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…

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/

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 Historical Society – History Hike: The Pinnacle

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

History Hike: The Pinnacle Saturday, July 19th 9am Dorset Historical Society Join Kevin O'Toole, and folks from Hike Dorset and the Dorset Historical Society, for a hike to The Pinnacle! The morning will begin with a bit of history about the location at the Dorset Historical Society, then we'll carpool to the site.  We anticipate […]

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/

Merck Forest Explore-A-Thon!

Merck Forest 3270 VT-315, Rupert, United States

Explore-A-Thon at Merck Forest! 11a-3pm Scavenger Hunts, Wagon Rides, Discovery Stations, Habitat Explorations and Picnic Areas! A great day for all! $5 per person

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Birdhouse Customization at Hildene

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

BIRDHOUSE CUSTOMIZATION           Saturday, July 19     12:00 to 3:00 pm  Join us in The Museum Store on Saturday, July 19th from 12:00 - 3:00 pm.  Meet Dave Yendell, a self-taught woodcrafter from Vermont. Collaborate with Dave to customize your ideal birdhouse.  Your bird neighbors will thank you!  Admission is not required […]

Marble House Project Presents – ARTSeed: Open Studios, Performances and Food

Marble House Project 1161 Dorset West Road, Dorset, United States

ARTSeed: Open Studios, Performances and Food Join us for ARTSeed: an afternoon of art, music, dance and food. Come explore the creative process with Marble House artists! July 19, 2-4pm Marble House 1161 Dorset West Rd Dorset, VT Short presentations and samples of completed and in-progress works from visual artists, writers and performers currently in […]

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, […]

Storytime on the Farm at Hildene

Storytime on the Farm at Hildene

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

11:00 am to 12:00 pm FREE WITH ADMISSION Put on your overalls and boots, then step through the magical book barn door to join the farmers in the dene for a different interactive story time each week featuring one of our many farm animal friends. Pre-registration is not required.  Members always visit for FREE, non-members pay admission, and […]