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  • Unplowed Realities

    Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

    Unplowed Realities examines farms, land, and animals as interconnected systems of survival, care, and resilience at a time when small farmers face mounting economic and environmental pressures. Through portraiture, Joan O’Neal explores the animal gaze, positioning the dairy cow as a subject rather than a resource. Her portraits invite us to consider empathy, labor, vulnerability,…

  • African Drumming Class for kids

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    This class is designed to bring people together through the joyful energy of traditional West African rhythms. Thursdays at the Big Picture from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. 6 sessions beginning October 8th through November 12th RSVP to join! *Payment is collected at the door About the event The Big Picture is excited to announce an upcoming…

  • Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!

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

    It's Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children's Books! Friday mornings from 10am - 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials,…

  • Halloween Toddler Time Art Class at Inklings!

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

    It's Toddler Time, Halloween Art Class at Inklings Children's Books! Friday October 30th, from 10am - 11am. Costumes welcome!!! Caregivers and their little ones are invited to have some creative fun, making multiple crafty Halloween decorations! Ages: 18mo - 4yrs. Price: $15

  • Events Women’s Wellness Weekend

    The Lodge at Spruce Peak 7412 Mountain Road, Stowe, Vermont 05672, Stowe, Vermont, United States

    Step away from the everyday for a thoughtfully curated weekend devoted to feeling good – in your body, your mind and your life – set in the Green Mountains of Stowe, Vermont. Join us at Spruce Peak for a thoughtfully curated weekend designed to move you, restore you, nourish you, inspire you and connect you…

  • Family Fridays

    Family Fridays

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Bi-weekly Fridays. Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! Starting October 30th from 5pm - 6pm, every other Friday adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, rotating activities in the Red Room. A little something for everyone to start the weekend right.

  • Live Band Karaoke and Costume Contest with The Karaoke Bandstand

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Get ready for a spooktacular night of live-band karaoke at Lawson’s Finest Liquids! 🎃 Grab your best costume, warm up those vocal cords, and take center stage with The Karaoke Bandstand, a four-piece band ready to bring your favorite songs to life! With prizes for Best Costume, Best Kids Costume, Best Karaoke Singer, and more…

  • Rocky Horror Sing-along

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Playing October 30th @ 7pm Come join us for a special screening of Rocky Horror Picture Show sing-along! Audience participation, costumes encouraged. We encourage you to bring props for the sing-a-long audience participation! Ideas to bring! Newspaper Toilet paper Party hats Flashlights Noise makers Bells Playing cards

  • An Edgar Allen Poe Halloween

    Lost Nation Theater 39 Main Street, Montpelier

    Lost Nation Theater celebrates the master of the macabre with a One Night Only dark carnival of spooky kooky thrills. Lost Nation Theater is transformed into a gothic, hauntingly hip atmospheric chamber for eerie entertainment and dangerously decadent delicacies. Spine-Tingling Tales, devilish modern dance, and a costume contest for the audience complete this frighteningly fun…

  • Sleepy Hollow The Musical presented by Acorn Youth Arts

    Barre Opera House 6 N Main St #4, Barre, Vermont, United States

    Based on the classic tale by Washington Irving, Sleepy Hollow : A New Musical reimagines the harrowing legend of the Headless Horseman as a ROCK MUSICAL ADVENTURE! Come in costume, bring the whole family for trick-or-treating, door prizes, and Halloween festivities, or just come for the show which merges film production with live performance to…

  • Mad River Mentoring Halloween on the Green

    Mad River Green 105 Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Mad River Mentoring is hosting a free Halloween on the Green event! Join us for games, treats, crafts, and spooky stories. Costumes are encouraged!

  • Cirque Du Funk – Haunted Disco (Halloween Party)

    afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

    Vermont!! The ultmate Halloween party is coming to Afterthoughts in Waitsfield, VT!! Cirque Du Funk - Haunted Disco What should you expect? ~ Spooky shenanigans ~ ~ Wild visual crazyness ~ ~ A special trio set by Ryan Dempsey x Lee Ross x Bill Love ~ DJ set by Tobin Ellsworth AND MORE!! Presented in…

  • Sunday Sessions: Mowgli Giannitti

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Joining us for a solo performance, Mowgli Giannitti is a multi-instrumentalist and singer that has graced the taproom before in different band iterations. Come on through!

  • MadLove Mondays

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • MadLove Mondays

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • Tuesday Tunes: Zack Tyler

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Singer/songwriter Zack Tyler graces the Taproom with his own brand of original folk-rock songs. Please help us welcome him back to the Valley!

  • Wing Wednesdays and Game Night

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    On Wednesdays we eat wings! Enjoy a plate of our Finest chicken wings tossed buffalo sauce or kept plain.

  • Cosmic Shift Affordable Housing Expo

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Raise a glass to great beer and a brighter future for Vermont housing! Join us at Lawson’s Finest Taproom on Wednesday, November 4, from 4–6 PM to celebrate the launch of Cosmic Shift IPA, connect with 10 organizations working to advance affordable housing, learn about exciting projects and initiatives, and discover how you can get involved in building stronger Vermont communities, all while enjoying a beer that gives back!

    The participating organizations are listed below:

  • Game Night w/ the Connection!

    Make Wednesday nights a family affair! Join us every Wednesday from 5–7 PM as Yvonne from The Collection in Waitsfield brings an incredible assortment of games for all ages, interests, and skill levels!

  • ” Living with Grief” Book Talk with local author Steve Rand and Rachel Wylie Fenton, death doula about how Grief Affects Our Lives

    Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

    Local author, Steve Rand, will read excerpts from his memoir, entitled “A Mother’s Prayer.” that is focused on how his mother raised Rand and her other two children while confronting a deadly disease and becoming a single parent. Though her family of origin begged her to return to Vermont, she refused, believing a return home…

  • Living with Grief

    Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

    Local author, Steve Rand, will read excerpts from his memoir, entitled “A Mother’s Prayer.” that is focused on how his mother raised Rand and her other two children while confronting a deadly disease and becoming a single parent. Though her family of origin begged her to return to Vermont, she refused, believing a return home…

  • The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Preservation with Devin Coleman

    Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

    Fall 2026 Historic Preservation Speaker Series The Past, Present, and Future of Historic Preservation with Devin Coleman From its grassroots origins in the 19th century, historic preservation evolved into a professional field of study in the 20th century. Today, the field continues to adapt to changing social, political, economic, and environmental pressures, shaping how future…

  • Fresh Catch Thursday

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.

  • Ski and Snowboard Video Premiere

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Thursday, November 5th @ 5pm - 9:30pm Presented by Splinters Boardshop, Rome Snowboards, Dinosaurs Will Die Snowboards, (other local businesses), and Big Picture Theater & Cafe. Free event RSVP required Donations encouraged

  • Return to Center – A Therapeutic Yoga & Somatic Movement Practice

    Mountain Rose Integrated Wellness center 5274 Main Street, Ste 2, Waitsfield

    Life has a way of pulling us in many directions. Return to Center is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and remember the wisdom that already lives within you. Inspired by therapeutic yoga and somatic movement, this class is designed for anyone seeking greater balance, resilience, and ease—no prior experience is necessary. Through…

  • MRV Libraries Pub Trivia

    Déco Restaurant and Bar 203 Powderhound Rd, Warren, United States

    The MRV Libraries return for their monthly session of pub trivia. Bring a team and compete for prizes with four rounds of November-themed trivia. We suggest you call the restaurant at (802)496-9222 to reserve a table for your team. ​

  • Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings!

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

    It's Toddler Time, Creative Shapes Art Class at Inklings Children's Books! Friday mornings from 10am - 11am. Caregivers and their little ones are invited to explore shapes in a whole new way, and develop those fine motor skills; all while having some creative fun! Activities will include painting with balloons, creating shapes with different materials,…

  • Yestermorrow Historic Home and Barn Tour

    Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

    Learn the history of some of the most iconic historical homes and barns in the Mad River Valley. A knowledgeable tour guide, lunch and transportation will be included.

  • MRVBC Primer

    The Mad River Valley Backcountry Coalition (MRVBC) has partnered again with Kel Rossiter of Adventure Spirit to offer a 1-day workshop on backcountry fundamentals. The BC Primer will be an all-day workshop held at the Mad River Glen @ the Cricket Club and on the mountain on Saturday, November 7th. The course topics will help those who are newer to backcountry…

  • Warren Town Roundtable Discussion – Events on Town Green

    Warren Town Hall 42 Cemetary Rd, Warren, VT

    The Town of Warren will have a roundtable discussion with the Community as well as the Warren Planning Commission to discuss future events on Warren's Town Green.

  • Mountainfilm on Tour

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Neck of the Woods Childcare and Early Education Center is pleased to bring the Mountainfilm on Tour to the Big Picture in Waitsfield on Saturday, November 7. There will be a matinee, starting at 1:00 PM (doors at 12:30), an afternoon showing at 4pm (doors at 3:30pm), and an evening show at 7:00pm. Neck of…

  • Perfume Making Workshop

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Gather with friends and discover the art, history, and ritual of botanical perfumery at this Bloom Lab perfume blending experience at Addison West. During this guided workshop, you’ll work with a curated palette of high-end natural ingredients—from luminous florals and resins to woods, citrus, herbs, and rare botanical extracts—and be guided step-by-step through designing and…

  • Perfume Making Workshop at Addison West

    Addison West 5275 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Gather with friends and discover the art, history, and ritual of botanical perfumery at this Bloom Lab perfume blending experience at Addison West. During this guided workshop, you’ll explore the foundations of natural fragrance design while learning how perfume has evolved through centuries of culture, artistry, and botanical tradition. Working with a curated palette of…

  • Growing What Comes Next

    Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

    Growing a Farm, Building a Food System, Shaping the Future Join Joe and Racheal Bossen, owners of Cloud Water Farm, Muddy Boots CSA, and Vermont Bean Crafters, for a conversation about the future of farming and food in Vermont. Through stories and images, they’ll share plans for new farm and community projects, climate-resilient agriculture, seed…

  • The Hartshorns: From Overwhelmed to Empowered and A Year on Hartshorn Organic Farm

    Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street #2 Village Square, Waitsfield

    Part 1: From Overwhelmed to Empowered- Green living educator and podcast host Amy Hartshorn shares practical first steps for creating a healthier, non-toxic home, followed by a Q&A with Amy and Dave about life on Hartshorn Organic Farm. Part 2: A Year on Hartshorn Organic Farm- Fifth-generation sugar maker and organic farmer Dave Hartshorn offers…

  • Green Mountain Cabaret Presents: Geeks & Cheeks – A Geeky Burlesque & Drag Show

    afterthoughts 8 Vt Route 17 200, Waitsfield, Vermont, United States

    Audience Assemble! Green Mountain Cabaret is bringing you an awesome mix of acts in true Nerdlesque fashion with their salute to Geek and Nerd Culture. From pop culture phenomenons to comic book cuties, Burlesque and Drag performers will make geek chic, one act at a time. Join us as we "Enjoy The View"! Ages 18+,…

  • Community Sing with Heidi Wilson

    Waitsfield United Church of Christ Village Meeting House 4335 Main St, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Heidi Wilson shares songs in service to community. Her songs bring groups together, offer thanks, muster courage, and make room for connection and healing. Heidi has been music making and leading community singing groups in Vermont and beyond for the last 20 years. heidiannwilson.com | @wilsonheidiann

  • Artists Creating in a Democracy

    Joslin Memorial Library 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield

    A two-part exploration in artmaking. Join award-winning artists, educators, and moms-to-toddlers, Hayley Morris and janet e. dandridge to learn about their art processes and careers as artists based in Vermont. They'll discuss and answer questions on collaboration, artificial intelligence, funding for artists, and creative freedom. Afterwards, Hayley and janet will guide you in creating a…

  • Sunday Sessions: Bob Recupero

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    One man, one guitar, and a library of songs that are ready to soothe your soul.

  • MadLove Mondays

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • MRG Cooperative Monthly Facilities Committee Meeting

    The Facilities Committee generally meets the Monday before each monthly Board Meeting at 2:00pm via a conference call. For more information on Facilities Committee meetings contact the chair via email.  

  • Tuesday Tunes: Eclipse

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Eclipse is a jazz fusion band out of Middlebury, VT. Eclipse performs classic jazz, jazz fusion and creative arrangements of well-known contemporary artists like Sting, Van Morrison, Bill Withers, Santana and others. Up-tempo, creative, and a joy to listen to!

  • Bolton Outdoor Adventure Fund Presents Stick Season Social with The Wormdogs

    Zenbarn 179 Guptil Rd, Waterbury, Vermont, United States

    Join the Bolton Outdoor Adventure Fund on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Zenbarn in Waterbury, VT, for a Stick Season Social with The Wormdogs as we celebrate five years of making outdoor adventures more accessible to Vermont kids—and help us keep the adventure going! Kick off the evening with an optional Paint Night featuring artist…

  • State to Main Legislative Conversation

    MRV Chamber Welcome Center 9 Route 17, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    With the election behind us and the 2027 legislative session approaching, the Mad River Valley Chamber of Commerce will host the Vermont Chamber of Commerce and Vermont Futures Project for a timely conversation about the issues facing Vermont businesses. The discussion will bring together what the data tells us, what local businesses are experiencing and…

  • Fayston Historical Society Meetings: Second Wednesday of Every Month

    Fayston Town Hall 866 North Fayston Road, Fayston, VT

    The Fayston Historical Society has established regular monthly meetings one the second Wednesday of every month from 4- 5:30 at the Fayston Town Hall . Everyone is welcome! Our next meeting is Wed, Jan 14 from 4- 5:30 pm For more information and/or to join the FHS contact [email protected] Lots of exciting things are happening!

  • Game Night w/ the Connection!

    Make Wednesday nights a family affair! Join us every Wednesday from 5–7 PM as Yvonne from The Collection in Waitsfield brings an incredible assortment of games for all ages, interests, and skill levels!

  • Your Style, Your Confidence: Exploring Color, Style, and JOY in your Wardrobe

    Someday Boutique 40 BRIDGE STREET, WAITSFIELD, VT

    Join us for a fun evening and leave with a fresh perspective on color, personal style, and the joy of getting dressed. Your Style, Your Confidence: Exploring Color, Style, and JOY in your wardrobe. Ever wonder why you glow in some colors, but feel washed out in others? Join the ladies of Someday Boutique and…

  • Community Grief Group – Where The Love Lies

    Hannah's House 859 Old Country Rd., Waitsfield

    Join Rachel Wylie-Fenton of Where The Love Lies for our monthly Community Grief Group—a free gathering generously sponsored by Hannah’s House. Grief can feel isolating, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. This group offers a gentle, welcoming space to come as you are, connect with others, and spend time with whatever grief you…

  • Wooden Windows: History and Restoration with Sally Fishburn

    Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

    Fall 2026 Historic Preservation Speaker Series Wooden Windows: History and Restoration with Sally Fishburn Although window styles historically are associated with architectural styles, they clearly reflect advances in manufacturing technology. This lecture will cover how window construction, design, and style were the product of our industrial heritage bringing together a history of industrialization and how…

  • Fresh Catch Thursday

    Lawson’s Finest Taproom 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT, United States

    Every Thursday starting at 4pm we host Nor’Easter Catering for a raw bar pop-up.