Egg hunts

I know I've been totally MIA, post to explain following soon. Real quick I wanna let y'all in on the egg hunts coming up:

Mascot March to welcome the UMall's bunny is at 11 am on APRIL 5 (past years have included an egg 'hunt' but I haven't found any notice of that this year sorry)

Burlington's Parks & Rec will returned to Oakledge for their Eggtravaganza on April 5th. Time varies by age; 2-3 yo: 11 am, 4-5 yo: 11:20, 6-7 yo: 11:45 am, 8-12 yo: 12:15 pm.

Maple street Park is asking for non-perishable food donations at their egg hunt on April 12th. Toddlers-Grade 4 are welcome to join the hunt which begins at 10 AM sharp & they also prefer a 10 egg limit/child. 

April 13, the Teddy Bear Factory is entertaining kiddos for Shelburne's hunt at 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m

"It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown" will be shown April 16 at 6 pm in the JCPenney Court of the UMall. Again, no notice of any 'hunt' at the mall.

Thu., April 17, 10:30 a.m. SOUTH BURLINGTON COMMUNITY LIBRARY has books, crafts, games and an egg hunt delight young library-goers. 

Stop by Buttered Noodles on April 19 for a hunt, face painting & pancakes! Egg hunt at 9-10 a.m. for ages 1-4 and 10-11 a.m. for ages 5-8.

November..

Fall is beyond here & most people have overlooked Thanksgiving already! Don't forget:

• "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" Movie night, UMall on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 6:30pm
• Vermont Lake Monsters Family Fun Fest – Saturday, November 23rd from 10:30-12:30 at the Blue Ribbon Pavilion at the Champlain Valley Exposition
• Harvest Feast Tue., Nov. 26, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Butternut squash, applesauce and pumpkin pudding are on the menu for this harvest-themed meal prepared by fledgling chefs. For kids in grades 1-5. Brownell Library 

I was going to try & wait until after to post the big holiday events coming but here goes what I got:

• Cookie Decorating, Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Continues through Jan. 29, Budding bakers doll up treats with sprinkles, frosting, sugar and nuts. Barrio Bakery 

• Meet Post Mark the North Pole Postman at Buttered Noodles, November 23 from 10-4 pm Children can meet Post Mark the elf, listen to him read a book every hour & give their letter to Post Mark to deliver to Santa. (Parents, if you wish for your child to receive a personalized letter back from Santa, actually postmarked from the North Pole, there is a fee.) Free buttered noodles for all.

• Have fun building a small toolbox for the holidays at this special holiday Home Depot Kids Workshop! Sat, Nov 30, 2013 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Church Street Marketplace Holiday Events & Tree Lighting Ceremony is the 29th, Santa arrives at noon & the pre-lighting show starts at 5:30
• Llama Llama will be making an apperence at Buttered Noodles Sat., Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 
• The local author, Tracey Campbell Pearson, presents her newest picture book 'Elephant's Story' about a pachyderm who plays with letters; Begins with a lost book and ends in friendship. Phoniex Books Nov. 30th @ 11 & The Flying Pig Wed., Dec. 4, 11 a.m. 
• Colchester's Burnham Library;s tree lighting is Sun Dec 1st at 4pm, The Colchester Community Chorus provide a festive soundtrack for crafts, hot cocoa and cookies.
• Mon Dec 2nd 6pm DAHL Winter Party with UVM Zest
• Meet The Grinch Sat., Dec. 7, 11 a.m. Parents snap pics of their kids with the mean green one himself during this seasonal story time with activities. Phoenix Books (Essex)
• Make a fun Tic-Tac-Toe Board. Dec 7th 9-12 Home Depot
• Recycled Craft Workshop, Sat Dec 7th 10-12pm, Learn to save money while saving the Earth in an eco-conscious class, please bring a nonperishable food donation for COTS. Ethan Allen Homestead Museum
• Simplifying the Holidays Mon., Dec. 9, 7 p.m., Waldorf teacher and parenting coach Anne Shapiro shares strategies for making the gift-giving season meaningful for families.Lake Champlain Waldorf School
• First Baptist Church in Sheburne is hosting a Live Nativity show on Friday, DEC. 13th & Saturday the 14th. The 20 min. dramatization begins at 6 & again at 7:30 p.m.
• Holiday Bonfire Fri., Dec. 13, 7-8 p.m. Straight from the North Pole, the big man in red attends a community sing-along with flickering flames and seasonal refreshments. All ages. Nonperishable food donations accepted for the local food pantry. Maple Street Park
• Lowe's Build & Grow Sat., Dec. 14, 10-11 a.m. Kids with a penchant for tools put together a festive train engine adorned with stickers
• "The Gift" Sat., Dec. 14, 3-5 p.m. Graceful gliders from the Champlain Valley Skating Club sail across the ice, performing holiday-themed acts during this seasonal revue. Leddy Park
• DAML "make your own star book' Mon., Dec. 16, 3-4 p.m., Elementary art teacher MC Baker teaches how to fold pages in an astral shape. Kindergarten and up. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

SANTA!

Ri Ra's Santa 5K Run & Walk Sunday, December 1, 2013 @ 10:00 AM

UMALL: 

• Santa - Nov. 29. Mondays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Tue., Dec. 24, 11 a.m.-4 p.m
• Storytime with Mrs. Claus -  Cookies, milk and pajamas enhance Christmas tales told by Santa's jolly wife. Meet at the JCPenney Court, Weds throughout Dec, 6:30 p.m.

BTC:

• Children with autism and other sensory conditions spend quiet mornings with Santa, Sun., Dec. 1, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Sun., Dec. 8, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 15, 8:30-10 a.m. 
• Pet nights! Mondays (December 2, 9, 16) starting at 6:00 PM, Those four-legged family members want to see the big guy in the red suit too. It's a waggin' good time.
• Santa's having a pajama party - Bedtime-ready kids wear their jammies and bring stuffed animals and blankets for photos with Mr. Claus. Starts Dec. 3. Tuesdays, 6 p.m. Continues through Dec. 17
• Live Reindeer & horse drawn buggy rides, Sats 11-3pm

Craft fairs/Holiday bazaars

• Women's Festival Of Crafts Sat., Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sun., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Female artisans sell bags, jewelry, clothes, pottery and more just in time for the giving season. Memorial Auditorium
• Lake Champlain Waldorf School, Fri., Dec. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. and Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m
• Unitarian Universalist Society, Sat., Dec. 7, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Shelburne Community School, Sat., Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Zing!

Okay so not 100% for the kids but if you got a crew like mine you need the caffeine fix as much as possible so here's a treat for you (or I suppose a hot cocoa for them if you have to)

"Fall in love with Farmhouse Blend every Friday in October…for free! Announcing Free Fridays 2013. Visit any Cumberland Farms location on a Friday in October (4th, 11th, 18th, 25th) and receive a coffee – any size, any way you like it – absolutely free!"

Find the closet one to you, grab a cup & GO!

Autumn Love & Halloween Happenings

Can't believe I've neglected you all for almost a month! I did finally get the computer back & it's running great, a few health things have been going on so we just haven't been doing alot of 'extra' lately. Hope everyone's been enjoying the gorgeous season. Anyways here's some top picks for the rest of October, I've even included some events a little further than my comfort zone but I felt it necessary this time around!

Saturday the 12th -

• Lil' Vermonters consignment sale 8-2 ($5 admission for 1st hour, free after 9 am) at            St. John Vianney in S. Burl
• Build a "Spooky Stacker" game at 10am with Lowes kids clinic
• Leaf peeping tour at Lake Carmi State Park in Enosburg 10 am
• Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome 11-1 pm @ Sports Complex in Saint Albans, walkers get a T-Shirt
• Great Pumpkin Weigh In 1 pm @ Mazza's

Weds the 16th - Burlington Parks & Rec's Playmobile will be at Leddy Park from 10-11:30

Tech Jam: Fri the 18th from 10-5 p & Saturday from 10-3 p @ Memorial Auditorium

Saturday the 19th - 

• John Dewey Day, kids can make masks & learn about the celebration at Fletcher Free Library then take part in a Church St parade 10-12 pm
• Cabot Apple Pie Festival 9-3 pm
• Ooky Spooky Race, through haunted forest by Rock Point School down to North Beach, 8-10:30 am, $10-$25 to participate which benefits CoTS. But sounds like it'd be fun to watch
• "Loosie B. Goosie" reading about a goose from Shelburne Farms & signing at none other than Phoniex Books from 11-12:30
• Pumpkins & Pirates party at Gardener's Supply 10-11 am, space is limited!

Monday the 21st - Burnham memorial Library in Colchester ages 12-18 film crew 6:30 pm

Wednesday the 23rd - "It's PJ night Charlie Brown" at University Mall, be at the center court at 6:30 pm. to watch "It's a Great Pumpkin" while enjoying some milk & cookies

Thursday the 24th - "misLEAD" documentary viewing about the risk of Lead poisoning, City Hall 5 pm


Friday the 25th - Light up the lawn of Essex Middle School with a giant jack-o-lantern display; Bring your pumpkins for this great family night of pumpkin carving!


Saturday the 26th - 

• Spooky Saturday at VPT in Colchester, join Curious George from 10-11:30 am & 1-2:30 pm for balloon animals, games, fun foods, a costume parade and more! Cost $1 per child & you're encouraged to donate a children's book (or 2!) Best suited for kids grade 5 and under. Registration Required!
• Maple St Park in Essex is having their pumpkin fest, activities begin at 4:30 pm & go into the evening with a bonfire & walk. They do ask that if you bring a carved pumpkin for the lighting display at 6pm.
• Pumpkins in the Park, BYOP for a public carving bonanza in South Burl 6-8 pm, pumpkins will be displayed at Sunday's carnival

Sunday the 27th - 

• Shelburne Halloween Parade starts at 2 pm, festivities follow until 4, bring a non-perishable food item & get a 'special prize'
• "Shared streets, not scared streets" Costumed revelers will take to Burlington’s streets to celebrate the annual Halloween bicycle parade. Begins at 2 pm in front of City Hall
• Halloween carnival at Tuttle Middle School in S. Burlington from 12-2 pm
• Middlebury Spooktacular on the Green from 1-3pm
• Halloween will be celebrated at Ethan Allen Homestead from 1-3pm
• Wildlife wanderers nature group meets from 2-4pm at Red Rocks
• Join Kids & Fitness of Williston for their Annual Halloween Extravaganza 3-5 pm
• Enjoy a full day of Halloween Fun in Vergennes City Park, literally from 9 am - dark!

Monday the 28th - 

• Halloween stories w/ Abby at Dorothy Ailing Memorial Library in Williston 6:30pm
• UVM's Halloween Barn - costumed horses will be out for show from 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Tuesday the 29th - 

• Halloween celebration @ Champlain Valley Expo in Essex 5-6:30, best for Pre-K through 4th graders
• Enjoy trick or treating at St. Albans library from 4-7 pm

Wednesday the 30th - 

• 'Night Before Halloween" party at the University Mall 4-8 pm, Please consider bringing "Coats for Kids" for donation
• Moving & grooving costume party @ Fletcher Free library 11-11:30, best for ages 2-5

Thursday the 31st - 

• Halloween Forest of Magic and Mystery @ Lake Champlain Waldorf School, 4-5:30 pm
• Enjoy trick or treating at the Highgate library from 5-7pm
• "BOO to you" storytime at S. Burlington library. Ages 3-6 at 9:15 am, under 3 at 10:30
• Halloween party at Stowe elementary 4:30-6

Delishishness!

Boloco is once again sponsoring a community day in Burlington. Sorry for the horribly late notice I've been without my laptop; But hopefully a few of my trusty readers will be able to get down there! They're doing any free regular burrito until 8pm, they were also handing out fresh baked cookies & SpinDrift drinks when I walked by just now. Donations appreciated & are benefiting Spectrum Youth Servies.

September happenings

Home depot's kid's workshop this month is a great ring toss game, Sept. 7th, 2013 from 9-noon in their Williston store.

Kid Hop Saturday, Sept. 7th from 10 am – 4 pm. Featuring hands-on creativity, music & fun at 5 family-friendly around Pine Street in Burlington.. This event is designed for families with children ages 3–12. 

• SEABA tent behind the Maltex is out from 10am–2pm with Cool Crafts like Giant Robots, Puzzle People, Pastel Clothesline, live music, & more! 
• Davis Studio at 4 Howard Street is doing a Beading Pool from 10-3.
• Stop by Burton's Riglet Park between 11-3pm – a revolutionary teaching environment specially designed for kids aged 3-6 years old. Enjoy family friendly activities, treats, giveaways & more!  
• Creative Habitat will have art demos and make-it take-it sessions from 10-4pm.
• Aikido Champlain Valley will hold a special children's demo at 1.
• Burlington Taiko is hosting Intro workshops for ages 6-12 at their Flynn Ave site, 10am & 6pm.

CURIOUS GEORGE IS COMING! Saturday, September 14, 2013, 10:00am - 12 Noon @ umall

lowes build & grow clinic is makin g fire trucks sept 14th from 10-11a

The 9th annual Burlington Book Festival will take place September 20-22, 2013! Sat., Sept. 21, 12-5 p.m it's family time at Phoniex with children's authors reading aloud from thier boooks. 

• Marilyn Webb Neagley, 12pm. She’ll read from and sign her new book, Loosie B. Goosie, based on a true story that happened when the author was president of Shelburne Farms.
• Brian D. Cohen, 1pm. He’ll read and discuss The Bird Book, a children’s alphabet book featuring his acclaimed illustrations and rhyming couplets.
• Eileen Christelow, 2pm. Her latest book is Five Little Monkeys Trick-or-Treat, which she’ll read.
• Laban Carrick Hill, 3pm. Hill's picture book poem Dave the Potter: Artist, Slave, Poet won Caldecott Honor. Publishers Weekly writes of his newest book: “Here’s a twofer: an expert biography of a hip hop and rap pioneer, and a not-to-be-missed picture-book debut by Taylor.” He’ll read and talk about Dave the Potter and his latest release, When the Beat Was Born: DJ Kool Herc and the Origins of Hip Hop
• Tracey Campbell Pearson, 4pm. With over 35 books for children and countless awards from Parenting Magazine, Parents’ Choice, and Time Magazine, as well as starred reviews from top literary magazines and more, picture book author-illustrator Tracey Campbell Pearson tells and illustrates her stories with a pace and rhythm that has kids eager to turn the page to see what’s next–and she throws in humor to keep them laughing along the way.She’ll read from and take questions about her latest creation, Elephant’s Story.

The Shelburne Farm's Havest festival is Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Curious George is visiting Barnes & Nobles Sat., Sept. 21, 11 a.m.

shake ur sillies out umall Mondays at 10:30am in Center Court (the carpeted area just outside of the Sears store)This series runs September 30 - November 18, 2013.

b&n Hands-On Learning Event: Crocodile Creek Circus Tower Puzzle 
thurs September 26, 2013 11:00 AM & Saturday September 28, 2013 12:30 PM 

Kid's Fishing Derby?

For years now I've brought my growing crew to the fishing derby, this year it's been a little harder to find info on it but I think we'll trust the 1 & only site coming up with Anything. September 21st meet at the waterfront shelter (has usually been the Boathouse?) for registration. Hopefully P&R will have something up on their site soon, but pencil it in!