Friday-Sunday, Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK— Discover how Thanksgiving was observed in rural Vermont in the 1890s. Over Thanksgiving weekend, costumed interpreters demonstrate preparing traditional Thanksgiving fare in the kitchen at Billings Farm. Enjoy a cup of spiced cider before boarding the wagon for a ride around the farm. There will be hands-on activities…

Friday, Nov. 29 at 8:30 a.m.—LUDLOW—  Okemo Mountain School is scheduled to host Trot It Off, a 5k running/walking race on Nov. 29. This community event takes place each year on the Friday following Thanksgiving and is perfect for the avid runner or the recreational walker hoping to burn off the calories from that extra…

Thursday, Nov. 28 at 10 a.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Zack’s Place Turkey Trot, a 5K run and walk held on Thanksgiving Day, was first established in 2007, and has become a dependable annual fundraiser ever since. In 2007, almost 200 people participated. In 2017, over 1,700 people participated and raised $78,000. All of the proceeds of the race…

Thursday, Nov. 28 at 7 a.m.—BRANDON—Create a new Thanksgiving morning tradition. Run, walk or stroll at the Neshobe Golf Course, with a chance to win your Thanksgiving Day pie. Every 10th finisher in the field receives a freshly made pie, plus, first place male and female winners. The run covers approximately 3 miles over hill…

Thursday, Nov. 28 at 9:30 a.m.—KILLINGTON—The 9th annual Killlington 5k Turkey Trot will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving day at the Pickle Barrel in Killington. The run will happen rain, snow or shine and proceeds benefit local charities and organizations. The primary beneficiary of the 2019 race is Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of…

By Virginia Dean In the last 30 years, the Long Trail Brewery has come a long way in more ways than one— from a modest brew house tucked into the basement of the Old Woolen Mill in Bridgewater Corners to a farmhouse-turned-pilot-brewing facility with pub and restaurant, from the original name of Mountain Brewers to…

Friday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—Teton Gravity Research is coming to Killington’s Snowshed Base Lodge for the winter kick-off party of the year. Join in to get hyped for the coming season with their new feature length ski and snowboard film, “Winterland.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and the film begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets…

‘Timeless’ confirms that the joys of winter are eternal Saturday, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m.—KILLINGTON—The only constant is change, but winter stoke is eternal. After seven decades of celebrating skiing and snowboarding, Warren Miller Entertainment can confirm that nothing compares to the anticipation of another season in the mountains. Saturday, kickoff winter with Warren Miller’s…

Don't miss the FREE outdoor concerts in the Festival Village area Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Friday, Recycled Percussion will perform at the Festival Village before the athlete bib presentation and fireworks, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, DJ Logic will perform after the first run and Grace Potter will perform following the second run. Then on…

Saturday, Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.—MIDDLEBURY— The Metropolitan Opera presents Philip Glass’s modern masterpiece “Akhnaten.” “Akhnaten” explores the life of the avant-garde pharaoh, who introduced the concept of monotheism to ancient Egypt, using texts drawn from ancient hymns, prayers, letters, and inscriptions—sung in their original languages set to Glass’s distinctive music. Director Phelim McDermott tackles another…

Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5p.m.—RUPERT—What happens on the Saturday before Thanksgiving? The annual Rupert Volunteer Fire Department Game Supper! On Saturday volunteers from the RVFD, Auxiliary, and dozens of additional community members, will be setting out the china plates, serving guests, filling baskets with bread, and slicing dozens of donated pies. Serving at the Rupert Firehouse/Community…

Saturday, Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.—RUTLAND—The folk duo Hungrytown is appearing in concert at the Rutland Unitarian Universalist Church at 117 West St. This will be a coffeehouse-style concert with some table seating and refreshments available for purchase. The 1895 marble Unitarian Universalist Church offers an intimate, comfortable, family-friendly venue and has a long history…

Saturday, Nov. 23 at 9 a.m. —KILLINGTON—Killington’s Loaded Turkey rail jam is back to kick off another great season of park competitions in the new Woodward Mountain Park.  They’re serving up Thanksgiving dinner on the podium, with a frozen turkey going out for first place and all the fixings going to second and third places.…

Saturday Nov. 23 at 7 p.m.—QUECHEE—Come warm your soul with good music and your belly with comfort food at the Public House in Quechee on Saturday, Nov. 23, when Kind Bud returns to perform. Taking the stage at 7 p.m., Kind Bud will bring his list of over 500 songs, which is circulated among patrons…

Saturday, Nov. 23 at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.—WOODSTOCK—The Woodstock Vermont Film Series at the Billings Farm & Museum presents Bess O’Brien’s acclaimed documentary, “Coming Home.” The film focuses on five people returning to their Vermont communities from prison. They receive help from the innovative COSA program (Circle of Support and Accountability) that helps reintegrate folks back…