Free events in Stowe, VT

The fourth annual Paine Mountain Trail Races features two competitive, technical courses with the Anchor Challenge 6k and the Paine Mountain Summit 7.5 mile race. Younger runners are included with free youth events, offering a 200 meter kiddo dash and a 1 mile fun run. This fundraiser supports the Northfield Town Forest and the Norwich University Cross Country teams. A portion of the proceeds is designated for the Town of Northfield to help manage trails in the Northfield Town Forest, and for the Norwich Cross Country program to continue developing its home cross country course. Those who are not attending in person can still support the Norwich XC program with a direct donation.

This event offers an opportunity for people who need assistance to obtain pet products for their animals. It is focused on supporting everyday pet care so families can continue looking after their companions.

Celebrate the close of the market season at the Westford Harvest Market. Browse local vendors offering fresh vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, bread, honey, jam, jewelry and other handcrafts. Enjoy live music from Blues for Breakfast. Beer from Foam Brewers will be available. Take part in apple pressing, with apple donations welcome. Face painting, burgers, tacos and a raffle drawing round out the day. Admission and activities are free.

Downtown Montpelier comes alive with a weekly ramble that invites a leisurely wander through the heart of town. The stroll pairs live local music along the streets with late shopping, specials, treats, and pop-up moments, making it easy to linger without a strict plan. Many independent shops keep their doors open later than usual, including Bear Pond Books, Capitol Stationers, Woodbury Mountain Toys, Roam, Splash, Onion River Outdoors, Notion Fabric & Craft, Bailey Road, The Get Up Vintage, Marathon Sports, and Magpie & Tiger, with more businesses joining in over time. Performers to watch for include Emma Gallo & Friends, Slaphappy Jack, Dee Davis, and Marc Gwinn. Whether picking up dinner, bumping into neighbors, supporting small businesses, or simply taking the long way home, this ramble offers a relaxed way to savor downtown.

Enjoy a live music set at Richmond Farmers Market featuring familiar hits from the 1950s to today, with selections tied to artists like Linda Ronstadt, Lady Gaga, Neil Young, Noah Kahan, Johnny Cash, and Janis Joplin. Browse arts and handmade goods and pick up something to eat while you listen in the lively market setting.