Check out some local family-friendly events that will occur during Bellcate’s December vacation.

Flynn Center of Performing Arts
Located at 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401; Phone 802-652-4500; Online at www.flynncenter.org

  • Shen Yun
    Dec. 22-23, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington
    New York-based dance and music company Shen Yun’s classical Chinese dances portray cultural diversities of over 50 ethnic groups throughout China. The dances are enhanced by original music compositions performed by its East-meets-West live orchestra, brilliant custom-made costumes, state-of-the-art digital backdrops, and world-class soloists.
  • Vermont’s Own “Nutcracker” at Flynn Center in Burlington
    Mainstage
    Saturday December 22nd at 2:00 and again at 7:00
    Sunday December 23rd at at 1:00 and again at 6:00
    Price:$24-38

Helen Day Art Center, Stowe

  • Members’ Art Show and Festival of Trees & Light
    Through Dec. 30; Helen Day Art Center, Stowe
    The Members’ Art Show and Festival of Trees & Light bring together the community to share and celebrate the season through decorated evergreens, a Hanukkah display, and over 100 art works by Helen Day Art Center members.

 

Burlington YMCA
Located at 266 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401; Phone 802-862-9622; Online at www.gbymca.org

  • Family Gym
    When: Fridays, Sundays, 10:15-11:45 a.m.
    Phone: 802-862-9622
    Email: [email protected]
    Price: $5-8 per family; free for members; preregister.
    Gbymca.org
    Indoor playground equipment provides tiny tumblers a chance to run free. Ages 7 and under with caregivers.

Brownell Library in Essex
Located at 6 Lincoln Street, Essex, Vermont 05452; Phone: 802-878-6955; Online at www.brownelllibrary.org

  • STEAM Fridays
    When: Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. and Fridays, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Continues through Jan. 25
    Phone: 802-878-6956
    Email: [email protected]
    Brownelllibrary.org
    Eager youngsters engage with inventive science, technology, engineering, art and math projects. Check online for specific program details.
  • Music with Raph
    When: Fri., Dec. 14, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Fri., Dec. 28, 9:30-10:15 a.m., Fri., Jan. 11, 9:30-10:15 a.m. and Fri., Jan. 25, 9:30-10:15 a.m.
    Phone: 802-878-6956
    Email: [email protected]
    Melody lovers of all ages play and sing.
  • Dungeons & Dragons
    When: Fri., Dec. 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fri., Dec. 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fri., Jan. 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Fri., Jan. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    Phone: 802-878-6956
    Email: [email protected]
    Players embark on invented adventures, equipped with their problem-solving skills. Grades 6 and up.
  • Family Movie
    When: Fri., Dec. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
    Phone: 802-878-6956
    Email: [email protected]
    Viewers enjoy a family-friendly flick while feasting on free popcorn.

Shelburne Farms
Located at 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT; Phone – 802-985-8686; Online at www.shelburnefarms.org

  • Horse-Drawn Rides
    When: Dec. 22-24, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and Dec. 26-Jan. 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
    Phone: 802-985-8442
    Email: [email protected]
    Price: $8-10; free for children under 3.
    shelburnefarms.org/calendar/event/horse-drawn-rides-0
    Giddy-up! Families have open-air fun sailing over farm fields. First-come, first-served; rides leave every half hour.

ECHO Center in Bulrington
Located at 1 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401; Phone – 802-864-1848; Online at www.echovermont.org

  • Reindeer Live! at ECHO
    When: Sat., Dec. 29, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
    Phone: 802-864-1848
    Email: [email protected]
    Price: regular museum admission, $11.50-14.50; free for children under 3.
    Animal lovers step close to these graceful creatures from the Vermont Reindeer Farm, and learn how these antlered animals survive in the snow.

Milton Public Library
Located at 39 Bombardier Road, Milton, VT; Phone – 802-893-4644; Online at www.milton.govoffice2.com

  • Movie at the Library
    When: Sat., Dec. 29, 1 p.m. and Sat., Jan. 26, 1 p.m.
    Phone: 802-893-4644
    Email: [email protected]
    The big screen shows a family-friendly feature.

Fletcher Free Library – Burlington
Located at 235 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401; Phone – 802-863-3403; Online at www.fletcherfree.org

  • Highlight at the Fletcher Free Library
    When: Mon., Dec. 31, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
    Phone: 802-865-7216
    Email: [email protected]
    www.fletcherfree.org/programs-event/agenda
    The library welcomes in 2019 with special stories and snacks at 11:30 a.m., Lego creations from 1-3 p.m. and Young Traditions VT music, an instrument petting zoo and drum circle from 1-5 p.m.