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.

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JULY

Thursday, July 9

Bird Banding in Weybridge. Thursday, July 9, 8:00–10:00 a.m. Hurd Grassland, 91 Meadow Lane, Weybridge. Join MALT and Audubon Vermont biologist Mark LaBarr for a morning of bird banding. Otter Creek Audubon Society volunteers will lead family- and youth-friendly activities. Drop in anytime; birds are most active early. Free. For more info visit maltvt.org.

Storytime & Legos in Brandon. Thursday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Stories and playtime for kids. Legos are provided, but will stay here after the activity.

Free Veggies at the New Haven Library. Thursday, July 9, 1-6:30 p.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Pick up free fresh vegetables and connect with local social service agencies offering information and resources. Free.

Friday, July 10

Story Time at Lincoln Library. Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library. Enjoy stories, songs, and fun at this weekly story hour for infants through preschoolers. During the summer, older siblings are welcome to join the fun, making it a great activity for the whole family. Free.

Story Time at Orwell Free Library: Dino Hello. Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Join the library each week for stories, songs, movement, and a craft designed to encourage early literacy and a love of reading. Weather permitting, families should be prepared to read and play outside. Free.

Make a Playdough Earth in Brandon. Friday, July 10, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Kids can discover the various layers of the earth as they craft one out of playdough.

Artday Friday: Painting with Marble in Vergennes. Friday, July 10, 12:00–2:00 p.m. Bixby Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. A family-friendly art day every Friday at the library. Supplies provided. Free.

Saturday, July 11

Read to Doss Therapy Dog at Orwell Free Library. Saturday, July 11, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Practice reading aloud with Doss, the library’s friendly therapy dog. Perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who enjoys spending time with a furry friend. Free.

Dinoman in Vergennes. Saturday, July 11, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Dinosaur tracks lead right to the Bixby Library! Have no fear, Dinoman is here! With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era. How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? This program is fun and informative for all ages. Learn more.

Weybridge Town Potluck & Picnic in Weybridge. Saturday, July 11, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Weybridge Elementary School, Weybridge. The Weybridge Community Group will grill burgers and hot dogs and provide beverages and Louise Bowdish’s famous cupcakes. Please bring your own dishware and utensils and a side dish to share.

Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: The Lion King. Saturday, July 11, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space. 

Paint a Pot and Adopt a Library Plant (All ages welcome!) Saturday, July 11th from 2-3 p.m. or whenever the spider plant babies run out at Platt Memorial Library.

Sunday, July 12

Orwell Food & Farm Fest in Orwell. Sunday, July 12, 12-4 p.m. Celebrate local food, farms, and community at this family-friendly festival featuring live music by Sap Tappers (with Orwell favorite fiddler Freeman Corey), free ice cream while supplies last, yard games, local farmers and makers, crafts and activities for kids and adults, and plenty of opportunities to connect with neighbors. Free admission.

Monday, July 13

Metal Detecting with Phil Wagner (Ages 5 and up) Monday, July 13 from 9 a.m.-10 a.m. at the Platt Memorial Library in Shoreham!

Middlebury Festival on the Green Family Hour Performance: Magician Tom Verner. Monday, July 13, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Middlebury Town Green. Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment all week long! Tom Verner is the Founder of Magicians Without Borders. He has toured the world entertaining children wherever a little magic and laughter is desperately needed. Since 2002, Magicians Without Borders has traveled to over 40 countries using magic to entertain, educate, and empower, over one million of the most forgotten people in the world. Click here for full lineup and schedule.

Tuesday, July 14

New Haven Library Dirt Storytime. Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Dig into stories about the world beneath our feet. Free.

Rock Painting in Brandon. Tuesday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Kids decorate an adorable rock buddy to take home. Free.

Orwell Macros at Orwell Free Library. Tuesday, July 14, 4 p.m., Orwell Free Library. Discover the tiny aquatic creatures living in local waterways with librarian Heather. Search through stream muck for macroinvertebrates, then view your finds under a projecting microscope. Free.

Middlebury Festival on the Green Family Hour Performance: No Strings Marionettes. Tuesday, July 14, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Middlebury Town Green. Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment all week long! Puppeteers Dan Baginski and Barbara Paulson transform our stage into an intimate theater where a seamless blend of movement, music, and masterful manipulation will captivate young and old alike. These Vermont artisans lovingly hand craft the marionettes, props, and scenery, whether for an original tale or an adaptation of a classic. Click here for full lineup and schedule.

Wednesday, July 15

Owl Craft & Owl Pellet Dissection with Sue Wetmore in Brandon. Wednesday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Brandon Free Public Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Kids do an owl-themed craft and/or dissect an owl pellet with local birding expert Sue Wetmore. Free.

Middlebury Festival on the Green Family Hour Performance: Burlington Taiko. Wednesday, July 15, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Middlebury Town Green. Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment all week long! Taiko drumming is a marvel to hear, see and feel. Burlington Taiko has played hundreds of performances including at the 100th running of the Boston Marathon, and Burlington’s First Night. Taiko combines movement, rhythm, voice, and the efficient and graceful movement of chi, or “energy,” from player to drum. Click here for full lineup and schedule.

Strategies for Supporting Early Literacy at Home in Bristol. Wednesday, July 15, 5-6 p.m. The Peake House, 16 North St. Parents, caregivers, nannies or anyone supporting kids can join Stern Center Literacy Coach Elizabeth Keenan for a summer strategy session. Hands-on activities, conversation, and real-life examples. Bring your kid and learn together or come gather pro-tips to bring back home. This session will be focused on supporting children in Pre-K through 3rd grade (4-8 years old), but may be of interest to families with older or younger children as well. RSVP required.

New Haven Library Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop. Wednesday, July 15, 5:30-7 p.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Learn the basics of macramé while creating your own plant hanger to take home. Free.

Bristol Town Band Summer Concerts on the Park in Bristol. Wednesday, July 15, 7:00 p.m. Town Green, Bristol. The Bristol Town Band is back for its 156th year of weekly evening concerts. Each Wednesday from June 17 to Aug. 26 the Town Green will be filled with music and events. Bring a picnic and chair to enjoy the music with family and friends. We welcome new members. Call 802-281-2315 for more information about joining the band.

Thursday, July 16

Middlebury Festival on the Green Family Hour Performance: Robinson Crusoe & Zoé Liberté. Thursday, July 16, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Middlebury Town Green. Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment all week long! This lively storytelling show playfully reimagines—and twists—Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. The show takes audiences on a vibrant journey that celebrates freedom and calls for respect for all living beings. This show, presented in English with a touch of French, will delight young audiences (suggested for ages 5 and up) and adults alike. Click here for full lineup and schedule.

Summer Readers Storytime Thursday, July 16, at 1 p.m. Beat the heat for a summer storytelling and book giveaway event! The Platt Memorial Library is pleased to welcome storyteller Doug Wilhelm to the library. FREE BOOKS for every kid who attends this program, brought to us through a generous grant from the Children’s Literacy Foundation.

Free Veggies at the New Haven Library. Thursday, July 16, 1-6:30 p.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Pick up free fresh vegetables and connect with local social service agencies offering information and resources. Free.

Friday, July 17

Story Time at Lincoln Library. Friday, July 17, 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library. Enjoy stories, songs, and fun at this weekly story hour for infants through preschoolers. During the summer, older siblings are welcome to join the fun, making it a great activity for the whole family. Free.

Story Time at Orwell Free Library: T-Rex T-Party. Friday, July 17, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Join the library each week for stories, songs, movement, and a craft designed to encourage early literacy and a love of reading. Weather permitting, families should be prepared to read and play outside. Free.

Middlebury Festival on the Green Family Hour Performance: Circus Minimus. Friday, July 17, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., Middlebury Town Green. Enjoy free, family-friendly entertainment all week long! Circus Minimus is a place where ordinary people do extraordinary things! Founder Kevin O’Keefe discovered Circus Minimus when he found an empty suitcase outside of his NYC apartment and filled it with everything he needed for his One-Man Circus in a Suitcase. The wacky characters and antics make this fast-paced show a great deal of fun for both kids and adults! Click here for full lineup and schedule.

Saturday, July 18

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Shelburne Museum. Saturday, July 18, 8:30-10:00 a.m. Pizzagalli Center & Museum Grounds. Experience the Museum in a calm, gentle environment designed for visitors of all ages with varying social and sensory processing needs. Click to learn more.

Storytime and Artmaking at Shelburne Museum. Saturday, July 18, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education Classroom. Join us as we read a fun and whimsical selection of books about art, creativity, community, and wonder. Each storytime will conclude with an artmaking activity. Drop-in program. Free for members or with museum admission. Click to learn more.

Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: The Little Mermaid. Saturday, July 18, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space. 

Dad Bike Ride: Midd-Weybridge Gravel Loop. Saturday, July 18, 3:00–4:30 p.m. Frog Hollow Bikes, 74 Main St., Middlebury. Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers are invited to join us for a chill gravel bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 10.3 mile loop following the Trail Around Middlebury. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to [email protected]. Dan will send you the link.

Monday, July 20

Circle of Life Story Hour in Middlebury. Monday, July 20, 10:00–11:00 a.m. EastView at Middlebury, 100 EastView Terrace North, Middlebury. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers, homeschoolers, and their caregivers are invited to join EastView residents for a heartwarming morning of stories, songs, games, and new friendships. Children and seniors come together to share favorite books, sing along, and enjoy meaningful social connections. Feel free to bring a favorite book to read with the group! Free.

Tuesday, July 21

New Haven Library Paleontology Storytime. Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Discover the fascinating world of fossils and prehistoric creatures through stories and activities. Free.

DINOLYMPICS at Orwell Free Library. Tuesday, July 21, 4 p.m., Orwell Free Library. Compete in dinosaur-themed minute-to-win-it games during this family-friendly challenge. Race the clock and other teams for prehistoric fun. Free.

Wednesday, July 22

Family Artmaking at Shelburne Museum. Wednesday, July 22, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Pizzagalli Center for Art and Education Classroom. Young artists and their families are invited to create art inspired by special exhibitions at the Museum. Bring your imagination, and we’ll bring the supplies, guidance, and enthusiasm! Topic: Nature and Landscapes, Big River: Ogden Pleissner in Wyoming. Registration required. Free for members or with museum admission. Click to learn more.

Thursday, July 23

Free Veggies at the New Haven Library. Thursday, July 23, 1-6:30 p.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Pick up free fresh vegetables and connect with local social service agencies offering information and resources. Free.

The Brandon Carnival. July 23-26 at 5 p.m. At Estabrook Field in Brandon. Miller’s Amusements and the Brandon Area Toy Project bring you the most fun you’ll have all summer! Loads of rides, loads of entertainment and loads of FUN! Check out the entertainment, check out the partners and check out the local fun! See details here.

Friday, July 24

Story Time at Lincoln Library. Friday, July 24, 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library. Enjoy stories, songs, and fun at this weekly story hour for infants through preschoolers. During the summer, older siblings are welcome to join the fun, making it a great activity for the whole family. Free.

Story Time at Orwell Free Library: Soil Secrets with Miss Heather. Friday, July 24, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Join the library each week for stories, songs, movement, and a craft designed to encourage early literacy and a love of reading. Weather permitting, families should be prepared to read and play outside. Free.

Saturday, July 25

Read to Doss Therapy Dog at Orwell Free Library. Saturday, July 25, 10:30–11:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Read a favorite book to Doss, the library’s beloved therapy dog, in a relaxed, encouraging environment that helps build reading confidence. Free.

Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: Robin Hood. Saturday, July 25, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space. 

Dad Bike Ride: Creemee Cruiser in Middlebury. Saturday, July 25, 3:00–4:30 p.m. Frog Hollow Bikes, 74 Main St., Middlebury. Dads and masculine-identifying caregivers are invited to join us for an ambitious and delicious bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 23.6 mile loop that passes by five different creemee stands. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to [email protected]. Dan will send you the link.

Tuesday, July 28

New Haven Library Archaeology Storytime. Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Explore the past with archaeology-themed stories and hands-on fun for young children. Free.

Tie-Dye Party at Orwell Free Library. Tuesday, July 28, 4 p.m., Orwell Free Library. Learn basic tie-dye techniques and create your own colorful T-shirt to take home. Participants should bring something white to dye. Free.

Wednesday, July 29

New Haven Library Magic Show. Wednesday, July 29, 5:30 p.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Free.

Summer Live Music: Brett Hughes & the Honky Tonk Crowd in Bristol. Wednesday, July 29, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Route 116. Enjoy live music along with tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks, and paletas. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, or take advantage of the tables and chairs provided. Click to learn more.

Thursday, July 30

Free Veggies at the New Haven Library. Thursday, July 30, 1-6:30 p.m., New Haven Library, 78 North St., New Haven. Pick up free fresh vegetables and connect with local social service agencies offering information and resources. Free.

Friday, July 31

Story Time at Lincoln Library. Friday, July 31, 10:30 a.m., Lincoln Library. Enjoy stories, songs, and fun at this weekly story hour for infants through preschoolers. During the summer, older siblings are welcome to join the fun, making it a great activity for the whole family. Free.

Story Time at Orwell Free Library: Garden Time. Friday, July 31, 10:30 a.m., Orwell Free Library. Join the library each week for stories, songs, movement, and a craft designed to encourage early literacy and a love of reading. Weather permitting, families should be prepared to read and play outside. Free.

Artday in Vergennes. Friday, July 31, 12-2 p.m. Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Come to the Bixby Library for a different art project each Friday. Drop-ins welcome. This project will use air dry clay. All ages and skill levels welcome. Click to learn more. 

Friday Night Music in New Haven. Friday, July 31, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road. Enjoy live music by the Duncan Macleod Trio, food from Monti Verdi Salumi, and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free.

AUGUST

Saturday, August 1

Family Bike Ride: Pump Track & Playground Loop in Middlebury. Saturday, August 1, 9:00–10:30 a.m. Frog Hollow Bikes, 74 Main St., Middlebury. Join us for a family bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 1.9 mile loop that stops at the Middlebury Bike Pump Track and the playground at Mary Hogan Elementary School. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to [email protected]. Dan will send you the link.

Big Truck Day in Bristol. Saturday, August 1, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Mt. Abraham Union High School. Get up close with the heavy machinery, emergency vehicles, and commercial equipment that help keep our community running at Bristol Rescue Squad’s First Safety & Big Truck Day. Climb aboard fire engines, police cruisers, ambulances, dump trucks, construction equipment, and more while meeting local first responders. The event will be sensory-friendly from 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. with no horns, sirens, or emergency lights. Admission is $5 per person (children 12 months and under free) or a donation of your choosing. Parking access is off Liberty Street before the horse-riding ring.

Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: Lilo and Stitch. Saturday, August 1, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space. 

Tuesday, August 4

Addison County Fair & Field Days in New Haven. Tuesday, August 4-Saturday, August 8, 1790 Field Days Rd. Bringing together the very best of Vermont’s agricultural traditions. Five days of family fun, featuring livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, horse events, farm products and demonstrations, antique tractors, motorsports, carnival rides, live entertainment, and classic fair food. Weekday admission: $15; Saturday admission: $20; Kids ages 6-11: $5; Kids 5 and under: free. Season passes available. Click to learn more.

Wednesday, August 5

Music at the Riverbend: Otter Creek in Brandon. Wednesday, August 5, 6 p.m., Riverbend at Central Park. Burlington-based bluegrass band Otter Creek performs as part of Brandon’s weekly summer concert series. Rain location is Brandon Town Hall. Free. Click to learn more.

Summer Live Music: The Shady Trees in Bristol. Wednesday, August 5, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Route 116. Enjoy live music along with tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks, and paletas. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, or take advantage of the tables and chairs provided. Click to learn more.

Dad Guild: Online Support Group for Co-Parenting Dads. Wednesday, August 5, 8:45–10:00 p.m. Separation, divorce, or long-term co-parenting. Join Marlon for this support group. A place to connect digitally with others, share experiences, and strengthen the path forward for you and your family. Zoom Link. Password: 614565.

Friday, August 7

Artday in Bristol. Friday, August 7, 12-2 p.m. Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Come to the Bixby Library for a different art project each Friday. Drop-ins welcome. This project will be decorating a wooden door hanger. Click to learn more.

Friday Night Music in New Haven. Friday, August 7, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road. Enjoy live music by Blues Without Borders, food from Monti Verdi Salumi, and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free. Click to learn more.

Saturday, August 8

Monthly Wildlife Walk in Middlebury. Saturday, August 8, 7-9 a.m., Otter View Park. Join Otter Creek Audubon and the Middlebury Area Land Trust to help survey birds and other wildlife at Otter View Park and the Hurd Grassland. Meet at the parking area at the intersection of Weybridge Street and Pulp Mill Bridge Road. Birders of all ages and experience levels are welcome. For more information, call 802-388-6019.

Family Bike Ride with Addison County Bike Club. Saturday, August 8, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Location TBD. Join us for a family bike ride with the Addison County Bike Club! Location and route TBD. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be helping to lead this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to [email protected]. Dan will send you the link.

Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: The Rescuers Down Under. Saturday, August 8, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.

Kids Dig Mount Independence: A Simulated Archaeological Dig in Orwell. Saturday, August 8, 1 – 3:30 p.m., Mount Independence State Historic Site, 497 Mount Independence Rd. Where did the artifacts in our museum come from? Learn how archaeologists study a site. Each participant will take part in a simulated dig using archaeology tools to “find” artifacts soldiers would have used here in 1776. Children ages 6 to 12. Free with museum admission. Call 802-948-2000 to reserve a space. Click to learn more. 

Five Fridays Concert: Atom & the Orbits in Middlebury. Saturday, August 8, 5:30-7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Maloney Plaza, 68 South Pleasant Street. Led by Vermont musician Noah Hahn, Atom & the Orbits delivers danceable modern rock, roots rhythms, and high-energy Americana perfect for a summer evening. Food and beverages available for purchase. Free. Click to learn more.

Wednesday, August 12

Music at the Riverbend: Gold Dust Gypsies in Brandon. Wednesday, August 12, 6 p.m., Riverbend at Central Park. Enjoy a live Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks tribute performance by Gold Dust Gypsies. Rain location is Brandon Town Hall. Free. Click to learn more.

Summer Live Music: Sunday Morning in Bristol. Wednesday, August 12, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Route 116. Enjoy live music along with tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks, and paletas. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, or take advantage of the tables and chairs provided. Click to learn more.

Friday, August 14

Artday. Friday, August 14, 12-2 p.m. Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Come to the Bixby Library for a different art project each Friday. Drop-ins welcome. This project will be sketchbooks. Click to learn more.

Friday Night Music in New Haven. Friday, August 14, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road. Enjoy live music by Sweet Roots while relaxing with Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and enjoy the evening. Free. Click to learn more.

Saturday, August 15

Family Bike Ride: Lake Dunmore Loop in Salisbury. Saturday, August 15, 10:00–11:30 a.m. Branbury State Park, 3570 Lake Dunmore Road, Salisbury. Join us for a family bike ride! We will meet at Branbury State Park and ride this route, a 10.4 mile loop around Lake Dunmore. We may stop for creemees and will definitely play at the beach once the ride is over! Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to [email protected]. Dan will send you the link.

Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: Wreck-It Ralph. Saturday, August 15th 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space. 

Sunday, August 16

Wetland Walk in Middlebury. Sunday, August 16, 10 a.m.-noon, Wright Park. Join Vermont wetland ecologist Zapata Courage for a guided family-friendly walk exploring a beaver-influenced wetland ecosystem. Learn to identify common wetland plants and discover how floodplain wetlands support wildlife and protect communities. All ages welcome. Free.

Peet Farm Summer Concert Series: Brisson, Boss & Pelletier in Cornwall. Sunday, August 16, 5-7 p.m., Peet Farm Greenhouses. Bring a blanket, lawn chair, and picnic while enjoying an evening of live music as the sun sets over the hills. Free admission.

Wednesday, August 19

Music at the Riverbend: Deb Brisson & The Hay Burners in Brandon. Wednesday, August 19, 6 p.m., Riverbend at Central Park. Deb Brisson & The Hay Burners bring their rootsy, soulful, bluesy, rockin’ alt-country sound to Brandon’s summer concert series. Rain location is Brandon Town Hall. Free. Click to learn more.

Summer Live Music: Albany Sound in Bristol. Wednesday, August 19, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Route 116. Enjoy live music along with tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks, and paletas. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, or take advantage of the tables and chairs provided. Click to learn more.

Friday, August 21

Artday. Friday, August 21, 12-2 p.m. Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes.  Come to the Bixby Library for a different art project each Friday. Drop-ins welcome. This Friday’s project will be painting with vegetables. See what you can paint with broccoli, potatoes, celery and more! Click to learn more.

Friday Night Music in New Haven. Friday, August 21, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road. Enjoy live music by Hard Scrabble, food from Gene’s Chili Hut, and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free. Click to learn more.

Saturday, August 22

Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: Onward. Saturday, August 22, 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.

Family Bike Ride: Midd-Weybridge Castle Playground Loop. Saturday, August 22, 3:00–4:30 p.m. Frog Hollow Bikes, 74 Main St., Middlebury. Join us for a family bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 9.3 mile loop that stops at the castle-themed playground at Weybridge Elementary School. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to [email protected]. Dan will send you the link.

Wednesday, August 26

Music at the Riverbend: Gallison Hill Band in Brandon. Wednesday, August 26, 6 p.m., Riverbend at Central Park. Gallison Hill Band closes the season with a modern take on classic rock. Rain location is Brandon Town Hall. Free. Click to learn more.

Summer Live Music: Remember Baker in Bristol. Wednesday, August 26, 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Route 116. Enjoy live music along with tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks, and paletas. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs, or take advantage of the tables and chairs provided. Click to learn more.

Friday, August 28

Friday Night Music in New Haven. Friday, August 28, 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road. Enjoy live music by Electric Bear, food from Cravens, and Vermont wines. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free. Click to learn more.

Saturday, August 29

Ilsley Public Library Grand Opening in Middlebury. Saturday, August 29, 10 a.m., Ilsley Public Library, 75 Main St. Celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated and expanded Ilsley Public Library! More details about the day’s festivities will be announced soon.

Family Bike Ride: Morgan Horse Farm Loop. Saturday, August 29, 3:00–4:30 p.m. Frog Hollow Bikes, 74 Main St., Middlebury. Join us for a family bike ride! We will meet at Frog Hollow Bikes and ride this route, a 6.5 mile loop that stops at the UVM Morgan Horse Farm. Dad Fellow Nate Billings will be leading this ride. If you’d like to join the Addison County WhatsApp group to get in touch or learn more, send an email to [email protected]. Dan will send you the link.