The Mad River Valley Village

Fall Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings!
2025-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s Fall Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Friday mornings from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore the colors & shapes of the season, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun!
Activities will include painting on torn newspaper, craft pumpkins, and colorful watercolor felt leaves.
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK
Begins Friday, Sept. 5th and goes for 6 weeks.
Ages: 18mo – 4yrs
Price: $85 (all six classes) Drop-in Price: $15/per class

BAKED BEADS JEWELRY & SCARF WAREHOUSE SALE – 3-for-$20
2025-10-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Baked Beads, 6973 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
All earrings, necklaces, bracelets & scarves priced at 3-for-$20 . . . Plus rings, key chains, bags of beads, displays & more!
Baked Beads has been designing, manufacturing, and wholesaling fashion jewelry and scarves in Vermont’s Mad River Valley since 1991. We launched our first retail sale in Waitsfield that same year as a way of selling our previous season’s first quality overstocks . . . And we’ve been doing it ever since. While the sales have evolved over the last 34 years, they’re still all about an abundant selection of affordable jewelry and scarves, spending time with friends, making new ones, the thrill of bargain hunting, and of course, the great music. There’s no better way to kick off your holiday shopping!
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram, and sign up on our website to receive our emails for all in-person warehouse and online sale info!

Live Music at Hogan’s Pub
2025-10-10 17:00 - 20:00
Tunes, taps, and twilight views.Live music every Friday night from 5–8 PM at Hogan’s Pub. Swing by, stay awhile, and let the weekend begin.

‘Stardust’ Talk : “What Has Quantum Mechanics Ever Done For Us?”
2025-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
On October 10th, at 5:30-7pm Mad River Valley Arts presents a STARDUST talk with Ray Parker; a Quantum Scientist.
He will describe some of the strange predictions of quantum mechanics and how they have shaped our lives. Join Us for this relevant and exciting topic.

The Valley Players Present “Blithe Spirit”
2025-10-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
WAITSFIELD – The Valley Players will present Blithe Spirit, by Noël Coward, Fridays-Sundays October 10-26 at the Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street (Route 100), Waitsfield, VT. Friday and Saturday night shows are at 7:30, and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.
This fall, experience Blithe Spirit like never before, reimagined in dazzling black and white. With styling inspired by 1940s cinema, every element of this production – from costumes to makeup – embraces the elegant world of old Hollywood. It’s a supernatural comedy full of charm, chaos, and vintage style. A ghost story never looked so glamorous!
When a séance by Madame Arcati (Sarah Storjohann, Barre) goes sideways, Charles Condomine (Lee Chasen) finds himself haunted by his first wife, Elvira (Sorsha Anderson, Middletown), who has some strong opinions about Charles’ second wife, Ruth (Shannon McDermott, Burlington). Also participating in the séance are Charles’ skeptical friends, Dr. Bradman (Ray Merrill, Montpelier) and his wife, Violet (Sarah McDougal, Warren).Providing them with enthusiastic household service is their maid, Edith (Cassandra Demarais, Websterville).
The production is directed by Shannon Sanborn (Barre) with lighting design by Irene Halabozak (Williston). Sanborn is also the set designer. “Directing Blithe Spirit in black and white has been such a fun ride,” said Sanborn. “Every choice from the bold makeup to the clothes and sets has to pop without color. It’s all about mood, texture and timeless style. I look forward to audiences experiencing the magic!”
For tickets and more information, visit www.valleyplayers.com or email boxoffice@valleyplayers.com.

LIVE MUSIC: DEAD/NOT DEAD AT AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-10-10 20:30 - 23:30 | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
The vibes are alive and well — Dead/Not Dead is back at Afterthoughts! 🌹⚡
Get ready for another night of timeless jams, groovy energy, and good company.
Let’s keep the Dead alive together. 💀🌈
Food & Bar together at 5pm
Music at 8:30pm
$10 cover

Foliage Weekend
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and Ticket Booth will all be open, please see our operational hours listed below.
Stark’s Pub: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Dinner service begins at 4:30)
Mad Shack: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Lift Operations: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Office: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Community Day
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59, 2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Mark your calendars for a peak foliage weekend at Sugarbush, where vibrant views meet vibrant community. We’re gathering with our local partners to celebrate the season and share what’s ahead at our annual State of the Mountain. It’s a time to connect, reflect, and look forward – don’t miss this chance to be part of it all. Full details coming soon!

Oktoberfest ’25
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen, Oktoberfest returns to Sugarbush on 10/12. Get ready for a full day of mountain merriment: live music, stein-holding contests, Bavarian eats, local brews and plenty of alpine antics. Whether you’re here to dance, drink or devour a pretzel the size of your head, it’s the ultimate fall celebration.

Oktoberfest ’25
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
Dust off your dirndls and lederhosen, Oktoberfest returns to Sugarbush on Saturday 10/11. Get ready for a full day of mountain merriment: live music, stein-holding contests, Bavarian eats, local brews and plenty of alpine antics. Whether you’re here to dance, drink or devour a pretzel the size of your head, it’s the ultimate fall celebration.

Oktoberfest ’25
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
Dust off your dirndls and lace up those lederhosen… Oktoberfest is back at Sugarbush on Saturday, October 11th, and it’s shaping up to be one for the books! From crisp mountain air and scenic lift rides to Bavarian eats, local brews, and live oompah tunes, this is your annual excuse to dance, drink and devour pretzels the size of your head. The party kicks off at noon with the Inseldudler German Band 12-2:30PM setting the soundtrack, while Burly Axe brings the thrill of axe throwing to the mountain. Bring the whole crew, there’ll be activities for the kinder and folk all day. And of course, no Oktoberfest is complete without competitions: 1:00 PM – Stein-Holding Contest: Test your strength and endurance. 2:00 PM – Keg Toss: Toss like a legend and claim bragging rights.Fuel up on brats, schnitzel and pints all afternoon long. It’s fall’s biggest bash and you don’t want to miss it. Make it a weekend and join us on Community Day on Sunday 10/12.

Oktoberfest ’25
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59
Dust off your dirndls and lace up those lederhosen — Oktoberfest returns to Sugarbush on Saturday, October 11th! Crisp mountain air, fiery foliage, Bavarian eats, steins of local brews and live oompah tunes make this fall’s biggest bash one you don’t want to miss. Bring your crew for a day packed with music, games, competitions and plenty of gemütlichkeit.

Harwood Boosters Fundraiser for co-curricular and extracurricular
2025-10-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Harwood Union High School Homecoming Alumni Social. Sat, Oct 11th, 2-5pm at The Big Picture.
Enjoy a cash bar and light hors d’oeuvres, live music and a performance by The Harwood Assembly Band. The alumni social is hosted by the Harwood Boosters Club and proceeds from the fundraiser will support co-curricular and extracurricular activities at Harwood.
Tickets: $20 for one, $35 for two.

Warren Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
2025-10-11 08:00 - 10:00
Join us at the Warren Fire Department to raise funds for the Warren Fire Department. Support your local fire department with pancakes and all of the fixings, served by the firefighters themselves. Suggested donation is $10 per person.

Warren Fire Department Pancake Breakfast
2025-10-11 08:00 - 10:00
Join us at the Warren Fire Department to raise funds for the Warren Fire Department. Support your local fire department with pancakes and all of the fixings, served by the firefighters themselves. Suggested donation is $10 per person. All proceeds benefit the Warren firefighter relief fund which provides support to Warren fire members past, present and future.Please note: The Pancake Breakfast has a new location this year. It will take place at the Warren Fire Department in the town of Warren, NOTat the Sugarbush satellite station as in previous years.

Volunteer Mountain Work Day
2025-10-11 09:00 - 16:00
Volunteer Mountain Work Days will once again utilize pre-registration and limit the total group size. Space is extremely limited, don’t wait, register online!
Events will be confirmed by 6:00 pm the day prior via the contact email provided. A wait list will be maintained with open slots filled by 6:00 pm the day prior.
Any minors that register must be at least 12 years of age, accompanied by their legal guardian/parent throughout the day, no dogs or swinging tools (hatchet, axe, maul) are allowed.

General information: The purpose of Volunteer Mountain Work Days is the maintenance of MRG’s legendary tree skiing and regeneration zones in our mountain forest. This involves cutting lines as well as setting aside areas for new trees to grow. Everything is done with hand tools. Work days are organized and led by Lars Bruns in consultation with ski area management. Volunteer Mountain Work Days are a great chance to get out on the mountain, care for your favorite terrain, and learn about how northeastern mountain forests grow. It is hard work, but also fun and satisfying to see a ski line take shape, and how trees will grow in response to care.
We welcome both experienced veterans and newcomers to the mountain work days. Each person who works a full day receives a complimentary day pass voucher for each day she or he works.
Summer/Fall 2025 Schedule

August 23rd
September 27th
October 4th
October 11th

Logistics

Report at 9:00 am at the Cricket Club picnic table. We’re back down at 3:30 – 4:00 pm.
Most of the time we hike from the base, so be physically fit and prepared to hike the mountain top to bottom.
Most days are held rain or shine – Working in the rain is fun!
Bring work gloves, hiking boots, drinks & lunch.
Loppers are the most useful tool to bring. Make sure they are in good working order.
Work days navigate our gnarly terrain; no dogs or kids under 12 please. Minors under the age of 18 must register and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

The incidence of Lyme Disease is increasing rapidly in Vermont. This disease is debilitating and hard to get rid of. More Info on how to protect yourself while thrashing around the woods of Stark Mountain.
The following tools are not allowed: All power tools such as chain saws, and swinging tools such as hatchets or axes.
Outfitting for Rain Events:

Outer layer – The primary function is to hold in heat, as well as keep water out for as long as possible.

Goretex shell or other rainwear
Waterproof pant shell – old ski pants work well
Waterproof gaiters (Goretex)
Waterproof boots beforehand
Brimmed synthetic hat and fleece hat
If the weather is warm, then staying warm is not a problem. Fast-drying shorts, gaiters, and a rain shell may be sufficient.

Inner layers – No cotton – must keep one warm when wet.

Wool or synthetic shirt and long underwear
Fleece
Wool socks
Thin windbreaker underneath the shell to hold even more heat in

Other Tips

Put dry (synthetic) clothing in a garbage bag
Bring a second synthetic inner layer shirt (in the garbage bag) to change into at lunch
Put first aid kit in a waterproof bag
A thermos of hot tea or soup. Caffeine constricts capillaries and should be avoided
Bring backup gloves. Cold hands will not warm up in wet gloves

Split Spirits at Addison West Maker’s Market
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Discover Split Spirits, America’s first Climate Neutral certified distillery—handcrafted and infused with local woods for a true taste of place.
Sip, savor, and explore their unique, sustainable spirits at our pop-up event!

Banoffi & Such at Addison West Maker’s Market
2025-10-11 10:00 - 14:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Banoffi & Such is popping in with their famous homemade pop tarts—flaky, buttery, and absolutely irresistible.
Don’t miss your chance to grab one (or a dozen) fresh from the source!

Inklings Children’s Books 2nd Anniversary Celebration!
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Inklings Children’s Books in celebrating their second anniversary!!
Starting at 10am, Inklings is hosting an all-day celebration filled with drinks, cupcakes, storytime, craft making and more!
We can’t wait to see you. FREE and open to all!

Addison West Annual Tent Sale
2025-10-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Don’t miss our one-day-only annual tent sale!

Demo Sale
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00
Upgrade your gear and score an unbeatable deal during our annual Demo Ski & Board Sale, happening alongside Community Weekend and Oktoberfest celebrations. We’re clearing out our demo fleet, which means you can take home premium gear from the industry’s top brands at seriously low prices.Skis + bindings and snowboards + bindings starting at just $150! Ski brands include Volkl, Rossignol, K2, Stockli, Elan, and Line Snowboard brands include Rome and Yes Quantities are limited, and the best deals go fast. Come early, shop smart and head into winter with high-quality gear for a fraction of the price.

Demo Sale
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 16:00
Upgrade your gear and score an unbeatable deal during our annual Demo Ski & Board Sale, happening alongside Oktoberfest and Community Day.We’re clearing out our demo fleet, which means you can take home premium gear from the industry’s top brands at seriously low prices. Skis + bindings and snowboards + bindings starting at just $150! Ski brands include Volkl, Rossignol, K2, Stockli, Elan and Line. Snowboard brands include Rome and Yes.Quantities are limited, and the best deals go fast. Come early, shop smart and head into winter with high-quality gear for a fraction of the price.

Annual Community Cider Pressing
2025-10-11 13:00 - 17:00 | Farmsprung Gatherings, 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Open Barn Event | Free & open to the public, fun for all ages!
It’s that time of year again… Join us for cider pressing (and drinking) at Stowell Barn, plus games, light snacks, and good company!
Definitely bring:
1. weather-appropriate clothing (this event is rain or shine, and is essentially outdoors so it may be chilly!)
2. some elbow grease for crushing & pressing apples
Optional things to bring:
1. your own apples to press (highly recommended—our apple trees had a hard time this year so we are working with much less fruit than usual!)
2. clean water-tight containers to take cider home with you
3. snacks and/or drinks to share with friends & neighbors
About the Venue:
Parking is on the grass, perpendicular to the barn (look for a white sandwich board marking a curb cut!)
Accessible porta-let available on-site
Questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

Sukkot on the Farm Harvest Festival
2025-10-11 15:30 - 2025-10-12 13:01 | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
Join us for our 12th annual Sukkot on the Farm festival—a joyful weekend celebrating the fall harvest with song, learning, delicious food, and community connection under our creatively designed temporary dwelling, the sukkah.
Weekend highlights:
Saturday afternoon: Kirtan with Anna Sobel and meditation with Rabbi David Fainsilber (of Jewish Communities of Greater Stowe)
Saturday evening: “Stone soup” dinner with veggies from the harvest and bread from Red Hen Baking Co., followed by songs and teachings in the sukkah
Saturday night: Live concert in the barn featuring Avi Salloway & Friends
Sunday morning: Children’s puppet show with Anna Sobel of Talking Hands Theater, family nature walk with lulav making, and hands-on skills building workshop (plant identification, basket weaving, sheep to yarn, art of fermentation)
Sunday midday: Song Circle followed by sandwich-bar lunch

Barn Concert with Avi Salloway and Friend
2025-10-11 19:45 - 22:00 | Living Tree Alliance, 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, 05660, United States
We welcome Avi Salloway & friends for a luminous night of art-rock, global grooves, and folk music that’ll make you want to dance! Followed by smores and bonfire. Desserts donated by Red Hen Bakery. All ages welcome!
Avi Salloway is an acclaimed musician, activist, and educator. He grew up learning music from American folk legends, Pete and John Seeger, and from an early age, was exposed to the power of music to bring people together. Salloway is the bandleader for Billy Wylder, has co-written, produced, and recorded on 15 albums and performed over 1500 concerts across six continents. He also toured for many years in Bombino’s band, the Tuareg guitar hero from Niger. Highlight performances include Coachella, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center.

Foliage Weekend
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59
Take a foliage lift ride on America’s favorite Single Chair, first chair up is at 10 AM and the last chair is loaded at 2:30 PM. Foliage lift ride tickets are good for a round trip from base to summit and back down again, the cost is $20 for adults and $15 for juniors and seniors (free for season pass holders). Foliage lift ride tickets can be purchased in person at the ticket window. Stark’s Pub, the General Store and Ticket Booth will all be open, please see our operational hours listed below.
Stark’s Pub: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Mad Shack: Closed
Lift Operations: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
General Store: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Ticket Office: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM

MRVBC Fall Trail Work Day on the Catamount Trail Section 18
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59 | Catamount Trail – specific meeting spot TBD, Rt 17, Fayston, Vermont, 05671, United States
Our trail work days are always a fun time – make new buddies, learn the backcountry area, and generate some excellent snow karma! There is often an informal apres as well.
Fall Trail Days
If you enjoy working in the woods and have some time to spare, please join the Valley’s Catamount Trail Assn Trail Chiefs in the their annual effort to clear the Catamount Trail of blow-downs, branches, and brush.
Things You’ll Need
You’ll need lunch, water, long pants, layers, work gloves, hiking boots, an orange hunting vest or similar during hunting season, and a pair of loppers or handsaw. Bring a friend, give back to the trails you enjoy, and help CTA provide trail users with great experiences this winter.

Community Day
2025-10-12 00:00 - 23:59
It’s a new and improved Community Day! Join us as we revamp our annual celebration of community with fresh activities and some returning favorites from past years.Celebrate the people and organizations that make up the Mad River Valley with vendors from the Waitsfield Farmers Market and local organizations tabling in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard. Enjoy scenic lift rides, live music, pumpkin carving, and axe throwing throughout the day. Catch up on all things Sugarbush with Resort President John Hammond giving his annual update. Finally, join a Climb it for Climate event with a hike up to Allyn’s Lodge followed by a presentation and talk in The Schoolhouse afterwards.
