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MONTPELIER, Vt. — December is a perfect time to enjoy a variety of events taking place in Vermont, from Christmas fairs to horse-drawn sleigh rides to holiday train rides. Here’s a closer look at what’s happening in December. For a comprehensive listing of events, visit www.VermontVacation.com.
Stowe Community Church’s Christmas Fair
Stowe – December 5, 2009
Stowe Community Church hosts its annual Christmas fair, featuring needle crafts, baked goods, collectibles, decorated wreaths, children’s activities, historic Stowe afghans and a quilt raffle. Route 100. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.gostowe.com.
Festival of Wreaths
Middlebury – December 5, 2009
The annual Festival of Wreaths is a silent auction benefiting the Mary Johnson Children’s Center. Come enjoy the sounds of the Brandon Brass at 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mahaney Center for the Arts, Route 30. For more information, visit www.addisoncounty.com.
The North Pole Express
Lyndonville – December 5-6, 2009
Experience the old time magic of Christmas aboard fully enclosed and heated vintage coaches as you travel to The North Pole to pick up Santa and his elves. Snuggle in for storytelling, hot cocoa, gingerbread cookies and caroling on the way to The North Pole where Santa boards the train and greets all passengers with a special gift. Tickets $25. Reservations required. For more information, visit www.thelyndonfreighthouse.com.
Wassail Weekend
Woodstock – December 11-13, 2009
For more than 25 years, Wassail Weekend in Woodstock has welcomed people from near and far to celebrate in unique ways. The term has its roots in medieval England referring to the Norse “ves heill,” meaning to “drink to the health.” Enjoy a Wassail Parade, house tours, holiday activities, food, music and more. For details, visit www.woodstockvt.com.
Walk of the Santas
Dover – December 11-13, 2009
Enjoy the annual Walk of the Santas weekend, an event full of Christmas cheer and fun for all ages. A portion of the proceeds will go to Deerfield Valley Community Cares heat assistance program. The weekend will be full of great activities including a Santa charity walk, valley wide scavenger hunt, arts and craft fair, gingerbread house exhibit and more. For more information, visit www.walkofthesantas.com.
Coolidge Holiday Open House
Plymouth Notch – December 12, 2009
Enjoy the traditions of the season at the birthplace of Calvin Coolidge. Visit the Coolidge Birthplace, decorated as it would have been in 1872, the year the future president was born. Winter exhibits will be at the Aldrich House, Plymouth Cheese Factory and 1924 Summer White House office. Food, music, sleigh/wagon rides, children’s activities and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Calvin Coolidge State Historic Site, Route 100A. For details, visit www.HistoricVermont.org/Coolidge.
The Polar Express
White River Junction – December 12-13, 2009
All aboard! The Polar Express comes to life on the Green Mountain Railroad. Read along with the story as the train makes its magical round trip journey to the North Pole. Meet Santa and enjoy caroling, hot cocoa and a treat and a special gift for each child. Tickets $20 adults, $15 children under age 12. Departs from White River Junction Railroad Station. For more information, visit www.hartfordvtpolarexpress.com.
Brandon Festival Singers
Brandon – December 13, 2009
This holiday annual tradition features the music of Gene Childers. Brandon Congregational Church. 3 p.m. For more information, visit www.brandon.org.
VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint Holiday Concert
Warren – Dec. 17, 2009
Robert De Cormier returns to lead the VSO Brass Quintet and Counterpoint in festive combination of mystical and majestic holiday music. 7:30 p.m. Warren United Church, Main Street. For more information, visit www.vso.org.
Hildene Holiday Evenings
Manchester – December 28-29, 2009
Self-guided tours through Hildene, the Lincoln family home’s mansion, decorated for the holidays. Enjoy cider, carolers and a bonfire on the front lawn. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Admission $15/adults, $5/youth; members free. Route 7A. For more information, visit www.hildene.org.
First Night
Burlington and Montpelier – December 31, 2009
Ring in 2010 with special performances, dance, music, theatre, activities and more at two annual New Year's Eve festivals in Burlington and Montpelier. For more information, visit www.firstnightburlington.com and www.mdca.org.
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