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  • May 2026

  • Fri 1

    Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest

    May 1 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest
    Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

    Kits and Cubs at Merck Forest Wednesday and Fridays 10am-11:30am Bring your toddlers and preschoolers (18 months to 5 years old) for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Every session is packed with nature-themed activities, songs, stories, and take-home crafts designed to spark curiosity.

  • Fri 1

    Northshire Book Festival – Booktopia

    May 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Northshire Book Festival – Booktopia
    Northshire Bookstore 4869 Main St,, Manchester Center, VT, United States

    Northshire Manchester: Northshire Book Festival - tickets required A Weekend in Booktopia On May 1-3, 2026 join us for bookish good times at Northshire Bookstore's annual festival - an intimate gathering of readers & writers in beautiful Vermont! The weekend will feature talks, signings, celebration, and a wonderful array of guest authors! Our 2026 festival authors […]

  • Sat 2

    Green Up Day!

    May 2 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Green Up Day, observed annually on the first Saturday of May, is a statewide effort in the US state of Vermont to clean up roadside trash. 8am-12pm Bags available at the Town Clerk’s Office. Leave full bags along roadsides. Thank you!!!

  • Sat 2

    Women’s Basic Chainsaw Safety Course

    May 2 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

    Women's Basic Chainsaw Safety Course May 02, 2026, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Merck Forest and Farmland Center, 3270 VT-315, Rupert, VT 05768, USA Join us for an all-women chainsaw use and safety course.

  • Sat 2

    Dorset Church Rummage Sale!

    May 2 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

    Dorset Church Rummage Sale Saturday, May 2, 2026 9am-1pm Outside sales begin at 8:30am. No early bird shopping

  • Sat 2

    Northshire Book Festival – Booktopia

    May 2 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Northshire Book Festival – Booktopia
    Northshire Bookstore 4869 Main St,, Manchester Center, VT, United States

    Northshire Manchester: Northshire Book Festival - tickets required A Weekend in Booktopia On May 1-3, 2026 join us for bookish good times at Northshire Bookstore's annual festival - an intimate gathering of readers & writers in beautiful Vermont! The weekend will feature talks, signings, celebration, and a wonderful array of guest authors! Our 2026 festival authors […]

  • Sat 2

    Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats

    May 2 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Saturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This program does not include, but does require, admission. Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene's adorable baby […]

  • Sun 3

    Northshire Book Festival – Booktopia

    May 3 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Northshire Book Festival – Booktopia
    Northshire Bookstore 4869 Main St,, Manchester Center, VT, United States

    Northshire Manchester: Northshire Book Festival - tickets required A Weekend in Booktopia On May 1-3, 2026 join us for bookish good times at Northshire Bookstore's annual festival - an intimate gathering of readers & writers in beautiful Vermont! The weekend will feature talks, signings, celebration, and a wonderful array of guest authors! Our 2026 festival authors […]

  • Sun 3

    Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats

    May 3 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Hildene Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats
    Hildene, A Lincoln Family Home 1005 Hildene Rd, Manchester, VT, United States

    Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Saturdays & Sundays in May (except for May 9) 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM This program does not include, but does require, admission. Little Hooves, Big Appetites: Bottle-Feeding Baby Goats! Add this hands-on experience to your admission to enhance your visit. Get up close with Hildene's adorable baby […]

  • Tue 5

    GMALL Presents: Behind the Headlines

    May 5 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am GMALL Presents: Behind the Headlines

    Behind the Headlines: A Weekly Conversation moderated by Peter Radford Join this engaging weekly forum to explore the deeper themes and ideas shaping today’s news. Each session features a topic introduced by the moderator, who may share background materials and guide a thoughtful, balanced discussion. Hear diverse perspectives, exchange ideas, and share your own views […]

  • Tue 5

    Dorset Knitters at Library

    May 5 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm 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!

  • Wed 6

    Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store

    May 6 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store
    JK Adams Rte 30, Dorset, VT, United States

    Local’s Day @ JK Adams Kitchen Store Every Wednesday in February & March is Local’s Day – where everyone is a local! Spin the wheel and win a discount up to 30% of on your entire purchase (some exclusions apply). Exclusions include already discounted items and electronics.

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