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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!

Upcoming Events

  • Clue - On Stage
    Clue - On Stage
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 10
    Dorset Players
    Apr 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up.
  • STEAM Saturdays at R.K. Kittay Library
    STEAM Saturdays at R.K. Kittay Library
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 11
    R.K. Kittay Public Library
    Apr 11, 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!
  • Second Saturdays with Merck Forest & Farmland Center
    Second Saturdays with Merck Forest & Farmland Center
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 11
    Manchester Community Library
    Apr 11, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Manchester Community Library, 138 Cemetery Ave, Manchester Center, VT 05255, USA
    Merck Forest & Farmland Center holds Second Saturday programs each month at the Manchester Community Library. MFFC field educators provide seasonally themed environmental science learning and facilitate exciting and hands-on nature-based activities. Programs are designed for kids ages 6 and up.
  • A Visit from Monty's House Wildlife Rehabilitation
    A Visit from Monty's House Wildlife Rehabilitation
    Sat, Apr 11
    Martha Canfield Library
    Apr 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Martha Canfield Library, 528 E Arlington Rd, Arlington, VT 05250, USA
    Come learn about spring wildlife, what to do if you find a baby wild animal, the history of Monty’s Wildlife Rehab, and more!
  • Clue - On Stage
    Clue - On Stage
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 11
    Dorset Players
    Apr 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up.
  • Mighty Microgreens
    Mighty Microgreens
    Sun, Apr 12
    Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
    Apr 12, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT 05254, USA
    Join gardener/educator Ann Ogden Hausslein in the beautiful educational greenhouse in the dene to learn how to grow your own highly nutritious microgreens.
  • Clue - On Stage
    Clue - On Stage
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 12
    Dorset Players
    Apr 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up.
  • Creativity Cave
    Creativity Cave
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 15
    Manchester Community Library
    Apr 15, 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.
  • Clue - On Stage
    Clue - On Stage
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Apr 17
    Dorset Players
    Apr 17, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up.
  • Puzzle Exchange
    Puzzle Exchange
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 18
    Martha Canfield Library
    Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – Apr 19, 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, Apr 18
    R.K. Kittay Public Library
    Apr 18, 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!
  • Clue - On Stage
    Clue - On Stage
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 18
    Dorset Players
    Apr 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up.
  • Clue - On Stage
    Clue - On Stage
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 19
    Dorset Players
    Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Dorset Players, 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT 05251, USA
    Join the iconic oddballs known as Scarlet, Plum, White, Green, Peacock, and Mustard as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up.
  • April Break Arts Camp: Mix It Up!
    April Break Arts Camp: Mix It Up!
    Mon, Apr 20
    Southern Vermont Arts Center
    Apr 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Southern Vermont Arts Center, 860 Southern Vermont Arts Center Dr, Manchester, VT 05254, USA
    oung artists will dive into a colorful world of creativity as they explore a wide range of materials and genres—from drawing, painting, collage and sculpture, to printmaking or mixed-media experiments.
  • Step Into Spring Camp at Hildene
    Step Into Spring Camp at Hildene
    Mon, Apr 20
    Hildene
    Apr 20, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Hildene, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT 05254, USA
    Join us during this exciting time of year as the natural world springs back to life after a long winter. Campers will open their eyes, ears and noses to investigate the signs of spring. Registration opens for Hildene members on January 20th and for non-members on January 27th.
  • Step Into Spring Camp at Hildene
    Step Into Spring Camp at Hildene
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 21
    Hildene
    Apr 21, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Hildene, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT 05254, USA
    Join us during this exciting time of year as the natural world springs back to life after a long winter. Campers will open their eyes, ears and noses to investigate the signs of spring. Registration opens for Hildene members on January 20th and for non-members on January 27th.
  • Step Into Spring Camp at Hildene
    Step Into Spring Camp at Hildene
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 22
    Hildene
    Apr 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Hildene, 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT 05254, USA
    Join us during this exciting time of year as the natural world springs back to life after a long winter. Campers will open their eyes, ears and noses to investigate the signs of spring. Registration opens for Hildene members on January 20th and for non-members on January 27th.
  • Make Recycled Art - an Earth Day Event
    Make Recycled Art - an Earth Day Event
    Wed, Apr 22
    Martha Canfield Library
    Apr 22, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
    Martha Canfield Library, 528 E Arlington Rd, Arlington, VT 05250, USA
    Celebrate Earth Day and make recycled art at the library on Wednesday, April 22nd at 1:30 pm. Recommended for ages 6-12. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Thank you!
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