Arts, Dining & Entertainment

LUDLOW—Forage Bakery will join the Ludlow Farmers Market as a part-time vendor this summer, offering artisan baked goods, including sourdough bread, cinnamon buns, and bagels. All items are 100% gluten-free, mostly vegan, and made with all-organic flours. Catch Forage Bakery on Depot Street in Ludlow during the Sunday markets on July 6, 13, 20, and…

Saturdays at 8 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—Let local guide Richard Adams be your navigator through the shadows of Woodstock to discover haunted secrets hiding in plain sight. On this 45-minute walking tour (weather permitting) through the historic downtown, you’ll uncover chilling tales of haunted homes and eerie encounters that still haunt the streets today. Gather by the Green…

QUECHEE—The Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) has launched an engaging summer schedule filled with wildlife education programs to captivate visitors of all ages. Running daily through the end of October, these offerings are included with regular admission to the VINS Nature Center and provide hands-on, nature-based experiences led by expert educators and wildlife specialists.…

July 5-6 and July 8-9—MIDDLEBURY and MANCHESTER—Vermont’s Circus Smirkus kicks off its 38th annual Big Top Tour this summer, bringing its high-energy, youth-powered performances to Middlebury on July 5 & 6, and Manchester on July 8 & 9. Fresh off its opening weekend in Greensboro, the award-winning youth circus will roll into the Mary Hogan…

Saturday, July 5 at 1 p.m.—LAKE ST. CATHERINE—The Lake St. Catherine Association (LSCA) will host its 13th annual boat parade on Saturday afternoon, inviting residents and visitors to join in the colorful summer tradition. Participants are encouraged to decorate their boats and compete for top honors in four crowd-pleasing categories: Most Original, Most Patriotic, Funniest,…

Friday and Sunday, July 4 and 6, all day—WOODSTOCK— This Independence Day weekend, Woodstock will offer two days of classic, family-friendly festivities, with special events taking place on Friday, July 4, and Sunday, July 6. Fourth on the Farm Kicking off the holiday weekend, Billings Farm & Museum will host “4th on the Farm” on…

Friday, July 4, all day—POULTNEY — The historic town of Poultney is gearing up for a vibrant and fun-filled 4th of July celebration on Friday. From pancakes to parades, puppets to pyrotechnics, the day offers something for all ages. The celebration kicks off bright and early with a pancake breakfast at 7:30 a.m. at the…

Saturday, July 5, all day—BRANDON — If your Fourth of July calendar is already full — or if you’re simply looking to stretch the holiday weekend — Brandon has you covered. On Saturday, July 5, the town hosts its annual Independence Day celebration with a jam-packed schedule of free, family-friendly festivities from morning to night.…

Thursday, 7/3 Brownsville Independence Day Celebration on the Mountain6-10 p.m. Ascutney Outdoors, 449 Ski Tow Road, Brownsville. Celebrate with live music by the Fire House Dixie Land Band, food vendors including Moonlighters, Wicked Awesome BBQ, and Lazy Cow Ice Cream. Enjoy a raffle and fireworks by Northstar Fireworks. No BBQs allowed; BYOB policy available at…

WED 7/2 BRANDON6 p.m. Brandon Inn (Behind) - Music at the Riverbend with Jenni Johnson LONDONDERRY6:30 p.m. New American Grill – Trivia hosted by Zach Yak LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line Dance with Britt  POULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub – Open Mic hosted by Danny Lang PROCTORSVILLE6 p.m. SVEC Memorial Green –…

If you’ve been waiting for a movie to get you off the couch and into a theater, wait no longer: “F1: The Movie” is the type of film that was tailor-made for summer entertainment. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski and action producer Jerry Bruckheimer, the duo who brought the movie box office back from…

By James Kent This past weekend, June 21-22, people came from all over New England to participate in the 45th annual Hot Air Balloon Festival. Music, food, games, and fun were available for all ages throughout the weekend, but the main attraction was the hot air balloons. And for those looking to see these gigantic,…

June 29 at 4 p.m.—WESTON—The acclaimed Mowitz-Hong Duo will open the 27th season of the Sundays On The Hill concert series in Weston at the historic Parish Church, located at 144 Main St. The duo— pianist Sahun Sam Hong and cellist Zachary Mowitz—will perform works by Clara Schumann, Robert Schumann, Leos Janácek, and Johannes Brahms.…

The Mojo Birds don’t come around often. Most of them hail from Colorado, with one member residing in North Carolina and one local member from Shrewsbury. If you have the chance to see them, I highly recommend doing so. I got to see them last summer at the Killington Block Party. They put on a…