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A Dorset Players Open House
The Dorset Players are kicking off their 99th Season with an Open House on September 27, inviting you to a behind the scenes look at YOUR community theatre!
Tractor Rides at Hildene
Hildene, the Lincoln Family Home, is offering tractor rides through the dene during the first three weekends of October, starting October 3
36th Annual Chili Cook Off
The Poultney Rotary Club is thrilled to announce the return of the longest running chili cook off in Vermont on September 26
Author Jesse Wegman
Northshire Bookstore presents New York Times journalist Jesse Wegman, who will talk about his book The Lost Founder: James Wilson and the Forgotten Fight for a People’s Constitution on September 26
Vintage Halloween Costumes: An Historical Review
Mill Store 1865 is pleased to announce a thrilling exhibition: The History of Halloween with a focus on American vintage Halloween costumes throughout the month of October
SoberFest
Turning Point Recovery Center of Bennington is delighted to announce that SoberFest is returning to Main Street on September 26
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SVAC Unveils Next Phase of Expansion
Southern Vermont Arts Center will open a new destination for arts education by 2028
Manhattan Short Film Festival 2026
Green Mountain Academy for Lifelong Learning is thrilled to once again present the Manhattan Short Film Festival at both Arlington Common (September 26) and BBA’s Riley Center for the Arts (October 3)
Month of September - Community Food Cupboard’s Wish List​​​​​​​
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​​​​​​​Now - Registration is open for the 9th annual United Counseling Services Superhero 5K and Kids’ Dash on November 7, 2026​
​​​​​​​​​September 23 - November 2 - The Vermont Holocaust Memorial presents Stars without a Heaven: Children in the Holocaust, an exhibit at the Lanpher Memorial Library in Hyde Park, VT​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​​September 24 - Community Lunch at the Second Congregational Church in Londonderry at 12pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​​​​​​​​​September 24 - Green Mountain Academy presents Art for the People at the Southern Vermont Arts Center with Shawn Harrington of the Manchester Historical Society at 5:30pm
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​​​​​​​​​September 24 - Sync Up with Sue: Line Dancing at the Bennington Theater at 7pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​​​​​​​​​September 26 - Salem Farm Supply in Salem, NY is offering a free, interactive workshop ideal for new tractor operators, long-time tractor owners looking for a refresher, and folks considering buying a tractor (18y+) from 9am to 12pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​​​​​​​​​September 27 - The Mt. Tabor Danby Historical Society presents the Vanished Buildings of High Elevation car and foot tour at 1pm starting at the Griffith Library​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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​​​​​​​​​October 3 & 4 - Southern Vermont Arts Center’s Fall Craft Market from 10am to 5pm​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Recurring Local Events
Fill Your Week with Fun! Try Something New!
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Chair Yoga - The Arlington Common (7am)
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Pumped Up - Manchester Community Library (9:15am)
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Bone Builders - Pawlet Public Library, Manchester (9:30am)
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Bone Builders - First Congregational Church, Manchester (10am)
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Canasta Masters - Manchester Community Library (12pm)
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Tai Chi - The Arlington Common (4pm)
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Pilates - The Arlington Common (5:15pm)
Hot Yoga - Heart of the Village Yoga (5:30pm)
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Live Music - Copper Grouse at the Kimpton Taconic Hotel (Manchester / 5:30pm)​​​
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Tai Chi - Manchester Community Library (9am)
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Hatha Yoga- The Arlington Common (9am)
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Bone Builders - First Congregational Church, Manchester (10am)
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Bone Builders - The Arlington Common (10:30am)
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Story Time - Manchester Community Library (10:30am)
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Magic the Gathering Commander - Gamers Grotto (11am, Bennington)
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Bone Builders - Pawlet Firehouse, (1pm)
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Dorset Knitters - Dorset Village Library (5pm)
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Qigong - Arlington Common (6pm)
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Trivia Night - Marsh Tavern at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Manchester)
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Trivia Night - New American Grill, Londonderry (6:30pm)
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Pilates - The Arlington Common (9am)
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Bone Builders - Pawlet Public Library, Manchester (9:30am)
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Bone Builders - First Congregational Church, Manchester (10am)
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Story Time - Dorset Village Library (10am)
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Chair Yoga- The Arlington Common (10:30am)
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Chair Yoga- Manchester Community Library (11am)
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Mah Jongg - Manchester Community Library (12:30am)
Zumba - The Arlington Common (4pm)
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Italian Conversation Group - The Manchester Community Library (5pm)
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Trivia Night - Union Underground, Manchester (6pm)
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Hatha Yoga - The Arlington Common (9am)
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Bone Builders - First Congregational Church, Manchester (10am)
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Bone Builders - The Arlington Common (10:30am)
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​​Kids' Story Time - Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library (10am)
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Bone Builders - Pawlet Firehouse, (1pm)
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Qigong - The Arlington Common (1:15pm)
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Fly-Tying Workshops - Gearhaus (5pm to 7pm, Manchester)​​
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Restorative Yoga with Aromatherapy - The Arlington Common (5pm)
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Open Mic Night - Union Underground, Manchester (6pm)
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Open Mic Night - New American Grill, Londonderry (7pm)
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Trivia Night - Barrows House, Dorset (6:30pm)
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Trivia Night Live! - Bennington Theater (every 2nd Thursday of the month 6pm)​
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Pilates, Barre & Mat - The Arlington Common (9am)
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Bone Builders - Pawlet Public Library, Manchester (9:30am)
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Scrap Booking Group - Manchester Community Library (1oam)
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Family Story Hour - Northshire Bookstore (10:30am)
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Yoga Flow - The Arlington Common (5:30pm)
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YA Dungeons & Dragons - Dorset Village Library
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Live Music - New American Grill, Londonderry (6pm)
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Live Music - Falcon Lounge at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester (7pm)
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Live Music - Union Underground, Manchester (5pm)​​
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​​Cookbook Club - Martha Canfield Memorial Free Library (11am, Arlington, every 2nd Saturday of the month)
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Pilates, Cardio Core - The Arlington Common (9:15am)
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Dungeons & Dragons - Gamers Grotto (2pm, Bennington)
Live Music - Union Underground (1-4pm, Manchester)​
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Live Music - New American Grill, Londonderry (6pm)
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Live Music - Falcon Lounge at the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa (Manchester)
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Thrift Shop - VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region’s Thrift Shop, open 9am-1pm, in addition to their regular hours, Monday-Friday, 11am to 3pm
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Note: Events without start times are evenings (6pm onwards). Some events may require pre-registration or fees. Contact the locations directly for further details!