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 event listings in other Northeast Kingdom towns, visit www.nekchamber.com.

Wreath Making Workshop

December 7, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ages 10+ (children must have adult supervision)

Join certified arborist Grace Pribbernow on a foray into the winter wilds to gather crafting materials from the abundance of nature. Enjoy cocoa and cookies around the wood stove while we learn about the rich history of the wreath making tradition- and create a unique piece of art representing your warmest wishes for this holiday season.

We provide: Wreath Making basics (wreath bases, evergreen cuttings, assorted natural decorations such as pine cones, berries, and birch bark, ribbons, wire, and hot glue) refreshments, and snowshoes if needed

Bring: Warm clothes and boots – be prepared for a woodland walk over varied terrain. Feel free as well to bring any personal crafting materials you would like to use (for example: cloth or dried flowers, decorative fruit, bows, ornaments, bells, ribbon, etc.).

Cost per person: $25

Location: NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive East Charleston, VT

Website: https://www.northwoodscenter.org/wordpress/event