Valentine’s Day Mixer
2026-02-14 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a relaxed, feel-good mixer designed with everyone in mind. Whether you’re single, coupled, or just looking for a fun aprés-ski social, this event is all about good vibes, conversations, and meeting new people. Enjoy drinks, music, and a welcoming atmosphere where connections happen naturally—no pressure, just fun. Come as you are and celebrate love, friendship, and community with us. This event will take place in the Birdcage from 3:00 – 5:00 PM, the event is free and open to all adults 21 years of age and older.

Presidents Day Weekend Fireworks & Torchlight Parade
2026-02-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Lincoln Peak, 102 Forest Drive, Warren, VT 05674, USA
Make sure to find your favorite spot to view our spectacular torchlight parade on Spring Fling followed by a fireworks show! Celebrate Presidents Day weekend with an awesome light show up on the mountain. Remember please leave all pets at home.

Paula Moltzan Winter Games Pancake Breakfast
2026-02-15 07:00 - 10:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
We’re so excited!!! Our very own Paula Moltzan, resident of the Mad River Valley and Lawson’s Finest sponsored athlete, is competing in the winter games in Milano Cortina. Because of the time difference, the races are early; but that’s not going to stop us celebrating our hometown hero. Please join us for this community event on February 15th, with doors opening at 7:00am ahead of Paula’s 7:30 race. The Warren and Waitsfield Fire Departments will be at the Taproom hosting a gold medal pancake breakfast fundraiser, and we’ll have coffee, juice and other beverages available for purchase as well. And at 8:00am (when we can legally start selling beer) we’ll be releasing a very small batch of Paula’s World IPA on draft and in cans to go. So come on down and help us cheer on our friend and neighbor on the world’s biggest stage!

Make A Mug!
2026-02-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Blockhouse Studio, 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Make your very own mug constructed from slabs of clay! Unlike wheel thrown pottery, slab building is easy to get the hang of. With no experience anyone can make a beautiful, functional piece of pottery, which can be personalized with texture and pattern.
We will fire and finish in your choice of glaze color, having pieces ready for pick up in approximately 3 weeks.
Ages 16+
Open to all skill levels, this workshop is suitable for beginners while also giving experienced potters some excellent tips and tricks to bring their hand-built work to the next level.

Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours
2026-02-15 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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Bunny Ballet Dance Party at Inklings Children’s Books!
2026-02-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Join The Bunny Ballet! Special guest Sanna Gibbons will be joining Inklings on Sunday, February 15th, from 11am – 12pm.
Sanna will read The Bunny Ballet while leading children to dance throughout the story.
Free and open to all. Free bunny ears for all children who join!!

Community Sledding Day
2026-02-15 12:00 | 1824 House, 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT, 05673
Come sledding on the best hill in the MRV. BYOSled, tube or sheet pan (we don’t judge).
The restaurant will be open to warm up between runs. We will be serving lite bites, warm drinks, cold beer, fun cocktails.
No outside food, alcohol or dogs.

Valentine Afternoon Tea
2026-02-15 12:30 - 16:00 | The Inn at Round Barn Farm, 1661 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Celebrate your Valentine at our Afternoon Tea on Sunday February 15th.
A traditional afternoon tea with a Vermont twist, complete with towers of treats and Valentine’s surprises. Suitable for all ages.

Madam Cutler & Co: On-Site Knife Sharpening
2026-02-15 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. Drop box available.

Sunday Sessions: Bob Recupero
2026-02-15 15:00 - 17:00 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
Music from The Beach Boys, Steve Earle, John Denver, John Prine, and so much more. Come bask in the soulful tones of Bob “Cooper” Recupero.

Vermont Law and Graduate School Admissions Open House
2026-02-16 09:30 - 14:00 | Vermont Law and Graduate School, 164 Chelsea St., South Royalton, Vermont, 05068, United States
Attending this dynamic event is the perfect way to envision life as a Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) student. Throughout the day, you will get an in-depth look at the many opportunities available and discover how VLGS can help you reach your goals.
In addition to connecting with our amazing faculty, staff, and students, you’ll be guided through a tour of campus, experience a class lecture, learn about our robust academic programs, and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Please register in advance at https://vermontlaw.tfaforms.net/106

MadLove Mondays
2026-02-16 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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The Allyn’s Lodge Experience: À La Carte Dinner
2026-02-16 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.

Lunar New Year, Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings!
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Inklings Children’s Books, 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
It’s a Lunar New Year Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings Children’s Books! Tuesday, Feb. 17th, from 10am – 11am.
Caregivers and their little ones are invited to join the fun as we celebrate the lunar new year and usher in the Year of the Horse.
Activities will include moon painting, a fireworks collage, and decorating red paper lanterns.
Rec. Ages: 18mo – 4yrs.
Price: $15

Zero Celsius
2026-02-17 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-20 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.

MRV Chamber Board Meeting
2026-02-17 15:00 - 16:30 | 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

Jean Wry– Hyde Away Inn
Sam Robertson – The Local
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

Taco Tuesday
2026-02-17 16:00 - 22:00 | Hyde Away, 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield, 05673
$3 Tacos – $5 Margaritas – Other Great Specials – Full Regular Menu

Tuesday Tunes: Clint Bierman
2026-02-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, 05673, United States
You know him from The Grift and his myriad other projects. We’re thrilled to welcome multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Clint Bierman to the Taproom!

Sunshine Brat Wednesdays
2026-02-18 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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Life Drawing Wednesdays
2026-02-18 18:15 - 20:15 | Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room, Route 100, Waitsfield, VT, 05673
✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild
The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎
Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live Models, two weeks of Still Life or equivalent. All media are welcome except
photography.
WHEN
Every Wednesday Evening from 6:15 – 8:15 pm. Classes begin on Feb 4th.
WHERE
The UCC Waitsfield Village Meeting House. Located in Historic Waitsfield Village across from the VG. Parking is in back.
COST
The cost is $15/visit. Cash only Please.
#madrivervalley #vermontartist #livedrawing #madriverartists #vtlivedrawing
Photo / drawing courtesy Loida Alvarez (@Loida.art) — copyright 2026

COSA Volunteer Info Session
2026-02-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Barre Community Justice Center, 30 Keith Ave., Suite 1, Barre, Vermont, 05641, United States
The Barre Community Justice Center seeks volunteers for Circles of Support & Accountability (COSA).
Volunteers meet weekly in small teams, offering kindness, listening, and consistent support to people returning from incarceration within a structured, supervised program.

Free Cabot Fondue
2026-02-19 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
2026-02-19 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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Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!
2026-02-20 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

Meet & Greet with the Warren Fire Department
2026-02-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Courtyard, Lincoln Peak
Our very own Warren Fire Department will be right in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard for a special meet and greet afternoon. See a fire truck up close, check out their special equipment and ask them all of your fire safety questions!

Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub
2026-02-20 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!

The Oil Paintings of Elizabeth Ryan Swartz
2026-02-20 16:00 - 18:00 | Waitsfield United Church of Christ, 4355 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont, 05673, United States
Opening reception.
Representational oil paintings of both landscape and little towns and villages around New England.
These paintings are expressions of a love of the natural world and the desire to capture that beauty on canvas. Elizabeth’s materials of choice are primarily oil paints on linen panels.
For more details about the artist and her work, be sure to visit her website
www.ElizabethRyanSwartzArtist.com
