things to do with kids in new england
WEEK OF MAY 25 - MAY 31, 2026
From Vermont Days 2026 at the Vermont History Museum at Manchester Historical Society to Exploration Backpack Program at Hildene — The Lincoln Family Home and Pop-up Drop-in Art : Kim Ray “Play with Clay” at Londonderry Arts & Historical Society.
MONDAY - 5/25
Londonderry Arts & Historical Society,
Londonderry
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TBA at - name: Art Class with Bev Foster “Exploring Drawing”
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explore
Manchester Historical Society,
Manchester
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Memorial Day Ceremony and Ghost Walk at 11:00am
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explore history
Manchester Parks & Recreation,
Manchester
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Memorial Day, Town Hall Closed at 8:00am, 4:30pm
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holiday observance
Manchester Town Events,
Manchester
- 10:00am - 4:00pm — Stratton Mountain Resort: Bike Park Opening Weekend ♡ bike park
- 10:00am - 5:00pm — Stratton Mountain Resort: Scenic Lift Rides Opening Weekend ♡ scenic lift rides
- 3:15pm - 4:30pm — Pokémon After School ♡ pokemon after school
- 8:30am - 10:30am — Stratton Mountain Resort: Doggie and Me 5K ♡ doggie and me
TUESDAY - 5/26
Manchester Parks & Recreation,
Manchester
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Special Election at Manchester Town Hall at 8:00am, 7:00pm
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vote now
WEDNESDAY - 5/27
Londonderry Arts & Historical Society,
Londonderry
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Annual History Show : America 250 :“Flags, Sugaring, and Cemetery Rubbings” at 10:00am
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learn more
THURSDAY - 5/28
Hildene — The Lincoln Family Home,
Manchester
- - name: A Summer Night at Hildene — TBA ♡ summer night
- 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm — Edible Plant Trail Walk & Talk, with Ann ♡ plant walk
FRIDAY - 5/29
Bennington Museum,
Bennington
- 10:30am — Museum ABCs: Trail Tale – If You Plant a Seed ♡ museum abcs
- 10:30am — Museums ABCs: Sculpture Dance ♡ museums abcs
Manchester Historical Society,
Manchester
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50 for 250 Exhibit Opening at 10:00am-4:00pm
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see exhibit
Manchester Parks & Recreation,
Manchester
- - name: Town Hall Closed — TBA ♡ holiday closure
- - name: Vermont Wild FC vs TBD — TBA ♡ watch the game
- 5:30pm — StreetFest ♡ join the fun
Northshire Bookstore,
Manchester
- 10:30am — Northshire Manchester: Story Time with our Booksellers ♡ story time
- 10:30am — Northshire Saratoga: Story Time with our Booksellers ♡ story time
SATURDAY - 5/30
Hildene — The Lincoln Family Home,
Manchester
- 10:00 am - 4:00 pm — Meet the Lambs! ♡ meet the lambs
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm — Storytime on the Farm: Goat Dairy ♡ story time
- 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm — Butterfly Walkabout ♡ butterfly walk
Londonderry Arts & Historical Society,
Londonderry
- 11:00am, 12:30pm — Pop-up Drop-in Art : Casey Bailey “Celebratory Hats” ♡ join in
- 11:00am, 12:30pm — July 11 Pop-up Drop-in Art Making for all Ages : Kim Ray “Paint with Clay” ♡ join in
- 11:00am, 12:30pm — Pop-up Drop-in Art : Kim Ray “Play with Clay” ♡ play now
- 11:00am, 12:30pm — Pop-up Drop-in Art : Christine Mix “Glow in the Dark Art” ♡ create art
Manchester Historical Society,
Manchester
- 10:00am-4:00pm — Vermont Days 2026 at the Vermont History Museum ♡ visit museum
- 11:00am — Open House ♡ view exhibit
Manchester Parks & Recreation,
Manchester
- 5:00pm — Vermont Wild FC vs Rhode Island ♡ go wild
- 6:00pm — Vermont Wild FC vs Inter Connecticut ♡ go team
- 7:00pm — Vermont Wild FC vs Vale FC ♡ cheer them on
Northshire Bookstore,
Manchester
- 11:00am — Northshire Manchester: Cat in the Hat Party - Sing the 50 United States! - Tickets Required ♡ cat in hat
- 2:00pm, 4:00pm — Northshire Saratoga: Local Author Spotlight ♡ author spotlight
SUNDAY - 5/31
Hildene — The Lincoln Family Home,
Manchester
- 10:00 am - 4:30 pm — Exploration Backpack Program ♡ explore nature
- 11:00 am - 12:00 pm — Celebrate Father’s Day at Hildene Farm ♡ fathers day
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm — Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! ♡ register online