FRANK Community Calendar

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

Richmond Friday Farmers Market – Volunteer Green, Richmond, VT – 3:00-6:30pm

Northwest Farmers Market – Taylor Park, St. Albans – 9:00am-2:00pm

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

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.

Crafternoon for Kids – Winooski Library, Winooski, VT – 3:30-4:30pm – Join the Winooski Library every Wednesday for a fun afternoon of craft activities for kids! Free, no registration required. Recommended ages 5+. Youth 9 and under must be with an adult.

 Lund Trunk of Treat – 50 Joy Drive, South Burlington, VT – 4:00-5:30pm – Join the Lund team in the parking lot for Trunk or Treat! Face painting, lawn games, no RSVP, just show up for spooky fun.

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.

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.

Trunk or Treat – Bombardier Park West, Milton, VT – 5:30-7:30pm – Get ready for a spooktacular time at Bombardier Park! Bring the whole family to this Halloween Bash to gather candy and other treats from creatively decked-out vehicles hosted by local businesses and organizations. Everyone – kids and adults – are invited to show off their costumes and join in the fun.

Preston’s Kia: Trunk or Treat – Preston’s Kia, Montpelier, VT – 4:00-6:00pm – Join them for their 5^th Annual Trunk or Treat event! Free for all with face painting, candy, a bounce house, cool prizes, and a DJ.

Howl’ween Dog Costume Contest – Church Street, Burlington, VT – 12:00-1:00pm – Dress your pooch in their silliest, spookiest, and cutest Halloween wear and show them off on Church Street Marketplace! Registration starts at 11:15 am outside Homeport.

Halloween in Winooski – Rotary Park, Winooski, VT – 4:00-9:00pm – Halloween in Winooski features a community-carved display of 1,000 pumpkins, kids treat bag decorating, carnival games, free face painting, business trick or treating, tarot reading, and performances from DJ Craig Mitchell, Night Protocol, The Shattering, and DJ Thumpurr.

Maple Street Pumpkin Palooza – Maple Street Park & Pool, Essex Junction, VT – 4:00-8:00pm – his festive event will have a massive trick-or-treat trail throughout Maple Street Park, featuring decorated tents for families to enjoy! The amazing 750+ pumpkin pyramid will be on display for all to see at the front of the park. A ticket is not needed to see the pumpkin display. The pumpkin display will be up nightly through Halloween! $5/group of 5 purchased online; $10/group of 5 purchased day-of.

Grand Isle Trunk or Treat – Donaldson Park, Grand Isle, VT – 4:00-5:30pm – Get ready for a spook-tacular night! Join Grand Isle Recreation for their annual Trunk or Treat — a family-friendly night full of costumes, decorated cars, and TONS of treats! Free & open to the community!

Family Dance & Pumpkin Carving – Contemporary Dance and Fitness Studio, Montpelier, VT – 5:00-7:00pm – Join them for their annual Family Dance & Pumpkin Carving! $15 per family.

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.

Halloween at Winooski Farmers Market – Winooski Farmers Market, Winooski, VT – 10:00am-2:00pm – Throw on your costume for Halloween at the Winooski Farmers Market. With a thousand pumpkins on display across the street, experience frightfully fun guest vendors, Halloween-themed games, pumpkin painting, and one last chance to see all your favorite vendors before winter.

Trunk or Treat – North Ave Alliance Church, Burlington, VT – 1:00pm – 3:00pm – This is a free, family friendly event open to the public. Their parking lot will be full of decorated trunks and of course, FREE CANDY!

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.

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!

Pumpkin Carving – Charlotte Public Library, Charlotte, VT – 2:00-4:00pm – Join Jessica Scriver and other jack-o-lantern fans for pumpkin carving on the library porch. Pumpkins will be part of the 6th Annual Jack-o-Lantern Display on the Town Green. Already have a carved pumpkin you would like to be a part of the display? Drop it off by Thursday, October 30 to be included. Jack-o-lanterns will be lit at dusk on Thursday, October 30 and Friday, October 31.

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

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.

St. Johnsbury Halloween Parade – Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT – 4:30-8:00pm – On Halloween night, all are welcome to join the Halloween Costume Parade on Main Street.

Kid’s Halloween Cartoon Showcase – Rotary Park, Winooski, VT – 6:00-9:00pm – Head to the park on Halloween night for a festive showing, including a Kids Classic Cartoon Showcase featuring the likes of Popeye, Casper, Mickey Mouse, and more in their Halloween specials. Picnic-style seating so bring a couple blankets to sit on and cuddle up under! Hot cider and popcorn will be available for purchase.