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WEEK OF APRIL 13 - APRIL 19, 2026

From Craft Corner (Grades K-3) at The Official Athletics Site of Vermont State University John to Lil’ Vermonters Spring Consignment Sale-Half Price Sale at Champlain Valley Exposition and M&T Bank Vermont City Marathon Pacer Shakeout Run at Fairfax Egg Run - RunVermont.

MONDAY - 4/13

Bolton Valley Resort, Vergennes — Free Museum Tours at 10:30am museum tours
Camp Farnsworth GSGWM, Georgia — STEM Van Program - Southern VT - April 13 - U-Pick Program, Location, and Time at 4:00pm explore stem
Charlotte Recreation Department, Charlotte
Essex Junction City Events, Essex Junction
  • - name: Mystery Bag Challenge! — TBA art lab
  • 1:00pm — Tech Help with Clif tech help
  • 5:30pm — Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI) Celebration sli celebration
Hinesburg Recreation Department, Hinesburg
  • 5:00pm, 6:30pm — Boys & Girls Youth Lacrosse play lacrosse
  • 8:00am, 12:00pm, 4:00pm — Horse Camp at Livery Stables explore horses
Kamp Kill Kare State Park, South Burlington
Museum Passes, Franklin — TBA at - name: Video Game Vacation register
Programs - Charlotte Recreation, Charlotte
  • 3:30pm — Spring Tennis Lessons - 2026 - Tennis Lessons (Mon/Wed) Gr. 1st-3rd tennis lessons
  • 4:30pm — Spring Tennis Lessons - 2026 - Tennis Lessons (Mon/Wed) Gr. 4th-6th tennis lessons
Programs - The Family Room, Burlington
South Hero Historical Society, South Hero
St. Albans Recreation & Parks, St. Albans — REC Days 2025-2026 - April REC Days at 2:45pm - 5:30pm rec days
Swanton Crossroads & Explorers - MVSD After School Programs, Swanton
  • 10:00am — National Library Week - Make a Bookmark! make bookmark
  • 3:30pm — Club Club Afterschool for Teens club club
Swanton Public Library, Swanton — MARVELOUS MAGICAL CREATURES CAMP at 11:00am magical camp
The Official Athletics Site of Vermont State University John, Jericho
  • 10:30am–11:30am — Sensational Playtime (Ages 18 months to 3 years) playtime
  • 9:15am–5:45pm — National Library Week - Seed Kit Pick Up seed kit
Worthen Library, South Hero — Flower Beading at 3:30pm create beads
Youth Programs, Westford

TUESDAY - 4/14

After School and Summer Programs, Vergennes — TBA at - name: Funlab: Make Your Own Stickers make stickers
Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes
Camp Farnsworth GSGWM, Georgia — STEM Van Program - (BOOKED- Woodstock, VT) - April 14 at 4:00pm explore stem
Champy's FunCity - Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY — TBA at - name: Collage Night (Earth Day) make art
Essex Junction City Events, Essex Junction
Hinesburg Recreation Department, Hinesburg
  • 3:00pm — Horseback Riding After-School ride horses
  • 3:30pm — Junior Golf Programs with Denise Doyle play golf
Kamp Kill Kare State Park, South Burlington
Programs - Charlotte Recreation, Charlotte
  • 3:30pm — Spring Tennis Lessons - 2026 - Tennis Lessons (Tues/Thurs) Gr. 1st-3rd tennis lessons
  • 4:30pm — Spring Tennis Lessons - 2026 - Tennis Lessons (Tues/Thurs) Gr. 4th-6th tennis lessons
Programs - The Family Room, Burlington
South Hero Historical Society, South Hero — Cereal Sand Art at 12:00pm make art
Swanton Crossroads & Explorers - MVSD After School Programs, Swanton
  • 10:00am — National Library Week - Dress Up as a Book Character! dress up
  • 10:45am — Tuesday Tales Storytime - Music, Dance, and More tuesday tales
  • 10:45am — National Library Week Storytime library storytime
  • 3:30pm — Prism Club for Teens prism club
  • 4:30pm — D&D Workshop d&d workshop
Swanton Public Library, Swanton — Toddler Time Play Group at 10:30am play group
The Official Athletics Site of Vermont State University John, Jericho
  • 10:30am–11:00am — Mandarin Bilingual Story Time (Ages 18 months-5 years) story time
  • 10:30am–11:15am — Songs for Baby's Day (Ages birth to 30 months) baby's day
  • 6:00pm–8:00pm — Movie Night: The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants (2025) movie night
Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes
  • 9:30am - 3:00pm — Very Merry Theatre Presents Heidi heidi
  • 9:30am - 3:00pm — Very Merry Theatre Presents The Adventures of Buster Bear buster bear
Vermont Public Community Calendar, Burlington
  • - name: Best Day Ever Screening & Discussion | Rutland — TBA watch discuss
  • - name: Best Day Ever Screening & Discussion | Woodstock — TBA watch discuss
Worthen Library, South Hero — Cereal Sand Art at 12:00pm bottled art
Youth Programs, Westford

WEDNESDAY - 4/15

Camp Farnsworth GSGWM, Georgia — STEM Van Program - (BOOKED- East Dover, VT) - April 15 at 4:00pm explore stem
Champy's FunCity - Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY
Charlotte Recreation Department, Charlotte — Villari's Martial Arts at 1:45pm martial arts
Essex Junction City Events, Essex Junction
Kamp Kill Kare State Park, South Burlington
  • 10:30am - 11:00am — Babytime babytime
  • 2:30pm - 5:00pm — Kids' Puzzle Swap puzzle swap
  • 5:00pm - 6:00pm — Game On! game on
  • 5:00pm - 6:45pm — National Library Week Movie: Desk Set (1957) library movie
Museum Passes, Franklin — Read to a Seed at 3:30pm register
Programs - The Family Room, Burlington — Early Months (Baby Massage) at 10:00am baby massage
South Hero Historical Society, South Hero — Earth Day Crafts at 12:00pm nature crafts
Swanton Crossroads & Explorers - MVSD After School Programs, Swanton
  • 10:30am — National Library Week - Meet Gracie! meet gracie
  • 3:30pm — Retro Anime Club for Teens retro anime
  • 4:00pm — National Library Week - Book Journals book journals
The Official Athletics Site of Vermont State University John, Jericho
  • 10:30am–11:15am — Pre-School Readiness (18 months-5 years) readiness
  • 7:00pm–8:00pm — Earth Day Seed Bombs (Grades 1-6) seed bombs
  • 7:00pm–8:30pm — Art Workshop with the Village Artist (Grades 1-6) art workshop
Vermont Public Community Calendar, Burlington
  • - name: Best Day Ever Screening & Discussion | West Dover — TBA watch discuss
  • - name: Spring Gardening with Charlie Nardozzi and Mikaela Lefrak — TBA learn gardening
Worthen Library, South Hero — Earth Day Crafts at 12:00pm nature crafts
Youth Programs, Westford — Touch-a-Truck at 4:30pm touch a truck

THURSDAY - 4/16

Adult and Family Community Enrichment Programs - Berkshire S, Berkshire
After School and Summer Programs, Vergennes — TBA at - name: Bixby Storytime story time
Bolton Valley Resort, Vergennes — Spring Homeschool Day at 10:00am homeschool day
Champy's FunCity - Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY
  • - name: Completely Stranded: Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! — TBA see show
  • - name: Mother’s Day Craft & Vendor Market — TBA shop local
  • - name: Opening Day! — TBA explore museum
  • - name: Seussical the Musical — TBA see show
Come live in Vernon! - Town of Vernon, Vergennes — Storytime at 10:30am storytime
Essex Junction City Events, Essex Junction
Highgate Town Events, Highgate — TBA at - name: VT MAPLE FESTIVAL IN ST. ALBANS maple festival
Hinesburg Recreation Department, Hinesburg — Piano Lessons with Rachel at 2:50pm, 4:10pm play piano
Kamp Kill Kare State Park, South Burlington
  • 10:30am - 11:00am — Toddlertime- 10:30am Session toddlertime
  • 10:30am - 11:00am — Pete the Cat! pete the cat
  • 2:00pm - 5:00pm — Knit for your Neighbors knit neighbors
  • 4:00pm - 4:45pm — SBPL Library Tour library tour
  • 9:15am - 9:45am — Toddlertime- 9:15am Session toddlertime
Montgomery VT Public Town Library, Montgomery — Open Shop Time at 6:00pm woodworking
Programs - The Family Room, Burlington — Family Play at 9:00am family play
South Hero Historical Society, South Hero
Spare Time Entertainment, Colchester — TBA at - name: Kids Bowl Free Registration register now
Swanton Crossroads & Explorers - MVSD After School Programs, Swanton
  • 10:00am — National Library Week - Library Tea Party tea party
  • 4:15pm — Board Games Club for Grades K-12 board games club
  • 4:15pm — Simply STEAM for grades K-4: Recycle Art simply steam
Swanton Public Library, Swanton
The Essex Experience, A Destination For Unique Vermont ..., Essex — Indian Biryani Rice Dinner at 5:00pm - 7:00pm book now
The Official Athletics Site of Vermont State University John, Jericho
  • 10:00am–10:45am — Stepping Stones to Milestones (Ages 18-28 months) stepping stones
  • 11:00am–11:45am — Stepping Stones to Milestones (Ages 29-47 months) stepping stones
  • 6:30pm–7:15pm — Books Before Bedtime (Ages 4-8) books bedtime
Vermont Public Community Calendar, Burlington
  • - name: Best Day Ever Screening & Discussion | Jay — TBA watch discuss
  • - name: Made Here Film Festival — TBA film fest
Worthen Library, South Hero
Youth Programs, Westford

FRIDAY - 4/17

Adult and Family Community Enrichment Programs - Berkshire S, Berkshire — TBA at - name: Family Game Night register soon
After School and Summer Programs, Vergennes
Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes — Storytime at 10:30am storytime
Bolton Valley Resort, Vergennes
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction
Champy's FunCity - Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY
  • - name: 4th Annual Lake City Running Festival — TBA join race
  • - name: Autism Alliance Meet-up - Sweet Treats Ice Cream Social — TBA ice cream
  • - name: Bike Block Party — TBA join party
  • - name: Blossom Reverie Fair — TBA explore fair
  • - name: Blossom Reverie Fair (NRDC & ECLB) — TBA explore fair
  • - name: Costume School: Decorate A Hand Fan — TBA craft fan
  • - name: History Day at the Mall — TBA explore history
  • - name: Mamma Mania! - NYC's Ultimate ABBA Tribute! — TBA see show
  • - name: Mom(my) & Me - Mamma Mia Edition — TBA have fun
  • - name: Mother's Day Artisan Market — TBA shop local
  • - name: Movie Night on the City Beach Lawn! — TBA movie night
  • - name: Opening Day at Plattsburgh Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market — TBA shop local
  • - name: Opening Weekend at Babbie Rural & Farm — TBA visit farm
  • - name: REAL TIME REVOLUTION® Living History Event: Memorial Day Weekend — TBA living history
  • - name: Safe & Sound - A Child Safety Expo — TBA learn safety
  • - name: Snow White and The Skating Gems — TBA see show
  • - name: Step Right Up for Independence Family Fun Day — TBA family fun
Essex Junction City Events, Essex Junction
Highgate Town Events, Highgate — HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION DAY at 8:00am, 2:00pm waste collection
Kamp Kill Kare State Park, South Burlington
South Hero Historical Society, South Hero — Storytime at 10:15am storytime
Spare Time Entertainment, Colchester — TBA at - name: Armed Forces Day details
St. Albans City Events, St. Albans — TBA at - name: Vermont Maple Festival learn more
St. Albans Recreation & Parks, St. Albans — REC Days 2025-2026 - May REC Days at 2:45pm - 5:30pm rec days
Swanton Crossroads & Explorers - MVSD After School Programs, Swanton — STEAM Club for grades K-12: Tech Day at 4:15pm steam club
Swanton Public Library, Swanton — Story Time at 10:30am story time
The Essex Experience, A Destination For Unique Vermont ..., Essex
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm — Spanish Fiesta! book now
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm — Explore Vermont Maple book now
The Official Athletics Site of Vermont State University John, Jericho — Craft Corner (Grades K-3) at 4:00pm–4:45pm craft corner
Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes — The Kruger Brothers at 7:30pm kruger bros
Worthen Library, South Hero — Storytime at 10:15am story time
Youth Programs, Westford

SATURDAY - 4/18

After School and Summer Programs, Vergennes
  • - name: Fiber Arts Circle — TBA fiber arts
  • - name: Vernal Pool Walk with Andrew L'Roe — TBA pool walk
  • - name: Who Am I? — TBA who am i
Bixby Memorial Library, Vergennes
Bolton Valley Resort, Vergennes — Opening Day 2026 at 10:00am opening day
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction
  • 10 am — The Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo sci fi expo
  • 10 am — Girls on the Run 5K girls run
  • 10 am — Vermont Renaissance Faire renaissance faire
  • 12 pm — Lil’ Vermonters Spring Consignment Sale-Public Sale consignment sale
  • 12 pm — New England’s Odd and Unusual Show odd show
Champy's FunCity - Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh NY
  • - name: Basic Cross Stitch Workshop — TBA learn craft
  • - name: Busters Mother's Day Brunch Buffet — TBA brunch time
  • - name: Magically Delicious Sweet Treat Expo — TBA sweet treats
  • - name: Memorial Day Parade — TBA watch parade
Come live in Vernon! - Town of Vernon, Vergennes
Essex Junction City Events, Essex Junction
Events - Children's Museum of the NEK, Bakersfield
  • 10:00am — Grand Opening: NEK Farmers' Market & General Store farmers market
  • 1:30pm - 2:00pm — Special Saturday Afternoon Story Time story time
  • 1:30pm - 2:00pm — Saturday Afternoon Story Time story time
Fairfax Egg Run - RunVermont, Fairfax
Highgate Town Events, Highgate — TBA at - name: GREEN UP DAY green up day
Hinesburg Recreation Department, Hinesburg — Dance Party at 8:00pm let's dance
Kamp Kill Kare State Park, South Burlington
Montgomery VT Public Town Library, Montgomery
Museum Passes, Franklin — Seed Packing Event at 11:00am join us
South Hero Historical Society, South Hero — Jigsaw Puzzle Contest at 10:00am puzzle contest
St. Albans City Events, St. Albans — Kingman Fest at 5:00pm register updates
The Essex Experience, A Destination For Unique Vermont ..., Essex
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm — Tuscan Cucina book now
  • 5:00pm - 7:00pm — Rustic French book now
The Official Athletics Site of Vermont State University John, Jericho — Itty Bitty Bookworms (Ages birth to 30 months) at 10:30am–11:30am itty bitty
Vergennes Opera House, Vergennes — LC Jazz at 7:30pm lc jazz
Vermont Maple Festival, St. Albans
Williston Recreation & Parks, Williston — Williston Green Fair at 9:00am explore fair
Worthen Library, South Hero — Jigsaw Puzzle Contest at 10:00am puzzle contest
Youth Programs, Westford — Father Figures Playgroup at 10:30am father figures

SUNDAY - 4/19

Adult and Family Community Enrichment Programs - Berkshire S, Berkshire — TBA at - name: Every Body Bounces register here
Bolton Valley Resort, Vergennes — Spring Clean Up Day and Luncheon at 10:00am clean up
Camp Farnsworth GSGWM, Georgia
  • 10:00am — Wooly Wonders - Keene, NH explore wool
  • 9:30am — Target Sports Workshop for Brownies and Juniors - Thetford, VT try target sports
Champlain Valley Exposition, Essex Junction
  • 8:30 am — WOKO Gigantic Indoor Flea Market flea market
  • 9 am — Lil’ Vermonters Spring Consignment Sale-Half Price Sale consignment sale
Events - Children's Museum of the NEK, Bakersfield
  • 10:30am - 11:00am — Sunday Morning Story Time story time
  • 10:30am - 11:00am — Special Sunday Morning Story Time - Mother’s Day story time
  • 2:30pm - 3:30pm — Special Sunday Afternoon Story Time story time
Fairfax Egg Run - RunVermont, Fairfax
Hinesburg Recreation Department, Hinesburg — Mini Shooting Stars Soccer at 4:00pm play soccer
Kamp Kill Kare State Park, South Burlington — The Power of Play: Role Playing Games are Literacy! at 1:00pm - 2:00pm power of play
Montgomery VT Public Town Library, Montgomery — Growing A Great Garden at 1:00pm learn more
St. Albans City Events, St. Albans — Vermont Spring Book, Postcard & Ephemera Fair at 10:00am explore
St. Albans Recreation & Parks, St. Albans — May the 4th be with You (LEGO) at 11:00am - 1:00pm lego fun
The Essex Experience, A Destination For Unique Vermont ..., Essex
  • 9:00am - 11:00am — Soft Pretzels book now
  • 9:00am - 11:00am — Cream Puffs book now

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