A Real Hoot
April 25
Nocturnal predators show off their talonts at Vermont Institute of Natural Science’s Owl Festival in Quechee, where avian aficionados of all ages soar through a day of crafts, games and interactive opportunities. Want to know more about whooo’s in your backyard? VINS educators share fascinating facts about the center’s feathered residents and their wild counterparts.
Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., at Vermont Institute of Natural Science in Quechee. Regular admission, $17-20; free for members and kids 3 and under.
In Character
March 20 & 21
Can you feel the love tonight? The Vermont Symphony Orchestra invites kids — and kids at heart — to experience the magic of Walt Disney’s legacy with “Disney in Concert: Around the World” at Paramount Theatre in Rutland and the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. The symphonic showcase boasts orchestral suites of beloved animated flicks, from The Lion King to Frozen.
Friday, March 20, 7 p.m., at Paramount Theatre in Rutland. $45-75. Saturday, March 21, 6 p.m., at the Flynn Main Stage in Burlington. $40-75.
Be Shellfish
March 21
The Burlington Aquarium Fish, Frag & Reptile Expo offers fintastic fun for budding biologists and herpetologists at Delta Hotels Burlington. Visitors and vendors make a splash at this shimmering celebration of scales and coral, replete with locally bred species and DIY demonstrations. These critters are cold-blooded, but they’ll surely warm your heart!
Saturday, March 21, noon-3 p.m., at Delta Hotels Burlington. Free.
Sticky Situation
April 24-26
At the Vermont Maple Festival, sweet tooths young and old tap into a citywide tribute to the state’s liquid gold. Gooey goodness takes center stage at grade A events across St. Albans, including pancake breakfasts, sugarhouse tours, cooking contests, tastings, a sap run and a parade — all capturing the spirit and flavor of the Green Mountains’ greatest export.
Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26, at various St. Albans locations. Various prices.
Monster House
April 25 & 26
As Rod Serling famously intoned, “You’ve just crossed over into the Twilight Zone.” The Vermont Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror Expo pulls families into another dimension at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. Costumed guests mix and mingle with more than 150 vendors, artists, authors and actors, including the stars of TV’s “Babylon 5” and “Ghost Hunters.”
Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction. $20-30; free for kids under 6.
Go Hog Wild
April 25 & 26
Prepare for cuteness overload! The Baby Farm Animal Celebration evokes unbridled joy and sheepish grins at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. Snap udderly adorable pics with the season’s freshest and fuzziest arrivals, including calves, piglets and goat kids. Wagon rides, play stations and housemade cheese tastings complete the day.
Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock. Regular admission, $14-21; free for members and kids under 3.
No Need for Speed
May 10
UK theater company Tutti Frutti — hailed by the Guardian as “one of the most inspired ensembles specializing in work for very young children” — crosses the pond to present Hare and Tortoise at New Hampshire’s Lebanon Opera House. Performers breathe new life into the fable with upbeat music and charming characters who learn that slow and steady wins the race.
Sunday, May 10, 4 p.m., at Lebanon Opera House in Lebanon, N.H. $25-30.
This article appears in Kids VT Money Issue • 2026.
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