39th Annual Ludlow Harvest Fair
10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Expeditionary School, 43 Main Street, Ludlow. Enjoy crafts, food, & games to benefit the school’s Parent-Teacher Group. Info: yourplaceinvermont.com/event/39th-annual-ludlow-harvest-fair.
Early Literacy Playgroup
10 a.m.-Noon. Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. For 2-to-5-year-olds. Join RCPCC’s Miss Allie, a certified teacher, for a weekly literacy-based playgroup at the Rutland Free Library’s Fox Room. Light snacks will be provided, along with crafts, songs, games, and more! To register, email allie.griffiths@rcpcc.org. Info: rutlandfree.org.
Vermont Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Depot Park, Evelyn St., downtown Rutland. Free. The Vermont Farmers’ Market is one of the largest and most diverse farmers’ markets in Vermont, and the first to operate year round. The market brings together as many as 60 vendors. Seasonal produce, local meats, dairy products, freshly baked breads, jellies and jams, maple products, honey, CBD products, hot snacks, wine and spirits, artisan crafts and more. For more info visit: vtfarmersmarket.org.
Fall Storytime for 5 and Under
10:30-11:15 a.m. (Wednesdays through Nov.15) Fletcher Memorial Library, 88 Main St., Ludlow. Story Time is a wonderful weekly routine to establish with your young child. Each week focuses on early literacy activities, stories, songs and ends with a craft or science exploration. It is a great opportunity for your child to socialize and meet new friends and for adult caregivers to connect. Info: fmlnews.org/youth.
Market on the Green
3-6 p.m. On The Green, Woodstock. Free to browse. Local produce, crafts, and music take over the town center. Info: woodstockvt.com. (Every Wednesday until October 13.)
Cribbage!
3-5 p.m. Meeting room, Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. Free. Group for adult cribbage players. Info: hartlandlibraryvt.org
Kids’ Watercolor Class
4–5:30 p.m. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. $25. Instructor: Dale Bills. Must get at least 5 students. Must pre-register. Info and registration: chaffeeartcenter.org..
An Evening with Franz Kafka: Readings and Commentary
6:30-8 p.m. Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St, Rutland. Free. Diana Bigelow and Jim Stapleton will present selected readings and commentary, followed by a question and answer period. Info: rutlandfree.org/calendar-events.
Name that Fish Stew! Cooking Class
6:30-9:30 p.m. Bridgewater Corners, Bridgewater. Cost is $95. Chef Ted will teach the skills to create a delicious New England seafood stew with shellfish and vegetables. For more info visit odysseyeventsvt. com.
New Kanon Jazz Trio featuring Zachary Hampton
7 p.m. Stone Valley Arts, 145 East Main St., Poultney. Donation of $10 is suggested. The classic Jazz Cafe series featuring the New Kanon Jazz Trio with special sax guest Zachary Hampton. Listeners can expect to be indulged with works from the bebop and swing era of jazz performed with inspiration and knowledge taken from the great tenor saxophone players like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Coleman Hawkins, and Stan Getz. Info: stonevalleyarts.org.
Storytime! at Rutland Free Library
10-11 a.m. (Every week except Thanksgiving Thursday.) Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. Storytime promotes early literacy and socialization skills in a fun setting. Each session might offer stories, movement, and an activity. Geared towards ages 2-5. Info: rutlandfree.org.
Killington Bone Builders
10 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library in the meeting room. Weights are provided. For additional information call the library at 802-422-9765.
Toddler Storytime
10:30-11:30 a.m. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Join us to enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme of the week. For young children ages 20 months to 3½ years. Info: normanwilliams.org.
Ukulele Group
Noon–1 p.m. Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. Free. Meet on Thursdays as musician Steven Wilson leads the group through specific sheet music. All levels welcome. This is not a class, but a group enjoying playing the ukulele together. Must pre-register: chaffeeartcenter.square.site or call 802-775-0356.
Farmers’ Market Fair Haven
3-6 p.m. Village Green, Fair Haven. The Fair Haven market boasts a variety of seasonal produce, flowers and herbs, dairy, maple products, tasty foods prepared by local chefs, fun crafts, and much more. Info:vtfarmersmarket.org. (Last day is Oct. 26.)
Feast and Field: DJ Dance Party
5:30 p.m. Fable Farm Fermentory, 1525 Royalton Turnpike, Barnard. $5. The final Feast & Field of the year! Come enjoy some autumn evening fun. We will blast dance tunes late into the night. Info: feastandfield.com.
Bigfoot Experience with Mike Familant
6 p.m. 2998 River Road, Killington. Join lead investigator and producer of the show “In the Shadow of Big Red Eye” as he shares 12 years of experience researching and tracking down the truth behind North America’s iconic cryptid, Bigfoot. He will produce some extraordinary evidence backed by facts, along with some of the unfortunate experiences which come along with Bigfooting. Stay for the Q&A. Info: sherburnelibrary.org.
Urban Legends Walk
6-7:30 p.m. Meet at Depot Park, 15 Evelyn St., Rutland. Free. Join Come Alive Outside for a 1-mile stroll to discover truths and urban legends about Rutland. We promise 10% of our stories are true. Meet at Depot Park. We leave right on time. Info: comealiveoutside.com.
FRIDAY
9/29
The Killington Classic
6 a.m. Killington Ski Resort, 227 E Mountain Rd, Killington. $499-$999. A new golf tournament featuring a festival village and live music will take place on the day before Brewfest at the Killington Golf Course. Info: killington.com/things-to-do/events/events-calendar/the-killington-classic.
Brandon Farmers’ Market
9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 27. Central Park, Brandon. Free. Locally made produce, goods, and crafts. Info:brandonfarmersmarketvt.com/about.
Artery at Chaffee Art Center
10am-noon. (Fridays) Chaffee Art Center, 16 So. Main St., Rutland. $10-$20. Weekly Adult group for connection and inspiration. A time and place to create with others. Painting in all mediums welcome. No set topic or instructor, attendees will work on their individual artwork. When possible to include 30 minute technique focus with rotating artists. Must pre-register. Info and registration: chaffeeartcenter.org.
Story Time at the Library
10:30-11:30 a.m. Sherburne Library, 2998 River Road, Killington. Free. Info: sherburnelibrary.org.
Story Hour
11 a.m. Shrewsbury Library. Free. Babies to 7- or 8-year- olds. Have fun in the fall with stories. Info: shrewsburylibrary.org.
Guided Forest Stewardship Walk, Danby
3-5 p.m. Smokey House Center, 426 Danby Mountain Road, Danby. Free. Join us at Smokey House Center for a forest walk discussing bird habitat and stewardship. info: vt.audubon.org.
Autumn Wild Mushroom Foray and Tasting
9:30 a.m.-noon. Audubon Vermont, Education Barn, 255 Sherman Hollow Road, Huntington. $45-$50. Join Ari Rockland-Miller of The Mushroom Forager on a tour of September’s wild flavors. When summer rains fall, the forests of Vermont can harbor a great diversity of wild mushrooms, including choice edibles like yellowfoot chanterelles, porcini, and hedgehog mushrooms. This guided foray will explore the woods around the Green Mountain Audubon Center while introducing mushroom hunting safety, strategy, ethics and sustainability. After the hunt, The Mushroom Forager’s Jenna Antonino DiMare will prepare a simple but delicious tasting. vt.audubon.org.
Mint-acular expo
10 a.m.-5 p.m. The MINT Rutland’s Makerspace, 112 Quality Lane, Rutland. Free. Every one of our shops will be open and operational. Demonstrations and hands-on projects abound. Come get a tour of our 20,000-square-foot makerspace. Meet some of our maker community. Learn more about classes and membership. Info and registration: rutlandmint.org.
Make & Take Saturday Kids Class
10:30-11:30 a.m. Ages: 6-12. Weekly fun activity featuring arts and crafts. $15. Minimum required: 5 students. Must pre-register. Info: chaffeeartcenter.org.
Vermont Farmers’ Market
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Depot Park, Evelyn St., downtown Rutland. Free. The Vermont Farmers’ Market is one of the largest and most diverse farmers’ markets in Vermont, and the first to operate year round. The market brings together as many as 60 vendors. Seasonal produce, local meats, dairy products, freshly baked breads, jellies and jams, maple products, honey, CBD products, hot snacks, wine and spirits, artisan crafts and more. For more info visit: vtfarmersmarket.org.
Stone Valley Arts: The Art of the Creative Process
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney. Free. Five amazing Vermont artists and the internationally renowned creator of artistic light fixtures in metal, Hubbardton Forge, join forces in this show to demonstrate how much variety there is in the creative process, and how important those processes are to the final outcomes. Info: Stonevalleyarts.org.
33rd Annual Chili Cook-off
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Main Street, Poultney. Free. Chili competition and tasting. Entertainment with EnerJazz Big Band, a silent auction/basket raffle will line the center of Main Street and the famous Chili T-shirts will be back. This year the Chili Cook Off will include the Rolling Rooster food truck. Anyone interested in entering as a chili cooker should reach out to Rotarian Craig at bmwride2012@yahoo.com or 518-321-6354. Info: poultneyareachamber.com/events/33rd-annual-chili-cook-off.
Rutland Railroad Museum & Model Club
11 a.m.-3 p.m. 79 Depot Lane, Center Rutland. Free. Children of all ages will delight in the HO scale model railroad operating display (HO is a rail transport modeling scale using a 1:87 scale). The depot is now a museum that displays hundreds of rare or antique model trains, photographs, signs and diverse memorabilia saved from an earlier time, including the former Rutland Railroad Caboose #45. Info: rutlandrailway.org.
Okemo Mountain School‘s 13th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament
Noon-6 p.m. Crown Point Country Club,155 Golf Course Road, Springfield. $130-$475. Lunch and registration start at noon with a shotgun start at 1 pm. Lunch and a drink is included in the registration fee, as well as a Hydro Flask cooler mug and other great prizes. Info: okemomountainschool.org/events-calendar/2023golftournament.
Artist Demo at The VAULT
Noon-2 p.m. The VAULT, 68 Main St., Springfield. Free. Artist Lynn VanNatta will share her passion for oil painting at a special artist demo. Enjoy shopping the creations of 125 artists in our historic 1907 bank with a real vault. Info: galleryvault@vermontel.net.
‘Dungeons & Dragons’ for Kids
12-4 p.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St, Rutland. Free. Join in on the fun with other kids interested in “Dungeons and Dragons.” Info: rutlandfree.org.
Killington Brewfest
1-5 p.m. Pico Ski Resort, 73 Alpine Dr., Mendon. $66-$88. Wet your whistle amidst stunning autumn foliage and enjoy live music, fabulous food offerings, dozens of the finest craft beers, ciders and seltzers in the region, and grand mountain views. The tasting session will rock with live music from start to finish. To kick things off, we’ll have music from The Gully Boys, followed by a performance by the Chris Pallutto Band. Info: picomountain.com/things-to-do/events/calendar/pico-brewfest.
Fall Foliage Yoga Hike with Miss Amanda
2-4 p.m. Mission Farm, 316 Mission Farm Road, Killington. $35. Hike a 500-foot rise uphill on the trails behind the church. Along the way, we’ll do accessible yoga poses, breath work, and meditation.Amanda will read inspiring quotations. Info: missionfarmvt.org/events/fall-foliage-yoga-hike-with-miss-amanda.
Urban Legends Walk—Ghost Edition
4:30-6 p.m. Meet at Depot Park, 15 Evelyn St., Rutland. Free. Join Come Alive Outside for a 1-mile stroll to discover truths and urban legends about Rutland. We promise 10% of our stories are true. Costumes encouraged. We leave right on time. Info: comealiveoutside.com.
Tales to Tails: Kids Reading to Dogs
5-6 p.m. Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St, Rutland. Free. Join some of our favorite therapy dogs in the Children’s Room to practice your reading. Perfect for beginning readers, there is no better audience to practice on. Info: rutlandfree.org
Bennie and the Jets—Elton John Tribute
7 p.m. Paramount Theatre, 30 Center St., Rutland. $30-$39. Bennie and the Jets is the premier Elton John Tribute Band. Info: paramountvt.org.
Stewart Maple’s Tap to Table
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Stewart Maple Marketplace, 5444 VT Route 103, Cuttingsville. Free. An open air autumn market that supports and celebrates Vermont’s craftspeople, artists, specialty foods, and the beginning of the autumn season! Held rain or shine Sunday, Oct. 1, on the lawn of the Stewart Maple Marketplace in the hamlet of Cuttingsville, on Route 103 south of Rutland. Enjoy local vendors, live music, and food! Check out our facebook page for vendor spotlights, details, photos, and more. Info: facebook.com/TapToTable.
Stone Valley Arts: The Art of the Creative Process
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Stone Valley Arts, 145 E. Main St., Poultney. Free. Five amazing Vermont artists and the internationally renowned creator of artistic light fixtures in metal, Hubbardton Forge, join forces in this show to demonstrate how much variety there is in the creative process, and how important those processes are to the final outcomes. Info: Stonevalleyarts.org.
Mountain Bike Season Passholder Appreciation Day
11 a.m. Killington Ski Resort. A day full of racing, music, giveaways, and free food. Head to our usual Bike Bum course on lower Rabbit Hole for a timed run from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and enjoy a BBQ buffet outside at the Snowshed Umbrella Bar from 2-4 p.m. All you need to do is scan your pass and pick up a ticket at the Snowshed ticket windows beforehand. After you have your food, stick around for a free raffle for all passholders starting at 4:30 p.m. Info: killington.com.
Bird’s Eye View – Hawk Watch
1-3 p.m. Mt. Ascutney State Park in Windsor. Included with park admission fee. The Connecticut River Valley is a major flyway for migrating raptors, and Mt. Ascutney is an ideal place to catch a glimpse of them. Join us at the summit trailhead to mingle with Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) researchers during their hawk watch season on the mountain! Activities will include a meet and greet with a live raptor from VINS, and an opportunity to watch for migrating hawks through spotting telescopes at the summit. Info: vinsweb.org.
An Afternoon of Poetry with Madeleine May Kunin: ‘Walk with Me’
2 p.m. Taso on Center, 22 Center St., Rutland. An afternoon of poetry and discussion with Governor Madeleine May Kunin to celebrate the release of her second collection of poetry, “Walk With Me.” Pricing and info: phoenixbooks.biz/events.
Babies and Toddlers Rock
10-10:30 a.m. Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St. Rutland. Free. A music and pre-literacy program for children 0-24 months. Children and caregivers love this program, join us and see why. Info: rutlandfree.org.
Killington Bone Builders
10 a.m. Sherburne Memorial Library in the meeting room. Free. Weights are provided. For additional information call the library at 802-422-9765.
The Soufflé Also Rises and Apple-Tart Cooking Class
12-3 p.m. Bridgewater Corners, Bridgewater. $80. Learn how to make our un-classic fallen soufflé using the classic combo of Vermont dairy and eggs. Then with apples from local orchards, you’ll learn to make a light and delicious apple tart with Vermont maple cream. For more info, call or email us to discuss. 802-342-1513 or visit odysseyeventsvt.com.
Poetry Group
4-5:30 p.m. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Are you looking for feedback on your poems? You are invited to join the poetry group at NWPL for sharing and critique. Info: normanwilliams.org.
Paul Holes and Robin Gaby Fisher: ‘Unmasked: My Life Solving America’s Cold Cases’
6-8 p.m. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, 31 The Green #2, Woodstock. $30 (includes event and autographed copy of “Unmasked”). Join us for an exclusive evening with former cold case investigator Paul Holes, the detective who found the Golden Gate Killer, and Pulitzer-prize winning author Robin Gaby Fisher for a lively evening of conversation as they discuss their new book “Unmasked.” Reception and book signing, 6-7 p.m. Interview and Q&A, 7-8 p.m. Info: pentanglearts.org.
Name that Fish Stew! Cooking Class
6:30-9:30 p.m. Bridgewater Corners, Bridgewater. Cost is $95. Chef Ted will teach the skills to create a delicious New England seafood stew with shellfish and vegetables. For more info visit odysseyeventsvt. com.
Bird & Wildflower Walks
7:30-10:30 a.m. Wells. Free. Meet at the Delaney Woods parking area (enter E. Delaney Cross Road off North Street in Wells, across from the Lakeside Park. Join Slate Valley Trails and the Rutland County Audubon Society for weekly slow-paced (3 to 4 miles, 3 to 4 hour) bird & wildflower walks in the Poultney area, on the trails of the SVT system. The walks are at a slow pace with lots of opportunities for observing & photographing. Info: slatevalleytrails.org.
Needlepoint Get-togethers
10 a.m.-Noon. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. Welcoming needleworkers at all levels. Bring your work-in-progress, needles, and threads or yarns, for a morning of sharing and encouragement. Info: normanwilliams.org.
Storytime at Hartland Public Library
10:30-11:30 a.m. Hartland Public Library, 153 Route 5, Hartland. We’ll read books, color, play with Legos, and have fun. Each week we’ll explore different themes of books. Recommended for ages 0-5 but all are welcome. All books read during story time count toward 1000 Books Before Kindergarten. Info: hartlandlibraryvt.org.
Springfield Area Parent Child Center Playgroup
10:30 – a.m.-Noon. Fletcher Memorial Library, 88 Main St., Ludlow. Free. Ages birth to 6. Playgroups provide parents and children with opportunities to socialize, learn and have fun in a safe environment lead by parent child center specialist. Info: fmlnews.org.
Baby Story Time
10:30-11 a.m. Norman Williams Public Library, 10 The Green, Woodstock. Free. This story time features short stories, interspersed with songs, finger puppet plays, free play, and more. It is geared for children ages birth to 20 months and will run for about 20 minutes. Info: normanwilliams.org.
Stories on a String
10-10:30 a.m. Fox Room, Rutland Free Library, 10 Court St., Rutland. Free. Join Ms. Helen of Green Mountain Music for interactive storytelling and songs for all ages! No registration is required, free to all. Geared for ages 2 and up. If the weather is nice, find us on the back lawn (behind the Children’s Room, adjacent to the Grace Church parking lot). Info: rutlandfree.org.
Let’s Paint Like Van Gogh!
1-3 p.m. Sherburne Memorial Library, 2998 River Rd Fork, Killington. Free. The Starry Night is one of the world’s most beloved paintings. You can paint this painting whether you are a first-time painter or an experienced artist. Lauren Teton created a process to make it easy and fun and has painted it 7 times. Come to this party, and have a sip, or just paint! Lauren Teton, Artist. All materials will be provided. Consider wearing an old shirt. Bring a drink if you like. Info: sherburnelibrary.org.
Learn to Create Top-notch Veggie Dishes: Cooking Class
6:30-9:30 p.m. Bridgewater Corners, Bridgewater. This is a perfect class for vegetarians or vegans who want to learn how to make special dishes and for carnivores who are looking for unique vegetable accompaniments—and for everyone a delightful lunch or light supper. Call or email us to discuss. 802-342-1513 or info@odysseyeventsvt.com.
Swing Dancing Class
6:30-8 p.m. (Tuesdays) Fox Room Rutland Free Library,10 Court St., Rutland. Free. East Coast swing dancing. Move to music with Richard and Sue Good for beginners and intermediate swing dancers. Richard starts each class with instruction on steps; the rest is the dancing.
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