Vermont Public Community Calendar

Rocktoberfest returns to downtown Morrisville for its 14th annual celebration, transforming Portland Street into a lively Vermont fall festival filled with live music, local food, vendors, family-friendly activities, and the popular Adirondack Chair Auction. Named a Vermont Chamber of Commerce 2026 Signature Event, this free event invites visitors and locals alike to experience the creativity, community spirit, and small-town charm of the Lamoille Valley, just minutes from Stowe, while exploring Morrisville’s local shops and restaurants.

Under new leadership for 2026 comes a revitalized Danville Farmers Market with the community at heart. We'll have food cooking Brazilian style over an open flame, fresh produce, plant starts, maple, meat, rotating community organizations and activities, kid's events, and more. Come gather with us and see what life is like in Danville.

Staying locally at Sugar Ridge, Joe's Pond or other Danville accommodations? Come stock up for your stay, grab a sweet treat and stay for dinner or live music.

Join us for our free Wednesday night music series in the parlor. We will have music through April, visit our events page to see who is playing!

We’ll be serving cocktails and snacks in the parlor, but please make a reservation for our dining room or at the bar if you would like to join us for dinner that night.

A native of the Bronx, Samara Joy became entranced by classic R&B as a child and cut her teeth as a singer in her church’s gospel choir. And while her family history is deeply musical—her grandparents helmed the Philadelphia gospel group the Savettes, and her father, the musician and songwriter Antonio McLendon, has produced, composed and arranged his own astounding original work—she didn’t delve into the jazz tradition until college at SUNY Purchase. During her studies there she won the 2019 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, which introduced her to the larger jazz scene as a rising star to watch. She was heard, by audiences and critics alike, as a masterful interpreter of jazz standards and a rightful heiress of the sound, technique and charisma that defined her jazz heroines—including Vaughan, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln and Carmen McRae.

Joy released her self-titled debut on the Whirlwind label in 2021, followed a year later by Linger Awhile, her breakout Verve debut, of which Down Beat said, “With this beautiful recording, a silky-voiced star is born.” The album earned her a Grammy for Best Jazz Vocal Album in addition to a headline-making win for Best New Artist. A deluxe edition of the album was released, as well as the EPA Joyful Holiday, which took home Grammys for Best Jazz Vocal Album and Best Jazz Performance in 2025. Her latest Verve album, Portrait, which Joy co-produced with the veteran trumpeter/bandleader and multi-Grammy winner Brian Lynch, showcases the intimate, soulful chemistry she’s developed with her touring band, earning her an NAACP Image Award in 2025 for Outstanding Jazz Album and the GRAMMY for Best Vocal Jazz Album in 2026.Portrait also spotlights her burgeoning gifts as a lyricist, in ingenious arrangements that meld her thoughtful words with music by Charles Mingus, Sun Ra and her late mentor Barry Harris.

Looking for a fun and educational activity for your littlest sailor? Join us on Fridays at 10:30 for Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s weekly storytime!

Families with young children (recommended age 5 and younger) are invited to gather with a Museum educator in our historic summer camp building, the Roost, as we read some of our favorite stories about Lake Champlain and summer adventures on the water out loud for all to enjoy. Stories will be read as a group and there will also be coloring pages and crafts available afterwards.

Storytime meets every Friday from May 29–October 16. This program is free to attend with no registration required.

The Roost is situated off of a gravel path at the back of the Museum green. The ramp at the back of the building is accessible over grass. There is a high threshold at the entrance of the ramp. For accessibility requests please contact us by email at info@lcmm.org or by phone at 802-475-2022.

Under new leadership for 2026 comes a revitalized Danville Farmers Market with the community at heart. We'll have food cooking Brazilian style over an open flame, fresh produce, plant starts, maple, meat, rotating community organizations and activities, kid's events, and more. Come gather with us and see what life is like in Danville.

Staying locally at Sugar Ridge, Joe's Pond or other Danville accommodations? Come stock up for your stay, grab a sweet treat and stay for dinner or live music.

Join us for our free Wednesday night music series in the parlor. We will have music through April, visit our events page to see who is playing!

We’ll be serving cocktails and snacks in the parlor, but please make a reservation for our dining room or at the bar if you would like to join us for dinner that night.

History lies in the depths of Lake Champlain, waiting to share its secrets and stories. In 2026, we’re opening up our vaults and taking a DEEP DIVE into the past with Museum experts, archaeologists, historians, and educators in our free evening conversation series!

Join us every other Wednesday from June through October for a free “Deep Dives” talk. Each evening will include an expert presentation and time for questions and conversation at the end.

Deep Dives is free to attend with registration. A complimentary drink from Shacksbury cider is included with your free registration.

Looking for a fun and educational activity for your littlest sailor? Join us on Fridays at 10:30 for Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s weekly storytime!

Families with young children (recommended age 5 and younger) are invited to gather with a Museum educator in our historic summer camp building, the Roost, as we read some of our favorite stories about Lake Champlain and summer adventures on the water out loud for all to enjoy. Stories will be read as a group and there will also be coloring pages and crafts available afterwards.

Storytime meets every Friday from May 29–October 16. This program is free to attend with no registration required.

The Roost is situated off of a gravel path at the back of the Museum green. The ramp at the back of the building is accessible over grass. There is a high threshold at the entrance of the ramp. For accessibility requests please contact us by email at info@lcmm.org or by phone at 802-475-2022.

Under new leadership for 2026 comes a revitalized Danville Farmers Market with the community at heart. We'll have food cooking Brazilian style over an open flame, fresh produce, plant starts, maple, meat, rotating community organizations and activities, kid's events, and more. Come gather with us and see what life is like in Danville.

Staying locally at Sugar Ridge, Joe's Pond or other Danville accommodations? Come stock up for your stay, grab a sweet treat and stay for dinner or live music.

Join us for an 8-class series taught by Technology for Tomorrow! Designed to help adult learners build advanced workplace-ready technology skills, BTC's Tier 2 Digital Literacy course is intended for learners who already have basic computer experience and are ready to strengthen their confidence using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based tools, and cross-platform navigation. Each 1.5-hour session provides hands-on, practical instruction using Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, and Slides, with clear connections to how these skills transfer to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

VSAC tuition assistance may be available to eligible adult learners and can cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, contact btcadulted@bsdvt.org.

Join us for our free Wednesday night music series in the parlor. We will have music through April, visit our events page to see who is playing!

We’ll be serving cocktails and snacks in the parlor, but please make a reservation for our dining room or at the bar if you would like to join us for dinner that night.

Join us online or in-person from the Springfield Vermont Town Library every third Friday (October 2025 through September 2026) for a 60-minute chair yoga practice. You'll learn some accessible movements that you can do right from your seat, leaving you feeling mobile, grounded and focused. We'll pay special attention to practices that boost our brains and soothe our nervous systems, so we can take the benefits with us between sessions.

Head to the library or tune in live from wherever you are in the world to follow along. Those who register online will also get access to the recordings so they can watch classes again and again.

Let me know if you have any questions by emailing jo@jobregnard.com.

BONUS: Enjoy the chair yoga video recorded at the Springfield Town Library on Sept. 11, 2025, as soon as you sign up!

You can simply walk in to the library and join us live in-person for FREE (no need to pre-register). For online access--which includes all recordings-- choose from among the following options:

* Springfield Town Library cardholders can contact the library at 802-885-3108 or stlib@vermontel.net to receive a coupon code for FREE online access (including all recordings)

* Pay $120 up front for the entire year ($10/class)

* Pay $10 for your first class, then be charged $10 automatically every 30 days for a year ($10/class)

* Pay what you wish up front for the entire year (minimum of $99, or $8.25/class)

* Purchase a day pass for $10 and get 24-hour access to all available recordings and livestreams.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you'd like to use the Day Pass option to attend just one class and see all the available chair yoga recordings, sign up just before the class as the 24-hour access clock starts ticking as soon as you register.

Choose whichever option works best for you at checkout!

Looking for a fun and educational activity for your littlest sailor? Join us on Fridays at 10:30 for Lake Champlain Maritime Museum’s weekly storytime!

Families with young children (recommended age 5 and younger) are invited to gather with a Museum educator in our historic summer camp building, the Roost, as we read some of our favorite stories about Lake Champlain and summer adventures on the water out loud for all to enjoy. Stories will be read as a group and there will also be coloring pages and crafts available afterwards.

Storytime meets every Friday from May 29–October 16. This program is free to attend with no registration required.

The Roost is situated off of a gravel path at the back of the Museum green. The ramp at the back of the building is accessible over grass. There is a high threshold at the entrance of the ramp. For accessibility requests please contact us by email at info@lcmm.org or by phone at 802-475-2022.

Join us on the third Friday each month for our series showcasing impressive and diverse NEK musical talent. You'll encounter new and familiar performers in the spectacular setting of the Art Gallery.

February 20 Ed Morgan
March 20 Bob Amos
April 17 Tom Stamp
May 15 Sue Persson
June 19 Jon Speer and the Meld

These concerts are free, ADA accessible, and open to the public.

Part of the Jane Austen weekend at The Governor's House, the tea is open to the public. Although this is a full English afternoon tea made popular during the Victorian Era with scones, jam, clotted cream, finger sandwiches, and tea cakes, there will be readings and discussion of tea the way Jane Austen would have enjoyed it during the Regency Period.

Join us for an 8-class series taught by Technology for Tomorrow! Designed to help adult learners build advanced workplace-ready technology skills, BTC's Tier 2 Digital Literacy course is intended for learners who already have basic computer experience and are ready to strengthen their confidence using Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, cloud-based tools, and cross-platform navigation. Each 1.5-hour session provides hands-on, practical instruction using Google Drive, Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, and Slides, with clear connections to how these skills transfer to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

VSAC tuition assistance may be available to eligible adult learners and can cover all or part of the program cost. For more information or to inquire about eligibility, contact btcadulted@bsdvt.org.

History lies in the depths of Lake Champlain, waiting to share its secrets and stories. In 2026, we’re opening up our vaults and taking a DEEP DIVE into the past with Museum experts, archaeologists, historians, and educators in our free evening conversation series!

Join us every other Wednesday from June through October for a free “Deep Dives” talk. Each evening will include an expert presentation and time for questions and conversation at the end.

Deep Dives is free to attend with registration. A complimentary drink from Shacksbury cider is included with your free registration.

The 25th Gilfeather Turnip Festival and Gilfeather Turnip Contest will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m in Wardsboro, VT. Free admission. Rain or shine! Locations are at the Town Hall, the Wardsboro Public Library and the Big Tent – all on Main Street.

This is America’s best turnip culinary event, showcasing Vermont's state vegetable! Join the whole town for Gilfeather turnip soup at the outdoor soup kiosk, turnip flavored treats, farmers’ market, craft vendors, children’s games, 1000+ lbs of turnip, library book sale and turnip seeds. Also on sale are turnip-themed gifts, and much more. Enter the Turnip Contest! Parking $5 donation.

Sponsoring Organizations: Trustees of the Wardsboro Public Library, with support from the Wardsboro Library Volunteers, the Wardsboro School Club and Boy Scout troop 461.

Part of the Jane Austen weekend at The Governor's House, the tea is open to the public. Although this is a full English afternoon tea made popular during the Victorian Era with scones, jam, clotted cream, finger sandwiches, and tea cakes, there will be readings and discussion of tea the way Jane Austen would have enjoyed it during the Regency Period.