Mad River Valley Community Calendar

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The Comprehensive Mad River Valley Event Calendar is our community's most complete and widely used calendar of events. It is powered by a collaboration between the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Valley Reporter. Everyone is invited to include their event on the calendar for free.

MRV Libraries Bear Art Painting Project

Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

As we celebrate the return of the bears, the MRV Libraries are calling on artists of all ages to unleash their creativity by picking up a 5 x 7 print of the bear at any valley library and painting the bear in any colors or using any material except glitter or raw meat. Only one…

Sorrows + Sunshine- Grief Writing Workshop with Rachel Wylie at Firefolk Arts

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

Open to All: Ages 13+ April 20th 1 - 3 pm @ Firefolk Arts: 4424 Main St. Waitsfield Please Register by Email:  firefolkarts@gmail.com Facilitator, Rachel Wylie believes that story is a powerful tool for connection, meaning-seeking, healing, and integrating the most beautiful and challenging parts of life. Grief can often feel very solitary, but sharing…

BUILDING AFFORDABILITY SPEAKER SERIES – AFFORDABLE HOUSING: UNDERSTANDING LOCAL AND GLOBAL APPROACHES WITH ANYA BRICKMAN RAREDON

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

Affordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches with Anya Brickman Raredon Drawing from her experience in over 20 countries, Anya Brickman Raredon will share examples of housing ecosystem analyses that have led to the development of programs, policies, and projects to increase access and affordability of housing around the world. Whether in the US, an…

Event Series Playful Minds Workshops

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…

Mother’s Day Glass Gift Event at Inklings!

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Join us on May 8th at 3PM! Spencer from Salt & Sand Studios is coming back to Inklings, to help children create one-of-a-kind glass images for Mother's Day!!! REGISTRATION is required. Just follow the LINK. - No experience necessary. - $25 per student. - 1 hour experience. - Ages 7 and up. - Vaccination required,…

Vermont Womenprenuers “Bizz, Buzz, Brews” at Lawson’s!

Lawson's Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont

Come join us for a day of networking, learning, and fun at Lawson’s Finest Liquids! Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this event is perfect for all womenpreneurs looking to connect with like-minded individuals. Enjoy delicious brews, engaging conversations, and valuable insights to help grow your business. Don't miss out on this…

Special Event at Inklings Children’s Books

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Inklings welcomes back Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen, Mina Smith, to Saturday story time on May 11th at 10:30am, for a reading of THE BUTTERFLY TREE by Myrna P. Tesoro. Set in a fantasy garden, The Butterfly Tree is a retold tale on the theme, “Treat others how you want to be treated.” Following the reading,…

SunCommon “Sip & Sun” at Lawson’s Finest

Lawson's Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, Vermont

SunCommon is excited to celebrate the return of the spring time sun with a “Sip & Sun” community event at Lawson's Finest Liquids in Waitsfield Come down to Lawson's where SunCommon will provide snacks and a complimentary beverage for everyone who attends. In the world of solar, things are always changing. Come down and talk…

Author Kate Hosford Visits Inklings!

Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VT

Inklings is so excited to welcome author - and Waitsfield native - Kate Hosford on Sunday, May 19th at 10am for a reading of her brand new book, YOU'LL ALWAYS BE MY CHICKADEE. This beautiful picture book weaves together the wonders of nature and a parent’s devotion in one glorious day of outdoor exploration. It's…

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…

Event Series Playful Minds Workshops

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…

The Art & History of Tea // Tasting & Meditative Practice

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

Led by Vanessa Santos Eugenio Saturday, May 25th, 2024 — 3-6 PM COST: $30 Join Vanessa Santos Eugenio for a gentle afternoon, learning a history of tea and creation of various teas, intuitive gongfu style brewing, and meditative practice. We will explore two types of high mountain oolongs and one hong cha (red tea). While…

VT Kindness Project: Returning Home to Ourselves

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Come to the Moretown Library for a free wellness event with trauma educator and local PA Kimberly Pierce, and view her short film followed by a discussion on the impacts of stress and childhood trauma, and what we can do to help heal ourselves. Light refreshments provided. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/FYnJg154TGewD1hw5 The Vermont Kindness Project believes…

Event Series Playful Minds Workshops

Playful Minds Workshops

Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesex

Calling all young artists, storytellers, movers, groovers, and explorers - Playful Minds Workshops are made for kids! In this series of five workshops, early childhood educators Raya and McKinley will lead kids through fun-filled and enriching themed experiences that support creative expression through exploration. These workshops are not just educational and entertaining, but are a…

Birding By Ear Workshop

Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, Moretown

Have you ever wondered which bird is making what sound in the overwhelming chorus of song this time of year? Then join the library and the Mad Birders as we delve into the exciting world of birding using our ears. We will meet indoors on Saturday afternoon to learn the basics, then practice these skills…

Spring Hill School presents The Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show!

Lareau Farm Inn 46 Lareau Rd., Waitsfield

To celebrate Spring Hill School's 40th birthday, Spring Hill School presents the Modern Times Puppet Theater’s brand new show, “The Perils of Mr. Punch: Let’s Agree to Disagree” . We’re so pleased to welcome Modern Times back for a second year. This is an event for all! Co-founders Rose Friedman and Justin Lander are a…

Spring Hill School’s Bid & Boogie

Bliss Ridge Farm 216 Gove Road, Moretown, Vermont

Help Spring Hill School celebrate 40 years of helping children (and grown ups) grow! Coming up Saturday, June 1st is the second part of our annual fundraiser “The Bid & Boogie”. We checked off the “Bid” last fall with a very successful online auction and now it’s time to party! Please plan to join us…

Make your own Pride Flag!

Rainbow Bridge Community Center 81 N. Main St. Suite 2 Barre, VT 05641, Barre, Vermont

Join Mosaic in making personalized Pride Flags! We’ll supply white bandanas and paint, you bring the creativity! Create your own flag that represents who you are, write your favorite phrase, and what pride means to you!

Meet the Winemaker: Camila Carrillo

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT

We're thrilled that winemaker Camila Carrillo of La Montañuela will be with us at The Local on Thursday, June 6th! She's a first generation winegrower who is farming and making wine here in Vermont under the direction of Deirdre Heekin and Caleb Barber of La garagista. We'll be tasting through her wines, learning about her…

MRV Libraries Pub Trivia

Hostel Tevere 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, VT

June's pub trivia is all about cars, whether in movies, books, film or on the streets. Come and share your knowledge as we take a rollicking ride. Be sure to call the Hostel Tevere in advance to land a table at 802-496-9222.

Mountain Gardeners’ Plant Sale

The Slow Road by Shaw's Slow Road, Waitsfield

Locally Grown Perennials $7.50 per plant / $20 for 3 plants One of the highlights of our year is the Plant Sale. The sale helps to fund the Rena Chernick Memorial Scholarship for local students in the fields of horticultural or environmental sciences. This year the plant sale will be held on Saturday, June 8th…

Art Market at Firefolk Arts

Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, Vermont

All ages, Free Art Market at Firefolk Arts -- held at 4412 Main St. Waitsfield -- in the "Kodak Building" next door to the gallery 20 vendors, selling art of many mediums: ceramics, painting, jewelry, textiles, woodcraft, metalwork, photography, clothing, prints, comics, poetry, etc. Korean + Filipino Food, Herbal Mocktails, and Ice Cream for sale

The Magic Toy Box

Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont

A week-long half-day camp for kids ages 4 - 6 (pre-K through Gr. 1) in our beautifully renovated one-room schoolhouse. Beloved teaching artist at The Flynn and schools across Vermont, Tracy Martin takes children on a joyful journey of movement, crafts, storytelling and performance made for and by kids. Siblings welcome! Scholarships available, supported in…

Meet the Winemaker: Michele D’Aprix

The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VT

Michele D'Aprix is back in The Tasting Room. She's the only American woman making her own wine in France' Boardeaux region, and we're excited she's returning to share her wines and their stories with us. Throughout the evening, Michele will guide us through five of her wines - from white to rosé to red -…

Event Series Family Nature Hunt

Family Nature Hunt

Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont

Renowned naturalist and author of 15 books, Clare Walker Leslie, leads a fun and informative session that helps us see and record the wild world all around us. You’ll be amazed at how many critters and plants make their home near the beautifully renovated Corner School one-room schoolhouse and how their lives are connected to…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series The Prom – the musical

The Prom – the musical

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Eric Love is back to direct this award winning Spectacular! Taryn Noelle choreographs! Down-on-their-luck Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who just wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Among others, The Prom features Taryn Noelle, Kathleen Keenan, and a host of local triple-threat teens,…

Event Series Family Nature Hunt

Family Nature Hunt

Corner School Resource Center of Granville Vermont 75 Post Office Hill 75 Post Office Hill, Granville, Vermont

Renowned naturalist and author of 15 books, Clare Walker Leslie, leads a fun and informative session that helps us see and record the wild world all around us. You’ll be amazed at how many critters and plants make their home near the beautifully renovated Corner School one-room schoolhouse and how their lives are connected to…

Collaborative Design/Build Intensive

Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

Yestermorrow’s work is rooted in an integrated design/build philosophy. We believe that combining design and building offers numerous advantages and promotes the creation of intentional and inspired buildings and communities that enhance our world. Led by founding members of the legendary Jersey Devil Design/Build group and renowned architect Bill Bialosky, this course is the embodiment…