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…

Spring Into Color Art Exhibition

Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT

At this new Art Exhibition, Painters, Photographers and Fine Crafters of the Mad River Valley celebrate Spring with their unique and diverse vision.

Green Up Day – Green Valley Rally

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT

For the second consecutive year the Mad River Valley towns Green Up Committees are collaborating to make the most of the effort. They are coordinating their efforts under the banner of the Mad River Valley Green Valley Rally. Vermont’s annual Green Up Day takes place on Saturday,May 4, 2024 with the Green Valley Rally being…

Green Up Day Vermont

Pick up your Green Up trash bags and get out in your community on Saturday, May 4 to clean up your neighborhood roads and waterways. As a volunteer, you make a huge difference for our environment. Green Up Vermont’s mission is to promote the stewardship of our state’s natural landscape and waterways, and the livability of…

Teddy Bear Clinic at Inklings Children’s Books!

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

Take the scare out of dental care. Bring your child’s favorite stuffed animal to get a dental exam! Come for a book reading, learn and play about dental visits with certified Child Life Specialist, Kellie Maas from Coastal Coping. Recommended for children ages 2 - 8. There is a $10 charge per family, payable on…

Mad River Luau Dinner With Lawson’s Finest Liquids

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Adventure Dinner luau in the heart of the Mad River Valley! Join us for a night of luau adventure, including behind-the-scenes access to the brewery, specialty sips, and a live-fire-cooked meal inspired by the islands. You’ll be greeted with a lei and a heartfelt welcome before adventuring to the private brewery for your first tropical…

$161.91

Kentucky Derby Watch Party

1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT

Put on your best derby clothes and hats and join us on May 4th in our barn to watch the "Fastest 2 minutes in sports". We will be offering Mad River Valley Mint Juleps made with Mad River Distillers Bourbon and Floodwoods Maple syrup. We will have Kentucky food favorites available: Kentucky Hot Browns, Pimento…

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…

MRV Chamber Mad Mingle @ Lawson’s Finest

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

On Tuesday, May 7th Lawson’s Finest Liquids will be hosting the next Mad Mingle chamber mixer in their Tap Room beginning at 5:30 pm. MRV Chamber members are invited for a great opportunity to connect with your MRV business colleagues, meet Lawson’s Finests recently hired CEO Adeline Druart, and to learn more about what is…

Tuesday Tunes: Bloodroot Gap

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Formed after a serendipitous jam session at a Vermont bluegrass festival, Bloodroot Gap is a musical collaboration between brothers Rob and Jim McCuen (Swing Noire), Freeman Corey (Catamount Crossing, Big Spike Bluegrass) and Jake Munson. Corey, a fiddle player who grew up on a dairy farm in Benson, is the son of a fine, old-time…

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…

Vermont Womenpreneurs Biz Buzz Brews Waitsfield

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

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…

$18

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Join 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!

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,…

Mother’s Day At Lawson’s Finest

Lawson’s Finest Brewery 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Treat mom to an afternoon of relaxation and fun at the Lawson’s Finest Taproom! Enjoy morning yoga, a Props to Mom plant swap (bring something green take something green), mom-osas, special bites to eat, and more!

Tuesday Tunes: Cooie & Adlai Duo

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Cooie’s clear, soulful and vibrant vocal stylings and Adlai’s masterly keyboard accompaniment come together to lend gorgeous expression to the popular and traditional music we all know and love. This duo brings songs to life across multiple genres, featuring Adlai’s strengths as a seasoned singer/songwriter and keyboardist, and Cooie’s heartwarming and hilarious stories. That new…

PROSPECTIVE STUDENT INFORMATION SESSION

Zoom Meeting 123 Main Street, Anytown, Vermont

Join us online for a general information session for prospective students. We are beginning to offer these information sessions as a time for folks to learn more about our school and our programs, campus life, and student trajectories, and to ask any questions of our staff. While we will provide information that will be useful…

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Join 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!

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 mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com…

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…

Bella Voce “Singing and Living in Harmony” Spring Concert

Stowe Community Church 137 Main Street, MIDDLESEX, Vermont

The “Singing and Living in Harmony” theme of the concerts speaks to the important role that music plays in our own personal life and in our connections with others.   Music of Hildegard von Bingen, Ola Gjeilo, Gwyneth Walker, and more. Guest Artists: The Hildegard Ensemble, (for Stowe:) and Students of Stowe Middle High School For…

Tuesday Tunes: Chris Peterman Quartet

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

The Chris Peterman Quartet brings together four of Vermont’s finest and most sought-after musicians, playing a wide variety of contemporary and classic jazz in a uniquely melodic style, and focused on the dialog and interplay that are the heart of jazz. Their repertoire includes compositions by the band as well as reimaginings of the music…

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Join 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!

Stark’s Pub Opens for Summer Dinning

General Stark’s Pub opens for the summer with Friday night fish fry from 4:30 until 8:30 tonight. Stark’s Pub offers an unparalleled family dinning atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else in the Mad River Valley. The Pub is open during the summer months from Memorial Day through Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Dinner is served on Wednesday,…

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…

Summer Sundays: Bettenroo

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Bettenroo is a dynamic, versatile musical duo with undeniable vocal strength. Lori Jacobs & Anne Davey‘s flawlessly blended harmony is complemented with instrumental versatility of guitar, bass, and occasional percussion. Based in…

Fresh Catch Thursday

Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT

Join 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!

Three Sisters Four Women

Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

Written by Laura Michele Erle and Samantha Haviland, and directed by Kathleen Keenan. an intimate, fun, and modern reimagining of Anton Chekhov’s classic story of hope in the hardest times. One that puts The Three Sisters points of view front and center! Get privy to the inner lives - and secret loves - of our…

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…

SafeTrails First Aid Course

MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT

Mad River Riders is hosting SafeTrails First Aid and their trails-specific first aid course to Mad River Valley on June 8th.  This 4-hr program will help you be prepared to deal with many common injuries and determine what can be handled later--when your hike or ride is done, what will require you to cut your…

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 mountain by checking out the latest Board Meeting Minutes. If you have a comment, question or concern for the board you can reach them by emailing coopboard@madriverglen.com…

THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising

Waterbury Congragational Church Route 100, Waterbury, VT

Donations benefit the Duxbury Historical Society. THE MOB & STONEWALL: Unraveling the Mafia’s Influence in the 1969 Uprising The Stonewall Uprising stands as a pivotal moment in history—a fierce response by the LGBTQ community to relentless police raids. On June 28, 1969, the New York City Police descended upon the Stonewall Inn, a beloved gathering…

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…