Area Events
Ongoing Events & Places of Interest
Movies in West Dover
Location: 4 Mountain Park Plaza, W. Dover, VT
Pool Nature Center, Saturdays & Sundays 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: 117 Adams Crossroad, Marlboro, VT
Come visit the Pool Nature Center! Meet some animals, walk the trails and learn more about southern Vermont's newest community resource. 117 Adams Crossroad is best reached from the eastern end of Adams Crossroad off Route 9. www.vermontmuseum.org
Brattleboro Museum and Art Center
Location: 10 Vernon St., Brattleboro, VT
Bennington Museum
Location: 75 Main St., Bennington, VT
Mass Moca: Museum of Contemporary Art
Location: 87 Marshall St., N. Adams, MA
Sterling & Clark Art Institute
Location: 225 South St., Williamstown, MA
Brattleboro Farmers Market, Saturday 9 AM - 2 PM
Location: Western Ave., Brattleboro, VT
Come get your locally grown produce, mushrooms, meat, and dairy, prepared foods, baked goods, small batch ferments, and local alcohol, handmade crafts, jewelry, soap and more! www.brattleboroareafarmersmarket.com
Wilmington Antique & Flea Market Saturday & Sunday 9 AM - 4 PM
Location: 236 VT Rte. 9, Wilmington, VT
Established in 1983, the Wilmington Antique and Flea Market has been a must-stop for both travelers and area residents for over thirty years. Vendors offer a potpourri of antiques, collectibles, jewelry, glass, furniture, flowers, plants, vegetables, and artisan crafts outdoors on the 10-acre property. Bring the sunshine. The area attraction is Southern Vermont’s largest weekend market.
The seasonal business operates mid-May thru mid-October every Saturday and Sunday as well as Mondays on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day. Admission and parking are free with a food concession on-premises. www.vtflea.com
Specific Dates
American Flatbread Pizza for I Love Art Space
May 12, 2026 4 - 9 PM
Location: American Flatbread, VT Rte. 100, W. Dover, VT
Join us for a fun night of yummy pizza - a portion of all dine in and take out flatbread sales will benefit I Love Art Space children's art programs, & provide arts and crafts supplies in our workshop room. Help us keep our mission alive! Raffle prizes featuring our local artwork and a 50/50 raffle too! www.iloveartspace.com
John Gorka
May 17, 2026 7 PM
Location: Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill Rd. South, Putney, VT
“‘…the leading singer/songwriter of the New Folk movement.’ – Rolling Stone”
From his early days at Godfrey Daniels in Pennsylvania to stages across the U.S. and Europe, John Gorka has built a career on soulful storytelling, masterful songwriting, and a voice that resonates with warmth and depth. With 11 acclaimed studio albums, collaborations with folk icons, and a dedication to artistic integrity, Gorka continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Join us for an unforgettable evening of timeless folk music from one of the genre’s true masters. www.nextstagearts.org
Village Stroll Back Through Time
May 23, 2026 4 - 6 PM
Join us for our first of two strolls celebrating America’s semiquincentennial! This stroll will highlight Wilmington’s rich history and early American traditions. Explore Downtown with a scavenger hunt, and along the way enjoy crafts and games similar to those enjoyed 250 years ago! www.visitvermont.com
Make A Wish Great Duck Race
May 24, 2026 11 AM - 1 PM
Location: Crafts Inn lawn, 10 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT
Make A Wish Vermont Great Duck Race! Crafts Inn lawn @ 11 am
Morris Dancers Spring Ritual & Rotary of The Deerfield Valley BBQ
Rotary of the Deerfield Valley BBQ at Memorial Hall
Memorial Day Services & Parade
May 25, 2026 10 AM - Noon
Location: Memorial Hall, 14 W. Main St., Wilmington, VT
Memorial Day Services @ 10 am Memorial Hall with Memorial Day Parade following.
Randy Schoonmaker presents "45 Mill Street"
May 27, 2026 7 - 9 PM
Location: MOOver facility, 45 Mill St., Wilmington, VT
The 100-year history of this site before the MOOver. It is a story rich in different uses, products made, and the work life of Wilmington. Guaranteed to surprise you!
2026 Independence Day Celebration
July 3, 2026 6 - 9 PM
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
Join us for live music, games, food & drink options, and a fireworks show in the Main Base Area! www.mountsnow.com
More events can be found at vermontvacation.com/stay-and-play/events/southern