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Woodstock’s rich heritage and culture come alive during special events and annual celebrations that are packed with New England flair. From intimate, farm-to-table parties to winter festivals, come discover what makes the Woodstock area such an inspiring place to visit.

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  • Art on the Barns

    69 Old River Road 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT, United States

    As the landscape shifts to the colorful hues and textures of autumn, Art on the Barns continues to unfold across the farm’s historic barns and buildings. This bold, outdoor exhibition breaks free from traditional gallery walls, featuring contemporary abstract works by Elise Whittemore and Will Gebhard, in collaboration with Soapbox Arts of Burlington, Vermont. Set...

  • All Hallows’ Eve: Spooky tunes, songs and tales from Scotland

    2095 Pomfret Road 2095 POMFRET ROAD, South Pomfret, VT, United States

    All Hallows’ Eve: Spooky Tunes, Songs, & Tales from Scotland: Join Louise Bichan and her band for a show featuring songs and tunes of a spooky nature from the Celtic Isles. Alongside the music, Bichan’s talents in storytelling (as evidenced in her multimedia project Out Of My Own Light) will be on full display through...

  • Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Norman Williams Public Library 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, United States

    Join the NWPL to read a few books on a theme of the week. Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years. Duration: 30-60 minutes.

  • Sensory Story Hour: Autumn Harvest Time

    69 Old River Road 69 Old River Road, Woodstock, VT, United States

    Celebrate the flavors of fall with a hands-on harvest experience! Young learners will explore the root vegetables of the season by identifying, tasting, and discovering which farm animals enjoy them too. Through farmers market dramatic play, children will connect with autumn’s bounty in an interactive way. Sensory Story Hour is designed for children ages 3-5 and...

  • Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Norman Williams Public Library 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, United States

    Join the NWPL to read a few books on a theme of the week. Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years. Duration: 30-60 minutes.

  • Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Norman Williams Public Library 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, United States

    Join the NWPL to read a few books on a theme of the week. Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years. Duration: 30-60 minutes.

  • Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Norman Williams Public Library 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, United States

    Join the NWPL to read a few books on a theme of the week. Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20 months – 3 1/2 years. Duration: 30-60 minutes.

  • A Family Thanksgiving at Billings Farm

    69 Old River Rd 69 Old River Rd, Woodstock, VT, United States

    Celebrate the season with a Thanksgiving weekend full of history, tradition, and hands-on fun for all ages. Guests can step back in time with a display of foods from an 1890’s Thanksgiving table and enjoy the aroma of dishes cooking in the Historic Farmhouse kitchen. The interactive “What’s for Dinner” program offers a closer look...

  • Forest of Lights

    Adult: $15 / Youth: $9 / Children 3 & Under: FreeExperience winter magic as thousands of lights transform the VINS Nature Center into an enchanted wonderland. Stroll through spectacular displays featuring this year’s new attractions: the Sparkle Dome, Fiery Tower, Dancing Lights Pavilion, and Under the Black Light Sea.Our captivating holiday experience expands each year...

  • Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Toddler Story Time at NWPL

    Norman Williams Public Library 10 The Green, Woodstock, VT, United States

    Join the NWPL to read a few books on a theme of the week. Enjoy stories, socializing, and often a project tied into the theme. For young children ages 20...

  • Forest of Lights at VINS

    Forest of Lights at VINS

    VINS Nature Center 149 Natures Way, Quechee, Vermont

    Experience winter magic as thousands of lights transform the VINS Nature Center into an enchanted wonderland. Stroll through spectacular displays featuring this year’s new attractions: the Sparkle Dome, Fiery Tower,...

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