| Jun 22nd, 2010 (Tue) -- Sep 6th, 2010 (Mon) |
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
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Backyard Monsters
TOWN: BURLINGTON ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center. Summer exhibit that features giant robotic insects and explores the fascinating world of Insecta ? including live creepy crawlies that might be hiding in your backyard. All ages. Admission. www.echovermont.org. 802-864-1848. |
| Jul 31st, 2010 (Sat) -- Oct 24th, 2010 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Great Vermont Maze
TOWN: DANVILLE Vermont Corn Maze, 1404 Wheelock Rd. New maze design each year. Corn mazes, barnyard center, kids village, underground tunnels, barnyard animals and golf. Last entry at 3pm. Admission. www.vermontcornmaze.com. 802-748-1399. |
| Sep 2nd, 2010 (Thu) |
2:30 PM |
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Junior Ranger Program
TOWN: WOODSTOCK Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm St.Learn about this special park as you complete a variety of activities with a park ranger. Ages 6-12. Free. www.nps.gov/mabi. 802-457-3368. |
| Sep 4th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Shelburne Farmer's Market
TOWN: SHELBURNE Town Green. Local and organic foods, plants, produce, baked goods. Pet friendly. 802-985-5110. |
| Sep 5th, 2010 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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South Burlington Farmer's Market
TOWN: S. BURLINGTON 222 Dorset Street at Healthy Living. Local and organic foods, plants, produce. www.healthylivingmarket.com. 802-863-2569. |
| Sep 5th, 2010 (Sun) |
3:00 PM |
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Amazing Rotary Duck Race
TOWN: WAITSFIELD Mad River at North side of Kenyon's Field. Free to watch; pay to bet on ducks. $5/one, $20/5. www.vermontartfest.com. |
| Sep 7th, 2010 (Tue) |
11:00 AM |
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Science and Stories: Magnificent Monarchs
TOWN: BURLINGTON ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center. Different themes each week. Explore the mysteries of these butterflies as they prepare to head south. Ages 3-5 with caregivers. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org. 802-864-1848. |
| Sep 10th, 2010 (Fri) |
11:00 AM |
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Science and Stories: Magnificent Monarchs
TOWN: BURLINGTON ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center. Different themes each week. Learn about these fascinating insects as they prepare to head south for the winter. Ages 3-5 with caregivers. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org. 802-864-1848. |
| Sep 11th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Shelburne Farmer's Market
TOWN: SHELBURNE Town Green. Local and organic foods, plants, produce, baked goods. Pet friendly. 802-985-5110. |
| Sep 11th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Family Activity Days- Migrating Monarchs
TOWN: MONKTON North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. Family friendly focus with different theme and activities each session. All ages. $5 adults, kids free. www.northbranchnaturecenter.org. 802-229-6206 |
| Sep 11th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:30 AM |
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Junior Ranger Program
TOWN: WOODSTOCK Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm St.Learn about this special park as you complete a variety of activities with a park ranger. Ages 6-12. Free. www.nps.gov/mabi. 802-457-3368. |
| Sep 14th, 2010 (Tue) -- Sep 15th, 2010 (Wed) |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Preschool Discovery Program-Animals and Apples
TOWN: MONTPELIER North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. Different theme each week. Family members may remain on site. Tuesday program repeated on Wed. Ages 3-5. $5/child. www.northbranchnaturecenter.org. 802-229-6206 |
| Sep 14th, 2010 (Tue) |
11:00 AM |
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Science and Stories: Animal Camouflage
TOWN: BURLINGTON ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center. 1 College St. Learn about wild creatures and their ability to hide from their predators. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org. 802-864-1848. |
| Sep 17th, 2010 (Fri) |
10:15 AM |
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Books and Beyond: Science for Preschoolers
TOWN: NORWICH Montshire Museum of Science, One Montshire Rd. Great children's literature and fun science learning and exploration. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Free with Museum admission. $8 children 2-17. $10 adults. www.montshire.org. 802-649-2200. |
| Sep 17th, 2010 (Fri) |
11:00 AM |
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Science and Stories: Animal Camouflage
TOWN: BURLINGTON ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center. 1 College St. Learn about animal camouflage and how animals use it for protection. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org. 802-864-1848. |
| Sep 17th, 2010 (Fri) |
11:30 AM |
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Books and Beyond- Science for Preschoolers
TOWN: NORWICH Montshire Museum of Science. Combination of great children's literature with exciting hands-on science. Ages 3-5 with adult caregiver. Free with museum admission. 802-649-2200. |
| Sep 18th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Shelburne Farmer's Market
TOWN: SHELBURNE Town Green. Local and organic foods, plants, produce, baked goods. Pet friendly. 802-985-5110. |
| Sep 18th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:30 AM |
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Junior Ranger Program
TOWN: WOODSTOCK Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, 54 Elm St.Learn about this special park as you complete a variety of activities with a park ranger. Ages 6-12. Free. www.nps.gov/mabi. 802-457-3368. |
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Gorge Hike
TOWN: QUECHEE Vermont Institute for Natural Science, Rte 4. Join the staff from the Quechee State Park and hike the Quechee Gorge. At 180 feet deep and nearly ?-mile long, the Quechee Gorge is one of the state?s greatest natural wonders. Participants will descend into Vermont?s ?Little Grand Canyon? and explore the geological and glacial history of Vermont. This 1.25-mile hike is moderately steep with uneven terrain. Ages 8 years of age and older. Call for times. Free with admission to VINS Nature Center. www.vinsweb.org. 802-359-5000. |
| Sep 19th, 2010 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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South Burlington Farmer's Market
TOWN: S. BURLINGTON 222 Dorset Street at Healthy Living. Local and organic foods, plants, produce. www.healthylivingmarket.com. 802-863-2569. |
| Sep 21st, 2010 (Tue) |
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Homeschooler's Day
TOWN: NORWICH Montshire Museum. The Dynamic Earth. Join other homeschoolers and their families for a day of science as we explore phenomena that shape, heat, and cool the earth. From investigating river formation and erosion to studying seasonal changes in the weather, these topics are sure to help your homeschooler better understand the underlying principles of earth science. Grades 3-8. Free with admission. $10/adults; $8/ages 2-17. Members and under 2 free. www.montshire.org. 802-649-2200. |
| Sep 23rd, 2010 (Thu) |
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
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Spider Safari
TOWN: HUNTINGTON Sugarhouse Parking Area, Green Mountain Audubon Center. Get your spinnerets ready! Once you?ve launched your draglines we?ll dive into the world of spiders. Explore the fields and forests looking for spiders and their cousins. Practice weaving a web and catching insects. Ages 3-5 with adult companion. Members: $8/adult & child, $4/additional child. Non-members: $10/ adult & child, $4/additional child. Pre-register 802-434-3068. |
| Sep 25th, 2010 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Shelburne Farmer's Market
TOWN: SHELBURNE Town Green. Local and organic foods, plants, produce, baked goods. Pet friendly. 802-985-5110. |
| Sep 25th, 2010 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Family Activity Days- Fall Migration Bird Walk
TOWN: MONTPELIER North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. Family friendly focus with different theme and activities each session. All ages. $5 adults, kids free. www.northbranchnaturecenter.org. 802-229-6206 |
| Sep 28th, 2010 (Tue) -- Sep 29th, 2010 (Wed) |
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Preschool Discovery Program-Taking Leave of Summer
TOWN: MONTPELIER North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm St. Different theme each week. Family members may remain on site. Tuesday program repeated on Wed. Ages 3-5. $5/child. www.northbranchnaturecenter.org. 802-229-6206 |
| Sep 28th, 2010 (Tue) |
11:00 AM |
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Science and Stories: Apples
TOWN: BURLINGTON ECHO Lake Aquarium & Science Center. 1 College St. Join us for an apple story, craft and apple tasting! Ages 3-5 with caregiver. Free with admission. www.echovermont.org. 802-864-1848. |
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