Family Adventures
A list of local Family Friendly Events, Activities, & Places to Visit
October Events
"If You Plant a Seed" Trail Tale
George Aiken Wildflower Trail, Bennington Museum, W Main St, Bennington, VT
September 29 - November 18
Scarecrow's Around Town Contest
Manchester, VT
Scarecrows on display between, October 7-Nov 16, judging week of October 26.
Equinox Valley Nursery
Manchester, VT
Cider Doughnuts, Pumpkin Patch, and Wagon Rides (reservation required), throughout October
Second Saturday Hike
Merk Forest, & Farmland, Rupert, VT
October 10, 2-4pm
Meet and Feed
Merk Forest, & Farmland, Rupert, VT
October 11, 3-4pm
Pumpkin Splash
Berkshire Family YMCA, Bennington, VT
October 24, 1-3pm, Preregistration Required
Hoots & Howls
Vermont Institute of Natural Science, Quechee, VT
October 24, 5:30 - 8:00pm
Halloween on the Green
Old Tuttle's Lot, Depot St, Bennington, VT
October 31, 11am-1pm
Halloween on the Hill
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, VT
October 31, 2:30-5pm
Halloween Parade
North Bennington, VT
Stay in Your Car Parade, October 31, 4pm
SoHo Treats No Tricks Event
Social House, Manchester, VT
Outdoor pumpkin painting, costume contest, treats, & snacks. $20 per child, reservations requested October 31, 4-5pm
Libraries
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
Playgrounds & Parks
Manchester Rec. Park,
Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park, Recreation Park Rd, Manchester, VT
Open until 10pm
Arlington Recreation Park
Route 313, Arlington, VT
Merk Forest & Farmland Center
3270 Route 315, Rupert, VT
Open year round, Dawn to Dusk
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
Bennington Rec Center
655 Gage St. Bennington, VT
8am-8pm
Kid Friendly Museums
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
Farmers Markets & Farms
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
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
