Best Day Ever @ The Big Picture Theater
2026-01-15 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Join us to watch Best Day Ever at The Big Picture Theater and Cafe in Waitsfield, VT. Best Day Ever (48 min) has won awards at film festivals worldwide. We’re excited to bring it back to Vermont to share it with our local community.
This screening is a fundraiser for the Kelly Brush Foundation, Vermont Adaptive, Vermont Mountain Bike Association, and Best Day Ever. Tax deductible donations made at checkout will be shared and supports these organizations’ goal to get everyBODY out on the trails.
The film starts at 7PM. Come early to grab dinner. And please stay post-film for a 30-minute panel discussion.

Free Heel Fridays
2026-01-16 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!
2026-01-16 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

Zero Celsius
2026-01-16 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 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.

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

Special Edition Double Sunshine: Krush Dry-Hopped
2026-01-16 16:00 - 20:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
For the first time ever, we’re changing it up. On Friday January 16th at exactly 4:00pm, we’ll be tapping the first keg ever of Double Dry-Hopped Double Sunshine with Krush hops. This will be draft only, and exclusive to the Taproom.

Krush is a super new hop varietal that Yakima Chief Hops describes as “fruit cocktail in a hop cone.” Bursting with orange, mango, guava, peach, and mixed berry, Krush delivers complex, ripe, and punchy aromas. Here and then gone. Come and get it.

Family Fridays!
2026-01-16 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 +

The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner
2026-01-16 17:00 - 22:00
À la Carte Dining at Allyn’s Lodge offers a cozy, elevated mountain experience featuring seasonally inspired Vermont dishes in an intimate lodge setting. See sample menu. Learn more about the Allyn’s Lodge Experience, and to make a private dinner reservation, please contact Jen Schonder at 802-583-6527 or jschonder@sugarbush.com.

MLK Weekend at Sugarbush
2026-01-17 00:00 - 2026-01-19 23:59
Join us this winter for MLK Weekend at Sugarbush, filled with skiing, riding, and special events for all ages. With two mountains to explore, it’s the perfect long-weekend escape.

Co-op Board of Trustees In-Season Meeting
2026-01-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-01-17 17:00 - 18:00
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com

Join us on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/jhi-umff-poa

Fat-ypus Skis Demo Day
2026-01-17 09:00 - 15:00
Handmade skis out of Breckenridge, Colorado.

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:30, 2026-01-18 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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DragonBoot Returns!
2026-01-17 15:00 - 17:00 | Waterbury Congregational Church, 8 N Main St, Waterbury, VT
Eleva is proud to present the return of the award-winning string quartet, DragonBoot, based at Juilliard for an unforgettable Winter afternoon. These extra-ordinarily talented women will make you experience string music like you’ve never heard before.
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
Waterbury Congregational Church
8 North Main, Waterbury, VT
PROGRAM:
Beethoven: String Quartet Op. 135
Shulamit Rhan: Glitter Shards and Doom: That Which Happened
Janáček: String Quartet No. 2 “Intimate Letters”

ZERO CELSIUS
2026-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Mad River Valley Arts welcomes David Goodman and Porter Fox for a public conversation about ‘winter’ at the ZERO CELSIUS Exhibition in Waitsfield, VT — January 17, 2026 | 5:30–7:00 PM
David Goodman—award-winning journalist and host of The Vermont Conversation, known for his reporting on climate impacts and natural disasters—will join Porter Fox, acclaimed author of The Last Winter and a leading voice on the future of snow. Together, they will engage in a timely and thought-provoking dialogue focused on “winter.” Their conversation will explore how shifting winter conditions reflect broader climate realities, shape cultural memory, and influence our evolving relationship with the environment.
ZERO CELSIUS brings together artists whose work probes the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. The exhibition features artworks that reflect lived experiences of the cold season—and how those experiences shape, and are reshaped by, human and environmental relationships. Audiences are invited to reflect, listen, and participate in an exchange that feels both urgent and deeply grounded in place.
The public is warmly invited to gather, connect, and engage in this prescient dialogue on climate, winter, and change.

Zero Celsius
2026-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Mad River Valley Arts, 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, 05673
Join us Saturday Jan. 15th, 5:30 pm with David Goodman and Porter Fox in conversation about the future of snow and winter.
We are gathering to honor the winter spirit in all of us. This is a pertinent time to engage collectively around our beloved earth and the winter beauty she provides for our survival, which is at more and more risk. Ecological transformation is a collective issue, it impacts all of us, we all benefit from hearing experts, so let’s come together and listen.

Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project at the Big Picture; Featuring Reid Parsons
2026-01-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, 05673
Harwood Alum, Reid Parsons, will return to the Mad River Valley to headline a fundraising concert for the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project at the Big Picture on Saturday, January 17th. The show will celebrate the legacy of high-quality music education at Harwood by featuring Parsons and including the current HUHS student band, the Glam Cowboys, as the opening act.
The show is part of a concert series presented throughout the Harwood district to support HARP, the Harwood Auditorium Revitalization Project. HARP was created to raise funds for key improvements that will benefit students, educators, and the broader community. The HARP seeks to transform an aging facility into a vibrant, safe, and fully equipped space that reflects the talent and dedication of our students and community. Despite years of excellence in our Music and Theater programs, the theater itself has not been substantially renovated since 1997 and no longer meets the needs of modern performances.
Harwood Theater Director Scott Weigand felt Parsons was a perfect choice to perform since she reflects the longstanding high caliber of the HUHS Music Department. A 2011 Harwood alum, Parsons was very involved in the Harwood Music department and was the lead in “Annie Get Your Gun” in 2009, the first Harwood show Weigand directed.
Parsons is now a Burlington-based singer-songwriter whose music blends soul, folk, blues, and jazz-infused Americana into something both grounded and expansive. Her debut full-length album, “Back to Back”, released in the spring of 2025, showcases her signature style: expressive vocals, layered arrangements, and songs that are as emotionally resonant as they are sonically rich. Written, arranged, and produced by Parsons herself, the record moves confidently between intimate ballads and full-band tracks with a deep sense of groove and feeling.
Opening the show for Parsons will be the Glam Cowboys, Harwood’s next generation of talent, made up of active members of the Harwood Music and Theater Departments. The Glam Cowboys are an indie-pop/rock band featuring Eireann McDonough on lead vocals, Tarin Askew on guitar and vocals, Cora Potts on drums, Cali Neville on bass, and Eliza Whitehair on keys.
Known for their coordinated attire and live energy, they perform a diverse collection of original music. They have performed at venues such as Zen Barn, Higher Ground, Firefolk Arts, and recently in MRVTV’s In-Studio Live Music Series.
Tickets are available at:
https://www.bigpicturetheater.info/event-details/harwood-auditorium-revitalization-project-presen ts-reid-parsons

THE REMNANTS
2026-01-17 20:00 - 23:30 | Localfolk Smokehouse, 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, 05673, United States
Hard hitting Blues, Rock and Soul…
Come help us blow the doors off and dance till you drop with The Remnants at Cousins Brewing / Localfolk Smokehouse!

Crafting Kickoff!
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Get your crafting project kicked off! Spend time with Molly, our in-house fiber expert and the maker behind all of our knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch samples.
She’ll get you started, answer questions, and make sure you’re ready to take your project across the finish line!
A $10 reservation holds your spot and becomes a $10 credit to use on anything in the shop the day of the event; kits, supplies, or whatever catches your eye. Just bring your order confirmation with you to redeem your credit.

Madam Cutler & Co – On-Site Knife Sharpening
2026-01-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Addison West, 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Bring your clean knives, scissors, and hand pruners for on-site sharpening by the pros at Madam Cutler & Co.
Walk away with tools that cut like new.

Sunday Sessions: Ryan Sweezey
2026-01-18 15:00 - 17:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Award-winning Vermont singer/songwriter. Ryan is a true delight on stage and a top notch musician and performer.

Men’s Monday Alpine Program
2026-01-19 09:30 - 11:30
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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Martin Luther King Day Call to Defend Democracy
2026-01-19 11:00 | Mad River Green, 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Martin Luther King Day – a call for peaceful protest by the Mad River Green in Waitsfield town.
Hosted by Indivisible Calais, Indivisible Montpelier and Indivisible Mad River Valley. 40 signs of Fascism vs. Democracy will be on hand .
Bring your signs, your energy and make your voice heard!

MadLove Mondays
2026-01-19 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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We Can! Women’s Telemark Tuesday Program
2026-01-20 10:00 - 12:00
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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MRV Chamber Board Meeting
2026-01-20 15:00 - 17:00 | MRV Chamber Welcome Center, 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
The Mad River of Valley Chamber of Commerce board meets every other month throughout the year. All chamber members in good standing are encouraged to attend board meetings.
Executive Committee

Sean Kramer – Chair, – 1824 House Inn
Anna Nasset– Vice-Chair, Executive Committee – Stand Up Resources
Mimi Buttenheim– Treasurer; Executive Committee – Mad River Distillers
Mary Tuthill – Secretary; Executive Committee – Cabot Creamery

Board Members

Kim Donahue– Inn at the Round barn Farm
Susan Edwards – Waitsfield Wash Company
John Bleh – Sugarbush
Ed Read – Mad River Property Management
Matt Lillard – Mad River Glen
Roger Nishi – -Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Aron Shea – Shea Property Services
