The Mad River Valley Village

Build A Cheese Board class @ von Trapp Farmstead
2025-11-19 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | von Trapp Farmstead, 251 Common Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
Join us at the von Trapp farm for a special How to Build a Board (+eat it too) class on Wednesday Nov 19th, 6:00-7:30pm. Tickets are $65.
Gain skills, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of pairings for a delicious cheeseboard.
Our in-house affineur (someone who ages cheese), Olivia Haver, will discuss and demonstrate how to build a party-ready cheese board. You’ll get to enjoy mixing and matching flavors, discovering what pairings you like best, and honing in on your cheese board style. Olivia is one of only 97 people in the world who is an ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator, and a judge at the Cheese Monger Invitational bringing a wealth of sensory knowledge and cheese board aesthetic.
***Stick around to shop the entire store stocked with our farmstead cheeses, pasture raised meats, and curated selection of pairings with a 10% discount.***
This is an in-person event, held in our Farm Store.

Prickly Mountain Film
2025-11-20 00:00 - 2025-11-24 23:59 (America/New_York) | The Big Picture Theater, 48 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
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In the late ’60s and ’70s, a group of architects landed in Vermont with big ideas and a simple plan: to stop just designing buildings and start making them too. Drawing from Bauhaus ideals but rejecting the rigidity of academia, they built by hand, embraced mistakes, and turned architecture into a wild, creative experiment. More than just structures, they built a way of life—one rooted in community, empowerment through doing, and the belief that process matters more than perfection.
Stitched into this story are the decades that shaped design/build, told through the houses that best captured each era. The film moves through the radical homes of the ’60s, where sculptural forms and bold ideas first took shape, into the ’70s, when creativity exploded alongside experiments in alternative energy and materials. By the ’80s, Yestermorrow Design/Build School was founded along with the crown jewel Waitsfield10 house.
Allie grew up in the middle of it all, playing in half-finished houses where learning happened by trying and failing, and trying again. Years later, she picks up a camera to trace the movement’s history, only to find herself pulled back into its ethos—this time, by building a house of her own. Both nostalgic and full of momentum, the film is a celebration of making cool stuff, messing up, and making more cool stuff—a reminder that the best way to build anything is to just start.
https://www.pricklymountainfilm.com/

Fall Art Class at Inklings, Grades K – 3
2025-11-20 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, 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 artist’s work. A perfect introduction to the wider world of creativity!!
SIGN UP using the EVENT LINK

Fresh Catch Thursday
2025-11-20 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Lawson’s Finest Brewery, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, 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!

SEND IT!: SNOWBOARD STOKE MOVIE NIGHT
2025-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
We’ll have snowboard movies on the big projector, a raffle with sick prizes, big cat Travis in the house, food available from Peace Burger, and drinks available from Afterthoughts! Come hang out, build community, and get hyped as heck for this season!
SET LIST
7:30PM – LOCAL SHOWCASE!
EDITS FROM RYDER @MIDNIGHT_RYDER_
KYLE GLOSS GOESFOR GOLD- CONNOR GROSS
GRRRU’S NIGHT VOL 3- VEDA/SOF/UNA/K8/EMMA
8:00PM – MAIN FEATURES!
SWARM
ROME SNOWBOARDS
FLOAT
CAPiTA + UNION
9:00PM – AFTERPARTY!
DJ SET BY RED DANSON
FREE
RAFFLE
SICK PRIZES FROM:
SPLINTERS
SUGARBUSH PARKS
ROME SNOWBOARDS
VALLEY MEADE DISPENSARY
PEACE BURGER

Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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

WinterArtFest
2025-11-21 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 19:00, 2025-11-23 11:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Warren Public Library, 413 Main Street, Warren, 05674
Award winning paintings, skillfully crafted ceramics, stunning stained glass, greeting cards, photography, ornaments and so much more.
In addition to viewing outstanding art, guests will be treated to complementary holiday refreshments and the pleasure of watching Guild artists at work. Artists will have work for sale for early holiday shoppers looking for that one-of-a-kind gift.

Dino Bones BBQ and Cousins Brewing Collaboration
2025-11-21 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-22 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Cousin’s Brewing Comopany, Rt 100/Rt 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join Dino Bones and Cousins Brewing for delicious BBQ and Brews every Friday and Saturday in November.

LIVE MUSIC W/ EVAN JENNISON & FRIENDS
2025-11-21 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Join Evan Jennison and friends for a night of Bluegrass & Beyond. More friends to be announced but mark your calendars for this night of great music and good vibes.
Featured friends are Luke Auriemmo, Matt Schrag, and Ben Lively.
Doors at 8pm
$10 Cover
Music at 8:30pm

Lincoln Peak Opening Day 2025
2025-11-22 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York)
The wait is over, winter kicks off at Sugarbush with Opening Day at Lincoln Peak! Conditions permitting, we’ll spin the lifts and drop the ropes as soon as Mother Nature allows. Grab your gear, rally your crew, and join us on the mountain to celebrate the official start of ski season. Stay tuned for terrain updates and opening announcements.

Daybreak Dance Party!
2025-11-22 09:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Start your morning with an energizing Daybreak Dance Party!
Wake up and dance your way into the day with joyful movement and an upbeat DJ set in a fun, community atmosphere. No better way to get your blood flowing and mood boosted. Featuring DJ Maximo and El Profe.
Scones and pastries for sale. Feel free to bring things that light up and glow. Pajamas encouraged!

Emmy Award-winning Animator Hayley Morris visits Inklings!
2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join our second very special guest reader; Emmy Award-winning Animator Hayley Morris, on Saturday November 22nd at 11am!
Hayley will be reading LOTTE’S MAGICAL PAPER PUPPETS. Afterward, she’ll talk with children about the fascinating work she does as an animator.
Then Hayley will lead children through a fun paper puppet craft, followed by a stop-motion animation demonstration!!
FREE and OPEN to ALL!

THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE
2025-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Moretown United Methodist Church, 962 Route 100B, Moretown, 05660
THANKSGIVING BAKE SALE
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 22, 2025 11AM – 2PM
MORETOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
962 ROUTE 100B
Proceeds benefit the mission of United
Women of Faith.
LIGHTEN THE LOAD OF YOUR HOLIDAY
PREPARATIONS
PURCHASE HOME BAKED GOODS!
FREE PARKING BEHIND CHURCH
QUESTIONS?
EMAIL VMEADFARM@GMAIL.COM
802-461-5054

The Big Kicker
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Kick off the season with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks, and more at Mt. Ellen!

The Big Kicker
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Kick off the season with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and more at Mt. Ellen!Save the date, more information coming soon!

The Big Kicker
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Kick off winter at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. EllenJoin us for an evening packed with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and plenty of mountain stoke as we celebrate the start of ski and snowboard season in Vermont.Event HighlightsLive Music: Enjoy a high-energy performance by Slam Trans-Am, New England’s raddest 80s band, live in the Green Mountain Lounge.Rail Jam: Watch or participate in our PARKS crew’s Rail Jam outside Mt. Ellen Lodge. Bring your pass if you plan to ride.Outdoor Bonfires: Warm up between runs and sets at our bonfires throughout the evening.Ski and Snowboard Films: Watch epic ski and snowboard content on the Coca-Cola inflatable movie screen, perfect for fueling your early-season excitement.

The Big Kicker
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Kick off winter at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. EllenJoin us for an evening packed with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and plenty of mountain stoke as we celebrate the start of ski and snowboard season in Vermont.Event HighlightsLive Music: Enjoy a high-energy performance by Slam Trans-Am, New England’s raddest 80s band, live in the Green Mountain Lounge. 6-9PMScan your pass and get entered into the Big Kicker raffle!Rail Jam: Watch or participate in our PARKS crew’s Rail Jam outside Mt. Ellen Lodge with the Red Bull Truck. Bring your pass, or grab a comp ticket inside, if you plan to ride! 5-7PMOutdoor Bonfires: Warm up between runs and sets at our bonfires throughout the evening.Ski and Snowboard Films: Watch epic ski and snowboard content on the Coca-Cola inflatable movie screen, perfect for fueling your early-season excitement.

The Big Kicker
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Kick off winter at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. EllenJoin us for an evening packed with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and plenty of mountain stoke as we celebrate the start of ski and snowboard season in Vermont.Event HighlightsLive Music: Enjoy a high-energy performance by Slam Trans-Am, New England’s raddest 80s band, live in the Green Mountain Lounge. 6-9PMScan your pass and get entered into the Big Kicker raffle!Rail Jam: Watch or participate in our PARKS crew’s Rail Jam outside Mt. Ellen Lodge with the Red Bull Truck. Bring your pass, or grab a comp ticket inside, if you plan to ride! 5-7PMOutdoor Bonfires: Warm up between runs and sets at our bonfires throughout the evening.

The Big Kicker
2025-11-22 17:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Kick off winter at Sugarbush Resort’s Mt. EllenJoin us for an evening packed with live music, a rail jam, bonfires, food, drinks and plenty of mountain stoke as we celebrate the start of ski and snowboard season in Vermont.Event HighlightsLive Music: Enjoy a high-energy performance by Slam Trans-Am, New England’s raddest 80s band, live in the Green Mountain Lounge. 6-9PMScan your pass and get entered into the Big Kicker raffle!Rail Jam: Watch or participate in our PARKS crew’s Rail Jam outside Mt. Ellen Lodge with the Red Bull Truck. Bring your pass, or grab a comp ticket inside, if you plan to ride! 5-7PMOutdoor Bonfires: Warm up between runs and sets at our bonfires throughout the evening.Food:Miso Toh Kome will be open and serving up their delicious rice balls and miso soup.

CHALI2NA and CUT CHEMIST at AFTERTHOUGHTS
2025-11-22 20:30 - 23:30 (America/New_York) | afterthoughts, 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
West Coast legends Chali2na and Cut Chemist make their debut at Afterthoughts on November 22, 2025.
The two have remained friends since 1987 —from forming #unitycommittee, to #jurassic5, blending sounds with #ozamatli, and chasing solo projects that pushed the boundaries of hip-hop and beyond. It’s a 35 year old friendship that manifests into music and art.
They’re bringing those infinite beats to the stage at Afterthoughts and you don’t want to miss it. Joined by local heavyweights Mighty Ceej and Mister Burns, this will be an epic night of hip hop. Just added to the bill is SED ONE, I RHYMES and DJ KANGA
DOORS 8PM
21+
TICKETS are $40 and available at https://sevendaystickets.com/e/chali-2na-cut-chemist

Benedicts in the Barn
2025-11-23 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Come hungry. Leave happy.

Holiday Ornament Making at Blockhouse
2025-11-23 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Join us for some holiday fun! Parents and children ages 3 and up can come make their very own ornaments to adorn their trees or hang around their houses. With a wide variety of available shapes, participants will cut ornaments from slabs of clay, using color and texture to decorate them. Examples & instruction will be provided.
If desired and time allows, participants can make a small gift item as well. Anyone can feel free to bring their own cookie cutter shapes, though the studio has a large selection.
This has been a very popular workshop each year.
Ornaments will be left at Blockhouse to be dried, fired and finished in a clear glaze. Pieces will be ready to pick up in approximately 2-3 weeks- just in time to start decorating!

Steelers Bar(n): Pittsburgh Steelers vs Chicago Bears
2025-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come out and watch the Pittsburgh Steelers take on the surprisingly good Chicago Bears. When you see the terrible towel flag waiving you know its time for some football.
If yinz can’t be dahn tahn to watch the stillers with an ahrn, this is the next best place.
Once again this year we are offering our Pittsburgh centric menu of sandwiches with fries and slaw on them, imported pierogies and this years new addition fried jumbo.
We welcome all nfl fans (or even those that just want a great lunch) but only watch the Steelers games.
Doors open 30 minutes before kickoff

Sunday Sessions: Phineas Gage
2025-11-23 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673
You know ’em, you love ’em, and they’re back at the Lawson’s Finest taproom! Come and down, say hi to your friends, and enjoy some tunes for your soul.

LINE DANCING: BOOTS & BURGERS w/Jenna from GOOD TIME LINE DANCING
2025-11-23 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.

MadLove Mondays
2025-11-24 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
