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February 15 - 23, 2025

69th Bra leboro Winter Carnival, 2025

2025 Brattleboro Winter Carnival Schedule

Full Winter Carnival details are available in program, website, and social media.

Winter Carnival Coloring Contest - Sponsored by Pine Heights at Brattleboro, FREE

Latchis Theatre Kidfest Movies - $1 movies, Monday - Friday 11:00 am, call Latchis for details

Artful Shanties at Retreat Farm February 15 - February 23, dawn to dusk, FREE

Saturday, February 15

10:00 am - 4:00 pm Winter Carnival Outdoor Fun Day at Living Memorial Park: Free Snowmobile Rides, $1 Skating ($3 rentals), $5 Skiing and Snowboarding and much more!! See program for times.

10:00 am - 9:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sugar-on-Snow at Living Memorial Park, $5. Hosted by the Brattleboro Rotary Club. Special thanks to Robb Family Farm and the Guilford Country Store

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm, Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years free

Sunday, February 16

8:00 am - 11:00 am Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Elks, 75 Putney Rd, $6 adults, $4 ages 6-12, 5 and under free.

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years free

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Glow Skate at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, bring your best glow accessories to win a prize, $5/person, skate rentals $3.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Skate at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, bring your best glow accessories to win a prize, $5/person, skate rentals $3.

Monday, February 17

9:30 am Jr. Olympics Downhill Ski & Snowboard Races at Living Memorial Park. Registration 9 am SHARP

11:00 am Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm, Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years free

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Family BINGO Night at the American Legion Brattleboro Post 5, 32 Linden St, $5/card for adults, $3/card for children 12 and under. Doors open at 5:00 pm, food and cash bar available.

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Winter Carnival Concert with the Windham Philharmonic at the Latchis Theater, entrance by donation

Tuesday, February 18

10:30 am - 1:00 pm Clothespin Scavenger Hunt at BOC, Kids up to 13 years old. See program for details.

10:00 am - 3:00 pm Carnival Bowling Day at the Brattleboro Bowl, $12+tax includes 2 games, shoe rental, hot dog & drink.

11:00 am Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

7:00 pm Adult Dodgeball Tournament, Brattleboro Union High School Gym, minimum of six people per team, pre-registration required, doors open at 6:30 pm, see program for details

Wednesday, February 19

11:00 am Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

2:30 pm Jr. Olympics Skating Races at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. Registration 2 pm SHARP

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Teen Paint & Sip, Gibson Aiken Center, pre-registration at https://tinyurl.com/BWCTeenPaint

Thursday, February 20

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Brattleboro Food Co-op Kids Cooking Class: Kettle Corn and Hot Cocoa, drop-in activity, FREE

10:30 am - 11:30 am Dinoman at Brooks Memorial Library, doors open at 10:00 am, FREE

11:00 am

Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Glow Dance Party at the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro, $5 per person, 9th - 12th graders

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Chili Cook-O held at Bar 580, $6 adults, $4 ages 10 & under. Music by Ernesto Sanchez

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Friday, February 21

10:00 am - 3:00 pm 2-FOR-1 Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Day at BOC, adults $15, ages 6-25 $10, ages 5 & under free, BOC members may bring a friend to ski/snowshoe for free.

11:00 am Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, call Latchis at 802-246-2020 for details

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm, Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years free

4:00 pm - 9:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

7:00 pm Variety Show at Brattleboro Union High School Auditorium, Gen. Adm. $7, doors open at 6:00 pm

Saturday, February 22

10:00 am - 1:00 pm Indoor Family Fun Day at Brattleboro Area Middle School Gym, $3/child 3+, co-sponsored by C&S

10:00 am - 9:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person,weather permitting

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm, Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years free

8:00 pm - 12:00 am Y2K Party with DJ Chase, American Legion Brattleboro Post 5, $10/person, ages 18 and up

Sunday, February 23

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

4:10 pm - 5:10 pm Withington Memorial Hockey Cup, BHA hosting TBD at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, FREE.

The 69th Brattleboro Winter Carnival Committee 2025

clockwise from front left, Cameron Lawrence, Lisa Johnson, Lynn Patno, Gwyneth Mogg-Hall, Jessica Bennett, Erin Wessel, Lynda Lawrence, Karen Robb, Jessica Lawrence, Carol Lolatte, in the center is Meghan Robb

missing: Ricky Davidson, Kim Isaacsen, Nancy Doyle, Dawn Ravenna, Nina Willson, Allison Cornellier, Rose Francis, Alexis Moshovetis, Jennifer VonFeldt

Photo credit: Eleanor Green

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President’s Welcome

Welcome to the 69th Brattleboro Winter Carnival. As Winter Carnival President it has always been my good fortune to share with you some of the highlights of our Carnival Week Festivities that will be taking place both indoors and outdoors. In 2025 we will continue some of our traditional favorites that the committee has o ered over the past 68 years. This includes everything from Sugar-on-Snow, Variety Show, Chili Cook-O , Pancake Breakfast, Indoor Fun Day at BAMS, Sleigh Rides, and much more. We will continue with the new winter fun we brought forward in 2023 with a Glow Light Skate at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, Family BINGO, the Dodgeball Tournament, and activities sponsored by Brooks Memorial Library, Windham Philharmonic, Brattleboro Food Co-op, and Retreat Farm.

The Carnival committee continues to focus on sponsoring family activities that can take place in and out of your home and throughout the community. Our hope is that you will gather your family and friends and come out and enjoy our events.

Some highlights of this year’s carnival include: Variety Show at the BUHS Auditorium, Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing at the Brattleboro Outing Club (BOC), Skiing & Snowboarding at Living Memorial Park, Ice Skating at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, Chili Cook-O at Bar 580, Movie Matinees at Latchis, or grabbing your crayons and entering the coloring contest. We are excited about our three new partnerships/activities for 2025: Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro is o ering a Glow Dance for Teens in grades 9-12, the American Legion Brattleboro Post 5 is o ering a Y2K Party for those 18 and older, and at the Gibson Aiken Center there will be a paint and sip night for teens.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the committee members who continue to use their creative energies to come up with new programs and activities in these challenging times. I would like to personally extend a special thank you to them for volunteering their time to bring these exciting family activities to the 2025 Brattleboro Winter Carnival.

A special thanks goes out to all our 2025 sponsors. Please ﬁnd a complete listing of our sponsors on our website. We could not do it without your support! Please join us for the 69th year of Winter Carnival Festivities, celebrating our community with a variety of exciting activities! You can check out our website for a complete listing of our activities at www.brattleborowintercarnival.org or you can follow us on our Facebook Page “Brattleboro Winter Carnival”.

Don’t miss out on this beloved community tradition! We cannot wait to see you at one or more of our events.

Carol Lolatte 69th Brattleboro Winter Carnival President

Brattleboro Winter Carnival Past Presidents

2024 Carol Lolatte

2023 Carol Lolatte

2022 Carol Lolatte

2021 Carol Lolatte

2020 Nancy Doyle

2019 Rosemary Harris

2018 Dawn Ravenna

2017 Carol Lolatte

2016 Belinda Lashway

1990 Michael McKenzie

1989 Dana Nelson

1988 Linda Dierks

1987 Gene Krisher

1986 Bruce Corwin *30th*

1985 Ken Heile

1984 Greg Worden

1983 Fred Noble

1982 John Enola

2015 Jamie Lynn Howard

2014 Debbie Partrick

2013 Nancy Doyle

2012 Terri Barrett

2011 Carol Lolatte

2010 Laurie Kuralt

2009 Rosemary Harris

2008 Kathleen Saunders

2007 Jackie Dix

2006 Deb Heller *50th*

2005 Samantha Houle

2004 Lisa Johnson

2003 Belinda Lashway

1981 Desi Lane

1980 William Bengston

1979 Jack Dempsey

1978 Gary Ferguson

1977 John Godfrey

OFFICERS:

President: Carol Lolatte

Vice President: Ricky Davidson

Secretary: Jessica Bennett

Treasurer: Kim Isaacsen

Publicity: Ricky Davidson

Program: Jessica Bennett and Erin Wessel

DIRECTORS:

Lynda Lawrence

Gwyneth Mogg-Hall

Lynn Patno

Dawn Ravenna

Nina Willson

Allison Cornellier

Rose Francis

2002 Bruce Lawrence

2001 Carole (CJ) Cummings

2000 Patty Walior

1999 Steven Dix

1998 Steven Patch

1997 Emilie Thomas

1996 Bonnie Carr *40th*

1995 Marlene Jameson

1994 Peggy DeAngelis

1993 Carol Lolatte

1992 Charlotte Harrington

1991 Craig Bengtson

1976 Dave Pearson *20th*

1975 Richard Waitt

1974 Richard Rousseau

1973 Andrew W Wind

1972 William M McCarty

1971 William P Bedard

1970 Francis Speno

1969 Robert G Abel

1968 David E Parnigoni

1967 David H LaMarche

1966 Robert H Jones *10th*

1965 Donald E Long

1964 Roger Miller

1963 Robert H Gibson

1962 W Robert Johnson, Jr

1961 Fred H Harris

1960 Pliny N Burrows

1959 Peter Van Iderstine

1958 Robert C Clapp

1957 Robert C Clapp *1st*

Nancy Doyle

Lisa Johnson

Jessica Lawrence

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS:

Cameron Lawrence

Alexis Moshovetis

Karen Robb Meghan Robb

Jennifer VonFeldt

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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS

802 Credit Union American Legion Post #5 Amy’s Bakery Bar 580

Berkley & Veller Inc. Bounce Above The Rest Inﬂatables

Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro

Brattleboro Area Middle School

Brattleboro Area Realty

Brattleboro Bowl

Brattleboro Elks Lodge #1499

Brattleboro Food Co-op

Brattleboro Hockey Association

Brattleboro Kiwanis Club

Brattleboro Music Center

Brattleboro Outing Club

Brattleboro Recreation & Parks

BrattleboroBrattleboroDepartmentReformer Rotary Club

Brattleboro Savings & Loan

Brattleboro Senior Center

Brattleboro Ski Hill

Brattleboro Union High School Brooks Memorial Library Burrows Sports C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. Casella Waste Systems

Clark Farm

Angel Colford Cube Smart DBC Rentals Plus Downtown Brattleboro Alliance Dummerston School

Erik Kidney Distribution in Swanzey, NH

Experienced Goods

Fischer & Fischer Friends of Brooks Memorial Library Front Porch Forum Garden Path Elder Living

Guilford Country Store House of Pizza HowardTraceyPrinting John Belinda Lashway Latchis Theatre & Hotel Lawton Floor Design Lynde Well Drilling Market 32 Members 1st Credit Union Nash Icon Radio 1049 John and Lauralee Martin Members 1st Credit Union Pine Heights at ProfessionalBrattleboro Dental Ray Gun RetreatComics Farm

The Richards Group Rite Aid

Robb Family Farm Jon & Tammy Sargent

Ernesto Sanchez

The Shoe Tree

Suburban Propane

Dr. Robert Tortolani Turn It Up

Vermont Inn Pizza Vernon Trail Breakers West Bee Nursery School Windham

VFWPhilharmonic Post VT Country Deli Wild Carrot Farm

The Works WKVT WTSA

Thank you to all the Chili Cook-O Contestants

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Brattleboro Winter Carnival Health Guidelines

We encourage everyone to enjoy our Winter Carnival Activities however we ask that you not participate if you are feeling unwell or have been in close contact with a person who has COVID-19.

Brattleboro Winter Carnival Code of Conduct

The Brattleboro Winter Carnival is a family-friendly week of events for all ages to enjoy. To ensure a safe and welcoming atmosphere, the committee reserves the right to ask individuals to leave if their behavior is disruptive, inappropriate and/or not in line with the spirit of these events. Thank you for helping us to create a fun and respectful environment for everyone!

Brattleboro Winter Carnival Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting for the Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be held on Wednesday, April 2nd at 5:30pm at the Gibson Aiken building in Brattleboro. This is open to anyone who would like to attend.

ARTS AND CRAFTS EVENT

WINTER CARNIVAL COLORING CONTEST

Sponsored by Pine Heights at Brattleboro, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Due by Thursday, February 20th

It’s time to have some fun, get creative and show o some amazing coloring skills! This year’s coloring contest is open to children in the following age groups: 0-4, 5-7, 8-12. You can pick up this year’s coloring page at Brooks Memorial Library, the Brattleboro Recreation Department, or at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. You can also ﬁnd it on the back of our calendar of events, in the 2025 Brattleboro Winter Carnival program published in the Brattleboro Reformer, and on the Brattleboro Winter Carnival website where it is available to download.

Please turn in your completed entry to the Brooks Memorial Library Children’s Room any day from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (except on Sunday, February 16th). All entries received by Thursday, February 20th 4:00 pm will be eligible for judging by a panel of Pine Heights at Brattleboro residents. Only one entry per person. Be sure to include the artist’s ﬁrst name, age, and caregiver’s contact information so the winners can be notiﬁed! Please note: submissions may be shared on our Facebook page!

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WEEKLONG EVENT

ARTFUL SHANTIES

Retreat Farm

Saturday, February 15 - Sunday, February 23

Dawn to Dusk

Check out the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center’s creative display of Artful Ice Shanties; a free outdoor exhibit being hosted at the Retreat Farm for the ﬁfth year. Join for the awards ceremony and free hot cider on Saturday, February 22 at 2:00.

TODAY’S EVENTS

Saturday 2/15/25

CARNIVAL OUTDOOR FUN DAY AT LIVING MEMORIAL PARK

Saturday, February 15th

10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Several interesting fun activities are being planned for this special day at Living Memorial Park. There is something for everyone, take your pick. There will be skating at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, the Ski Lift will be in operation (weather permitting), snowmobile rides, or you can display your creativity by participating in the Snow Sculpture Contest. Prizes will be awarded.

Free hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served during the Family Day Events at the Park. Gather up your friends and family and join in on the fun at the Park!

10:00 am - 9:00 pm Brattleboro Ski Hill will be open- $5

10:30 am - 1:30 pm Snow Sculpture Contest

11:00 am - 2:00 pm Snowmobile Rides with Vernon Trail Breakers

12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Sugar-on-Snow

12:15 pm - 1:15 pm Stick Time

Resident Students $3 / Resident Adults $4

Non-Resident Students $4 / Adults $5

1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Skating $1 - Rentals $3

SUGAR ON SNOW

Living Memorial Park

Saturday, February 15th

Noon - 2:00 pm

$5 per serving

Come try one of the sweetest Vermont traditions of the season; golden brown syrup warmed to the perfect temperature poured onto a clean bowl of snow and it magically turns into a very tasty snack. Served up with a donut and pickle to cut the sweetness. This is a must try winter treat. A special thanks to the Brattleboro Rotary Club, the Robb Family Farm and Guilford Country Store.

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES

Wild Carrot Farm

118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro

Saturday, February 17th

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$12 adults, $6 kids, Free for kids 2 years and younger

Come join the horse drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a thirty-minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods and enjoy the beauty. Please leave your dogs at home.

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

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TODAY’S EVENTS

Sunday 2/16/25

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Brattleboro Elks Lodge

75 Putney Rd.

Sunday, February 16th

8:00 am - 11:00 am

Adults $6, Children 6-12 $4, Children under 5 FREE

Come start your day o with a great breakfast and good conversation with great people! Bring the whole family for sausage, local bagels, homemade mu ns, fresh fruit salad and pancakes you can top with locally made 100% Vermont maple syrup donated this year by the Clark Family and the Sargent Family. We hope to see you all there!

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES

Wild Carrot Farm

118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro

Sunday, February 16th

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$12 adults, $6 kids, Free for kids 2 years and younger

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

WINTER CARNIVAL GLOW SKATE

Nelson Withington Skating Facility

Sunday, February 16th

Session one: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Session two: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come and join us for an afternoon and evening of fun on the ice with cool lights, a new playlist, and plenty of glowing giveaways! It’s fun for the whole family!

Admission $5 per session which includes a glow item. Skate rentals are available for $3 per session. Participants are encouraged to bring and wear their own light up and glow accessories.

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TODAY’S EVENTS

Monday 2/17/25

JUNIOR OLYMPICS - DOWNHILL & SNOWBOARD RACES

Living Memorial Park Monday, February 17th 9:30 am

Registration at 9:00 am SHARP

Young Olympians of the future are invited to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Jr. Olympic Races.

Students from school grades 1-12 are eligible and encouraged to enter. This event is free of charge; there will be five groups grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 78, and 9-12. Each event will have a boy’s division and girl’s division. Ribbons will be awarded to the first five winners in each division and participation ribbons to all.

Register the morning of the event. Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Director, Sarah Clark Assistant Director, and Matt Tibbs Program Coordinator will direct the Junior Olympics. These events are cosponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department and Winter Carnival. Special thanks to Brattleboro Ski Hill for operating the Ski Lift for the downhill races and setting the gates.

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WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES

Latchis Theatre

Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st 11:00 am

$1.00 General Admission

Come out of the cold and into the theatre! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and ﬁnd a good seat. Movie titles will be announced closer to Brattleboro Winter Carnival week so check the facebook page, website, or call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

OPEN SKATE

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department

Nelson Withington Skating Facility

Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times during the week of Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Regular rates apply.

Resident Students

$3 / Resident Adults

Non-Resident Students

$4 / Adults $5

Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-2572311.

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES

Wild Carrot Farm

118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro

Monday, February 17th

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$12 adults, $6 kids, Free for kids 2 years and younger

Come join the horse drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a thirty minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods and enjoy the beauty. Please leave your dogs at home.

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

WINTER CARNIVAL FAMILY BINGO

American Legion Brattleboro Post 5 32 Linden Street

Monday, February 17th

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

$5 per card (good for all games)

$3 per card for children 12 and under.

Join us for a night of family fun and BINGO at the American Legion Brattleboro Post 5! Doors open at 5:00 pm with yummy food and drinks available for purchase. Bingo begins at 6:00 pm and will run until 8:00 pm. Enjoy a variety of prizes and take a chance in the 50/50 ra e. All ages are welcome!

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WINTER CARNIVAL CONCERT

Windham Philharmonic Latchis Theatre

Monday, February 17th

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Entrance by donation

Prepare to embark on a magical musical journey that celebrates the enchanting beauty, festive charm, and whimsical joy of the winter season.

Join us for a concert that promises to transport you to a world of winter wonder through a captivating repertoire of classical masterpieces.

Whether you’re a seasoned music enthusiast or simply seeking an escape into the enchanting world of winter, our Winter Carnival Concert promises to be a heartwarming and uplifting experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the full spectrum of winter’s charm through the power of music.

Admission is by donation. We look forward to sharing this musical journey with you.

TODAY’S EVENTS

TUESDAY 2/18/25

SNOWSHOE SCAVENGER HUNT

Brattleboro Outing Club

Tuesday, February 18th

10:30 am - 1:00 pm

Kids up to age 13 are invited to go on a scavenger hunt on the Brattleboro Outing Club (BOC) snowshoe trails.

Snowshoe (or hike depending on conditions) on the BOC Truuske’s (Orange and Blue) Trail. Collect clothespins of di erent colors that are hung along the trail. Earn a hot chocolate and temporary tattoo at the BOC XC Ski and Snowshoe Hut, before 1:00 pm.

Depending on weather, snowshoes or crampons may be recommended. Snowshoes can be rented at The Hut. Free to BOC Members. $5 for non-members. Snowshoes available for loan at the Brooks Memorial Library.

The Brattleboro Outing Club Ski Hut is located at the Brattleboro Country Club o of Upper Dummerston Rd.

WINTER CARNIVAL BOWLING DAY

Brattleboro Bowl on Putney Rd.

Tuesday, February 18th 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

On Tuesday, February 18th , join us for bowling at the Brattleboro Bowl, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. This event is open to all ages; however we ask that children under the age of 10 be accompanied by an adult. The fee for this activity is $12 plus tax, which includes two games of bowling, shoes, a hot dog, and a beverage.

For more information, please contact the Brattleboro Bowl at 802-257-1177.

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Latchis Theatre

Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 11:00 am

$1.00 General Admission

OPEN SKATE

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department

Nelson Withington Skating Facility

Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times during the week of Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Regular rates apply.

Resident Students $3 / Resident Adults $4 Non-Resident Students $4 / Adults $5

Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-257-2311.

BRATTLEBORO WINTER CARNIVAL ADULT DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

BUHS Gymnasium

Tuesday, February 18th

6:30 pm Doors Open

7:00 pm Games Begin

If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!

Join us at the BUHS Gymnasium on Tuesday February 18th for the third annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival Adult Dodgeball Tournament! Team check-in begins at 6:00 pm with doors opening for spectators at 6:30 pm. Balls ﬂy at 7:00 pm sharp.

Local area businesses and residents will take each other on in a one-game-at-a-time, double-elimination bracket, competing for the Brattleboro Winter Carnival Adult Dodgeball Tournament Champion title! Come watch it all happen.

Spectators of all ages are encouraged to attend at no charge, but donations will be accepted at the door.

See you there!

TODAY’S EVENTS

WEDNESDAY 2/19/25

WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES

Latchis Theatre

Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd

11:00 am

$1.00 General Admission

OPEN SKATE

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Nelson Withington Skating Facility

Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times during the week of Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Regular rates apply.

Resident Students $3 / Resident Adults $4

Non-Resident Students $4 / Adults $5

Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-257-2311.

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JUNIOR OLYMPICS - SKATING RACES

Living Memorial Park

Wednesday, February 19th

2:30 pm

Registration at 2:00 pm SHARP

Young Olympians of the future are invited to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Jr. Olympic Races.

Register at 2pm. Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Director, Sarah Clark Assistant Director, and Matt Tibbs Program Coordinator will direct the Junior Olympics. These events are co-sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department and Winter Carnival.

TEEN PAINT & SIP

Gibson Aiken Center

Wednesday, February 19 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Grab your friends and join us for a fun paint party! Our artist-instructor Angel Colford will guide you step-by-step to create your very own masterpiece to take home. No experience is necessary. Just come prepared to have a great time!

The fee is $35 which includes all your painting supplies, yummy snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks including a make-your-own hot chocolate bar!

Space is limited to 20 participants, with a minimum requirement of ten. Pre-registration by Wednesday, February 12th at https://tinyurl.com/BWCTeenPaint

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TODAY’S EVENTS

THURSDAY 2/20/25

BRATTLEBORO FOOD CO-OP

KIDS COOKING CLASS: KETTLE

CORN AND HOT COCOA

Brattleboro Food Co-op Thursday, February 20th

Drop-in activity between 9:00 am- 12:00 pm • Free

Bring the fun of carnival food to your own kitchen! Learn how to make two delicious and a ordable treats any day of the year, using your favorite high-quality ingredients. While you’re here, try your hand at a couple of fun carnival games, too! Drop-in activity, no registration is required, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

This activity will be located in the Brattleboro Food Co-op Kitchen Classroom, at 7 Canal Street in Brattleboro. Questions? Write to education@bfc.coop.

DINOMAN

Brooks Memorial Library Thursday, February 20th 10:30 am- 11:30 am Doors open at 10:00 am Free

How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? Find out the answer to these questions and more when Dinoman visits Brooks Memorial Library on Thursday, February 20 at 10:30 am.

Accompanied by huge inﬂatable dinosaurs, Dinoman brings his fun and informative show to the Main Room of the library. Doors open at 10:00 am, the show begins at 10:30 am. FREE and fun for all ages. Dinoman is presented by the Children’s Room and Brattleboro Winter Carnival Committee and is sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library. For more information call the Children’s Room at 802-254-5290 ext. 1210.

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WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES

Latchis Theatre

Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd 11:00 am

$1.00 General Admission

OPEN SKATE

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Nelson Withington Skating Facility

Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st

12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times during the week of Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Regular rates apply.

Resident Students

$3 / Resident Adults

Non-Resident Students $4 / Adults $5

Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-257-2311.

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CHILI COOK-OFF

Bar 580

Thursday, February 20th

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adults $6, Children 10 and under $4.

Come out and support your local restaurants by sampling their delicious chili and casting your votes. Enjoy live music by Ernesto Sanchez.

WINTER CARNIVAL GLOW DANCE PARTY

Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro

Thursday, February 20th

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

$5 per person 9th - 12th graders

Admission is $5 and comes with a free glow stick. Additional glow sticks and accessories will be for sale. Students in 9-12th grade only. Non-members need a school ID for admission. All schools welcome.

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TODAY’S EVENTS

FRIDAY 2/21/25

2-FOR-1 SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING AT THE BRATTLEBORO OUTING CLUB

Friday, February 21st

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

The Brattleboro Outing Club (BOC) invites the public to share the freedom and fun of cross country skiing and snowshoeing on the trails at the BOC, located at the Brattleboro Country Club. There are miles of well-groomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails.

OPEN SKATE

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department

Nelson Withington Skating Facility

Monday, February 17th - Friday, February 21st 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Participants fees are as follows - $15 for Adults, $10 for Youth ages 6 - 25, and Free for children 5 & under. Pairs of participants should pay for one pass at the higher rate, if two rates are involved. BOC XC Ski and Snowshoe members may bring a friend to ski and snowshoe free.

Please place all trail fees in the box located on the kiosk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to use the trails.

You may bring your own ski or snowshoe equipment or borrow snowshoes from the Brooks Memorial Library. Alternatively, rental equipment will be available for a fee from the BOC Ski Hut. All rentals will need to be returned by 3:00 pm.

For more information, visit www.brattleborooutingclub.org/cross-country-skiing

WINTER CARNIVAL KIDSFEST MOVIES

Latchis Theatre

Monday, February 19th - Friday, February 23rd

11:00 am

$1.00 General Admission

The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times during the week of Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Regular rates apply.

Resident Students $3 / Resident Adults $4

Non-Resident Students $4 / Adults $5

Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-2572311.

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES

Wild Carrot Farm

118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Friday, February 21st

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$12 adults, $6 kids, Free for kids 2 years and younger

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

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WINTER CARNIVAL VARIETY SHOW

BUHS Auditorium

Friday, February 21st

Box o ce opens at 6:00 pm

Show begins at 7:00 pm

$7 General Admission

The Brattleboro Winter Carnival Variety Show is back and better than ever! Come in from the cold, sit back and relax as some amazing local talent takes the stage! Singers, dancers, musicians, and more! This is a night of family fun for all!

TODAY’S EVENTS

SATURDAY 2/22/25

CARNIVAL INDOOR FAMILY FUN DAY!

Brattleboro Area Middle School Gymnasium

Saturday, February 22nd

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

GET READY TO BOUNCE! Join us for hours of fun at the Carnival Indoor Family Fun Day, co-sponsored by C&S Wholesale Grocers! There will be several amazing inﬂatables including bounce houses and an awesome inﬂatable obstacle course, all

provided by Bounce Above The Rest Inﬂatables! This activity is open to ages three and up ONLY.

The cost of this event is $3 per child and parents are free. Hope to see you there!

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES

Wild Carrot Farm

118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Saturday, February 22nd 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

$12 adults, $6 kids, Free for kids 2 years and younger

Weather permitting, call ahead 802-579-1261 or visit the Wild Carrot Facebook page for cancellations.

Y2K DANCE PARTY

American Legion Brattleboro Post 5 Saturday, February 22nd 8:00 pm - 12:00 am

$10 cover

Come join us at Post 5 for an epic dance party with DJ Chase! It’s a Y2K themed party, which means we will be playing all your favorite ‘90’s and ‘00’s hits. DJ Chase never lets the party stop!

This party is open to the public and there is a $10 cover. Doors open at 8:00 pm. We welcome all 18+ but you need to be 21+ to drink. Come and see what we are all about at Post 5. Membership is easy and has many beneﬁts. Stop by and check us out.

TODAY’S EVENTS

SUNDAY 2/23/25

WITHINGTON MEMORIAL CUP

Nelson Withington Skating Facility Sunday, February 23rd 4:10 pm FREE

The Brattleboro Hockey Association will be presenting the 23nd Annual Withington Memorial Cup Game on Sunday, February 23rd at 4:10 pm at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility.

Each year a Brattleboro team invites a worthy opponent to compete for the cherished Withington Cup.

Dress warmly and come out and enjoy a great game of hockey!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

GOLDEN SNOWMAN LEVEL

C & S Wholesale Grocers

Casella Waste Systems

Robb Family Farm

FROSTY LEVEL

Brattleboro Reformer

Front Porch Forum

BLIZZARD LEVEL

802 Credit Union

Brattleboro Elks Lodge #1499

Brattleboro Kiwanis Club

Garden Path Elder Living

Guilford Country Store

Pine Heights at Brattleboro

SNOWBALL LEVEL

Brattleboro Area Realty

Brattleboro Food Co-op

Brattleboro Savings & Loan

Fischer & Fischer

Lynde Well Drilling

Members 1st Credit Union

Professional Dental

The Richards Group

VFW Post #1034

SNOWFLAKE LEVEL

Berkley & Veller Inc.

Burrows Sports

Lawton Floor Design

Dr. Robert Tortolani

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