Ongoing now through Nov. 2—RUTLAND—Stop in at the Rutland Free Library to enter the Great Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Stop by the front desk to pick up a foam pumpkin and tips and tricks sheet with the rules. Take it home to decorate, but don’t forget— it should look like a book character or represent a…

Saturday, Oct. 12, at noon—POULTNEY—Halloween season arrives early in Poultney with a Spooktacular Family Mask Making event at Stone Valley Arts (SVA) on Saturday, Oct.12 from noon to 3 p.m. This creepy crafting drop-in program is free and open to local families. Stop in at SVA for a frightfully good time to make Halloween masks whether they…

Thursday, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m.—CASTLETON—Celebrate Hubbardton Forge’s 50th-anniversary manufacturing in Vermont on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 4-7 p.m. Take a self-guided tour to see how Hubbardton Forge makes its iconic lighting fixtures, including the Forge’s iconic Corona Pendant. Witness Hubbardton Forge makers in action! There will be a table lamp raffle that will benefit…

Friday, Oct. 11, at 7 p.m. —WOODSTOCK—Vermont’s Chad Hollister Band lights up the historic Woodstock Town Hall Theater with an electrifying performance. The nine-piece ensemble features four horns, bass, drums, percussion, and three-part harmonies, blending folk, rock, funk, and reggae into a unique sound. Chad Hollister, whose music evokes artists like Paul Simon, Jack Johnson,…

Friday-Sunday, Oct. 11-13, at 10 a.m. — RUTLAND — The Vermont State Fairgrounds will host the anticipated Vintage Market Days of Vermont. This upscale indoor/outdoor market offers a curated collection of original art, antiques, handmade crafts, home décor, outdoor furnishings, jewelry, clothing, and more. In addition to unique items, visitors can enjoy seasonal treats and…

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13.—WOODSTOCK—Celebrate the creativity of local artisans at the Woodstock Rec Center’s annual apples, crafts, and food truck festival. Over 100 juried craftspeople will showcase stunning jewelry, paintings, pottery, photography, and more. Enjoy offerings from specialty food producers and food trucks as you explore unique handmade treasures. The event runs Saturday, Oct. 12, from…

Saturday, Oct. 12—KILLINGTON—Get ready to embrace the crisp air and autumn colors at Killington’s Harvest Faire on Saturday, Oct. 12. Located at the Snowshed Base Area, this all-day event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. offers a perfect blend of seasonal fun, entertainment, and relaxation for the entire family. And the best part? Admission to…

Sunday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. —PITTSFORD—The Pittsford Sheep Festival returns to the Pittsford Recreation Area off Furnace Road, offering a free day of entertainment. This event has brings together local craft vendors, felters, and spinners to showcase their skills and products. Festivalgoers can experience sheep shearing demonstrations at 11:15 a.m., 1:45 p.m., and 3:15…

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. —WOODSTOCK—Billings Farm & Museum invites guests to its annual Harvest Celebration, offering two days of family-friendly activities, seasonal treats, and hands-on harvest fun. Set against the backdrop of vibrant fall foliage, enjoy horse-drawn wagon rides, traditional barn dances with live music by Shady Rill, pumpkin bowling, crafts for children,…

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. —RUTLAND—The Chaffee Art Center will host the 63rd Annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival in Rutland’s Main Street Park at the junction of Routes 4 and 7. This two-day event features juried fine artists, craftspeople, specialty food vendors, and free activities for children. Guests can enjoy live…

WED 10/9 LUDLOW6 p.m. Off the Rails – Learn to Line DancePOULTNEY7 p.m. Poultney Pub - Open Mic with Danny LangQUECHEE6 p.m. Public House Pub – Chris PalluttoRUTLAND8 p.m. Center Street Alley – Full PA/Backline Open Mic hosted by Josh LaFave THURS 10/10 BRANDON5:30 p.m. Red Clover Ale Company – Open Mic hosted by Emily…

 By Bonnie Kirn Donahue, UVM Ext. Master Gardener   Rather than leaving a field or patch of soil open over the winter, consider cover crops. A cover crop is basically a temporary seeding of an area that would otherwise have exposed soil. The crop is a placeholder for future crops that will be grown there.…

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m. — RUTLAND — GFour Productions, winners of 68 Drama Desk and 54 Tony Awards, will present “Menopause The Musical 2: Cruising Through ‘The Change’” at The Paramount Theatre for a one-night-only performance on Tuesday. This uproarious sequel to the internationally acclaimed Menopause The Musical continues the comedic exploration of menopause,…

Vermont author Ethan Tapper’s first book: “How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World” will be published on Sept. 10 by Broadleaf Books. The launch of “How to Love a Forest” will be celebrated with a book tour throughout New England.  How to Love a Forest, which has received the…

I’ve known Chad Hollister for about 25 years now. I’ve seen him solo, duo, trio, quartet; I’ve even seen him when he was in Entrain. Needless to say I’m a big fan of his music, but I’ve never seen the big band. I’ve always wanted to so I’m excited I finally get to see it,…