Vermont Public Community Calendar

Experience St. Johnsbury sparkle and shine during the holiday season! Join us for shopping and nightlife on Friday, December 12th, and family fun all day long on Saturday, December 13th.

✨ On Friday, the event will bring a nightlife feel to the downtown shopping district, with activities at the Welcome Center, fire pits on Railroad Street, free sparklers and hot cocoa, a sparkle outfit competition at 7:30pm, horse drawn wagon rides, and many businesses staying open late until the Northstar Fireworks display at 8pm.

✨ On Saturday, family-friendly activities start at 9am and run late into the afternoon all throughout town, including shopping and dining promos, holiday craft bazaars, farm animal petting zoos, wagon rides, performances, and kid crafts galore.

✨ All weekend, get an extra boost when you participate in the annual Find Your Sparkle shop local rewards program. Purchases made on December 12 & 13 at any combination of independently owned small businesses count double towards earning your free reward!

Details for all of the activities, including times and locations, can be found at DiscoverStJohnsbury.com/StJSparkles.

The International Boutique is a much-loved annual event that offers unique items from around the world at wholesale prices. From Persian carpets to musical instruments, jewelry, housewares and unusual ornaments, there is something for everyone. Sponsored by AMURTEL, a non-profit based in Waitsfield, Vt., all proceeds go to support programs for women and children in need, here in Vermont and around the world.

Love Burlington and BCA are joining forces for a sixth season to present the BTV Winter Market! In the past, you may have joined us outside during the holiday season for winter cheer — but this year, we’re switching things up.

We’re moving indoors for a cozier vibe and condensing all the fun into two jam-packed weekends in two great locations. Featuring 30 local artists and makers, the Winter Market will be filled with unique gifts and a lively holiday atmosphere that makes every moment count.

Same tradition, fresh twist — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Come to downtown Brandon for a European-style Christmas Market! Imagine cozy booths and glowing tents snuggled together, holiday music, twinkling lights, spicy sausage sandwiches, hot mulled wine, handmade crafts and gifts, fresh greenery, rich cocoa, live performances, warm fires, cafe tables, rosy cheeks. On Saturdays there will be games, crafts, and entertainment for children at the Brandon Town Hall. Each evening there will be hot food, warm drinks, live entertainment, and shopping in the outdoor Winter Village.

Experience St. Johnsbury sparkle and shine during the holiday season! Join us for shopping and nightlife on Friday, December 12th, and family fun all day long on Saturday, December 13th.

✨ On Friday, the event will bring a nightlife feel to the downtown shopping district, with activities at the Welcome Center, fire pits on Railroad Street, free sparklers and hot cocoa, a sparkle outfit competition at 7:30pm, horse drawn wagon rides, and many businesses staying open late until the Northstar Fireworks display at 8pm.

✨ On Saturday, family-friendly activities start at 9am and run late into the afternoon all throughout town, including shopping and dining promos, holiday craft bazaars, farm animal petting zoos, wagon rides, performances, and kid crafts galore.

✨ All weekend, get an extra boost when you participate in the annual Find Your Sparkle shop local rewards program. Purchases made on December 12 & 13 at any combination of independently owned small businesses count double towards earning your free reward!

Details for all of the activities, including times and locations, can be found at DiscoverStJohnsbury.com/StJSparkles.

Morristown’s 25th Festival of Lights returns December 13 with this year’s theme, “Hometown for the Holidays.” Enjoy photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, hot chocolate, horse-drawn wagon rides, a holiday movie, puppet show, campfire s’mores, and performances by local choirs and St. Norbert’s Handbell Choir. Don’t miss the Nutcracker Preview at 1:00 p.m. After dark, take a drive to view and vote on homes and businesses in the Holiday Lights contest.

Join us for the 2025 Jamaica Holiday Market in beautiful Jamaica, Vermont on December 13 & 14 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. both days! Discover handmade treasures from local artisans — from pottery and jewelry to photography, textiles, and more. Enjoy a day of creativity, community, and craftsmanship in the heart of New England while supporting small businesses and local artisans! This event will take place inside the historic Jamaica Town Hall, located at 3735 VT Route 30 in Jamaica, Vermont.

Love Burlington and BCA are joining forces for a sixth season to present the BTV Winter Market! In the past, you may have joined us outside during the holiday season for winter cheer — but this year, we’re switching things up.

We’re moving indoors for a cozier vibe and condensing all the fun into two jam-packed weekends in two great locations. Featuring 30 local artists and makers, the Winter Market will be filled with unique gifts and a lively holiday atmosphere that makes every moment count.

Same tradition, fresh twist — and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

The International Boutique is a much-loved annual event that offers unique items from around the world at wholesale prices. From Persian carpets to musical instruments, jewelry, housewares and unusual ornaments, there is something for everyone. Sponsored by AMURTEL, a non-profit based in Waitsfield, Vt., all proceeds go to support programs for women and children in need, here in Vermont and around the world.

Come to downtown Brandon for a European-style Christmas Market! Imagine cozy booths and glowing tents snuggled together, holiday music, twinkling lights, spicy sausage sandwiches, hot mulled wine, handmade crafts and gifts, fresh greenery, rich cocoa, live performances, warm fires, cafe tables, rosy cheeks. On Saturdays there will be games, crafts, and entertainment for children at the Brandon Town Hall. Each evening there will be hot food, warm drinks, live entertainment, and shopping in the outdoor Winter Village.

The Vermont Farmers Market Holiday Fairs are the perfect destination for holiday shopping, offering a festive atmosphere with over 60 local vendors. Held on Sunday, December 14th from 9 AM to 4 PM at 251 West Street in Rutland, these fairs showcase a wide range of unique gifts! From handmade jewelry and cozy apparel to Vermont maple syrup, local honey, and CBD products. Shoppers can also enjoy delicious hot food and beverages while listening to live music. Plus, there are free goody bags for the first 50 kids as well as a craft table, making it a fun family-friendly event. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local artisans and find something special for everyone on your holiday list!

Join us for the 2025 Jamaica Holiday Market in beautiful Jamaica, Vermont on December 13 & 14 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. both days! Discover handmade treasures from local artisans — from pottery and jewelry to photography, textiles, and more. Enjoy a day of creativity, community, and craftsmanship in the heart of New England while supporting small businesses and local artisans! This event will take place inside the historic Jamaica Town Hall, located at 3735 VT Route 30 in Jamaica, Vermont.

A wonderful evening of mingling with friends, neighbors and family. There will be a delightful selection of cookies and sweets to sample and savor while enjoying the music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker. All are welcome and costumes are joyfully encouraged! Feel free to come dressed in festive or Nutcracker-inspired attire. We love it when fairies, ballerinas, tin soldiers and even dragons show up!

Come to downtown Brandon for a European-style Christmas Market! Imagine cozy booths and glowing tents snuggled together, holiday music, twinkling lights, spicy sausage sandwiches, hot mulled wine, handmade crafts and gifts, fresh greenery, rich cocoa, live performances, warm fires, cafe tables, rosy cheeks. On Saturdays there will be games, crafts, and entertainment for children at the Brandon Town Hall. Each evening there will be hot food, warm drinks, live entertainment, and shopping in the outdoor Winter Village.

Come to downtown Brandon for a European-style Christmas Market! Imagine cozy booths and glowing tents snuggled together, holiday music, twinkling lights, spicy sausage sandwiches, hot mulled wine, handmade crafts and gifts, fresh greenery, rich cocoa, live performances, warm fires, cafe tables, rosy cheeks. On Saturdays there will be games, crafts, and entertainment for children at the Brandon Town Hall. Each evening there will be hot food, warm drinks, live entertainment, and shopping in the outdoor Winter Village.

Come to downtown Brandon for a European-style Christmas Market! Imagine cozy booths and glowing tents snuggled together, holiday music, twinkling lights, spicy sausage sandwiches, hot mulled wine, handmade crafts and gifts, fresh greenery, rich cocoa, live performances, warm fires, cafe tables, rosy cheeks. On Saturdays there will be games, crafts, and entertainment for children at the Brandon Town Hall. Each evening there will be hot food, warm drinks, live entertainment, and shopping in the outdoor Winter Village.

Come to downtown Brandon for a European-style Christmas Market! Imagine cozy booths and glowing tents snuggled together, holiday music, twinkling lights, spicy sausage sandwiches, hot mulled wine, handmade crafts and gifts, fresh greenery, rich cocoa, live performances, warm fires, cafe tables, rosy cheeks. On Saturdays there will be games, crafts, and entertainment for children at the Brandon Town Hall. Each evening there will be hot food, warm drinks, live entertainment, and shopping in the outdoor Winter Village.

Celebrate the season with an afternoon of light, song, and community at Next Stage’s Winter Solstice Celebration! Join us from 2:00–3:00 pm for luminaria decorating and our festive cookie swap drop-off (bring a batch to share!). Return from 4:00–4:30 pm to pick up an assorted selection of cookies to take home.

From 3:00–4:30 pm, join friends and neighbors for a joyful Putney Holiday Community Sing-Along. Led by Rich Grumbine on guitar, the sing-along invites everyone to request and join in on favorites from a songbook of 60 beloved holiday tunes—traditional, secular, and children’s classics. Lyrics will be projected on the big screen so everyone can follow along.

Free and open to all!

The countdown to Highlight New Year's Eve is on! BCA is once again welcoming revelers from far and wide to celebrate NYE in Burlington. Everyone is invited to the biggest party of the year as we gather and celebrate the experiences and ideas that make our community a creative hub. Ring in 2026 with music, unique art events, circus, fireworks, and more in Burlington's vibrant waterfront and downtown.

Get your all-access ticket for only $18 before December 31.

Day-of tickets will be $20.

And families can snag special reserved seats to Circus Smirkus with our Big Top Button for $40.

Cabot Arts Presents presents the 6th annual Cabot Village 12th Night Celebration on Friday and Saturday, January 2nd and 3rrd in Cabot Vermont. The festival features an exciting array of performing arts and activities for all ages. Twelve events are featured in four venues throughout Cabot Village including concerts, dance, storytelling, theater, arts and crafts workshops, games bonfires, and outdoor activities including a sunset parade.

The concept of the “12th Night” Festival, though a nod to the 12 days of Christmas, is actually a reference to pre-Christian, Celtic, and Roman mid-winter celebrations which marked the end of the old year, and the rebirth of the new year.

Venues in Cabot Village include the Willey Building (town hall) auditorium, the Cabot United Church, and Harry’s Hardware. Outdoor activities will take place on the Cabot Village Common and on the Cabot Trails system.