Events Calendar

MiniBury’s Events Calendar is a community hub for all types of kid and family friendly events and activities in and around Addison County. We do our very best to provide you with the most comprehensive activity calendar out there, but please keep in mind that event dates and times are subject to change without notice. Always consider calling ahead to confirm event details.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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Salisbury Story & Playtime 10:30 am
Salisbury Story & Playtime @ Salisbury Free Public Library
Jul 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A few simple stories and songs, and then lots of time to get to know each other!  Drop in any time.  Open to any children and families from any town.  Aimed at kids 0-5.
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library 10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library @ New Haven Community Library
Jul 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us for stories and play time! We will read a few stories, sing a few songs, try a simple craft, and then have lots of time for children and families to play!
Summer Reading KickOff Party @ Brandon Public Library 10:30 am
Summer Reading KickOff Party @ Brandon Public Library @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Celebrate the start of the library’s summer reading program with live music and activities!
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 1 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
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Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley 9:30 am
Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley @ Mini-Ilsley Library
Jul 2 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers read, sing, dance and bounce with Ms. Tricia!
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Virtual Mama Group 9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
Jul 2 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 2 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market 1:30 pm
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market @ Triangle Park
Jul 2 @ 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Find farm fresh foods, hot ready-to-eat meals and beautifully crafted items made by local artists and artisans by the fountain on the green in the heart of downtown Middlebury. Middlebury’s Wednesday Farmer’s Market takes place weekly rain or shine (we hope for sun). The outdoor market starts June 4th and runs through October 29th.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 2 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Ilsley Teen Advisory Group 6:00 pm
Ilsley Teen Advisory Group @ The Teen Center
Jul 2 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
TAG is open to all tweens and teens 6th grade and above. Want to plan awesome teen programs? Join TAG! Each new TAG member receives a sweet treat at their second meeting.
Stargazing Open House 9:30 pm
Stargazing Open House @ Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall
Jul 2 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Mittelman Observatory hosts stargazing events on the McCardell Bicentennial Hall observation deck, which is equipped with three small telescopes. Please note: Due to capacity limits on the roof deck, attendance at events is limited, and registration is required. Register here. The weather status for an event will be posted here by 6 p.m. on[...]
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Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 3 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Bristol Storytime 10:30 am
Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 3 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 3 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Vergennes Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Vergennes Farmers Market @ Vergennes City Green
Jul 3 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This season you can look forward to not just a marketplace filled with healthy, local produce and unique handmade gifts, but also a vibrant social hub where you can unwind with live music and a welcoming beer tent.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 3 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
Bristol Fireworks & Festivities 6:00 pm
Bristol Fireworks & Festivities @ Bristol Rec Fields
Jul 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Come out the night before the holiday for fireworks and more! Music by the 40th Army Band (VT National Guard) and the DJ Jam Man; food and craft vendors; games; raffle tickets; fireworks start at dusk.
Vergennes Fireworks 8:00 pm
Vergennes Fireworks @ Vergennes Union High School
Jul 3 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Come see the Vergennes Fireworks Display (at dusk) to celebrate the 4th of July! Don’t forget your chairs, blankets and bug spray! Please park in the high school parking lot and be respectful to property and pedestrian traffic.
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The Great Bristol Outhouse Race 9:00 am
The Great Bristol Outhouse Race @ Downtown Bristol
Jul 4 @ 9:00 am
Watch teams race their handmade “outhouses” down the street to July 4 glory!
Bristol July 4 Parade 10:30 am
Bristol July 4 Parade @ Downtown Bristol
Jul 4 @ 10:30 am
The Bristol 4th of July parade is one of the longest running parades in the state. More info, including parade route, here.
Ice Cream Social in Salisbury 2:00 pm
Ice Cream Social in Salisbury @ Salisbury Meeting House
Jul 4 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Come celebrate Salisbury’s 49th annual Ice Cream Social with cones, sundaes, and pie with ice cream. Under tents on the lawn. Prices by donation to support area benefits. Rain or shine, the ice cream’s fine.
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GRLS Run Collective 8:00 am
GRLS Run Collective @ Triangle Park
Jul 5 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Make friends, build community, and stay consistent with this supportive women’s run club that meets weekly for fun and connection on the move. Brought to you by VT Moms Physical Therapy and Performance. This club meets weekly in Middlebury and ends with a 5k/10k race in September or October (date TBD). All running levels welcome. 
Brandon July Fourth Celebration & Parade 9:00 am
Brandon July Fourth Celebration & Parade
Jul 5 @ 9:00 am
Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Park St., travels through downtown, and ends at Conant Square. Special events and activities — including train rides, live music, games, face-painting, rubber ducky race and a Little Debbie Swiss Roll Eating Contest — in downtown all day; see details here.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Midd Summer Market 10:00 am
Midd Summer Market @ Triangle Park or College Park (check schedule)
Jul 5 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come downtown for live music, artisans, makers, growers, prepared foods and more. For details and location, check here.
Story Hour in Brandon 10:30 am
Story Hour in Brandon @ Brandon Town Hall
Jul 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather for stories, snacks and dancing. Coffee provided for grownups!
Kids Cafe Free Movie 12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie @ The Marquis
Jul 5 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour 1:00 pm
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour @ Middlebury Rec Park
Jul 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent.[...]
Reading Frederick Douglass 1:00 pm
Reading Frederick Douglass @ Rokeby Museum
Jul 5 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Gather at Rokeby Museum for the annual public reading of “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” delivered by Douglass in 1852. Rokeby Museum will provide sections of the speech, and community members are asked to join the reading. No pre-registration is required.
Summer Sounds: Free Outdoor Music & Food Trucks 5:30 pm
Summer Sounds: Free Outdoor Music & Food Trucks @ Maloney Performing Arts Plaza @ Town Hall Theater
Jul 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Local favorites and internationally celebrated performers take the outdoor Tilly Stage in the theater’s new plaza. Food trucks and bar. All shows are free. Find the full schedule of performers here.
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour 6:00 pm
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour @ Middlebury Rec Park
Jul 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent.[...]
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Masks On! @ ECHO 9:00 am
Masks On! @ ECHO @ ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Jul 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Discover and explore at ECHO in a safe, masked environment during this dedicated time for those in our community who are most at risk — including but not limited to, seniors, visitors with disabilities, or those with compromised immune systems. Note: everyone age 2 and older will be required to wear a mask. Questions? Contact[...]
Midd Summer Market 10:00 am
Midd Summer Market @ Triangle Park or College Park (check schedule)
Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come downtown for live music, artisans, makers, growers, prepared foods and more. For details and location, check here.
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour 11:00 am
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour @ Middlebury Rec Park
Jul 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent.[...]
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour 4:00 pm
Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour @ Middlebury Rec Park
Jul 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Every summer, a freshly auditioned company of Smirkus Troupers, ages 10 to 18, take to the road in traditional mud show fashion for a two-month performance tour of New England. Backed by professional coaches, cooks, musicians and crew, our Smirkos perform to sell-out crowds in Circus Smirkus’ very own 750-seat European-style one-ring big top tent.[...]
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Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Stay & Play at Lawrence Memorial Library 10:30 am
Stay & Play at Lawrence Memorial Library @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 7 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join the Library on Monday mornings for a play-based program for littles. The Library will provide structured play and prompts for exploration with friends and guardians. Come for the morning to socialize and have fun! No registration required.
Bristol Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Bristol Farmers Market @ Bristol Town Green
Jul 7 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vendors, live music and more.
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Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Salisbury Story & Playtime 10:30 am
Salisbury Story & Playtime @ Salisbury Free Public Library
Jul 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A few simple stories and songs, and then lots of time to get to know each other!  Drop in any time.  Open to any children and families from any town.  Aimed at kids 0-5.
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library 10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library @ New Haven Community Library
Jul 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us for stories and play time! We will read a few stories, sing a few songs, try a simple craft, and then have lots of time for children and families to play!
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 8 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 8 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
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Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley 9:30 am
Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley @ Mini-Ilsley Library
Jul 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers read, sing, dance and bounce with Ms. Tricia!
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 9 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Virtual Mama Group 9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
Jul 9 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 9 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 9 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market 1:30 pm
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market @ Triangle Park
Jul 9 @ 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Find farm fresh foods, hot ready-to-eat meals and beautifully crafted items made by local artists and artisans by the fountain on the green in the heart of downtown Middlebury. Middlebury’s Wednesday Farmer’s Market takes place weekly rain or shine (we hope for sun). The outdoor market starts June 4th and runs through October 29th.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 9 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Stargazing Open House 9:30 pm
Stargazing Open House @ Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall
Jul 9 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Mittelman Observatory hosts stargazing events on the McCardell Bicentennial Hall observation deck, which is equipped with three small telescopes. Please note: Due to capacity limits on the roof deck, attendance at events is limited, and registration is required. Register here. The weather status for an event will be posted here by 6 p.m. on[...]
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Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 10 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Bristol Storytime 10:30 am
Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
Circle of Life Storytime @ Helen Porter 10:30 am
Circle of Life Storytime @ Helen Porter @ Helen Porter Rehabilitation
Jul 10 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their little ones for stories, rhymes and socializing with the residents of Helen Porter Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.  The main purpose is to share the smiles, cheer and delight small children naturally bring to these adults. Circle of Life is sponsored by the Middlebury Lions Club.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 10 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Vergennes Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Vergennes Farmers Market @ Vergennes City Green
Jul 10 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This season you can look forward to not just a marketplace filled with healthy, local produce and unique handmade gifts, but also a vibrant social hub where you can unwind with live music and a welcoming beer tent.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 10 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
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Parent/Child Playgroup in Middlebury 9:00 am
Parent/Child Playgroup in Middlebury @ Memorial Baptist Church
Jul 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
A place for caregivers and children to gather together for play and community. Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Toys, art supplies, snacks. Sign-up is recommended, if possible, but drop-in is always OK.​ Sign-up HERE.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 11 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Bixby Storytime 10:30 am
Bixby Storytime @ Bixby Library
Jul 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play.
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Vergennes 10:30 am
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Vergennes @ Vergennes Congregational Church
Jul 11 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Blooming Circle is a peer-to-peer support group open to mamas of all ages. Come connect with others, support each other, and talk about motherhood.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 11 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Lincoln Storytime 10:30 am
Lincoln Storytime @ Lincoln Library
Jul 11 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs.
Face Paint Fridays at Vermont Teddy Bear 1:30 pm
Face Paint Fridays at Vermont Teddy Bear @ Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Jul 11 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Come join us for a “Beary Fun” Friday afternoon full of color and creativity! Kids can pick from a variety of adorable face paint designs—think playful animals, magical fairies, bright rainbows, and more! Our cheerful face painter will be here to turn little faces into delightful works of art.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 11 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Friday Night Music @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard 6:00 pm
Friday Night Music @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard
Jul 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live music at the vineyard featuring local musicians and food trucks. Bring a blanket and a friend and celebrate the weekend with Vermont wines and Vermont vibes. More details here.
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Bird Banding With MALT 8:00 am
Bird Banding With MALT @ Hurd Grassland
Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
MALT welcomes folks for a morning of bird banding with Audubon Vermont Biologist Mark LaBarr. You’ll get the chance to get hands-on with birds while contributing to a better understanding of their life cycles and migration patterns. Folks of all ages interested in birding are welcome! Click HERE to register!
GRLS Run Collective 8:00 am
GRLS Run Collective @ Triangle Park
Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Make friends, build community, and stay consistent with this supportive women’s run club that meets weekly for fun and connection on the move. Brought to you by VT Moms Physical Therapy and Performance. This club meets weekly in Middlebury and ends with a 5k/10k race in September or October (date TBD). All running levels welcome. 
Elementary Story Time @ Mini Ilsley 9:00 am
Elementary Story Time @ Mini Ilsley @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Join Ms Tricia for an early morning snack and chapter-book story.
St. Stephen’s Peasant Market 9:00 am
St. Stephen’s Peasant Market @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
St. Stephen’s offers up its annual and beloved Peasant Market. Fabulous deals on jewelry, toys, sporting goods, garden accessories, plants, household goods, linens, antiques and collectibles. Fresh squeezed lemonade, homemade baked goods and wonderful fruit pies.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Early Coding @ Mini Ilsley 10:00 am
Early Coding @ Mini Ilsley @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Learn basic early coding skills with simple robots and LEGOS. For kids in grades K-3, with an adult.
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Bristol 10:30 am
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Bristol @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 12 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Blooming Circle is a peer-to-peer support group open to mamas of all ages. Come connect with others, support each other, and talk about motherhood.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Story Hour in Brandon 10:30 am
Story Hour in Brandon @ Brandon Town Hall
Jul 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather for stories, snacks and dancing. Coffee provided for grownups!
Kids Cafe Free Movie 12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie @ The Marquis
Jul 12 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
Summer Sounds: Free Outdoor Music & Food Trucks 5:30 pm
Summer Sounds: Free Outdoor Music & Food Trucks @ Maloney Performing Arts Plaza @ Town Hall Theater
Jul 12 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Local favorites and internationally celebrated performers take the outdoor Tilly Stage in the theater’s new plaza. Food trucks and bar. All shows are free. Find the full schedule of performers here.
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Sensory Sunday @ ECHO 9:00 am
Sensory Sunday @ ECHO @ ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Jul 13 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
All kids, teens, and adults with sensory processing differences, autism spectrum disorder or developmental disabilities are invited to experience a sensory-friendly ECHO! From 9-10 am, the museum will be closed to the general public and lighting and sounds will be adjusted, allowing visitors to enjoy the museum in a calm environment. Interact with ECHO’s exhibits,[...]
Festival On The Green 7:00 pm
Festival On The Green @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly live music series. Find more details here.
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Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Stay & Play at Lawrence Memorial Library 10:30 am
Stay & Play at Lawrence Memorial Library @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 14 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join the Library on Monday mornings for a play-based program for littles. The Library will provide structured play and prompts for exploration with friends and guardians. Come for the morning to socialize and have fun! No registration required.
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show 12:00 pm
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 14 @ 12:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly lunchtime live music series. More details here.
Bristol Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Bristol Farmers Market @ Bristol Town Green
Jul 14 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vendors, live music and more.
Festival On The Green 7:00 pm
Festival On The Green @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 14 @ 7:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly live music series. Find more details here.
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Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Salisbury Story & Playtime 10:30 am
Salisbury Story & Playtime @ Salisbury Free Public Library
Jul 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A few simple stories and songs, and then lots of time to get to know each other!  Drop in any time.  Open to any children and families from any town.  Aimed at kids 0-5.
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library 10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library @ New Haven Community Library
Jul 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us for stories and play time! We will read a few stories, sing a few songs, try a simple craft, and then have lots of time for children and families to play!
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show 12:00 pm
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 15 @ 12:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly lunchtime live music series. More details here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 15 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 15 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
Festival On The Green 7:00 pm
Festival On The Green @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 15 @ 7:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly live music series. Find more details here.
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Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley 9:30 am
Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley @ Mini-Ilsley Library
Jul 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers read, sing, dance and bounce with Ms. Tricia!
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 16 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Virtual Mama Group 9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
Jul 16 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 16 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 16 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show 12:00 pm
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 16 @ 12:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly lunchtime live music series. More details here.
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market 1:30 pm
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market @ Triangle Park
Jul 16 @ 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Find farm fresh foods, hot ready-to-eat meals and beautifully crafted items made by local artists and artisans by the fountain on the green in the heart of downtown Middlebury. Middlebury’s Wednesday Farmer’s Market takes place weekly rain or shine (we hope for sun). The outdoor market starts June 4th and runs through October 29th.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 16 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Summer Scares Book Series 6:00 pm
Summer Scares Book Series @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 16 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Kids in 6th grade and up are invited to join Ilsley for a spooktacular summer while we read three titles sure to chill your bones. After reading, come discuss each book in the dark depths of Mini Ilsley with fellow horror fans–if you dare! Limited free copies of each title will be available at Mini[...]
Festival On The Green 7:00 pm
Festival On The Green @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly live music series. Find more details here.
Stargazing Open House 9:30 pm
Stargazing Open House @ Mittelman Observatory, Bicentennial Hall
Jul 16 @ 9:30 pm – 11:30 pm
The Mittelman Observatory hosts stargazing events on the McCardell Bicentennial Hall observation deck, which is equipped with three small telescopes. Please note: Due to capacity limits on the roof deck, attendance at events is limited, and registration is required. Register here. The weather status for an event will be posted here by 6 p.m. on[...]
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Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 17 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Bristol Storytime 10:30 am
Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 17 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show 12:00 pm
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 17 @ 12:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly lunchtime live music series. More details here.
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for kids of all ages run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Vergennes Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Vergennes Farmers Market @ Vergennes City Green
Jul 17 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This season you can look forward to not just a marketplace filled with healthy, local produce and unique handmade gifts, but also a vibrant social hub where you can unwind with live music and a welcoming beer tent.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 17 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
Festival On The Green 7:00 pm
Festival On The Green @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly live music series. Find more details here.
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Parent/Child Playgroup in Middlebury 9:00 am
Parent/Child Playgroup in Middlebury @ Memorial Baptist Church
Jul 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
A place for caregivers and children to gather together for play and community. Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Toys, art supplies, snacks. Sign-up is recommended, if possible, but drop-in is always OK.​ Sign-up HERE.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 18 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Bixby Storytime 10:30 am
Bixby Storytime @ Bixby Library
Jul 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play.
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Bristol 10:30 am
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Bristol @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 18 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Blooming Circle is a peer-to-peer support group open to mamas of all ages. Come connect with others, support each other, and talk about motherhood.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 18 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Lincoln Storytime 10:30 am
Lincoln Storytime @ Lincoln Library
Jul 18 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs.
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show 12:00 pm
Festival On The Green Kids’ Show @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 18 @ 12:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly lunchtime live music series. More details here.
‘Colors Of The Wild’: Live Animals @ Bixby 1:00 pm
‘Colors Of The Wild’: Live Animals @ Bixby @ Bixby Library
Jul 18 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join in for a presentation from the Vermont Museum of Natural History: interactive slides, live animals and fun activities for all ages.
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for kids of all ages run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Summer Dungeons & Dragons 5:30 pm
Summer Dungeons & Dragons @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 18 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Three times over the summer, the Adventurers’ Guild seeks fresh recruits for mystical adventures! The Guildmaster hereby summons all: sneaky rogues, stalwart sorcerers, brawny barbarians, pious paladins and everyone in between. Adventurers of all skills accepted, paying rewards beyond your wildest imagination! Join Drew and Kathryn at the Mini Ilsley this summer for one of three Dungeons and[...]
Friday Night Music @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard 6:00 pm
Friday Night Music @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard
Jul 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live music at the vineyard featuring local musicians and food trucks. Bring a blanket and a friend and celebrate the weekend with Vermont wines and Vermont vibes. More details here.
Festival On The Green 7:00 pm
Festival On The Green @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 18 @ 7:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly live music series. Find more details here.
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GRLS Run Collective 8:00 am
GRLS Run Collective @ Triangle Park
Jul 19 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Make friends, build community, and stay consistent with this supportive women’s run club that meets weekly for fun and connection on the move. Brought to you by VT Moms Physical Therapy and Performance. This club meets weekly in Middlebury and ends with a 5k/10k race in September or October (date TBD). All running levels welcome. 
Elementary Story Time @ Mini Ilsley 9:00 am
Elementary Story Time @ Mini Ilsley @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Join Ms Tricia for an early morning snack and chapter-book story.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Early Coding @ Mini Ilsley 10:00 am
Early Coding @ Mini Ilsley @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Learn basic early coding skills with simple robots and LEGOS. For kids in grades K-3, with an adult.
Midd Summer Market 10:00 am
Midd Summer Market @ Triangle Park or College Park (check schedule)
Jul 19 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come downtown for live music, artisans, makers, growers, prepared foods and more. For details and location, check here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Story Hour in Brandon 10:30 am
Story Hour in Brandon @ Brandon Town Hall
Jul 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather for stories, snacks and dancing. Coffee provided for grownups!
Kids Cafe Free Movie 12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie @ The Marquis
Jul 19 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 19 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for kids of all ages run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Festival On The Green 7:00 pm
Festival On The Green @ Middlebury Town Green
Jul 19 @ 7:00 pm
Come downtown for the free family-friendly live music series. Find more details here.
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Summer Sounds: Windborne Community Sing 11:00 am
Summer Sounds: Windborne Community Sing @ Maloney Performing Arts Plaza @ Town Hall Theater
Jul 20 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Internationally acclaimed folk ensemble Windborne will lead a community sing, offering a special chance to come together in song ahead of their Otter Creek Music Festival debut performance in the main theater at 4pm. No rehearsals, no spotlight—just the uplifting power of shared voices in a shared space. Register here.
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Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Stay & Play at Lawrence Memorial Library 10:30 am
Stay & Play at Lawrence Memorial Library @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 21 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join the Library on Monday mornings for a play-based program for littles. The Library will provide structured play and prompts for exploration with friends and guardians. Come for the morning to socialize and have fun! No registration required.
Bristol Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Bristol Farmers Market @ Bristol Town Green
Jul 21 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vendors, live music and more.
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Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Salisbury Story & Playtime 10:30 am
Salisbury Story & Playtime @ Salisbury Free Public Library
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A few simple stories and songs, and then lots of time to get to know each other!  Drop in any time.  Open to any children and families from any town.  Aimed at kids 0-5.
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library 10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library @ New Haven Community Library
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us for stories and play time! We will read a few stories, sing a few songs, try a simple craft, and then have lots of time for children and families to play!
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 22 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 22 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
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Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley 9:30 am
Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley @ Mini-Ilsley Library
Jul 23 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers read, sing, dance and bounce with Ms. Tricia!
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 23 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Virtual Mama Group 9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
Jul 23 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 23 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 23 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market 1:30 pm
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market @ Triangle Park
Jul 23 @ 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Find farm fresh foods, hot ready-to-eat meals and beautifully crafted items made by local artists and artisans by the fountain on the green in the heart of downtown Middlebury. Middlebury’s Wednesday Farmer’s Market takes place weekly rain or shine (we hope for sun). The outdoor market starts June 4th and runs through October 29th.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
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Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 24 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Bristol Storytime 10:30 am
Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 24 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 24 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for kids of all ages run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Vergennes Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Vergennes Farmers Market @ Vergennes City Green
Jul 24 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This season you can look forward to not just a marketplace filled with healthy, local produce and unique handmade gifts, but also a vibrant social hub where you can unwind with live music and a welcoming beer tent.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 24 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
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Parent/Child Playgroup in Middlebury 9:00 am
Parent/Child Playgroup in Middlebury @ Memorial Baptist Church
Jul 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
A place for caregivers and children to gather together for play and community. Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Toys, art supplies, snacks. Sign-up is recommended, if possible, but drop-in is always OK.​ Sign-up HERE.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 25 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Bixby Storytime 10:30 am
Bixby Storytime @ Bixby Library
Jul 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play.
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Bristol 10:30 am
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Bristol @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 25 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Blooming Circle is a peer-to-peer support group open to mamas of all ages. Come connect with others, support each other, and talk about motherhood.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 25 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Lincoln Storytime 10:30 am
Lincoln Storytime @ Lincoln Library
Jul 25 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs.
Face Paint Fridays at Vermont Teddy Bear 1:30 pm
Face Paint Fridays at Vermont Teddy Bear @ Vermont Teddy Bear Company
Jul 25 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Come join us for a “Beary Fun” Friday afternoon full of color and creativity! Kids can pick from a variety of adorable face paint designs—think playful animals, magical fairies, bright rainbows, and more! Our cheerful face painter will be here to turn little faces into delightful works of art.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 25 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Friday Night Music @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard 6:00 pm
Friday Night Music @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard @ Lincoln Peak Vineyard
Jul 25 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Live music at the vineyard featuring local musicians and food trucks. Bring a blanket and a friend and celebrate the weekend with Vermont wines and Vermont vibes. More details here.
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GRLS Run Collective 8:00 am
GRLS Run Collective @ Triangle Park
Jul 26 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am
Make friends, build community, and stay consistent with this supportive women’s run club that meets weekly for fun and connection on the move. Brought to you by VT Moms Physical Therapy and Performance. This club meets weekly in Middlebury and ends with a 5k/10k race in September or October (date TBD). All running levels welcome. 
Elementary Story Time @ Mini Ilsley 9:00 am
Elementary Story Time @ Mini Ilsley @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 26 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Join Ms Tricia for an early morning snack and chapter-book story.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Early Coding @ Mini Ilsley 10:00 am
Early Coding @ Mini Ilsley @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Learn basic early coding skills with simple robots and LEGOS. For kids in grades K-3, with an adult.
Midd Summer Market 10:00 am
Midd Summer Market @ Triangle Park or College Park (check schedule)
Jul 26 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come downtown for live music, artisans, makers, growers, prepared foods and more. For details and location, check here.
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Bristol 10:30 am
Blooming Circle Mom Support Group in Bristol @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
The Blooming Circle is a peer-to-peer support group open to mamas of all ages. Come connect with others, support each other, and talk about motherhood.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Story Hour in Brandon 10:30 am
Story Hour in Brandon @ Brandon Town Hall
Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather for stories, snacks and dancing. Coffee provided for grownups!
Kids Cafe Free Movie 12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie @ The Marquis
Jul 26 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for kids of all ages run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Summer Sounds: Free Outdoor Music & Food Trucks 5:30 pm
Summer Sounds: Free Outdoor Music & Food Trucks @ Maloney Performing Arts Plaza @ Town Hall Theater
Jul 26 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Local favorites and internationally celebrated performers take the outdoor Tilly Stage in the theater’s new plaza. Food trucks and bar. All shows are free. Find the full schedule of performers here.
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Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 28 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Stay & Play at Lawrence Memorial Library 10:30 am
Stay & Play at Lawrence Memorial Library @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 28 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join the Library on Monday mornings for a play-based program for littles. The Library will provide structured play and prompts for exploration with friends and guardians. Come for the morning to socialize and have fun! No registration required.
Bristol Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Bristol Farmers Market @ Bristol Town Green
Jul 28 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Vendors, live music and more.
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Addison County Fair & Field Days
Addison County Fair & Field Days @ Addison County Fair & Field Days Grounds
Jul 29 all-day
Come enjoy the animal shows, food, events and rides at the big county fair.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Salisbury Story & Playtime 10:30 am
Salisbury Story & Playtime @ Salisbury Free Public Library
Jul 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
A few simple stories and songs, and then lots of time to get to know each other!  Drop in any time.  Open to any children and families from any town.  Aimed at kids 0-5.
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library 10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ New Haven Community Library @ New Haven Community Library
Jul 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Join us for stories and play time! We will read a few stories, sing a few songs, try a simple craft, and then have lots of time for children and families to play!
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 29 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
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Addison County Fair & Field Days
Addison County Fair & Field Days @ Addison County Fair & Field Days Grounds
Jul 30 all-day
Come enjoy the animal shows, food, events and rides at the big county fair.
Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley 9:30 am
Bounce & Play Storytime @ Mini-Ilsley @ Mini-Ilsley Library
Jul 30 @ 9:30 am – 10:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers read, sing, dance and bounce with Ms. Tricia!
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School 9:30 am
Summer Playgroup @ Quarry Hill School @ Quarry Hill School
Jul 30 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers gather at the Middlebury preschool for playtime and snacks.
Virtual Mama Group 9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group @ Zoom
Jul 30 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 30 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 30 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market 1:30 pm
Middlebury Downtown Farmers Market @ Triangle Park
Jul 30 @ 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Find farm fresh foods, hot ready-to-eat meals and beautifully crafted items made by local artists and artisans by the fountain on the green in the heart of downtown Middlebury. Middlebury’s Wednesday Farmer’s Market takes place weekly rain or shine (we hope for sun). The outdoor market starts June 4th and runs through October 29th.
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: Big Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 30 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for bigger kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Summer Scares Book Series 6:00 pm
Summer Scares Book Series @ Mini Ilsley
Jul 30 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Kids in 6th grade and up are invited to join Ilsley for a spooktacular summer while we read three titles sure to chill your bones. After reading, come discuss each book in the dark depths of Mini Ilsley with fellow horror fans–if you dare! Limited free copies of each title will be available at Mini[...]
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Addison County Fair & Field Days
Addison County Fair & Field Days @ Addison County Fair & Field Days Grounds
Jul 31 all-day
Come enjoy the animal shows, food, events and rides at the big county fair.
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace 10:00 am
Drop-In Activities @ HSM’s Makerspace @ Sheldon Museum
Jul 31 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Drop in to the HSM’s Makerspace for weekly rotating activities! Take on this week’s project or enjoy the other stations offered for creative fun! Find out this week’s project here.
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun 10:30 am
Brandon Summer Reading: Little Kid Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Special programs for little kids run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Bristol Storytime 10:30 am
Bristol Storytime @ Lawrence Memorial Library
Jul 31 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun 2:00 pm
Brandon Summer Reading: All Ages Fun @ Brandon Free Public Library
Jul 31 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Special programs for kids of all ages run every Tuesday through Saturday through July at the library. Find more details here.
Vergennes Farmers Market 3:00 pm
Vergennes Farmers Market @ Vergennes City Green
Jul 31 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
This season you can look forward to not just a marketplace filled with healthy, local produce and unique handmade gifts, but also a vibrant social hub where you can unwind with live music and a welcoming beer tent.
Teen Bookmobile 3:30 pm
Teen Bookmobile @ The Teen Center
Jul 31 @ 3:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Catch Kathryn and the Teen Bookmobile at the Teen Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-6 p.m.. At the Bookmobile, you can check out and return materials, sign up for a library card, get personalized reading recommendations and obtain help using Ilsley’s digital services on your mobile device.
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