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 in November, December and over the holidays. 

Please note that event schedules are subject to change without notice, especially around the holidays. We suggest contacting individual event organizers ahead of time to confirm event details.

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


TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16

  • Holiday Trains in Middlebury. Ongoing through Saturday, Jan. 3, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. The elaborate Lionel train layout at the Henry Sheldon Museum is an annual holiday tradition, delighting visitors of all ages. Trains run Wednesdays from 2-4:30 p.m., Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. More info at henrysheldonmuseum.org.

  • Henry Sheldon Museum Makerspace in Middlebury. Ongoing during museum hours, Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. Makerspace activities are available when the museum is open, with hands-on crafting, play for kids and ornament making throughout the holiday season. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Museum admission applies. More info at henrysheldonmuseum.org.

  • Story & Playtime in Salisbury. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Salisbury Free Public Library @ 918 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.

  • Kids’ gift crafts: button machine in Vergennes. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 3-4:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St, Vergennes. Design a one-of-a-kind button with fun designs, patterns or messages. Perfect to wear or give as a handmade gift. More info at bixbylibrary.org.
  • Pokemon Club in Brandon. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 3-5 p.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Weekly club for ages 6 and up. Free.
  • Magic the Gathering in Brandon. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Ages 13 and up. Free.

    WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17
  • Parent/Caregiver & Child PlayGroup in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec 17, 9-11 a.m., Memorial Baptist Church, 97 S. Pleasant St, Middlebury. Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. All abilities welcome. Snacks and treats, adaptive projects and play stations. Contact Stephanie Allen: [email protected].
  • Parent Child Center Playgroup in Bristol. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 9:30-11 a.m., Howden Hall, 18 West Street, Bristol. 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, Dec. 17, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Road, Middlebury. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.
  • Toddler Time at Brandon Free Library in Brandon VT. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library @ 4 Franklin St., Brandon VT. Unstructured play time for kids up to age 3.

    THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18
  • Circle of Life in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 18, 10 a.m., Eastview at Middlebury, 100 EastView Terrace. Bring your little ones to EastView to enjoy spend time with retirees. For more information, contact Amberly Selleck at [email protected].
    • Playgroup in Vergennes. Thursday, Dec. 18, 9:30-11 a.m., Vergennes Congregational Church, 30 South Water St., Vergennes. Little ones and their caregivers play together at this weekly playgroup organized by the Addison County Parent/Child Center.
    • Storytime in Brandon. Thursday, Dec. 18, 10:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Storytime at the library on Thursdays and Saturdays.
    • Blooming Circle Mama’s Craft Corner in Bristol. Thursday, Dec. 18, 6-7:30 p.m., Federated Church, 37 North St. Relax and craft with other moms. For more info contact Kelly Bessette at 802-373-2989; [email protected].
    • Tot Time Open Gym in Middlebury. Thursday, Dec. 18, 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 .


      FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19

      • Mary Hogan playgroup in Middlebury. Friday, Dec. 19, 8:30-10 a.m., Mary Hogan Elementary School @ 201 Mary Hogan Dr, Middlebury, VT 05753. Playgroup is open for all children ages birth-5 and their families on Fridays (following the ACSD school calendar). A light snack will be provided. Please email Deb at [email protected] for more information.
      • Storytime at Bixby Memorial Library. Friday, Dec. 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, Children’s Room, 258 Main St. Storytime is held every Friday morning in the Bixby’s Children’s Room. Enjoy stories, crafts, fun and community connection. Recommended for preschool-age children.
      • Storytime in Lincoln. Friday, Dec. 19, 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.


      SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20

      • Saturday Playgroup in Vergennes. Saturday, Dec. 20, 9:30-11 a.m., Vergennes Congregational Church @ 30 S. Water Street, Vergennes. Little ones (birth to 5) and their caregivers get together to play, make new friends, and build a supportive family community. Complimentary coffee will be served for adults; BYO snacks. Contact: Anna Rehm at [email protected].
      • Story Hour in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 20, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Town Hall @ 1 Conant Square, Brandon. Little ones and their caregivers gather for stories, snacks and dancing. Coffee provided for grownups! Contact: Eva; [email protected], brandonpubliclibrary.org.
      • Kids Cafe Free Movie in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 20, 12:30-2 p.m., The Marquis @ 65 Main Street, Middlebury. Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe. Contact: 802-388-4841; middleburymarquis.com/.
      • Make your own snow globes. Saturday, Dec. 20, 11 a.m.-noon, Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St., Vergennes. Create a snow globe and bring winter magic into your home using jars, glitter and tiny decorations. Limited space: RSVP by emailing [email protected]. More info at bixbylibrary.org.
      • Build a Solar Robot. Saturday, Dec. 20, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St., Shoreham. Kids ages 8 and up can build a solar-powered mini robot in honor of the winter solstice. Ms. Abby will lead the build. Limited to 11 participants, stop by the library or call 802-897-2647 to register.

      • Santa in Monkton. Saturday, Dec. 20, 1 p.m., Monkton Volunteer Fire Department, 3747 States Prison Hollow Rd. Meet Santa at the Monkton Volunteer Fire Department and share Christmas wishes. Cookies and refreshments available. Free. More info at [email protected].

      • Lumen: Bristol’s Celebration of Fire & Light in Bristol. Saturday, Dec. 20, 4-7 p.m., Bristol Town Green and Holley Hall, 1 South St. Free community celebration featuring a lantern-making workshop in Holley Hall at 4 p.m. and a fire-dancing performance by Cirque de Feugo on the Town Green at 6 p.m., plus fire pits and delicious food. Free.

      • Annual memory tree lighting in Leicester. Saturday, Dec. 20, 5 p.m., Leicester Meeting House, 19 School House Road. Join the Leicester Historical Society for its annual memory tree lighting on the Meeting House steps. To submit a name to include on the memory tree, email Diane Benware at [email protected] or mail to 1594 Old Jerusalem Rd., Salisbury, VT, 05769.

      • Reverse Parade in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m., 1386 Pearl St. A reverse parade where spectators drive by to enjoy the covered bridge illuminated with lights, festive decorations, elves awaiting Santa and Barn Opera well-wishers spreading holiday cheer.
        SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21

      • Annual Messiah Sing in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m., Congregational Church of Middlebury, 2 Main St. Joyful community sing-along of selections from Handel’s Messiah, led by Jeff Rehbach. All are welcome to join and sing favorite choruses or play in the orchestra. Suggested donation $5-10 adults, $10-$25 families. More info at [email protected], 802-382-7493.

      • Solstice in the Shire: The Shortest Day in Middlebury. Sunday, Dec. 21, 2 p.m., Town Hall Theater, 72-76 Merchants Row. Create edible ornaments, enjoy holiday treats and beverages and take part in an interactive performance of solstice stories celebrating the shortest day. Surprise performances by local actors and musicians. Free; donations accepted.

      • Welcoming the Light: A Winter Solstice Gathering in Ripton. Sunday, Dec. 21, 3:30-5:30 p.m., Spirit In Nature Path Sanctuary, Goshen Road. Follow the lantern-lit path to the Sacred Circle and gather with friends and neighbors around a fire. Enjoy tea, poetry, stories, music, song and shared reflections, and decorate a tree with edible ornaments for birds and animals. All ages and beliefs welcome. More info at spiritinnature.org.

      • Reverse Parade in Brandon. Sunday, Dec. 21, 6 p.m., 1386 Pearl St. See Dec. 20 listing.


      TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23
      Holiday week – please confirm schedule with individual event organizers

      • Story & Playtime in Salisbury. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 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.
      • Pokemon Club in Brandon. Tuesday, Dec. 23 3-5 p.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Weekly club for ages 6 and up. Free.
      • Magic the Gathering in Brandon. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 5-7 p.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Ages 13 and up. Free


      WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24

      Christmas Eve – please confirm schedule with individual event organizers

      • Parent/Caregiver & Child PlayGroup in Middlebury. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 9-11 a.m., Memorial Baptist Church, 97 S. Pleasant St. Downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. All abilities welcome. Snacks and treats, adaptive projects and play stations. Contact Stephanie Allen: [email protected].
      • Parent Child Center Playgroup in Bristol. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 9:30-11 a.m., Howden Hall, 18 West Street, Bristol. 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, Dec. 24, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., Middlebury Rec Center, 154 Creek Road, Middlebury. Burn through some energy at this unstructured playtime with tricycles, hula hoops and other toys in the town gym! This program is free thanks to generous support from Junebug.
      • Toddler Time in Brandon. Wednesday, Dec. 24, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library 4 Franklin St., Brandon VT. Unstructured play time for kids up to age 3.


      THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
      Christmas Day


      FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
      Please confirm holiday schedule with individual event organizers

      • Storytime at Bixby Memorial Library. Friday, Dec. 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Bixby Memorial Library, Children’s Room, 258 Main St. Storytime is held every Friday morning in the Bixby’s Children’s Room. Enjoy stories, crafts, fun and community connection. Recommended for preschool-age children.
      • Lincoln Storytime in Lincoln. Friday, Dec. 26, 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]; https://www.lincolnlibraryvt.com/.


      SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
      Holiday week – please confirm schedule with individual event organizers

      • Storytime in Brandon. Saturday, Dec. 27, 10:30 a.m., Brandon Free Library, 4 Franklin St., Brandon. Storytime at the library on Thursdays and Saturdays.
      • Reindeer LIVE at ECHO. Saturday, Dec. 27, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.. The reindeer are back! Come get an up-close look at these incredible reindeer from Vermont Reindeer Farm during this special event. Learn what makes reindeer well-suited for cold, snowy weather. Presentation times: 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm Free with admission or ECHO membership.
      • Kids Cafe Free Movie in Middlebury. Saturday, Dec. 27, 12:30-2 p.m., The Marquis,  65 Main Street, Middlebury. Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe. Contact: 802-388-4841, middleburymarquis.com.


      MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
      Holiday week – please confirm schedule with individual event organizers

      • Sled dogs LIVE at ECHO in Burlington. Monday, Dec. 29, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, 1 College St, Burlington. Get ready to welcome back the October Siberians Sled Dogs this winter season. Jump into the amazing world of these huskies and get up close and personal with them on the ECHO terrace. Presentation times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Free with Admission or ECHO Membership.
      • Roblox Hangout at Bixby Memorial Library. Monday, Dec. 29, 1–2:30 p.m., Bixby Memorial Library, 258 Main St, Vergennes. Join others at the Bixby to play Roblox games together. Computers will be available; participants are welcome to bring their own devices.

      • Family Game Night in Shoreham. Monday, Dec. 29, 5-7:30 p.m., Platt Memorial Library, 279 Main St. Bring the whole family to play from the library’s growing board game collection or bring your own games to play or share. Arrive by 5 p.m. for pizza. 

        SATURDAY, JAN. 3

      • Henry Sheldon Museum Community Day in Middlebury. Saturday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Henry Sheldon Museum, 1 Park St. See a hand-crank print demonstration and make your own museum-inspired print with local artist and printer John Vincent. Enjoy the final day of holiday trains and seasonal museum exhibitions. All ages are welcome.

         

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