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These community event listings are sponsored by the
WaterWheel Foundation, a project of the Vermont band Phish.
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Awkward Talks: A Book Club for Parents and Caregivers User Submitted
Second Tuesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m.
Parents/Caregivers
Family nurse practitioner Celia Bird prepares grown-ups for conversations with their kids about bodies, consent and how babies get made. 802-863-3403
Family nurse practitioner Celia Bird prepares grown-ups for conversations with their kids about bodies, consent and how babies get made. 802-863-3403
Baby Farm Animal Celebration
Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Whole Fam
With an oink-oink here and a cheep-cheep there, families mark the start of spring with sheep shearing, wagon rides and baby animal meet-and-greets. 802-457-2355
With an oink-oink here and a cheep-cheep there, families mark the start of spring with sheep shearing, wagon rides and baby animal meet-and-greets. 802-457-2355
Baby Time
First Wednesday of every month, 10:30-11 a.m. Continues through Dec. 4
Infants/Toddlers
Parents and caregivers bond with their pre-walking babes during this gentle playtime. 802-878-4918
Parents and caregivers bond with their pre-walking babes during this gentle playtime. 802-878-4918
Babytime User Submitted
Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Caregivers and infants from birth through age 1 gather to explore board books and toys. 802-846-4140
Caregivers and infants from birth through age 1 gather to explore board books and toys. 802-846-4140
Babytime User Submitted
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Pre-walking little ones experience a story time catered to their infant interests. 802-863-3403
Pre-walking little ones experience a story time catered to their infant interests. 802-863-3403
Bad Poetry Night User Submitted
Tue., April 23, 6-7 p.m.
Teens
Teen wordsmiths write and share their worst stanzas over refreshments. Ages 11 through 18. 802-863-3403
Teen wordsmiths write and share their worst stanzas over refreshments. Ages 11 through 18. 802-863-3403
'Bluey's Big Play'
Thu., April 18, 6 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Beloved kids' TV characters Bluey and Bingo get up to all sorts of high jinks in this musical, puppet-filled show. 802-863-5966
Beloved kids' TV characters Bluey and Bingo get up to all sorts of high jinks in this musical, puppet-filled show. 802-863-5966
Build a Kinetic Sculpture for the Bike Path
Tue., April 30, 4-5:30 p.m.
Teens
Middle and high school students take part in a community project to create a permanent installation through painting, assembling and decorating. 802-846-4140
Middle and high school students take part in a community project to create a permanent installation through painting, assembling and decorating. 802-846-4140
Comics Club
Wed., April 24, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Graphic novel and manga fans in third through sixth grades meet to discuss current reads and do fun activities together. 802-878-6956
Graphic novel and manga fans in third through sixth grades meet to discuss current reads and do fun activities together. 802-878-6956
Dad Guild User Submitted
Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Fathers (and parents of all genders) and their kids ages 5 and under drop in for playtime and connection. 802-863-3403
Fathers (and parents of all genders) and their kids ages 5 and under drop in for playtime and connection. 802-863-3403
Eggstatic!
Wed., April 24, 10-11:30 a.m.
$15-35; preregister; limited space.
Elementary
Kids ages 6 through 10 learn how eggs work and why they evolved for some species. 802-434-2167
Kids ages 6 through 10 learn how eggs work and why they evolved for some species. 802-434-2167
Fam Jam User Submitted
Wed., May 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Wed., May 15, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Vermont Folklife hosts a tuneful get-together for musicians of all ages and skill levels. BYO instruments. 802-865-7211
Vermont Folklife hosts a tuneful get-together for musicians of all ages and skill levels. BYO instruments. 802-865-7211
Family Playshop User Submitted
Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Kids from birth through age 5 learn and play at this school readiness program. 802-863-3403
Kids from birth through age 5 learn and play at this school readiness program. 802-863-3403
Free Play Art User Submitted
Tue., April 30, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Creative kids make paintings to take home. Ages 8 and up, or 6 and up with and adult helper. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
Creative kids make paintings to take home. Ages 8 and up, or 6 and up with and adult helper. ADA accessible. 802-846-4140
French Story Time
Second Saturday of every month, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
The Whole Fam
Kids of all ages listen and learn to native speaker Romain Feuillette raconte une histoire. 802-878-4918
Kids of all ages listen and learn to native speaker Romain Feuillette raconte une histoire. 802-878-4918
Gender Creative Kids
Second Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m.
Various locations statewide
Various locations statewide, Various locations statewide
Barre/Montpelier
Elementary
Trans and gender-nonconforming kiddos under 13 and their families build community and make new friends at this joyful monthly gathering. Locations vary; contact organizer for info. 802-865-9677
Trans and gender-nonconforming kiddos under 13 and their families build community and make new friends at this joyful monthly gathering. Locations vary; contact organizer for info. 802-865-9677
Great Jigsaw Puzzle Race for Kids! User Submitted
Thu., April 25, 1-3 p.m.
Elementary
Teams of one to three race to put together 150-piece puzzles to win a prize. ADA accessible. Ages 4 and up. 802-999-8166
Teams of one to three race to put together 150-piece puzzles to win a prize. ADA accessible. Ages 4 and up. 802-999-8166
GROW Preschool Yoga User Submitted
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Ages 2 through 5. 802-863-3403
Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Ages 2 through 5. 802-863-3403
Homeschool Computer Club
Second Tuesday of every month, 11:30 a.m.
Elementary
Home students learn everything from basic tech techniques to graphic design in this monthly class. 802-244-7036
Home students learn everything from basic tech techniques to graphic design in this monthly class. 802-244-7036
Homeschool Family Meet-Up User Submitted
Third Tuesday of every month, 12-2 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Kids who learn at home and their caregivers bond over crafts and games. 802-223-3338
Kids who learn at home and their caregivers bond over crafts and games. 802-223-3338
Intergenerational Game Time
Thu., April 25, 3-4 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Card games delight players of all ages. 802-878-6956
Card games delight players of all ages. 802-878-6956
Kids Book Club K-2 and Their Parents User Submitted
Thu., April 18, 4-5 p.m.
Elementary
Little bookworms and their caregivers learn to love reading together through sharing, crafts and writing activities. 802-999-8166
Little bookworms and their caregivers learn to love reading together through sharing, crafts and writing activities. 802-999-8166
Lego Challenge Club
Fourth Wednesday of every month, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. 802-244-7036
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 9 through 11. 802-244-7036
Lego Challenge Club
Second Wednesday of every month, 3-4 p.m.
Elementary
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 6 through 8. 802-244-7036
Kids engage in a fun-filled hour of building, then leave their creations on display in the library all month long. Ages 6 through 8. 802-244-7036
Literacy at the Laundromat User Submitted
Third Thursday of every month, 3-4 p.m. Continues through May 16
Infants/Toddlers
Becca and Julie from Fletcher Free Library read stories to little ones and hand out library cards. Free laundry for participants. 802-863-3403
Becca and Julie from Fletcher Free Library read stories to little ones and hand out library cards. Free laundry for participants. 802-863-3403
Mask Making & Puppet Repair for All Species Day User Submitted
Sat., April 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Sat., April 27, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Families prepare for the annual festival by unleashing their inner lions, tigers and bears through easy-to-make headdresses. 802-223-1242
Families prepare for the annual festival by unleashing their inner lions, tigers and bears through easy-to-make headdresses. 802-223-1242
Masks On! Sundays
First Sunday of every month, 9-10 a.m.
The Whole Fam
Elderly, disabled and immunocompromised folks get the museum to themselves at a masks-mandatory morning. 802-864-1848
Elderly, disabled and immunocompromised folks get the museum to themselves at a masks-mandatory morning. 802-864-1848
'Merrily We Roll Along'
Fri., April 26, 7 p.m., Sat., April 27, 7 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 1 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Lebanon High School’s Wet Paint Players present Stephen Sondheim’s tearjerking tale of friendship, art and resentment, told backwards. 603-448-0400
Lebanon High School’s Wet Paint Players present Stephen Sondheim’s tearjerking tale of friendship, art and resentment, told backwards. 603-448-0400
Middle School Makers
Thu., May 2, 4-5 p.m.
Teens
Teens in grades 5 through 8 master homemade waffles. 802-846-4140
Teens in grades 5 through 8 master homemade waffles. 802-846-4140
Open Barn Day User Submitted
Fri., April 26, 3-6 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Families take self-guided tours of resident horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks and turkeys. 502-303-6115
Families take self-guided tours of resident horses, donkeys, pigs, goats, sheep, ducks and turkeys. 502-303-6115
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