Family Adventures
A list of local Family Friendly Events, Activities, & Places to Visit
Vermont Summer Special -Vermont Summer Festival
Harold Beebe Farm, East Dorset, VT
July 7-11
Concerts in the Courtyard -Golfstrom
Bennington Museum Courtyard, Bennington, VT
July 9, 5-7pm
While the music plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard, children of all ages can enjoy art projects and books with Museum ABCs staff from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. Free!
Coca-Cola Movie Night -Trolls World
Stratton Mountain Resort, Maine Base Area, VT
July 9, 8pm
Bring the family or gather your friends for a free outdoor movie experience.
Manchester Summer Festival -Vermont Summer Festival
Harold Beebe Farm, East Dorset, VT
July 14-18
Concerts on the Green -Muddy Hollow
Factory Point Town Green, Manchester, VT
July 14 6-8pm Free!
Museum ABCs: Swinging, Swaying, Birch Trees
Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT
July 15, 1:30-2:30pm
Concerts in the Courtyard -Deena Chappell Trio
Bennington Museum Courtyard, Bennington, VT
July 16, 5-7pm
While the music plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard, children of all ages can enjoy art projects and books with Museum ABCs staff from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. Free!
Coca-Cola Movie Night -Field of Dreams
Stratton Mountain Resort, Maine Base Area, VT
July 16, 8pm
Bring the family or gather your friends for a free outdoor movie experience.
Museum ABCs: Swinging, Swaying, Birch Trees
Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT
July 17, 10:30-11:30am
Manchester Classic -Vermont Summer Festival
Harold Beebe Farm, East Dorset, VT
July 21-25
Concerts on the Green -Deena Chappel Trio
Factory Point Town Green, Manchester, VT
July 21 6-8pm Free!
Coca-Cola Movie Night -Megamind
Stratton Mountain Resort, Maine Base Area, VT
July 23, 8pm
Bring the family or gather your friends for a free outdoor movie experience.
Concerts in the Courtyard -Heard
Bennington Museum Courtyard, Bennington, VT
July 23, 5-7pm
While the music plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard, children of all ages can enjoy art projects and books with Museum ABCs staff from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. Free!
Concerts on the Green -Mowgli’s Satydagg
Factory Point Town Green, Manchester, VT
July 28 6-8pm Free!
Valley Classic -Vermont Summer Festival
Harold Beebe Farm, East Dorset, VT
July 28 -August 1
Concerts in the Courtyard -Moose Crossing
Bennington Museum Courtyard, Bennington, VT
July 30, 5-7pm
While the music plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard, children of all ages can enjoy art projects and books with Museum ABCs staff from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. Free!
Concerts on the Green -Rick Reddington and the Luv
Factory Point Town Green, Manchester, VT
August 4, 6-8pm Free!
Manchester & the Mountains -Vermont Summer Festival
Harold Beebe Farm, East Dorset, VT
August 4-8
Concerts in the Courtyard -Mark & Jill
Bennington Museum Courtyard, Bennington, VT
August 6, 5-7pm
While the music plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard, children of all ages can enjoy art projects and books with Museum ABCs staff from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. Free!
Concerts on the Green -Sammy Blachette
Factory Point Town Green, Manchester, VT
August 11, 6-8pm Free!
Vermont Sumer Festival -Vermont Summer Festival
Harold Beebe Farm, East Dorset, VT
August 11-15
Concerts in the Courtyard -Kevin McKrell
Bennington Museum Courtyard, Bennington, VT
August 13, 5-7pm
While the music plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard, children of all ages can enjoy art projects and books with Museum ABCs staff from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. Free!
Museum ABCs: Scrap Plastic Fantastic
Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT
August 19, 1:30-2:30pm
Concerts in the Courtyard -Patrick Sargent
Bennington Museum Courtyard, Bennington, VT
August 20, 5-7pm
While the music plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard, children of all ages can enjoy art projects and books with Museum ABCs staff from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. Free!
Museum ABCs: Scrap Plastic Fantastic
Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT
August 21, 10:30-11:30am
Concerts in the Courtyard -Big Stone Gap
Bennington Museum Courtyard, Bennington, VT
August 27, 5-7pm
While the music plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard, children of all ages can enjoy art projects and books with Museum ABCs staff from 5:00 PM –7:00 PM. Free!
Mushroom Hunt for Children
Merk Forest & Farmland Center, Rupert, VT
August 28, 10-11:30amA walk and search for families with kids. $10 Registration required.
Manchester Swimming Pool
Dana L Thompson Park, Manchester, VT
Open 6/19-8/20
White Memorial Park Pool
White Memorial Park, Rutland, VT
Opens 6/12
Northwood Pool
Rutland, VT
Opens 6/19
Bennington Pool
Bennington Rec Center, Bennington, VT
Indoor, open year-round
Splash Pad
109 North St, Bennington, VT
Farm Chores at Hildene
Manchester, VT
June 11- August 9, Thursdays through Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:00am, guests with children ages 4 through 12 may register for one morning of Farm Chores at the Dairy. $6
The Pollinator Path Trail Tale
George Aiken Wildflower Trail, Hadwen Woods at the Bennington Museum, Bennington, VT
Summer
Mountain Adventure Park
Bromley Mountain, VT
Manchester Rec. Park
Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, Recreation Park Rd, Manchester, VT
Open until 10pm
Arlington Recreation Park
Route 313, Arlington, VT
Emerald Lake State Park
65 Emerald Lake Lane East Dorset, VT
June 26-2nd Monday in October 10am -Sunset
Hapgood Pond
Hapgood Pond Rd, Peru. VT
Lake Shaftsbury
262 Shaftsbury State Park Rd Shaftsbury, VT
June 26-2nd Monday in October 10am -Sunset
Merk Forest & Farmland Center
3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT
Open year round, Dawn to Dusk
Bennington Rec Center
655 Gage St. Bennington, VT
8am-8pm
The Manchester Community Library
138 Cemetery Ave Manchester Center, VT
Virtual Story Time Tuesdays & Thursday 10:30-11:30am
Winhall Memorial Library
2 Lower Taylor Hill Road, Bondville, VT
Dorset Village Library
On the Green at Church St & RT30, Dorset, VT
Martha Canfield Library
528 East Arlington Rd, Arlington, VT
Manchester Farmers Market
Adams Park, Manchester, VT
Thursdays June 4 -October 8 3-6pm
Dorset Farmers Market
Summer Market : HN Williams General Store2732 Vt. Route 30, Dorset, VT.
Winter Market : JK Adams Kitchen Store 1430 Vt. Rt 30, Dorset, VT
Sundays 10am-2pm
West River Farmer’s Market
Londonderry, VT
Saturdays Memorial Day to Columbus Day 9am-1pm
Wildwood Berry Farm -PYO
2977 Mad Tom Road, East Dorset, VT
Opening July 13, 9am-5pm
North Meadow Farm
726 North Rd, Manchester, VT Open 7 days a week
Offering fresh eggs, cheese, and raw milk. Plus a petting zoo and playground for the kids to visit.
Earth Sky Time
1873-1951 VT-7A Manchester, VT Open Sunday-Friday
Farm Store & Bakery
Wonderfeet
11 Center St, Rutland, VT
Fridays 10am-2pm, Saturdays 10am-2pm, Sundays 12-4
The Montshire Museum of Science
One Montshire Road, Norwich, VT
Wednesdays-Sundays 10am-4pm
Vermont Institute of Natural Science
149 Natures Way, Quechee, VT
10am-5pm Daily
5484 Main St Manchester Center, VT 05255
802.362.1395
