Have you ever wanted to see what the Long Trail is all about? This weekend is your chance to be guided on a day-long hike with a leader.
If hiking isn’t your thing, Taste of Woodstock, with local food, local chefs, fun music and entertainment is another can’t-miss event.
Here are our top picks for the weekend:
Go for a hike: Killington Section GMC
Killington Section Green Mountain Club outing: Long Trail Hike Day! Call leader to determine: 802-293-2510.
VINS hosts magnificent mammals program 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Meet live animals, learn about bats and other mammals, see puppet show, more. 149 Natures Way, Quechee. Admission. vinsweb.org.
Craft & Flea Market
5th annual Craft and Flea Market on the Stockbridge Common, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Spaces available – 802-746-8150.
Taste of Woodstock
Taste of Woodstock, in the village of Woodstock. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Featuring live music, local foods, beer, wine, crafts, and fun for all ages. Info, 802-457-3555. Free!
Welcome Home music festival and cookout to honor local soldiers, combat Veterans and their families, at WRJ VA Medical Center, Veterans Drive, White River Junction. 9:30 a.m. opening ceremony. 10 a.m. bands begin (The Ramblers, Chris Kleeman, Brothers Band Together, Ted Mortimer Trio, Bow Thayer). 11 a.m. cookout begins. Closing ceremony 3:30 p.m. Open to the public.