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 a free event? Email us at [email protected].
Wednesday, June 3
Kitchen Gardens: Paint a Pot & Start a Vegetable Plant. 5- 6:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Free Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Learn how kitchen gardens helped Revolutionary War families survive and thrive-then plant your own vegetable and paint a pot to take home. Details here. RSVP to [email protected]
Summer Live Music: Albany Sound in Bristol. 6-8 p.m., Tillerman, 1868 Rt 116. Enjoy live music and tacos, creative cocktails and mocktails, snacks and paletas. You are welcome to bring your own blankets and chairs for the lawn. Free. For more info, click here.
Friday, June 5
Live Music from The Morning Dudes in Middlebury. 4-7 p.m., The Ralph Myhre Golf Course, 317 Golf Course Road (Patio at the Tavern on the Tee). A special Reunion Weekend show with acoustic duo The Morning Dudes. Songs from the repertoire of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, blending folk, blues, country, bluegrass and improvisational rock. Free.
Freshie Fridays Concert: Remember Baker in Bristol. 5-8 p.m., BCC Botanicals, 140 North Street. An evening of good food, live music, and joyful gathering around the greenhouses. Remember Baker plays a blend of bluegrass, old time, and New Orleans jazz. Click for more info.
Five Fridays Concert: Dwight + Nicole Band in Middlebury. 5:30-7 p.m., Town Hall Theater, Merchants Row, Maloney Plaza, 68 South Pleasant Street. Dwight Ritcher and Nicole Nelson bring a genre-defying sound rooted in blues, R&B, soul, roots rock, alternative and Americana. The series features local and internationally celebrated performers as part of Middlebury’s First Friday downtown festivities. Click here to learn more.
Friday Night Music in New Haven. 6-8 p.m., Lincoln Peak Vineyard, 142 River Road. Enjoy live music by The Grift and food from La Chapina. Bring a blanket and relax at the vineyard. Free entry.
Saturday, June 6
Book and Bake Sale in Salisbury. Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m., 647 West Salisbury Road. Check out the books, the furniture and fixtures and don’t forget to pick up some delicious baked goods.
Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis: Hercules. 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.
Crafternoon in Brandon. Saturday, June 6, 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.
Sunday, June 7
Dad Guild Playgroup in New Haven. Sunday, June 7, 10-11:30 a.m. Nest and Gather, 55 Deer View Lane. Drop in for a dad and kid playgroup hosted by Dad Guild! This free playgroup is a chance for dads to get together with their kids and build community. No registration needed, drop-ins welcome!
Ferrisburgh Taste of Summer in Ferrisburgh. Sunday, June 7, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 41 Middlebrook Rd. Enjoy food from El Gato Cantina and Aba’s Kitchen & Catering, sweet treats, more than 30 vendors and exhibitors, live music, local history exhibits and family-friendly activities at this annual community event. Meet local first responders, browse antiques and handmade goods, and take part in an old-time jam session. Proceeds support the Friends of the Union Meeting Hall and its year-round cultural programming. Click here for more information.
Saturday, June 13
Friends of the Bixby Library Book Sale in Vergennes. Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Bixby Library basement Otter Creek Room (accessible from the library’s back parking lot). Browse gently used fiction, non-fiction, children’s, YA, gardening, sci-fi/fantasy, Vermont books and more. All funds from the book sale will support the free services and programs offered by the Bixby Library.
Cat Cafe at Bixby in Vergennes. Saturday, June 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Bixby Library. Join us for a Cat Cafe with Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society. Meet and play with sweet, adoptable cats while enjoying light refreshments. This event has limited capacity — email [email protected] to reserve a 20-minute spot.
Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis: Toy Story. 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.
Saturday, June 20
Let’s Go Birding with MALT and Otter Creek Audubon in Middlebury. Saturday, June 20, 9-11 a.m., Wright Park, Seymour Street Extension. Join MALT and Otter Creek Audubon to identify birds by sight and song on a guided morning bird walk. Suitable for beginners and experienced birders alike. Family-friendly event with light snacks and a hands-on activities table.
Bridport Day in Bridport. Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., 82 Crown Point Road. Celebrate Bridport at the annual festival with activities, music, vendors and more.
Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: Tangled. 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.
Thursday, June 25
Teddy Bear Picnic in Bristol. Thursday, June 25, 12-1 p.m., Town Green. Please bring your favorite bear and join us on the Town Green for stories, songs and fun. Teddy Bear stories will be read by Ted’s best friend, Ali. Twenty lunches will be provided for children. Rain location is at Howden Hall. Free to the public.
Saturday, June 27
New Haven Neighbors Music & Family Event in New Haven. Saturday, June 27, New Haven Town Green. A family-friendly music and community event will take place during the Fireman’s BBQ dinner, featuring entertainment and activities for all ages. Save the date; more details to be announced.
Kids Cafe at the Middlebury Marquis in Middlebury: Minions. 12:30 p.m. 65 Main St., Middlebury. A weekly free kids movie in the cafe space.
Monday, June 29
Birds Are Dinosaurs: VINS Live Animal Presentation in New Haven. Monday, June 29, 5 p.m., New Haven Town Hall, 78 North St. What did 65 million years of evolution turn the dinosaurs into? Birds! Celebrating “Unearth a Story” at your local library, this live presentation introduces audiences to birds of prey and explores their dinosaur ancestry. Learn how modern birds became masters of the air and discover the immense timescale over which these dinosaur descendants adapted. The 45-minute program features three live animals — one turtle and two birds — and is designed for families and children of all ages.