Tuesday, November 12th
Milton PTA’s Family Game Night – Milton Elementary School, Milton, VT – 5:30-7:30pm – Bring your family and friends to school for a fun night out that’s all about playing games! The PTA will share it’s large collection of family friendly games for all ages in both the elementary and middle school cafeterias. There will be yard games, board games, cooperative or competitive games and more. Then grab a board and end the night with BINGO! Plus, there will be prizes and free food and don’t forget to stop by the book fair while you’re there. Email any questions or comments to the PTA at miltonpta@gmail.com.
Traditional Irish Music – Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, VT – 6:00-7:45pm – Are you new to playing traditional Irish music? Join us for an informal and welcoming session where we will play tunes together, review session etiquette, and share resources.
Saturday, November 16th
Shelburne Farmers Market Winter Market – Shelburne Town Hall, Shelburne, VT – 10:00am-2:00pm – The Shelburne Farmers Market Winter Market features local farmers, delicious food, fine artisans and excellent music. Saturday, 10am – 2pm, November 16, 2024 – March 15, 2025.
Trivia Night in Fairfax – 12 Buck Hollow Road, Fairfax, VT – 6:00-7:30pm – We’re back! This Fall, Fairfax Trivia Night will take place at the Town Officesmain conference room. Saturdays monthly from September through December. These potluck, donation-based events will test your wits and have you laughing alongside friends. Registration is requested. https://forms.gle/1FVa74xCLznUWdpE6
Sunday, November 17th
Vermont Moms Outdoor Hikes – Vergennes, VT – 10:00am-2:00pm – Join Vermont Moms Outdoors for family hikes! Vermont Moms Outdoors was created to provide a space for moms to get outside, have fun, and make friends! Our hikes are family-friendly—just be mindful of the level of challenge, especially for little ones who aren’t being carried. Hikes are free, and no RSVP is required—just show up! This week is Snake Mountain Loop + Pond Summit. Call 802-851-7707 for any questions or info on the day of the hike. Vermont Moms Outdoors — VT Moms Physical Therapy and Performance
Wednesday, November 20th
Storytime Playgroup – Richmond Free Library, Richmond, VT – 10:00am-12:00pm – The good times kick off with stories and songs in the Library Community Room and then the toys come out for free play with friends old and new. Co-sponsored by the Library and the Lund Center. Kids from infant – five and their grown-ups are invited to join the fun on Wednesdays from 10 am – noon.
Baby Time – Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, VT – 10:30-11:00am – Babies and caretakers have fun with rhymes, activities and more! Meets the first and third Wednesdays of the month.
Thursday, November 21st
Dads, Kids & Pizza – Folino’s Pizza, Burlington, VT – 12:00-1:00pm – Join the Dad Guild for a famliy pizza night at Folino’s.
Winter Lights – Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT – 4:30-8:00pm – This holiday season immerse yourself in the magic of Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum. The whole family will delight in the spectacular and brilliant installations illuminating the Museum campus. Hundreds of thousands of colorful twinkling lights set the campus aglow. New installations for 2024 with singing groups and entertainment on select weekend evenings. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience. Visit shelburnemuseum.org and reserve your tickets now!
Winter Lights is happening on: November 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30; December 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3; January 1.
Matilda the Musical – Hunt Middle School Auditorium, Burlington, VT – 7:00pm – Enjoy a family friendly performance by the talented students of Burlington High School’s drama club. Based on the famous Roald Dahl book of the same name, Matilda the Musical tells the story of a little girl named Matilda, who loves reading and has a brilliant mind. Although Matilda’s family doesn’t appreciate her gifts, her enrollment at Crunchem Hall Primary School introduces her to the exceptionally kind Miss Honey, who immediately recognizes her potential. However, the school is run by a wicked headmistress, a former Olympian hammer-thrower named Agatha Trunchbull. Through her experiences with the Trunchbull, Miss Honey, and the other kids at Crunchem Hall, Matilda will learn to accept her unique gifts, and that “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.”
Friday, November 22nd
Winter Lights – Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT – 4:30-8:00pm – This holiday season immerse yourself in the magic of Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum. The whole family will delight in the spectacular and brilliant installations illuminating the Museum campus. Hundreds of thousands of colorful twinkling lights set the campus aglow. New installations for 2024 with singing groups and entertainment on select weekend evenings. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience. Visit shelburnemuseum.org and reserve your tickets now!
Winter Lights is happening on: November 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30; December 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3; January 1.
Matilda the Musical – Hunt Middle School Auditorium, Burlington, VT – 7:00pm – Enjoy a family friendly performance by the talented students of Burlington High School’s drama club. Based on the famous Roald Dahl book of the same name, Matilda the Musical tells the story of a little girl named Matilda, who loves reading and has a brilliant mind. Although Matilda’s family doesn’t appreciate her gifts, her enrollment at Crunchem Hall Primary School introduces her to the exceptionally kind Miss Honey, who immediately recognizes her potential. However, the school is run by a wicked headmistress, a former Olympian hammer-thrower named Agatha Trunchbull. Through her experiences with the Trunchbull, Miss Honey, and the other kids at Crunchem Hall, Matilda will learn to accept her unique gifts, and that “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.”
Saturday, November 23rd
SFX Annual Holiday Craft Fair – 5 Saint Peters Street, Winooski, VT – 9:00am-3:00pm – Please join us for the Annual Saint Francis Xavier School Holiday Craft & Vendor Fair featuring crafters, vendors, a raffle, a bake sale, and lunch sponsored by the 8th grade class. There’s sure to be something for everyone! For more information, including vendor participation, contact homeandschool@sfxvt.org or visit the website: www.sfxhomeandschool.org/craft-fair
Westford Turkey Trot – Westford Elementary School, Westford, VT – 10:00am-12:00pm – The Westford Turkey Trot is an annual road race on beautiful country dirt roads. This race dates back to the 90s and has historically raised money to support the children and families of Westford. All proceeds continue to benefit this cause. Your race fee will go towards supporting the Annual Westford Town Library Baby Tea, Scholarships, holiday baskets, and grocery gift cards for families in need. This year’s event will occur on Saturday, November 23rd at Westford Elementary School, 146 Brookside Road Westford, VT. Pre-register for this event by October 1st to receive a FREE Event Shirt! Race Day Registration and Packet Pickup in the Gym from 8:30-9:30am. The Tot Trot will begin at 9:45am in the driveway, where spectators and runners line the driveway to cheer on the tots. The 10K and 3K Races start will be at 10am. Racers will line up on Brookside Road, just beyond the school drive entrance. Post-race concessions will be available for purchase in the gym. After the last runner finishes, we’ll announce the race winners (around 11:45am), and award raffle prizes. All participants are entered into the raffle. Raffle prizes include handmade jewelry & winter hats, gift cards, maple syrup, crafts, and much more! This is a Westford Recreation Event and is fully fueled by the generosity of our community.
Winter Lights – Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT – 4:30-8:00pm – This holiday season immerse yourself in the magic of Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum. The whole family will delight in the spectacular and brilliant installations illuminating the Museum campus. Hundreds of thousands of colorful twinkling lights set the campus aglow. New installations for 2024 with singing groups and entertainment on select weekend evenings. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience. Visit shelburnemuseum.org and reserve your tickets now!
Winter Lights is happening on: November 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30; December 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3; January 1.
Matilda the Musical – Hunt Middle School Auditorium, Burlington, VT – 7:00pm – Enjoy a family friendly performance by the talented students of Burlington High School’s drama club. Based on the famous Roald Dahl book of the same name, Matilda the Musical tells the story of a little girl named Matilda, who loves reading and has a brilliant mind. Although Matilda’s family doesn’t appreciate her gifts, her enrollment at Crunchem Hall Primary School introduces her to the exceptionally kind Miss Honey, who immediately recognizes her potential. However, the school is run by a wicked headmistress, a former Olympian hammer-thrower named Agatha Trunchbull. Through her experiences with the Trunchbull, Miss Honey, and the other kids at Crunchem Hall, Matilda will learn to accept her unique gifts, and that “sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty.”
Sunday, November 24th
Winter Lights – Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT – 4:30-8:00pm – This holiday season immerse yourself in the magic of Winter Lights at Shelburne Museum. The whole family will delight in the spectacular and brilliant installations illuminating the Museum campus. Hundreds of thousands of colorful twinkling lights set the campus aglow. New installations for 2024 with singing groups and entertainment on select weekend evenings. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience. Visit shelburnemuseum.org and reserve your tickets now!
Winter Lights is happening on: November 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30; December 1, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 3; January 1.
Ongoing: The American Red Cross is always looking for blood donations—accepting donors at the Blood Donation Center at 32 North Prospect Street in Burlington 365 days a year, and conducting Blood Drives on both sides of Lake Champlain throughout the year. For more information, or to locate a blood drive in your community, visit RedCrossBlood.org.
