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.
RISE: Trees, Our Botanical Giants
Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, WaitsfieldMad River Valley Arts is excited to present its first group show of the year entitled RISE: Trees, Our Botanical Giants from March 7- April 26, 2024. There will be a reception on March 7, 5-7pm when first, second and third place prize winners will be announced. Twenty-eight artists are participating, addressing their relationships with…
Amphibian Crossing Series
Zoom Meeting 123 Main Street, Anytown, VermontEvery spring, amphibians migrate from forests to wetlands, following a biological process that often returns them to the same vernal pools where they were born. Their route often traverses roads and they are hard to see by motorists on the dark, wet nights during which they prefer to travel. This is where we come in…
“Cook and Book” Classes at Inklings Children’s Books!
Inklings Children's Books 106 Mad River Greeen, Waitsfield, VTJoin Vegging on the Mountain for "Cook and Book" at Inklings! Starting Wednesday, April 3rd at 3:00pm, Inklings will be hosting Vegging on the Mountain for a weekly class featuring a children's book focused on food and a cooking project. Each class, children will receive the featured book of the week. Following a reading of…
Super Sessions Eclipse Weekend At Loon
Loon Mountain Resort 60 Loon Mountain Road, Lincoln, NHJoin us at Loon Mountain Resort for four days of Super Sessions fun ending with the Total Solar Eclipse! Expect live music, terrain park and Pond Skim fun, Lawson’s Finest Liquids mountain wide scavenger hunt, prize wheel with giveaways, and so much more! Four Day Itinerary Friday, April 5th 3-6pm Pass Holder Appreciation At Camp…
Blow your own Glass Eclipsements!
salt and sand studios 3955 Route 100, WarrenCome and experience the excitement of working with hot glass. Work with our experienced instructor to create your own one of a kind blown glass eclipsement. Three Days Only Saturday April 6th - 10am to 4pm Sunday April 7th - 10am to 4pm Monday April 8th - 10am to 2:45pm Each ornament takes approximately 15…
Total Eclipse Viewing in the MRV
Mad River ValleyMad River Valley, Vermont is gearing up to be one of the premier locations worldwide for witnessing the solar eclipse of 2024. Beyond a place for optimal viewing conditions teh MRV offers spectacular scenery and an opportunity to combine the experience with some awesome spring skiing. The area will be positioned in the path of…
Total Solar Eclipse at Camp Meade
Camp Meade 961 ROUTE 2, middlesexGather with friends, family, and neighbors on the green at Camp Meade for a celestial celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime cosmic crossing. With live music, street performers, glassblowing demos by Sam Lightner of Lightner Glass, kids' activities, science-themed story walk, wood-fired pizza from Red Hen, food from All Good Eats, beer/wine by The Local, and much…
Solar Eclipse Celebration at Mad River Green Shops!
Mad River Green Shops 107 M, waitsfield, VTHow do you have fun during a solar eclipse? You planet... So plan to be at Mad River Green Shops for the solar eclipse celebration. Starting at 1:00pm on April 8, shops at the Green will begin their Celestial Celebration, giving children and grown ups the chance to have an afternoon of fun leading up…
A Party for Totality
Moretown Recreation Fields 79 School Street, Moretown, VermontJoin the MRV Libraries and other community groups for an eclipse viewing party with the longest totality in the valley! Depending on the weather, we’ll have hot chocolate or lemonade and lawn games. Snacks and simple solar-themed crafts and activities round out this free event. Please note that this event is weather dependent; check library…
Party for Totality
Moretown Recreation Fields 79 School Street, Moretown, VermontJoin the MRV Libraries and other community groups for an eclipse viewing party. There will be extra eclipse glasses, fire pits with marshmallow roasting, refreshments, solar-themed crafts & activities, and a great location for viewing the eclipse. Bring camp chairs and please note that the Moretown Recreation Fields do not have bathroom facilities.
Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Sugarbush Resort WarrenGet your special Solar Eclipse viewing glasses and head up to Allyn’s Lodge to join the fun!Lift Ticket required to ride lift. No uphill traffic allowed during operational hours.
Total Eclipse For the Art
Farmsprung Gatherings 2692 East Warren Road, Waitsfield, VTAn OPEN BARN event to support artists participating in a residency this summer Don’t miss seeing the upcoming full-occlusion solar eclipse! The Mad River Valley will be in the perfect path for viewing this celestial event, and Stowell Barn is surrounded by a beautiful unobstructed vista that can’t be beat. Eclipse photographers looking for where…
Total Solar Eclipse
Vermont will be experiencing a solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 and Mad River Glen is in the path of totality. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby obscuring the view of the Sun from a small part of the Earth, either totally or partially. A total eclipse, is when the Sun gets completely obscured…
Total Eclipse of the Bar
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTTake in this historic moment with complimentary viewing glasses (while they last!) and $6 pints of our special release, Path of Totality Black IPA, brewed with Eclipse hops to commemorate the 2024 total solar eclipse!
Lantern Making Workshop
Rainbow Bridge Community Center 81 N. Main St. Suite 2 Barre, VT 05641, Barre, VermontFor Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), Mosaic Vermont is holding an art workshop for members of the community to make homemade lanterns for themselves or for someone they care about. The lanterns represent hope and remembrance of those affected by sexual harm. These lanterns will be hung and lit during our annual Take Back the…
Tuesday Tunes: Sammy B
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTSammy Blanchette, aka Sammy B, is a New England based singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist who’s career spans nearly two decades. His performance career began primarily out of Southern Connecticut and has since found a primary home in Southern Vermont in the Okemo Valley as of 2018. Like most start up musicians, Sammy began playing out in bars and…
Mad River Valley Women in Business
Mad River Exchange 6163 Main St., Waitsfield, VTThe next meeting of the MRV Women in Business group will meet on Tuesday April 9 a the Mad River Exchange (formerly Alpino Vino). The meeting will start at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. The meeting will star off with 30 minutes to mingle followed by our speaker program. This month's…
MRB Pub Music Series: Hogback Hollow
Mad River BarnJoin us for live music, food & drinks from 5:00-9:00pm. Music featuring Hogback Hollow Hogback Hollow is an acoustic trio from Addison County VT that writes and performs original music along with some covers. The music of Hogback Hollow is rooted in bluegrass, folk, and Americana. Dave Ogrodowczyk – Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals Matt Hecklinger –…
Raclette Night
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAlps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1o8yGiuj7R/
BUILDING AFFORDABILITY SPEAKER SERIES: WAITSFIELD 10 DEVELOPMENT CASE STUDY WITH MAC ROOD
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldMac Rood will present and explain the process that he and Bobbi went through to create an eight-house affordable housing project on their ten acre parcel in Waitsfield as well as a larger project in Hinesburg. The intent is to highlight both the hurdles and rewards of creating such a project and to hopefully encourage…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!
Concert at Firefolk Arts: Indie Folk + Americana / all ages
Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, VermontCONCERT: Thursday, April 11 3 Indie Folk Artists- Live Show 6:30 doors / 7 pm show — $15 // Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the Door All ages are welcome! + Mocktails for sale during this show Join us for a concert featuring touring musicians, Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (Queer Americana from Philly, PA), Blair Borax…
Staged Reading of the play Murder By the Book
Warren Library 413 Main St, Warren, VTEveryone is invited to the Staged Reading of the play Murder by the Book, written by Canadian playwright Laura Teasdale and sponsored by Louise Penny. The comedy takes place in the library and you might recognize some of the characters. Refreshments will be served. Donations welcome.
Waterbury LEAP Energy Fair 2024
Crossett Brook Middle School Us. 5672 VT Route 100, Duxbury, VTIs it time to weatherize your drafty house? Are you interested in energy efficient heat pumps, electric vehicles, or solar power for your home or business? Find the information you need at the LEAP Energy Fair. The LEAP Energy Fair is the largest in Vermont, and it’s completely free. Tour 65 exhibits and talk to…
Caricature Artist
Sugarbush Resort WarrenGet a goofy caricature sketch done free of you and your family in your ski gear!
Spring Fling
Sugarbush Resort WarrenWe’re excited to announce that on Saturday, April 13th, Sugarbush will be hosting our third annual Spring Fling! We have a lot to celebrate, and we want you to join in on the fun at what is shaping up to be the event of the season.
Drag Story Hour
Warren Town Hall 42 Cemetary Rd, Warren, VTDrag Story Hour (DSH) is just what it sounds like... ...drag performers reading stories to children in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy…
Fly Fishing Film Festival
Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, WaitsfieldThe 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 Celebration of Showing Up: Storytelling and More…
Zenbarn 179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury, VermontIn the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm, in the real world all rests on perseverance. (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) Join us for an evening of inspiring stories told by Vermont storytellers, celebrating the work of the communities of compassion that are all around us. You’ll get to hear stories told by some very…
Closing Day
Today is our last day of lift operations for the 2024 ski season, it is also the final day of our Spring Sale on 2024/2025 Season Passes & Stark Mountain Cards – buy early and SAVE! Thank you all for making this season one to remember.
Mad River Triathlon
Around the ValleyMad River Triathlon is a four-sports event set in picturesque Mad River Valley, VT. The running race starts at the Warren School and follows the Mad River Path and VT 100. Racers will follow footpaths along the River and the shoulder of the road for 5 miles to the start of the paddling leg at…
Pond Skimming – Canceled
The Mad River Glen Pond Skimming Extravaganza has been canceled. We simply do not have enough snow left to build a pond for Sunday. We’ll try again next year…
Book Club: Last Night at the Telegraph Club
Harwood Union High School Library 458 Route 100, Duxbury, VTJoin us for community, discussion, and fun! When: Monday, April 15 at 5:30 Where: Harwood Union High School Library No pre-registration required. Just drop by! Email: programs@outrightvt.org
MRV Libraries Bear Art Painting Project
Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, WaitsfieldAs 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…
Tuesday Tunes: Cooie’s Trio
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAs a trio, Cooie, Adlai & Patti combine their considerable talents and convey a spirit of musical adventure across multiple genres. Instrumentally, Cooie’s steady rhythm guitar, Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment, and Patti’s bassline create the perfect foundation for their vocal stylings, incorporating tight three-part harmonies.
Informational Meeting and Update from the Clean Water Committee re the Moretown village wastewater project.
Moretown Elementary School 940 VT-100B, Moretown, VTThe Moretown Clean Water Committee will provide an update for town residents on its effort to site and design a wastewater treatment system for Moretown Village and surrounding area on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 7 pm at the Moretown Elementary School. The committee has been working with Otter Creek Engineering and the Vermont Department…
Raclette Night
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAlps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1o8yGiuj7R/
Building Affordability Speaker Series: Small Scale, Big Impact with Kaziah Haviland
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldThis talk is an overview of how individuals and land owners can expand affordable housing options in the Mad River Valley through small scale affordable housing development. It will focus on local zoning regulations, potential funding streams, and programs which make it easier for individuals to create housing solutions in their own backyards.
Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition Dawn Patrol
Sugarbush Resort WarrenSkiers and riders will meet at either Sugarbush or Mad River Glen in the wee hours of the morning to rise and rip! Exact time and location will be TBD each week based on conditions. The event leader will communicate the details each week via email/text to all who opt in to the group. Feel…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint of our Nitro Irish Stout!
Open Mic Night
The Local: Wine & Beer 961 US Route 2, Middlesex, VTGather with us at The Local for an open mic night hosted by Sarah and Derek in the Tasting Room. All levels of experience are welcome. Dig deep to find that inner songstress, dancer, poet, or performer! There is so much talent in our little neck of the woods, and we’re happy to give you…
Climate & Ecology Book Discussion: The Omnivore’s Dilemma
Moretown Town Hall and Library 1147 Route 100B, MoretownJoin the Friends of the Mad River and the Mad River Valley Libraries for a climate and ecology-themed book discussion. In April, we will be discussing "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan. In The Omnivore's Dilemma, Pollan explores our food choices and their connection to our health and survival as a species and offers a…
Warren Public Library Cookbook Club
Warren Public Library 413 Main Street, WarrenThis month's club features Mollie Katzen and The Moosewood Restaurant. Sign up to prepare a recipe from any Moosewood cookbook and bring it to the library for a potluck dinner. Two cookbooks are currently on display at the library to browse and photocopy recipes. Sign up at the library or online.
Sorrows + Sunshine- Grief Writing Workshop with Rachel Wylie at Firefolk Arts
Firefolk Arts 4424 Main Street, Waitsfield, VermontOpen 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…
Co-op Board of Trustees Meeting
The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly, except July and August. All Co-op Shareholders are encouraged to attend Board meetings. Stay abreast of what is happening at America’s only skier-owned…
“Little One & Me Yoga” at Inklings Children’s Books
Unnamed VenueJoin Karen McPhillips from Salt & Sand Studios at Inklings for LITTLE ONE & ME YOGA on Tuesday, April 23rd at 9:30am! Karen will start by reading Yoga Bunny. This gentle and fun class is designed specifically for a parent or caregiver and their children, ages 18 months to 4 years. Older children are welcome…
Tuesday Tunes: Chicky Stoltz Trio
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTOriginal rock n’ roll from Waitsfield’s Chicky Stoltz, Chuck Gaidys and Alex Budney . One part gutter and one part vaulted ceiling.
Raclette Night
Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTAlps-inspired Aprés at Lawson’s Finest Liquids, every Wednesday from 4:00pm-7:00pm. A traditional Raclette dinner, paired with specialty wines by the glass or bottle. Raclette plate: $20 https://www.instagram.com/p/C1o8yGiuj7R/
Building Affordability: Homes For All: State-Level Housing Solutions That Can Deliver
Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, WaitsfieldToday, Vermont’s home production is principally producing large, expensive single-family homes on large and mid-size lots, and large-scale multi-family apartments. Vermonters looking for housing options in-between, like a duplex or four-plex, cooperative housing, senior housing units, age-friendly homes, or townhouse condominium—commonly referred to as Missing Middle Housing—have very limited options. In this final lecture of…
Fresh Catch Thursday
Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VTJoin us every Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm as Nor’Easter Catering serves up fresh oysters on the half shell and other tasty sea treats! Pair it with a $5 pint…