ONGOING FARMERS MARKETS:
MONDAY:
Bristol Farmers Market – Town Green, Bristol, VT – 3:00-7:00pm
WEDNESDAY:
Champlain Island Farmers Market – Saint Lima Church, South Heroon, VT – 3:00-6:00pm
Essex Parks and Rec Farmers Market – Sand Hill Park and Pool, Essex Town, VT – 3:30-6:30pm
Barre Farmers Market – City Hall, Barre, VT – 3:30-6:30pm
Jeffersonville Farmers Market – 49 Old Main Street, Jeffersonville, VT – 4:00-7:00pm
THURSDAY:
Jericho Farmers Market – Mills River Park, Jericho, VT – 3:00-6:30pm
FRIDAY:
Richmond Friday Farmers Market – Volunteer Green, Richmond, VT – 3:00-6:30pm
SATURDAY:
Northwest Farmers Market – Taylor Park, St. Albans – 9:00am-2:00pm
Waitsfield Farmers Market – Mad River Green, Waitsfield, VT – 9:00am-1:00pm
Burlington Farmers Market – Pine Street, Burlington, VT – 9:00am-2:00pm
Capital City Farmers Market – State Street, Montpelier, VT – 9:00am-1:00pm
Ticonderoga Area Farmers Market – 9:00am-12:00pm
Champlain Island Farmers Market – Saint Joseph’s Church, Grand Isle, VT – 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday, September 30th
Fit and Strong Moms Workout + Playgroup – Jericho Community Center, Jericho, VT – 9:00-10:00am – Fit and Strong Moms is a total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training led by ACE-certified personal trainer Sarah Roberts. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome! No need to get childcare… children are welcome and view this as a play group! Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and sandbags are used so the workouts can be adjusted for any level of fitness, and so children can safely play alongside their mothers without fear of injury. Contact: fitandstrongmoms@gmail.com with questions.
Storytime – Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, VT – 10:30-11:00am – Storytime for kids. Outside on the Green if the weather is nice in the summer, otherwise inside the library.
Crochet and Knitting Club – Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, VT – 3:30-4:30pm – Join this weekly after-school club for those 7 and up interested in learning fiber arts! All skill levels are welcome, including complete beginners. Materials provided.
Thursday, October 2nd
Fit and Strong Moms Workout + Playgroup – Jericho Community Center, Jericho, VT – 9:00-10:00am – Fit and Strong Moms is a total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training led by ACE-certified personal trainer Sarah Roberts. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome! No need to get childcare… children are welcome and view this as a play group! Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and sandbags are used so the workouts can be adjusted for any level of fitness, and so children can safely play alongside their mothers without fear of injury. Contact: fitandstrongmoms@gmail.com with questions.
Annual Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival – Annual Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival – seven festivals in seven days, each in a different town. Each has something unique to offer, including music, crafts, farmer’s markets, field games, wagon rides, parades, tours, history and great food! Specialty church suppers each night. October 2, Peacham; October 3, Barnet; October 4, Groton
Friday, October 3rd
Take ‘n’ Make Crafts – Essex Free Library, Essex, VT – 9:00am-5:00pm – Take’n’make craft kits are available every Friday at Essex Free Library.
Annual Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival – Annual Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival – seven festivals in seven days, each in a different town. Each has something unique to offer, including music, crafts, farmer’s markets, field games, wagon rides, parades, tours, history and great food! Specialty church suppers each night. October 3, Barnet; October 4, Groton
Stargazing Night – South Burlington Recreation & Parks, South Burlington, VT – 7:00-9:00pm – Keep your eyes to the sky! The Vermont Astronomical Society will be on hand for public stargazing at the Thomas Hubbard Recreation and Natural Area at 7:00 pm when the sky turns dark. You will experience first-hand views of the stars, planets and sky. VAS members will share their telescopes, along with education and expertise to bring outer space to you. This event is FREE. All ages welcome – parental supervision required. *Parking lot is located on Nowland Farm Road.
Friday Fish Fry – VFW Post 6689, Pearl Street, Essex Junction, VT – 6:00-7:00pm. All are welcome.
Saturday, October 4th
Annual Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival – Annual Northeast Kingdom Fall Foliage Festival – seven festivals in seven days, each in a different town. Each has something unique to offer, including music, crafts, farmer’s markets, field games, wagon rides, parades, tours, history and great food! Specialty church suppers each night. October 4, Groton
Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival – 1 Fairground Lane, Tunbridge, VT – 10:00am-5:00pm – Come explore the 37th annual Vermont Sheep & Wool Festival including the animal barn, fiber arts, herding and shearing demos, art, music and more.
Charlotte Fire and Rescue 75th Anniversary – 170 Ferry Road, Charlotte, VT – 11:00am-2:00pm – Charlotte Fire and Rescue is proud to celebrate 75 years of dedicated service to our community! Join them for a special open house and community event on Saturday, October 4th, starting at 11:00 AM.
Enjoy a free BBQ, a flag raising ceremony featuring bagpipes, fun games, guided “a day in the life” tours, and exciting door prizes generously sponsored by local businesses. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch Charlotte’s Tactical Heavy Rescue Team demonstrate their skills by taking a car apart.
Dinner & Raffle – Crown Point Fire House, Crown Point, NY – 4:00pm – The dinner and raffle is to help support Michael Goyette of Crown Point, NY. The spaghetti or Michigan dinner and raffle will help raise money for travel, medical expenses, and any bills for Michael, who has a rare form of bladder cancer.
10th Annual Haunted Library & Grounds Walk – Isle la Motte Library, Isle la Motte, VT – Meet the witches, vampires and creatures of Spider Alley, the Bat Cave, Zombie Deli and Skeletons’ Party at this free event.
Montpelier Fall Festival & Fun Run – State House Lawn, Montpelier, VT – 12:00-4:00pm – Enjoy fall fun in Montpelier with music, food, a celebrity dunk tank and lots of fun for the kids like face painting, a bounce house, games, and a kids’ costume swap! Plus start the morning with the Onion River Outdoors’ One-Mile Fun Run.
Fall Fest Weekends at Bolton Valley – Bolton Valley Resort, 12:00-5:00pm – Every Saturday and Sunday between September 20 to October 12, 12–5 PM, celebrate foliage season at Bolton Valley with four themed weekends packed with food, music, family fun, and mountain views.
Each weekend features live music on Saturday afternoons (1–4 PM), scenic lift rides, seasonal food & drink, and festive activities for all ages. You’ll find the classic fall fun like pumpkin carving, hay bales, photo ops, and cozy mountain vibes… but with a special theme each weekend.
Sunday, October 5th
Isham Family Farm Fall Festival – Isham Family Farm, Williston, VT – 12:00-5:00pm – Join Isham Family Farm in Williston every Sunday through October 26, to welcome the fall and enjoy stunning New England foliage on the farm. Come and connect away from screens and the strenuous demands of our fast-paced world. We have so many authentic activities for you to experience with your family. Let us be part of your fall festivities with our farm’s Fall Festival offerings: Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides, Corn Maze, Hiking Trail, Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks. Embrace the beauty of fall and hike the mile trail with the family as you enjoy the fall foliage. It doesn’t get much more enjoyable than a New England autumn and we would love to be part of those meaningful memories. We cannot wait to see you at the farm! Please leave four-legged friends at home. The chickens thank you.
Fall Festival Music Line Up (check the site for more updates):
October 29th: Green Mtn Swing Band
October 6th: Bob Cotton
Tuesday, October 7th
Fit and Strong Moms Workout + Playgroup – Jericho Community Center, Jericho, VT – 9:00-10:00am – Fit and Strong Moms is a total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training led by ACE-certified personal trainer Sarah Roberts. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome! No need to get childcare… children are welcome and view this as a play group! Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and sandbags are used so the workouts can be adjusted for any level of fitness, and so children can safely play alongside their mothers without fear of injury. Contact: fitandstrongmoms@gmail.com with questions.
Storytime – Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, VT – 10:30-11:00am – Storytime for kids. Outside on the Green if the weather is nice in the summer, otherwise inside the library.
Crochet and Knitting Club – Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, VT – 3:30-4:30pm – Join this weekly after-school club for those 7 and up interested in learning fiber arts! All skill levels are welcome, including complete beginners. Materials provided.
Wednesday, October 8th
Storytime – Essex Free Library, Essex, VT – 11:00-11:30am – Join Essex Free Library for stories and songs every Monday morning at 11am in the Children’s Room!
Thursday, October 9th
Fit and Strong Moms Workout + Playgroup – Jericho Community Center, Jericho, VT – 9:00-10:00am – Fit and Strong Moms is a total-body workout with strength, cardio, and core training led by ACE-certified personal trainer Sarah Roberts. All ages and levels of fitness are welcome! No need to get childcare… children are welcome and view this as a play group! Bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, and sandbags are used so the workouts can be adjusted for any level of fitness, and so children can safely play alongside their mothers without fear of injury. Contact: fitandstrongmoms@gmail.com with questions.
Middle School Makers – South Burlington Public Library, South Burlington, VT – 4:00-5:30pm – Middle School Makers for students in grades 4-8 meet on Thursdays from 4-5pm. They cook something new every time. Check the website for what’s cooking! Library Events Calendar
Friday, October 10th
Take ‘n’ Make Crafts – Essex Free Library, Essex, VT – 9:00am-5:00pm – Take’n’make craft kits are available every Friday at Essex Free Library.
Saturday, October 11th
Fall Fest Weekends – Bolton Valley, Bolton, VT – 12:00-5:00pm – Every Saturday and Sunday between September 20 to October 12, 12–5 PM, celebrate foliage season at Bolton Valley with four themed weekends packed with food, music, family fun, and mountain views. Each weekend features live music on Saturday afternoons (1–4 PM), scenic lift rides, seasonal food & drink, and festive activities for all ages. You’ll find the classic fall fun like pumpkin carving, hay bales, photo ops, and cozy mountain vibes… but with a special theme each weekend. Whether you join for one theme or all four, Fall Fest Weekends at Bolton Valley are the perfect way to celebrate Vermont’s most colorful season filled with crisp mountain air, live music, festive flavors, and plenty of family fun.
Indoor & Outdoor Yard Sale & Bake Sale – First Congregational Church of Brookfield (Pond Village Church), Brookfield, VT – 9:00am-3:00pm – Limited inside tables available at $10, outside BYOTable at $5. To reserve a space, contact Pat at 8025657066.
4th Annual Colchester Fall Market – Colchester Parks & Recreation Department, Colchester, VT – 10:00am-3:00pm – Join the town for this annual event and browse goods made by local vendors! There are still spaces available for additional vendors. Anyone interested in being a vendor can obtain an application from Ruby Tetrick, Communications Coordinator, by emailing rtetrick@colchestervt.gov.
Essex Fire Department Open House – 190 Sandhill Road, Essex, VT – 1:00-5:00pm – Bring the entire family for a fun day exploring their station, apparatus, and tools. See live demos, enjoy free food, enter for a door prize, meet your neighbors, and the dedicated volunteers of your Essex Fire Department! Learn about fire safety, and how EFD responds to emergencies in our community.
Sunday, October 12th
Isham Family Farm Fall Festival – Isham Family Farm, Williston, VT – 12:00-5:00pm – Join Isham Family Farm in Williston every Sunday through October 26, to welcome the fall and enjoy stunning New England foliage on the farm. Come and connect away from screens and the strenuous demands of our fast-paced world. We have so many authentic activities for you to experience with your family. Let us be part of your fall festivities with our farm’s Fall Festival offerings: Pumpkin Picking, Hayrides, Corn Maze, Hiking Trail, Vendors, Live Music, Food Trucks. Embrace the beauty of fall and hike the mile trail with the family as you enjoy the fall foliage. It doesn’t get much more enjoyable than a New England autumn and we would love to be part of those meaningful memories. We cannot wait to see you at the farm! Please leave four-legged friends at home. The chickens thank you.
Fall Festival Music Line Up (check the site for more updates):
October 29th: Green Mtn Swing Band
Fall Fest Weekends – Bolton Valley, Bolton, VT – 12:00-5:00pm – Every Saturday and Sunday between September 20 to October 12, 12–5 PM, celebrate foliage season at Bolton Valley with four themed weekends packed with food, music, family fun, and mountain views. Each weekend features live music on Saturday afternoons (1–4 PM), scenic lift rides, seasonal food & drink, and festive activities for all ages. You’ll find the classic fall fun like pumpkin carving, hay bales, photo ops, and cozy mountain vibes… but with a special theme each weekend. Whether you join for one theme or all four, Fall Fest Weekends at Bolton Valley are the perfect way to celebrate Vermont’s most colorful season filled with crisp mountain air, live music, festive flavors, and plenty of family fun.
Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival – Main Street, Middlebury, VT – 10:00am-3:00pm – Join Middlebury for the 4th annual Middlebury Car Show & Fall Festival. Main Street will close to welcome 75 classic cars and trucks. Food trucks, 30+ vendors, music, kids’ activities and more! Free for spectators. Don’t miss this fun, family-friendly event brought to you by the Addison County Chamber of Commerce and the Better Middlebury Partnership.