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…

  • Story Hike with the library

    Cutler Forest trailhead on peace street

    Story Hike | Monday, September 22nd at 10AM Explore and connect with other families and get the kiddos outside! Meet at the Cutler Memorial Forest trailhead off Peace Street in Dorset (see map), and dress for the weather. We will go on a short hike (1 mile or less) and explore along the way, stopping […]

  • 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 […]

  • Fiction Book Club at the library

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

    Fiction Book Club | Thursday, September 25th at 5PM This book club focuses on fiction with an occasional non-fiction selection. It meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 5pm. You will find good conversation and refreshments at each meeting! Call or email the Library to reserve any of the upcoming books.   This […]

  • 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 […]

  • Hildene’s Autumn Harvest Festival

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

    September 26: Hildene's Autumn Harvest Festival Friday, 4:00 PM - Dusk Please join us for a fun, family-friendly celebration at Hildene Farm in the dene! This community gathering features local food, live music, drinks, flower picking, barnyard animals, crafts, children’s games, pumpkin picking, an apple pie contest, and more! Questions? Click to email Christine Furman Admission tickets […]

  • Peru Fair!

    An Old-Fashioned Country Fair! September 27, 2025 (Rain or Shine) 9am - 4pm Parade at 9:45am! Fantastic Pig Roast, Music & Cloggers, Family Entertainment, Vermont Crafts, Vermont Artisans, Magician and Face Painter, Wagon Rides and Photo Booths. Delectable Array of Food. Scarecrow Contest. Fun For Everyone!! $10 Ages 10+ $5 Ages 5-9 Free under 5 […]

  • Long Trail School Celebrating 50 Years – Homecoming

    The Long Trail School 1045 Kirby Hollow Road, Dorset, VT, United States

    Celebrating 50 Years 1975-2025 September 27, 2025  |  Homecoming | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Come cheer on our Varsity and Middle School soccer teams in double-header matches. All are welcome!

  • Merck Forest Tree Cutting Board Workshop

    Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

    September 27th 2:00pm-5:00pm Join Merck Forest, Vermont Woodlands and The Audobon Society for an immersive journey through the lifecycle of wood, from forest management to your kitchen! Register: https://www.merckforest.org/event-details/tree-to-cutting-board-workshop  

  • Film Premiere: REUNION Ordinary Lives Viewed Up Close, A documentary film produced by Bob Van Degna

    Southern Vermont Arts Center

    Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning Presents, REUNION: As the Niskayuna High School Class of 1962 approaches their 80th year, REUNION offers a heartfelt reflection on aging, legacy, and resilience. Through candid interviews with ten classmates, the film looks back on lives lived, impacts made, and what it means to grow older with purpose. Blending […]

  • GMALL Presents: Capturing the Wonders of the Natural World through Nature Journaling with Laura Beltran

    Southern Vermont Arts Center

    Sunday 10am -12pm Nature journaling offers a personalized and distinctive way to connect with the natural world while enriching your curiosity. Through reflection, writing, and sketching, Laura Beltran will introduce a variety of journaling techniques letting you discover the approach that is best for you. We’ll spend some time outdoors (indoors, if necessary due to […]