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…

  • 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!

  • Kits & Cubs at Merck Forest

    Kits & Cubs at Merck Forest

    Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

    Kits & Cubs Wednesdays and Fridays all year -  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with Merck Forest's Kits and Cubs program! This engaging nature experience is specially designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers. Crafts, stories, songs and adventures around the […]

  • Dorset Village Tree Lighting Ceremony

    A special village tradition. Join us for the annual tree-lighting ceremony on the village green, hosted by The Dorset Church with caroling and more! Details to come!

  • Ornament Making Workshop

    Ornament Making Workshop

    Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

    At Merck Forest Ornament Making Workshop Dec 04, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA For this crafty Merck Forest opportunity, come ready to put your creative maker skills to work! We'll be making hanging ornaments from a variety of found and natural materials (pinecones, […]

  • Kits & Cubs at Merck Forest

    Kits & Cubs at Merck Forest

    Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

    Kits & Cubs Wednesdays and Fridays all year -  10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature with Merck Forest's Kits and Cubs program! This engaging nature experience is specially designed for children ages 18 months to 5 years and their caregivers. Crafts, stories, songs and adventures around the […]

  • Santa Weekend in Dorset Village!

    Santa Weekend in Dorset Village!

    Barrows House 3156 VT-30, Dorset, VT, United States

    Santa Weekend in Dorset Village, hosted by the Inns of Dorset and The Dorset Theater December 5–7, 2025 Join us for a magical weekend celebrating the spirit of the season at The Dorset Inn and Barrows House.   Friday, December 5 3–5pm: Welcome Reception for Houseguests * 7pm: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Dorset […]

  • The Dorset Playhouse presents Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer Jr.

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

    “You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and Vixen…but do you recall the most famous reindeer of all?” The Dorset Players is proud to present the enduring holiday classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Jr., performed entirely by our local youth ensemble. The beloved story soars off the screen and onto the stage in this Broadway Junior, 60-minute […]

  • Mettowee Mint Wreath Making Workshop

    Mettowee Mint Wreath Making Workshop

    Mettowee Mint 4977 VT-30, Dorset, VT, United States

    Holiday Wreath Making December 6th & 7th Let's get merry! Book your tickets now for a wreath making workshop in the glasshouse! Come learn the tricks of hand tied greenery with coffee or a glass of natural wine. ⁠ Tickets: https://mettoweemint.com/pages/events

  • Dorset Historical Society Open House

    Dorset Historical Society Corner of VT 30 & Kent Hill Rd, Dorset, VT

    The Dorset Historical Society will host our annual open house this December, details are below and I have attached graphics! Saturday December 6th, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Holiday Open House Join the Dorset Historical Society for our annual Holiday Open House! Taste a selection of sweet treats, and view our newest exhibit on […]

  • The Shires Holiday Inn Tours

    Continuing a cherished tradition more than three decades strong, the 2025 Shires’ Holiday Inn Tours invites you to join in the holiday cheer on Saturday, December 6 and/or Saturday, December 13. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season as seventeen Shires lodging properties - from historic hotels and cozy inns to charming B&Bs and […]