Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2026-01-21 14:30 - 17:00, 2026-01-23 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!

Fiddlehead White Ale Wednesday
2026-01-21 14:30 - 17:00
Fiddlehead beer specials, give aways and live music by REDadmiral sponsored by Fiddlehead Brewing Company

Cookbook Club: Mocktail Hour
2026-01-21 17:00 - 18:30 | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
This month the Warren Public Library Cookbook Club is mixing up mocktail recipes from “The Art of Mixology: Mocktails” by Parragon Books.
We’ll display the book at the library for you to browse and choose a beverage to prepare. Snacks and appetizers — store-bought or homemade — are also welcome.
Register at the library or at warrenlibrary.com.

LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Ragged Company!
2026-01-21 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 Ragged Company! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter!

We Can! Women’s Mid-Week Alpine Clinic
2026-01-22 09:30 - 11:30
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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STAND UP FOR SAFETY WORKSHOPS
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
In the Mad River Valley, we believe that everyone — whether they live here, work here, or visit — deserves to feel safe. To support that vision the chamber’s is launching a new series of Stand Up for Safety workshops designed to help hospitality workers recognize and respond to situations that may threaten the safety or well-being of themselves, their co-workers, or their guests.
These interactive sessions will equip front-line staff with practical tools to:

Recognize signs of harm, harassment, or exploitation
Respond appropriately and safely when concerns arise
Connect individuals in need with the right support services

The workshops are approachable, hands-on, and rooted in real-world hospitality settings — from restaurants and inns to shops and recreation businesses. While the curriculum is still being finalized, the goal is clear: to ensure the Mad River Valley remains a safe and welcoming place for all. The workshops are organized and facilitated by Anna Nassset Consulting.
Upcoming Workshops will all take place at the MRV Chamber Welcome Center

January 22 – 10-11 am: Understanding DV, HT, and Stalking
Explore how to identify and respond to domestic violence, human trafficking, and stalking in both customers and co-workers, and learn about available local and national resources.
April 7- 10-11 am: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Learn to recognize early warning signs of sexual assault, how to respond to disclosures, and how to connect survivors with resources and support.
August 5 – 10-11 am: Workplace Culture
Discover how to build a supportive workplace culture where all employees feel safe and valued, through stories, exercises, and practical leadership strategies.
Back in October 22 GBV Bystander Training was offered
We learned the basics of gender-based violence prevention, including the 4D’s of bystander intervention, and how to empower yourself and others to make a difference.

A Community Commitment
“Hospitality is the backbone of the Mad River Valley’s economy and culture,” said Eric Friedman, Executive Director of the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce. “By giving our front-line staff the tools and confidence to recognize and respond to difficult situations, we’re not just protecting individuals — we’re strengthening the fabric of our community and ensuring the Valley remains a safe, welcoming place for everyone.”
About Stand Up for Safety
A collaboration between local businesses, resorts, and organizations committed to standing up to gender-based violence and fostering a culture of care in the Mad River Valley.
For more information about the workshops, or to learn how your business can get involved, please contact info@madriverrvalley.com and/or visit www.madrivervalley.com/stand-up-for-safety

Zero Celsius
2026-01-22 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-23 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-24 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.

Free Cabot Fondue
2026-01-22 15:30 - 17:00
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
2026-01-22 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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The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner with Zero Gravity Brewery
2026-01-22 17:00 - 21:00
Join us, and our friends, at Zero Gravity Brewery for an evening at Allyn’s Lodge, midway up Lincoln Peak, for an intimate and elegant five-course meal in a rustic atmosphere. Arrive at Allyn’s Lodge via our Cabin Cat* and enjoy a delicious fireside meal paired with beer from Zero Gravity. View the sample menu below. Additional beer and wine will be available for purchase.After dinner, advanced skiers and riders may bundle up to ski and/or snowboard back to the base area on a freshly groomed trail under the cover of darkness with a guide. Non-skiers and riders may take the Cabin Cat back down. Dinners typically run from about 5-9pm.REGISTRATION COMING SOON*Or tour/skin up with a guide.

Free Heel Fridays
2026-01-23 00:00 - 23:59
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!
2026-01-23 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

Family Fridays!
2026-01-23 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 +

Fish Fry Fridays
2026-01-23 17:00 - 20:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us Fridays through March for our popular “fish n chips”!
Our crispy batter dipped cod comes with tangy coleslaw, fresh cut fries, lemon and house made tartar sauce. Our full dinner menu available along with a full bar with draft beer, wine by the glass or bottle and seasonal cocktails.

OPEN MIC with EG And FRIENDS
2026-01-23 20:00 - 23:00 | Localfolk Smokehouse, 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
Start the evening enjoying a set by our house band, EG And Friends.
Then take over the stage, or have EG And Friends back up your performance!

Jan Jam
2026-01-24 00:00 - 23:59
Something new is hitting the terrain parks this winter: Jan Jam with Sugarbush Parks! Join us on Saturday, 1/24 for a freestyle-focused session celebrating style, creativity, and community. Event details on format, features, and prizes are dropping soon, but you can count on a lively evening in the park with high energy, big tricks and good vibes. Whether you’re riding, spectating, or just here for the scene, Jan Jam is the can’t-miss park jam of the season.

Alpine Options Demo Day – Postponed
2026-01-24 09:00 - 14:30
Alpine Options, located just 6.5 miles from the base of Mad River Glen on the Sugarbush Access Road will be here for the day with free demo skis. Featuring brands like; Atomic, Black Crows, Blizzard, Nordica, Salomon and Volkl!

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2026-01-24 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-25 10:30 - 12:30
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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New Neighbors: The Beavers of Allen Brook
2026-01-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Moretown Town Hall and Library, 1147 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
Join Vermont Filmmaker Jim Heltz for a screening and discussion of his documentary on the beavers of Allen Brook.
About the Film:
A Williston homeowner sets out to learn about his new neighbors, the beavers. The film investigates beaver activity in Allen Brook, the origin of the species including the giant beaver, and how beavers fight climate change.
*Snow Date: Saturday, February 15th at 2:30pm

After Dark Music in Stark’s Pub
2026-01-24 19:00 - 22:00
Evan and Friends return to Stark’s Pub on Saturday, January 24th for another epic night on the mountain!
Featuring some most excellent friends Peter Day, Matthew Schrag, Ben Lively and Ryan Clausen.
Doors at 6:30, music starts at 7PM.
Evan’s new album is also available now wherever you stream your music.
Check it out if you haven’t.

JADED RAVINS w/ Special Guests, Pappy and EG Bishop
2026-01-24 20:00 - 23:30 | Localfolk Smokehouse, 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
An evening of exceptional musical talent. Guitar and banjo wizard Pappy Biondo, and EG Bishop on bass, set the tone with an opening set.
Next up, Kelly Ravin lets rips with his signature guitar riffs, while complementing Jade’s soaring vocals.

Benedicts in the Barn
2026-01-25 08:00 - 12:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
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 in a cozy, barn‑style atmosphere
A perfect excuse to gather with friends or family before the day unfolds
Location: 1824 House Inn + Barn, Waitsfield, VT
Reservations: Strongly recommended—visit 1824house.com/breakfast or call/text 802‑496‑7555
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VARA NVC U14 Slalom Race
2026-01-25 08:00 - 15:00
Vermont Alpine Racing Association U14 Slalom Race.
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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

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.
