Fair Haven
September 11-14
The Tunbridge World’s Fair first delighted Green Mountain guests in 1867 and has stayed strong through more than 150 years of cultural shifts and technological advances. This year’s festivities strike the perfect balance between 19th-century living and modernity with a vast and varied lineup, including fiber crafting demos, pony pulling, dairy animal judging, the Silver Circus Show and a live performance by country music sensation Jamie Lee Thurston.
Thursday, September 11, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday, September 12, and Saturday, September 13, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, September 14, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Tunbridge World’s Fairgrounds. $10-50; free for children under 12. Info, info@tunbridgeworldsfair.com, tunbridgeworldsfair.com.
Rein It In
October 25
The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm beckons equine enthusiasts of all ages to the majestic Day of the Morgan in Weybridge. The horse-powered day pays homage to the friendly, intelligent breed with fun and educational offerings, including guided tours, historical displays, walking trails, a raffle, and the unbeatable fall pairing of cider and doughnuts.
Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm in Weybridge. Free. Info, 388-2011, uvm.edu.
Hoppy Days
September 5-7
The Queen City’s annual Art Hop celebration isn’t just for grown-ups! Mini art lovers find much to do at Kids Hop, a pint-size subset spanning venues across Burlington’s South End Arts District. Crafty activities ranging from Fourbital Factory’s “Design a Beanie” contest to live screen-printing demos at Amalgamated Culture Works hold wee ones’ attention while the adults get their creative fix, too.
Friday, September 5, through Sunday, September 7, at the South End Arts District in Burlington. Free. Info, outreach@seaba.com, seaba.com.
Born to Be Wild
September 20
The Missisquoi Wildlife Fair invites environmentally minded families to “Dig Into Nature”at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton. Critters, crafts and critical information abound with a power-packed schedule of expert presentations, guided hikes, birdhouse painting, scavenger hunts — and even owl pellet dissections for curious little scientists.
Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge in Swanton. Free. Info, info@friendsofmissisquoi.org, friendsofmissisquoi.org.
The Ties That Bind
September 23 & 24
Get ready to laugh, cry and say helloooooooo! when Mrs. Doubtfire entertains audiences at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. Based on the iconic 1993 film starring Robin Williams as everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny, the acclaimed stage production tells the tale of one out-of-work dad’s unwavering mission to be with his kids. As the Chicago Tribune raves, it’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now.”
Tuesday, September 23, and Wednesday, September 24, 7:30 p.m. at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. $36-100. Info, 863-5966, flynnvt.org.
That’s Fall, Folks!
September 27
Did someone say pony rides? You bet your autumn dollar! The annual Burke Fall Festival delivers peak cozy-season vibes to revelers in East Burke Village with a day of unbeleafable entertainment. A parade kicks off six stacked hours of barbecue, face painting, horse-drawn wagon rides, a craft fair, a petting zoo, rubber ducky races — and even cow plop bingo. (It’s the Vermont way!)
Saturday, September 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at various East Burke Village locations. Free. Info, 626-4124, burkevermont.com.
Pumpkin Kings
October 25 & 26
“This is Halloween; everybody make a scene!” Rotary Park lights up with spooky sights and seasonal delights at Halloween in Winooski, a haunting holiday bash showcasing 1,000 jack-o’-lanterns crafted by local hands, ghoulish carnival games, a photo booth for capturing all those creative costumes and a frightfully fabulous lineup of live music.
Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Rotary Park in Winooski. Free. Info, info@downtownwinooski.org, downtownwinooski.org.
This article appears in Kids VT, Back to School 2025.
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