Hubbard Park: Ten Wild Things in One Hour
12:00pm-1:00pm Hubbard Park: Ten Wild Things in One HourDiscover the beautiful and bizarre, the ancient and the nascent, in a short nature walk where most anything wild is fair game. Please plan to leave dogs home to improve chances of observing the natural world together.
Hubbard Park: Easy Off-Leash Dog Loop
12:00pm-1:00pm Hubbard Park: Easy Off-Leash Dog LoopCome for a short lunchtime walk in the off-leash section of Hubbard Park! The walk will explore some of the most accessible parts of the off-leash zone, including the new and improved Hemlock Hill Trail, where you can commune with 250 year old trees. This walk will be about 1 mile over relatively smooth, even terrain. Leader: Alec Ellsworth, Parks Director

FEAST Farmstand
9:00am-12:00pm FEAST FarmstandThe FEAST Farmstand returns to the Montpelier Senior Activity Center! Held at 58 Barre Street - outdoors in the MSAC front courtyard or inside depending on weather. All produce comes from our FEAST farm, which was re-established at the 203 Country Club Road property this past year. The produce is low-cost and available to all ages. All proceeds support the FEAST Senior Meals program and FEAST Farm. See the list of produce available the Tuesday before the farmstand on our website and Facebook page.
Hubbard Park: History Hike in the On-Leash Zone
12:00pm-1:00pm Hubbard Park: History Hike in the On-Leash ZoneCome for a short lunchtime history hike (more of an amble) in the on-leash section of Hubbard Park. This walk will explore some of the most accessible parts of the on-leash zone of Hubbard Park, including the universally accessible trail and the tower area. This walk will be about 1 mile over relatively smooth, even terrain. Leader: Alec Ellsworth, Parks Director
Montpelier Art Walk
4:00pm-8:00pm Montpelier Art WalkJoin local arts patrons in a casual self-guided tour of contemporary art exhibits, related receptions and events presented by the Center for Arts and Learning, supported by Montpelier Alive and Capitol Grounds. Hop in anywhere in the map, any time between the hours of 4-8 PM. This event is free and most venues are accessible. Some venues will continue to host the art beyond the Art Walk event, please check listings. For the most up to date information, please follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MontpelierArtWalk Updated listings will be available on: montpelierartwalk.org For information on how you can participate, email us: [email protected]

Artist Reception & Montpelier Art Walk - The VT Supreme Court Gallery: Respite & Remembrance - Pandemic to Present, Works on paper by Daryl Burtnett
4:30pm-7:00pm Artist Reception & Montpelier Art Walk - The VT Supreme Court Gallery: Respite & Remembrance - Pandemic to Present, Works on paper by Daryl BurtnettThe Vermont State Curator’s office is pleased to present the final exhibition for the 2024 season at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery. Respite & Remembrance, Pandemic to Present: Works on paper by Daryl Burtnett. The show opens with an Opening Reception part of Montpelier’s Art Walk on Friday, October 4, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm with artist’s remarks at 6:00 pm. The show continues until December 20, 2024. The artist requests that the viewer draw on their own interpretation and experience of the work he has created. Gallery Hours: 8:30 am ¬- 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (closed during lunch hour)

Artist Reception / Montpelier Art Walk -Photographs by JuanCarlos González - Vermont Female Farmers at The VT State House
4:00pm-7:00pm Artist Reception / Montpelier Art Walk -Photographs by JuanCarlos González - Vermont Female Farmers at The VT State HouseThe Vermont State Curator’s Office presents Vermont Female Farmers – Photographs by JuanCarlos González On View Now – October 30, 2024 with an Artist Reception and Montpelier Art Walk: October 4, from 4:00 – 7:00pm. Artist Remarks at 5:30. Originally from Maunabo, Puerto Rico and currently residing in Plymouth, Vermont, JuanCarlos González is a photojournalist and landscape photographer who moved to Vermont with his partner in 2019. As new residents of Vermont, they immersed themselves in their local community, and have been inspired by the culture and the richness of the working landscape of independently owned and operated farms, especially those of female farmers across the state. A book documenting the exhibit by JuanCarlos González centered on Female Farmers of Vermont and their meaningful and impactful contributions with be available for sale in the State House gift shop. Free and Open to the Public.
Hubbard Park: Hemlock Hill Reroute
8:30am-9:15am Hubbard Park: Hemlock Hill RerouteWalk the newly rebuilt Hemlock Hill Trail, new (easier!) gem of the off leash north zone, and learn about trail building. This walk will be about 1 mile over relatively smooth, even terrain. Leader: Keir Barbero, Montpelier Parks & Trees staff
Hubbard Park: Adventure Hike in the Off-Leash Zone
12:00pm-1:00pm Hubbard Park: Adventure Hike in the Off-Leash ZoneCome for a long, fast lunchtime walk exploring the furthest reaches of Hubbard Park with Parks Director Alec Ellsworth. We'll explore trails you may never have seen before and see many of the natural communities in the Park. This walk will be about 3 miles and include sections of steep, uneven terrain. Leader: Alec Ellsworth, Parks Director

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
9:00am-1:00pm Capital City Summer Farmer's MarketShop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

Central Vermont Humane Society's Fur Fest
5:30pm-8:30pm Central Vermont Humane Society's Fur FestJoin Central Vermont Humane Society for our annual gala, Fur Fest - an evening of inspiring animal stories, cash bar featuring drinks, a silent & live auction a very special guest!! Tickets are $50. RSVP deadline is Friday, September 27, 2024. https://centralvermonthumane.org/purchase-fur-fest-tickets/
Open Studio Weekend at Blue Roof Designs studio
10:00am-5:00pm Open Studio Weekend at Blue Roof Designs studioVisit the Blue Roof Designs studio during Fall Vermont Open Studio Weekend! the Weekend represents a unique opportunity to meet a wide variety of artists and craftspeople in their studios, some of which are only open to the public during this weekend. Come for a tour of my bookbinding studio, demonstrations, and captivating conversation about the world of handmade books. There will be savings up to 50% off seconds and discontinued work will be available for purchase. I’m studio #99 in the gold Fall tour guide.

2024 WALK for Safe & Happy Childhoods
9:00am-1:00pm 2024 WALK for Safe & Happy ChildhoodsBe part of the WALK for Safe and Happy Childhoods! This heartfelt event will raise funds for programs that protect and support babies, children, and families. As a united, caring community, we have the power to ensure every child has a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. 8-10 am - registration, music by Miss Emma, arts and crafts activities, snacks, facepainting and temporary tattoos. 10 am - Start Walking! WALK is a 1-mile loop through Downtown Montpelier. 10:30 - 1:00 pm - return from WALK, lunch, raffle, WALK prizes
Hubbard Park: Skill Up Your Dog
3:00pm-5:00pm Hubbard Park: Skill Up Your DogJoin fellow dog walkers to get to know the northern (off leash) trails and practice off-leash skills like recall, proper poop management, polite greetings, etc. This will be an easy loop using 7 Fireplaces, Streamside, and Fitness trails. Non-reactive, calm dogs are welcome to attend with their human. Leader: Dana Dwinell-Yardley

Montpelier Contra Dance!
7:30pm-11:00pm Montpelier Contra Dance!Come and dance with us! Our friendly contra dance community welcomes new dancers and experienced one. Come in time to change or clean your shoes for the intro/refresher lesson at 7:40 PM, then enjoy the dances until 11:00 PM. All dances will be taught and called by Steve Zakon-Anderson, including the intro lesson. Music by: Eileen O'Grady (fiddle), Donal Sheets (guitar & cello), Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin (accordion & keyboard). Admission--choose your price! $12 adult, $5 low-income & kids, $20 to help us pay the band, caller and sound tech really well!!

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience - Public Forum on Emergency Response Plan
6:30pm-8:30pm Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience - Public Forum on Emergency Response PlanJoin the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience for a public forum focused on the Montpelier Action Plan for Local Emergency, (MAPLE), our community’s plans for emergency preparedness and response. At this meeting the Commission will: - Provide an overview of the plan - Collect input from the community and think together about next steps. Childcare available onsite at the forum. ASL interpreters will also be available for the forum. A Zoom option will be available as well with details to be posted at the URL below. Details about MAPLE and the forum can be found here - www.montpelierstrong.org/maple The draft plan will be posted here on October 7.
Hubbard Park: Hemlock Hill Reroute
8:30am-9:14am Hubbard Park: Hemlock Hill RerouteWalk the newly rebuilt Hemlock Hill Trail, new (easier!) gem of the off leash north zone, and learn about trail building. This walk will be about 1 mile over relatively smooth, even terrain. Leader: Keir Barbero, Montpelier Parks & Trees staff

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
9:00am-1:00pm Capital City Summer Farmer's MarketShop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
Hubbard Park: Women's Fitness Fun
8:00am-9:15am Hubbard Park: Women's Fitness FunUsing a combination of park fitness equipment, body weight movements, and tower stairs, we will explore strength training and cardio opportunities in the park! Women and non-binary people of all ages and levels are welcome, though you should be able to walk 1.5 miles. Leader: Richarda Ericson

Flower Haus sober house fundraiser
5:00pm-9:00pm Flower Haus sober house fundraiserFundraiser for Flower Haus's sober house Herbal mocktails, art market, comedy, photo booth, tarot, poetry and more. Suggested donation $10-$50 RSVP

Montpelier Bridges to Belonging at KHL
10:00am-2:00pm Montpelier Bridges to Belonging at KHLTeaching artists Amber Paris and Evie Lovett bring the amazing Community Asset Map to KHL. What is YOUR bridge to belonging? Join us for family-friendly art-making activities for all ages! Come share your stories about the places, people, organizations and events in Montpelier that lead to a sense of belonging and thriving – and the gaps that need to be filled. Visit montpelierbridgestobelonging.com for more information about this community project.

Fern Maddie & Frosty Frog
6:00pm-8:00pm Fern Maddie & Frosty FrogThe Montpelier Performing Arts Hub invites you to check out our new space, socialize, and enjoy a double-header folk music concert with Fern Maddie and Frosty Frog! We also have a guest bar, Tally, and a guest food truck, Maharaja Spice. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues! Reserve your ticket here: https://mpah.ludus.com/
Making Space for Every Body in Your Yoga Class
3:00pm-5:00pm Making Space for Every Body in Your Yoga ClassWith Cassandra Hemmingway, for Yoga/Movement teachers & interested public. In this workshop you will learn how to make your studio and your classes welcoming and inclusive to students in all bodies. We'll dive deep into inclusive cueing ideas, and explore how to transition into poses in a manner that accounts for a full body, stiff knees, etc. We'll talk about both welcoming and unwelcoming language, and small acts in your studio space that can make people of different sizes and abilities feel welcome.

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
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The Enchanted Forest
4:30pm-8:00pm The Enchanted ForestWalk the jack-o-lantern lit trail, filled with art, music, song, and magic. Each tour will take about one hour. Costumes are welcome! Attendees are encouraged to arrive a half hour prior to their tour time to find parking space and check in. Please no flashlights during the event and no pets. Dress for the weather. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, September 25th through AllTogetherNow’s website: www.alltogethernowvt.org/enchanted_forest, or they can be purchased at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center’s office. No tickets are sold at the event. Remember to get your tickets early because they sell out quickly! Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. For event/ticket questions, please email [email protected]. For tour accessibility questions, contact Leila at [email protected]. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of a cancellation, we do not offer refunds on the tickets. For all event information, please visit AllTogetherNow’s website under "Find Out More".
Restorative Yoga + Therapeutic Massage
5:30pm-7:30pm Restorative Yoga + Therapeutic MassageJoin Anjali & Erica for a seasonal offering, carefully designed to bring deep healing, rest, renewal and CALM. While Anjali guides you through extra gentle yin and restorative postures, Erica will rotate the room, offering her massage magic.

Fall Photography Workshop (free!)
8:00am-9:30am Fall Photography Workshop (free!)Whether you use a smartphone, a professional camera, or anything in between, we'll use photography as a tool to observe and explore the nooks and crannies of the natural world in new ways. Led by Sean Beckett of North Branch Nature Center. Meet at the New Shelter (top of the sledding hill).

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
9:00am-1:00pm Capital City Summer Farmer's MarketShop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
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The Enchanted Forest
3:30pm-7:30pm The Enchanted ForestWalk the jack-o-lantern lit trail, filled with art, music, song, and magic. Each tour will take about one hour. Costumes are welcome! Attendees are encouraged to arrive a half hour prior to their tour time to find parking space and check in. Please no flashlights during the event and no pets. Dress for the weather. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, September 25th through AllTogetherNow’s website: www.alltogethernowvt.org/enchanted_forest, or they can be purchased at the Montpelier Senior Activity Center’s office. No tickets are sold at the event. Remember to get your tickets early because they sell out quickly! Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. For event/ticket questions, please email [email protected]. For tour accessibility questions, contact Leila at [email protected]. This is a rain or shine event. In the event of a cancellation, we do not offer refunds on the tickets. For all event information, please visit AllTogetherNow’s website under "Find Out More.
Traveler's Circle
1:00pm-4:00pm Traveler's CircleThe Traveler's Circle (tc), founded in 1996 by Montpelier author Mark Laxer. It's a fun, informal way to get storytelling experience and to learn about the larger world. Someone starts by telling a story and that story sparks another story--and another--and before you know it, mostly everyone has shared a story, as the theme through the evening evolves. For details contact Mark, a passionate supporter of the Hub, at [email protected].

Barr Hill's Fermentation Festival
12:00pm-4:00pm Barr Hill's Fermentation FestivalMontpelier’s first-ever Fermentation Festival will feature all things fermented including a variety of Vermont vendors from across the state (bakeries, breweries, distilleries, cider, kombucha, coffee, and even pizza!). Live music, distillery tours, complimentary samples, and a new product launch from Barr Hill will add to the fermented fun. Event tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

Amulets: Yoga Nidra Sessions
6:00pm-7:00pm Amulets: Yoga Nidra SessionsWith Linda River Valente Wrap yourself in a talismanic mantle of Rest and Release... Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) is pure nourishment. Bespoke nidras shaped by astrological tides and invisible energetics.

Money Matters 3: Exploring Solidarity Economics and Community Based Banking
10:00am-4:00pm Money Matters 3: Exploring Solidarity Economics and Community Based BankingExploring Solidarity Economics and Community-Based Banking," focuses on economic community, connection, and inclusion from a female point of view. Co-founded by Shanda Williams in 2022, the Money Matters Symposium was designed to provide a platform for those who identify as women to openly discuss money and explore strategies for financial empowerment. Participants will engage in discussions on topics including racialized economics, financial sovereignty, banking and equity, and consumer finances. Delve into how women can leverage their financial power, explore and address racialized economic systems, and discuss the intersections of money, banking, and equity.

Hunger Mountain Coop Council Candidate Forum
6:00pm-8:00pm Hunger Mountain Coop Council Candidate ForumThe Hunger Mountain Co-op Council is excited to invite Member-Owners to a new component of our council elections. The candidate forum will allow members to meet the individuals running for the council in November. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates about their visions, ideas, and plans for our co-op’s future.

Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
9:00am-1:00pm Capital City Summer Farmer's MarketShop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

The Tempest
7:30pm-9:30pm The TempestFall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

The Music of J.S. Bach
7:30pm-9:30pm The Music of J.S. BachCapital City Concerts presents "A Musical Offering of Instrumental Works of J.S. Bach" Pianist Jeewon Park, violinist Jeffrey Multer, cellist Edward Arron, and flutist Karen Kevra return for a program of J.S. Bach's greatest chamber music works including the Trio Sonata from the Musical Offering, the Italian Concerto, and the Cello Suite No. 1 in G major. Tickets ($15 students-$30 adults) for both concerts will be available at the door or in advance. Go to www.capitalcityconcerts.org

3rd Annual Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide
9:00am-11:00am 3rd Annual Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight SuicideJoin the movement turning HOPE into ACTION. On-Site Registration Starts: 9:00 am Program Starts: 10:00 am The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about. Register, start a team, or make a donation TODAY at www.afsp.org/centralvt If you are interested in volunteering, please email Eva Zaret at [email protected]. If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or text VT to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Trained counselors are available 24/7. If you are concerned about your or a loved one's safety or need emergency medical services, call 9-1-1.
Sound Bath Healing
5:00pm-6:30pm Sound Bath HealingJoin Victoria Keen for a special transformative New Moon Sound Bath Ceremony invoking the ancient practice of observing the rhythm and influence of the moon on the tides and the waters of our bodies, which rules our emotions, subconscious, and inner life. Soothing harmonics wash over you and nourish and soothe your nervous system while gently restoring harmony and balance to your mind, body and spirit. To close out the ceremony Victoria offers group Reiki and Healy frequencies to integrate the work.

Halloween Dress-up Drag Queen Story Hour
1:00pm-2:00pm Halloween Dress-up Drag Queen Story HourJoin us for a festive Drag Queen Story Hour with Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer! Enjoy stories and make a crown fit for a queen. Dressing up is encouraged!
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Library After Dark: Spooky Halloween Fun for Teens and Adults!
6:30pm-8:30pm Library After Dark: Spooky Halloween Fun for Teens and Adults!Get ready for a spooky evening filled with spine-tingling fun. This isn’t your typical library event—it’s a night of eerie excitement perfect for older kids and up! - Haunted House & Jump Scares: - Talk by William Alexander: What Happens When You Lose Your Shadow? - Tarot and Oracle Card Readings: Costumes Are Encouraged! Come dressed in your favorite spooky attire! Everyone is welcome, but remember, this event is geared towards older kids and adults.

Glow Ride with Montpelier Complete Streets
6:00pm-8:00pm Glow Ride with Montpelier Complete StreetsThe Glow Ride rolls out and lights up your life again Saturday October 26! Brought to you each year by Montpelier Complete Streets, the Glow Ride marks the start of our annual Be Bright at Night event series to raise awareness of the importance of lights and reflective gear to help motorists see cyclists and pedestrians when it's dark. There will be Glow Walks and Glow Runs to come, so stay bright! What it is A no-drop, family friendly evening bike ride around the city led by Complete Streets Committee members. Our route is typically ~4 miles for any level rider of all ages, bikes of all types, and lots of fun! This event is a reminder to all who walk or ride to wear reflective clothing and use other safety equipment and to motorists to stay alert for pedestrians and bicyclists. Meet at 6 pm, ride departs at 6:30 pm. Bring your bike, test your Halloween costume for rideability (optional), and put on lights – lots of lights! Need a bike light or reflective vest? We got you. Dress warmly and for all weather. There is no rain date. After-ride - We'll have snacks and stickers to share to celebrate the kick-off of Be Bright at Night!

Autumn Onion Costume Run
9:00am-10:00am Autumn Onion Costume RunAre you ready for the best Halloween Costume Race in VT?! Join the fun and race through downtown Montpelier in your best Halloween costume. Start and finish will be at our new location at 89 Main Street. Categories and prizes for adults and kiddos so put together some zany costumes and have a blast with your fam tribe!

Paint & Sip Event @Hugo's Bar & Grill, MONTPELIER on 10/29/2024
6:00pm-8:00pm Paint & Sip Event @Hugo's Bar & Grill, MONTPELIER on 10/29/2024Unleash Your Inner Artist! Join us for a delightful evening filled with paintbrushes, laughter, and good company at Hugo's Bar and Grill!
Fall Gratitude Challenge & first Embodied Book Club!
5:30pm-7:00pm Fall Gratitude Challenge & first Embodied Book Club!Kick off or deepen your gratitude practice in community this fall to enliven and strengthen your soul as the cold and dark are coming. Enjoy practicing gratitude on the mat and in conversation with tea after each practice and a wonderful book as a backbone to our journey. A 6 week series with Geraldine Vatan.
Tue Oct 1
8:30 am to 9:15 am
Hubbard Park: Boundary Walk
Tuesday Oct 1st 8:30 am to 9:15 am@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, New Shelter (by caretaker’s house)
Become familiar with the new on and off leash zones, ask questions, gain clarity, and stroll along the edges of the zones.
Leader: Keir Barbero, Montpelier Parks & Trees staff
Tue Oct 1
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Hubbard Park: Ten Wild Things in One Hour
Tuesday Oct 1st 12:00 pm to 1:00 pmDiscover the beautiful and bizarre, the ancient and the nascent, in a short nature walk where most anything wild is fair game. Please plan to leave dogs home to improve chances of observing the natural world together.
Tue Oct 1
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Hubbard Park: Easy Off-Leash Dog Loop
Tuesday Oct 1st 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, Dog Field
Come for a short lunchtime walk in the off-leash section of Hubbard Park! The walk will explore some of the most accessible parts of the off-leash zone, including the new and improved Hemlock Hill Trail, where you can commune with 250 year old trees. This walk will be about 1 mile over relatively smooth, even terrain.
Leader: Alec Ellsworth, Parks Director

Wed Oct 2
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
FEAST Farmstand
Wednesday Oct 2nd 9:00 am to 12:00 pm@ 58 Barre Street, Montpelier
The FEAST Farmstand returns to the Montpelier Senior Activity Center! Held at 58 Barre Street - outdoors in the MSAC front courtyard or inside depending on weather. All produce comes from our FEAST farm, which was re-established at the 203 Country Club Road property this past year. The produce is low-cost and available to all ages. All proceeds support the FEAST Senior Meals program and FEAST Farm. See the list of produce available the Tuesday before the farmstand on our website and Facebook page.
Wed Oct 2
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Hubbard Park: Trail Run
Wednesday Oct 2nd 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, New Shelter (by caretaker’s house)
Whether you’re brand new to running or a longtime runner, this is a chance to gather with area runners to explore the trails of Hubbard Park, get to know one another, and enjoy an autumn evening together.
Leader: Addie and Luke
Thu Oct 3
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Hubbard Park: History Hike in the On-Leash Zone
Thursday Oct 3rd 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, New Shelter (by caretaker’s house)
Come for a short lunchtime history hike (more of an amble) in the on-leash section of Hubbard Park. This walk will explore some of the most accessible parts of the on-leash zone of Hubbard Park, including the universally accessible trail and the tower area. This walk will be about 1 mile over relatively smooth, even terrain.
Leader: Alec Ellsworth, Parks Director
Thu Oct 3
Hubbard Park: Boundary Walk
Thursday Oct 3rd 8:30 am - Friday Oct 4th 9:15 am@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, New Shelter (by caretaker’s house)
Become familiar with the new on and off leash zones, ask questions, gain clarity, and stroll along the edges of the zones.
Leader: Keir Barbero, Montpelier Parks & Trees staff
Fri Oct 4
4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Montpelier Art Walk
Friday Oct 4th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ various venues, Downtown Montpelier

Fri Oct 4
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Artist Reception & Montpelier Art Walk - The VT Supreme Court Gallery: Respite & Remembrance - Pandemic to Present, Works on paper by Daryl Burtnett
Friday Oct 4th 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm@ Vermont Supreme Court Gallery, 111 State Street, Montpelier, Vt 05602
The Vermont State Curator’s office is pleased to present the final exhibition for the 2024 season at the Vermont Supreme Court Gallery. Respite & Remembrance, Pandemic to Present: Works on paper by Daryl Burtnett. The show opens with an Opening Reception part of Montpelier’s Art Walk on Friday, October 4, from 4:30 pm to 7 pm with artist’s remarks at 6:00 pm. The show continues until December 20, 2024. The artist requests that the viewer draw on their own interpretation and experience of the work he has created. Gallery Hours: 8:30 am ¬- 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday (closed during lunch hour)

Fri Oct 4
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Artist Reception / Montpelier Art Walk -Photographs by JuanCarlos González - Vermont Female Farmers at The VT State House
Friday Oct 4th 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm@ Vermont state House Cardroom and Cafeteria
Fri Oct 4
8:30 am to 9:15 am
Hubbard Park: Hemlock Hill Reroute
Friday Oct 4th 8:30 am to 9:15 am@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, Dog Field
Walk the newly rebuilt Hemlock Hill Trail, new (easier!) gem of the off leash north zone, and learn about trail building. This walk will be about 1 mile over relatively smooth, even terrain.
Leader: Keir Barbero, Montpelier Parks & Trees staff
Fri Oct 4
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Hubbard Park: Adventure Hike in the Off-Leash Zone
Friday Oct 4th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, Dog Field
Come for a long, fast lunchtime walk exploring the furthest reaches of Hubbard Park with Parks Director Alec Ellsworth. We'll explore trails you may never have seen before and see many of the natural communities in the Park. This walk will be about 3 miles and include sections of steep, uneven terrain.
Leader: Alec Ellsworth, Parks Director

Sat Oct 5
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
Saturday Oct 5th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm@ 133 State St, Montpelier
Shop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

Sat Oct 5
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Central Vermont Humane Society's Fur Fest
Saturday Oct 5th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm@ 7 Jones Brothers Way, Barre, VT 05641
Join Central Vermont Humane Society for our annual gala, Fur Fest - an evening of inspiring animal stories, cash bar featuring drinks, a silent & live auction a very special guest!! Tickets are $50. RSVP deadline is Friday, September 27, 2024.
https://centralvermonthumane.org/purchase-fur-fest-tickets/
Sat Oct 5
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Open Studio Weekend at Blue Roof Designs studio
Saturday Oct 5th 10:00 am to 5:00 pm@ Blue Roof Designs studio
Visit the Blue Roof Designs studio during Fall Vermont Open Studio Weekend! the Weekend represents a unique opportunity to meet a wide variety of artists and craftspeople in their studios, some of which are only open to the public during this weekend. Come for a tour of my bookbinding studio, demonstrations, and captivating conversation about the world of handmade books. There will be savings up to 50% off seconds and discontinued work will be available for purchase. I’m studio #99 in the gold Fall tour guide.

Sat Oct 5
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
2024 WALK for Safe & Happy Childhoods
Saturday Oct 5th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm@ State House Lawn, 115 State Street, Montpelier, VT
Be part of the WALK for Safe and Happy Childhoods! This heartfelt event will raise funds for programs that protect and support babies, children, and families. As a united, caring community, we have the power to ensure every child has a safe, stable, and nurturing environment.
8-10 am - registration, music by Miss Emma, arts and crafts activities, snacks, facepainting and temporary tattoos.
10 am - Start Walking! WALK is a 1-mile loop through Downtown Montpelier.
10:30 - 1:00 pm - return from WALK, lunch, raffle, WALK prizes
Sat Oct 5
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
World of Leaves
Saturday Oct 5th 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm@ New Shelter, Hubbard Park
ID leaf shapes, learn how leaves make food for plants, and discover leaf anatomy and function on this easy walk. Uncover the mystery of leaves
changing color in the fall. Meet
Naturalist Gail Johnson at the
New Shelter, Hubbard Park.
All Ages. Free
Sat Oct 5
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Hubbard Tower Playgroup and Picnic
Saturday Oct 5th 10:00 am to 11:00 am@ Meet at Hubbard Tower in Hubbard Park
Meet-up with young families to romp on the Hubbard Tower lawn, climb the stairs, practice somersaults, and play in the heart of Hubbard Park. BYO picnic and snacks.
Leader: Stephanie Hunt
Sat Oct 5
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Hubbard Park: Skill Up Your Dog
Saturday Oct 5th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, Dog Field
Join fellow dog walkers to get to know the northern (off leash) trails and practice off-leash skills like recall, proper poop management, polite greetings, etc. This will be an easy loop using 7 Fireplaces, Streamside, and Fitness trails. Non-reactive, calm dogs are welcome to attend with their human. Leader: Dana Dwinell-Yardley

Sat Oct 5
7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Montpelier Contra Dance!
Saturday Oct 5th 7:30 pm to 11:00 pm@ Capital City Grange Hall, 6612 VT 12, Berlin VT 05602
Come and dance with us! Our friendly contra dance community welcomes new dancers and experienced one. Come in time to change or clean your shoes for the intro/refresher lesson at 7:40 PM, then enjoy the dances until 11:00 PM. All dances will be taught and called by Steve Zakon-Anderson, including the intro lesson. Music by: Eileen O'Grady (fiddle), Donal Sheets (guitar & cello), Guillaume Sparrow-Pepin (accordion & keyboard).
Admission--choose your price! $12 adult, $5 low-income & kids, $20 to help us pay the band, caller and sound tech really well!!
Tue Oct 8
8:30 am to 9:15 am
Hubbard Park: South Loop Options
Tuesday Oct 8th 8:30 am to 9:15 am@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, New Shelter (by caretaker’s house)
Join Parks & Trees staff to walk the accessible trail to Hubbard Tower and back, and discover some nice loop options in the southern (on leash) portion of Hubbard. Leader: Keir Barbero, Montpelier Parks & Trees staff
Tue Oct 8
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Hubbard Park: Watershed Walk
Tuesday Oct 8th 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, New Shelter (by caretaker’s house)
Get to know Hubbard Park trails while getting to know vernal pools and seeps, and explore ways this old forest helps out our community during heavy rains and floods.
Leader: Kassia Randzio

Thu Oct 10
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Thursday Oct 10th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
Thu Oct 10
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience - Public Forum on Emergency Response Plan
Thursday Oct 10th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm@ Montpelier High School
Join the Montpelier Commission for Recovery and Resilience for a public forum focused on the Montpelier Action Plan for Local Emergency, (MAPLE), our community’s plans for emergency preparedness and response. At this meeting the Commission will:
- Provide an overview of the plan
- Collect input from the community and think together about next steps.
Childcare available onsite at the forum. ASL interpreters will also be available for the forum. A Zoom option will be available as well with details to be posted at the URL below. Details about MAPLE and the forum can be found here - www.montpelierstrong.org/maple The draft plan will be posted here on October 7.
Thu Oct 10
8:30 am to 9:14 am
Hubbard Park: Hemlock Hill Reroute
Thursday Oct 10th 8:30 am to 9:14 am@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, Dog Field
Walk the newly rebuilt Hemlock Hill Trail, new (easier!) gem of the off leash north zone, and learn about trail building. This walk will be about 1 mile over relatively smooth, even terrain. Leader: Keir Barbero, Montpelier Parks & Trees staff

Fri Oct 11
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Friday Oct 11th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

Sat Oct 12
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
Saturday Oct 12th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm@ 133 State St, Montpelier
Shop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

Sat Oct 12
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Saturday Oct 12th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
Sat Oct 12
8:00 am to 9:15 am
Hubbard Park: Women's Fitness Fun
Saturday Oct 12th 8:00 am to 9:15 am@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, Dog Field
Using a combination of park fitness equipment, body weight movements, and tower stairs, we will explore strength training and cardio opportunities in the park! Women and non-binary people of all ages and levels are welcome, though you should be able to walk 1.5 miles.
Leader: Richarda Ericson

Sat Oct 12
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Flower Haus sober house fundraiser
Saturday Oct 12th 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm@ North Branch Cafe
Fundraiser for Flower Haus's sober house
Herbal mocktails, art market, comedy, photo booth, tarot, poetry and more. Suggested donation $10-$50 RSVP

Sat Oct 12
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Montpelier Bridges to Belonging at KHL
Saturday Oct 12th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Teaching artists Amber Paris and Evie Lovett bring the amazing Community Asset Map to KHL. What is YOUR bridge to belonging? Join us for family-friendly art-making activities for all ages! Come share your stories about the places, people, organizations and events in Montpelier that lead to a sense of belonging and thriving – and the gaps that need to be filled. Visit montpelierbridgestobelonging.com for more information about this community project.

Sat Oct 12
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Fern Maddie & Frosty Frog
Saturday Oct 12th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ 35 College Street, Montpelier, VT
The Montpelier Performing Arts Hub invites you to check out our new space, socialize, and enjoy a double-header folk music concert with Fern Maddie and Frosty Frog! We also have a guest bar, Tally, and a guest food truck, Maharaja Spice. Bring your family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues!
Reserve your ticket here: https://mpah.ludus.com/
Sun Oct 13
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Making Space for Every Body in Your Yoga Class
Sunday Oct 13th 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
With Cassandra Hemmingway, for Yoga/Movement teachers & interested public. In this workshop you will learn how to make your studio and your classes welcoming and inclusive to students in all bodies. We'll dive deep into inclusive cueing ideas, and explore how to transition into poses in a manner that accounts for a full body, stiff knees, etc. We'll talk about both welcoming and unwelcoming language, and small acts in your studio space that can make people of different sizes and abilities feel welcome.
Wed Oct 16
5:30 pm to 6:32 pm
Hubbard Park: Trail Run
Wednesday Oct 16th 5:30 pm to 6:32 pm@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, New Shelter (by caretaker’s house)
Whether you’re brand new to running or a longtime runner, this is a chance to gather with area runners to explore the trails of Hubbard Park, get to know one another, and enjoy an autumn evening together.
Leader: Addie and Luke

Thu Oct 17
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Thursday Oct 17th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

Fri Oct 18
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Friday Oct 18th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
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Fri Oct 18
4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
The Enchanted Forest
Friday Oct 18th 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm@ Hubbard Park, Montpelier

Fri Oct 18
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Moonlight Magic
Friday Oct 18th 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm@ Downtown Montpelier, VT 05602
Shop, stroll and get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping during Moonlight Magic on Friday, October 18th from 5-9. Enjoy downtown music and in-store deals at participating stores.
Fri Oct 18
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Restorative Yoga + Therapeutic Massage
Friday Oct 18th 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
Join Anjali & Erica for a seasonal offering, carefully designed to bring deep healing, rest, renewal and CALM. While Anjali guides you through extra gentle yin and restorative postures, Erica will rotate the room, offering her massage magic.

Fri Oct 18
8:00 am to 9:30 am
Fall Photography Workshop (free!)
Friday Oct 18th 8:00 am to 9:30 am@ Meeting Location: Hubbard Park, Old Shelter (top of sledding hill)
Whether you use a smartphone, a professional camera, or anything in between, we'll use photography as a tool to observe and explore the nooks and crannies of the natural world in new ways. Led by Sean Beckett of North Branch Nature Center. Meet at the New Shelter (top of the sledding hill).

Sat Oct 19
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
Saturday Oct 19th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm@ 133 State St, Montpelier
Shop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

Sat Oct 19
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Saturday Oct 19th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.
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Sat Oct 19
3:30 pm to 7:30 pm
The Enchanted Forest
Saturday Oct 19th 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm@ Hubbard Park, Montpelier
Sat Oct 19
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Traveler's Circle
Saturday Oct 19th 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm@ 35 College Street, Montpelier, VT
The Traveler's Circle (tc), founded in 1996 by Montpelier author Mark Laxer. It's a fun, informal way to get storytelling experience and to learn about the larger world. Someone starts by telling a story and that story sparks another story--and another--and before you know it, mostly everyone has shared a story, as the theme through the evening evolves. For details contact Mark, a passionate supporter of the Hub, at [email protected].

Sat Oct 19
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Barr Hill's Fermentation Festival
Saturday Oct 19th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm@ Barr Hill, 17 Gin Lane, Montpelier
Montpelier’s first-ever Fermentation Festival will feature all things fermented including a variety of Vermont vendors from across the state (bakeries, breweries, distilleries, cider, kombucha, coffee, and even pizza!). Live music, distillery tours, complimentary samples, and a new product launch from Barr Hill will add to the fermented fun. Event tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Thu Oct 24
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Thursday Oct 24th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

Fri Oct 25
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Friday Oct 25th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

Fri Oct 25
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Amulets: Yoga Nidra Sessions
Friday Oct 25th 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
With Linda River Valente
Wrap yourself in a talismanic mantle of Rest and Release... Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep) is pure nourishment. Bespoke nidras shaped by astrological tides and invisible energetics.

Fri Oct 25
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Money Matters 3: Exploring Solidarity Economics and Community Based Banking
Friday Oct 25th 10:00 am to 4:00 pm@ Vermont College of Fine Arts- Alumni Building
Exploring Solidarity Economics and Community-Based Banking," focuses on economic community, connection, and inclusion from a female point of view. Co-founded by Shanda Williams in 2022, the Money Matters Symposium was designed to provide a platform for those who identify as women to openly discuss money and explore strategies for financial empowerment. Participants will engage in discussions on topics including racialized economics, financial sovereignty, banking and equity, and consumer finances. Delve into how women can leverage their financial power, explore and address racialized economic systems, and discuss the intersections of money, banking, and equity.

Fri Oct 25
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Hunger Mountain Coop Council Candidate Forum
Friday Oct 25th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ 58 Barre St.
The Hunger Mountain Co-op Council is excited to invite Member-Owners to a new component of our council elections. The candidate forum will allow members to meet the individuals running for the council in November. This is your chance to hear directly from the candidates about their visions, ideas, and plans for our co-op’s future.

Sat Oct 26
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Capital City Summer Farmer's Market
Saturday Oct 26th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm@ 133 State St, Montpelier
Shop local, shop fresh! Vegetables, honey, cheeses, maple, meat, crafts and prepared foods, live music too!

Sat Oct 26
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Tempest
Saturday Oct 26th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Lost Nation Theater, 39 Main St, Montpelier, VT 05602
Fall Foliage Shakespeare is Back! Shakespeare's magical final play is a tale of reckoning and redemption. It is brimming with comedy and romance, and the hazards of greed & revenge. And it's Shakespeare at his best. Directed by Ann Harvey (who started our Shakespeare tradition with us!). Featuring our founder, Kim Bent, as Prospero.

Sat Oct 26
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The Music of J.S. Bach
Saturday Oct 26th 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm@ Unitarian Church, Montpelier, VT
Capital City Concerts presents "A Musical Offering of Instrumental Works of J.S. Bach" Pianist Jeewon Park, violinist Jeffrey Multer, cellist Edward Arron, and flutist Karen Kevra return for a program of J.S. Bach's greatest chamber music works including the Trio Sonata from the Musical Offering, the Italian Concerto, and the Cello Suite No. 1 in G major.
Tickets ($15 students-$30 adults) for both concerts will be available at the door or in advance. Go to www.capitalcityconcerts.org

Sat Oct 26
9:00 am to 11:00 am
3rd Annual Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide
Saturday Oct 26th 9:00 am to 11:00 am@ State House lawn
Sat Oct 26
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Sound Bath Healing
Saturday Oct 26th 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
Join Victoria Keen for a special transformative New Moon Sound Bath Ceremony invoking the ancient practice of observing the rhythm and influence of the moon on the tides and the waters of our bodies, which rules our emotions, subconscious, and inner life. Soothing harmonics wash over you and nourish and soothe your nervous system while gently restoring harmony and balance to your mind, body and spirit. To close out the ceremony Victoria offers group Reiki and Healy frequencies to integrate the work.

Sat Oct 26
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Halloween Dress-up Drag Queen Story Hour
Saturday Oct 26th 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Join us for a festive Drag Queen Story Hour with Emoji Nightmare and Katniss Everqueer! Enjoy stories and make a crown fit for a queen. Dressing up is encouraged!
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Sat Oct 26
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Library After Dark: Spooky Halloween Fun for Teens and Adults!
Saturday Oct 26th 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm@ Kellogg-Hubbard Library
Get ready for a spooky evening filled with spine-tingling fun. This isn’t your typical library event—it’s a night of eerie excitement perfect for older kids and up!
- Haunted House & Jump Scares:
- Talk by William Alexander: What Happens When You Lose Your Shadow?
- Tarot and Oracle Card Readings:
Costumes Are Encouraged! Come dressed in your favorite spooky attire!
Everyone is welcome, but remember, this event is geared towards older kids and adults.

Sat Oct 26
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Glow Ride with Montpelier Complete Streets
Saturday Oct 26th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ Meet at City Hall 39 Main St

Sun Oct 27
9:00 am to 10:00 am
Autumn Onion Costume Run
Sunday Oct 27th 9:00 am to 10:00 am@ 89 Main Street Montpelier VT
Are you ready for the best Halloween Costume Race in VT?! Join the fun and race through downtown Montpelier in your best Halloween costume. Start and finish will be at our new location at 89 Main Street. Categories and prizes for adults and kiddos so put together some zany costumes and have a blast with your fam tribe!

Tue Oct 29
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Paint & Sip Event @Hugo's Bar & Grill, MONTPELIER on 10/29/2024
Tuesday Oct 29th 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm@ Hugo's Bar and Grill
Unleash Your Inner Artist! Join us for a delightful evening filled with paintbrushes, laughter, and good company at Hugo's Bar and Grill!
Wed Oct 30
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
Fall Gratitude Challenge & first Embodied Book Club!
Wednesday Oct 30th 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm@ Blossom Wellness Center 7 Main St Montpelier VT
Kick off or deepen your gratitude practice in community this fall to enliven and strengthen your soul as the cold and dark are coming. Enjoy practicing gratitude on the mat and in conversation with tea after each practice and a wonderful book as a backbone to our journey. A 6 week series with Geraldine Vatan.
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