Calendar of Events
| Sledding for Kids and Adults Near Greenview |
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January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008
Address: At the intersection of mountain road (access road for underhill state park) and pleasant valley rd you will see a big hill on the right.
Underhill, VT
http://www.hammerheadsled.com/proddir/archive/123///10/10/?Search[state]=VT |
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| Family Ice Skating |
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January 1, 2008 through April 10, 2008
Schedule posted for all days of the week, see link! Family Skating/Community Skate is Sunday Afternoons from 3:00-4:30. Come and enjoy some time on the ice. This Community event always offers free admission to Morrisville residents. Skate rental $4.
http://www.crewarena.org/publicskate_sched_5.asp?SPORT=PS |
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| Dog Sledding |
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January 1, 2008 through April 1, 2008
Come experience the beauty of winter in Lake Elmore Vermont via one of the oldest modes of winter transportation. Venture back to a time before the invention of the combustible engine; a time when a main form of winter wilderness travel was a team of Siberian Huskies. Only twenty five minutes from Stowe and twenty five minutes from Montpelier. Take a ride in one of my custom hand built touring sleds behind an eight dog Siberian team.
www.peacepupsdogsledding.com |
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| Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory Tours |
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January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
Fun, educational guided factory tour. See a company history movie, view manufacturing & enjoy a sample.
Open 7 days, except winter holidays.
Nov-June 10:00-5:00,
July-late Aug 9:00-9:00,
Late Aug-Late Oct 9:00-7:00
Manufacturing schedule may vary w/o advanced warning.
Admission $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors, Kids 12 & under free.
Current info (866) BJ TOURS.
Reservations for 10 or more - 802-882-1240 ext. 2285. Located off of I-89 Exit 10 One mile north on RT 100N. 1281 Waterbury-Stowe Rd. Waterbury, VT
http://www.benjerry.com/ |
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| Shelburne Farms |
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January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
Shelburne Farms is a membership-supported, nonprofit environmental education center and National Historic Landmark on the shores of Lake Champlain in Shelburne, Vermont. Our mission is to cultivate a conservation ethic. Schoolchildren, adults, educators and families come here to learn, while casual visitors may enjoy the walking trails, children’s farmyard, inn, restaurant, property tours and special events. The farm serves as an educational resource by practicing rural land use that is environmentally, economically and culturally sustainable.
Shelburne Farms was created in 1886 by William Seward and Lila Vanderbilt Webb as a model agricultural estate. In 1972, it was founded as an educational nonprofit. Our nearly 400 acres of sustainably managed woodlands received Green Certification from the Forest Stewardship Council in 1998. Our grass-based dairy supports a herd of 125 purebred, registered Brown Swiss cows. Their milk is transformed into our award-winning farmhouse cheddar cheese right here on the property.
Please check the website to see what activities will be available during the time of your stay, there are your-round events from sleigh rides, to be a farmer for a day, and the restaurant is first class!
http://www.shelburnefarms.org/index.htm |
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| Smugglers Notch Heritage Winterfest |
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January 26, 2008 through January 28, 2008
Includes biathalon, period costumes, bonfires and dinners. The public is welcome and encouraged to come!
http://www.smugnotch.com/calendar.htm#January |
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| Third Annual Mountain Top Youth Paintball Biathlon |
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January 28, 2008
Third Annual Mountain Top Youth Paintball Biathlon will be held at The Mountain Top Inn & Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center. Mark your calendars for the entertainingly "splatful" event. Watch for details to come. In 2007 it was the largest youth biathlon ever held in the world.
http://www.vermontvacation.com/TravelPlanner/ItemDetail.aspx?outsideLink=false&spID=26816 |
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| Kite Skiing |
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February 23, 2008 through February 24, 2008
The sport’s surge in popularity has become evident at Kitestorm, an annual event that has novices and dedicated kiters turning out in droves to strap in, rig up and fly across the frozen waters of Lake Champlain (February 23-24 at Sandbar State Park in Milton). The only equipment required? A snowboard or skis, a maneuverable kite, plenty of wind and an adventurous spirit.
http://www.vermontvacation.com/recreation/index.asp |
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| Ski-and-Shoot Biathlon |
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March 14, 2008
The Biathlon is a Winter Olympic event that combines the sport of cross-country ski racing with rifle marksmanship. It's one of the most popular winter sports in Europe. Yet it remains relatively obscure in the United States. Cross-country ski enthusiasts in the northeastern state of Vermont are trying to change that and generate more interest in both cross-country skiing and events like the biathlon. They've found the best way is to start young -- and throw in some paint.
http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2007-03/2007-03-14-voa36.cfm? |
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| Colchester Paintball |
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March 15, 2008 through December 20, 2008
Colchester Paintball has been serving Vermont's paintball needs since 1996. Offering paintball players of all abilities the safest and most enjoyable paintball experience. Can accommodate groups from 10 to 150 people. Groups of 10 and over always play alone unless they invite others to join the fun. Children as young as 10 are able to play. 13 playing fields for the start of the 2008 season. Also offer a variety of courses. They include speedball, Christmas tree fields, forts, and woods.
Gear is updated regularly.
http://www.vtpaintball.com/ |
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| Maple Sugar Open House Weekend! |
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March 28, 2008 through March 30, 2008
Voted one of the Top 10 Events in Vermont. Visit working sugar houses and buy local products right on the farm. Great family education.
http://www.vermontmaple.org/open-house.html |
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| KING LEAR presented by Vermont Stage Company |
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April 23, 2008 through May 11, 2008
Shakespeare's greatest tragedy at the Flynn Theatre in Burlington
www.flynntix.org |
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| Vermont to Stock Waters with "Trophy" Fish and more! |
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April 24, 2008 through May 20, 2008
This year will be continuing our "trophy" fish stocking. The trophy program increases the number of Trophy fish stocked to almost 25,000 statewide. Nearly 30 miles of trophy water will be available for angling this season in Vermont. This is in addition to 36 ponds and lakes receiving about 25% of the fish stocked as trophy fish. So if you enjoy catching big fish this should be an exciting year.
Inland waters of Vermont will be stocked with over 364,000 yearling landlocked salmon, brook, brown, lake and rainbow trout. This area encompasses over 500 miles of streams and rivers, and over 70,000 acres of lakes and ponds.
Lake Champlain will receive almost 250,000 yearling landlocked salmon, steelhead, brown, lake, and rainbow trout this year. And over 160,000 landlocked salmon fry will be stocked this year as well.
So whether you're wading a small stream, canoeing a mountain pond or trolling on Lake Champlain the opportunity to have a productive day on the water will be very good this year in Vermont.
http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/fish_stocking.cfm |
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| Maple Fest Weekend |
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April 25, 2008 through April 27, 2008
Enjoy lots of great food, Maple Cotton Candy and More! Carnival Rides and Games for children of all ages.
Special Children’s events, pony rides, concessions and exhibits on Main St.
Only 30-40 minutes to St. Albans from the Cottages
http://www.vtmaplefestival.org/ |
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| Vermont Symphony Orchestra's Masterworks Series |
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May 3, 2008
Program features VSO's music director and conductor, violinist Jaime Laredo, with Sharon Robinson, cello.
At the Flynn Theatre in Burlington
www.vso.org |
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| Shelburne Museum |
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May 18, 2008 through October 26, 2008
Shelburne Museum is a fun and fascinating destination for families, designed to entertain as well as educate. An exciting schedule of creative, fun activities for children throughout the season is planned for visitors of all ages. Special family admission rates are available, and a Family Membership is an excellent value for families planning to make multiple visits.
http://www.shelburnemuseum.org/ |
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| Open Studio Weekend |
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May 26, 2008 through May 27, 2008
Each year, hundreds of Vermont artisans open their studio doors to the public, allowing you the chance to see the artistry behind the art. Participating artists include furniture makers, glass blowers, ironworkers, jewelers, painters, potters, printmakers, quilt makers, sculptors, weavers, and wood carvers.
During Open Studio Weekend, held each Memorial Day Weekend, visitors get a fascinating glimpse of how such artists work. Artisans, in turn, get the chance to showcase their work as well as the context within which it was created.
http://www.vermontvacation.com/arts/story_openstudio.asp |
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| Vermont Heritage Days |
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May 26, 2008 through July 8, 2008
Cultural Heritage Days offers a chance to explore the richness and depth of Vermont’s unique cultural heritage through a wide variety of events, attractions, and experiences from fishing and hiking, to art exhibits, music festivals, and parades. Experience the arts, agriculture, history, the humanities and our natural heritage in the beauty and tranquility for which Vermont is world famous.
http://www.vermontvacation.com/arts/heritagedays.asp |
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| Discover Jazz Festival |
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May 30, 2008 through June 8, 2008
Celebrate the festival’s 25th year as modern masters and incredible local musicians bring the entire city to life.
Downtown Burlington
www.discoverjazz.com |
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| Vermont Dairy Festival |
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May 31, 2008 through June 3, 2008
An small town celebration of Vermont's heritage. Visit the website for a schedule of contests and exhibitions.
http://www.vtfestivals.com/dairyfest/ |
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| Magic Hat MicroBrewery Tours |
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June 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008
Burlington's own Spectacular Magic Hat Microbrewery, home of #9, Fat Angel, Heart of Darkness, Lucky Kat, Jinx, Blind Faith, Feast of Fools, Hocus Pocus,
http://www.magichat.net/ |
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| Gondola Sky Ride |
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June 23, 2008 through October 14, 2008
Take the easy way up in the famous Stowe gondola. Spectacular views await you near the peak of Vermont's highest mountain. From the gondola, access hiking trails or stop for a bite in the lift summit snack bar.
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| Alpine Slide |
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June 25, 2008 through October 16, 2008
Experience an exhilarating 2,300 foot ride down Spruce Peak on the Stowe Alpine Slide. Fun and excitement for all ages! Adult 1 ride tickets are $14, Junior (6-12 years) are $10. Three ride tickets are also available for $28 (adult) or $24 (junior). Open 10-5 daily until September 10th, then just on weekends through October 16th.
http://www.gostowe.com/activities.php?act=1 |
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| Last Day of Trout Season |
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October 31, 2008
http://www.anr.state.vt.us/fw/fwhome/ |
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