VARA NVC U14 Slalom Race
2026-01-25 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Vermont
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U14 Slalom Race.
https://www.vara.org/

Backcountry Ski Tour: Beginners Day
2026-01-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Umiak Outfitters, 849 South Main Street, Stowe, Vermont, 05672, United States
Our guided instructional tour will bring you to some of Stowe’s premier backcountry on a full-day instructional ski adventure. Choose the equipment you would like to ski on during your tour, lightweight 75mm 3-pin telemark equipment or AT equipment. Umiak’s certified backcountry guide will teach proper safety protocol and the necessary safety gear needed before heading into the backcountry. Learn valuable skills in applying, removing, and storing climbing skins or caring for fish scale backcountry gear and operation of the binding as well as other important BC equipment. We will work on different climbing techniques as well as an efficient skin to ski transition prior to a powder-filled downhill run. Intended for intermediate, to advanced alpine skiers and riders that want to expand their comfort level and skills in the backcountry.
Choose from one of our four scheduled event days or contact us to customize your own private tour.
Beginners Day: Sunday, Jan 25, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Perfect for newcomers, this day offers foundational skills and confidence-building lessons to get you started comfortably.
Trees & Skis: Sunday, Feb 8, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Spend the day learning how to ski safely among the trees, focusing on techniques to navigate wooded areas. We’ll also explore the different tree species in the Green Mountains, discuss the impact of deforestation, and learn about conservation efforts!
Women’s Only Day: Sunday, March 1, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
A supportive environment designed to empower women through tailored instruction, camaraderie, and shared outdoor experiences. This tour will be all women, including the instructor!
Spring Special: Sunday, March 15, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Celebrate the season with this scenic adventure that showcases the beauty of springtime in the forests of Vermont.
Duration: 6 Hours 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pricing: $189 Per Person
Advance Reservation Required. Please contact us for more information at 802-253-2317

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2026-01-25 10:30 - 12:30 | Vermont
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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Sunday Sessions: CFI Jazz Quintet
2026-01-25 15:00 - 17:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
George Petit brings his powerhouse jazz quintet back to the taproom.

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2026-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 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
2026-01-26 09:30 - 11:30 | Vermont
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
2026-01-26 12:00 - 20:00 | 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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Artist Spotlight: Kurt Budliger
2026-01-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Our Taproom Art Program features a different artist every month, with their pieces adorning our walls for that entire month. January belongs to Kurt Budliger, a professional photographer based in northern Vermont. Kurt has been photographing the natural landscape for over 30 years and has been a professional photographer for the past 20. His photographs are routinely used by conservation organizations working to protect wild lands. Kurt strives to capture unique and fleeting moments in nature when light, atmosphere and composition combine to create something special and not often seen.

Join Kurt for an Artist Spotlight at the Taproom on Monday January 26th at 5:30pm to talk art, nature, photography and take in the beautiful photographs hanging in the Taproom.

Onion River Chorus welcomes new members
2026-01-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Bethany Church of Christ, 115 Main St, Montpelier, 05602
Onion River Chorus is looking for singers to join us this spring semester.
Rehearsals are Monday evenings from 7-9pm, beginning January 26 at Bethany Church (in the chapel) 115 Main St. Montpelier. Richard Riley leads the chorus.
The program will feature Luigi Cherubini’s Requiem, with additional music by Cherubini’s admirers Beethoven and Rossini, and Cherubini’s teacher Giuseppi Sarti. Arrive at 6:45 to register and get music.

We Can! Women’s Telemark Tuesday Program
2026-01-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Vermont
A program for women and coached by women! This program is designed for the advanced novice to the all-mountain skier. Participants are placed in groups with skiers of similar ability and pace. Your coach will focus on technique, tactics and mental attitude to help you achieve your goals. Telemark in a supportive environment that will definitely build your confidence!
Dates: Tuesdays – January 20, January 27 & February 3
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $149 (Valid Pass or Ticket required)
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Zero Celsius
2026-01-27 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-28 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-29 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-30 13:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Taco Tuesday
2026-01-27 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2026-01-28 12:00 - 20:00 | 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
2026-01-28 12:00 - 20:00 | 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
2026-01-28 12:30 - 14:30 | Vermont
Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Waitsfield Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!

Majongg Instruction
2026-01-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, 05673
Curious about Mahjongg? Want to learn the ins and outs about how to play that requires strategy combined with luck?
On two Wednesday afternoons, we will have two instructors on-site to guide you through how to set up the Mahjongg board and then how to play the game. There is room for up to eight participants.
Please pre-register in advance via the QR code, or by registering through the link on the Joslin Memorial Library website under Upcoming Programs.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring The Loonz!
2026-01-28 17:00 - 21:00 | Mad River Barn
Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from The Loonz! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

LIVE @ MRVTV is Back! Thursday, January 29th @ 7PM with Magic User
2026-01-29 00:00 - 23:59 | Mad River Valley Television, 5031 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
LIVE @ MRVTV is back with Montpelier-based band Magic User, and you don’t want to miss it! Thursday, January 29th @ 7PM
Join us LIVE in-studio at Mad River Valley TV (5033 Main St, Waitsfield)
FREE & BYOB!
Broadcasting LIVE on Channel 44!

We Can! Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2026-01-29 09:30 - 11:30 | Vermont
The Women’s Mid-Week clinic is sold out for 2026. These clinics are our most popular adult ski school offerings, if you are interested in joining for the 2027 ski season please contact the Ski School Desk.
The Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic is designed for women and taught by women using positive attitude, tactics and techniques to help you achieve your skiing goals. This eight-week program meets for 2-hour sessions on Thursday mornings.
Dates: Thursdays – January 8, 15, 22, 29 February 5, 12, 26 & March 5 (No session 02.19.26)
Time: 9:30 am until 11:30 pm
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Fayston Elementary School Ski Program
2026-01-29 12:30 - 14:30 | Vermont
Welcoming 1st through 6th grade students from the Fayston Elementary School for an afternoon of skiing!

Free Cabot Fondue
2026-01-29 15:30 - 17:00 | Vermont
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.

Fresh Catch Thursday
2026-01-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
About the Event
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!

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Speakeasy Film Club presents: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
2026-01-29 20:30 - 22:37 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Tickets are first come, first serve at the door. **Members are free Playing Thursday January 29 @ 8:30pm PG-13 1989 ‧ Adventure/Action ‧ 2h 7m
In 1938, after his father goes missing while pursuing the Holy Grail, Indiana Jones finds himself up against the Nazis again to stop them from obtaining its powers.

Free Heel Fridays
2026-01-30 00:00 - 23:59 | Vermont
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)
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Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2026-01-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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, and color matching.
Begins Friday, Nov. 7th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2026-01-30 14:30 - 17:00 | Vermont
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!
2026-01-30 16:30 - 18:00 | 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 +
