BURKE AREA EVENTS
Farmers' Markets, the Strawberry Festival, VT Children's Theater performances, The Annual Burke Fall Festival, WinterBike.... events of all sorts happen in and around Burke. Moonlit snowshoe treks, live music performances, seasonal parades, craft fairs, Open Studios weekend, snowmobile drag races...it's all here! To keep up to date on local happenings and special deals, sign up for the monthly Burke enewsletter.
From October - March, enjoy ice skating at Chester Arena - check their website for Public Skate times and other events.
The Catamount Arts Center in St. Johnsbury also features a range of events every week including independent film showings, classic films, theater, opera performances, live music as well as classes and workshops for all ages. Check out their Events Calendar to see what's going on.
For events in neighboring towns of Lyndonville and St. Johnsbury, please visit www.lyndonvermont.com and www.discoverstjvt.com. For event listings in other Northeast Kingdom towns, visit www.nekchamber.com.
2023 Spring Hunter Safety Course
April 11, 2023 - April 22, 2023
FREE.
Tuesday April 11th 6-9pm
Thursday, April 13th, 6-9pm
Tuesday April 18th, 6-9pm
Thursday, April 20th, 6-9pm
Final Day: Saturday, April 22nd, 8am-12pm
Beginner hunters of all ages, join this course offered through VT Fish & Wildlife and hosted at NorthWoods over the month of April. This will be a multi-day course and all materials will be provided. Please bring a water bottle and come dressed for the weather. A portion of each class will take place outside.
Would-be hunters must successfully complete the Hunter Education course in order to purchase their first license. All courses are led by certified volunteer instructors, all are free, including materials, and all are open to all ages and experience. All courses, reading materials, and exams are written at a 6th grade reading level.
For more information on the course, contact Blair Moulton 802-723-4549, or Dan Whipple 802-777-2931.
Note: Course ends the week BEFORE youth turkey weekend.
Location: NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Dr, West Charleston, VT 
Website: https://www.northwoodscenter.org/wordpress/event/2023-spring-hunter-safety-course/
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