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Colchester Sun
Here are six things to do in the Essex area in the new year
Submit your event to this calendar by emailing details to jmacbride@orourkemediagroup.com. Details: Ring in the New Year with two of Vermont’s favorite bands! Chris & Erica kicks it off at 5:30 p.m. and plays until 8:30 p.m.. 90 Proof hits the stage at 9 p.m. Also, there will be a Midnight Champagne Toast.
suncommunitynews.com
At Schuyler Falls Holiday Fest: Santa comes to town
Santa and Mrs. Claus made an early Christmas stop at the Schuyler Falls Town Hall with gifts and treats for all. — SCHUYLER FALLS | The Town Hall here became a Christmas wonderland on Dec. 20. Filled with bright colored lights and holiday joy, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived with the Holiday Festival parade shortly after the town's Christmas tree was lit. A wall of gifts took over Town of Schuyler Falls meeting room tables. Pizza and all kinds of cookies, donuts. hot cocoa, apple cider and coffee kept an entire town full and kids happy while waiting for a chance to sit with Santa. Town Supervisor Mindy Smith smiled as families gathered in a room exquisitely decked for community cheer. The big wall of presents was carefully stacked, wrapped and labeled by age for girls and boys. Throughout the party, kids tore into their gifts and grinned. Over 50 local families attended the very festive community celebration. Santa's Parade included many local business vehicles draped in lights, along with Morrisonville Volunteer Fire Department and neighboring department trucks and Schuyler Falls Highway Department equipment.
familydestinationsguide.com
This Mom-And-Pop Diner In Vermont Has Biscuits And Gravy That Are Absolutely To Die For
There’s something about the phrase “biscuits and gravy” that makes taste buds stand at attention and stomachs growl with anticipation. At Henry’s Diner in Burlington, this classic comfort dish isn’t just another menu item – it’s an edible masterpiece that has Vermonters setting their alarms early and driving across county lines just for a taste.
everafterinthewoods.com
Vermonters Can’t Stop Talking About The Legendary Maple Bacon Burgers At This Local Spot
Maple meets crispy bacon at Backyard Tavern in Stowe, and the result is a burger people text friends about before the last bite is gone. You will find it at 395 Mountain Rd, Stowe, VT 05672, steps from trailheads and a quick cruise from the village. The vibe blends ski-lodge...
WCAX
What To Do: Saturday, December 20
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - Let’s take a look at what to do this weekend. Head to Brandon for the final day of the Brandon Winter Village. Green Park will be hosting vendors selling food, drinks, and handmade crafts, and local students will be giving a live music performance. There will also be family-friendly activities at the Town Hall. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Burlington Free Press
Vermont concerts and shows 2026 brings Neko Case, burlesque next month
It’s so tempting once the holiday season is over to hang up your coat and say, “That’s it, I’m staying in all winter and doing nothing but reading books and binge-watching cringe-worthy streaming shows.” Ah, yes, the apple in the Garden of Eden was alluring, too. Don’t fall for those easy temptations. Sure, a good book and bad TV have their rewards, but so does going outside — yes, sometimes in the snow and cold and wind and general bleakness — to then go inside for a delightful concert, play or art exhibition. You’ll have to work a little harder to get there, but these 31 events might just make it worthwhile. Beethoven, not Mahler, in Colchester 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 1, and 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 2, the Green Mountain Mahler Festival performs Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony in two concerts at the Elley-Long Music Center, Colchester. $20-$30. vtmahler.org Two nights for 12 th Night in Cabot 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 2, the sixth-annual Cabot Village 12 th Night Celebration begins with a concert by the Bob and Sarah Amos Duo in the Willey Building Auditorium, followed from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 3, with appearances by Indigenous storyteller Hears Crow
WWNY
Winter hiking safety tips from Adirondack Mountain Club expert
WCAX
Local holiday festivities kick off this weekend
miltonindependent.com
Here are four events to look forward to this holiday week in Milton
Submit your event to this calendar by emailing details to jmacbride@orourkemediagroup.com. Details: Follow the parade route to see lighted, decked-out vehicles as they spread holiday cheer. Dungeons & Dragons. When: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20. Where: Milton Public Library. Details: Join to learn and play the strategy game Dungeons...
ehshive.com
EHS Dancers Take the Stage in Vermont Ballet Theater’s The Nutcracker
Every December, the Vermont Ballet Theater School puts on four shows of The Nutcracker. Dancers spend months rehearsing and preparing for the exciting weekend. The majority of the lead roles in the show are performed by members of the VBT Company made up of the school’s highest-level dancers. This year the shows will take place December 20 and 21, at The Flynn Theater in Burlington.
colchestersun.com
Here are four events coming to Colchester this festive holiday week
Submit your event to this calendar by emailing details to jmacbride@orourkemediagroup.com. Where: The Spanked Puppy, 116 Main St. Details: Join every Thursday to test your knowledge. Prizes awarded each round. Food and drink available for purchase. Dan Parks at the Spanked Puppy. When: 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19. Where: The...
vermontpublic.org
A lifetime on the water with sailing instructor Janice Lange
Janice Lange has been sailing for most of her life. She’s an 86-year-old athlete, coach and teacher. And she teaches sailing lessons for kids and adults out on Lake Champlain. For years, she says, she was the only woman skipper around. But lately, she’s been trying to take a...
miltonindependent.com
Newest members to join Milton Arts Guild and Gallery
Fiber artist Lena Wagner of Milton and oil painter Fredric Johnson of North Hero successfully juried into the Milton Arts Guild in 2025. They now have their work for sale at the gallery, located at 199 US-7 in Milton. The new member jury is now closed until 2026. Wagner has...