Events Calendar

Our calendar is under construction!

We’re working on rolling out a new-and-improved MiniBury calendar. In the meantime, here’s a running list of Addison County kid and family events for early 2026.

Questions? Want to submit an event? Email us at [email protected].

        TUESDAY, JANUARY 27

  • Story & Playtime in Salisbury. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Salisbury Free Public Library, basement of the Salisbury Meeting House, 853 Maple Street, Salisbury. 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 in New Haven. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North Street, New Haven. Read a few stories, sing a few songs, try a simple craft and play with other children and families.Contact: Ruth Shattuck Bernstein; 802-453-4015; [email protected].


    WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

  • Parent Child Center Playgroup in Bristol. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 9:30-11 a.m., Howden Hall, 18 West Street. Hosted by the Addison County Parent Child Center, bring your little ones to Howden Hall for play and socializing. Contact: Cynthia Clarke; [email protected]; addisoncountypcc.org.
  • Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road, Middlebury. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.
  • Toddler Time at Brandon Free Library. Wednesday, Jan. 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Unstructured play time for kids up to age 3.
  • Toddler storytime in Monkton. Wednesdays, 10–10:30 a.m., Russell Memorial Library. Weekly Storytime with Julie introducing toddlers to reading through stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Free and open to all. More info at 802-435-447.


    THURSDAY, JANUARY 29

  • Playgroup in Vergennes. Thursday, Jan. 29, 9:30-11 a.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 South Water Street. Little ones and their caregivers play together at this weekly playgroup organized by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. Contact: Cynthia Clarke; 802-209-9011; [email protected].
  • Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Thursday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.
  • Storytime at Brandon Free Library. Thursday, Jan. 29, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Enjoy storytime at the library.
  • Mamas Craft Corner in Bristol. Thursday, Jan. 29, 6–7:30 p.m., Location TBD. Craft night and community gathering for mothers. Free. More info at instagram.com/thebloomingcircle.802.


    FRIDAY,     JANUARY 30

  • Bixby Storytime in Vergennes. Friday, Jan. 30, 10:30-11 a.m., Bixby Library @ 258 Main Street, Vergennes. Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play. More info at bixbylibrary.org.
  • Storytime in Lincoln. Friday, Jan. 30, 10:30-10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library, 222 West River Road, Lincoln. Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs. Contact: 802-453-2665; [email protected]; lincolnlibraryvt.com.
  • Postpartum Circle in Bristol. RESCHEDULED FROM 1/23. Friday, Jan. 23, 10:30 a.m.–noon, Federated Church, 37 North St. A supportive postpartum gathering for new parents hosted by The Blooming Circle. Free. More info at instagram.com/thebloomingcircle.802.

    SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
  • Evergreen Preschool enrollment open house in Vergennes. Saturday, Jan. 31, 9–11 a.m., Evergreen Preschool, 30 South Water St. Drop-in enrollment open house for families interested in Evergreen Preschool. Meet staff, tour the play space, and learn about the play-based preschool program and Act 166 funding partnerships with local school districts. More info at evergreenpreschoolvt.com or 802-877-6702.
  • Postpartum Care Swap in Bristol. Saturday, Jan. 31, 11 a.m., Bristol Federated Church, 37 North St. Community swap hosted by The Blooming Circle, a postpartum mom support group in Addison County. Families are invited to donate, swap or take postpartum and baby items, including recovery essentials, breastfeeding and pumping supplies, maternity and postpartum clothing and bottles. All items must be clean, safe and in good condition. No broken or expired items, cribs, or car seats. Free. More info at 802-373-2989 or [email protected].
  • Story Time in Brandon. Saturday, Jan. 31, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,Brandon Free Library, 4  Franklin St. Enjoy story time at the Brandon Free Library. For more information email [email protected] or visit brandonpubliclibrary.org.
  • Kids Cafe Free Movie in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 31, 12:30-2 p.m., The Marquis, 65 Main Street. Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe. Contact: 802-388-4841; middleburymarquis.com.
  • Patch cuts for wildlife and forest resiliency in Leicester. Saturday, Jan. 31, noon, Foxglove Farm, 777 Delorm Rd. Join Addison County Forester and VT Coverts Cooperator Mark Raishart for a guided walk through his family’s working forest and bird-friendly sugarbush to explore patch cuts used to create wildlife habitat, diversify forests and enhance resiliency. Walk covers about a half mile on uneven and wet terrain and ends at the sugarhouse with warm drinks and snacks. Families welcome. To register, email [email protected].


    SUNDAY, FEB. 1
    Community skating benefit for the Perrine family in Middlebury. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2-5 p.m., Memorial Sports Center, Buttolph Drive. Community ice skating event in support of Pieter Perrine and family. Ice skating will be followed by an ice cream sundae bar featuring Ben & Jerry’s. Skate rentals available. 50/50 raffle. Open to the public. Green Peppers will offer a dinner special with a portion of proceeds donated to the Perrine family. Admission by donation. 

    TUESDAY, FEB. 3

  • Story & Playtime in Salisbury. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Salisbury Free Public Library, basement of the Salisbury Meeting House, 853 Maple Street, Salisbury. 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 in New Haven. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m., New Haven Community Library, 78 North Street, New Haven. Read a few stories, sing a few songs, try a simple craft and play with other children and families.Contact: Ruth Shattuck Bernstein; 802-453-4015; [email protected].

    WEDNESDAY, FEB. 4

  • Parent Child Center Playgroup in Bristol. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 9:30-11 a.m., Howden Hall, 18 West Street. Hosted by the Addison County Parent Child Center, bring your little ones to Howden Hall for play and socializing. Contact: Cynthia Clarke; [email protected]; addisoncountypcc.org.

  • Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road, Middlebury. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.

  • Toddler Time at Brandon Free Library. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Unstructured play time for kids up to age 3.

  • Toddler storytime in Monkton. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 10-10:30 a.m., Russell Memorial Library. Weekly Storytime with Julie introducing toddlers to reading through stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and play. Free and open to all. More info at 802-435-447.

  • Experiment with blubber in Vergennes. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 4 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St. Have you ever wondered how polar bears or seals survive in such cold climates? Come find out the answer and see how it feels yourself!

    THURSDAY, FEB. 5

  • Playgroup in Vergennes. Thursday, Feb. 5, 9:30-11 a.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 South Water Street. Little ones and their caregivers play together at this weekly playgroup organized by the Addison County Parent/Child Center. Contact: Cynthia Clarke; 802-209-9011; [email protected].

  • Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Thursday, Feb. 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, Creek Road. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other ride-on toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.

  • Storytime at Brandon Free Library. Thursday, Feb. 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Enjoy storytime at the library.

    FRIDAY, FEB. 6

  • Bixby Storytime in Vergennes. Friday, Jan. 30, 10:30-11 a.m., Bixby Library @ 258 Main Street, Vergennes. Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play. More info at bixbylibrary.org.

  • Storytime in Lincoln. Friday, Jan. 30, 10:30-10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library, 222 West River Road, Lincoln. Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs. Contact: 802-453-2665; [email protected]; lincolnlibraryvt.com.

  • Taco dinner benefit in Lincoln. Friday, Feb. 6, 5-6:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd. Taco dinner to benefit Lincoln Sports. Part of the Hill Country Holiday weekend. Admission by donation. More info at lincolnsports.org.

  • Contra dancing in Lincoln. Friday, Feb. 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd. Community contra dance following the taco dinner. Part of the Hill Country Holiday weekend. All ages welcome. Admission by donation. More info at lincolnsports.org.

    SATURDAY, FEB. 7

  • Storytime at Brandon Free Library. Saturday, Feb. 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St. Enjoy storytime at the library.
  • Snowshoe Safari: Winter tracking with Vermont Fish and Wildlife in Goshen. Saturday, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m., Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center, 1288 Goshen-Ripton Rd. Join Middlebury Area Land Trust and Vermont Fish & Wildlife for a family-friendly winter tracking adventure on the Beaver Dam Loop, a roughly 1.7-mile trail with optional side treks. Participants will snowshoe or hike while learning to identify animal tracks and signs and uncover the stories wildlife leaves behind in the snow. Free. More info at maltvt.org.

  • Crafty Morning with Mirjam Brett in Salisbury. Saturday, Feb. 7, 10:30 a.m., basement of the Salisbury Meeting House, 853 Maple St. Upcycle your boxes, cans and tins into one-of-a-kind pieces in this maker workshop with artist Mirjam Brett. Easy and fun for beginners. Registration required. Bring your own soup cans, gift boxes, or other containers. Kids 10 and up welcome. Suggested donation $10.

  • Hill Country Holiday parade in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 7, 11 a.m., beginning at Burnham Hall (52 East River Road) and ending at the Lincoln Library (222 West River Road). Join Lincoln Cooperative Preschool students as they march from Burnham Hall to the library and perform at the store along the way. Parade theme: “Winter Sports.” More info at lincolnsports.org.

    Soup and sweets lunch in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 7, noon-1:30 p.m., Lincoln Library, 222 West River Rd. Soup and sweets lunch following the Hill Country Holiday parade. More info at lincolnsports.org.

  • Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 7, 1-3 p.m., Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St. A monthly crafting afternoon for all ages. Bring your own project or create something using library supplies. A different craft will be featured each month. Free.

    Spaghetti dinner in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 7, 5-6:30 p.m., Burnham Hall, downstairs, 52 East River Rd. Spaghetti dinner supporting the Lincoln Cooperative Preschool. Hill Country Holiday weekend. More info at lincolnsports.org.

    Variety show in Lincoln. Saturday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Burnham Hall, 52 East River Rd. Annual variety show featuring local talent. Hill Country Holiday weekend. Performers may sign up by emailing [email protected]. More info at lincolnsports.org.

    SUNDAY, FEB. 8

  • Jack jumping race in Lincoln. Sunday, Feb. 8, 12:45 p.m., Lincoln Sports sledding hill near the fire station (34 Gove Hill Road). Third annual jack jumping race following morning sledding and practice runs. Registration and waiver required by Thursday, Feb. 5. Hill Country Holiday weekend. Register at lincolnsports.org.

    SATURDAY, FEB. 14

  • Story Time in Brandon. Saturday, Feb. 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.,Brandon Free Library, 4  Franklin St. Enjoy story time at the Brandon Free Library. For more information email [email protected] or visit brandonpubliclibrary.org.

  • Kids Cafe Free Movie in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 14, 12:30-2 p.m., The Marquis, 65 Main Street. Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe. Contact: 802-388-4841; middleburymarquis.com

  • Willowell Boogie Benfit in Bristol. Saturday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m., Holley Hall, 1 South St. Dance the night away at the Willowell Foundation’s annual Boogie Benefit fundraiser. The family-friendly event features live music by the Almendros, a silent auction, food and a cash bar. Proceeds support Willowell’s scholarship funding, helping children access nature-based programming and education. $10 at the door, free for children 12 and under. More info at willowell.org.

    SATURDAY, FEB. 21

  • Winter Carnival Ice Show: MiddNight Magic in Middlebury. Saturday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Kenyon Arena, Middlebury College, 219 S. Main St. Annual Winter Carnival ice show featuring skaters from Middlebury College, the town of Middlebury, UVM and more. Open to the public. Free admission for children under three, all others require a $6 ticket. Tickets available at the Mahaney Arts Center Box Office and online at middlebury.edu.

    SUNDAY, MARCH 8

  • Introduction to maple sugaring in Leicester. Sunday, March 8, 1-3 p.m., Foxglove Farm, 777 Delorm Rd. Learn how maple syrup is made at this hands-on workshop from MALT, country forester Mark Raishart and Vermont Woodlands Association representative Catherine Raishart. Participants will learn to identify maple trees, set taps, collect sap and understand the basics of syrup making. Twenty free sugaring starter kits will be available, one per family while supplies last, thanks to Bread Loaf View Farm. Free. More info at maltvt.org. 
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