Dorset, Vermont is filled with year-round events and things to do such as acclaimed theater productions, art exhibitions, children's events and more!

DORSET EVENTS

Wilderness outings, Parades? Dorset hosts it all…

Bird Walk – Vultures (Turkey and Black) at Hildene

Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

BIRD WALK - VULTURES (Turkey and Black)  Saturday, August 9  7:00 to 10:00 am   FREE Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot. Join local birders to gather long-term data on the presence of birds, their abundance, and changes in populations. Appropriate for birders of all skill levels, the walks run along uneven terrain on forest and […]

HITS Vermont Summer Festival

HITS Vermont Summer Festival

Harold Beebe Farm 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, United States

The six-week USEF National/4*-Rated Vermont Summer Festival offers an all-inclusive horse show located in East Dorset, July 2 through August 10. The entire family will enjoy this boutique-style competition, which features divisions for every level of equestrian. More information here: https://www.hitsshows.com/hits-events/hits-vermont-summer-festival/

Morning in the Formal Garden at Hildene

Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

MORNING IN THE FORMAL GARDEN  Saturday, August 9 10:00 to 11:00 am  FREE WITH ADMISSION Enjoy a morning stroll through the flower gardens of Hildene with a horticulturist. Learn a little bit about the history of the Formal Garden and beyond, along with current ecological gardening techniques. Ask your gardening questions while exploring the Formal […]

Meet and Feed at Merck Forest

Meet and Feed at Merck Forest

Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

Meet and Feed the farm animals! Aug 09, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Join MFFC staff on afternoon wellness checks on the farm animals. https://www.merckforest.org/event-details/meet-and-feed-2025-08-09-14-00-1

Satellites at The Dorset Playhouse

Satellites at The Dorset Playhouse

The Dorset Playhouse 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT, United States

Satellites By: Erin Breznitsky Directed By: Adrienne Campbell-Holt Girl meets Boy, Girl marries Boy, Girl moves on after Boy goes missing in outer space...Until Boy mysteriously reappears on Earth 7 years later. Katherine and Mike awkwardly meet again for the first time in a NASA waiting room. While he has dreamt of home from the […]

Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest!

Full Moon Hike at Merck Forest!

Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

Time & Location Jul 10, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Merck Forest & Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA About the event Join us for a leisurely evening hike under the stars. Bundle up, bring sturdy shoes, and meet at the Visitor Center 10 minutes early. This is the perfect way to […]

$10.25
Satellites at The Dorset Playhouse

Satellites at The Dorset Playhouse

The Dorset Playhouse 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT, United States

Satellites By: Erin Breznitsky Directed By: Adrienne Campbell-Holt Girl meets Boy, Girl marries Boy, Girl moves on after Boy goes missing in outer space...Until Boy mysteriously reappears on Earth 7 years later. Katherine and Mike awkwardly meet again for the first time in a NASA waiting room. While he has dreamt of home from the […]

Dorset Farmers Market – Every Sunday 10-2 at HN Williams

Dorset Farmers Market, Every Sunday in the Summer 10am-2pm at HN Williams. From over 50 area producers, you will find freshly picked vegetables and fruits, home baked breads and pastries, artisan cheeses, wines, and spirits, grass-fed beef, bison, and poultry, free-range eggs, canned goods and pickled produce, specialty goods, hot prepared foods, functional Vermont crafts, […]

Pinnacle Forest History Walk

The Dorset Village Library 13 Church Street, Dorset, VT, United States

Pinnacle Forest History Walk | Sunday, August 10th at 1PM Starting at The Dorset Village Library Pinnacle Forest has a rich history and even some local lore! We will meet at the library and then walk together to Pinnacle using the connection trail from the Dorset Green and learn about the eccentric history around the […]

Satellites at The Dorset Playhouse

Satellites at The Dorset Playhouse

The Dorset Playhouse 104 Cheney Rd, Dorset, VT, United States

Satellites By: Erin Breznitsky Directed By: Adrienne Campbell-Holt Girl meets Boy, Girl marries Boy, Girl moves on after Boy goes missing in outer space...Until Boy mysteriously reappears on Earth 7 years later. Katherine and Mike awkwardly meet again for the first time in a NASA waiting room. While he has dreamt of home from the […]

Dorset Knitters at Library

Dorset Knitters at Library

The Dorset Village Library 13 Church Street, Dorset, VT, United States

Are you an expert knitter? Can only knit and purl? Or want to learn from scratch? Join the Dorset Knitters at 5pm every Tuesday! Snacks (finger foods) and beverages are pot-luck style! Email: dorsetvillagelibrary@gmail.com if you have questions…or if you’re interested in Loom Knitting!

Nonfiction Book Club at The Dorset Village Library

The Dorset Village Library 13 Church Street, Dorset, VT, United States

Nonfiction Book Club | Tuesday, August 12th at 5PM This book club focuses on modern history and other nonfiction books chosen by participants. You will find good conversation and refreshments at each meeting! No registration. This month’s book: The Wager by David Grann From the author of Killers of the Flower Moon, a page-turning story of shipwreck, survival, […]