Feb 07 2026
Featured Second-Saturday Synthfests at Stage 33 Live - Session 2
Stage 33 Live
Community Engagement
Explore local events, community engagement initiatives, and stories that highlight the spirit and unity of the Brattleboro community.
Experience the 19th Season of the Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market: Local Food, Artisans, and Community
As the chill of winter sets in, the Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market warms up, welcoming locals and visitors to a weekly celebration of fresh, locally sourced foods, artisanal crafts, and community spirit. Hosted every Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, November through March.
Community French Dances
Come join Eloise & Co. for monthly French folk dances at the beautiful Broad Brook Community Center! There's live music on accordion and fiddle, frequent special musical guests including a whole orchestra of local musicians, and dances that range from meditative to energetic.
A Celebration of Earth: An Evening with Bill McKibben, Douglas Brinkley, and Ben Cosgrove at Next Stage
Join Next Stage for an evening of discussion and music inspired by the climate crisis and environmental activism. New York Times bestselling author and historian Douglas Brinkley and environmentalist and author Bill McKibben will talk about their writings on climate action and environmental history, in a discussion moderated by Vanessa Vadim. The evening will open with music from traveling composer-performer Ben Cosgrove, whose music explores themes of landscape, place, and environment. The event will take place at Next Stage on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 pm.
Next Stage Arts Hosts Heartwarming Holiday Cookie Swap in Putney
Join Next Stage Arts in Putney on Dec 9th for a Holiday Cookie Swap. A sweet community event of sharing, joy, and festive spirit.
Retreat Farm & HatchSpace: Building Community Through Woodworking
Join Retreat Farm & HatchSpace in a community build project, crafting tables for a new space. Sign up for a unique team-building experience.
Brattleboro Winter Farmers Market Opening for 18th Season
The Brattleboro Winter Farmers Market opens for its 18th season on Saturday, November 4, 2023 in the Croker Hall gymnasium on the Winston Prouty Campus.
MoCo Arts announces its 12th annual fundraising gala, Lights. Camera. KEENE!
MoCo Arts is delighted to announce the return of its 12th annual fundraising gala, Lights. Camera. KEENE!, scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023.
BMAC Invites the Public to Clean Up the Connecticut River and Turn Trash Into Art
On two consecutive Saturdays this month, the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC), along with the Connecticut River Conservancy and the River Gallery School, invites the public to participate in an exploration of trash and art.
Winter Farmers’ Market Announces a Call for Vendors
Vendor applications are now being accepted for the 18th season of the Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market.
Community Days Celebration at Retreat Farm
Retreat Farm will host another Community Day to celebrate the locals and regular visitors who call the Farm home on Sunday, August 27th, from noon to 4 PM.
Food Truck Roundup to celebrate local nonprofits
Every summer, Retreat Farm’s Thursday evening Food Truck Roundup signals the start of summer. With construction on Route 30 and the transformation of the North Barn into a gathering place for the community, Food Truck Roundup will evolve into a…
Whetstone Beer Co. kicks off “Pints for Parks”
BRATTLEBORO, VT – “Brewing up adventure” isn’t just a motto for Whetstone Beer Co., it’s a way of life. Partners David Hiler, and Tim and Amy Brady were brought together by not just a love of beer, but also a…
Saxtons River Distillery Expands its Snowdrop Brand
Saxtons River Distillery, a Vermont-based producer of award-winning craft spirits and liqueurs, has expanded its Snowdrop collection by introducing Snowdrop Vodka. A tribute to three generations of family distillers, the new Snowdrop Vodka launches this month with a traditional craft…
Giving thanks for a clean bill of health for Carlos the Ox
At 17 years old, Carlos the Ox is the equivalent of a 2,000-pound, ninety-year-old man. As he continues to age, Retreat Farm is closely monitoring Carlos’s health and well-being in collaboration with the veterinary team at Green Mountain Bovine &…
BMAC seeks imaginary creatures for GLASSTASTIC 2023
Submissions are due by December 16, 2022. Guidelines and entry forms can be found at brattleboromuseum.org or picked up in person at BMAC. Glasstastic Launched in 2011, GLASSTASTIC, a beloved biennial celebration of youthful imagination and creativity, grew from 250 submissions in…
Inner Heat Yoga Celebrates a Decade of Building Community
“We’re excited to celebrate this landmark and enter a new decade of achievement and learning to build an even stronger community,” shared founder Alaina Murphy. “We want to cherish and honor our community of clients who have helped build what…
Afghan artist collective ArtLords creates murals
Members of the acclaimed Afghan artist collective ArtLords will adorn Brattleboro’s historic downtown with temporary murals honoring art destroyed by the Taliban. BRATTLEBORO, VT — When the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, one of the first things…
Whetstone Beer Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Free Local Events
On the 4th of July, from 6-10 pm, Whetstone will celebrate a return to the original concept of Whetstone Station with a refreshed design of the Station and a rebrand of Whetstone Beer Co. that celebrates adventure, discovery, and the golden…
Retreat Farm looks to the community for support
Brattleboro, VT [Photo Credit: Vintage Steele] Over the past six years, Retreat Farm has become a vital and beloved community resource. During the pandemic, the organization expanded its operations rapidly to meet emerging community needs – including investing in the…