead Set.

Telemark & Alpine Touring Demo Day
2026-01-10 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Mountain Ops will be in the base area offering free demos of the latest Alpine Touring and Telemark gear. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to test drive the latest telemark and AT gear.
Whether you’re a seasoned backcountry enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to experience the newest tech in telemark and alpine touring (AT) equipment firsthand.
Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to demo a wide range of telemark and AT skis, boots, and bindings from leading brands. Whether you’re interested in lightweight touring setups or aggressive backcountry performance gear, there will be something for every style and skill level.
Equipment will come from a wide variety of brands including Wonder Alpine Skis, DPS, ATK, Dynafit, and Scarpa
Mountain Ops from Stowe will provide demo boots and skis for both Alpine Touring and Telemark.

We Can! Women’s Telemark Clinic
2026-01-10 09:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a full day of telemark skiing and fun while being coached by some of Mad River Glen’s most experienced female coaches. Our women’s programs are taught in a supportive and encouraging environment so that students can build confidence, overcome fears and learn new tactics and techniques. Coaches use a student-centered, designing the day around your individual skiing goals. Whether you are looking to challenge yourself off-piste or wanting to feel more confident in your abilities, we’ve got you covered!
Price includes lunch.
Dates: Saturdays – January 10, February 7, March 7

Time: 9:30 am to 3:00 pm

Cost: $259/day ($319/day with lift ticket)
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Finding Romance in the MRV Libraries
2026-01-10 10:00 - 2026-02-07 14:00 (America/New_York) | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Guaranteed to knock down your winter doldrums, get your heart beating a bit faster and make you swoon,
It’s once again time for our heart-felt search for love in the MRV libraries. Pick up the answer sheet and the first clue at any of the three libraries. The clues will guide you from place to place. Determine your best guesses and when the form is complete, return it to the library where you finish finding the romantic books.
On Monday, February 9, we will draw one grand prize winner; a romantic dinner for two.

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-11 10:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
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 well as our resident moose, bear, deer, fisher, coyote, red fox and more! Snowshoe rentals are available for only $15 with the program!
Please note: Advanced registration is required. To request a reservation please fill out the Reservation Request Form prior to your visit. Naturalist Programs start at 10:30 AM. They are approximately 2 hours in duration and are easy to moderate in terms of difficulty.
Program Fees

Two-hour programs

$39 per person

Tubbs Snowshoes are available in the Mad River Glen Rental Shop.

Snowshoe Rental with a Naturalist Program – Only $15!
Snowshoe Trail Pass (without a program) – $5

For more information call (802) 496-3551 x. 125 or naturalist@madriverglen.com.

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Dead Sessions (Lite)
2026-01-10 20:00 - 23:00 (America/New_York) | Localfolk Smokehouse, 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
Cousins Brewing brings Dead Sessions Lite back to Waitsfield for two big sets of Grateful tunes and Deadly Improv on the themes.
Featuring Seth Yacovone ripping the Jerry Garcia riffs. The Faster We Go the Rounder We Get!

Sunday Sessions: Mike Mac
2026-01-11 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Mike Mac brings his upbeat guitar, loop pedals, and outstanding vocals to the taproom once again. One of our favorites!

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2026-01-11 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
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 boots and let’s boogie.

Men’s Monday Alpine Program
2026-01-12 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Formerly known as the Graybeard’s Clinic, this program is re-designed for men of all ages who are intermediate to advanced skiers. The program’s focus will be on learning how to fully enjoy the Mad River Glen skiing experience by deepening fundamental skills and then applying them to the mountain’s legendary terrain. Participants will learn to ski groomers, bumps and trees better and with more confidence. Participants are placed in groups with skiers of similar ability and pace.
Dates: Mondays – January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 23 & March 2, 9
Time: 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $389 – 8 Week Session
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MadLove Mondays
2026-01-12 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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

MadLove Mondays
2026-01-12 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
– $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.

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Winter Art Classes at Inklings!
2026-01-12 15:00 - 2026-02-16 16:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Starting Monday, January 12th, your young artists 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 each artist. Following a read aloud, children will jump into an art project based on the artist’s work.
REC. Ages – Grades 4 – 6.
ONLY 11 SEATS AVAILABLE PER CLASS.
Price: $270 ($45 per class). Includes books and materials.

Any Book Club
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event, 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Warren Public Library staff host a Zoom discussion where we share the books we’re reading and loving right now.
No required reading, no pressure, just a talk about books. Please come prepared to share your recommendations for adult fiction and non-fiction.
A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants. Register at warrenlibrary.com.

Monthly Marketing Workshop
2026-01-13 09:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Remote, United States
Monthly Marketing Workshops
Level up your marketing game—one month at a time. As a Mad River Valley Chamber member, you have access to a unique resource designed to give your business a competitive edge: Monthly Marketing Workshops. These sessions are practical, approachable, and packed with tools you can use right away to grow your business. What to Expect Held on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 AM, our workshops cover the full spectrum of marketing, including: Social media strategy & content creation Email marketing campaigns Website design and optimization tips Creative branding approaches Real-time Q&A to tackle your unique challenges
Led by Brittany Winfield, Chief Inspiration Officer of The Winfield Creative, these workshops are built to spark new ideas and give you actionable next steps. With over 10 years of marketing experience, an MBA from Champlain College, and a passion for helping businesses shine online, Brittany brings both expertise and energy to every session. Easy to Join No registration required—just drop in and join the conversation:
Join via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/hmt-dvim-cvg
Call-in PIN: [REDACTED]#
Missed a session? No problem. Every workshop is recorded and archived on our YouTube Marketing Playlist for on-demand viewing. You’ll also find downloadable E-Books that make it easy to reference key insights anytime.
Why It Matters
This isn’t just about marketing tips—it’s about building a culture of collaboration and community. Thanks to our partnership with Brittany, the Chamber is also: Hosting a monthly consultation with our various Sector Groups to align efforts. Providing business owner trainings that strengthen the Valley’s collective marketing power. Developing a tracking system to evaluate and improve results over time. The Monthly Marketing Workshops are a powerful member benefit and a great example of how the MRV Chamber is stepping up to give local businesses the tools they need to thrive.

Taco Tuesday
2026-01-13 16:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Tuesday Tunes: The Loonz
2026-01-13 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
From reggae, to funk, to rock and everything in between. The Loonz are a can’t miss quartet from Central Vermont and we’re thrilled to welcome them to the Taproom for the first time.

VPA Harwood Union HS “Skilton Classic” Dual Panel Slalom
2026-01-14 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Head to head racing with a pro jump.
Race Announcement

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2026-01-14 12:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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 with a side of crispy greens and a side of German potato salad, and your choice of draft beer! All of this for just $20! Are we kidding?! Never. We’re all business, baby.

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2026-01-14 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
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 with a side of crispy greens and a side of German potato salad, and your choice of draft beer! All of this for just $20! Are we kidding?! Never. We’re all business, baby.

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Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2026-01-14 12:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
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 with a side of crispy greens and a side of German potato salad, and your choice of draft beer! All of this for just $20! Are we kidding?! Never. We’re all business, baby.

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Waitsfield Elementary School Ski Program
2026-01-14 12:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Waitsfield Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!

Fayston Historical Society Meetings: Second Wednesday of Every Month
2026-01-14 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Fayston Town Hall, 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT, 05673
The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome!
Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm
For more information and/or to join the FHS contact faystonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Lots of exciting things are happening!

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Al’s Pals!
2026-01-14 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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 Wednesday in the winter!
