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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Mary Hogan Playgroup
8:30 am
Mary Hogan Playgroup
@ Mary Hogan Pre-K Classroom
Dec 1 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
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 call or email Deb for more information.
Bixby Storytime
10:30 am
Bixby Storytime
@ Bixby Library
Dec 1 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play.
Lincoln Storytime
10:30 am
Lincoln Storytime
@ Lincoln Library
Dec 1 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs.
Chess Club @ Ilsley
3:30 pm
Chess Club @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 1 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Join Mary Jane and Alexis in the Jessica Swift Community Room. Chess players of all ages are invited to bring a board and play chess. This program runs Fridays during the school year, but don’t [...]
Shabbat For Justice
4:30 pm
Shabbat For Justice
@ McCullough Center, Middlebury College
Dec 1 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Showing Up for Racial Justice and If Not Now invite you to join them in demanding a thriving future for all Israelis and Palestinians. Light candles and welcome Shabbos with prayers, candle lighting, and singing. [...]
Bristol Chocolate Walk
5:00 pm
Bristol Chocolate Walk
@ Downtown Bristol
Dec 1 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bristol’s Annual Chocolate Walk is back! Spend your afternoon and evening browsing stores, nibbling on a delicious chocolate treat (or two or three), and getting your holiday shopping on.
‘A Christmas Carol’
7:00 pm
‘A Christmas Carol’
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm
We all know and love Dickens’ famous story A Christmas Carol. MACo proudly presents our original adaptation, true to the novella, which deftly integrates Dickens’ witty, pointed, and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar [...]
Friday Night Community Swim
7:00 pm
Friday Night Community Swim
@ Mount Abraham Union High School
Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come swim at the Mount Abe indoor pool! Checks and cash will be accepted upon arrival.
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Very Merry Middlebury
9:00 am
Very Merry Middlebury
@ Downtown Middlebury
Dec 2 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus inside Town Hall Theater from 9-11 a.m.; take a horse and wagon ride through downtown (9-11 a.m.); get hot cocoa with all the fixins; visit the Sheldon Museum to see [...]
Vergennes Saturday Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Saturday Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
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.
Art on the Trail
10:00 am
Art on the Trail
@ Bristol Trail Network
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
As Artist-in-Residence on the Bristol Trail Network, artist and scientific illustrator Charon Henning is offering free monthly nature observation and art journaling classes on different sections of the Bristol Trail Network each month, from June [...]
Sheldon Museum Holiday Open House
10:00 am
Sheldon Museum Holiday Open House
@ Sheldon Museum
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission to the museum is free, and the model trains will be running all day. The annual holiday trees and wreaths raffle will be on view as well as other festive activities throughout the day.
Vergennes Holiday Stroll
10:00 am
Vergennes Holiday Stroll
@ Downtown Vergennes
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
A typical schedule of events throughout the Little City at this annual holiday event includes breakfast with Santa at Vergennes Union High School; photos with Santa and other activities at the Vergennes Opera House; music, [...]
Bixby Young Writers Club
10:30 am
Bixby Young Writers Club
@ Bixby Library
Dec 2 @ 10:30 am
The Young Writers Club is held the first Saturday of the month in the Bixby’s Vermont Room. We will work on fun and informal writing activities. This program is recommended for elementary school-aged children.
Homeward Bound Holiday Open House
11:00 am
Homeward Bound Holiday Open House
@ Homeward Bound
Dec 2 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
In addition to being an opportunity to bid farewell to the animal shelter’s fearless leader of 10+ years, Jess Danyow, you can partake in refreshments, visit shelter animals, browse stocking stuffers, and more. You’ll be [...]
Kids Cafe Free Movie
12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie
@ The Marquis
Dec 2 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
‘A Christmas Carol’
2:00 pm
‘A Christmas Carol’
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm
We all know and love Dickens’ famous story A Christmas Carol. MACo proudly presents our original adaptation, true to the novella, which deftly integrates Dickens’ witty, pointed, and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar [...]
Cookies & Craft With Mr. Claus
2:00 pm
Cookies & Craft With Mr. Claus
@ Platt Memorial Library
Dec 2 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
A quieter, simpler visit to Mr. Claus. Stop by anytime from 2-4 and write a list for Santa and drop it in the official mailbox, make a holiday craft, eat a cookie or a candy [...]
Vermont Children’s Museum P.A.L. Time
3:00 pm
Vermont Children’s Museum P.A.L. Time
Dec 2 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Join the Vermont Children’s Museum team for Play And Learn Time the first Saturday of each month. Check here for this month’s location and theme.
‘A Christmas Carol’
7:00 pm
‘A Christmas Carol’
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm
We all know and love Dickens’ famous story A Christmas Carol. MACo proudly presents our original adaptation, true to the novella, which deftly integrates Dickens’ witty, pointed, and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar [...]
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Masks On! @ ECHO
9:00 am
Masks On! @ ECHO
@ ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Dec 3 @ 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 [...]
Reindeer Live @ ECHO
11:30 am
Reindeer Live @ ECHO
@ ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Dec 3 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
The reindeer are back! Come get an up-close look at these incredible reindeer from Vermont Reindeer Farm during this special event. Learn more about them and what makes them so well-suited for cold, snowy weather! [...]
Santa @ Agway
1:00 pm
Santa @ Agway
@ Agway
Dec 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Bring your own phone or camera and take your picture with Santa. Children and pets are both welcome.
‘A Christmas Carol’
2:00 pm
‘A Christmas Carol’
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 3 @ 2:00 pm
We all know and love Dickens’ famous story A Christmas Carol. MACo proudly presents our original adaptation, true to the novella, which deftly integrates Dickens’ witty, pointed, and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar [...]
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Baby Playgroup @ Ilsley
10:00 am
Baby Playgroup @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library Community Room
Dec 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
New parents/caregivers connect with one another and learn about local resources to help them through their journey, while their little ones play. Hosted by Angela Scavo, MA Psychologist in Training & WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
Toddler Play & Read
10:30 am
Toddler Play & Read
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 4 @ 10:30 am
Littles ones and their caregivers come together for song, stories and movement in the children’s room at the library. No registration required.
MakerClub @ The Platt
2:45 pm
MakerClub @ The Platt
@ Platt Memorial Library
Dec 4 @ 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
MakerClub returns to the Platt on Mondays from 2:45-4pm, beginning September 11th through December 18th! Grades 1-5. What is MakerClub about? MakerClub is all about tools! We will learn foundational skills and use the Engineering [...]
Ilsley Afterschool Lego Club
3:30 pm
Ilsley Afterschool Lego Club
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 4 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Anne Hopkinson and a crew of college friends will guide kids in LEGO building fun.
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Sarah Partridge Storytime
9:30 am
Sarah Partridge Storytime
@ Sarah Partridge Library
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Books, songs, and fun with Miss Laura at the branch library in East Middlebury!
Vergennes Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Children 0-5 and caregivers can come play and be together- meet neighbors and new friends! When you get to the church, park in back, come through the back door, up the stairs and to the [...]
New Haven Storytime
10:30 am
New Haven Storytime
@ New Haven Community Library
Dec 5 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities at the library.
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury Library
10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury Library
@ Salisbury Free Public Library
Dec 5 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for a few simple stories and songs, then lots of time to play and get to know each other! Drop in anytime. Aimed at kids 0-5; other ages [...]
Youth Media Lab
3:30 pm
Youth Media Lab
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 5 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join Kurt Broderson, Ilsley’s Technology Coordinator and director of Middlebury Community Television, for introductory video and animation instruction for students in grades 4+. Participants will learn to use iPads and cameras to capture still photographs [...]
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Walk & Roll to School Day
7:30 am
Walk & Roll to School Day
@ Mary Hogan Elementary School
Dec 6 @ 7:30 am – 4:00 pm
Middlebury Safe Routes celebrates walking and biking to school on the first Wednesday of the month Sept-June.
Bounce & Read With Miss Tricia
9:00 am
Bounce & Read With Miss Tricia
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Littles ones ages birth to 5 enjoy stories, songs and activities with their caregivers and Children’s Librarian Tricia Allen.
Virtual Mama Group
9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group
@ Zoom
Dec 6 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Tot Time Open Gym
10:00 am
Tot Time Open Gym
@ Middlebury Rec Center
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Sew A Star Garland @ Ilsley
1:00 pm
Teen Movie Day @ Ilsley
1:00 pm
Teen Movie Day @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Spend your early release day afternoon watching the horror classic “Jaws” (rated PG) and chowing down on some yummy snacks.
Caring For Kids: An Introduction
3:30 pm
Caring For Kids: An Introduction
@ Hannaford Career Center
Dec 6 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Are you interested in working with children? Perhaps you’d like to work as a coach, babysitter, or camp counselor. Learn the skills you need to keep children safe and best practices for providing high-quality care! [...]
Board Game Night
5:00 pm
Board Game Night
@ Tinker & Smithy
Dec 6 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tinker and Smithy presents the return of Board Game Night! Come and grab a game from the store’s expansive library of games, or sit down with the group and learn what they are teaching that [...]
Bridge School Open House
5:30 pm
Bridge School Open House
@ Bridge School
Dec 6 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Are you interested in hearing more about Bridge School’s elementary program? Come see the Middlebury school and learn more at an open house for prospective families. RSVP to [email protected].
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Vergennes Parent/Child Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Parent/Child Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 7 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Come enjoy a weekly free playtime for preschoolers and parents, sponsored by the Addison County Parent/Child Center.
Tot Time Open Gym
10:00 am
Tot Time Open Gym
@ Middlebury Rec Center
Dec 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Bristol Storytime
10:30 am
Bristol Storytime
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 7 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
ASL Club
3:30 pm
ASL Club
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 7 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Practice your American Sign Language in a self-directed conversational group setting. Grades 6 and up. Beginners welcome.
SEPAC Listening Session
4:30 pm
SEPAC Listening Session
@ Middlebury Union High School Library
Dec 7 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Parents, caregivers, and students are invited to ask questions, voice concerns, and connect with one another and representatives from the SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Board. People can drop in at any point during [...]
Midd Night Stroll & Free Sheldon Holiday Trains
5:00 pm
Midd Night Stroll & Free Sheldon Holiday Trains
@ Downtown Middlebury
Dec 7 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown shops will be open late for holiday shopping and offering up samples, promotions and specials. The Sheldon Museum will also be open with free admission to see the holiday trains. And the fabulous illuminated [...]
‘A Christmas Carol’
7:00 pm
‘A Christmas Carol’
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 7 @ 7:00 pm
We all know and love Dickens’ famous story A Christmas Carol. MACo proudly presents our original adaptation, true to the novella, which deftly integrates Dickens’ witty, pointed, and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar [...]
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Mary Hogan Playgroup
8:30 am
Mary Hogan Playgroup
@ Mary Hogan Pre-K Classroom
Dec 8 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
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 call or email Deb for more information.
Bixby Storytime
10:30 am
Bixby Storytime
@ Bixby Library
Dec 8 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play.
Lincoln Storytime
10:30 am
Lincoln Storytime
@ Lincoln Library
Dec 8 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs.
Chess Club @ Ilsley
3:30 pm
Chess Club @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 8 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Join Mary Jane and Alexis in the Jessica Swift Community Room. Chess players of all ages are invited to bring a board and play chess. This program runs Fridays during the school year, but don’t [...]
Snowflake Stroll
5:00 pm
Snowflake Stroll
@ Downtown Bristol
Dec 8 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Stroll through your favorite shops while searching for secret snowflakes. It’s like a whimsical treasure hunt, where the snowflakes hold the key to winning Bristol Bucks, which can be used to explore more of what [...]
Salisbury Spaghetti & BINGO
5:30 pm
Salisbury Spaghetti & BINGO
@ Salisbury Community School
Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Come join Salisbury Community School for our first spaghetti dinner and BINGO Night to help support Salisbury Community School Student Activities, such as field trips, new supplies and equipment, and student enrichment programs. We will [...]
SD Ireland Holiday Truck & Candy Cane Hunt
5:30 pm
SD Ireland Holiday Truck & Candy Cane Hunt
@ Bristol Town Green
Dec 8 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Bundle up and help Santa find his lost Candy Canes! Santa will be arriving at the Town Green with his friends from SD Ireland at 6 p.m. Candy Cane Hunt at 5:30 p.m. Prizes will [...]
Ceasefire Shabbat — Chanukah Edition
6:00 pm
Ceasefire Shabbat — Chanukah Edition
@ McCullough Center, Middlebury College
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Showing Up for Racial Justice and If Not Now invite you to join them in demanding a thriving future for all Israelis and Palestinians. Light candles and welcome Shabbos with prayers, candle lighting, and singing. [...]
Teen & Parent Winter Craft Night
6:00 pm
Teen & Parent Winter Craft Night
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 8 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Teens in grades 6 and up are invited to bring a parent for a night of gingerbread house making, cookie decorating, D&D, Warcraft, miniatures and more.
‘A Christmas Carol’
7:00 pm
‘A Christmas Carol’
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm
We all know and love Dickens’ famous story A Christmas Carol. MACo proudly presents our original adaptation, true to the novella, which deftly integrates Dickens’ witty, pointed, and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar [...]
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Snow Bowl Opening Day
Snow Bowl Opening Day
@ Middlebury College Snow Bowl
Dec 9 all-day
Be among the first skiers and riders to ride up the mountain on the brand new Sheehan Quad! Live music starting at 2:30 p.m. by Jimmy Goodwin.
Storytime & Crafts in Bristol
9:30 am
Storytime & Crafts in Bristol
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 9 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
In addition to LML’s usual weekly story times, the Bristol library will also have a monthly Saturday story time and crafts with children’s librarian Alison through December. No registration required
Visit With Santa @ Maple Landmark
9:30 am
Visit With Santa @ Maple Landmark
@ Maple Landmark Woodcraft
Dec 9 @ 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Come on down to have a visit with Santa at Maple Landmark! Step 1: Sign up for a time slot here. Each ticket is for a group/family, not each child. Whether you have 1 kid [...]
Community Toy Swap in Lincoln
10:00 am
Community Toy Swap in Lincoln
@ Burnham Hall
Dec 9 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Save time and money, reduce your impact on the environment, and connect with members of your community by joining us at this one-day TOY SWAP in Lincoln! This event is open to everyone in the community, [...]
Spanish English Storytime
11:00 am
Spanish English Storytime
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 9 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Little ones (baby-pre-k) and their caregivers get together each second and fourth Saturday of the month for a bilingual storytime. Cuentos en Ingles Espanol!
Kids Cafe Free Movie
12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie
@ The Marquis
Dec 9 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
Poké Pop-Up Public Museum
1:00 pm
Poké Pop-Up Public Museum
@ Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury College
Dec 9 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
It’s back after a successful event in 2022! Come visit our Pokémon-inspired research center and museum! Middlebury students are creating an immersive community outreach and engagement experience for Vermonters of all ages who love learning [...]
Free Rhythm Kids Demo Class
1:30 pm
Free Rhythm Kids Demo Class
@ Middlebury Community Music Center
Dec 9 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Try out MCMC’s new Rhythm Kids class at this free demo. The Middlebury Community Music Center is delighted to now offer Rhythm Kids, a class for ages 4-8 developed by the internationally acclaimed Music Together [...]
‘A Christmas Carol’
2:00 pm
‘A Christmas Carol’
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 9 @ 2:00 pm
We all know and love Dickens’ famous story A Christmas Carol. MACo proudly presents our original adaptation, true to the novella, which deftly integrates Dickens’ witty, pointed, and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar [...]
Santa & A Bonfire In Salisbury
5:00 pm
Santa & A Bonfire In Salisbury
@ Veterans Memorial Park
Dec 9 @ 5:00 pm
Come and join us once again as we chat with friends (old and new) by the bonfire, welcome Santa as he arrives on a fire truck, drink hot cocoa, light the gigantic tree, and ride [...]
‘A Christmas Carol’
7:00 pm
‘A Christmas Carol’
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 9 @ 7:00 pm
We all know and love Dickens’ famous story A Christmas Carol. MACo proudly presents our original adaptation, true to the novella, which deftly integrates Dickens’ witty, pointed, and socially conscious narrative with the heartwarming and familiar [...]
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Community Toy Swap
9:00 am
Community Toy Swap
@ Ferrisburgh Town Hall
Dec 10 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Don’t go shopping, go swapping! Bring your clean, working, and gently used toys for ages 0-11 to the Ferrisburgh Town Hall on Saturday, and trade them for new-to-you items on Sunday. Donations occur on Saturday, [...]
Sensory Sunday @ ECHO
9:00 am
Sensory Sunday @ ECHO
@ ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Dec 10 @ 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 [...]
Holiday Crafts @ Middlebury Studio School
9:30 am
Holiday Crafts @ Middlebury Studio School
@ Middlebury Studio School
Dec 10 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Join Middlebury Studio School instructors for a morning of holiday themed crafts. Follow your creativity without making a mess at home. Free and open to everyone. Hot chocolate and other light refreshments provided.
Outdoor Live Nativity in Bristol
3:00 pm
Outdoor Live Nativity in Bristol
@ Bristol Town Green
Dec 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Members of several local churches will stage a live Nativity depicting the setting of the birth of Jesus Christ. Guided tours every 5-10 minutes through the living diorama featuring tableaux populated with animals — real [...]
Santa @ Brandon Firehouse
3:00 pm
Santa @ Brandon Firehouse
@ Brandon Fire Department
Dec 10 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Come get your photo taken with Santa at the firehouse. Donations go to the Dunmore Hose Company.
Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas
4:00 pm
Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas
@ Middlebury Chapel, Middlebury College
Dec 10 @ 4:00 pm
The festive annual program features choral music, congregational singing, and biblical texts of the season. When the opening strains of organ and choral music swell to fill Middlebury Chapel each December for the annual Lessons [...]
Annual Havurah Chanukah Party
4:30 pm
Annual Havurah Chanukah Party
@ Havurah House
Dec 10 @ 4:30 pm
Join us at Havurah House for our annual celebration of the Festival of Lights. There will be menorah lighting, cookie decorating, good food, klezmer music and more. Come help spread the light and connect with [...]
Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas
7:00 pm
Lessons and Carols for Advent and Christmas
@ Middlebury Chapel, Middlebury College
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm
The festive annual program features choral music, congregational singing, and biblical texts of the season. When the opening strains of organ and choral music swell to fill Middlebury Chapel each December for the annual Lessons [...]
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Baby Playgroup @ Ilsley
10:00 am
Baby Playgroup @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library Community Room
Dec 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
New parents/caregivers connect with one another and learn about local resources to help them through their journey, while their little ones play. Hosted by Angela Scavo, MA Psychologist in Training & WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
Toddler Play & Read
10:30 am
Toddler Play & Read
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 11 @ 10:30 am
Littles ones and their caregivers come together for song, stories and movement in the children’s room at the library. No registration required.
MakerClub @ The Platt
2:45 pm
MakerClub @ The Platt
@ Platt Memorial Library
Dec 11 @ 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
MakerClub returns to the Platt on Mondays from 2:45-4pm, beginning September 11th through December 18th! Grades 1-5. What is MakerClub about? MakerClub is all about tools! We will learn foundational skills and use the Engineering [...]
Ilsley Afterschool Lego Club
3:30 pm
Ilsley Afterschool Lego Club
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 11 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Anne Hopkinson and a crew of college friends will guide kids in LEGO building fun.
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Sarah Partridge Storytime
9:30 am
Sarah Partridge Storytime
@ Sarah Partridge Library
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
Books, songs, and fun with Miss Laura at the branch library in East Middlebury!
Vergennes Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 12 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Children 0-5 and caregivers can come play and be together- meet neighbors and new friends! When you get to the church, park in back, come through the back door, up the stairs and to the [...]
Special Train Storytime @ Sheldon
10:00 am
Special Train Storytime @ Sheldon
@ Sheldon Museum
Dec 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Head to the Sheldon Museum for a special Ilsley storytime paired with the holiday train exhibit.
New Haven Storytime
10:30 am
New Haven Storytime
@ New Haven Community Library
Dec 12 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities at the library.
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury Library
10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury Library
@ Salisbury Free Public Library
Dec 12 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for a few simple stories and songs, then lots of time to play and get to know each other! Drop in anytime. Aimed at kids 0-5; other ages [...]
Brass Band @ THT Groundbreaking
12:30 pm
Brass Band @ THT Groundbreaking
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 12 @ 12:30 pm
Celebrate the theater’s expansion project with a few local speakers, some silver shovels and a brass band!
Youth Media Lab
3:30 pm
Youth Media Lab
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 12 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join Kurt Broderson, Ilsley’s Technology Coordinator and director of Middlebury Community Television, for introductory video and animation instruction for students in grades 4+. Participants will learn to use iPads and cameras to capture still photographs [...]
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Bounce & Read With Miss Tricia
9:00 am
Bounce & Read With Miss Tricia
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Littles ones ages birth to 5 enjoy stories, songs and activities with their caregivers and Children’s Librarian Tricia Allen.
Virtual Mama Group
9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group
@ Zoom
Dec 13 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Tot Time Open Gym
10:00 am
Tot Time Open Gym
@ Middlebury Rec Center
Dec 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Caring For Kids: An Introduction
3:30 pm
Caring For Kids: An Introduction
@ Hannaford Career Center
Dec 13 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Are you interested in working with children? Perhaps you’d like to work as a coach, babysitter, or camp counselor. Learn the skills you need to keep children safe and best practices for providing high-quality care! [...]
Ilsley Teen Advisory Group
6:00 pm
Ilsley Teen Advisory Group
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Teen Advisory Group is now meeting on the second Wednesday evening of every month. We are currently accepting new members. TAG is open to all tweens and teens in 6th grade and above. Do you [...]
Meteor Shower Watch Party
7:00 pm
Meteor Shower Watch Party
@ Otter Creek Gorge
Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Join MALT at Otter Creek Gorge to watch the Geminids meteor shower. Fire pit and hot cocoa provided. The event is free but registration is appreciated. The Geminids are one of the biggest meteor showers with [...]
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Vergennes Parent/Child Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Parent/Child Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 14 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Come enjoy a weekly free playtime for preschoolers and parents, sponsored by the Addison County Parent/Child Center.
Tot Time Open Gym
10:00 am
Tot Time Open Gym
@ Middlebury Rec Center
Dec 14 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Bristol Storytime
10:30 am
Bristol Storytime
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 14 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
ASL Club
3:30 pm
ASL Club
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 14 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Practice your American Sign Language in a self-directed conversational group setting. Grades 6 and up. Beginners welcome.
Midd Night Stroll & Free Sheldon Holiday Trains
5:00 pm
Midd Night Stroll & Free Sheldon Holiday Trains
@ Downtown Middlebury
Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Downtown shops will be open late for holiday shopping and offering up samples, promotions and specials. The Sheldon Museum will also be open with free admission to see the holiday trains. And the fabulous illuminated [...]
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Mary Hogan Playgroup
8:30 am
Mary Hogan Playgroup
@ Mary Hogan Pre-K Classroom
Dec 15 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
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 call or email Deb for more information.
Bixby Storytime
10:30 am
Bixby Storytime
@ Bixby Library
Dec 15 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play.
Lincoln Storytime
10:30 am
Lincoln Storytime
@ Lincoln Library
Dec 15 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs.
Story Time With Santa In Bristol
12:00 pm
Story Time With Santa In Bristol
@ Holley Hall
Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
The jolly old elf will read Christmas stories to children young and old.
Chess Club @ Ilsley
3:30 pm
Chess Club @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 15 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Join Mary Jane and Alexis in the Jessica Swift Community Room. Chess players of all ages are invited to bring a board and play chess. This program runs Fridays during the school year, but don’t [...]
Bridport Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle
5:00 pm
Bridport Spaghetti Dinner & Basket Raffle
@ Bridport Central School
Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Come out to support the Bridport PTO, which is raising money to support a Taiko drumming experience for Bridport students.
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Make A Solstice Lantern @ Ilsley
Make A Solstice Lantern @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 16 all-day
Make a paper bag lantern to celebrate the winter solstice. Drop-in; materials provided.
Vergennes Saturday Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Saturday Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 16 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
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.
Kids Cafe Free Movie
12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie
@ The Marquis
Dec 16 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
Lumen Celebration of Fire & Light
4:00 pm
Lumen Celebration of Fire & Light
@ Bristol Town Green
Dec 16 @ 4:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Experience fire performers, a lantern party, and fire pits and food trucks on the Town Green.
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Holiday Trolley Rides
10:00 am
Holiday Trolley Rides
@ Downtown Bristol
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Join the Bristol Recreation Department, Pat Palmer and Santa himself for a free winter trolley ride around town. Rides start and end at the Holley Hall. Reservations are required and will open on December 11th [...]
Laser Cut Your Loved Ones
10:00 am
Laser Cut Your Loved Ones
@ Middlebury Makerspace
Dec 17 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come learn the absolute basics of awesome laser cutting technology at the Middlebury Makerspace. Bring a photograph of a beloved family member or pet and learn how to use Adobe Illustrator to etch and cut [...]
Middlebury Messiah Sing
2:00 pm
Middlebury Messiah Sing
@ Congregational Church of Middlebury
Dec 17 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
The annual “Messiah Sing” returns this year at the Middlebury Congregational Church. Come join us, singing many of the favorite choruses from Handel’s “Messiah” (including the Hallelujah chorus!). Singers from the Middlebury Community Chorus and [...]
Brandon Holiday Reverse Parade
5:00 pm
Brandon Holiday Reverse Parade
@ Downtown Brandon
Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
The floats (home and street displays) are stationary, and the people viewing the parade drive through. Drive along Park, High and Center Streets and see multiple Santas, elves, beautiful queens, gorgeous lights — all sorts [...]
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Baby Playgroup @ Ilsley
10:00 am
Baby Playgroup @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library Community Room
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
New parents/caregivers connect with one another and learn about local resources to help them through their journey, while their little ones play. Hosted by Angela Scavo, MA Psychologist in Training & WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
Toddler Play & Read
10:30 am
Toddler Play & Read
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 18 @ 10:30 am
Littles ones and their caregivers come together for song, stories and movement in the children’s room at the library. No registration required.
MakerClub @ The Platt
2:45 pm
MakerClub @ The Platt
@ Platt Memorial Library
Dec 18 @ 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm
MakerClub returns to the Platt on Mondays from 2:45-4pm, beginning September 11th through December 18th! Grades 1-5. What is MakerClub about? MakerClub is all about tools! We will learn foundational skills and use the Engineering [...]
Ilsley Afterschool Lego Club
3:30 pm
Ilsley Afterschool Lego Club
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 18 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Anne Hopkinson and a crew of college friends will guide kids in LEGO building fun.
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Vergennes Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 19 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Children 0-5 and caregivers can come play and be together- meet neighbors and new friends! When you get to the church, park in back, come through the back door, up the stairs and to the [...]
New Haven Storytime
10:30 am
New Haven Storytime
@ New Haven Community Library
Dec 19 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities at the library.
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury Library
10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury Library
@ Salisbury Free Public Library
Dec 19 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for a few simple stories and songs, then lots of time to play and get to know each other! Drop in anytime. Aimed at kids 0-5; other ages [...]
Youth Media Lab
3:30 pm
Youth Media Lab
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 19 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Join Kurt Broderson, Ilsley’s Technology Coordinator and director of Middlebury Community Television, for introductory video and animation instruction for students in grades 4+. Participants will learn to use iPads and cameras to capture still photographs [...]
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Virtual Mama Group
9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group
@ Zoom
Dec 20 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Tot Time Open Gym
10:00 am
Tot Time Open Gym
@ Middlebury Rec Center
Dec 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Caring For Kids: An Introduction
3:30 pm
Caring For Kids: An Introduction
@ Hannaford Career Center
Dec 20 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Are you interested in working with children? Perhaps you’d like to work as a coach, babysitter, or camp counselor. Learn the skills you need to keep children safe and best practices for providing high-quality care! [...]
Board Game Night
5:00 pm
Board Game Night
@ Tinker & Smithy
Dec 20 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Tinker and Smithy presents the return of Board Game Night! Come and grab a game from the store’s expansive library of games, or sit down with the group and learn what they are teaching that [...]
Game Night @ Lawrence Memorial Library
6:15 pm
Game Night @ Lawrence Memorial Library
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 20 @ 6:15 pm – 9:00 pm
Come to the library for games!
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Vergennes Parent/Child Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Parent/Child Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 21 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Come enjoy a weekly free playtime for preschoolers and parents, sponsored by the Addison County Parent/Child Center.
Tot Time Open Gym
10:00 am
Tot Time Open Gym
@ Middlebury Rec Center
Dec 21 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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.
Bristol Storytime
10:30 am
Bristol Storytime
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 21 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
ASL Club
3:30 pm
ASL Club
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Practice your American Sign Language in a self-directed conversational group setting. Grades 6 and up. Beginners welcome.
Winter Solstice Pageant
4:00 pm
Winter Solstice Pageant
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 21 @ 4:00 pm
Flowing from the Town Hall Theater grounds to the Middlebury Town Green, performers invite spectators to bring their own lanterns and noise makers to add to the light and merrymaking!
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Mary Hogan Playgroup
8:30 am
Mary Hogan Playgroup
@ Mary Hogan Pre-K Classroom
Dec 22 @ 8:30 am – 10:00 am
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 call or email Deb for more information.
Bixby Storytime
10:30 am
Bixby Storytime
@ Bixby Library
Dec 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play.
Lincoln Storytime
10:30 am
Lincoln Storytime
@ Lincoln Library
Dec 22 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs.
Chess Club @ Ilsley
3:30 pm
Chess Club @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 22 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Join Mary Jane and Alexis in the Jessica Swift Community Room. Chess players of all ages are invited to bring a board and play chess. This program runs Fridays during the school year, but don’t [...]
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Saturday Morning Cartoons @ The Marquis
9:30 am
Saturday Morning Cartoons @ The Marquis
@ Middlebury Marquis Theatre
Dec 23 @ 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Come for classic cartoons, stay for the cereal bar, breakfast burritos, mimosas and bloody marys.
Spanish English Storytime
11:00 am
Spanish English Storytime
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 23 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Little ones (baby-pre-k) and their caregivers get together each second and fourth Saturday of the month for a bilingual storytime. Cuentos en Ingles Espanol!
Kids Cafe Free Movie
12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie
@ The Marquis
Dec 23 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
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Baby Playgroup @ Ilsley
10:00 am
Baby Playgroup @ Ilsley
@ Ilsley Library Community Room
Dec 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
New parents/caregivers connect with one another and learn about local resources to help them through their journey, while their little ones play. Hosted by Angela Scavo, MA Psychologist in Training & WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
Toddler Play & Read
10:30 am
Toddler Play & Read
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 25 @ 10:30 am
Littles ones and their caregivers come together for song, stories and movement in the children’s room at the library. No registration required.
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Vergennes Playgroup
9:30 am
Vergennes Playgroup
@ Vergennes Congregational Church
Dec 26 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Children 0-5 and caregivers can come play and be together- meet neighbors and new friends! When you get to the church, park in back, come through the back door, up the stairs and to the [...]
New Haven Storytime
10:30 am
New Haven Storytime
@ New Haven Community Library
Dec 26 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers enjoy stories, songs and activities at the library.
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury Library
10:30 am
Stories & Playtime @ Salisbury Library
@ Salisbury Free Public Library
Dec 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for a few simple stories and songs, then lots of time to play and get to know each other! Drop in anytime. Aimed at kids 0-5; other ages [...]
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Community Vacation Swim
8:15 am
Community Vacation Swim
@ Mount Abraham Union High School
Dec 27 @ 8:15 am – 11:45 am
Come swim at the Mount Abe indoor pool! To sign up for a session you will need to call the office (802) 453 5885 the week before. Checks and cash will be accepted upon arrival.
Virtual Mama Group
9:30 am
Virtual Mama Group
@ Zoom
Dec 27 @ 9:30 am
Meet other mamas in this virtual gathering led by Middlebury mom Angela Scavo. Email Angela for the meeting link.
Sled Dogs Live @ ECHO
10:00 am
Sled Dogs Live @ ECHO
@ ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Dec 27 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Visit with the October Siberians Sled Dogs as we celebrate the start of winter! Learn about this incredible team of huskies before meeting them up-close on the terrace. Presentation times: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1 [...]
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Community Vacation Swim
8:15 am
Community Vacation Swim
@ Mount Abraham Union High School
Dec 28 @ 8:15 am – 11:45 am
Come swim at the Mount Abe indoor pool! To sign up for a session you will need to call the office (802) 453 5885 the week before. Checks and cash will be accepted upon arrival.
Bristol Storytime
10:30 am
Bristol Storytime
@ Lawrence Memorial Library
Dec 28 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers head to the library for stories, songs, and activities.
ASL Club
3:30 pm
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Community Vacation Swim
8:15 am
Community Vacation Swim
@ Mount Abraham Union High School
Dec 29 @ 8:15 am – 11:45 am
Come swim at the Mount Abe indoor pool! To sign up for a session you will need to call the office (802) 453 5885 the week before. Checks and cash will be accepted upon arrival.
Bixby Storytime
10:30 am
Bixby Storytime
@ Bixby Library
Dec 29 @ 10:30 am – 11:00 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories, songs and play.
Lincoln Storytime
10:30 am
Lincoln Storytime
@ Lincoln Library
Dec 29 @ 10:30 am
Little ones and their caregivers get together for stories and songs.
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Reindeer Live @ ECHO
11:30 am
Reindeer Live @ ECHO
@ ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
Dec 30 @ 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
The reindeer are back! Come get an up-close look at these incredible reindeer from Vermont Reindeer Farm during this special event. Learn more about them and what makes them so well-suited for cold, snowy weather! [...]
Kids Cafe Free Movie
12:30 pm
Kids Cafe Free Movie
@ The Marquis
Dec 30 @ 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Catch a kids’ movie for free in the Marquis cafe.
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Noon Year’s Eve Party
10:30 am
Noon Year’s Eve Party
@ Ilsley Library
Dec 31 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Decorate party hats, make noise-makers, eat snacks, participate in a group coloring project, listen to a story, and count down to noon with a balloon drop!
New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Free Skating
6:30 pm
New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Free Skating
@ Memorial Sports Center
Dec 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Thanks to the generous support from American Legion Post 27, the Middlebury Rec Department is offering New Year’s Eve fireworks and ice skating again this year. Fireworks will begin at approximately 6:30 pm at the [...]
Ring in the New Year with Mihali
7:00 pm
Ring in the New Year with Mihali
@ Town Hall Theater
Dec 31 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Town Hall Theater invites audiences of all ages to ring in the New Year with Mihali. The Vermont-based solo singer, songwriter, guitarist, artist, and Twiddle co-founder follows reggae’s evolutionary ebb and flow. Exuding a balanced [...]
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