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.
Fall Riparian Seed Collection Workshop
October 25, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Practice seed scouting, collection and processing techniques used for fall riparian woody plant species. This event is open to the public and is a great opportunity to get out in the field, no prior training necessary.
Free, but limited attendee slots, so please register early! We will meet at NorthWoods Stewardship Center and be ready to depart in our vehicles to the collection site at 8:30, please bring boots and layers and come prepared for 4 hours in the woods and fields, whatever the weather.
This event is approved for 2.5 Cat 1 credits with the Society of American Foresters. Please inquire with organizer Jess Colby for more information: jess@northwoodscenter.org
This event is made possible through funding from the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board.
Location: NorthWoods Stewardship Center, 154 Leadership Drive East Charleston, VT 
Website: https://www.northwoodscenter.org/wordpress/events
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