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Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 2:00 am - 4:00 pm
Decorate 2 Christmas cookies and enjoy a hot cocoa while hanging out with the big man himself!
Pre-register is required to have enough cookies ready. Event by Tirozzi's Bakery and Nancy Grandchamp Tirozzi. $5 per child.
Location: Tirozzi's Bakery, 2165 Portland St, St Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Tirozzi Bakery
Phone: (802) 424-1110
6th Annual Barnet Craft Fair
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
All procceds to benefit the Barnet 5th grade class. Please contact Bobbi Warner Somers for table space at bjwbqs@hotmail.com or Messenger. Booth rental is $20 plus 1 donated raffle item per space. 8 foot table in a 10-foot space. All both rentals will be e-mailed or mailed to you.
Location: Barnet Elementary School, 163 Kid Row, Barnet VT 05821
Contact: Bobbi Warner Somers
Phone: 802-633-4978
Good Shepherd Christmas Bazaar
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for the cookie walk, over 30 local vendors and our offerings from our delicious cafe for lunch!
Location: 121 Maple St. St. Johnsbury, VT
General public
Contact: Jodi Gingue
Phone: 802 751-8223
Email: gscsoffice@goodshepherdschoolvt.org
Website: www.goodshepherdschoolvt.org
St. J Sparkles Holiday Weekend
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides by Rainbows Edge Farm, 10am - 1pm
Kids Crafts & Free Goodies at the Welcome Center
Annal Christmas Bazaar at Good Shepherd Catholic School, 9am - 2pm
Star-Themed Craft & Open House at Fairbanks Museum, 1pm - 3pm
Holiday Story Time at St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, Holiday Concert at St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, featuring St. J Academy Hilltones
Nat Tripp reading from 'A Child's Christmas in Wales', & Bill Tobin Harpist, 2pm
Table Reading of Charles Dickens 'A Christmas Carol' by the St. Johnsbury Players, 3pm
KCP Presents: Trio Mediæval, 7pm at South Church Hall
Holiday Food Drive by Vermont Broadcast Associates. Businesses Hosting Activities Galore!
Location: St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Discover St. Johnsbury
Phone: 802-748-8575
Email: director@discoverstjohnsbury.com
Website: https://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/stjsparkles
Holiday Craft Fair
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Local crafters, bakers and makers. Get your holiday shopping done while supporting your small, local businesses!
Event by Lyndonville Agway Market. In the Greenhouse.
Location: Lyhndonville Agway Market, 6601 Memorial Dr, Lyndonville, VT
Contact: Lyndonville Agway Market
Phone: (802) 626-5538
NEKPC Clothing Swap
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 9:00 am
Join us for our first clothing swap. Come grab a hot cocoa and find some "new to you" clothes, shoes, and accessories. We will be offering clothing and shoes in various sizes, seasons, and styles.
Open to the public. Leave a donation of any amount and fill a bag. Event by Northeast Kingdom Preschool & Childcare and Rebecca Tanner.
Location: Northeast Kingdom Preschool & Childcare, 69 Church St, Lyndonville, VT
Contact: Northeast Kingdom Preschool & Childcare
Phone: (802) 626-0200
Holiday Festival & Market
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022 - Sunday, December 11, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a weekend of full of famliy activities, craft market and community connection. Meet the animals including our new adorable calf. Musical permormace by Elly, Erin, & Jerico, daughters of Newark performing a variety of songs in three part harmony. Crafter's Market.
Uncle Ben's Workshop - for kids of all ages to make a simple woodship gift: $10-$50 depending on project - Satuday and Sunday 10am-3pm
Location: Honest to Goodness Farm, 206 Maple Ridge Road, West Burke, VT (Neweark Hollow, Vt)
Contact: Honest to Goodness Farm
Phone: (802) 467-8756
Website: www.honesttogoodnessfarm.com/
East Burke School's Holiday Craft Sale
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Still shopping for the right holiday gift? Come and check out an assortment of crafts made by East Burke School students, families, and friends.
Sale includes hand-painted and needle-felted ornaments, hand sewn fabric corner bookmarks, hand knit scarves, uncycled foot rests, skin salves, baked goods, and more.
All proceeds will support programming at East Burke School.
Location: The White Market Plaza, 6585 Memorial Dr, Lyndonville, VT
Contact: East Burke School
Phone: (802) 626-8317
Come See Santa
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Santa Claus is coming to town! Hot chocolate and candy canes!
Event by The Pick & Shovel. Everyone welcome.
Location: The Pick & Shovel, 54 Coventry Street, Newport, VT
Contact: The Pick & Shovel
Phone: (802) 334-8370
5th Annual Light Up The Night Holiday Parade
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Parade will begin at Kennametal at 6pm to Depot street to Center St & return to Kennametal.
Event by Jeremiah Little.
Location: Kennametal, Depot Street, Lyndonville, VT
Winter Saturday - DJ Playing 80's & 90's Hits
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Music. Cash Bar – TBA
Eden Specialty Ciders, Free food from the outdoor Grill – Hillmers on Main
Kids Movies: Frozen 1 and 2
Tickets are $10 per adult at the door and include local food (kids 12 and under are free). Season’s passes to all 11 events are only $75. Kids 12 and under Free
Location: Gateway Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave, Newport, 23 America’s Cup Ave, VT
Website: www.discovernewport.com
The Nutcracker
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm
A magical nightime performance. Dancers of Vermont Tiny Toes ballet will be performing.
Admission by donation.
Location: Lyndon Institute's Alumni Auditorium, 168 Institute Cir, Lyndon Center, VT
Contact: Lyndon Institute
Phone: (802) 535-3636
Trio Mediaeval
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Impeccably refined vocalism.
Tickets: $42, $30; students 18 and under are free.
Location: South Church Hall, Main Street, St. Johnsbury, Vt
Contact: Catamount Arts
Phone: 802-748-2600 ext 3
Together: A Holiday Concert for Ukraine
Date: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Several dozen Ukrainians who have escaped the war from towns like Bucha and Zaporizia have found refuge at Mercy House in Derby, Vermont. Many of those staying at Mercy House are children. They have been working with Theresa Cianciolo, a graduate of the Berkeley School of Music, to form a choir. The Ukrainian students will be joined with students from the Hazen Union High School Choir with other Northeast Kingdom high school choirs. The Dzvinochok Boys Choir and the Vognyk girls Choir will be joining them from Kyiv, Ukraine via the big screen on the Main Stage. The students will be joined by famed folk singer Dave Mallett and his bass player, Mike Burd. All proceeds from the concert will go to help Ukrainians who have escaped the war and who are now staying in Vermont. This concert is being underwritten by Community National Bank, whose generosity is greatly appreciated with special thanks to Kathy and Jared Cadwell.
If you're not able to attend the concert, please make a donation on the ticket page. Masks are required for indoor events. We strongly suggest that patrons wear surgical paper masks (which we can provide) or N95 masks and not cloth masks.
Location: Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro
Contact: Tiffany Quinn
Phone: 8025332000
Email: boxoffice@highlandartsvt.org
Website: highlandartsvt.org
Halo's Annual Santa 5K Run/Walk Festival
Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Time: 10:00 am
Includes a Santa's Workshop with cookie decorating, ornament making, and face painting. Write a letter to Santa and send it through magical North Pole mail box. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available. All participants will have a slice of pizza and beverage waiting for them at the end of the run/walk. Top 3 men's, women's, boys and girls finishers will be awarded some great prizes. Raffle tickets will be available for a 8' stocking full of gifts.
Womens - 11:00 AM 5 km Top 3 finishers - $25
Boys - 12 & Under 11:00 AM 5 km Top 3 Finishers - TBC $15
Mens - 11:00 AM 5 km Top 3 finishers - TBC $25
Girls - 12 & Under 11:00 AM 5 km Top 3 Finishers - TBC $15
Families not running fee is $5 per member.
Event by The Halo Foundation and Darcy LeBlanc.
Presented by Community National Bank with many community partners.
Location: Orleans Fire Station, 102 Main Street, Orleans, Vt
Email: halofoundationnk@gmail.com
Website: www.runreg.com/halossanta
Santa's Coming to West Burke
Date: Sunday, December 11, 2022
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Santa's coming and he has got presents for the kids! Stop by to meet him and go for a horse-drawn wagon ride. There will be cookies, cotton candy and popcorn plus a simple arts and craft project for the kids while they wait to meet Santa.
Event is free. If you can, please bring non-perishable food(s) to be donated to our local food shelf. Hosted by the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce and the West Burke United Methodist Church.
Location: Burke Community Building, 212 School Street, West Burke, VT
Contact: Burke Area Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (802) 626-4124
Homeschool Book Club
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us in the Children’s Library for a read aloud and discussion of Snowflake Bentley. Reading will be followed by a themed activity.
For ages 6-10, siblings welcome.
This event is free and accessible to the public.
Location: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main St, St Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Becky Hatfield
Phone: 802-745-1391
Email: email: bhatfield@stjathenaeum.org
Website: www.stjathenaeum.org
Island Pond Christmas Bird Count
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Have you been looking for a way to get out and enjoy the winter days honing your bird-watching (and listening) skills? Join in the 123rd Audubon Christmas Bird Count! This massive and long-running citizen science event is held every year throughout North America and provides important data on bird populations.
To join in the fun, gather your warm-weather gear, grab your binoculars. Contact organizer Bob Stymeist (bobstymeist@gmail.com) to learn more details, and arrange meet-up times and your observation location.
Location: NorthWoods Stewartship Center, 154 Leadership Dr, Island Pond, VT
Contact: Bob Stymeist
Email: bobstymeist@gmail.com
Kingdom Mountain Dulcimers: Holiday Concert
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Time: 1:00 pm
Come and enjoy holiday and traditional tunes.
The event is free and accesible to the public.
Location: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Phone: 802-748-8291
Email: inform@stjathenaeum.org
Poetry Society of Vermont's 75th Anniversary
Date: Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm
The public is warmly invited to celebrate with readings around the state!
Location: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 1171 Main Street, St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum
Phone: (802) 748-8291
2022 Winter Drama & Dance Concert
Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Dancers will perform their winter showcase - "Raising the Barre" sharing pieces about overcoming situations and experiences that are challenging but ultimately make us stronger and better for it.
Appropriate for all ages and the shows are free to watch. Donations are appreciated to support future productions hosted at the high school.
Dance & Drama Company students will also be hosting a Bake Sale in the lobby as well as selling raffle tickets at the door. All items come from our own local businesses and these funds will support the students who attend the Performing Arts Endrichment Trip to NYC in May.
Location: North Country Union High School, 209 Veterans Ave, Newport, VT
Contact: North Country Union High School
Phone: (802) 334-7921
Paula Poundstone
Date: Friday, December 16, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm
Standup comic.
Tickets: Reserved seats: Adults - $52, $38, $28. Students 18 and under - $15.
Location: Dibden Center for the Arts, 337 College Hill, Vermont State University-Johnson, Johnson, Vt
Contact: Catamount Arts
Phone: 802-748-12600 ext 3
Vermont Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Date: Friday, December 16, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra brings its Brass Quintet and Counterpoint Chorus to a holiday concert on Friday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m., at the United Church of Newport, 63 Third St. Conducted by Nathaniel J. Lew, Brass Quintet and Counterpart concerts are a favored offering of music and cheer, with its holiday blend of brass instruments and voices.
Joy to the World, Adoration, A Charlie Brown Christmas, as well as the premiere of a Vermont Music-Comp student composition by Molly Caffry, will all be played. Tickets are available at www.VSO.org/events/.
Location: United Church of Christ, 63 Third St., Newport
Contact: Vermont Symphony Orchestra
Website: www.VSO.org/events/
Artwork and Product Photography Weekend
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Have your artwork or product professionally photographed. We’re setting up a professional digital studio in Catamount Arts for the weekend! You’ll get a USB thumb drive containing high quality, color balanced digital images, suitable for both online and print reproduction.
What can you have photographed? Pretty much any 2D or 3D object, up to a maximum largest dimension of 8 feet.
How long does it take? We‘re scheduling sessions in 45 minute blocks. That’s enough time to photograph and process between 6 and 10 pieces, depending on size variations and complexity.
How do you reserve a time slot? Just log on to catamountarts.org to schedule your 45 minute time block. And try to arrive at least 10 minutes before your reservation.
Cost: 45-minute morning session – Free (but you MUST reserve a spot)
Funding for this project is made possible by a Rural Business Development Grant through the St. Johnsbury Chamber of Commerce, from USDA Rural Development.
Location: Catamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Ave., St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Catamount Arts
Phone: 802-748-2600
Holiday Show & Bake Sale
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Holiday show and bake sale.
Location: Peacham Corner Guild, 643 Bayley-Hazen Rd, Peacham, VT
Contact: Peacham Corner Guild
Phone: (802) 592-3332
North Pole Express 2022
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The magic of Christmas comes alive! What happens on the train: You will enjoy: hot cocoa, a holiday cookie, servers & caroling, a chef, a wandering hobo, a train ticket and conductors, holiday narration.
THE NORTH POLE where the train will stop (no one gets off the train)
Santa, Mrs. Claus, & Elves! A special commemorative souvenir and a special holiday message to remember all year.
Purchase tickets online. Tickets are only valid for your pre-paid, reserved time.
Boarding takes place 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure, and the ride duration lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
You will return back to Memorial park, and will not depart the train at any time during your ride.
The entertainment all happens aboard the train.
Location: Freight House Market & Cafe, 1000 Broad Street, Lyndonville, VT
Contact: Freighthouse Market and Cafe
Phone: 802-626-1400
Website: www.thelyndonfreighthouse.com
Winter Saturday - Live Holiday Music
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Music w/ornament & cookie decorating.
Live holiday music with ornament, gingerbread house and holiday cookie making for all ages. (cookie making 3-6pm)
No Cash Bar
Tickets are $10 per adult at the door and include local food. Season’s passes to all 11 events are only $75. Kids 12 and under Free
Location: Gateway Center, 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport,VT
Website: www.discovernewport.com
Light up the Night Festival
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm
Come watch the light parade. Cookies and donuts! You might see Santa, too.
Event by Craftsbury Recreation Committee.
Location: Craftsbury Commons, Craftsbury, VT
Comedian Paula Poundstone
Date: Saturday, December 17, 2022 - Saturday, January 29, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Jan. 29 performance has been postponed to Dec.17th at Fuller Hall at St. Johnsbury Academy. All tickets for the original date and showtime will be honored for the rescheduled date. Ticket holders who can't make the new date will be issued a refund.
One of Comedy Central’s “Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time,” Paula Poundstone was a frequent guest on Leno, Letterman and A Prairie Home Companion. And she remains a leading staple of NPR’s show, Wait Wait! Don’t Tell Me! Poundstone is so quick that audience members often leave complaining that their cheeks hurt from laughter.
Reserved seats: $50, $40, $30. Students are free. Ticket prices do not include any applicable fees or sales taxes. Seniors and Catamount Arts members save $3.00 when ordering in person with id at the box office.
Location: Fuller Hall, St. Johnsbury Academy, 1000 Main St., St. Johnsbury
Contact: Catamount Arts
Phone: 802-748-2600
Website: www.catamountarts.org
Little Women, The Broadway Musical
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2022
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested. Her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. Produced nationally and internationally, Little Women has been praised by critics for its ambition in adapting such a well-known story for the stage. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in a glorious musical exploring personal discovery, heartache, hope, and everlasting love, giving the audience a theatrical experience filled with laughter, tears, and a lifting of the spirit.
The Cast - Jo March: Alexandra Dick, Marmee March: Taryn Noelle, Beth March: Danielle Carrier, Meg March: Federica Velutini-Hoffmann, Amy March: Anna Quinn, Laurie: Colin Netzley, Professor Bhaer: Ron St. John III, Aunt March: Robyn Greenstone, Mr. John Brooke: Marc Lamontagne, Mr. Laurence: Douglas McGown, Mrs. Kirk: Rosann Hickey.
Location: Highland Center for the Arts, Greensboro
Tickets are $20 Adult, $16 Senior, $10 Kids under 18, $5 EBT Cardholder. Masks are required.
Contact: Tiffany Quinn
Phone: 802-533-2000
Email: boxoffice@highlandartsvt.org
Website: highlandartsvt.org
First Night North 2023 Celebrates 30th Year
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm - 12:00 pm
First Night North will go live this year with eight hours of in-person family-friendly performances in twelve St. Johnsbury venues, celebrating a jubilant return to the event’s street fair roots. Nearly 80 acts are scheduled this year, featuring upwards of 200 artists in dozens of performances, including about thirty percent new or returning performers. The schedule includes music, dance, comedy, storytelling, improv, magic, hypnotism, and more.
Your button purchase gains you admission to all performances from 4 pm to midnight, the Family Fun Fair (hosted this year by the St. Johnsbury Community HUB), and to the midnight dance party as the ball rises.
Button Prices:
Adult: December 1-24 $25 / December 25-31 $30
Student: December 1-24 $15 / December 25-31 $20
Sponsor Buttons: $50 each
Preschoolers are free
First Night North relies on a large and dedicated team of volunteers. Volunteer Opportunities (earn a free admission button by volunteering for First Night - two hour shift): Contact Martin Bryan – mbryan@catamountarts.org, 802-748-2600 x107
Location: St. Johnsbury, VT
Contact: Ashley Van Zandt (for general information)
Phone: 802-748-2600 x111
Email: avanzandt@catamountarts.org
Website: www.firstnightnorth./org
Tamarack New Year's Eve Party
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm
Dance the night away and ring in the New Year!
Age 21 and over. $15 cover
FREE for 2022-2023 Winter Season Passholders
Special thanks to our sponsors: Zero Gravity, Rescue Club, Sierra Nevada, Hop Splash, High Noon and Lamaraca.
Location: Burke Mountain,223 Sherburne Lodge Rd, East Burke, VT
Contact: Burke Mountain Resort
Phone: (802) 626-7300
Website: www.skiburke.com
Night Of Queens
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 pm
A New Year's Eve Spectacular! Ring in the New Year with an evening of spectacular merriment! Festivities include a Drag cabaret with performances by fabulous Queens, comedy, dancing, hors d’oeuvres & desserts (included in the cost of admission) and celebratory cocktails. All ages are welcome. The cabaret contains mature content.
Masks are optional.
Tickets available. Price: $30 (includes hors d’oeuvres)
Location: Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St, Greensboro, VT
Contact: Highland Center for the Arts
Phone: (802) 533-2000
Email: holidaymarket@highlandartsvt.org
Website: www.highlandartsvt.org
Night Of Queens
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm - 12:00 pm
A New Year's Eve Spectacular! Ring in the New Year with an evening of spectacular merriment! Festivities include a Drag cabaret with performances by fabulous Queens, comedy, dancing, hors d’oeuvres & desserts (included in the cost of admission) and celebratory cocktails. All ages are welcome. The cabaret contains mature content.
Masks are optional.
Tickets available. Price: $30 (includes hors d’oeuvres)
Location: Highland Center for the Arts, 2875 Hardwick St, Greensboro, VT
Contact: Highland Center for the Arts
Phone: (802) 533-2000
Email: holidaymarket@highlandartsvt.org
Website: www.highlandartsvt.org
RaiZed on Radio @ New Years Eve Bash
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 8:00 pm
Join RaiZed on Radio for the biggest New Years Eve party in the area. We will be rocking the St. Johnsbury Moose Lodge. All are welcome.
Location: St. Johnsbury Moose Lodge, 2388 Portland St, St Johnsbury, VT
Contact: St. Johnsbury Moose Lodge
Phone: (802) 748-9756
New Year's Eve with Purple: A Tribute to Prince
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 8:30 pm - 12:00 pm
Head to the Foeger Ballroom on New Year's Eve and tap into your inner Funk Machine with Purple: A Tribute to Prince. Fun facts about Prince: he's got his own shade of purple and wrote songs for The Bengals, Sinead O'Connor, Shelia E., Chaka Kahn, and more. He also kept it very real and shot Michael Jackson down after he wrote "Bad" to be a duet for the pair to perform.
At the Foeger Ballroom. Fireworks will kick off the night. 9:00p at Trams.
Tickets (18+): $25 advance/$30 day of show
Location: Jay Peak Resort, 830 Jay Peak Road, Jay, VT
Contact: Jay Peak Resort
Phone: (802) 988-2611
Website: www.jaypeakresort.com