Ongoing Events & Places of Interest
Movies in West Dover
Location: 4 Mountain Park Plaza, W. Dover, VT
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
Location: 7599 VT. Rte. 9, W. Marlboro, VT
The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum fosters an interest in nature, the environment and the natural sciences through exhibition and educational activities. The museum displays one of New England's largest collections of native species along with live animal exhibits, ecology, geology and natural history exhibits. With nearby access to over 600 protected acres of hiking trails, the family fun and adventure can continue outside year-round. 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, Saturdays, 10 AM - 2 PM
Location: 60 Austine Dr., Brattleboro, VT
We can’t wait to see you all at our new home in the gymnasium at the Winston Prouty Center! We are so excited to have our lunch café back again where you’ll be able to once again gather with friends and enjoy yummy lunches and live local music! Local farm produce, meats, syrup, fresh baked goods, fruits, cider, pickles, preserves, handmade soaps and more. www.brattleborowinterfarmersmarket.org
Specific Dates
Keene Ice & Snow Festival
February 5, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM
Location: downtown Keene, NH
The 20th Annual Keene Ice & Snow Festival on Sunday February 5th from 10-4 is an entirely free day of family friendly fun that brings creativity and vibrancy to beautiful downtown Keene at the peak of winter. The 2023 festival will host 10-12 ice carvers alongside many free family events and activities including; snow sliding, a children’s train ride, roaming circus acts and buskers, roasting s'mores, sugar on snow, “find the yeti” scavenger hunt, hot cocoa stations and more.
Rotary Snow Festival
February 5, 2023 12 - 2 PM
Location: Farm Road Estate, 7 Cross Town Rd., W. Dover, VT
Open to the Public- $20 pp
Join us on February 4 from 12-2 PM for
ICE SKATING, SNOWSHOE HIKE, LIVE MUSIC, S'MORES, HOT CHOCOLATE, 50/50 RAFFLE
Warm up after the Snow Fest with some winter cocktails and eats in the Great Room of Farm Road Estate.
This fundraiser benefits the Rotary Club of the Deerfield Valley (weather permitting) https://www.facebook.com/
WinterPlace Festival
February 11, 2023 1 - 3 PM
Location: The soccer fields outside the Old School Community Center, Wilmington, VT
Le Patin Libre Carte Blanche
February 17, 2023 7:15 PM
Location: Nelson Withington Skating Facility, 61 Memorial Park Dr., Brattleboro, VT
Le Patin Libre is a contemporary ice skating company from Montreal, founded in 2005 by ex high-level figure skaters. They regrouped with the intention of transforming their athleticism into a means of free expression, exploiting the choreographic potential of glide. Adults $20 / Kids 12 and under $10. nextstagearts.org/event/le-patin-libre-carte-blanche
Presidents' Week Open House
February 18, 2023 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: Vermont Museum of Natural History, 7599 Vt. Rte. 9, W. Marlboro, VT
Free Admission to the Museum and more! We'll have special guests, live animal encounters, kids activities and more! Stay tuned for more announcements and follow the facebook event page to get them first https://www.facebook.com/events/735961261119395/ www.vermontmuseum.org
Artful Ice Shanties in Brattleboro
February 18 - 26, 2023
Location: Retreat Farm, 42 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Celebrate the artistic talent, creativity and tradition of ice fishing. View shanties on the Retreat Farm grounds and Retreat Meadows in Brattleboro. Hike, snowshoe and visit the outdoor animals. Enjoy cross-country skiing and ice skating.
Presented by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center and Retreat Farm.
Jonathan Blake
February 18, 2023 8 PM
Location: Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT
The omnipresent drummer has appeared on over 150 recordings with jazz’s revered luminaries; his sixth album as a leader was released by Blue Note in 2021. Side-people on Blake’s recordings have included Robert Glasper, Tom Harrell, Chris Potter, Linda May Han Oh, Mark Turner and others. Downbeat calls his work “a celebration of life and legacy, bursting with exuberance and lighthearted energy.” www.vtjazz.org
Harris Hill Ski Jump
February 18 - 19, 2023 10 AM - 3 PM
Location: Cedar St., Brattleboro, VT
The Harris Hill Ski Jumping Competition offers spectators an opportunity to experience the Olympic sport of ski jumping up close. This long-standing, two-day Brattleboro tradition, established in 1922, is held on an Olympic-size, 90-meter hill. www.harrishillskijump.com
Superb Owl Sunday
February 22, 2023 1 PM
Location: John G. Mccullough Library, 2 Main St., North Bennington, VT
We will bring some live owls to The John G. McCullough Free Library as part of their Superb-Owl Sunday! Get up close with some native birds of prey, learn about their amazing adaptations and more! Contact the library for more information. mcculloughlibrary.org www.vermontmuseum.org
Greenfield Arts Walk
February 24, 2023 5 - 8 PM
Location: downtown Greenfield, MA
Townwide event featuring a cohort of local arts organizations. Enjoy a wide variety of exhibits, events and activities as you visit each stop on the arts walk map. To view the map visit: www.madhousemultiarts.com
Winter Reading Series #2 Of Wolves and Men
February 25, 2023 4 PM
Location: Vermont Museum of Natural History, 7599 VT Rte. 9, W. Marlboro, VT
The second of our three-book reading series, we will meet at the Museum to discuss this comprehensive look at the biology of humans and large predators. Participants should read the book prior to the meeting. Contact the Whitingham Public or Pettee Memorial Libraries for help getting a copy. Refreshments will be served and the Museum will be open to explore. www.vermontmuseum.org
Sunrise Walk
March 4, 2023 6 AM
Meeting next to Vermont Distillers at the Hogback Scenic Overlook, We will watch the sun rise over the spectacular 100 mile view and then take a casual walk through the early morning forest. Dress for the weather and stay up to date on snow conditions! Hot morning beverages will be available; donations are appreciated. www.vermontmuseum.org
Circus Spectacular
March 4 - 5, 2023 Sat. 7:30 PM, Sun. 1 PM
Location: Latchis Theater, 50 Main St., Brattleboro, VT
Be amazed, be awed, be delighted! Join the New England Center for Circus Arts for an evening of incredible, world-class entertainment for the entire family. The Circus Spectacular is a dazzling fundraising event and a unique opportunity to see some of today’s most renowned high flying aerialists, acrobats, and jugglers. Offered live on the Latchis Theater stage and via LiveStream if you prefer to watch from the comfort of your own home. www.necenterforcircusarts.org/about/circus-spectacular-2023
2023 Jack Jump World Championships
March 5, 2023 10 AM
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
A combination of homemade Jack Jump design and ingenuity and user skill will factor into determining who can make it down our dual paneled slalom Charlie's Chase course with the best combined time. Stay tuned for registration details! www.mountsnow.com
Carinthia Classic
March 11, 2023
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
The Carinthia Classic is back! The acclaimed park builders at Carinthia Parks will construct a one-of-a-kind, plaza-style setup loaded with rails, boxes, and an arsenal of unique features found nowhere but here. Athletes will need to choose their line carefully so they can go big, get technical, and flex their style to walk away with a piece of the $20,000 purse in this jam-style format competition, powered by Rockstar. www.mountsnow.com
Linda May Han Oh Quartet
March 18, 2023 8 PM
Location: Vermont Jazz Center, 72 Cotton Mill Hill, Brattleboro, VT
Whether recording or touring with top tier players like Ron Carter, Pat Metheny, Kenny Barron and Terri Lyne Carrington or presenting her own heralded music, Linda May Han Oh is “one of the most dynamic rising stars in jazz today” (Wall Street Journal). Her music is complex and beautiful, filled with unexpected compositional elements, sometimes combining electronics with acoustic instruments, always demonstrating a deft understanding of polyrhythms and harmonic sophistication. Linda May Han Oh is a renaissance woman carrying the torch of her generation; it is an honor to present her. www.vtjazz.org
Mount Snow Reggaefest
March 25 - 26, 2023
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
Mount Snow Reggaefest is back! Live Reggae music in the Main Base Area throughout the weekend, plus Sink or Skim on Saturday and and Duct Tape Derby on Sunday. www.mountsnow.com
Vermont Maple Open House Weekends
March 25 - 26 & April 1 - 2, 2023 10 AM - 4 PM
Spring Maple Open House Weekends celebrate the first crop of the season as Vermont’s sugar makers open the doors of their sugarhouses and invite visitors in to experience the joys and traditions of pure maple syrup.
Whether it’s the sight of steam rising from the sugarhouse, the inviting aroma of boiling sap, or the sweetly divine flavor of syrup as enjoyed in traditional sugar-on-snow, visitors are treated to an experience for the senses! www.vermontmaple.org
Winter Reading Series #3 Braiding Sweetgrass
March 25, 2023 4 PM
Location: Vermont Museum of Natural History, 7599 VT Rte. 9, W. Marlboro, VT
The final installment of our three-book reading series, we will meet at the Museum to discuss this compelling account of the interplay Native Wisdom and Science. Participants should read the book prior to the meeting. Contact the Whitingham Public or Pettee Memorial Libraries for help getting a copy. Refreshments will be served and the Museum will be open to explore. www.vermontmuseum.org
Vermont Craft Beer & Chili Stroll
March 31, 2023 4 - 6 PM
Location: downtown Wilmington, VT
Stroll the streets of historic downtown Wilmington while enjoying live music, chilis made by some of the best chefs in the Deerfield Valley and Vermont Craft Beer. www.visitvermont.com
Winter Brewers Festival
April 1, 2023
Location: Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
Winter Brewers Festival is back! www.mountsnow.com
North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show
June 17, 2023 4 - 8 PM
Location: North Bennington Village, VT
The North Bennington Outdoor Sculpture Show (NBOSS) is the longest-running outdoor sculpture exhibition in Southern Vermont. NBOSS offers local residents and visitors a unique opportunity to engage with the arts. Its tagline is “Sculptures, Hot Dogs and PBR since 1997.” www.nbossvt.com/2023
Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks Display
July 1, 2023 6 - 10 PM
Location: Baker Field, 1 School St., Wilmington, VT
Celebrate Independence Day and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display with family and friends in beautiful Wilmington, VT. Food vendors, cotton candy, live music and bouncy house fun begins at 6 p.m. Rain date is July 7th. www.visitvermont.com
Farm to Ballet
July 15, 2023 doors open 4:30 PM, show at 6 PM
Location: Retreat Farm, 45 Farmhouse Square, Brattleboro, VT
Set on a grassy stage, the full-length production explores the relationship between farmers and land, natural food cycles, and the human role in ecosystems. Dancing vegetables, familiar animals, and even the seasons themselves come to life through dance in a joyful and entertaining show. Come early and visit animals on pasture, walk the Hope Garden labyrinth, explore the forest playground, and discover the historic interpretive path and creative play areas. www.retreatfarm.org
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
July 25, 2023
Location: Haystack Golf Course, 70 Spyglass Lane, Wilmington, VT
Held at the scenic Haystack Mountain Golf Course, the Annual Chamber Golf Tournament brings together community members, businesses owners and visitors for a great day of golf, games and delicious food. Cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams, plus contests, raffles and great giveaways! www.visitvermont.com
Vermont Blueberry Festival
July 28 - August 6, 2023
We love our blueberries, so we give them 10 days of celebration! A Street Fair kicks off the Fest, followed by blueberry themed events and of course picking all week at Boyd Family Farm. Full schedule coming soon to vermontblueberryfestival.com
Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival
September 22 - 24, 2023
Set in the backdrop of our world-renowned Vermont fall foliage, attendees of the 14th Annual Vermont Wine & Harvest Festival will discover, savor and enjoy Vermont vintners, small specialty food producers, chefs, painters, publishers, cheese makers, potters, jewelers, photographers, and farmers. www.vtwinefest.com
9/22/23 ~ Wine Stroll & Soup Contest, downtown Wilmington, VT
9/23/23 ~ Harvest Festival & Grand Tasting, Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
9/24/23 ~ Vermont Wildlife Festival hosted by Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, Mt. Snow, W. Dover, VT
More events can be found at..https://vermontvacation.com/stay-and-play/events/southern