March 2026 Events in Northwestern & Central Vermont: Things to Do, Festivals & Local Favorites

What are the best events and things to do in Northwestern Vermont and Central Vermont in March 2026? From late-season skiing in Stowe and Bolton to winter farmers markets, maple open house tours, live music, and family library programs, March offers a full calendar of community events across Chittenden, Lamoille, Washington, Franklin, and Addison Counties.

March is transitional, but it is not quiet. If you’re living here, or considering a move to Vermont, this is what community looks like before mud season fully arrives.

Things to Do in Northwestern & Central Vermont in March 2026

These are ongoing activities and seasonal programming you can enjoy throughout the month, beyond a single date.

Skiing & Snow Sports

Bolton Valley Resort continues night skiing during the winter season, from 4:00–10:00 PM most evenings. Night skiing is part of their broader winter operations. Details and lift updates are available at https://www.boltonvalley.com/winter/night-skiing/.

Waterbury Center State Park hosts a Winter Guided Snowshoe on March 12 (1:00–3:00 PM). Additional seasonal programming can be found at https://vtstateparks.com/.

If you’re considering buying near Bolton, Richmond, Waterbury, or Stowe, winter recreation access is a significant lifestyle factor. 

Winter Farmers Markets

Indoor farmers markets continue throughout March and are part of recurring winter series.

• Burlington Winter Farmers Market – March 2 (10:00 AM–2:00 PM) at 345 Pine Street. https://burlingtonfarmersmarket.org/
• St. Albans Winter Farmers Market – March 14 (10:00 AM–1:00 PM). https://stalbansvt.com/
• Montpelier Farmers Market – March 18 (3:00–6:00 PM) at Vermont College of Fine Arts. https://montpelierfarmersmarket.com/
• Middlebury Winter Market – March 22 (10:00 AM–2:00 PM) at Memorial Sports Center. https://acornvt.org/

These are not one-off pop-ups. They are part of structured winter market calendars that support regional farms and small producers during colder months.

Arts, Music & Cultural Programming

Northwestern and Central Vermont maintain active arts calendars year-round.

• Art After Dark at ECHO Leahy Center – March 5 (5:00–8:00 PM). https://echovermont.org/
• Flynn Theater Live Performance – March 11 (7:30–9:30 PM). https://www.flynnvt.org/
• Flynn Film Screening – March 30 (7:00–9:00 PM). https://www.flynnvt.org/
• Higher Ground Concert – March 13 (8:00–11:00 PM). https://highergroundmusic.com/
• Stowe Performing Arts at Spruce Peak Arts – March 26 (7:00–9:00 PM). https://sprucepeakarts.org/
• Live at Shelburne Museum – March 20 (6:00–8:00 PM). https://shelburnemuseum.org/
• Sunday Brunch Jazz at Venetian Soda Lounge – March 7 (11:00 AM–1:00 PM). https://www.venetiansodalounge.com/

These venues operate ongoing performance calendars. The dates above represent confirmed March sessions.

March 2026 Events Calendar (Confirmed Dates)

An event for every day in March!

March 1
Bolton Valley Night Skiing – 4:00–10:00 PM
Bolton Valley Resort

March 2
Burlington Winter Farmers Market – 10:00 AM–2:00 PM

March 3
Family Storytime – 10:30–11:15 AM
South Burlington Public Library – https://southburlingtonlibrary.org/

March 4
Public Skate – 12:00–2:00 PM
Essex Skating Facility – https://essexvt.myrec.com/

March 5
Art After Dark – ECHO Leahy Center

March 6
Stowe Mountain Live Music – 3:00–6:00 PM

March 7
Sunday Brunch Jazz – Venetian Soda Lounge

March 8
Maple Open House Weekend – 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Statewide sugarhouse tours coordinated by the Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association: https://vermontmaple.org/mohw/

March 9
Montpelier Contra Dance – 7:00–10:00 PM
Capital City Grange – https://www.capitalcitygrange.org/

March 10
Home Buying Seminar – 6:00–7:30 PM
Brownell Library – https://brownelllibrary.org/

March 11
Flynn Theater Live Performance

March 12
Winter Guided Snowshoe – Waterbury Center State Park

March 13
Higher Ground Concert

March 14
St. Albans Winter Farmers Market

March 15
Open Studio Clay Day – 12:00–3:00 PM
Generator Makerspace – https://generatorvt.com/

March 16
Teen Advisory Board – 4:00–5:00 PM
Brownell Library

March 17
Trivia Night – 7:00–9:00 PM
Stone Corral Brewery – https://stonecorral.com/

March 18
Montpelier Farmers Market

March 19
Community Yoga – 6:00–7:00 PM
O’Brien Community Center – https://winooskivt.gov/

March 20
Live at Shelburne Museum

March 21
Bolton Valley Backcountry Tour – 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

March 22
Middlebury Winter Market

March 23
Kids Craft Hour – 3:00–4:00 PM
Burnham Memorial Library – https://burnhamlibrary.org/

March 24
Essex Junction Open Gym – 6:00–8:00 PM
Champlain Valley Expo – https://cvexpo.org/

March 25
Author Talk – 6:30–7:30 PM
Fletcher Free Library – https://fletcherfree.org/

March 26
Stowe Performing Arts – Spruce Peak Arts

March 27
Winter Trail Run – 9:00–11:00 AM
Perry Hill Trails – https://waterburyvt.com/

March 28
Community Dinner – 5:00–7:00 PM
Morristown Centennial Library – https://morristownvt.org/

March 29
Sunday Ski & Ride – Stowe Mountain Resort

March 30
Flynn Film Screening

March 31
End of Season Après Party – 4:00–7:00 PM
Stone Corral Brewery

Why March Events Matter for Buyers & Sellers

If you’re relocating to Northwestern Vermont or Central Vermont, events tell you how people live. Farmers markets show year-round local food access. Library programs reflect community investment. Live music and arts programming signal walkability and downtown activity.

For sellers, active community calendars reinforce lifestyle value. Buyers often choose towns not just for price or commute, but for access to recreation, culture, and seasonal traditions like Maple Open House Weekend.

If you’re planning a move this spring, you can explore current listings here:
https://madisonroberge.com/properties

FAQs About March Events in Northwestern & Central Vermont

What are the most popular ongoing March events and activities in Northwestern Vermont?

Night season skiing at Bolton Valley and regular lift hours at mountains across Vermont, Maple Open House Weekend, and winter farmers markets in Burlington and Montpelier are consistently well attended.

Are winter farmers markets still active in March?

Yes. Burlington, St. Albans, Montpelier, and Middlebury all host indoor winter markets as part of recurring seasonal series.

Is there still skiing in Vermont in late March?

Yes. Many local mountains maintain lift operations into late March and beyond, weather permitting.

March in Northwestern and Central Vermont is layered: skiing in the morning, farmers markets amid-day, live music or contra dancing at night. If you’re considering buying or selling in 2026, I’m always happy to help you think through location, timing, and strategy based on your goals and lifestyle.

Madison Roberge is a Realtor with Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman, serving buyers and sellers across Northwestern and Central Vermont, including Burlington, Richmond, Bolton, Waterbury, Stowe, and surrounding communities.