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Community Events

Community Events

Welcome to our local community calendar for families, curated by Red Fox Community School. Our goal is to help neighbors find the best family-friendly events in Manchester, VT, and the surrounding area. Whether you are looking for outdoor family fun near Manchester or specific K-5 activities and workshops, this guide is your go-to resource for things to do with kids in Southern Vermont. If you're new to the area, learn more about our nature-based school and check back often for updated activities!

Maxine & Friends Concert

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Upcoming Events

  • Creativity Cave
    Creativity Cave
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 13
    Manchester Community Library
    May 13, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USA
    The Creativity Cave features a new art style, with hands-on activities available each Wednesday after school from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
  • Something Rotten!
    Something Rotten!
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 15
    Dorset Players
    May 15, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten.
  • Puzzle Exchange
    Puzzle Exchange
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 16
    Martha Canfield Library
    May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – May 17, 2026, 12:00 AM
    Martha Canfield Library, 528 E Arlington Rd, Arlington, VT 05250, USA
    Bring puzzles to exchange for new ones or just come to take puzzles! We have plenty for everyone!
  • STEAM Saturdays at R.K. Kittay Library
    STEAM Saturdays at R.K. Kittay Library
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 16
    R.K. Kittay Public Library
    May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    R.K. Kittay Public Library, 2827 VT-153, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Join us every Saturday from 10-1pm for hands-on projects & discoveries in the children's room. All ages welcome!
  • Meet the Lambs
    Meet the Lambs
    Sat, May 16
    Merck Forest & Farmland Center
    May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Spring is bursting from all corners of Merck Forest, from the farm to the fields to the forest.
  • Something Rotten!
    Something Rotten!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 16
    Dorset Players
    May 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten.
  • Something Rotten!
    Something Rotten!
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 17
    Dorset Players
    May 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten.
  • Maxine & Friends
    Maxine & Friends
    Sun, May 17
    Southern Vermont Arts Center
    May 17, 2026, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Southern Vermont Arts Center, 860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr, Manchester, VT 05254, USA
    Internationally acclaimed concert and recording artist Maxine Linehan returns to headline the 5th Annual Red Fox Community School Benefit Concert on Sunday, May 17, at 5:30 pm at the beautiful SVAC Arkell Pavilion.
  • Creativity Cave
    Creativity Cave
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 20
    Manchester Community Library
    May 20, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USA
    The Creativity Cave features a new art style, with hands-on activities available each Wednesday after school from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
  • Game Night In The Gallery (1)
    Game Night In The Gallery (1)
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 22
    Winhall Community Arts Center
    May 22, 2026, 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Winhall Community Arts Center, 3 River Rd, Bondville, VT 05340, USA
    Bring a board game or use one of ours! Popcorn is provided, bring a beverage and other snacks if you would like!
  • Something Rotten!
    Something Rotten!
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 22
    Dorset Players
    May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten.
  • STEAM Saturdays at R.K. Kittay Library
    STEAM Saturdays at R.K. Kittay Library
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 23
    R.K. Kittay Public Library
    May 23, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    R.K. Kittay Public Library, 2827 VT-153, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Join us every Saturday from 10-1pm for hands-on projects & discoveries in the children's room. All ages welcome!
  • Something Rotten!
    Something Rotten!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 23
    Dorset Players
    May 23, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten.
  • Something Rotten!
    Something Rotten!
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 24
    Dorset Players
    May 24, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Welcome to the Renaissance and the outrageous, crowd-pleasing musical farce, Something Rotten.
  • Creativity Cave
    Creativity Cave
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, May 27
    Manchester Community Library
    May 27, 2026, 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
    Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USA
    The Creativity Cave features a new art style, with hands-on activities available each Wednesday after school from 3:30 to 5:00 pm.
  • Open Mic Night
    Open Mic Night
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, May 29
    The Arlington Common
    May 29, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    The Arlington Common, 3938 Vermont Rte 7a, Arlington, VT 05250, USA
    Come join us for a free night of music and fun in the Performance Hall at The Arlington Common!
  • STEAM Saturdays at R.K. Kittay Library
    STEAM Saturdays at R.K. Kittay Library
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 30
    R.K. Kittay Public Library
    May 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    R.K. Kittay Public Library, 2827 VT-153, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Join us every Saturday from 10-1pm for hands-on projects & discoveries in the children's room. All ages welcome!
  • Drawing Night
    Drawing Night
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Jun 03
    The Sheldon Store
    Jun 03, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Sheldon Store, 2824 VT-153, Rupert, VT 05768, USA
    Join us for Drawing at the Sheldon Store. This community art night will meet on the first Wednesday of every month, 6:00-8:00 pm, starting on January 7th.
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