The hills may be bare, but the community is full of life.

Don’t let our winding dirt roads fool you — this little corner of Vermont knows how to have a good time! Whether you’re craving live tunes, tasty treats, or small-town charm, there’s plenty to explore this month. Check out what’s happening right here in our neck of the woods, and make it part of an unforgettable stay at the treehouse!  Don't forget to make the most of your stay by enjoying your complimentary sauna at the Forest Spa and our Add-on's! 

Community members can book a two-hour Streamside Sauna Session here!

Here are some ongoing events and calendars:

The Civic Standard in Hardwick has a steady stream of both ongoing activities and special events - check out their entire calendar here!

The Den at Harry's Hardware in Cabot (NEW ENGLAND’S ONLY BAR IN A HARDWARE STORE)valso has an ongoing stream of great music and fun community events!

The Open Space in Hardwick has ongoing yoga, qigong, and other healthy activities! The Open Space Studio is a fully equipped movement studio located inside of Wellness 101 in Hardwick, Vermont. With an emphasis on breath work and meditation, the Open Space promotes thoughtful and accessible yoga to promote both physical and mental well-being.

The Highland Center for the Arts in Greensboro is a local community arts center that believes the arts inspire joy, contemplation, and conversation through distinctive performances, exhibitions, and events. The Highland Center for the Arts offers a home for artistic expression, shared experience, and a sense of belonging. Check out their ongoing events in the link!

Tara at Vermont Explored put together this Massive Vermont Bucket List - Worth checking out - all of Vermont's best!

Vermont Vacation Statewide Events Calendar - Gather together to watch as live music lights up historic downtowns and waterfronts, treat the whole family to a Vermont fair or festival as foliage bursts forth, or get outside in the winter for carnival activities like ice carving and snow volleyball. An event in the Green Mountains is an experience worth planning your trip around.

Vermont's Northeast Kingdom Events Calendar - Check out what's going on in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom!

Vermont Explored: Spring in Vermont: 14 Fun Events in April and May in 2026

Local happenings include:

Bookmaking & Printmaking Workshops, Apr 4, 2026, 10 AM to 5 PM - Join us for BOOKMAKING/BOOKBINDING on Saturday, April 4th from 10-5pm in the new Parker Ladd Community Room at Jeudevine Memorial Library in Hardwick, VT. This is the second class in this series of three wildly fun and informative Art workshops! Take one, two or all three! All skill levels are welcome. Spring is a perfect time for creating: beautiful art, handmade Mother's Day gifts, garden | writing | art journals, beautiful handprinted patches, bandanas, banners and more!

Vermont Sauna Festival, Saturday, April 11th, Burlington, VT - a full-day celebration of sauna culture, ritual, and community. Experience 7 unique saunas, 8 guided aufguss rituals, and 5 internationally renowned sauna practitioners sharing traditions from around the world. Throughout the day, enjoy aromatherapy, guided cold plunge experiences, and time to gather, rest, and connect between rounds of heat

Hardwick State, April 17-19th, Hardwick - A town-wide, weekend-long, pop-up Free University.

Pippin,  April 17-19 and 24-26, Hyde Park, VT - The acclaimed musical Pippin is coming to Lamoille County Players this spring, captivating audiences with high-energy performances, mesmerizing choreography, and an infectious score that includes timeless hits like “Magic to Do” and “Corner of the Sky.”

Some April highlights (from a HR newsletter from the State of Vermont - my regular job) include:

Month-long:

• Celebrate Diversity Month, USA
• Arab-American Heritage Month, USA

April 2: Hanuman Jayanti (Hinduism) marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman during the Chaitra Purnima (full moon) day. Hanuman is revered for his unwavering loyalty.

April 3: Good Friday (Christianity) Good Friday's historical context centers on the Christian commemoration of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. Traditional Good Friday foods center on fish, seafood, and meatless dishes, reflecting fasting and abstinence.

April 7: International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda - The date marks the start of the 1994 genocide, which lasted for the 100-day period to mid-July 1994.

April 8: International Romani Day To celebrate the rich culture, language, and heritage of Roma around the world, and a day to remember that many Roma continue to suffer from systemic discrimination and violence.

April 13: Theravada New Year (Buddhism) coincides with the lunar calendar and typically falls in April. This New Year festival doesn't just mark the beginning of a new lunar year but is deeply rooted in Buddhist traditions. It represents a time of reflection, meditation, and renewal of spiritual commitments.

April 15: National American Sign Language (ASL) Day Day of observance celebrating American Sign Language.

April 18: World Heritage Day (a.k.a. International Monuments and Sites Day). To spread awareness about preserving the history, diversity, and vulnerability of world heritage sites and monuments. Also intends to recognize the efforts of all people like architects, engineers, geographers, civil engineers, artists and archaeologists, who contribute towards conserving the heritage.



April 23: UN Spanish Language Day Spanish Language Day celebrates the one of the most spoken languages in the world (currently, there are more than 534 million Spanish speakers in the world, behind only English, Mandarin, and Hindi). It’s also a day to honor the most revered writer in the Spanish language, Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra.