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  • 3rd Annual Maple Beer and Chili Invitational

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

    It’s become our biggest event of the year- and for good reason. Our ode to the changing of seasons in Vermont, we hold our Maple Beer and Chili Invitational annually on the Saturday of Vermont Maple Open House Weekend. A who’s who of breweries from the Northeast and eastern seaboard descend on Waitsfield, Vermont to…

  • The Oil Paintings of Elizabeth Ryan Swartz

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

    Gallery open Saturday afternoon, upstairs. Original oil paintings of landscapes, seascapes, rural buildings.

  • Zero Celsius

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

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Lawson’s Pride Weekend Takeover

    Castlerock Pub Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT

    Join us in celebrating Pride Weekend with free swag giveaways with a takeover by Lawson's Finest Liquids at Castlerock Pub!

  • Lawson’s Finest Presents: Lazer Dad

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

    Vermont’s best 90s cover band, live at the taproom. A great time every time. Lazer Dad covers your favorite songs and the best deep cuts from music’s best decade. Everything from rock to hip hop to punk and pop. This is a show you won’t want to miss.

  • Walt’s After Dark

    Walt's at the Glen House 626 Mt. Ellen Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673

    Get ready to tour up or snag last chair, then swing into the Glen House, Mt. Ellen’s mid-mountain lodge, for Walt’s famous grilled cheese and a local pour. Once you’re fueled, head back out under the stars. Don't forget your headlamp.This night is for advanced skiers and riders comfortable in changing terrain and conditions.Before heading…

  • Co-op Board of Trustees In-Season Meeting

    The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. 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…

  • Co-op Board of Trustees In-Season Meeting

    The Co-op’s Board of Trustees meets monthly during the winter ski season. 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…

  • Comedy Illusionist: Ben Pratt

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Join us at The Big Picture in Waitsfield for an evening of mind-blowing magic, comedy, and sleight of hand with comedy-illusionist Ben Pratt! Catch the show on Saturday, March 21st at 6 PM. Tickets are $20—prepare to laugh, be amazed, and maybe even question reality! All ages welcome!! The café opens at 5 pm. Check…

  • Gay for Disco | Late Night Music

    Castlerock Pub Sugarbush Resort, Warren, VT

    Get your fill of late night après only at Castlerock Pub! Bring your friends and good vibes only for an evening of live music and a limited food menu.Music featuring Gay for Disco

  • Après Ski Slay DRAG SHOW W/EMOJI NIGHTMARE. AFTER DANCE PARTY w/DJ cRAIG mITCHELL

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

    Après Slay is bringing peak bluebird ski-day energy straight to the stage. Join us in the Mad River Valley for a high-altitude, high-glam après-ski drag show at Afterthoughts in Waitsfield. Hosted by the one and only Emoji Nightmare, this night serves fierce performances, winter realness, and enough heat to melt the snow off Mount Ellen.…

  • Naturalist Guided Snowshoe Tours

    Each and every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 AM you can join one of our Naturalists for a guided snowshoe trek tailored to your interests in the ecology and wildlife of Stark Mountain! Our outings and content vary each week, depending on snow conditions and participants. Learn about the hardwood forests of the Green Mountains, as…

  • Sugar and Shmooze: Spring Equinox and Sugaring Celebration

    Living Tree Alliance 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, United States

    All are invited to visit our sugarbush for a celebration of sweetness and hope as we honor the spring equinox. Our annual event is open to all ages and will include tapping trees, baking bread over the fire, and participating in our pageant to wake up Mother Earth. The day will also feature face painting,…

  • Sugar & Shmooze at Living Tree Alliance

    Living Tree Alliance 96 Living Tree Ln, Moretown, VT, United States

    Spring is stirring, and you’re invited to gather in the Living Tree Alliance sugar bush for a joyful afternoon celebrating the spring equinox, the flowing maple sap of Vermont, and Nissan a season of renewal and new beginnings in the Jewish calendar. This family friendly community celebration will be filled with hands-on activities, sweet treats,…

  • Queer Country Line Dancing

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

    OPEN TO ALL! Keep the party going Sunday night for some Line Dancing fun with the crew from Queer Country Line Dancing. $10 to dance. Dine in Peace Burger

  • MadLove Mondays

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

    Every Monday at Lawson’s Finest Liquids!

  • Winter Golf Clinic at the SHaRC

    SIM Suites SHaRC

    Sharpen Your Swing This Winter with PGA Pro Roger King! Take your golf game to the next level—even when the snow falls! Join PGA Pro Roger King at the SIM Suites in the SHaRC for exclusive winter golf lessons. Using state-of-the-art simulators, you'll get personalized tips and real-time feedback to improve your swing, accuracy, and…

  • Zero Celsius

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

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Taco Tuesday

    Hyde Away 1428 Mill Brook Rd, Waitsfield

    $3 Tacos - $5 Margaritas - Other Great Specials - Full Regular Menu

  • Pacem School Open House

    Pacem School 32 College Street Suite 100, Montpelier, Vermont, United States

    Wondering what an intellectual student-driven education looks like? Come see how exciting school can be! Curious about homeschooling? We have answers! Prospective families of 5th through 12th grade students are invited to attend our Open House. Learn about our full-time programs and homeschool classes. We’ll start the evening with a brief tour and information session,…

  • Coffee With an Advisor

    Coffee With an Advisor

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

    Life is full of questions, and money is no different. Sometimes you just want to ask something. Bring or pour a cup of your favorite warm beverage, and join me at the Mad River Valley Welcome Center. Come as you are. All are welcome. And every question counts—simple, complex, or somewhere in between.  It's a…

  • Sunshine Brat Wednesdays

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

    This ain’t your grandpa’s beer and a bratwurst.

  • Zero Celsius

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

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • LIVE MUSIC & PUB NIGHT Featuring Steven Yardley!

    Mad River Barn

    Join us in the pub for all your favorite Mad River Barn menu items with live music from Steven Yardley! Open 5 pm – 9 pm. Live music every Wednesday in the winter! Steven Yardley is a folk rock troubadour, and bluesman that howls with a harmonica and a six-string. Yardley has spent years honing…

  • Life Drawing Wednesdays

    Waitsfield Church Village Meeting Room Route 100, Waitsfield, VT

    ✍🏻 Life Drawing Wednesdays presented by The Valley Artists Guild The very popular Wednesday Night Drawing Sessions will resume on Feb, 4, 2025. This is a self-directed session. No instruction or critiques are offered but conversations and sharing within the group are sure to inspire 😎 Subjects vary every two weeks: two weeks of Live…

  • The Stone Hut: Restoration from the Ashes (Yestermorrow Spring Speaker Series)

    Yestermorrow Design/Build School 7865 Main Street, Waitsfield

    Yestermorrow Spring 2026 Speaker Series Historic Preservation: Meaning, Memory, and Stewardship The Stone Hut: Restoration from the Ashes with Katelyn Hudson **For this talk our speaker will be virtual - join us for a watch party at Yestermorrow or on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89702910063** Originally built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, the Stone Hut on…

  • Zero Celsius

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

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Free Cabot Fondue

    Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative! Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

  • Free Cabot Fondue

    Join us aprés-ski every Thursday throughout the ski season for FREE FONDUE served with toasted bread thanks to our sponsors Cabot Creamery Cooperative! Aprés in the Pub on fondue Thursdays is historically a very popular event, supplies are limited and may run out at any time, come early, leave happy.

  • 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.

  • Free Heel Fridays

    This telemark clinic meets every Friday throughout the season. Not available during holiday periods. Time: 10:00 – 12:00 or 1:00 – 3:00 Cost: 2-hour clinic $109 (with lift ticket $149) REQUEST NOW

  • 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,…

  • Zero Celsius

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

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Live Music Aprés in Stark’s Pub

    Join us après-ski, from 2:30 to 5:00 for FREE live music! A huge thank you to our friends at Lawson’s Finest Liquids for supporting local musicians. Throughout the ski season, we’ll showcase a rotating lineup of talented local artists. Be sure to check out our event calendar for a full list of performances. Stark’s Pub…

  • Family Fridays!

    Big Picture Theater 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield

    Kick off the weekend with Family Fridays! From 4:30–6:00 pm. Adults can unwind during cocktail hour while kids enjoy fun, creative activities in the Red Room. Seasonal crafts provided by Inkling Bookstore! A little something for everyone to start the weekend right. Simple snacks for children will be provided. Ages 3 +

  • Friday Fish Fry

    Friday Fish Fry

    St. Leo's Hall 109 S Main St, Waterbury, VT, United States

    A Lenten Fish Fry Dinner will be served from 5:00-7pm at St. Leo's Hall (behind St. Andrew RC Church at 109 S. Main St.). Please join us Friday March 13th and 27th, from 5 - 7 PM. Dinner features hand-battered fish, fries, coleslaw, beverage, & dessert. No need for reservations. $20/adults, $15 Seniors, $10/children ages…

  • Fish Fry Fridays

    1824 House 2150 Main St., Waitsfield, VT

    Join us Fridays through March for our popular "fish n chips"! Our crispy batter dipped cod comes with tangy coleslaw, fresh cut fries, lemon and house made tartar sauce. Our full dinner menu available along with a full bar with draft beer, wine by the glass or bottle and seasonal cocktails.

  • Feel the Wheel

    Blockhouse Studio 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

    Here's your chance to try your hand at the potter's wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months). This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing. You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using…

  • Feel the Wheel

    Blockhouse Studio 5031 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

    Here's your chance to try your hand at the potter's wheel! This workshop will be offered the last Friday of every month (most months). This is a one time, two hour introduction to learn the basics of wheel throwing. You will be guided from a ball of clay to your first bowl or cup. Using…

  • HOBO, Live At Cousins Brewing

    Localfolk Smokehouse 9 VT-17, Waitsfield, United States

    Cabinet members Pappy and Nug, plus EG Bishop on bass, bring their signature flat picking jams to the Cousins Brewing Stage

  • DANCE: DJ CMPR AT AFTERTHOUGHTS

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

    Shake your booties into the weekend with DJ CMPR this Friday. He's spinning his own local mix of NU-DISCO, HOUSE, TECHNO and more! No Cover. No Excuse.

  • 10th Annual Side Surfers Banked Slalom

    Sidesurfers and Sugarbush PARKS team up to present the 10th Annual Sidesurfers Banked Slalom at Mt. Ellen, March 28th, 2026. A timed snowboard race through a handcrafted course in Sugarbush Parks consisting of berms, turns, and technical aspects that will challenge riders from start to finish. Two runs each-best time counts! Open to all ages;…

  • No Kings 3

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

    Local community rally to protest policies and actions of our current federal administration and to provide support for keeping our community members safe and heard by our local officials.

  • Mad River Valley Community Egg Hunt

    Waitsfield and Champlain ValleyTelecom 3898 Main Street, Waitsfield

    Save the date for the Mad River Valley Community Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 28th! This year’s event will take place at WCVT’s main business office located at 3898 Main Street, across from Waitsfield Elementary School. The egg hunt will commence promptly at 10:00 a.m., refreshments available at 9:30 a.m. The event is free and…

  • Siber Sled Dogs visit Inklings Children’s Books!

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

    Join Siber Sled Dogs at Inklings on March 28th, from 11am - 12pm. Owner Milagro Amaya Turner will share her children's book, SIBER SLED DOGS and children will have the chance to meet Siberian Huskies!! FREE & Open to ALL!

  • Aperol Spritz Party

    Lincoln Peak Courtyard Warren, VT, United States

    Aperol Spritz? Sunny spring vibes? Say less. Hang in the Lincoln Peak Courtyard with us for Aperol Spritz's, swag giveaways and DJ Ghost bringing the tunes all afternoon. Don't miss the Sprizzer either! Channel the essence of Italian spring skiing with this classic cocktail and party.

  • Zero Celsius

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

    ZERO CELSIUS takes place at Mad Arts and Sugarbush Resort, and gathers artists who explore the textures, tensions, and transformations of winter. From the hush of frozen landscapes to the volatility of a warming climate, the exhibition reflects on how the cold season shapes—and is reshaped by—human and environmental relationships. Bringing together sculpture, installation, sound,…

  • Walt’s After Dark

    Walt's at the Glen House 626 Mt. Ellen Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673

    Get ready to tour up or snag last chair, then swing into the Glen House, Mt. Ellen’s mid-mountain lodge, for Walt’s famous grilled cheese and a local pour. Once you’re fueled, head back out under the stars. Don't forget your headlamp.This night is for advanced skiers and riders comfortable in changing terrain and conditions.Before heading…

  • Walt’s After Dark – The Last Walt’s

    Walt's at the Glen House 626 Mt. Ellen Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673

    It's The Last Walt's! Get ready to tour up or snag last chair, then swing into the Glen House, Mt. Ellen’s mid-mountain lodge, for Walt’s famous grilled cheese and a local pour. Celebrate the end of Mt. Ellen's season with $6 beers and music all night long. Weather permitting, we'll be enjoying live tunes outside…