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WaterWheel Foundation, a project of the Vermont band Phish.
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Kids Book Club for K-2 and Their Parents User Submitted
Thu., May 30, 4-5 p.m.
Elementary
Little bookworms and their caregivers learn to love reading together through sharing, crafts and writing activities. 802-846-4140
Little bookworms and their caregivers learn to love reading together through sharing, crafts and writing activities. 802-846-4140
Vermont All State Musical Festival
Fri., May 10, 6:30 p.m. and Sat., May 11, 2 & 4 p.m.
The Whole Fam
High school students lend their talents to jazz, band, orchestra and choral performances. 802-476-4811
High school students lend their talents to jazz, band, orchestra and choral performances. 802-476-4811
Wee Ones Play Time User Submitted
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. 802-888-3853
Caregivers bring kiddos 3 and younger to a new sensory learning experience each week. 802-888-3853
Preschool Story Time
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Preschool
Games, activities, stories and songs engage 3- through 5-year-olds. 802-244-7036
Games, activities, stories and songs engage 3- through 5-year-olds. 802-244-7036
Preschool Music With Linda Bassick
Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Preschool
The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
The singer and storyteller extraordinaire leads little ones in indoor music and movement. Birth through age 5. 802-878-4918
Preschool Playtime
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. 802-878-4918
Pre-K patrons play and socialize after music time. 802-878-4918
Story Time
Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m.
Preschool
Little ones from birth through age 5 learn from songs, crafts and picture books. 802-878-6956
Little ones from birth through age 5 learn from songs, crafts and picture books. 802-878-6956
Babytime User Submitted
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Pre-walking little ones experience a story time catered to their infant interests. 802-863-3403
Pre-walking little ones experience a story time catered to their infant interests. 802-863-3403
GROW Preschool Yoga User Submitted
Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Ages 2 through 5. 802-863-3403
Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga leads little ones in songs, movement and other fun activities. Ages 2 through 5. 802-863-3403
Story Time
Fridays, 11 a.m.
Preschool
Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. 802-785-4361
Preschoolers take part in tales, tunes and playtime. 802-785-4361
Lego Builders User Submitted
Fridays, 3-4:30 p.m. Continues through May 31
Elementary
Aspiring architects enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. 802-846-4140
Aspiring architects enjoy an afternoon of imagination and play. 802-846-4140
World Migratory Bird Day Staff Picks
Sat., May 11, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Avian enthusiasts of all ages spread their wings during a day of crafts, games and visits with the resident raptors and songbirds. 802-359-5000
Avian enthusiasts of all ages spread their wings during a day of crafts, games and visits with the resident raptors and songbirds. 802-359-5000
Mina Smith Staff Picks User Submitted
Sat., May 11, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Elementary
The Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen and founder of Love Your Neighbor VT reads The Butterfly Tree by Myrna P. Tesoro, a fantastical tale that teaches kids the Golden Rule. 802-496-7280
The Miss Northern Vermont’s Teen and founder of Love Your Neighbor VT reads The Butterfly Tree by Myrna P. Tesoro, a fantastical tale that teaches kids the Golden Rule. 802-496-7280
Lego Fun
Sat., May 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Elementary
Amateur toy architects build creatively. 802-878-6956
Amateur toy architects build creatively. 802-878-6956
Mother's Day
Sat., May 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Little ones craft cards, key chains and jewelry for their moms and grandmas. 802-223-3338
Little ones craft cards, key chains and jewelry for their moms and grandmas. 802-223-3338
FlynnZone Kids Hour: ANIMAL Dance User Submitted
Sat., May 11, 10 a.m.
Preschool
Little ones ages 3 through 5 learn about choreography and modern dance through interactive movement activities. 802-863-5966
Little ones ages 3 through 5 learn about choreography and modern dance through interactive movement activities. 802-863-5966
Audubon at the Winooski Library
Sat., May 11, 10-11 a.m.
Elementary
Kids ages 3 through 10 learn all about the migratory birds currently coming back to Vermont. 802-434-3068
Kids ages 3 through 10 learn all about the migratory birds currently coming back to Vermont. 802-434-3068
Yoga Stories With Adrienne
Sat., May 11, 10:30-11 a.m.
The Whole Fam
Kids of all ages learn about healing movement through tales and demonstrations. 802-223-3338
Kids of all ages learn about healing movement through tales and demonstrations. 802-223-3338
Build-A-Bouquet
Sat., May 11, 12 p.m.
The Whole Fam
After picking up a card in front of Homeport, shoppers travel from shop to shop collecting flowers for their moms. First come, first served. 802-863-1648
After picking up a card in front of Homeport, shoppers travel from shop to shop collecting flowers for their moms. First come, first served. 802-863-1648
Teen Throwback Matinee
Sat., May 11, 2-4:15 p.m.
Teens
Film buffs ages 13 and up share popcorn over a fantasy flick. 802-878-6956
Film buffs ages 13 and up share popcorn over a fantasy flick. 802-878-6956
French Story Time
Second Saturday of every month, 10:15-10:45 a.m.
The Whole Fam
Kids of all ages listen and learn to native speaker Romain Feuillette raconte une histoire. 802-878-4918
Kids of all ages listen and learn to native speaker Romain Feuillette raconte une histoire. 802-878-4918
Weee!! Dance Party
Second Saturday of every month, 2-3 p.m.
Preschool
Little ones and their caregivers express themselves through movement at this free-wheeling DJ bash. 802-533-2000
Little ones and their caregivers express themselves through movement at this free-wheeling DJ bash. 802-533-2000
Family Playshop User Submitted
Saturdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Preschool
Kids from birth through age 5 learn and play at this school readiness program. 802-863-3403
Kids from birth through age 5 learn and play at this school readiness program. 802-863-3403
Stories With Geoff User Submitted
Saturdays, 11:15-11:45 a.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Little patrons of the library's new location enjoy a morning of stories and songs. 802-863-3403
Little patrons of the library's new location enjoy a morning of stories and songs. 802-863-3403
Young Tradition Festival: Family-Friendly Jam User Submitted
Sun., May 12, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The Whole Fam
Québécois musicians Pascal Gemme and Véronique Plasse lead a tuneful get-together for musicians of all ages and skill levels. BYO instruments. 802-388-4967
Québécois musicians Pascal Gemme and Véronique Plasse lead a tuneful get-together for musicians of all ages and skill levels. BYO instruments. 802-388-4967
Young Tradition Festival: Family Contra Dance User Submitted
Sun., May 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Whole Fam
No experience is necessary at this all-ages line dance featuring live Québécois tunes. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes. 802-388-4967
No experience is necessary at this all-ages line dance featuring live Québécois tunes. Bring clean, soft-soled shoes. 802-388-4967
Sensory-Friendly Sunday
Second Sunday of every month, 9-10 a.m.
The Whole Fam
Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the museum to themselves, with adjusted lights and sounds and trusty sensory backpacks. 802-864-1848
Folks of all ages with sensory processing differences have the museum to themselves, with adjusted lights and sounds and trusty sensory backpacks. 802-864-1848
Gender Creative Kids
Second Sunday of every month, 2-4 p.m.
Various locations statewide
Various locations statewide, Various locations statewide
Barre/Montpelier
Elementary
Trans and gender-nonconforming kiddos under 13 and their families build community and make new friends at this joyful monthly gathering. Locations vary; contact organizer for info. 802-865-9677
Trans and gender-nonconforming kiddos under 13 and their families build community and make new friends at this joyful monthly gathering. Locations vary; contact organizer for info. 802-865-9677
Dad Guild User Submitted
Second Sunday of every month, 3:30-5 p.m.
Infants/Toddlers
Fathers (and parents of all genders) and their kids ages 5 and under drop in for playtime and connection. 802-863-3403
Fathers (and parents of all genders) and their kids ages 5 and under drop in for playtime and connection. 802-863-3403
Pokémon Club
Second Monday of every month, 4-5 p.m.
Elementary
Players trade cards and enjoy activities centered on their favorite strategic game. 802-878-4918
Players trade cards and enjoy activities centered on their favorite strategic game. 802-878-4918
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