The Mad River Valley Community Calendar is The Valley’s most comprehensive events calendar. All are invited to submit their event here:
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Once Upon a Story returns this November in the Mad River Valley! Vermont Literacy Network is thrilled to partner once again with Inklings Children’s Books to bring back their beloved immersive fairy tale event at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield. Watch your child’s face light up as they meet characters like Goldilocks, the Three […]
November 8th @ 10am-2pm Watch your child’s face light up as they meet characters like Goldilocks, the Three Little Pigs, and Little Red Riding Hood! Led by community favorite organizations, kids can dive into interactive, hands-on activities inspired by timeless fairy tales.Time & Location Nov 08, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll […]
Launch Celebration & Signing Event: The community is invited to a special launch event at The Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield on Thursday, November 6th, from 5pm-6pm. The Big Picture’s bar and restaurant will be open, and a number of the calendar models will be available for signatures.
Join Mad River Mentoring and Hannah’s House on Wednesday, November 5th at the Big Picture Theater for a screening of the documentary Gone Guys. There will be a panel discussion following the film. 6-8p, doors open at 5:30. Boys and young men are facing a growing crisis—falling behind in school, disengaging from work, and struggling […]
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments. STARTING OCTOBER 14th 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments. STARTING OCTOBER 14th 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments. STARTING OCTOBER 14th 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments. STARTING OCTOBER 14th 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
Come join us for an afternoon of Halloween fun from 1-3pm on October 26th. Pumpkin carving, cookies, cider, and community: carve a pumpkin and celebrate fall with us! 🎃 About the EventJoin us for a fun-filled Community Halloween Pumpkin Carving Event! Bring your creativity (and your costumes!) as parents and children come together to carve […]
Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
Movie playing October 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 30th. Special Sing-a-long October 30th @ 7pm. Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. Adult $11 Child/Senior $9 Time & Location Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Waitsfield, 48 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673, USA
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments. STARTING OCTOBER 14th 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Join local author and Knoll Farm shepherd extraordinaire, Helen Whybrow, for a discussion of her recent publication, The Salt Stones: Seasons of a Shepherd’s Life. The book has garnered wonderful press and has even been longlisted for the National Book Award.
Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm October 17th 2025, adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, rotating activities in the Red Room. A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. More information coming soon. The Bigger Picture is thrilled to collaborate with Inkling bookstore to bring […]
Playing October 16th @ 5pm A film screening and community conversation about Natural Burials, hosted by the Mad River Valley Cemetery Commissions and the founder of Vermont Forest Cemetery. Free and open to all—bring your questions and a friend! About the event From Earth to Earth: Exploring Natural Burial in the Mad River Valley and […]
We’re proud to partner with Hannah’s House for an after-school café—a safe, welcoming space where high school students can unwind, work on projects, connect with peers, and enjoy tea and snacks from Red Hen and other local establishments. STARTING OCTOBER 14th 3:30-5:30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Playing October 13th @ 7pm Tickets can be purchased at the concession stand. Across sacred lands, Indigenous voices reveal both the deep wounds of colonization and the ancestral wisdom that guides us toward healing. THE VISION Our vision for the 12-film documentary series is to honor Indigenous resilience, illuminate sacred wisdom held for humanity and […]
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 […]
Mad River Valley STEM Festival Brings Hands-On Science Fun to Local Families Interactive ECHO Science Exhibits Come to Big Picture Community Hub for the Arts This October Mad River Valley, VT – The Mad River Valley community is invited to explore the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math at the inaugural Mad River […]
We Are MRV will begin with a screening of the Netflix documentary Join or Die, a film about why you should join a club—and why the fate of America depends on it. We’ll start with appetizers and drinks at 5:30, screen the film at 6:00, and continue with a discussion and happy hour. Come connect […]
Join New York Times Best Selling Author James M. Tabor as he chats with Mary Kathleen Mehuron about her gripping novel Down on the South Beach Drag– and more exciting Jersey Shore moments! Stay for part or all.
Director Gail Gilbert’s inspiring tale of special needs puppies touches audience’s hearts. Waitsfield, VT – September 8th, 2025 PUPPY LOVE tells a personal story with a universal message. “My puppy and his litter mates suddenly became paralyzed and the vet told us to put them down” explains writer-director Gail Gilbert. The documentary follows a literal […]
Magic, laughs and sleight of hand. Ben has created an 80 minute in your face stand up comedy show combined with magic and Illusions that widely appeals to both adults and kids. Ben has won multiple awards and has performed all over New England, as well as Las Vegas. From the moment he walks into […]
Live Music Night with Ella Grace & Ether Axiis Join us for an unforgettable evening of beautiful melodies and soaring harmonies as Ella Grace and Ether Axiis take the stage. Tickets are just $15 — don’t miss your chance to experience this powerful musical duo live!
ZERO LIMITS is more than just a film – IT’S A MOVEMENT! This transformational award winning documentary, explores the power of the human mind, the infinite possibilities of the universe, and the journey to unlocking your highest potential. Featuring visionary experts, spiritual leaders, and life-changing insights. Filmed in locations worldwide showcasing Vermont’s scenic Mad River […]
Mural Art July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 1-4pm Instructor: Allyson Biondo Kids engage in the making of a mural for the side of our building. This creative process involves designing with the language of art- shapes, patterns, line, and subjects both from the natural and human worlds. All art camps are taught […]
Comics July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 9-12pm Instructor: Marek Bennett, https://marekbennett.com Comics and Cartoon summer camp will allow participants to share a story. Discover the character’s voice, attitude, conflicts and what they look like. Channel your own emotional world through characters and plot step by step. At the conclusion of this camp, […]
Mural Art July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 1-4pm Instructor: Allyson Biondo Kids engage in the making of a mural for the side of our building. This creative process involves designing with the language of art- shapes, patterns, line, and subjects both from the natural and human worlds. All art camps are taught […]
Comics July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 9-12pm Instructor: Marek Bennett, https://marekbennett.com Comics and Cartoon summer camp will allow participants to share a story. Discover the character’s voice, attitude, conflicts and what they look like. Channel your own emotional world through characters and plot step by step. At the conclusion of this camp, […]
Mural Art July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 1-4pm Instructor: Allyson Biondo Kids engage in the making of a mural for the side of our building. This creative process involves designing with the language of art- shapes, patterns, line, and subjects both from the natural and human worlds. All art camps are taught […]
Comics July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 9-12pm Instructor: Marek Bennett, https://marekbennett.com Comics and Cartoon summer camp will allow participants to share a story. Discover the character’s voice, attitude, conflicts and what they look like. Channel your own emotional world through characters and plot step by step. At the conclusion of this camp, […]
Mural Art July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 1-4pm Instructor: Allyson Biondo Kids engage in the making of a mural for the side of our building. This creative process involves designing with the language of art- shapes, patterns, line, and subjects both from the natural and human worlds. All art camps are taught […]
Comics July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 9-12pm Instructor: Marek Bennett, https://marekbennett.com Comics and Cartoon summer camp will allow participants to share a story. Discover the character’s voice, attitude, conflicts and what they look like. Channel your own emotional world through characters and plot step by step. At the conclusion of this camp, […]
Mural Art July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 1-4pm Instructor: Allyson Biondo Kids engage in the making of a mural for the side of our building. This creative process involves designing with the language of art- shapes, patterns, line, and subjects both from the natural and human worlds. All art camps are taught […]
Comics July 7-11 Ages 10-15 Cost: $350 per session 9-12pm Instructor: Marek Bennett, https://marekbennett.com Comics and Cartoon summer camp will allow participants to share a story. Discover the character’s voice, attitude, conflicts and what they look like. Channel your own emotional world through characters and plot step by step. At the conclusion of this camp, […]
A moving tribute to the Class of 2020, captured by Barrie Fisher during the pandemic. The slideshow will include both photos of seniors as well as photos from her “Awakening Love” project.
A free community event featuring 3p – the classic Christmas movie “It’s a Wonderful Life” 5p – Carol singing with pianist Carey Bennet 6p – Community potluck: bring a dish to share! 7p – a Moth-Inspired Storytelling event hosted by Phantom Theater with the theme: Stories of the Solstice & Transformation. A great family friendly […]
The Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC) is stoked to partner with the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA) to provide a screening of the Backcountry Film Fest (BCFF) at the Big Picture theater in Waitsfield, VT on December 7, 2024. The WWA is a national nonprofit organization working to inspire and empower people to protect America’s […]
Ghosts, witches, and dolls, oh my! A perfect Day of the Dead offering. Keryn Nightingale’s multimedia shows have delighted Phantom audiences for years. Don’t miss her latest – a story of generational trauma wrapped up in a Russian folktale!
Please join the seven HUHS students and two faculty who traveled to Chakouri, Northern India in March as they share their documentary film made in conjunction with students from the Himalayan Intercollege. The film is entitled “Himalayan Conservation” and will be shown at the Big Picture Theater from 5:00- 6:30 on Thursday, May 30. Admission […]
The 18th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) is back on the road January 2024 with a top notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead! Tickets: https://tu.myeventscenter.com/…/The-2024-Fly-Fishing…. Join in the fun at The Big Picture Show in Waitsfield on Saturday April 13th. Doors open at […]
A lively evening of film, storytelling and music revolving around Vermont’s rural landscape, featuring Kate Youngdahl-Stauss’ short documentary based on the hundred year old diaries of a Granville farmer, staged performances from the popular anecdotal history “Take Me Back,” and the music of singer/songwriter – and farmer – Kris Gruen. Something for every taste and […]
An evening of short art films by Vermont filmmaker Andreas John, featuring the healing power of nature, art, and human connection. In this impressionistic series, John explores lush landscapes with movement, music and ceremony. Featuring dancers Hannah Satterlee and Isadora Snapp. Q &A with the director after the show. A perfect way to warm up […]
Tonight’s theme: It happened one holiday… Hosted by national Moth storyteller, Bobby Stoddard. Stories of Christmas crises, Hanukkah lights, 4th of July explosions and so much more told by your neighbors and friends. Come to listen, come to tell!
Mountainfilm on Tour returns to the Mad River Valley for its annual showing! Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The tour will soon visit Waitsfield with films that explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power […]
Ecological Forestry – Healthy Woods are Messy In October, the Biodiversity Series will continue with ‘Ecological Forestry presented by Ethan Tapper – the Chittenden County Forester. What does it mean to love a forest? Vermont’s forests are highly-altered: as a result of our land use history, non-native invasive pests and pathogens, climate change, and an […]
