"The market season in Vermont starts as early as May and sometimes as late as July, depending on location. October brings the end to most market seasons; however, more and more markets are adding winter seasons."
Although I meant to visit the indoor market through the winter, I never did. Either way I think there's Nothing better than our weekly stop during the summers. Tasty treats, samples galore, meeting the farmers & really getting to know them. My boys know their favorite stops & they sure know us even though they see soo many people every day. Every week my 3 year old gets to pick anything he wants, as long as it's 'new'. But I've been stopping at The Nutty Vermonter's booth for over 8 years!
Not sure about markets? Well do I have some interesting facts for you! Maybe you already know about WIC's farm to family voucher program, maybe you already know you can use your EBT card at markets, okay so no big news right? Well did you know using your card at some markets can get you double the tokens?! Yeah I typed that right, at some markets (like Winooski's) you can buy $5 in tokens & get $10 total Just for using your card!
Check out the NOFA directory to find more info on a market near you.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Playmobile
Burlington Parks & Recreation's playmobile is coming to a park near you! Meet the Burlington Parks & Recreations staff, play some games, puzzles, make a craft & lots more activities.
Roosevelt Park every Tuesday from July 9 - August 13 from 1 - 3pm. Park amenities include: Shade,Benches , Picnic Area, Playground, Restrooms, Basketball court & baseball field
Waterfront Park every Wednesday from 1 - 3pm July 10 - August 14. Park amenities include: Shade,Benches , Picnic Area, Restrooms
Battery Park every Thursday from 6 until 8 pm, Concert begins at 6:30. Ends 8/15
North Beach every Friday this summer (June 28 - August 16) from 1 - 3pm. Park amenities include: Shade, Playground, Restrooms, Food vendor, beach
Monday July 22nd from 10-noon it will stationed at Ethan Allen Park. Park amenities include: Climbing equipment, Slides, Shade, Picnic Area, Playground, walking trails.
Monday July 29th from 10-noon it will stationed at Starr Farm Park. Park amenities include: Shade, Picnic Area, Playground
Roosevelt Park every Tuesday from July 9 - August 13 from 1 - 3pm. Park amenities include: Shade,
Waterfront Park every Wednesday from 1 - 3pm July 10 - August 14. Park amenities include: Shade,
Battery Park every Thursday from 6 until 8 pm, Concert begins at 6:30. Ends 8/15
North Beach every Friday this summer (June 28 - August 16) from 1 - 3pm. Park amenities include: Shade, Playground, Restrooms, Food vendor, beach
Monday July 22nd from 10-noon it will stationed at Ethan Allen Park. Park amenities include: Climbing equipment, Slides, Shade, Picnic Area, Playground, walking trails.
Monday July 29th from 10-noon it will stationed at Starr Farm Park. Park amenities include: Shade, Picnic Area, Playground
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Under $20
I'm trying to focus this blog on what's free in the area but here are some ideas to help narrow down all the expensive to-do's. Ya know the 'can't miss' things? Well there's some you can & some that you can be wise about. Here's my tops for even the most strapped families, I try & do one a month & believe me it makes all the difference. I will make sure I keep all ideas under $20 for a family of 4! How will I do that you ask, just wait & read -
Echo:
"Bigger Than a T-Rex" is the current exhibit with 2 special DinoFest days on 7-13 & 8-24. Reg admission is $13.50 for adults & $10.50 for children over 3. But wait! Check out a day pass from the library & pay only $4/person!
Lake Monsters:
'Hot Dog Heaven' night (Wed, Aug 21) is ideal if you wanna snack at the park, dogs are only $.25 cents. Admission is $7 for adults. Sun nights kids are invited to field after the game & Thursday nights they eat free. Check their site for all the great events!
Lake Champlain Ferries:
May I suggest a day trip across the lake? Pack a lunch & head over to the Port Kent dock's beach. Tickets run up to $8, under 6 are free.
Shelburne Museum: regular admission includes a 2 day pass. VT residents also gain entry at half price, $11 for adults & $5 for children over 5. You can also sign up at your local library to check out a free pass.
CV Fair:
So the day to go is "Carload Special Day: Wednesday, August 28th - New this year! Your entire carload (everyone must have a seat belt) receives parking, admission and a ride bracelet for only $60.00. Saving the average family over $120.00!" Carload day has always been a hit, this year they're screwed with bracelets which alone cost $30 - we can get 8 people in our wagon!
Busy on the 28th? Feed Your Neighbor Day is August 29th Bring a can of food before 2 pm will reward you with free admission & a second can will reward you with a $10.00 savings on a ride bracelet (reg price is $30/bracelet)!
Or weekdays after 6 pm admission is half price with their "$6 after 6"
Sunset:
Drive-Ins are summer essentials, try & catch a triple feature & really get your money's worth! $8/over 12, $2 for anyone 4-12.
VT Ice Storm, football team -
Home Games @ South Burlington High School, Saturday nights @ 7:00 PM
admission is $7 for adults, students 13 & up $5, $3 for ages 6-12
Echo:
"Bigger Than a T-Rex" is the current exhibit with 2 special DinoFest days on 7-13 & 8-24. Reg admission is $13.50 for adults & $10.50 for children over 3. But wait! Check out a day pass from the library & pay only $4/person!
Lake Monsters:
'Hot Dog Heaven' night (Wed, Aug 21) is ideal if you wanna snack at the park, dogs are only $.25 cents. Admission is $7 for adults. Sun nights kids are invited to field after the game & Thursday nights they eat free. Check their site for all the great events!
Lake Champlain Ferries:
May I suggest a day trip across the lake? Pack a lunch & head over to the Port Kent dock's beach. Tickets run up to $8, under 6 are free.
Shelburne Museum: regular admission includes a 2 day pass. VT residents also gain entry at half price, $11 for adults & $5 for children over 5. You can also sign up at your local library to check out a free pass.
- Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs, September 8, The day made for dogs is presented by locally-owned Pet Food Warehouse. Please check back later this season for further details.
- Haunted Happenings, October 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with limited buildings open, $5 for everyone ages 3 and up. "Marvelous Masterpieces." Don your favorite costume inspired by a famous artist,
art object , or masterpiece. See recreations of your favorite paintings and “meet” artists featured at museums around the world.
CV Fair:
So the day to go is "Carload Special Day: Wednesday, August 28th - New this year! Your entire carload (everyone must have a seat belt) receives parking, admission and a ride bracelet for only $60.00. Saving the average family over $120.00!" Carload day has always been a hit, this year they're screwed with bracelets which alone cost $30 - we can get 8 people in our wagon!
Busy on the 28th? Feed Your Neighbor Day is August 29th Bring a can of food before 2 pm will reward you with free admission & a second can will reward you with a $10.00 savings on a ride bracelet (reg price is $30/bracelet)!
Or weekdays after 6 pm admission is half price with their "$6 after 6"
Sunset:
Drive-Ins are summer essentials, try & catch a triple feature & really get your money's worth! $8/over 12, $2 for anyone 4-12.
Family Fun Day hosted by another local blog group is Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM at Oakledge, tickets cost $7, includes lunch, dessert & a raffle ticket. Music, bounce house, crafts, balloon animals, a ton of activities & giveaways!
8/10 - NEPA @ VTIS, 8/17 - VTIS @ Plattsburgh North Stars, 9/7 - VTIS @ Glens Falls, 9/14 - Montreal Voyageurs @ VTIS, 9/21 - Syracuse @ VTIS
Special event calendar
Here are just a few of the special events I've found coming up:
(Check for these colored codes Stories Playgroups Crafts/Activities Movies Music, with similar grouped colors on the map)
(Check for these colored codes Stories Playgroups Crafts/Activities Movies Music, with similar grouped colors on the map)
- Daily throughout July, Phoniex books hosts a "Where's Waldo" search at a variety of local shops in Burlington & Essex.
- Thursday, July 18th, 1 until 3 pm, meet @ the top of Church Street for a cardboard Box Parade
- Lowe's Build & Grow clinic is Saturday the 27th, 10am & the project is to recreate Toy Story's R/C
- Festival of Fools, downtown, August 2-4th, 2013. curated festival of street theater devoted to community engagement through the celebration of circus arts, music and comedy for family audiences.
- August 3rd, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, kids at home Depot's workshop Make a Home Depot Load 'n Go Truck!
- Dragonboat festival waterfront park, August 4th, 8-5 Free to spectators - come watch these community charity dragon boat races on Burlington's waterfront!
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