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“Children may suffer disproportionately...They are less able to protect themselves. Because their smaller ear canals magnify the sounds entering the ear canals.... a 20-decibel difference can exist between adult and infant ears.”

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DEPARTMENTS From the Kids VT Staff ............................................5 Readers Respond ........................................................6 Coloring Contest Winners .................................7 Birthday Club..................................................................52 Use Your Words: Essay ..........................................55

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Young Jeremy Jacob is digging in the sand at North Beach when he is greeted by Captain Braid Beard and recruited to help find the perfect digging spot for pirate treasure. Terrific songs and piratical hi-jinx will have the audience wishing for Braid Beard to one day pay them a visit. A story of adventure and finding one’s own heart … a path that can’t be found on any treasure map!

Freckleface Strawberry was just like every other girl– except she had … FRECKLES! Based on the best-selling book by actress Julianne Moore, you and your family can step inside the book with Freckleface and friends as they learn to love the skin they’re in. With fun music, dancing and laughs, you will love this brand new musical for all ages . . . freckles or not!

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Game Time AS A KID, I spent as much time as I could playing video games.

In the early ’80s, before we had a computer at home — remember those days?

— I’d play wherever I found a machine: in restaurants, bowling alleys, arcades.

When I was 11, my parents bought the family a Commodore 64. We put it in the basement, which was the perfect refuge during hot summer afternoons. My sister and I would spend hours down there playing Lords of Conquest and M.U.L.E. So I was thrilled when I had the opportunity to help create a video game this spring in conjunction with “Connecting the Drops,” a public art project organized by the Let It Rain stormwater program.

Connecting the Drops educates Vermonters about the problem of stormwater runoff, the dirty water that flows into the lake when it rains. The project commissioned local artists to decorate rain barrels, which catch rain and keep it from becoming runoff. The resulting art installation, on display through August, stretches from the top of Burlington’s Church Street down College Street to the ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, which is hosting a related exhibit.

Kids VT contributed an illustrated story walk to the project, educating readers about stormwater runoff; we wrote about it in the May issue.

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While we were creating the story walk, we realized that the concepts it described would translate well to a video game. So Kids VT and our parent company, Seven Days, hired a local studio — Birnam Wood Games — to design a fun, simple, kid-friendly video game about rain barrels and stormwater management.

A couple of weeks later, Birnam Wood brought us Runoff. It looks like the classic arcade games I remember, but instead of blowing up starships, players have 90 seconds to catch raindrops in a barrel.

Birnam Wood suggested making it into a real arcade game. We got an old Tempest cabinet from Matt Strauss of Williston’s Subatomic Digital; the engineers at Logic Supply, in South Burlington, helped us update it. You can play the arcade version at ECHO, or download the game to your Apple mobile device from the Seven Days app store. You can also play it on the family computer at playrunoff.com.

It’s fun, and after you’re done, you’ll know what a rain barrel does and where to get one. My kids love it.

Unlike old-school arcade games, there’s no charge to play Runoff. But we’ll donate a quarter to the Let It Rain stormwater program for the first 1000 people who play. That money will help Let It Rain provide financial incentives to property owners who install rain barrels. Yep, you can actually help keep the lake clean by playing this video game.

Of course, you could also be out enjoying the water. This issue of Kids VT is packed with stories about outdoor summer fun. In “Fit Families” (page 11), writer Sarah Tuff explains the stand-up paddleboarding craze and how kids can be incorporated; in “Out to Eat” (page 15), Cindy Morgan and her family check out Burger Night at Bread & Butter Farm.

The award-winning Kids VT “Vermont Day-cations” series (page 18) continues with two more writer-tested recommendations: the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum and the ArborTrek Treetop Obstacle Course at Smugglers’ Notch.

After an active day, you might be craving an ice cream cone. Our staff and their kids reviewed some of the state’s newest indie ice cream brands in “Beyond Ben & Jerry’s” on page 22.

However you spend your summer vacation, drop us a line and let us know. We love hearing from you.

CATHY RESMER, EXECUTIVE EDITOR P.S. Join us for a Vermont Lake Monsters game at Centenniel Field on July 18 for Kids VT night at the ballpark! See page 39 for details.

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I just wanted to write and say what a treat it was to take Aly, my daughter, to Crow Bookshop to retrieve her gift certificate [“Book Review Contest,” June 2013]. They formally presented her with the certificate and congratulated her. She was so proud and thrilled to be able to pick out two new books to take home!

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Vroom Vroom Three-year-old Django B. Matchstick of Montpelier shows off his mini race cars. Step-by-step instructions for this cool craft appeared in our June issue.

Visit kidsvt.com for more craft ideas — and send us photos of your completed projects. We’d love to see.

Got a comment? Email us at feedback@kidsvt.com.

Contests & Events Win a family pass to Ausable Chasm in N.Y. Leave a comment on any story, blog post or listing on our website and we’ll enter you in a drawing to win a family pass to Ausable Chasm. Never left a comment on our site before? Go to kidsvt.com and click “register” in the top right-hand corner to create a user profile. The deadline to enter is July 19.

Win a 2014 Vermont state parks pass What’s your favorite Vermont day-cation destination? Share a photo of your family there on Instagram using the hashtag #kidsvtdaycations for a chance to win a 2014 Vermont state parks pass. We’ll choose three winners at the end of the summer.

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Wednesdays on the Marketplace Every Wednesday in July, Kids VT will have a table at a Church Street Marketplace concert series organized by ArtsRiot and the Let It Rain stormwater program. In conjunction with the “Connecting the Drops” project (see Editor’s Note on page 5), the series celebrates

Lake Champlain through live music, deejayed tunes, kids activities and prizes. Come say hello between 6 and 9 p.m.

The band schedule follows: July 3: Barbacoa, DJ Disco Phantom July 10: Alpenglow, Henry Jamison July 17: Leif Vollebekk July 24: The Movelles, Great Western July 31: Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band

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COLORING CONTEST

Families Out & About: A Summer Night at Shelburne Museum

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Shelburne Museum is one of my family’s favorite daytime destinations. But on a recent Wednesday, we rolled into the museum’s parking lot just after 5 p.m. for the first night of its art-themed, family-oriented SMArt series. The featured entertainment was the Left Eye Jump Blues Band, and there was a special barbecue menu for the occasion.

We usually explore the museum by foot, but the kids were weary from an active day, so we caught the shuttle outside the admissions building down to the café. As we neared our destination, we heard the wails of an electric guitar and my 6-year-old daughter, Mira, got a second wind. “Oh, yeah!” she exclaimed, doing a little shimmy in her seat.

When we got there, we grabbed a table and ordered some food — brisket sandwiches with corn and potatoes and Magic Hat beers for the adults; flatbread pizza and limeade for the kids — and sat down to enjoy the tunes and the gorgeous blue skies.

Seven-year-old Sonja Reilly of Essex Junction summed up the spirit of our June Coloring Contest nicely: “Everybody in the world deserves a hug,” she wrote on her submission. Thanks for sending so many koala cuddles our way this month — we received 104 entries in all. Keep ’em coming!

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AMAZING ARTISTRY “The Zentangle Bears” Tanisha Gerg, 8, Fairfax CREATIVE COSTUMES “The Halloween Koalas” Dahlia Rubin, 8, Burlington CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT “The Princess Koala Bear” Isobella M. Boudreault, 7, Barre GREAT GLOBE-TROTTERS “Off to Italy” Alice Bushey, 7, Winooski HOME RUN

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STUPENDOUS STARLIGHT “Colorful Koalas at Night” Ezra Case, 7, Burlington SUPER SHADING “The Colors of the Rainbow” Fiona Case, 4, Burlington TERRIFIC TRANSYLVANIANS “Vampire Koalas in Space” Ambiana Glavin, 7, Worcester

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“One-on-One With My Military Kids”: As part of our ongoing “Home Front: Diaries of a Vermont Military Family” series, blogger Tasha Lehman shares a Q&A with her three sons. Photo above courtesy of Luann Bailey Photography.

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“Home Cookin’: Strawberry Cake”: Wondering what to do with all those u-pick berries?

Kids VT managing editor Carolyn Fox shares her recipe for a simple, seasonal cake.

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“Carried Away”: Bitybean, a childcarrier company based in Charlotte, took home one of five “Best in Show” awards at the New York Baby Show.

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Fresh Perspective Imagine not being able to run barefoot in the grass. That’s an unfortunate reality for many big-city children, who are more familiar with urban blocks than country roads. Enter THE FRESH AIR FUND. Since 1877, this nonprofit has paid for more than 1.7 million children from low-income New York City communities to experience summer in the country.

Roughly 400 children are coming to Vermont in July and August to ride bikes, eat creemees and soak up our rural scenery — and some of them still need volunteer host families. Interested? After submitting to an interview, all that’s required is “room in your home and room in your heart to take in a child for a week,” says Mary Sherman, a local volunteer leader who has hosted Fresh Air kids since 1985.

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Roll Models The Green Mountain Derby Dames can usually be spotted flying around a flat track on roller skates. They’re slowing their pace this summer, though, to host Vermont’s first Junior roller derbY camP for girls in grades 3 through 12. “This is a sport about strong girls,” explains camp director Elaine Sopchak. “It’s an opportunity for girls to really bond and become confident in a very safe and accepting atmosphere.” In the empowering weeklong session, campers of all skill levels master the basics of the sport, including how to maneuver on old-school quad skates. They’ll also learn about endurance and teamwork, and exercise their creativity in derby-themed crafts. Adult derby participants can get pretty beat up while “blocking” their opponents, but Sopchak emphasizes safety first. “No one’s gonna get knocked over,” she promises.

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Power oF Produce club: Every Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Winooski Farmers Market and South Burlington Farmers Market. Visit downtownwinooski.org/farmers-market/pop-club or commonroots.org/programs/market. php, respectively, for details.

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KIDS VT: What should parents keep in a general first-aid kit?

LEWIS FIRST: It should have various sizes of bandages, adhesive tape, sterile gauze, a cold pack, alcohol-based wipes or hand rubs, soap and a pair of latexfree rubber gloves. You’ll also want to have some ibuprofen, acetaminophen, an antihistamine and hydrocortisone for insect bites or itchy skin reactions, and calamine lotion for poison ivy.

An EpiPen is essential for those who might have a severe allergic reaction to particular foods or insects. You’ll also want a thermometer, scissors, tweezers and a flashlight.

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EAch yEAR, DocToRS in emergency rooms around the country see about nine million minor injuries. Most of these afflictions can be treated — or at least kept from getting worse — by having the right first-aid supplies on hand and knowing how to use them.

Dr. Lewis First, head of pediatrics at Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen Health Care, helps parents prep for the minor bumps, bruises and boo-boos that are an inevitable part of childhood.

KVT: Anything else?

LF: It’s helpful to keep a list of emergency numbers inside or near the kit, including the police, fire department and health care providers for all family members. It’s good to keep immunization records, too, along with a mini health history for the family summarizing major medical problems. The kit should also include health insurance details, information regarding any prescription medications used and whom to call in case of an emergency. Finally, parents need to remember to replace whatever they use in the kit and check for expired medications.

KVT: Where can parents get a first-aid kit?

LF: They can be purchased from the Red Cross or from some stores, or you can talk to your health care provider and make the kit yourself.

Store-bought ones may not necessarily be designed for children, and should be adjusted as needed with infant, toddler and child medications.

For school-age children, it’s a good idea to create a child-safe first-aid kit, without medications or sharp objects, that can be accessed by children while an adult is being called for help.

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KVT: Are there any items parents should carry when traveling far from a hospital or doctor’s office?

LF: Yes — adhesive bandages, an ACE bandage, a splint and a cold pack. For camping, if cellphone service won’t be available, it’s worth giving your location and estimated time of return to a relative or close friend. A space blanket is also a good idea, as are sterile water and antibacterial soap. A CPR how-to guide for infants, children and adults is also good to have in a portable and home kit, but hopefully it will never have to be used.

Whether it’s a scrape, cut or bruise, clean the daylights out of it.

KVT: When should an injury be treated in the ER? LF: My rule of thumb: If a cut is more than a half inch in length — or more than a quarter inch in length on the face — it may warrant a visit to determine whether further medical attention is needed, especially if the cut is nonlinear.

Wounds that require stitches are usually longer than a half inch; have an irregular shape or sit over a joint, eyelid or lip; and don’t stop bleeding within eight minutes.

KVT: What’s your advice for bandaging a wound?

LF: Whether it’s a scrape, cut or bruise, clean the daylights out of it. Wash it well with soap, ideally under pressure with a sink nozzle. You can prevent a lot of secondary complications by cleaning these cuts well, which means running them under water for several minutes so they don’t get infected. And parents should either wear gloves or wash their hands well before handling an injury so as not to introduce germs into the cut.

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After you clean a cut, apply steady pressure with sterile gauze — and don’t peek! — for five to eight minutes. If it’s still bleeding after eight minutes, that might be an indicator to have someone in the emergency room take a look at it and determine if stitches are needed.

Also, check your immunization records to make sure your child’s tetanus shot status is up to date.

KVT: What are the signs that a cut may be infected?

LF: If any cut, after it’s been cleaned, turns red, swollen, tender or warm, or oozes pus, then by all means check with a health care provider to see if an antibiotic is necessary.

KVT: What’s your advice for removing splinters?

LF: If you soak the splinter in warm, soapy water for 15 to 30 minutes a couple of times a day for a few days — if it’s not bothering the child — it brings the splinter to the surface and makes it easier to remove.

With kids, a nice thing to do is to numb the area with an ice pack for a couple of minutes. Then have your child look the other way. Run a flame over tweezers and a safety pin, let them cool down and wipe them off with an alcohol wipe. Then use the safety pin to get under the splinter and lift it up so the tweezers can then pull the splinter out.

With wood splinters, one trick is to put a little white glue on a cotton swab or gauze, press the glue on the gauze against the splinter until it dries, and then pull up on the gauze. The splinter should come right out.

KVT: Any tips to help keep parents from panicking?

LF: Kids get their cues from parents.

The calmer parents can be, the calmer their children will be. And the more familiar parents are with what’s in the first-aid kit, the better. K

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paddling skills and really enjoy their time on the water,” says Nick Neverisky, the center’s education director.

Starr starts ’em up at around the same age but bases it more on strength.

“Can they paddle effectively to move the board forward, stop it and turn?” he asks. “Nine years old is a good rule of thumb. But you can safely start them as young as 3 riding with you.”

Those younger riders can sit or kneel at the front of a parent’s board, trailing their fingers in the water and soaking up the scenery as the adult paddles.

When both parties feel comfortable together, the child can practice standing. Once kids are ready to manage their own board, says Starr, parents can paddle alongside them, playing games to teach the rhythm of alternating sides with the oar, and practicing going straight, turning and stopping.

“You can nudge their board with yours to fix their direction or be a buffer between their board and an obstacle,” Starr says.

In late June, Paddlesurf Champlain started teaching these skills at Family Thursdays, SUP sessions held at Burlington’s Oakledge Park. The 90-minute afternoon lessons cater

grader Mo — short for Moses — is a budding detective who finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation that may be tied to her own slightly mysterious past.

The book is full of quirky characters, including Mo’s wise but weird stand-in dad, the Colonel, who lost his memory at the same time he found Mo; Mo’s best friend, Dale Earnhardt LIbrarIan: Johnson III, Debbie Landauer, whose family fairfax has troubles of community its own; Mo’s Library arch enemy, Anna Celeste; book: Three and colorful Times Lucky by Miss Lana, sheila Turnage Mo’s stand-in mom and age range: owner of the 9-12 local café.

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When I purchased an Oxbow standup paddleboard in 2009, I figured I’d just bought myself some freedom from my two tiny offspring.

Stand-up paddleboarding — SUP for short — is similar to flatwater canoeing or kayaking, only you’re not crouched in a boat. The surf-inspired sport was new to Vermont in ’09, but paddleboarders have since become a common sight on Lake Champlain and other Green Mountain waterways.

I SUP’ed solo for a while, reaping the physical benefits of a stronger core and upper body while enjoying this easy, quiet way to get out on the lake. But lately I’ve discovered that my kids, now 6 and 4, seem pretty game to try it for themselves. What’s SUP with that?

“It’s the simplicity,” says Jason Starr of Burlington’s Paddlesurf Champlain.

“Kids know intuitively what to do once they see and touch a paddleboard — standing on the board comes naturally.”

Still, there are some parameters for SUP’ing with kids. For starters, Burlington’s Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center recommends that all paddlers be at least 8 years old.

“At this age, kids have the coordination and mobility necessary to build

to parents and kids, whether they’re paddling together or separately.

At the Community Sailing Center, kids enrolled in the Lake Adventure Camps will learn the same basic skills.

Families can also schedule private lessons.

Both Starr and Neverisky remind parents that everyone should wear a personal flotation device or life vest, and to check conditions for wind, waves and weather.

“At the beginning, don’t go out when winds are more than 10 miles per hour,” advises Starr. He also recommends clipping children’s life vests to their boards with a towline, so they can’t lose their boards if they fall off.

What size board should you use?

“Kids can ride boards as small as seven feet long, but they’re also comfortable on boards [up to] the 11-foot range,” says Starr. “Parents riding with their kids will want a board that is at least 31 inches wide and 11 feet long. The bigger the better.”

It’ll be a couple more years before my kids are on their own boards. But I’m pretty ready to accept that SUP is no longer just “me” time, but “we” time, too. K

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oms obviously play a critical role in all of our lives, but my mother, Nancy Means Wright, has probably been the most influential person in mine.

My mother is a writer; she’s published 18 books of fiction, nonfiction and poetry. When my three siblings and I were growing up in the ’50s and ’60s, both she and my father were teachers at Proctor Academy, a prep school in Andover, N.H. There was a very old-school headmaster there who didn’t think women should teach English, so my mother taught French and served as the drama director.

We lived at the school during the academic year but spent summers and holidays at our ramshackle house in Cornwall, Vt. My mother used to leave books at the ends of our beds — great, age-appropriate stories that were absolutely seminal — from The Hobbit to Johnny Tremain to The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. She’d check to see if we were done, and when we were, we would find another book at the end of the bed.

She directed three plays a year at the school. Whenever a scene called for kids, she would toss us onstage. She did the same with our pets. At Very Merry Theatre, the Vermont theater company I founded, we often gather the kids together and tell them stories. One of my favorite stories to tell is about the time our family cat peed in an actress’ lap in

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the middle of a show, and how she handled it and the show went on. Of course, the kids just love that.

Mom would use our furniture, too. I always knew one of her plays was getting close when I came home from school and the couch was gone.

Growing up this way kindled my passion for storytelling, which is what fuels the work I do now.

My mother is also a really strong feminist. She went down to Washington to march against the Vietnam War and was very engaged in the civil rights movement. I grew up in an environment where it wasn’t OK to accept the status quo. I had to think critically about the world. That mindset is very helpful when it comes to making art.

My mother didn’t have an easy childhood herself. She was 10 years younger than her next youngest sibling. Her father died when she was 10, and her mom started working as a “house mom” at boarding schools and summer camps.

They moved around the East Coast living a bit of a gypsy life until my mom was 19 and went to Vassar. I think that made her self-sufficient and adaptable.

My mom has an unflagging passion for writing. She’s 84 now and has a new book coming out. She still gets up every morning and writes. She taught me that you can choose to lead a creative life and sustain yourself. She’s inspiring.

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WE WEnT TO dinnEr ThE OThEr nighT, and a parade broke out. That was after the dance party, but before the band played its second set. At Bread & Butter Farm’s Burger Night, food is only part of the draw.

Burger Night began two years ago as a way for farmers Corie Pierce and Adam Wilson to showcase their grass-fed beef, fresh-baked bread and farm produce. Their farm isn’t certified organic, but the two believe in raising animals and growing crops as naturally as they can. They offer the fruits of their labor to the community at local stores, their farm stand and Burger Night, which takes place every Friday from May to September.

It was a hot, sunny night when my family of four toted beach chairs from the “parking lot” — a field, really — on Cheesefactory Road to the farm. The place was hopping. Tons of little kids roamed the property freely, and the heady aroma of grilled beef engulfed us.

Despite the crowds, we didn’t have to wait long to order. The kids got à la carte burgers; the adults went for the “Best Deal Dinner Plate Cheeseburger” — a cheeseburger on a homemade roll with two salads.

The only other menu options are pork or beef hot dogs and Vermont Bean Crafters veggie burgers.

Nonalcoholic drinks and desserts are also available.

We set up camp on the gently sloping lawn, in the shade of the picnic shelter. From there, we had a view of the band and the bucolic landscape. The musicians finished their first set as we waited for our burgers, which were ready fast and downed even faster.

“This is really good,” my son kept mumbling around bites of beef and bread.

The burgers are cooked medium and carry a true beefy flavor, with just the right amount of salt.

Though the texture was not entirely satisfying — my

Whether they were eating burgers or not, all of the kids appeared to be having the time of their lives. husband wondered if it had been frozen — it was overall a good burger. Cheese and condiments were a little skimpy; my daughter was crushed when she realized there was no mayo.

Without chips or fries, I probably should have ordered double burgers for my two hungry 11-yearolds. My daughter made do by eating most of my potato-and-spinach salad with lemon-garlic dressing.

I was glad she left me the kale salad. Finely chopped and tossed with peppy, lemony ginger dressing, it was delicious. Even my husband, no great kale lover, enjoyed every last bite of his.

While we ate, folk musician Chris Dorman — Farmer Corie’s husband — came onstage and led the under-6 set in a song that had them falling down and giggling. Then he led them on a parade around a giant bubble-making station, past a face painter and by the craft table, where my daughter was making a tissue-paper flower.

The kids appeared to be having the time of their lives. The same went for the parents — at least, those who weren’t busy chasing their kids. Everyone seemed to be appreciating the best of a Vermont summer evening: good farm-raised food in a beautiful setting, where the kids can climb on wood-chip piles until they’re ready to collapse and fall asleep on the car ride home. K

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We’ve had cats since our son, Jesse, was pretty young. But we waited until he was 8 to get Tasha, our Bernese mountain dog. There is something to be said for waiting to get a dog until a child is old enough to feed and walk it.

I think one of the main benefits of getting a pet is that it helps teach children responsibility. Figure out what the responsibilities of each child will be before you bring the dog home, rather than after.

It’s a lot easier to get your children to agree to chores when the new animal has yet to arrive.

The other piece of advice I would give to parents is to find a dog that fits the family dynamic, rather than bring home a dog just because the kids want it. Tasha brings a fun, goofy, playful energy into our daily lives and is a great buddy for our son.

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We have three pets, all of which are older. Roxy, our cat, is 17. Our dogs, Scout and Izzy, are 13 and 12, respectively. We had all of them for a long time before our children were even born.

Both Quinn and Abby help us feed our animals. Quinn just turned 4, and I feel like he is beginning to understand that a pet is a responsibility. Having a pet can be a 20-year commitment, and you have to do right by them.

You can’t just leave them outside and not feed them.

Our pets bring so much happiness into our lives. They are fun and loving and make us smile. Not to mention, the dogs are great protection for us, living as far out as we do.

I’m at a point with all of our animals now where I’m going to have to make some tough decisions over the next few years. It’s not going to be fun. But we’ll get through it.

We’ll probably bring another puppy into our lives again at some point.

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I think deciding when to get a pet is really dependent on the family dynamic and the children. If you’re aware of what you’re getting yourselves into, I think any age is a good age to get a pet.

We currently have two pugs, Stella and Ellie. Our first joined the family when my daughter, Audrey, was 6. We didn’t actually have a plan to get a dog — it just sort of happened. Some friends of friends had adopted Stella, but it didn’t work out, so we brought her into our home. She fit into the family fantastically. We enjoyed her so much that when Audrey turned 12, we brought another rescue pug into our lives.

I can’t begin to tell you what an incredibly positive influence our pugs have had on our lives. They’re always fun and happy, although they may not always look it with their scrunched-up faces. They’re both great dogs.

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Daughter Sonya, 6 I’m very allergic to birds and any animals with fur or hair, so having a pet in our household is not possible.

A lot of people ask, “Well, what about a lizard or a turtle?”

To be honest, when I think about a pet, I feel that it should be an animal with which you can have a friendly, interactive relationship. I don’t think you can really do that with a turtle.

We still make sure that animals are an important part of our daughter’s life. We experience them in their natural habitats and at neighboring farms rather than in our home.

We see foxes, birds, frogs and snakes when we’re hiking.

We feed carrots to the nearby horse and compost scraps to the chickens at our neighbor’s house, and often visit the llama farm up the hill.

When Sonya was younger, she always used to ask to have a pet. She would tell us that she felt sad that her friends had pets, but she couldn’t. It was hard for her to understand. Now that she’s a little older, it’s not really an issue.

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If your family is looking for more variety, try planting carrots, pumpkins, peas, lettuce, radishes or potatoes, all of which are easy to grow. For a flower garden, try planting sunflowers, pansies, lavender and nasturtium.

Stowe resident Michelle Rauch and her 3-year-old daughter, Isabella, attended a recent Kids Club workshop about pollination and butterflies. Rauch, a longtime gardener, doubled the size of her plot this year and was looking for opportunities to include her daughter in the growing process. She ended up giving Isabella her own 4-by-4-foot raised bed, where the youngster planted strawberries, carrots, cucumbers, lettuce and flowers.

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It was a damp June mornIng, but Noah Ross barely noticed the misting rain and below-average temperatures.

Wearing a baseball cap embroidered with the words “Live Simply,” the 4-yearold was busy digging in the soil with a small yellow shovel, planting marigolds, lavender and zinnias.

Thanks to his father’s passion for gardening, Noah has developed a keen interest in tending the soil.

“Noah loves to weed our garden, he loves to water plants and he loves digging,” says his dad, Rick Ross, who grows tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers and eggplant in the Williston family’s garden. “Noah’s very interested in where things come from and how they grow.

Gardening really reinforces his love of nature.”

To help cultivate Noah’s green thumb, his parents brought him and his 2-year-old sister, Harper, to Kids Club, a free gardening workshop at Gardener’s Supply Company in Williston. The classes, held one Saturday a month, are organized around themes ranging from fairy gardens to planting sprouts.

They’re aimed at children ages 3 to 10.

Three is the age when children typically start showing an interest in gardening, says Sandy Cunningham, who runs Kids Club. She encourages parents to get their kids involved in the garden as soon as possible, whether it’s planting seeds, watering flowers or raking soil.

The idea is to introduce them to the basics of how seeds sprout and plants grow, and the ways in which weather affects the process.

There are other lessons, too. “They learn about science, cooperation and the importance of eating healthy, local food,” Cunningham explains.

Gardening is also a great way to spend quality family time. Parents can help foster patience and confidence in their children, teach them environmental responsibility and encourage physical activity through digging in the dirt, Cunningham says.

“Gardening is such a hands-on activity,” she observes. “It’s something children can get very excited about.”

Not sure where to start? She suggests choosing a theme for your garden — pizza, for example. Many ingredients for

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chool’s out, and “Daycations” are in. Every summer, Kids VT seeks out family-friendly destinations where you and your kids can experience the natural beauty and unique culture of the Green Mountain State. They’re all places you can visit for a day, though some merit a longer stay.

Each of our three summer issues features two recommended stops, complete with tips on nearby dining, lodging and attractions. In this midsummer issue, our writers and their families explore ships and shore.

Looking for more day trip ideas? Read the rest of our award-winning Day-cations series at kidsvt.com.

Ship Ahoy: Lake Champlain Maritime Museum

BY AL I SON N OVAK

My family’s trip to Lake Champlain Maritime Museum was almost a shipwreck.

First, Vergennes Laundry — a café with strong, delicious coffee at which we had planned to stop en route — was unexpectedly closed. It was a crushing blow that only the sleep-deprived parents of young children could fully understand.

Second, about half an hour into our 40-minute drive from Shelburne, it began to rain. Not a great turn of events when your destination is an open-air museum.

As the rain grew heavier and the kids tried to convince us to go bowling instead, my husband, Jeff, and I debated turning back.

But we soldiered on and, thankfully, the sun broke through right after we paid our museum admission and left the visitor’s center.

We abandoned our raincoats and set out to explore.

The Maritime Museum aims to preserve and share the history of Lake Champlain, a mission it

carries out in 17 separate buildings on the museum grounds. Impressive, but way too many stops to visit with Theo, 3, and Mira, 6. A helpful woman in the visitor’s center gave us a map and suggested we stick to the first seven sites, as they were the most kidfriendly. Finding the big numbers that marked each building became a scavenger hunt for the kids.

In the Schoolhouse Gallery and Hazelett Watercraft Center, they enjoyed guessing what materials the various canoes, rowing skiffs and kayaks were made from, though they moved through the exhibits too quickly to spend much time reading the detailed placards. They particularly liked the Storm King, a huge ice yacht from 1902; Theo even pretended he had fallen overboard. “I’m sinking,” he called from the ground. “Help! Help!”

We found more opportunities for makebelieve in two separate outdoor areas.

In a patch of pine trees, we discovered a veritable treasure trove for young kids: painted underwater scenes with holes cut out to stick your head through, and maneuverable cranes and pulleys, which replicated hoisting sails and lifting cargo onto ships. Sitting in an old canoe, Theo and Mira threw ropes overboard while imagining they were on an underwater diving excursion.

They really got their sea legs at the Merritime Playground, which has a two-story play space

Sitting in an old canoe, Theo and Mira threw ropes overboard while imagining they were on an underwater diving excursion.

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Know before you go: lake champlain Maritime Museum is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., from May 25 through october 13. admission is $10 for adults, $6 for students ages 5 to 17 and free for children under 5. Visit lcmm.org for an updated calendar of events.

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resembling a ship. It’s well worn, but that didn’t stop Mira and Theo from playing an in-depth game of “house” while Jeff and I relaxed on a bench.

In the Nautical Archaeology Center, Mira tried on a 1935 dive helmet. A nearby sign cautioned that wearing it may make some people feel claustrophobic, and Mira concurred. “It’s pretty hard to breathe in here,” she said from inside the heavy metal contraption.

After a short but scenic walk down a wooded path to the lake, we hopped aboard the Philadelphia II, a working replica of a 1776 gunboat that sank in Lake Champlain during the Revolutionary War. Jeff listened intently as the knowledgeable staffer on board talked about the history and features of the boat, but Mira and Theo were more enthralled by the elaborate spider webs on the dock.

By this point, we’d reached the two-hour mark and were ready for a lunch break. We headed to the Red Mill Restaurant, just across the street, for a tasty meal and — to my kids’ delight — yet another playground. Then we set sail for home.

We brought water bottles, fruit and Goldfish crackers to sustain our snack-happy kids at the museum, but you can also find an assortment of kid-friendly treats and cold drinks in the visitor’s center.

Museum-goers get a 10 percent discount at the Red Mill Restaurant at the Basin Harbor club, which opens daily at 11:30 a.m. and is located right across the street. the restaurant has an excellent children’s menu and pretty good adult food. there is a large play structure right outside; my husband and i asked for seats by the window so we could sip our iced teas and watch the kids play.

Also nearby: Button Bay state park (118 Button Bay state park Rd., Ferrisburgh) has a pool, playground, hiking trails and boat rentals. it’s open from Memorial day weekend to columbus day weekend. For information, visit vtstateparks. com/htm/buttonbay.htm or call 475-2377.

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Both of my boys love to climb trees. They always take several dozen turns when they find mini zip lines at public playgrounds. So when my family heard about the new ArborTrek Treetop Obstacle Course opening at Smugglers’ Notch Resort, we knew we had to go.

Unlike Smuggs’ Zip Line Canopy Tours, which are only open to kids 8 and up, the adventure park can accommodate visitors as young as 4 — perfect for us, since my younger son, Wylie, is 7. My husband, Gabe, and I headed to Smuggs with Wylie and his older brother, Kieran, 11, on a gorgeous summer day: sunny and 75 degrees, with a light breeze.

The obstacle course is suspended in the pines, elms and maples in the property’s forest. All thrill seekers who attempt it are attached to overhead ropes the entire time — to prevent a fall — so we started our family ropes adventure by weighing in. Staffers need an accurate weight for safety reasons; they don’t take anybody at their word.

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After signing waivers, we suited up in full-body harnesses and helmets and headed to the training area. There we learned how to clip and unclip our harnesses to the ropes at the exchange zones — wooden platforms between obstacles where two ropes meet.

ArborTrek uses a “smart-belay” system involving two-sided carabiners. In order to release from one rope, you’ve got to hook into another using a special key; there’s one stationed at each exchange zone.

It’s practically impossible to accidentally unclip yourself from the system while you’re on the course.

After 15 minutes of safety training, we took to the treetops.

The course has three distinct levels of difficulty: green, blue and black, ranging from easy to very challenging. Green is the closest to the ground and features eight obstacles, including a rope swing and a sweet zip line ride that goes from 15 feet in the air to the forest floor.

We started at the green level.

Kieran confidently volunteered to lead the pack; Dad followed right behind. Even the experienced

staffers were impressed as our older son breezed through a log crossing and walked across a series of wobbly wooden pegs hung by two ropes. The features responded differently to the weight of an adult, though — the wooden pegs swung wildly when Gabe went through. He looked far less graceful as he struggled to keep his footing.

Wylie was unsure of himself at first.

“I don’t think I can do this one, Mom,” he said. “This is really hard for me.” With my encouragement, he completed each section by taking his time and holding onto his harness lanyard for stability. By the time he got to the rope swing, he’d gotten the hang of it. “I’m Indiana Jones!” he yelled, before gripping a hanging rope and leaping from the platform.

Each of us soared to solid ground on the final zip line. Kieran and Gabe immediately started onto the more difficult blue and black courses while Wylie and I set out to conquer the green one again.

Minutes later, I heard Kieran yell, “Hey Mom, look up here!” He stood 40 feet in the air on a skinny rope net stretched between two trees about 25 feet apart. I would have been horrified if it weren’t for my absolute confidence in

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the safety equipment — and that great big grin on his face as he walked along the net, arms out wide.

Inspired by his big brother, Wylie wanted to try the higher blue course, too. It went well until we got to a slackline strung 35 feet high with nothing underneath. Our progress slowed; staffers were quick to spot us and offer help.

There aren’t many points of exit on the higher courses — you either finish or get hooked into a rappel line and lowered to the ground. Wylie wasn’t thrilled with either option, but he ultimately relented and decided to bail.

The staff lowered him to the ground on a rope and into Dad’s arms.

By the time I made it back to the ground — via a stomach-dropping leap from a 25-foot-high platform — Wylie had regained his confidence and was heading back to the green course for another round.

We’d barely left Smuggs when the kids started to plan our next visit — to try the Zip Line Canopy Tours. Having our feet firmly on the ground made us all braver. K

Advance registration is recommended for the Treetop Obstacle Course. For two and a half hours of self-guided access, admission is $55 for adults and kids ages 8 and up, and $24.95 for ages 4 to 7 with a paying adult. You can try other activities, such as a tree-climbing adventure, for an additional charge.

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Where to eat: We were all famished after a few hours in the trees, so we drove straight to Piecasso Pizzeria & Lounge (1899 Mountain Rd., Stowe) for pizza. We also hit I.C. Scoops (112 Main St., Stowe) for ice cream. The flavors range from maple bacon to coconut cream.

If you’re headed down the Jeffersonville side of the mountain, nothing beats Joe’s Snack Bar (Route 15, Jericho). It’s a seasonal burger, fries and creemee joint with a local following.

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Also nearby: Smugglers’ Notch (not the resort but the actual Notch) offers great hiking and bouldering in a beautiful setting. Ride the tram to the top of Mount Mansfield at Stowe Mountain Resort for breathtaking views from Vermont’s highest peak.

If you want to cool off after your treetop adventure, Smugglers’ Notch Resort has a water park with slides, pools and a water trampoline.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington Ò Sid the Science Kid: The MovieÓ Monday, July 1, 2:15 p.m. Ò The Cat in the Hat: Safari, So Good!Ó Monday, July 15, 2:15 p.m.

Catamount Arts, St. Johnsbury Ò The Cat in the Hat: Safari, So Good!Ó Wednesday, July 10, 10:30 a.m. Ò Curious George Swings into SpringÓ Wednesday, July 17, 10:30 a.m. Ò Wild Kratts: Lost at SeaÓ Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

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Kids and grownups critique Vermont’s newest indie ice creams

3411 Route 16, East Hardwick, 472-6700. kingdomcreameryofvermont.com

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THE TASTERS Seven Days/Kids VT designer BROOKE BOUSQUET and son NOAH, 4.

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THE SCOOP: Though it’s made up in the Northeast Kingdom, this ice cream is probably the best distributed of our contenders; Kingdom Creamery pints are sold in a few area Hannafords, general stores, co-ops and even the East Dorset Jiffy Mart. The Michaud family owns the business and the source: milk from the cows on their ClairA-Den Farm in Hardwick.

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MAJESTIC MAPLE: Steve called it “smoky and suspicious,” while Alice thought it was “very subtle.”

Manya protested, “I don’t like this kind!” But Elsa disagreed: “I like it really good ’cause of its ginger taste,” she observed, revealing her penchant for detecting secondary flavors — a future wine taster perhaps? Graham, a devotee of all things maple, chose this flavor as his favorite of the day. “I like sap,” he explained.

VERDICT: Kingdom Creamery didn’t wow the adults of our group, but its straightforward flavors appealed to the majority of our little ones.

ALICE LEVITT. ELSA OLAFSDOTTIR, 5, daughter of Seven Days advertising executive ROBYN BIRGISSON. Seven Days/Kids VT staff writer KEN PICARD and daughter MANYA, 3. (Ken also brought along his son, 1-year-old EZRA, who provided primal, nonverbal reactions.)

GRAHAM and IVY RESMER, 7 and 4, children of Kids VT copublisher/ editor and Seven Days associate publisher CATHY RESMER.

Birchgrove Baking 279 Elm Street, Montpelier, 2230200. birchgrovebaking.com

ESTABLISHED: 2011 PRICE: $6 per pint NUMBER OF FLAVORS: four or five at any given time WHAT WE TASTED: Vanilla; Cookies and Cream

VERDICT: With its vein of pulverized cookie crumbs and balanced, creamy vanilla, the Cookies and Cream was a darling of all ages. An all-around solid showing.

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VANILLA: Carolyn observed that it “tastes very homemade,” with a “somewhat funky” vanilla flavor.

Alice found the sweetness and texture of the vanilla “just right.” Ivy thought the vanilla was “awesome,”

COOKIES AND CREAM: “Homemade cookies and a smooth base,” said Alice, who doesn’t normally warm to this flavor.

Though a lifetime of consuming chunky Ben & Jerry’s flavors had led Steve “to expect the occasional half an Oreo in there somewhere,” he was nevertheless sweet on this flavor. “The cookie ‘crumbs’ in this ice cream are delicious,” he said.

Ivy seemed pleased by the “vanillachocolaty taste,” while Elsa simply said “good.” Nobody complained about this one.

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THE SCOOP: Jennifer Toce and John Belding run this cozy capitalcity café, where most summer days they augment their brioche and cookie business by churning out pints of ice cream. It comes in flavors that range from vanilla to Vietnamese coffee. Their ice-cream sandwich is a local favorite; think passion-fruit ice cream wedged between coconut cookies.

while Noah swooned, “the best kind. Nom nom nom.” Sailor was nonverbal in her assessment, smearing chocolate from another flavor on her tasting sheet.

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othing sweetens a hot summer day like an ice cream cone, and, in Vermont, there are lots of appealing options. With dairy farms from border to border, an upswing in organic creameries and an obsession with creemees — not to mention two patron saints named Ben and Jerry — the sweet treat is in abundance.

In fact, each year brings a new crop of small-batch, independent ice cream makers churning out flavors from the mundane to the bizarre. With the debut of at least six new brands in the last two years, we thought it was time to undertake an ice cream taste test. Hey, someone had to do it.

We brought in some pint-size tasters to help. Six ice cream critics under the age of 8 trekked dutifully into the office with a parent who works at Seven Days or Kids VT. We purchased pints of six newish Vermont ice cream brands: Kingdom Creamery of Vermont, Birchgrove Baking, Scout’s Honor, the Chubby Muffin, lu.lu! and Craig’s Premium Ice Cream.

We instructed our panel to judge the taste and texture of each brand’s vanilla flavor (when possible) and one other signature flavor, and then jot down their notes or tell their parent what they thought.

Picture 12 pints of ice cream, seven kids, 45 minutes, one cozy room and the decibel level rising with each spoonful. The kids freely offered their candid assessments — ranging from “nom nom nom” to “it’s cold” — with only one meltdown along the way.

The little ones definitely had their favorites, though tiny Sailor Hadeka summed up the general ethos while sampling her second vanilla. “I like ice cream!” she declared.

ESTABLISHED: 2012 PRICE: $3.79 per pint (prices may vary) NUMBER OF FLAVORS: five ice cream; six frozen yogurt WHAT WE TASTED: Valiant Vanilla; Majestic Maple

VALIANT VANILLA: The grown-up tasters were bold in their criticism.

Alice found this vanilla thin, lacking in flavor and “not worth my calories.” Steve called it “icy” and noted that there were “zero specks of vanilla or anything else.” As for the kids, Noah found the vanilla “tasty,” while siblings Graham and Ivy both called it “great and creamy.” It was Ivy’s second favorite overall.

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Scout’s Honor 40 Bridge Street, Waitsfield, 595-1155. sweetspotvt.com

EsTablishEd: 2012 PricE: $7.50 per pint; $3.40 for a small cone NumbEr of flaVors: changes daily; six to eight flavors are usually available in the scoop shop WhaT WE TasTEd: Vanilla; Chocolate ThE scooP: Sarina Gulisano and Johnny Vitko turn out small batches of this ice cream at their Sweet Spot café in Waitsfield, using Monument Farms milk and a French-style custard base made from their own eggs. Fruit and herbs from their farm are ingredients in some of the flavors, which can lean toward the eclectic — Tea and Biscuits and Sweet Pea Mint were recently on offer. You can also find their creations at Red Hen Bakery & Café in Middlesex.

VaNilla: The vanilla was a hit with parents, instantly becoming Brooke’s favorite version of this flavor. “There’s something about it,” she gushed. Steve called it “intense. They knocked it out of the park!” Elsa thought the vanilla tasted “a little bit like banana,” while Graham found it “absolutely great.” Its “creaminess” made it one of his sister Ivy’s favorites, too. chocolaTE: Alice called this one “the essence of chocolaty. A higher cacao ratio than any other chocolate I’ve had, with a pillowy, smooth texture.” Noah said, simply, “yum-yum,” while Manya cut through the noise: “It’s cold,” she said. Ivy really loved this chocolate, observing that it was “super chocolaty, not too sweet.”

VErdicT: There’s artistry behind these two seemingly simple flavors.

The “intense” vanilla was a group favorite, while the deep, dark chocolate won a few hearts but also overwhelmed a palate or two.

The Chubby Muffin 88 Oak Street, Burlington, 540-0050. thechubbymuffin.com

EsTablishEd: 2011 PricE: $5 per pint; $2.25 for a small cone NumbEr of flaVors: nine or 10, depending on the day WhaT WE TasTEd: Vanilla; Strawberry-Basil ThE scooP: This easygoing North End café began turning out the cold stuff two years ago, and doles it out by the scoop or the pint. Next on their roster, according to co-owner Benjy Adler, is a “killer mint,” made with, well, fresh mint.

VaNilla: Carolyn detected a slightly sour flavor and wondered aloud if it was buttermilk. But, she stressed, “I like it!”

Alice called its texture “slightly gummy.”

Elsa found the texture of the vanilla ice cream “fluffy,” while it made Graham “think of muffins,” possibly because he

sTraWbErry-basil: Alice praised the “beautiful flavor,” which she thought “conjured pizza.” Carolyn agreed: “I don’t know if I’m eating pizza or ice cream, but I like it,” she said, though she found its brownish hue off putting. Steve called the flavor “a little too weird,” with an “odd savory-floral thing.” Sailor summed it up thus: “More strawberries, less basil.” “It’s good, a little,” said Noah with a shrug. Both kids and adults observed that this ice cream melted faster than the others.

VErdicT: This ice cream’s soft texture appealed to younger tongues but put off a few older palates. Though the vanilla was pleasing enough, it didn’t elicit as much passion as the Strawberry-Basil — everyone had something to say, good or bad, about that one.

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EsTablishEd: 2012 PricE: $10 per pint NumbEr of flaVors: There are 66 flavors in lu.lu!’s roster, but only a few are offered at one time.

WhaT WE TasTEd: Vanilla Bean; Magic Mint ThE scooP: It isn’t hard to spot lu.lu! on Bristol’s main drag: A huge metal ice cream cone hangs outside the front door. Inside, owner Martha Mack uses milk from Monument Farms, local eggs from her family’s Inn at Baldwin Creek and herbs and fruit from a number of local producers.

VaNilla bEaN: Alice thought the vanilla had a “vanilla liqueur” taste that was almost “too intense.” But Steve demurred: “There’s not a darn thing wrong with this one.” Graham had high praise for the vanilla, calling it “perfect.” Elsa loved the “little dots of chocolate” in the vanilla bean (which her mother pointed out were actually vanilla flakes). This one was Manya’s overall favorite.

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ThE scooP: Fans of Craig AbelPalmer’s ice cream can text their orders and have their pints delivered — or pick them up from the window at his Shelburne home on Saturday afternoons. Neither vanilla nor chocolate are in Abel-Palmer’s oeuvre. Think Cranberry Cosmo, Thyme Grapefruit and Ginger Snap. sEa salT caramEl: Ken swooned over the “salty” sea-salt caramel. “Love it!” gushed Brooke. Alice wanted more flavor, calling it “overly viscous.” Ivy said, “Awesome!” Elsa simply smiled.

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VErdicT: This bean-specked vanilla was a kids’ favorite but was a bit too pimped out for the grown-ups. Magic Mint, on the other hand, had it goin’ on.

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magic miNT: Carolyn remarked that this was like “eating Girl Scout Thin Mints in ice cream form.” Alice thought it possessed “one of the best flavor profiles overall.” Graham anointed the chocolaty Magic Mint “just perfect” after his first bite. For Manya, it was overkill. “Can’t eat more ice cream,” she announced.

miNT chocolaTE chiP: This was Carolyn’s hands-down favorite: “Like eating mint straight from the garden.”

Alice called its just-plucked flavor “Supermint!” though she didn’t care for the chocolate chips. Steve found it to have “the most natural flavor of all of them.” Elsa, oddly, found the Mint Chocolate Chip “too basil-y.” Manya disagreed, saying it tasted “like mint.”

Both Graham and Ivy gave it a thumbs up. “Creamy,” they declared in unison.

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Play and protect Lake Champlain!

LOOKING FOR SOME RAINY DAY SUMMER FUN? Try playing Runoff, a new educational video game created by Seven Days, Kids VT, Birnam Wood Games and ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center.

Runoff is a classic arcade game with a twist. The action is simple — rain falls in the city. You catch it in your rain barrel to keep the rain from becoming stormwater runoff. When the barrel fills up, you empty it into your rain garden, which filters the water before it soaks into an aquifer or reaches the lake.

Back in the day, arcade games cost a quarter to play. Runoff is free, but for each of the first 1000 games played, Seven Days and Kids VT will donate a quarter to the Let It Rain stormwater program. Let It Rain provides financial incentives for property owners in Vermont’s Lake Champlain Basin to install rain barrels and implement other stormwater-reduction strategies.

By playing Runoff, you’ll help Let It Rain add rain barrels to the Lake Champlain Basin.

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LET’S WORK TOGETHER TO KEEP THE WATER CLEAN! Play Runoff as many times as you can and tell your friends to play, too. Download the Runoff app to your Apple device; play it in a mobile or web browser at playrunoff.com; or play the arcade version at ECHO through Labor Day.

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Some people keep chickens; others are sweet on honeybees. Massachusettsbased naturalist Sam Jaffe? He collects and raises caterpillars. Kids can get a close-up look at Jaffe’s incredible crawling collection — between 30 and 40 different species — at North Branch Nature Center’s LIVE CATERPILLAR DAY. Coincidentally, many of these furry, spiny, spotted, camouflaged and colorful specimens live in the wild on the nature center’s grounds.

LIVE CATERPILLAR DAY: Saturday, July 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. $3-5. Info, 229-6206. northbranchnaturecenter.org

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Ball-Change Agents Plenty of hoofers are following in the footsteps of Gene Kelley, Gregory Hines and Savion Glover.

Behold the TAP KIDS SHOWCASE SPEC-TAP-ULAR, the grand finale of New York Stage Originals’ Tap Kids Summer Intensive. The two-week program brings a group of some of the country’s best 9- to 22-year-old tap dancers to the Queen City to learn some new moves. This is their final exam.

TAP KIDS SHOWCASE SPEC-TAP-ULAR: Saturday, July 20, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m., at Black Box Theater, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, in Burlington. All ages. $25. Info, 914374-0066. tapkids.ticketleap.com/ tapkidsshowcase2013

2 TUESDAY

Arts & Crafts Art on the Go: Museum exhibits inspire crafts, games and activities at the Round Barn and Circus Buildings.

Shelburne Museum, 11 a.m. & 2 p.m. Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5. Info, 985-3346.

Craftacular Tuesdays: Kids get caught up in low-tech projects. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

Creative Tuesdays: Artists engage their imaginations with recycled crafts. All ages, but kids under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Painted Rock Tic-Tac-Toe: Kids create a stone-andstick version of this classic game with local artist Nicole Vance. All ages. Fairfax Community Library, 10-11 a.m. $5; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

Stick-Figure Workshop: Artist Giuseppe “Joe” Di Dio leads a craft session. Grades 4-6. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-noon. Info, 878-6956.

Webby’s Art Studio: The museum’s resident dragons, mermaids and mythical folk art inspires kids to craft sock puppets of mystical creatures. All ages. Shelburne Museum, July 7, noon-4 p.m. Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5. Info, 985-3346.

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Burlington Prenatal Yoga: Mothers-to-be build strength, stamina, comfort and a stronger connection to their baby in this all-levels class. Free class coupons are available through midwives and OB/GYNs. Evolution Yoga, Burlington, 4 p.m. $14. Info, 864-9642.

Postnatal Yoga: Moms bring their pre-crawling kids to an all-levels flowing yoga class addressing sore shoulders and back pain through gentle core work. Evolution Yoga, Burlington, 10:30 a.m. $14. Info, 864-9642.

Community Vermont Lake Monsters Game: The Green Mountain State’s minor-league baseball team steps up to the plate at a home game. Centennial Field, Burlington, 7:05 p.m. $5-10. Info, 655-4200.

Food Chocolate-Dipping Demonstration: Fans of cocoacovered confectioneries experience the tempering and

dipping process. All ages. Laughing Moon Chocolates, Stowe, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 253-9591.

Fresh From the Garden: Good Food for Kids: Healthy eaters help prepare nutritious dishes from just-picked vegetables. Grades 1 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Lunch at the Library: Kids get a square meal at this Hunger Free Vermont open lunch site. Ages 18 and under. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, noon. Free; call ahead with groups of four or more. Info, 476-7550.

Games Chess Club: Checkmate! Kids of all ability levels scheme winning strategies. All ages. Fairfax Community Library, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

Health & Fitness Dancing With My Baby: Rock, reggae, pop, hip-hop and more inspire movement in parents and young dancers.

Ages 6 weeks and up. Blue Heron Aikido Studio, Middlebury, 10-11 a.m. $12 drop-in. Info, 388-3381.

Martial Arts Class: Playful but focused activities build agility, strength, balance and peaceful cooperation. Ages 7-12. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 4-5 p.m. $14 drop-in. Info, 870-0361.

Story Time Yoga: Favorite children’s books come alive through yoga poses, songs and games. Parents are welcome to stay and play. Ages 2-5. Motion Studio, Burlington, 9:45-10:30 a.m. $12 drop-in. Info, becky@ mountainkidsyogavt.com Tiny Tumblers Open Gym: Young gymnasts bounce, bend and balance. Ages 9 months-6 years, accompanied by an adult. Green Mountain Gymnastics, Williston, 9:30-11 a.m. $10 per child; $15 per family; preregister.

Info, 652-2454.

Walk/Run Trail Series: All ages and abilities break a sweat in a 5K open race, 3K walk/run or 1K kids run.

Hard’ack, St. Albans, 6 p.m. $3-5; kids 1K is free. Info, 524-1500, ext. 266.

Library & Books ‘Dig Into Reading’ Craft & Event Series: As part of the summer reading program, participants tune in for hands-on projects. Ages 4-12. Aldrich Public Library, Barre, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 476-7550.

Diggers & Equipment: Kids get their hands dirty exploring big work vehicles in the parking lot. All ages. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Garden Story Time: Little ones listen to seasonal tales and tunes under the sun. Ages 5 and under. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.

Garden Visit: Young patrons walk to the library’s plot at Summit Street School to tend to the plants, pull weeds, harvest veggies and hear stories. Grades 1 and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Meet the Vermont Lake Monsters: Baseball players hit a home run with read-aloud stories and autographs.

Ages 3-10. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

Quechee Summer Tuesdays: Readers tune in for themed songs, experiments and outdoor adventures.

Ages 6-11. Quechee Public Library, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 295-1232.

Reading Rocks!: Kids unearth good books through weekly themes and activities. Grades K-5. Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 626-5475.

Summer Reading Program: Crafts, stories and art projects appeal to dedicated bookworms. Milton Public Library, 10 a.m. Free; preregistration required for certain workshops. Info, 893-4644.

Movies Ben & Jerry’s Summer Outdoor Movie Festival: Cinema lovers screen The Hobbit in the open air. Ben & Jerry’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. Info, 862-9620.

Youth Media Lab: Aspiring Spielbergs make movies and explore technology in this drop-in collaboration with Middlebury Community Television. Grades 4 and up.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.

Music Children’s Sing-Along With Lesley Grant: Parents sip coffee while wee ones break into song with a local musician and educator. Preschool-age kids and younger.

The Bees Knees, Morrisville, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 888-7889.

Vermont Symphony Orchestra Summer Festival Tour: Listeners pack a picnic and listen to Broadway hits, orchestral favorites and Great American Songbook classics. The night ends with a bang — of fireworks.

Hunter Fairgrounds, Manchester, gates, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $18-37; kids under 18 are free in advance.

Info, 864-5741, ext. 10.

Nature & Science Dig Into the Mysteries of Soil: Inquisitive kiddos explore what lives in the dirt — and why it’s important.

Ages 2-10. South Hero Community Library, 10 a.m. Free.

Info, 372-6209.

Leafcutter Ants: Nature fans investigate the secret lives of “insect fungus farmers.” All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 3 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2.

Info, 649-2200.

Sound Science: Good listeners explore how audio travels through different materials. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 11 a.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2.

Info, 649-2200.

Time Travel Tuesdays: Families blast into the past, experiencing the late 19th century through farmhouse chores and pastimes. All ages. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular museum admission, $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

Theater Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour: High-flying feats abound as Smirkus Troupers ages 10 to 18 dazzle crowds under a 750-seat, European-style tent. All ages. Leonard Field, St. Johnsbury, 1 & 6 p.m. $15-19; free for kids under 2.

Info, 533-7443.

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Arts & Crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

Webby’s Art Studio: See July 2.

Baby & Maternity Breast-Feeding Mom Support: New mothers get to know each other during this informative and informal session. Children welcome. Grace Church, Rutland, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 747-8665.

Community Buried Treasure & Pirate Fun: Toddlers and preschoolers channel their inner buccaneers. Highgate Municipal Park, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

Vermont Lake Monsters Game: See July 2, 1:05 p.m.

Education social Thinking: Kids with nonverbal learning disabilities, Asperger’s syndrome and high-functioning autism develop their social skills. Ages 6-17.

Preregister. Maple Leaf Clinic, Wallingford, call or times. Info, 446-3577.

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caledonia Farmers market: Freshly baked goods, veggies, beef and maple syrup figure prominently in displays of “shop local” options. All ages. Route 2, Danville, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 592-3088. chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2. cookie decorating: Budding bakers doll up treats with sprinkles, frosting, sugar and nuts. Barrio Bakery, Burlington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 863-8278.

Lunch at the Library: See July 2. middlebury Farmers market: Crafts, cheeses, breads, veggies and more vie for spots in shoppers’ totes. All ages. Marble Works District, Middlebury, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Info, 537-4754.

Woodstock Farmers market: Fresh vegetables, farm eggs, local meats and cheeses, cut flowers, and seasonal fruits and berries represent the best of the growing season. Woodstock Village Green, 3-6 p.m. Free. Info, 457-3555.

Games chess for Kids: Strategists put on their thinking caps for brain-teasing games run by the Teen Advisory Board. Grades 3-8. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Lego Afternoons: Youngsters create freely from big buckets of building blocks. Parents encouraged to send a snack; popcorn provided. Ages 6 and up. Lincoln Library, 3:30-5 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.

Lego club: Amateur architects piece together creative scale models of cityscapes. Lawrence Memorial Library, Bristol, 3:15-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 453-2366.

marketplace concert series: In conjunction with a rain-barrel exhibit, folks celebrate Lake Champlain at an evening of live tunes, giveaways and stormwater education activities. All ages. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 656-2514.

Lunchtime concert: Singer-songwriters, a cappella choirs, circus acrobats and jugglers entertain the lunch crowd at open-air performances held twice a week. Burlington City Hall Park, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7166.

Preschool music With mr. chris: A fun, tune-filled gathering strikes the right note. Ages 3-5. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

Vermont symphony orchestra summer Festival Tour: See July 2. Grafton Ponds Nordic Center, gates, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $12-36; kids under 18 are free in advance. Info, 864-5741, ext. 10.

Nature & science Farm Programs for Preschoolers: Stories, hands-on activities and snacks teach little ones about life on the farm. Ages 3 and up. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $3-5 includes museum admission; preregister. Info, 457-2355.

Honeybees: Families catch the buzz about the seethrough hive on the museum’s second floor. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 11 a.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2.

Info, 649-2200.

Kid-friendly GAMES and PRIZES for the whole family!

Pocket Kites: Kids make their own simple craft to take to the skies. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 3 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

Wacky Wednesday: dinosaur spelling contest: Prehistoric predators inspire kids to master the art of orthography. Ages 8 and up. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington, 12:30 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10.50-13.50; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 877-324-6386.

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survey says!: As part of Burlington’s Independence Day activities, Jamie Polli and Tim Kavanagh co-host this high-energy family game show. Perkins Pier, Burlington, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 242-1442.

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Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

Library & Books Beneath the surface: Activities with time capsules and graffiti tie into book discussion. Grades 6-12. Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 626-5475. creative Writing: Young scribes capture their soaring imaginations on the page. Ages 9 and up. Essex Free Library, 1-2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 879-0313.

‘The Hobbit’ Teen club: Adolescents stave off the summer blahs with movies, snacks, book discussions, riddles, video making and more. Grades 6 and up. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 3-4 p.m. Free.

Info, 878-4918.

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circus smirkus Big Top Tour: See July 2.

‘Narnia’: Complete with popular tunes from the 1960s, Very Merry Theatre reinvents C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe on the library lawn. Ages 5 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free.

Info, 865-7216.

‘The secret Garden’: The Hampstead Theater Company reimagines Frances Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel for the stage. All ages. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; tickets required. Info, 388-4097.

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Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2. crafternoon: Visual learners try their hand at various art projects. Grades K-8. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7588.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 2.

Baby & maternity Breast-Feeding support Group: Lactating moms bring their babies and bond over stories and advice.

Family Birthing Center, Northwest Medical Center, St. Albans, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 524-7970.

Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2, 5:45 p.m.

La Leche League of Essex: Moms bring their little ones to a discussion of parenting and breast-feeding.

Pregnant and planning moms are also welcome. First Congregational Church of Essex Junction, 7 p.m. Free.

Info, 383-8544.

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Richford PJ story Time: Kids gather with friends for bedtime prep through stories, songs and crafts. Ages 6 and under. Arvin A. Library, Richford, 4-5 p.m. Free.

Info, 527-5426.

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Afternoon Hoops: Basketball-loving high school students spend the afternoon dribbling, shooting and scoring. St. Albans City Hall, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 524-1500, ext. 266.

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Postnatal core Yoga: Get your abs on! New moms learn to reengage core muscles lost during pregnancy in this flowing yoga class for all levels. Pre-crawling babies are welcome. Evolution Yoga, Burlington, 1:30 p.m. $14.

Info, 864-9642.

microscopic investigations: Hand lenses and microscopes help kids discover there’s more to the world than meets the eye. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 3 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

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mirror, mirror: Little ones use looking glasses to investigate reflection and symmetry. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 11 a.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2.

Info, 649-2200.

Kingdom Aquafest: Fun in the sun includes the vikingthemed Pet & Swimmers’ Parade, a yacht regatta and lobster bake, and the iconic bed races down Main Street.

All ages. Various locations, Newport, noon-10:30 p.m.

Various prices. Info, 334-6345.

Food chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Lunch at the Library: See July 2. milton Farmers market: Farmers, foodies and crafters come together to celebrate the bounty of the growing season. All ages. Milton High School, 4-7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-1009.

Games shelburne magic club: Illusionists practice card tricks and share their most successful sleights of hand. Grades 5-8. Pierson Library, Shelburne, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

Health & Fitness martial Arts class: See July 2.

Library & Books ‘dig into Reading’ craft & Event series: See July 2.

music Brown Bag concert series: “Folk impurists” the Buskers deliver genre-jumping street music in the open air.

Rain site: Town Hall Theatre. Woodstock Village Green, noon. Donations accepted. Info, 457-3981. maple Tree Place summer concert series: Bands such as the Rhythm Rockets, Real Deal and SturCrazie sound out hits on the green at this weekly gathering.

Maple Tree Place, Williston, 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-9100. music With mr. chris: Singer, storyteller and puppeteer Chris Dorman leads kids in song and dance. All ages. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 764-1810. snow Farm Vineyard summer concert series: Weather permitting, crowds gather for a weekly rotation of classical, jazz, swing, bluegrass and rock. Snow Farm Vineyard, South Hero, picnicking begins at 5 p.m.; music starts at 6:30 p.m. Free; food and drinks available for purchase. Info, 372-9463.

Vermont symphony orchestra summer Festival Tour: See July 2. Shelburne Farms, gates, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $17-39. Info, 864-5741, ext. 10.

Nature & science Fossils: Evidence of the Past: Youth sleuths clue into the origins of preserved remains. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 3 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2.

Info, 649-2200.

Kitchen chemistry: Mad scientists combine common household products, which yield unexpectedly entertaining results. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 11 a.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

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‘Beauty and the Beast’: More than 125 teens and youth from central Vermont and the Upper Valley present a fully staged musical production of this “tale as old as time.” All ages. Chandler Center for the Arts, Randolph, 7 p.m. $12.75-19.25. Info, 728-6464.

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Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

Homeschoolers Knitting Group: Stay-at-home learners hang with peers as they improve their needlework.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 2.

Glass-Blowing demos & Food Trucks: Families view art in action as eight mobile vendors serve good grub nearby. All ages. AO Glass Works, Burlington, 5-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 488-4455.

dance First Friday Family dance: A wholesome evening of live music and dancing ends with a song circle. All ages. Worcester Town Hall, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $5-12. Info, 229-0173.

Fairs & Festivals Kingdom Aquafest: See July 4, 1 & 6:30 p.m.

Food Burger Night: Live music and kids activities lend a festive air to a local feast of grilled fare. See “Out to Eat,” page 15. All ages. Bread & Butter Farm, Shelburne, 4:307:30 p.m. Free admission; cost of food and drink. Info, 985-9200. chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Five corners Farmers market: From natural meats to breads and wines, farmers share the bounty of the growing season at an outdoor exchange, complete with live entertainment and kids activities. Lincoln Place, Essex Junction, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 5cornersfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

Lunch at the Library: See July 2.

Richmond Farmers market: Vendors peddle maple iced tea, honey ice cream, vegan chocolates, just-picked produce and much more at this lively showcase of locavorism. All ages. Volunteers Green, Richmond, 3-6:30 p.m. Free.

Health & Fitness Afternoon Hoops: See July 3.

Family Gym: Indoor playground equipment gives tumblers a chance to run free. Ages 7 and under. Pomerleau Family YMCA, Burlington, 10:30 a.m.-noon. $5-8 per family. Info, 862-8993.

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

Library & Books songs & stories With matthew: Listeners start the day with tunes and tales of adventures. All ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

Wilder summer Firdays: Independent explorers engage in crafts and activities related to ever-changing themes. Ages 6-11. Wilder Club & Library, Hartford, 4-5 p.m. Free. Info, 295-6341.

movies After-school movie: Film buffs put up their feet and watch a flick, popcorn in hand. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

Family movie: Everyone’s favorite ogre offers endless entertainment as viewers screen Shrek. Popcorn and soda provided. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

music Kids music With Linda ‘Tickle Belly’ Bassick: Toetapping good tunes captivate kiddies. Radio Bean, Burlington, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 660-9346.

Lunchtime concert: See July 3. music With derek: The wee crowd convenes to shake out their sillies in tune-filled activities. All ages. Buttered Noodles, Williston, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.

Vermont symphony orchestra summer Festival Tour: See July 2. Suicide Six Ski Area, Pomfret, gates, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $12-36; kids under 18 are free in advance. Info, 864-5741, ext. 10.

Theater ‘Beauty and the Beast’: See July 4.

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Arts & crafts Kids craft: magnetic clothespin insects: Children make creepy crawlers and winged wonders at this drop-in session. Ages 5 and up. Creative Habitat, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 862-0646.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 2.

Baby & maternity Breast-Feeding support Group: The Vermont Department of Health organizes this informative social group for moms, babies and families. Bent Northrop Memorial Library, Fairfield, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 524-7970.

Education

Listeners learn about pirate lore and history in a jollygood concert. Franklin Town Hall, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 285-6505.

Vermont symphony orchestra summer Festival Tour: See July 2. Jay Peak Resort, gates, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $15-36; free for kids under 5. Info, 864-5741, ext. 10.

Village Harmony: Teen World music Ensemble: Young singers give voice to traditional music from Georgia, Bulgaria, South Africa, Corsica and the U.S. North Congregational Church, St. Johnsbury, 7:30 p.m. $5-10 suggested donation. Info, 426-3210.

Nature & science Planetarium Presentation: An astronomy expert offers a guided tour of the cosmos. Ages 5 and up. Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, St. Johnsbury, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $5. Info, 748-2372. super science day: Nature close-Up: Walkers trek outdoors for a detailed look at the forest canopy, meadows, rivers and ponds. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

Theater ‘Beauty and the Beast’: See July 4. saturday drama club: Thespians help Very Merry Theatre produce a show in just three hours. Ages 5-12.

Very Merry Theatre, Burlington, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $15 (or pay what you can). Info, 863-6607.

7 SUNDAY

Kids Workshops: Children learn do-it-yourself skills and tool safety as they build a different project each session. Ages 5-12. Home Depot, Williston, 9 a.m.-noon.

Free. Info, 872-0039.

Arts & crafts

Fairs & Festivals

Baby & maternity

Burklyn Arts summer craft Fair: For the 43rd year, dozens of artisans set up booths and share their homemade wares. There are baked goods, too. Bandstand Park, Lyndonville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, 626-6210.

Kingdom Aquafest: See July 4, 7 a.m.-1 p.m.

Food Burlington Farmers market: Farmers, artisans and producers offer fresh and prepared foods, crafts, and more in a bustling marketplace. All ages. Burlington City Hall Park, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 310-5172. caledonia Farmers market: Freshly baked goods, veggies, beef and maple syrup figure prominently in displays of “shop local” options. All ages. 50 Railroad Street, St. Johnsbury, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 592-3088. capital city Farmers market: Veggies, honey, maple syrup and more change hands at a celebration of locally grown food. All ages. Corner of State and Elm streets, Montpelier, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 223-2958. chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2. middlebury Farmers market: See July 3. shelburne Farmers market: Musical entertainment adds cheer to this exchange of fruits, veggies, herbs, honey, maple syrup and more. All ages. Shelburne Village Green, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 985-2472.

Health & Fitness Yoga Tots: Toddlers and parents stretch it out in exercises meant to build self-esteem and positive attitudes toward physical activity. Ages 3-6. Highgate Town Office Building, 9 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 868-3970.

Library & Books Used Book sale: Bibliophiles gather new reads for their nightstands. All ages. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

movies Ben & Jerry’s summer outdoor movie Festival: Cinema lovers screen The Rise of the Guardians in the open air. Ben & Jerry’s Factory, Waterbury, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-1411.

music Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate: Shiver me timbers!

Webby’s Art studio: See July 2, noon-4 p.m.

Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2, 10:05 a.m.

Postnatal Yoga: See July 2, 12:15 p.m. shelburne Prenatal Yoga: Yoga postures, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques nurture bodies and create a loving connection between moms-to-be and their babies. Women at all stages of pregnancy are welcome. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 4:30-6 p.m. $15 drop-in.

Info, 985-0090.

community Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2, 5:05 p.m.

Education Peace & Justice center Kids club: Young folks explore and celebrate Middle Eastern culture as they learn about Iraq through stories, games, music and snacks.

Ages 5-10. Peace & Justice Center, Burlington, 2-4 p.m.

Free. Info, 863-2345, ext. 6.

Fairs & Festivals Kingdom Aquafest: See July 4, 8 a.m. & 1 p.m. middlebury Festival-on-The-Green: A massive tent on the town green is home to everything from music to marionettes. See calendar spotlight, page 36. All ages.

Downtown Middlebury, 7-9 p.m. Free. Info, 462-3555.

Food chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Power of Produce (PoP) club: Kids register for a Passport to Health at the Winooski Farmers Market, which earns them a tote, button and tokens for fruits, veggies or plant starts. Additional children’s activities focus on food, farming and nutrition. Ages 5-12. Winooski Falls Way, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 413-446-4684.

Health & Fitness Family Gym: See July 5.

music music on the Porch: Hard Scrabble, Dave Keller, the Growlers and Seth Yacavone are among the artists featured in this weekly lineup of tunes. Rusty Parker Memorial Park, Waterbury, 1-3 p.m. Donations accepted for Food 4 Farmers. Info, 882-2700.

Classes Vermont symphony orchestra summer Festival Tour: See July 2. Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe, gates, 5:30 p.m.; concert, 7:30 p.m. $11-35; free for kids under 5. Info, 864-5741, ext. 10.

Nature & science

See Dr. First videos “First with Kids” at fletcherallen.org/ firstwithkids

Butterfly Walk: Bug lovers bring binoculars, magnifying glasses and butterfly nets to experience insects up close. All ages. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 10 a.m.-noon. Donations accepted.

Info, 434-2167.

Hoopster Gliders: Creativity soars as kids craft a flying contraption. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 11 a.m. Regular admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

summer Lovin’ Yoga: Mini yogis practice mindfulness activities and poses in an engaging class. Ages 4-11. Motion Studio, Burlington, 4:30-5:30 p.m. $12 drop-in. Info, 318-3598.

Yoga class: Playful breathing, stretching and relaxation techniques build mindfulness and body awareness.

Ages 6-12. 2 Wolves Holistic Center, Vergennes, 4-5 p.m. $14 drop-in. Info, 870-0361.

Library & Books Reading Buddies: Teen mentors and little learners partner up for tale time. Grades K-5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Planetarium Presentation: See July 6.

summer Reading Program: See July 2.

straw Rockets: Imaginative inventors use air power to make space contraptions fly. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 3 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2.

Info, 649-2200.

Treasure museum: Kids display their most prized possessions at provided tables, sharing their stories with fellow museumgoers. Ages 6-11. Essex Free Library, 11 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 879-0313.

sundays for Fledglings: Aspiring junior birders learn all about feathers and flying through observation, research and goofing around. Ages 5-10; siblings welcome. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 2-3 p.m.

Regular museum admission, $3-6; preregister. Info, 434-2167.

Theater ‘Beauty and the Beast’: See July 4, 2 p.m.

8 MONDAY

Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2. dig into clay: Vermont Clay Mobile professionals lead a hands-on artistic exploration. All ages. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

Webby’s Art studio: Impressionist paintings prompt kids to create their own miniature masterpieces. All ages. Shelburne Museum, noon-4 p.m. Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5. Info, 985-3346.

Baby & maternity montpelier Prenatal Yoga: Pregnant mamas focus on movements that will help prepare their bodies for labor and birth. Yoga Mountain Center, Montpelier, 5:30-7 p.m. $15 drop-in. Info, 778-0300.

Yoga After Baby: New moms work on their core, pelvic floor and arm strength, bringing their infants along if they choose. Shambhala Center, Montpelier, 11 a.m.noon. $10. Info, 778-0300.

community

music Preschool music: Lively tunes with Peter Alsen or Derek Burkins strike the right note among the wee crowd. For ages 5 and under with a caregiver. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:45 a.m.

Free; limited to one session per week per family. Info, 878-4918.

Nature & science dig into Nature! Butterfly Gardens: Jerry Schneider teaches kids about the plants and flowers that attract these winged beauties. Bring a white cotton T-shirt to decorate. Ages 5 and up; children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

Leafcutter Ants: See July 2. sound science: See July 2.

9 TUESDAY

Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2. creative Tuesdays: See July 2.

Henna Tattoos: Intricate designs bloom at the hand of Heartfire Henna’s Rebecca Freedner. Ages 12-18.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 8, noon-4 p.m.

Baby & maternity Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2.

Postnatal Yoga: See July 2.

Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2, 1:05 p.m.

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Fairs & Festivals

Exordium Adventure: Creative programming gets kids excited about nature. For children in kindergarten and up. Highgate Municipal Park, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

middlebury Festival-on-The-Green: See July 7, noon & 7-10 p.m.

Food

Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2, 11:05 a.m.

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Fairs & Festivals

Games

middlebury Festival-on-The-Green: See July 7, noon & 7-10 p.m.

Health & Fitness

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Kids in the Kitchen: strawberry Pastry Pockets: Chefs-in-training fill buttery pockets of dough with a “berry” delicious, from-scratch jam. Healthy Living Market and Café, South Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $20 per child; free for accompanying adult; preregister.

Info, 863-2569.

Games

LiTTLE music mAKERs: BABY music (0-1 YEAR), 11-11:45 a.m.: knee bounces, peek-a-boo songs, guitar sing-alongs, instruments, parachute fun and bubbles!

ToddLER music (1-3 YEARs), 10:1511 a.m.: guitar sing-alongs, rhythm instruments, dancing, finger plays, knee bounces, parachute fun and bubbles!

PREscHooL music (3-5 YEARs), 9:3010:15 a.m.: creative movement, rhythm activities, “hands-on” instruments (tuba, banjo, etc.) parachute games and bubbles!

Weekly on Sat. mornings, Jul. 13-Aug. 24 (no class Aug. 3). Cost: $56/Colchester residents; $61/nonresidents. Location: Colchester Meeting House, 898 Main St. Info: Ellie Tetrick, elliesparties@comcast. net, 264-5640. To register online, visit goo.gl/ve4k8.

PAiNTiNG FoR AGEs 7-10: The world of painting is explored with the language of color, form and shape. Working from observation and imagination, campers will develop painting techniques and styles. A variety of mediums will be used, including tempera, watercolor and acrylics. Artists such as Matisse, Van Gogh, Klee and Kandinsky will be introduced. Jul. 15-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $270/HDAC members; $300/nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond Street, Stowe. Info: 253-8358, helenday.com.

Health & Fitness

sToP-moTioN ANimATioN FoR AGEs 8-12: From storyboard to camera to a screening for friends and family, campers will bring stories to life by developing script, characters, backgrounds and sound.

Campers will also look at innovative short animation from around the world, make a flip book, draw directly on 16mm film and learn about optical toys. Jul. 8-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $270/HDAC members; $300/ nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond Street, Stowe. Info: 2538358, helenday.com. summER cAmPs AT WiNGsPAN sTudio: Explore! Create! Thrive! wingspan’s camps combine arts, nature, French, music, academics, imagination and take place in a beautiful artist’s studio and outdoors.

Choose from: Musical Connections in Art & Nature, French, Geography & Art, Comic/Manga, Druid Towers/Fairy Houses, and Painting, Color & You! Visit website for more info, to register, to let your imagination soar! Six sessions from Jun. 24-Aug. 19. Cost: Varies by camp. Prices on website. Location: wingspan Studio, 4A Howard St., 3rd Floor, Burlington. Info: 233-7676, maggiestandley@yahoo.com, wingspanpaintingstudio.com.

WRiTiNG ANimAL sToRiEs: Have you wondered what stories animals might tell?

Just like the great story of Black Beauty, young writers will brainstorm what animals’ lives are like and then write and illustrate stories from the animals’ point of view. Open to elementary school students.

Instructor Elizabeth Llewellyan. Jul. 1519, 10-11:30 a.m. Cost: $85. Location: The Writers’ Barn, 233 Falls Rd., Shelburne.

Info: 985-3091.

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

dancing With my Baby: See July 2.

Walk/Run Trail series: See July 2.

martial Arts class: See July 2.

Library & Books

Parent/child Yoga With Jaycie: Kids and their caretakers settle in for simple stretching exercises. Ages 5-11. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

Garden story Time: See July 2.

Garden Visit: See July 2.

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Game on!: Kids learn new diversions or play old faves.

All ages. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

Kids AcAdEmY AT RocKY RidGE: The Kids Academy helps kids 8-14 discover and improve their game of golf in a safe and fun-filled environment through skills-based games, range instruction and course play.

Each week hosts a maximum of eight golfers with a student-to-instructor ratio of fourto-one, guaranteeing plenty of individual attention. Jul. 8-12, Jul. 15-19, Jul. 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, 9 a.m.-noon. Cost: $175/session.

Location: Rocky Ridge Golf Club, 7470 Vermont 116, St. George. Info: Ed Coleman, 482-2191, biggolfvt@aol.com.

sToP-moTioN ANimATioN cAmP: Meredith Holch is a film and video maker who specializes in animation art. This July, kids can make their own stop-motion animated film — creating their own story lines based on a theme, making backgrounds, sets and figures using common art materials, dreaming up original sound tracks and sound effects, and shooting the animation with video cameras provided by Holch.

Ages 10-14. Jul. 8-12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $150. Location: The Art House, 1376 N. Craftsbury Rd., Craftsbury Common. Info: Sarah, 586-2545, vtarthouse@gmail.com, vermontarthouse.com.

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chess club: See July 2.

FiddLE & BANJo LEssoNs: 4-104!

Woodbury Strings is now offering lessons in Burlington on fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, and ukulele starting as young as age 4 on some instruments. We specialize in teaching beginners and have a complete program with recitals, public performances and more. Visit our website for more information and directions: woodburystrings.com.

scuLPTuRE FoR AGEs 8-12: Campers will learn about contemporary sculpture and installation by exploring the “Exposed” outdoor sculpture exhibition in Stowe.

Create your own unique sculptures experimenting with paper, wire, wood, paper mache, found objects and clay.

The camp will culminate with a group installation of sculptures conceived and created during the week. Jul. 22-26, 9 a.m.4 p.m. Cost: $270/HDAC members; $300/ nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond Street, Stowe. Info: 2538358, helenday.com.

July 2013

Hoopla: Large, easy-to-use hoops and great music make for a funky dance-fitness experience. All ages.

Middlebury Municipal Gym, 6:45-8 p.m. $5-12 drop-in.

Info, 388-3381.

Food

FAsHioN dEsiGN FoR AGEs 11-16: A whole new wardrobe is created with a little imagination! Working on sewing machines, campers will learn how to redesign old clothing into a new favorite outfit. Raid your closet, visit a used clothing store, and bring buttons, sequins, lace, ribbon and other accessories to add. Basic sewing skills helpful but not necessary. Jul. 29-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $270/HDAC members; $300/nonmembers. Location: Helen Day Art Center, 90 Pond Street, Stowe. Info: 253-8358, helenday.com.

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monopoly Tournament: Kids take a “chance” on this “fast-dealing property trading game.” Prizes, snacks and drinks provided. Ages 6-18. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 878-0313.

List your class or camp here for only $15 per month! submit the listing by the 15th at kidsvt.com or to classes@kidsvt.com.

JULY

CALENDAR

9 TUESDAY (CONTINUED) Little Night-Owl Story Time: Listeners swoop in for some bedtime tales, songs and crafts. Ages 5 and under.

Essex Free Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Pirate Story Time: Listeners let out an “argh!” as Andy Van Ness, aka “the Rogue Dutchman,” shares stories and songs. All ages. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

Quechee Summer Tuesdays: See July 2.

Reading Rocks!: See July 2.

Summer Reading Program: See July 2.

Movies Ben & Jerry’s Summer Outdoor Movie Festival: See July 6. Ben & Jerry’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. Info, 862-9620.

Youth Media Lab: See July 2.

Music Children’s Sing-Along With Lesley Grant: See July 2.

Introductory Fiddle Group Classes: Music lovers fiddle around with instruments in this workshop led by Woodbury Strings. Burlington Violin Shop, 10-10:45 a.m. for ages 5-7; noon-1 p.m. for adults; 2-3 p.m. for ages 12-17; 4-5 p.m. for ages 8-11. Free; preregister. Info, 223-8945.

Music With Gary Dulabaum: Concertgoers rock out with this Vermont guitarist and singer. All ages. Essex Free Library, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Teddy Bear Picnic With the Swing Peepers: Matthew Witten and John Hadden sing Earth-friendly songs and enact rollicking stories to young listeners and their animal buddies. Bring blankets or lawn chairs. All ages. Maple Street Park, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

Nature & Science

Bristol Toddler Story Time: Lawrence Memorial Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2366.

Burlington: Dig Into Stories With Megan: Fletcher Free Library, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Essex Drop-In Story Time: Essex Free Library, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Richmond Pajama Time: Richmond Free Library, 6:30-7 p.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

St. Albans Story Hour: St. Albans Free Library, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 524-1507.

Stowe Story Time for 2- to 3-Year-Olds: Stowe Free Library, 10:15-11 a.m. Free. Info, 253-6145.

Waitsfield Story Time: Joslin Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 496-4205.

Waterbury Toddlers-’n’-Twos: Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

Woodstock Baby Story Time: Norman Williams Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

TUESDAY Alburgh Story Hour: Alburgh Community Education Center, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 796-6077.

Barre Children’s Story Hour: Aldrich Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-7550.

Colchester Toddler Story Time: Burnham Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

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East Barre Kids Story Hour: East Barre Branch Library, 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-5118.

East Middlebury Preschool Stories & Take-Home Crafts: Sara Partridge Community Library, 10:3011:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.

Fairfax Preschool Story Hour: Fairfax Community Library, first Tuesday of every month, 9:30-10 a.m.

Free. Info, 849-2420.

Georgia Pajama Story Time: Georgia Public Library, third Tuesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 524-4643.

Grand Isle PJ Story Time: Grand Isle Free Library, first Tuesday of every month, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

Hinesburg Preschool Story Time: Carpenter-Carse Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 482-2878.

See Dr. First videos “First with Kids” at fl etcherallen.org/ fi rstwithkids

Bug Walks: Intrepid explorers bring a net to observe fascinating insects. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 3:30-5 p.m. $3-5; free for members.

Info, 229-6206.

Deep Time: A History of Life on Earth: A visual presentation explores four billion years of our planet’s history. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 3 p.m.

Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

Honeybees: See July 3.

Pocket Kites: See July 3.

Story Time in Nestlings Nook: Preschoolers settle in for avian education. Activities include crafts, music and nature walks, if the weather permits. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Regular museum admission, $3-6. Info, 434-2167.

Time Travel Tuesdays: See July 2.

Theater Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour: See July 2. All ages.

Story Times MONDAY

Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction, 11, 12 & 6:30 p.m. $18-21; free for kids under 2.

Tom Joyce: The “magic man” captivates kiddos with mystifying sleights of hand. Ages 2-10. South Hero Community Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 372-6209.

10 WEDNESDAY

Arts & Crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

Clay Creations: Students mold polymer clay into sculptures and jewelry in this two-part workshop. Grades 6-12. Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 626-5475.

Kids Craft: Cat or Dog Pot: Animal lovers make cute critters out of clay pots at this drop-in session. Ages 5 and up. Creative Habitat, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5.

Info, 862-0646.

Let’s Build It! Fairy & Gnome House Day: Toddlers and preschoolers construct homes for enchanted creatures.

Highgate Municipal Park, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

SMArt: Kids, Through the Looking Glass: Visitors explore the museum’s own Wonderland through enchanting activities. Shelburne Museum, 4-7 p.m.

Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5. Info, 985-3346.

Stitch-In: Members of the Green Mountain chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America hand stitch “Dig

Into Reading” bookmarks. All ages. South Burlington Community Library, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 652-7539.

Webby’s Art Studio: See July 8, noon-4 p.m.

Baby & Maternity Burlington La Leche League: Babies and older kids are welcome as moms bring their questions to a breastfeeding support group. Lending library available.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-8228.

Education Social Thinking: See July 3.

Fairs & Festivals Middlebury Festival0-On-The-Green: See July 7, noon & 7-10 p.m.

Food Caledonia Farmers Market: See July 3.

Chocolate-Dipping Demonstration: See July 2.

Cookie Decorating: See July 3.

Fresh, Fun Food for Teens: Garden goodies make their way into delicious dishes. Grades 6-12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Middlebury Farmers Market: See July 3.

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Early-literacy skills get special attention during these read-aloud sessions. Some locations provide additional activities such as music, crafts or foreign-language instruction. Contact the story-time organizer or visit kidsvt.com for details. Schedules may change; call ahead to confirm.

Hinesburg Toddler Story Time: Carpenter-Carse Library, first Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 482-2878.

Richmond Story Time: Richmond Free Library, 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 434-3036.

Shelburne Story Time With Webby: Shelburne Museum, 10:30-11 a.m. Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5. Info, 985-3346.

South Burlington Tiny Tot Explorers: Wheeler Homestead and Garden Park, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7539.

St. Johnsbury Story Time: St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 748-8291.

Williston Story Hour: Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918.

Williston Story Time With Corey: Buttered Noodles, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.

Winooski Preschool Story Time: Winooski Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 655-6424.

Woodstock Preschool Story Time: Norman Williams Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 457-2295.

WEDNESDAY East Barre Realms of Reading Crafts: East Barre Branch Library, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 476-5118.

Essex Summer Preschool Story Time: Brownell Library, 10-10:45 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Essex Toddler Story Time: Essex Free Library, 10:3011:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Grand Isle Preschool Story Time: Grand Isle Free Library, 10 a.m. Free; newcomers should preregister.

Info, 372-4797.

Hardwick Preschool Story Time: Jeudevine Memorial Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 472-5948.

Montgomery Story Hour: Montgomery Town Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, montgomery.librarian@ gmail.com.

Quechee Story Time: Quechee Public Library, 10 a.m.

Free. Info, 295-1232.

Randolph Morning Story Time: Kimball Public Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 728-5073.

Richford Story Hour: Arvin A. Library, 9:30 a.m. Free.

Info, 848-3313.

South Burlington Baby Blossoms: Wheeler Homestead and Garden Park, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7539.

South Burlington Story Time: Barnes & Noble, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

Swanton Story Hour: Swanton Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 868-7656.

Warren Preschool Story & Enrichment Hour: Warren Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 595-2582.

Waterbury Baby Lap Time: Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

Williamstown Story Time: Ainsworth Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 433-5887.

THURSDAY Bristol Preschool Story Time: Lawrence Memorial Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2366.

Essex Preschool Story Time: Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Franklin Summer Story Hour: Haston Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 285-6505.

Rutland Story Time: Rutland Free Library, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 773-1860.

Shelburne Story Time With Mary Catherine Jones: Pierson Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 985-5124.

St. Albans Story Hour: See Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Vergennes Story Time: Bixby Memorial Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 877-2211.

Westford Story Time: Westford Public Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-5639.

FRIDAY Brandon Preschool Story Time: Brandon Free Public Library, 1 p.m. Free. Info, 247-8230.

Essex Musical Thirds Story Time: Essex Free Library, third Friday of every month, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 879-0313.

Essex Musical Story Time: Essex Free Library, July 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Essex Drop-in Story Time: Brownell Library, July 12, 10-10:45 a.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

Georgia Preschool Story Time: Georgia Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 524-4643.

Huntington Story Time: Huntington Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 434-4583.

Lincoln Toddler/Preschool Story Time: Lincoln Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 453-2665.

Milton Toddler/Preschool Story Time: Milton Public Library, July 5, 10 a.m. Info, 893-4644.

Moretown Story Time: Moretown Memorial Library, 11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 496-9728.

South Burlington Bookworms: Wheeler Homestead and Garden Park, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 652-7539.

South Burlington Pajamarama: Barnes & Noble, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 864-8001.

Stowe Baby & Toddler Story Time: Stowe Free Library, 10-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 253-6145.

Waterbury Preschool Story Time: Waterbury Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 244-7036.

SATURDAY Barre Story Time: Next Chapter Bookstore, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 476-3114.

Burlington Saturday Story Time: Phoenix Books, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 448-3350.

South Burlington Story Time: See Wednesday, 11 a.m.

St. Johnsbury Story Time: See Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.

SUNDAY Williston Russian Story Time: Buttered Noodles, 11-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 730-2673.

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Middlebury Festival-on-the-Green: Sunday, July 7, 7-9 p.m.; Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, noon & 7-10 p.m.; and Saturday, July 13, 7-9 p.m., in downtown Middlebury. All ages. Free. Info, 462-3555. festivalonthegreen.org 10 wednesday (continued)

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Grades 1-5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

3 and up. Milton Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

Woodstock Farmers Market: See July 3.

Summer Reading Program: See July 2, 1 p.m.

Webby’s Art Studio: See July 8, noon-4 p.m.

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Baby & Maternity

Movie Afternoon: See July 3.

Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2, 5:45 p.m.

Spoken-Word Poetry Performance & Workshop: Local poet Lizzy Fox helps writers tell stories about body image and identity with power and presence.

Grades 6-12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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‘Connecting the Drops’: Wednesdays on the Marketplace Concert Series: See July 3.

Summervale: Live music, food tastings and kids crafts promise fun under the sun. All ages. Burlington Intervale Center, 5:30-8 p.m. Free admission; cost of food and drink. Info, 660-0440.

Chess for Kids: See July 3.

Georgia Family Game Night: Players sit down for friendly competitions of Candy Land, checkers and Monopoly. Visitors are welcome to bring their own games, too. Georgia Public Library, Fairfax, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 524-4643.

Lego Afternoons: See July 3.

Lego Club: See July 3.

Legos for the Little Ones: Builders fashion architecturally sound constructions. Ages 5-7. Milton Public Library, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

Health & Fitness Afternoon Hoops: See July 3.

Tiny Tumblers Open Gym: See July 2.

Yoga: Mini yogis reach for the stars in stretches and poses. Ages 5-8. Essex Free Library, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 879-0313.

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Library & Books Booktivity: Pirate Treasure Hunt: Ahoy, matey! Kids work as a team to solve clues and find buried treasure.

Ages 5-10. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher Book Discussion: Bibliophiles voice likes and dislikes about award-nominated books, such as Joanne Rocklin’s The Five Lives of Our Cat Zook. Ages 8-11. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s Story Time on the Road: Traveling tales and tunes promise fun for all ages. Rumney Memorial School, Montpelier, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

Page to Stage: Kids read a story, develop a script, organize costumes and props, and rehearse and perform a public production in less than two hours. Grades K-5.

Lunchtime Concert: See July 3.

Preschool Music With Mr. Chris: See July 3.

Summer Entertainment Series: Carol Ann Jones serenades families soaking up the sunset. Bombardier Park, Milton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4922.

Nature & Science Archaeological Dig: Scott McLaughlin leads young scholars in a simulated dig. Ages 8 and up. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

Farm Programs for Preschoolers: See July 3.

Fossils: Evidence of the Past: See July 4.

Kitchen Chemistry: See July 4.

Wacky Wednesday: Dinosaur Pronunciation: Learners study the prehistoric predators in the “Bigger Than T-Rex” exhibit, then practice saying their names. Ages 8 and up. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington, 12:30 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10.50-13.50; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 877-324-6386.

Fairs & Festivals Middlebury Festival-On-The-Green: See July 7, noon & 7-10 p.m.

Food Chocolate-Dipping Demonstration: See July 2.

Milton Farmers Market: See July 4.

Games Library Legos: Building-block lovers get busy with the library’s giant collection. All ages. St. Albans Free Library, 3-5 p.m. Free. Info, 524-1507.

Health & Fitness Itsy Bitsy Yoga: Families try out toddler-friendly poses with songs, stories and games. Ages 5 and under. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-4097.

Swashbucklers’ Book Swap: Attending pirates exchange literary treasures in good condition. Call for details. All ages. South Burlington Community Library, 9-11 a.m. & 3-5:30 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7539.

Music Brown Bag Concert Series: Hungrytown deliver traditional folk music in the open air. Rain site: Town Hall Theatre. Woodstock Village Green, noon. Donations accepted. Info, 457-3981.

Maple Tree Place Summer Concert Series: See July 4.

Music With Mr. Chris: See July 4.

Preschool Music: See July 8, 10:30 a.m.

River Road Summer Concert Series: Spectators bring lawn chairs, blankets and snacks to fully enjoy outdoor musical entertainment. Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 422-2105.

Snow Farm Vineyard Summer Concert Series: See July 4.

Nature & Science Dig Into the Mysteries of Soil: Inquisitive kiddos explore what lives in the dirt — and why it’s important.

All ages. Fairfax Community Library, 10-11 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

Wagon Ride Wednesdays: See July 3.

Martial Arts Class: See July 2.

Microscopic Investigations: See July 5.

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Mirror, Mirror: See July 5.

Arts & Crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

‘Dig Into Reading’ Craft Series: Creative types make projects based on themes of dreams and nighttime.

Booked for Lunch: A librarian entertains the lunch crowd with themed stories. Dessert is provided. Grades K and up. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Free; preregister; bring a bag lunch. Info, 878-6956.

Cleo the Therapy Dog: Canine companions visit with a friendly pooch from the Therapy Dogs of Vermont. Ages

What Rot! The Amazing Life of Dirt: Stephen Amos leads this hands-on — and hands-in — exploration of soil. Ages 5 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 1-2 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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Art on the Go: See July 2.

Homeschoolers Knitting Group: See July 5.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 8, noon-4 p.m.

Baby & maternity Postnatal core Yoga: See July 5.

community Glass-Blowing demos & Food Trucks: See July 5.

Education Homeschool Project day: Out-of-classroom learners present their current studies to peers. Milton Public Library, 2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

Fairs & Festivals middlebury Festival-on-The-Green: See July 7, noon & 7-10 p.m. solarFest: Eco-friendly families converge for music, theater in the woods, a trash-to-fashion show, contra dancing and kids activities, all powered by the sun.

Forget-Me-Not Farm, Tinmouth, $15; $35-39 weekend pass; free for kids under 15 accompanied by an adult.

Info, 235-1513. stoweflake Hot Air Balloon Festival: Floating orbs transport people through the sky at a balloon-launch fest with plenty of entertainment and eats. Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, 4 p.m. Free to view the morning launches; $10 admission to evening festival events (free for kids under 13); $10 tethered rides; $275 hot-air balloon rides. Info, 253-7355, ext. 5538.

Waterbury Arts Fest: Friday’s street party paves the way for live music, performances and artistic displays on Saturday. Downtown Waterbury, 6 p.m. Free. Info, 496-6466.

Food Burger Night: See July 5. chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Five corners Farmers market: See July 5.

Richmond Farmers market: See July 5.

Health & Fitness Afternoon Hoops: See July 3. dancing With my Baby: See July 2.

Family Gym: See July 5.

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

Library & Books Wilder summer Firdays: See July 5.

movies After-school movie: See July 5.

Teen movie: A fairy-tale adventure takes on epic proportions in Jack the Giant Slayer. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

Kids music With Linda ‘Tickle Belly’ Bassick: See July 5.

Lunchtime concert: See July 3.

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Exordium: Ant colony: Attendees investigate a live ant colony, looking at the structure, as well as its inhabitants’ job assignments and methods of communication. Ages 3-15 and their families. Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 626-5475.

Exploring magnets: Budding scientists experiment with invisible pull. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 11 a.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2. Info, 649-2200.

Fossil Exploration: Projects and crafts help young adults unearth bits of our past hiding beneath the surface. Grades 6-12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

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Arts & crafts BcA summer Artist market: Kid Zone: Weather permitting, creative types have a blast painting, drawing and printmaking in the park. All ages; parents must accompany their children. Burlington City Hall Park, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $4-5. Info, 865-7166.

Kids craft: sports Hang-Up: Go team! Youngsters make a decorative banner celebrating athletic activities. Ages 5 and up. Creative Habitat, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 862-0646.

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Webby’s Art studio: See July 8, noon-4 p.m.

community discover the Heart of the islands: open Farm and studio Tour: Farmers, chefs, painters, printmakers, quilters, jewelers and sculptors open their doors for a celebration of creativity. Sample the local flavor at Sunday’s Taste of the Islands, held at Grand Isle Art Works. Various locations, Champlain Islands, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Info, 372-4556.

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Education American Red cross Babysitter Training: Tweens and teens learn to care for younger kids. Ages 11-15.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

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French Heritage day: Celebrate our region’s cultural MY history with Franco-American music, step dancing, traditional craft and fencing demonstrations, the Bas- CY tille Day Waiter’s Race, horse-and-carriage rides and more. Vergennes City Park, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Info, CMY 388-7951.

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color mixing: Preschoolers and their families blend primary colors into brand-new hues. All ages. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 3 p.m.

Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2.

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Food Burlington Farmers market: See July 6. caledonia Farmers market: See July 6. capital city Farmers market: See July 6.

Burlington Prenatal yoga: See July 2, 10:05 a.m.

See dr. First videos “First with Kids” at fletcherallen.org/ firstwithkids

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2. middlebury Farmers market: See July 3. shelburne Farmers market: See July 6.

Health & Fitness Brain Freezer 5K: Racers tour the Queen City on a running challenge interrupted by a Ben & Jerry’s icecream-eating challenge. Yes, really. Proceeds benefit People Helping People Global. Battery Park, Burlington, 10 a.m. $15-40. Info, 318-4488.

Library & Books dig into Books: Drawing on kids’ imaginations and voices, Gary Dulabaum helps youngsters discover the world of reading. All ages. Ainsworth Public Library, Williamstown, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 433-5887.

shelburne Prenatal yoga: See July 7.

community discover the Heart of the islands: open Farm and studio Tour: See July 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals solarFest: See July 12. stoweflake Hot air Balloon Festival: See July 12, 6:30 a.m.

Food chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Power of Produce (PoP) club: See July 7.

Health & Fitness Family Gym: See July 5.

music music on the Porch: See July 7.

mr. K & Exordium adventure: Eager learners dig into a variety of topics, from ant colonies to mysterious soil.

Franklin Town Hall, 10 a.m. Free. Info, 285-6505.

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multi-county 4-H dairy show: 4-Hers lead their calves around the Breeding Barn show ring. Shelburne Farms, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Info, 985-8686.

Ben & Jerry’s summer outdoor movie Festival: Cinema lovers screen Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax in the open air. Ben & Jerry’s Factory, Waterbury, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-1411.

Nature & science Bird monitoring Walk: Tweet, tweet! Beginners learn birdsong basics and share their passion for everything ornithological. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-9 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 434-3068. dinoFest!: Families explore the “Bigger Than T-Rex” exhibit, build dinosaur puppets and watch an exclusive film about Lake Champlain’s own Champ. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10.50-13.50; free for members and kids under 3. Info, 877-324-6386.

Garden Tea Party at the inn: Pinkies up! Tea time follows a treasure hunt and exploration of the picturesque gardens. Shelburne Farms, 1-3:30 p.m. $5-6; preregister. Info, 985-8686.

Hoopster Gliders: See July 7.

Kids Gardening club: A bug expert educates green thumbs on the little creatures flying, buzzing and crawling around their gardens. See “The Art of Gardening,” page 17. Ages 3 and up. Gardener’s Supply, Williston, 10 a.m.-noon. Free; preregister. Info, 658-2433.

Live caterpillar day: Naturalist and photographer Sam Jaffe helps visitors discover the largest, spiniest and wackiest caterpillars residing in their own backyards. See calendar spotlight, page 29. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.

Planetarium Presentation: See July 6.

Leafcutter ants: See July 2.

Planetarium Presentation: See July 6. sound science: See July 2. sundays for Fledglings: See July 7.

Winged Wonders: Avian adventures lift off as folks listen to, look at and learn about our feathered friends, from hummingbirds to hawks. For families with children ages 4 and up. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 1-3 p.m. $10-12 per adult/child pair; $4-5 per additional child. Info, 434-3068.

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arts & crafts art on the Go: See July 2. chalk- & sand-art masterpieces: Young artistes create stunning displays on the sidewalk. Ages 3 and up; parents must accompany their children. Essex Free Library, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 879-0313.

Webby’s art studio: Kids color in black-and-white photographs inspired by the museum’s grounds and gardens. All ages. Shelburne Museum, noon-4 p.m.

Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5. Info, 985-3346.

Baby & maternity montpelier Prenatal yoga: See July 8. yoga after Baby: See July 8.

Food chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

straw rockets: See July 7.

Health & Fitness

Theater

Hoopla: See July 8.

saturday drama club: See July 6.

14 SUNDAY Webby’s art studio: See July 8, noon-4 p.m.

yoga class: See July 8.

Library & Books classics Book chat: Readers voice their opinions of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby. Grades 7 to adult.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918. reading Buddies: See July 8. summer reading Program: See July 2.

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Teen yoga With Jaycie: Exercise and peace of mind come from sun salutations and downward-facing dogs.

Ages 12-17. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

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Kids enjoy fun and games during these informal get-togethers, and caregivers connect with other local parents and peers. The groups are usually free and often include snacks, arts and crafts, or music. Contact the playgroup organizer or visit kidsvt.com for site-specific details. Schedules may change; call ahead to confirm.

MONDAY Barre Open Gym: Sunrise Gymnastics, 10 a.m.-noon. $10 per child. Info, 223-0517.

Burlington Crawlers, Waddlers & Toddlers: St. Joseph School, 11 p.m. Free. Info, 999-5100.

Colchester Playgroup: Malletts Bay School, 9-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 264-5900.

Essex Open Gym: Regal Gymnastics Academy, 11 a.m.-noon. $8; free for children under 18 months. Info, 655-3300.

Jericho Playgroup: Jericho Community Center, 9:3011 a.m. Free. Info, 899-4415.

Williston Playgroup: Alice in Noodleland: Buttered Noodles, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 764-1810.

Winooski Fathers & Children Together: Winooski Family Center, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1422.

Tuesday of every month, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3470.

Hardwick Playgroup: Hardwick Elementary School, 8:15-10:15 a.m. Free. Info, 652-5138.

Middlebury Playgroup: Middlebury Baptist Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 388-3171.

Milton Playgroup: New Life Fellowship Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 893-1457.

Montpelier Tulsi Morning Playgroup: Tulsi Tea Room, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 223-0043.

Milton Playgroup: See Tuesday. 9:30-11 a.m.

Montgomery Infant Playgroup: Montgomery Town Library, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 527-5426.

WEDNESDAY

Morrisville Baby Chat: First Congregational Church of Morrisville, first Thursday of every month, 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 888-3470.

Barre Open Gym: See Monday, 10 a.m.-noon.

Winooski Playgroup: O’Brien Community Center, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 655-1422.

Essex Open Gym: See Monday, 11 a.m.-noon.

Hinesburg Playgroup for Dads: Annette’s Preschool, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4420.

FRIDAY Bradford Story Hour: Bradford Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 222-4536.

Bristol Playgroup: Bristol Baptist Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 388-3171.

Shelburne Playgroup: Trinity Episcopal Church, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 764-5820.

Burlington Family Play: VNA Family Room, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4420.

South Royalton Playgroup: United Church on the Green, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 685-2264.

Burlington Fathers & Children Together: VNA Family Room, 5-7:30 p.m. Free. Info, 860-4420.

Vergennes Playgroup: Congregational Church of Vergennes, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 388-3171.

Huntington Playgroup: Huntington Public Library, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Info, 899-4415.

Colchester Playgroup: See Monday, 9-11 a.m.

THURSDAY

Randolph Toddler Time: Kimball Public Library, 10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 728-5073.

Brandon Stories & Crafts: Brandon Free Public Library, 9:30 a.m. Free. Info, 247-8230.

Johnson Baby Chat: Church of the Nazarene, fourth

Essex Center Playgroup: Memorial Hall, 9-11 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-6751.

Williston Playgroup: Allen Brook School, 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Info, 876-7147; jakruwet@yahoo.com.

Essex Open Gym: See Monday, 11 a.m.-noon.

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Ferrisburgh Open Gym: Ferrisburgh Central School, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 388-3171.

Morrisville Weekend Baby Chat: Lamoille Family Center, second Saturday of every month, 10-11:30 a.m.

Free. Info, 888-3470.

Underhill Playgroup: Underhill Central School, 9:3011 a.m. Free. Info, 899-4415.

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Postnatal Yoga: See July 2.

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Fossils: Evidence of the Past: See July 4.

‘The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! Safari, So Good!’: Dr. Seuss’ frisky feline leads an exotic adventure filled with giraffes and monkeys. Ages 5 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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LCATV Producers Workshop: Aspiring directors learn to use video equipment for a short project that ties into the summer-reading theme. Ages 8-9. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2-3:30 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 878-0313.

Young Adult Film Crew: Wannabe actors, directors and audiovisual buffs put together a program for Lake Champlain Access Television. Ages 12-18. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

Music Preschool Music: See July 8.

Nature & Science Honeybees: See July 3.

Pocket Kites: See July 3.

VINS Summer Programs: Wilderness lovers gather for songbird feeding time, raptor programs and activities in the “nature nook.” All ages. Vermont Institute of Natural Science Nature Center, Quechee, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Regular admission, $11-13; free for members and kids under 4. Info, 359-5000.

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Essex Open Gym: See Monday, 11 a.m.-noon.

Richmond Playgroup: Richmond Free Library, 8:4510:15 a.m. Free. Info, 899-4415.

Essex Open Gym: See Monday, 11 a.m.-noon.

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Burlington Family Play: See Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Colchester Teddy Bear Picnic: See Monday, 9-11 a.m.

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Burlington EvoMamas Playgroup: Evolution Physical Therapy and Yoga, second Thursday of every month, 10:20 a.m.-noon. Free. Info, 864-9642.

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Arts & Crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

Creative Tuesdays: See July 2.

Webby’s Art Studio: See July 15, noon-4 p.m.

Baby & Maternity Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2.

Natural Beginnings: Mothers gather at this breast-feeding support group. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-4095.

Exordium Adventure: See July 9.

Chocolate-Dipping Demonstration: See July 2.

Fresh From the Garden: Good Food for Kids: See July 2.

Games Black Ops: Teams undertake a geocaching-style mission involving computer research and outdoor exploration. The first team back to the library with all of the clues solved wins a prize. Ages 12-18. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 878-0313.

Chess Club: See July 2.

Health & Fitness Dancing With My Baby: See July 2.

Martial Arts Class: See July 2.

Parent/Child Yoga With Jaycie: See July 9.

Story Time Yoga: See July 2.

Tiny Tumblers Open Gym: See July 2.

Walk/Run Trail Series: See July 2.

Library & Books Garden Story Time: See July 2.

Garden Visit: See July 2.

Quechee Summer Tuesdays: See July 2.

Summer Reading Program: See July 2.

Movies Ben & Jerry’s Summer Outdoor Movie Festival: See July 13. Ben & Jerry’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9620.

Youth Media Lab: See July 2.

Music Children’s Sing-Along With Lesley Grant: See July 2.

Kitchen Chemistry: See July 4.

Time Travel Tuesdays: See July 2.

Montpelier Lego Club: Kellogg-Hubbard Library, third Tuesday of every month, 3:30 p.m. Free. Info, South Burlington Tots & Tykes Open Gym: Chamberlin Elementary School, 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Info, 846-4108.

cake and buckets of Vermont berries to create this popular UK dessert. Healthy Living Market and Café, South Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $20 per child; free for accompanying adult; preregister. Info, 863-2569.

Middlebury Farmers Market: See July 3.

VINS Summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Woodstock Farmers Market: See July 3.

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Circus Smirkus Big Top Tour: See July 2. Vermont Agricultural Business Education Center, Brattleboro, 1 & 7 p.m.

Chess for Kids: See July 3.

Lego Afternoons: See July 3.

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Live-Action Role Play: LARPers create characters and plots for an amazing adventure of the imagination.

Grades 6-12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-6956.

Arts & Crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

Clay Creations: See July 10.

Kids Craft: Felt Purse: Needleworkers stitch together a fashionable carryall. Ages 10-15. Creative Habitat, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5; preregister. Info, 862-0646.

Webby’s Art Studio: See July 15, noon-4 p.m.

Community Camp Out at the Pool: Day camp counselors and lifeguards oversee this sleepover party, which includes an outdoor movie screening, barbecue, roasted marshmallows, campfire stories, swimming, field games and more.

Ages 6-12. St. Albans City Pool, 7 p.m. $30-35. Info, 524-1500, ext. 266.

Digging for Dinosaurs!: Toddlers and preschoolers put on their paleontology hats for the morning. Highgate Municipal Park, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

Vermont Lake Monsters Game: See July 2.

Education Social Thinking: See July 3.

Food Caledonia Farmers Market: See July 3.

Chocolate-Dipping Demonstration: See July 2.

Cookie Decorating: See July 3.

Kids in the Kitchen: Bursting-With-Blueberries Trifle: Petite pastry chefs work with vanilla cream, sponge

Lego Club: See July 3.

Health & Fitness Afternoon Hoops: See July 3.

Tiny Tumblers Open Gym: See July 2.

Library & Books Booktivity: Worms & Dirt Cross-Section: Soil investigations inspire kids to create their own cross-section of the Earth. Ages 5-10. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

Code Makers & Breakers: Savvy spies master their detective skills. Ages 9 and up. Essex Free Library, 1 p.m.

Free; preregister. Info, 879-0313.

Dig Into Storytelling: Veteran raconteur Lawrence Black spins a yarn. All ages. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s Story Time on the Road: See July 10. East Montpelier Fire Department, 10:30 a.m. U-32 High School, Montpelier, 12:30 p.m.

Pajama Story Time: Small ones curl up for bedtime tales, cookies and milk. Ages 18 months-5 years. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

Summer Reading Program: See July 2, 1:30 p.m.

Movies Movie Afternoon: See July 3.

Movie Night: Snacks are provided for big-screen flicks.

Games

Call ahead for the film choice. Milton Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

music ‘connecting the drops’: Wednesdays on the marketplace concert series: See July 3.

shelburne magic club: See July 4, 6-8 p.m.

See Dr. First videos “First with Kids” at fletcherallen.org/ firstwithkids

craftsbury chamber Players’ mini concerts: World-class musicians present classical works from the baroque to the contemporary era in this special series for children and their families. UVM Recital Hall, Burlington, 4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-3443.

Lunchtime concert: See July 3.

Preschool music With mr. chris: See July 3. spanish musical Kids: See July 12. Ages 6 and under.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

summer Entertainment series: Vermont’s Brazilianstyle street band Sambatucada! serenades families soaking up the sunset. Bombardier Park, Milton, 7 p.m.

Free. Info, 893-4922.

Weekly concert: The Deedle Deedle Dees deliver danceable tunes inspired by the silly side of history. All ages. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Free; tickets required. Info, 388-4097.

Nature & science The down & dirty details: Four Winds Nature Institute educators lead a hands-on exploration of leaf litter, soil, worms, insects and fungi. Grades K and up.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 2-3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Health & Fitness martial Arts class: See July 2.

Library & Books Booked for Lunch: See July 11.

marvelous marvin’s circus Arts Workshop: Wouldbe clowns learn to juggle, spin plates, walk on stilts, tame the rhythms sticks, twirl rings and improve their balance. Ages 5-10. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313. storytelling & songs With Taradiddle: Slightly scary or seriously silly tales capture listeners’ imaginations.

Ages 2-10. South Hero Community Library, 10 a.m.

Free. Info, 372-6209.

stories on the screen: Swashbucklers watch a tale of adventure, pirates and treasure. Call for the movie title.

Ages 6 and up. South Burlington Community Library, 2 & 7 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7539.

music craftsbury chamber Players’ mini concerts: See July 17. Hardwick Town House, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 800-639-3443. dJ dizzle mixing Workshop: Teens create their own tracks under the guidance of a Middlebury mix master.

Grades 7-12. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 5-7 p.m.

Free. Info, 388-4097. maple Tree Place summer concert series: See July 4.

microscopic investigations: See July 5.

music With mr. chris: See July 4.

mirror, mirror: See July 5.

Preschool music: See July 8, 10:30 a.m.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

River Road summer concert series: See July 11.

Wagon-Ride Wednesdays: See July 3.

snow Farm Vineyard summer concert series: See July 4.

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Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2. ‘dig into Reading’ craft series: See July 11.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 15, noon-4 p.m.

Baby & maternity Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2, 5:45 p.m.

community Annual open House: The Morrisville Military Band sounds out a lively tune at this yearly community gathering. All ages. Noyes House Museum, Morrisville, 6-8 p.m. Donations accepted. Info, 888-7617.

summervale: See July 11.

Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2, and calendar spotlight on page 39.

‘summerdance’: New and seasoned dancers explore group rhythms and dynamics through modern and multicultural movements. Woodstock Town Hall Theatre, noon. Free. Info, 457-3981.

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

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Bird Banding: From mist nets to data sheets, visitors observe bird conservation in action. All ages. Rain date: July 19. Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 7-11 a.m. $5 suggested donation. Info, 434-3068. color mixing: See July 12. dig into the mysteries of soil: Inquisitive kiddos explore what lives in the dirt — and why it’s important.

All ages. Moretown Memorial Library, 4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 496-9728.

Exploring magnets: See July 12.

Vermont Wildlife Rescue Visit: Young naturalists get up close and personal with turtles, snakes and other critters that love to dig deep into the soil. All ages. Fairfax Community Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Theater ‘The music man’: A con man’s big plans take a turn after he falls for Marian, the librarian, in this Vermont Children’s Theater musical. Vermont Children’s Theater, Lyndonville, 7 p.m. $5-10. Info, 626-5358. ‘shrek, the musical’: Twenty-five FlynnArts teens stage this gleeful story about a green ogre and other fairy-tale misfits. FlynnSpace, Burlington, 7 p.m. $1416. Info, 863-5966.

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Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

Homeschoolers Knitting Group: See July 5.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 15, noon-4 p.m.

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cardboard Box Parade: Kids wearing creatively transformed brown boxes make a statement on the sidewalks in this Burlington Parks & Recreation procession. Ages 2-12. Unitarian Universalist Society, Burlington, 1-3 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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Farm Programs for Preschoolers: See July 3.

‘Bugsy malone’: Very Merry Theatre delivers a funfilled twist on the 1976 British musical gangster film for children. Ages 5 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, noon-1 p.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

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community Glass-Blowing demos & Food Trucks: See July 5.

Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2.

Food Burger Night: See July 5. chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Five corners Farmers market: See July 5.

Richmond Farmers market: See July 5.

Health & Fitness Afternoon Hoops: See July 3. dancing With my Baby: See July 2.

Family Gym: See July 5.

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

Library & Books Wilder summer Firdays: See July 5.

Youth Night: Teens and tweens hang out and enjoy movies, snacks and projects. Kellogg-Hubbard Library, Montpelier, 6-9 p.m. Free. Info, 223-4665.

movies

See dr. First videos “First with Kids” at fletcherallen.org/ firstwithkids

Food Burlington Farmers market: See July 6. caledonia Farmers market: See July 6. capital city Farmers market: See July 6. chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2. middlebury Farmers market: See July 3. shelburne Farmers market: See July 6.

Library & Books mr. K & Exordium Adventure: See July 13.

movies Ben & Jerry’s summer outdoor movie Festival: Cinema lovers screen Brave in the open air. Ben & Jerry’s Factory, Waterbury, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-1411.

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Full moon Hike & marshmallow Roast: Lunar light adds intrigue to a moderate 1.5-mile walk along wooded trails. Classic campfire treats await your return.

Hard’ack, St. Albans, 8-9 p.m. $4-6. Info, 524-1500, ext.

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Lunchtime concert: See July 3. music With derek: See July 5.

Nature & science diggin’ in the dirt: Mini naturalists meet live turtles, toads and snakes from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. All ages. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 878-4918. Colchester Village Meeting House, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

moonlit campfire: A flickering bonfire sets the scene for s’mores, a visit from a live owl and other nature activities. Shelburne Farms, 7-9 p.m. $5-6; preregister.

Info, 985-8686.

National ice cream day: Got a sweet tooth? Visitors learn the history and science of “the great American dessert” by hand-cranking their own frozen treats. Horse-drawn wagon rides and 19th-century games round out the fun.

Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular museum admission, $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

Power of Produce (PoP) club: See July 7.

Family Gym: See July 5.

music music on the Porch: See July 7.

Nature & science Honeybees: See July 3.

Planetarium Presentation: See July 6.

Pocket Kites: See July 3. sundays for Fledglings: See July 7.

Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2. creative Tuesdays: See July 2.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 22.

community

‘shrek, the musical’: See July 18, 2 p.m.

Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2.

Exordium Adventure: See July 9.

Planetarium Presentation: See July 6.

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super science day: Up, Up and Away!: Kids explore air power by building gliders, rockets, parachutes and kites — and letting them fly. Montshire Museum of Science, Norwich, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular museum admission, $10-12; free for members and kids under 2.

Info, 649-2200.

Food

Arts & crafts

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Art on the Go: See July 2.

‘shrek, the musical’: See July 18, 2 & 7 p.m.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Yoga After Baby: See July 8.

Theater

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community

‘How i Became a Pirate’: See July 19, 10 a.m.

‘The music man’: See July 18.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 15, noon-4 p.m.

Baby & maternity Birth Preparation Workshop: Expectant mothers practice visualizations, learn important coping techniques for labor and create beautiful birth visuals at an empowering workshop with Francesca Arnoldy of VT Birth Haven. Yoga Roots, Shelburne, 2-4 p.m. $25; preregister. Info, 985-0090.

Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2, 10:05 a.m.

montpelier Prenatal Yoga: See July 8.

Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2.

Food chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Games chess Night: Kids take on peers in friendly games of strategic thinking. Ages 6-12. Milton Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4644.

BcA summer Artist market: Kid Zone: See July 13.

shelburne Prenatal Yoga: See July 7.

Kids craft: crab “c”: Participants mount a foam crustacean on a block letter. Ages 5 and up. Creative Habitat, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 862-0646.

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community

Hoopla: See July 8.

‘TAP Kids showcase spec-tap-ular’: Dancers ages 9 to 22 show off award-winning fancy footwork to live music. See calendar spotlight on page 30. All ages. Black

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Postnatal Yoga: See July 2.

straw Rockets: See July 7.

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‘There Be Treasure Buried Here’: Rutland High School’s Summer Encore Theater performs an original story combining the lives of famous and lesser-known pirates. All ages. Cabot Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free.

Info, 426-3581.

‘How i Became a Pirate’: See July 19, 10 a.m. & noon.

saturday drama club: See July 6.

Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2, 6:05 p.m.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Theater

Hoopster Gliders: See July 7.

community

Fossils: Evidence of the Past: See July 4.

Baby & maternity

childbirth Education Refresher class: Expectant parents review the physical and emotional aspects of labor, as well as relaxation and breathing techniques. Franklin County Home Health Agency, St. Albans, 7-9 p.m. $25.

Info, 527-7531.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 15, noon-4 p.m.

Nature & science

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Baby & maternity

Arts & crafts

Preschool music: See July 8.

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champ’s challenge for cystic Fibrosis: Cyclists spin their wheels along eight- or 40-mile routes, or take a scenic 5k walk/run to support the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation. A lunch reception follows. Basin Harbor Club, Vergennes, 8 a.m. $25-75; additional fundraising encouraged. Info, 475-7820.

diY Terrariums: Participants gather moss, stones and found objects to create small enclosures of the natural world. Grades 6-12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

‘shrek, the musical’: See July 18, 2 & 7 p.m.

We dig our Lake monsters!: Baseball heroes connect with their youngest fans over storytelling and autographs. Ages 5 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11-11:45 a.m. Free. Info, 865-7216.

Kitchen chemistry: See July 4.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

‘The music man’: See July 18.

summer Reading Program: See July 2.

Health & Fitness

Webby’s Art studio: Good listeners create visual interpretations of sounds around the museum, such as the Ticonderoga’s whistle. All ages. Shelburne Museum, noon-4 p.m. Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5. Info, 985-3346.

‘How i Became a Pirate’: St. Michael’s Playhouse’s Junior Summer Season presents this swashbuckling musical adventure. McCarthy Arts Center. St. Michael’s College, Colchester, noon. $10. Info, 654-2281.

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stars & stripes Parade: Festival floats roll through town. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Powers Park, Lyndonville, 9:45 a.m. Free.

Info, 626-5475.

Nature & science

Kids music With Linda ‘Tickle Belly’ Bassick: See July 5.

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After-school movie: See July 5.

Brandon summer concert series: Brandon bands play everything from ballads to rock songs to Dixieland jazz in the park. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Central Park, Brandon, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 247-6401.

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Box, Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center, Burlington, 2 & 8 p.m. $25.

Info, 914-374-0066.

Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2, 5:05 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals Family day: circus-Palooza: Step right up! Visitors have big fun at this big-top spectacular. All ages.

Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5. Info, 985-3346.

Food chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

summer Lovin’ Yoga: See July 8.

Fresh From the Garden: Good Food for Kids: See July 2.

Games chess club: See July 2.

Health & Fitness dancing With my Baby: See July 2. martial Arts class: See July 2.

Parent/child Yoga With Jaycie: See July 9. story Time Yoga: See July 2.

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

Walk/Run Trail series: See July 2.

Library & Books dorothy canfield Fisher Book Group: Bookworms swap thoughts about The Expeditioners, by Vermont author S.S. Taylor. Grades 4-8. Essex Free Library, 6:308 p.m. Free. Info, 879-0313.

Garden story Time: See July 2.

Garden Visit: See July 2.

Quechee summer Tuesdays: See July 2.

Reading Rocks!: See July 2. summer Reading celebration: Preschoolers’ literary endeavors are rewarded with games, crafts and prizes.

Sarah Partridge Community Library, East Middlebury, 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. Info, 388-7588. summer Reading Program: See July 2.

Yoga class: See July 8.

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Ben & Jerry’s summer outdoor movie Festival: See July 20. Ben & Jerry’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9620.

Heavy Equipment at Public Works: Curious kiddos watch the weekly vehicle inspection at the Public Works garage, learning about the machines that keep things running smoothly and even taking a seat behind the wheel. Grades 1-5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9-10 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

Reading Buddies: See July 8.

Youth media Lab: See July 2.

music children’s sing-Along With Lesley Grant: See July 2.

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American Beauty Fireworks light up the state for the FOURTH OF JULY, but there’s more to these celebrations than pyrotechnics. The festivities are a chance for families and neighbors to come together and commemorate the anniversary of our nation’s independence. Ready to party, patriot-style?

Vermont towns host parades, street fairs, cookouts, concerts — even an outhouse race in Bristol. Read on to find the fun in your own hometown.

BARRE Thrill seekers watch racetrack action before a special fireworks show. July 4, 6:30 p.m., Thunder Road SpeedBowl. Info, 244-6963. thunderroadspeedbowl.com

with prime lakeside seating, restaurant eats and deejayed tunes.

July 3, 6:30 p.m., Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center dock. $25-65. Info, 864-2499. communitysailingcenter.org

BARTON Agricultural amusements — from a tractor pull to games on horseback — kick off the festivities. A grand parade at 3 p.m. leads from downtown to the fairgrounds; fireworks follow at dusk. July 4, 8 a.m.-dusk, Orleans County Fairgrounds. Info, 525-3555. orleanscountyfair.net

CABOT A Main Street parade leads to an afternoon of fun in the sun, including field games, a chicken barbecue and a dunk tank. July 4, 11 a.m., Cabot Recreation Field.

Info, 563-9907.

BRANDON Family fun kicks off on Friday with a food fest and street dance.

Saturday festivities include karaoke, a bounce house, children’s games, a 1 p.m. parade and afternoon music. Fireworks burst over the village at dusk. July 5, 5-10 p.m., and July 6, 11 a.m.-dusk, Central Park. Info, 247-6401. brandon.org BRISTOL The small town celebrates the Fourth in a big way with live music, games, crafts and a bright lights show ending Wednesday evening with a bang. The Great Bristol Outhouse Race, a 5K road race and a themed parade extend the fun to Thursday. July 3, 6 p.m.-dusk, and July 4, 7:30 a.m., various downtown locations. Info, 453-5451. bristol4th.com

GRAND ISLE Neighbors come together for potato-sack and three-legged races, a chicken barbecue, pie contests, pony rides and other blast-from-the-past celebrations. July 4, 1 p.m., Grand Isle Recreation Field. Info, 598-6533. champlainislands.com GREENSBORO “The Funky Fourth of July” features a lively parade at 10 a.m. and fireworks at dusk. July 6, 10 a.m.-dusk, various locations. Info, 533-7723. greensborovt.org ISLAND POND Three days of festivities are jampacked with a duck race, parade, music and fireworks. July 5-7,

KILLINGTON High spirits fly at this Fourth of July celebration, which includes a parade, barbecue potluck, pool party and nighttime fireworks.

July 4, all day, Herbert I. Johnson Recreation Center. Info, 422-2105. discoverkillington.com LUDLOW Popular blues artists steal the stage at the picnic-friendly Red, White & Blues Festival. The Adventure Zone will be open for trampoline bungee jumping, mini golf, zip line tours and more. July 6, 11:30 a.m., Okemo Mountain Resort. Info, 228-1947. okemo.com MILTON A parade, music, magic, tethered hot-air balloon rides and chicken barbecue culminate in “the most spectacular fireworks display Milton has ever seen.” July 4, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Bombardier Park.

Info, 893-4077. milton250.org MONTPELIER Patriots catch street entertainment, circus arts, concerts on the Statehouse steps and a 6 p.m. parade. Downtown fills with bands and vendors before evening fireworks. July 3, 10 a.m.-10:45 p.m., downtown Montpelier. Info, 223-9604. montpelieralive.org NEWPORT Bring your own picnic to this spirited shindig featuring music,

RANDOLPH Folks reflect on American life in a themed promenade and street fest featuring unique floats, antique cars and live music. July 4, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Merchant’s Row. Info, 728-9027. randolph-chamber.com ROCHESTER Patriots celebrate the nation’s birthday with the Independence Day Dash, supporting Pierce Hall’s renovation project. A colorful community parade follows at 11 a.m. July 4, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Rochester Park. Info, 767-3631. rochestervermont.org RUTLAND Award-winning fireworks at 9:45 p.m. cap Summer Smash 2013, which includes carnival-style concessions and the Stoney Roberts Demolition Derby. July 4, 4:30 p.m.; fireworks at 9:45 p.m., Vermont State Fairgrounds. Info, 773-2747. rutlandvermont.com ST. ALBANS Bay Day begins with the Great Race, a 3.1-mile run, 12-mile bike and 3-mile canoe race.

Town celebrations continue with games in the park and a sparkling fireworks display at dusk. July 7, 9:45 a.m.-dusk, St. Albans Bay Park. Info, 524-2415. stalbanstown.com SHELBURNE For the 51st year, the church hosts an auction and bazaar, followed by a barbecue with all the fixings.

July 4, 9 a.m., Shelburne United Methodist Church. Info, 985-3981.

SOUTH HERO A colorful themed parade starts at the corner of Landon Road

STOWE This old-fashioned celebration starts with marching music in the Moscow parade. Face painting, music, clowns and food in the village follow from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The fun picks up at Mayo Farm at 6 p.m., with fireworks at dusk. July 4, 10 a.m.-dark, various locations.

Info, 253-7321. gostowe.com or stowevibrancy.com VERGENNES Folks ooh and ahh as fireworks illuminate the evening sky above the Red Mill Restaurant. July 3, 5-10 p.m., Basin Harbor Club. Info, 475-2311. basinharbor.com WARREN Thousands don red, white and blue to attend one of the state’s largest parades. After, they head to Lincoln Peak for a barbecue, live music in Castlerock Pub and dazzling fireworks come nightfall. July 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., various locations. Info, 496-3409. madrivervalley.com WILLISTON Beatles tribute band British Mania cover classic-pop hits on the green before a fireworks display. July 4, 6 p.m., Maple Tree Place. Info, 879-9100. shopmtp.com WOODSTOCK Independence Day starts off on the right foot with a road race and kids fun run, followed by live music, a community cookout, a flag ceremony and booming fireworks. July 4, 7:30 a.m.-dusk, various locations. Info, 457-2500. unionarena.org Old Vermont Fourth: Celebrate the Fourth the old-fashioned way — with patriotic speeches, wagon rides, ice-cream making and an egg toss. July 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Billings Farm & Museum. $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355. billingsfarm.org

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Rock the Dock Celebration: Queen City sailors host a benefit for the CSC McConnell Scholarship Fund

FAIRFAX A two-mile parade route to the recreation park is followed by the always-popular Ducky Race, now in its 21st year. July 4, 1 p.m., Fairfax Community Park. Info, 849-2641. fairfaxrecreation.com

JEFFERSONVILLE An old-fashioned town parade kicks off carnival-style entertainment and a frog-jumping contest. Head to Smugglers’ Notch Resort at 5 p.m. for the Firemen’s Barbecue on the Green, patriotic music by the Vermont National Guard 40th Army Band and fireworks in front of the Green Mountains. July 4, 10 a.m.-dusk, various locations. Info, 644-1118. smuggs.com

NORTH HERO Sky bursts bloom after dark at a fireworks extravaganza in the middle of Lake Champlain. July 3, park opens at 10 a.m. for swimming and picnicking; fireworks at dusk, Knight Point State Park. Info, 372-8400. champlainislands.com

and South Street. July 4, 11 a.m., various locations. Info, 372-5566. champlainislands.com

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BURLINGTON Live bands and fun-filled activities — including an air show, obstacle course and bounce house — set the scene for spectacular fireworks over Lake Champlain. July 3, 3 p.m.-dusk; fireworks at 9:30 p.m., various waterfront locations. Info, 864-0123. enjoyburlington.com

ESSEX Independence Day makes a splash at the swimming pool. Other festivities include live music, a bounce castle, an obstacle course, circus acts and Super Nova Disc Dogs. July 4, 6 p.m.; fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Maple Street Park. Rain site: Essex High School ice rink.

Info, 878-1375. ejrp.org

JAY Dinner, light fare and swimming precede magnificent sky blossoms.

July 4, fireworks at dusk, Jay Village Inn & Restaurant. Info, 988-2306. jayvt.com

entertainment, kids activities, food and, naturally, fireworks.

Don’t miss the bed races down Main Street. July 4, noon-10:30 p.m., Gardner Memorial Park. Info, 334-6345. kingdomaquafest.com

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BURKE Revelers chow down at an outdoor barbecue and soak up the scenery from the chairlifts before an exciting display of sky bursts. July 5, 6:30 p.m., at Burke Mountain Ski Resort. Info, 626-7300. skiburke.com

COLCHESTER Amateur athletes make strides at a fun run, then take in a Main Street parade and evening concerts before a fireworks finale at Bayside Beach. July 4, 8:15 a.m.-dusk, various locations. Info, 264-5640. colchestervt.gov

all day, at various locations. Info, islandpondchamber.org

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Nature & science Bug Walks: See July 9.

Fascinating Fossils: Stories with Kristen Littlefield introduce young ones to the tangible traces of our past.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 11 a.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918.

Leafcutter Ants: See July 2. sound science: See July 2.

Time Travel Tuesdays: See July 2.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Theater ‘There Be Treasure Buried Here’: Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 4 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313. Bombardier Park, Milton, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 893-4922.

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Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

Kids craft: Visor: Youngsters decorate foam caps with Angry Birds and other fun visuals. Ages 5 and up.

Creative Habitat, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 862-0646.

marketplace concert series: See July 3.

Hiaasen’s Hoot and then watch the movie at the library. Milton Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 893-4644.

craftsbury chamber Players’ mini concerts: See July 17.

Lunchtime concert: See July 3.

Preschool music With mr. chris: See July 3.

Nature & science

See dr. First videos “First with Kids” at fletcherallen.org/ firstwithkids

The Buzz on Bees: Little ones show off their stripes as they learn about hives, pollination and the queen’s throne. Ages 3-5 with an adult companion.

Green Mountain Audubon Center, Huntington, 10-11 a.m. $8-10 per adult/child pair; $4 per additional child; preregister. Info, 434-3068.

Farm Programs for Preschoolers: See July 3.

Honeybees: See July 3.

Nature at Night: mesmerizing moths: In honor of National Moth Week, families check bait stations for these nocturnal beauties. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 8:30-10:30 p.m. $3-5. Info, 229-6206.

Pocket Kites: See July 3. snakes Alive!: Kids meet a slithering corn snake, then paint a wooden replica to take home. Grades 3-6.

Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 7-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-6956.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Pirates in Pajamas: Kids dress up stuffed animals, action figures or dolls as buccaneers and bring them to the library for an evening of stories and games. Toys are left for an overnight adventure, then picked up the next day.

Ages 3-8. South Burlington Community Library, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Info,

summer Reading celebration: Games, crafts and prizes entertain bookworms entering grades K through 5. Sarah Partridge Community Library, East Middlebury, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. Info, 388-7588.

movies movie matinee: Dim the lights! A family-friendly flick entertains young audiences. Call ahead for the film title.

Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 626-5475.

music Brown Bag concert series: Sattuma, a family folkmusic group from Russia, perform original folk tunes and more modern rhythms on 20 different instruments.

Rain site: Town Hall Theatre. Woodstock Village Green, noon. Donations accepted. Info, 457-3981.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 22.

Wagon Ride Wednesdays: See July 3.

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craftsbury chamber Players’ mini concerts: See July 18.

Theater

maple Tree Place summer concert series: See July 4.

Let’s dig in With mighty machines!: Toddlers and preschoolers learn about mechanical structures. Highgate Municipal Park, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

Education social Thinking: See July 3.

Fairs & Festivals Barre Heritage Festival: A town celebrates its cultural history with a community parade, 5K race, live music, street entertainment and fireworks. Various locations, Barre, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Various prices. Info, 839-5451.

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An Evening of music & dance: Kids and instructors from Young Tradition Vermont’s Trad Camp present lively moves and tunes. Featured performers include Pete Sutherland, Brian Perkins and Mark Sustic. Ages 5 and up. Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 6:30-8 p.m.

Free. Info, 865-7216.

Tom Joyce: See July 10. All ages. Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; tickets required.

Info, 388-4097.

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Arts & crafts Art on the Go: See July 2.

caledonia Farmers market: See July 3.

‘dig into Reading’ craft series: See July 11.

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 22.

cookie decorating: See July 3.

Baby & maternity

middlebury Farmers market: See July 3.

Woodstock Farmers market: See July 3.

Games chess for Kids: See July 3.

Lego Afternoons: See July 3.

Lego club: See July 3.

Health & Fitness Afternoon Hoops: See July 3.

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

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Booktivity: Fairy & Elf Houses: Kids fashion natural objects into inviting dwellings for friends from other realms. Ages 5-10. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

‘connecting the drops’: Wednesdays on the

Beneath the surface: See July 3.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s story Time on the Road: See July 10. Maple Corner Community Center, Calais, 10:30 a.m. summer Reading Program: See July 2.

movies music

Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2, 5:45 p.m.

community summervale: See July 11.

Fairs & Festivals

music With mr. chris: See July 4.

Preschool music: See July 8, 10:30 a.m.

River Road summer concert series: See July 11. snow Farm Vineyard summer concert series: See July 4.

Nature & science Fossils: Evidence of the Past: See July 4.

Fun With composting: Naturalist and master gardener Laurie DiCesare leads messy, hands-on educational activities. All ages. Fairfax Community Library, 6:30-8 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 849-2420.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Theater ‘X-Theater Presents’: Burlington Parks & Recreation’s Open Stage Performance Camp produces wondrously wacky plays created by and for kids. Ages 5 and up.

Fletcher Free Library, Burlington, 11 a.m.-noon. Free.

Info, 865-7216.

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Barre Heritage Festival: See July 24, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.

Arts & crafts

Food

Homeschoolers Knitting Group: See July 5.

Art on the Go: See July 2.

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 22.

Foodie competition: Amateur confectioners hope to win the judges over at first bite with a box of customized chocolates. Ages 12-18. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

Baby & maternity

Killington chili cook-off: The heat is on as competitors produce spicy stews in a judged contest. Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington, 5-8 p.m. Call for price.

Info, 422-3932. milton Farmers market: See July 4.

Games Library Legos: See July 11, 3-5 p.m.

Health & Fitness martial Arts class: See July 2.

Library & Books Booked for Lunch: See July 11. cleo the Therapy dog: See July 11. middle school Book to Film: Little literati read Carl

Flash mob dance for World Breast-feeding Week: Proponents of breast-feeding bust a move — but keep their clothes fully on — with the Chittenden County Breast-feeding Coalition. Church Street Marketplace, Burlington, 6 p.m. Free.

Postnatal core Yoga: See July 5.

community Glass-Blowing demos & Food Trucks: See July 5.

Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2.

Fairs & Festivals Barre Heritage Festival: See July 24, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival: Feeling blue?

Wilmington, Whitingham and Dover make the best of the hue over 10 days with a Big Blue Parade, a Blue Street Fair, blues music and pick-your-own blueberries.

Various locations in southern Vermont, 5-8 p.m. Various prices. Info, 464-8092.

Vermont Balloon & craft Festival: Crafts, artisan foods and hot-air balloon rides figure prominently into this soaring community celebration. Balloon Glow on Saturday evening; Taste of Shelburne on Sunday afternoon. Shelburne Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $8; free for kids. Info, 518-798-7888.

Food Burger Night: See July 5. chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Five corners Farmers market: See July 5.

Richmond Farmers market: See July 5.

Health & Fitness Afternoon Hoops: See July 3. dancing With my Baby: See July 2.

Family Gym: See July 5.

Family Yoga: Participants practice poses, try new breathing techniques and play games to calm their minds. Barlow Street Community Center, St. Albans, 6 p.m. $5-6 per child; free for accompanying adult. Info, 524-1500, ext. 266.

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

Library & Books david martin: The local children’s author of Peep and Ducky and other works reads stories aloud. Ages 14 and under will be able to choose two free books. Lyndon Town Municipal Office Building, Lyndonville, 2 p.m.

Free. Info, 626-5475.

Ellie’s Preschool Party: Music teacher Ellie Tetrick leads kids in a guitar sing-along, instrument playing, bubble blowing and more. Ages 1-5. Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 10:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-4918.

Wilder summer Firdays: See July 5.

movies After-school movie: See July 5.

music Groovin’ & diggin’ to Another World: Instrumentalist Jay Cook leads an interactive, foot-stompin’, handclapping’ exploration of world music. All ages. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 3-4 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956.

Kids music With Linda ‘Tickle Belly’ Bassick: See July 5.

Lunchtime concert: See July 3. music With derek: See July 5.

Nature & science microscopic investigations: See July 5. mirror, mirror: See July 5.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Theater ‘14 carrots’: Garden songs and audience participation factor into Puppetree’s presentation about a sweet and loveable rabbit. Ages 2-10. South Hero Community Library, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 372-6209.

‘Annie’: The sun’ll come out when QNEK Productions stages this uplifting musical about a little orphan.

Haskell Free Library and Opera House, Derby Line, 7:30 p.m. $13-15. Info, 334-2216. circus show: Advanced students from the circus school’s summer-camp programs swing, flip, juggle, balance and fly. New England Center for Circus Arts, Brattleboro, 7 p.m. Free. Info, 254-9780.

‘The music man’: See July 18.

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Arts & crafts Art Workshops With the Art House: Kids create marbled paper, mosaics, puppets, potato prints and more at the farmers market. Ages 3-15. Craftsbury Common, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $8. Info, 586-2545.

BcA summer Artist market: Kid Zone: See July 13. dig into Tie dye: Fashionistas brighten their wardrobes by dyeing cotton T-shirts, socks and pillowcases with

bright, swirling colors. All ages. Fairfax Community Library, 10-11 a.m. Free. Info, 849-2420.

Kids craft: chalkboard Box: Participants personalize treasure boxes with chalkboard paper, paint, Washi tape and glitter. Ages 5 and up. Creative Habitat, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 862-0646.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 22. July 28, 12-4 p.m.

community Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2, 6:05 p.m.

Welcome children ice-cream social: Families celebrate Colchester children ages 3 and under at this afternoon of music, prizes, snacks and friendship. All ages. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, noon.

Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

Ongoing Exhibits BiRds oF VERmoNT mUsEUm, HUNTiNGToN

Info, 434-2167 ‘The Breeding Bird Atlas: science and Art’: Alongside 14 artists and photographers, more than 300 citizen scientists contributed to this exhibit about avian life in Vermont. Through October 31.

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Info, 878-6955

Barre Heritage Festival: See July 24. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m.

mystery Word Week: Independent readers look for the mystery word in a book for a chance to win a free small ice cream from Sam’s Scoop Shop in Essex Junction. One hundred winners will be chosen. July 15-19.

deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival: See July 26, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m.

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Highgate’s 250th celebration: Townsfolk fête a landmark birthday with historic-site bus tours, hot air balloon fun, a dunking booth, community barbecue and concert. Highgate Sports Arena, Highgate Center, 1-7 p.m. Free. Info, 868-3970.

Vermont Balloon & craft Festival: See July 26, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Food Burlington Farmers market: See July 6. caledonia Farmers market: See July 6. capital city Farmers market: See July 6. chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2. middlebury Farmers market: See July 3. shelburne Farmers market: See July 6.

Health & Fitness Windjammer Kickball Tournament: Each inning brings excitement at this benefit for the Vermont Family Network. Tree Farm Recreational Facilty, Essex Junction, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $15-30; preregister. Info, 651-0636.

Library & Books children’s Literature Workshop: Art, writing and games merge in this creative workshop, part of Woodstock’s Bookstock weekend. Ages 8-12. ArtisTree Community Art Center, Woodstock, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15.

Info, 457-3500.

‘Hup ... Two, Three, Four: Time to Read a Book’: As part of Woodstock’s Bookstock weekend, lit lovers explore the world of reading through games and art.

Ages 3-7. ArtisTree Community Art Center, Woodstock, 9-10:30 a.m. $15. Info, 453-3500. mr. K & Exordium Adventure: See July 13.

movies Ben & Jerry’s summer outdoor movie Festival: Cinema lovers screen Wreck-It Ralph in the open air. Ben & Jerry’s Factory, Waterbury, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 244-1411.

music cooler in the mountains concert series: National acts steal the stage at family-friendly outdoor shows.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Killington Resort, 3:30-6 p.m. Free. Info, 422-6200.

Info, 864-1848 ‘Bigger Than T-Rex’: Petite paleontologists study prehistoric skeletons of Giganotosaurus, Mapusaurus and other humongous dinos. A hands-on dig pit, excavation videos and animatronic raptors make it even more exciting. All ages. Through September.

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Info, 748-2372 ‘Wildflower Table’: This living exhibit reflects the abundance and diversity of flowers, grasses, berries, ferns and evergreens found in the Northeast Kingdom. Kids are introduced to more than 400 species displayed throughout the year, in both fruit and flowering stages.

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Info, 863-3403 What on Earth? Activity stations: Kids uncover hidden treasures through library activities, games, puzzles and scavenger hunts. Ages 5 and up. Continues throughout the summer.

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Info, 649-2200 ‘Playing With Time’: Turn back the clock — or speed it up — at this exhibit that allows visitors to time travel through the natural world. Through September 8.

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VARioUs LocATioNs, BURLiNGToN & EssEx Find Waldo: Where’s Waldo? Locate the bespectacled children’s-book character at more than 30 local businesses in Burlington and Essex this month, and win prizes. Grand celebration takes place on July 31, 6 p.m., at Phoenix Books Burlington. All ages.

Green mountain draft Horse Field day: Onlookers discover the true meaning of “horsepower” as they watch plowing, haying and logging in action. Wagon rides available. Shelburne Farms, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Regular farm admission, $5-8; free for members, Shelburne residents and kids under 3. Info, 985-8686.

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Bird-monitoring Walk: Early risers bring their own binoculars and hope to catch sight of feathered wings above. Best for older children and adults. Birds of Vermont Museum, Huntington, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free; preregister. Info, 434-2167.

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Bird-Banding demonstration: Avian enthusiasts see songbirds up close as they are caught, measured and banded for the study of their survival skills and reproductive success. North Branch Nature Center, Montpelier, 7-11 a.m. Donations accepted. Info, 229-6206.

‘connecting the drops’: Families follow a Kids VT story walk from the top of Church Street to the waterfront, stopping at artist-decorated rain barrels to learn how to prevent stormwater runoff. ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center hosts a related investigation table and “Let It Rain” stormwater program. Exhibit ends on August 30; bid on a barrel at a live auction on September 6, during the South End Art Hop.

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27 sATuRdAY (continued) Hay day: Fledgling farmers learn about 19th-century haying techniques while enjoying horse-drawn wagon rides, rope-making demonstrations and penny-in-thehaystack games. Billings Farm & Museum, Woodstock, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Regular museum admission, $3-12; free for kids under 3. Info, 457-2355.

Planetarium Presentation: See July 6.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Theater

Baby & maternity Yoga After Baby: See July 8.

community Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2.

‘The music man’: See July 18, 2 & 7 p.m.

Food

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Arts & crafts Webby’s Art studio: See July 22, noon-4 p.m.

Baby & maternity Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2, 10:05 a.m.

Newborn 101: Moms- and dads-to-be learn baby basics — from breast-feeding to prolonged crying — as well as how to enjoy the first three months of parenthood. Franklin County Home Health Agency, St. Albans, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $30; preregister. Info, 527-7531. shelburne Prenatal Yoga: See July 7.

community Vermont Lake monsters Game: See July 2, 5:05 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals Barre Heritage Festival: See July 24, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

See dr. First videos “First with Kids” at fletcherallen.org/ firstwithkids

montpelier Prenatal Yoga: See July 8.

‘Annie’: See July 26. saturday drama club: See July 6.

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Health & Fitness Hoopla: See July 8. summer Lovin’ Yoga: See July 8.

Teen Yoga With Jaycie: See July 15.

Yoga class: See July 8.

Library & Books classics Book chat: Readers voice their opinions of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Grades 7 to adult.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library, Williston, 6:30 p.m.

Free. Info, 878-4918. intergenerational dessert Book discussion: Lit lovers gather for a good read-and-rant session about John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, complete with something sweet. Ages 12-adult. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 878-0313.

Reading Buddies: See July 8. summer Reading Program: See July 2, 1 p.m.

Vermont Balloon & craft Festival: See July 26.

movies

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Teen Animation camp: Creativity soars as first-time moviemakers attend a weeklong workshop. Ages 10-17.

Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2, 9 a.m.-noon.

Free; preregister; bring a bag lunch. Info, 878-0313.

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Power of Produce (PoP) club: See July 7.

Teen cooking class: Foodies embrace the abundance of blueberries, using them in crêpes, sweet coconut rice and homemade ice cream. Ages 12 and up. McClure Multigenerational Center, Burlington, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $5-10; free for accompanying adult; preregister. Info, 861-9757.

Health & Fitness ‘The Biggest Loser’ Run/Walk: Breathtaking mountain views enliven 5K and 15K courses, while the Kids Fit Foundation’s one-mile fun run celebrates healthy lifestyle achievements. Fun run appropriate for ages 4-12.

Killington Resort, 9 & 11:45 a.m. $10-50; preregister.

Info, 422-2105.

Book it for the Bookmobile 5K Fun Run & Walk: A fast and flat 3.1-mile course supports the Franklin/Grand Isle Bookmobile’s literary services. There’s a quartermile kids race, too. All ages. Lincoln Park, Enosburg Falls, 8:45-10:15 a.m. $5-10; preregister. Info, 868-5077.

Family Gym: See July 5.

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music Preschool music: See July 8.

Nature & science Jake the snake: Steve Amos brings his nine-foot-long boa constrictor to an exciting educational program about nature’s best slitherers. Ages 5-10. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 3 p.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 878-0313.

Kids cooking class: Food-lovin’ participants prepare a Mexican fiesta, complete with homemade corn tortillas and garden-fresh veggies.

Ages 6-11. King Street Youth Center, Burlington, 5:30-7 p.m. $5-10; free for accompanying adult; preregister. Info, 861-9757.

Kids in the Kitchen: summer squash Baskets: Fledgling chefs put these overabundant vegetables to good use, filling them with chicken, rice and cheese. Healthy Living Market and Café, South Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $20 per child; free for accompanying adult; preregister. Info, 863-2569.

Games

martial Arts class: See July 2.

Walk/Run Trail series: See July 2.

Library & Books Garden story Time: See July 2.

Garden Visit: See July 2.

Quechee summer Tuesdays: See July 2.

Reading Rocks!: See July 2. summer Reading Program: See July 2.

movies Ben & Jerry’s summer outdoor movie Festival: See July 27. Ben & Jerry’s, Burlington, 8 p.m. Free. Info, 862-9620.

Teen Animation camp: See July 29, 9 a.m.-noon.

Youth media Lab: See July 2.

music children’s sing-Along With Lesley Grant: See July 2.

Nature & science Honeybees: See July 3.

Time Travel Tuesdays: See July 2.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Arts & crafts

Kids craft: Glimmer Art Tattoo: Little ones queue up for sparkly self-expression at this drop-in session. Ages 5 and up. Creative Habitat, South Burlington, 1-3 p.m. $5. Info, 862-0646.

Burlington Prenatal Yoga: See July 2.

Planetarium Presentation: See July 6.

Postnatal Yoga: See July 2.

Webby’s Art studio: See July 29, noon-4 p.m.

straw Rockets: See July 7.

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‘Annie’: See July 26, 2 p.m.

Art on the Go: See July 2.

Arts & crafts

Fairs & Festivals deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival: See July 26, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Food chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Fresh From the Garden: Good Food for Kids: See July 2.

middlebury Farmers market: See July 3.

chess for Kids: See July 3.

Lego Afternoons: See July 3.

Health & Fitness

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

Art on the Go: See July 2.

Exordium Adventure: See July 9.

Kids in the Kitchen: spring Rolls for summer: Garden veggies and herbs make their way into these petite Vietnamese wraps. Healthy Living Market and Café, South Burlington, 3:30-4:30 p.m. $20 per child; free for accompanying adult; preregister. Info, 863-2569.

story Time Yoga: See July 2.

Nature Art Workshop: Local artist and author Doris Weeks teaches kids to appreciate Mother Earth through visual expression. Ages 9-10. Essex Free Library, 1 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 879-0313.

sundays for Fledglings: See July 7.

cookie decorating: See July 3.

Lego club: See July 3.

Arts & crafts

Nature & science

chocolate-dipping demonstration: See July 2.

Parent/child Yoga With Jaycie: See July 9.

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Baby & maternity

caledonia Farmers market: See July 3.

Games

dancing With my Baby: See July 2.

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Webby’s Art studio: See July 29, noon-4 p.m.

Food

Health & Fitness

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

creative Tuesdays: See July 2.

deerfield Valley Blueberry Festival: See July 26, 6 p.m.

Woodstock Farmers market: See July 3.

sound science: See July 2.

Art on the Go: See July 2.

Fairs & Festivals

chess club: See July 2.

What Rot! The Amazing Life of dirt: Stephen Amos leads this hands-on — and hands-in — exploration of soil. All ages. Joslin Memorial Library, Waitsfield, 4 p.m. Free. Info, 496-4205.

Leafcutter Ants: See July 2.

music on the Porch: See July 7.

Hoopster Gliders: See July 7.

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Webby’s Art studio: The museum’s collection of folk art prompts kids to produce their own interpretation of the art form. All ages. Shelburne Museum, noon-4 p.m. Regular museum admission, $5-22; free for children under 5.

Info, 985-3346.

Nursing Beyond a Year: Moms gather to discuss the joys and challenges of an older nursling. Discussion topics include nighttime parenting, weaning and setting limits. Bring a snack to share. Aikido of Champlain Valley, Burlington, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Info, 879-3000.

Education social Thinking: See July 3.

Afternoon Hoops: See July 3.

Tiny Tumblers open Gym: See July 2.

Library & Books Beneath the surface: See July 3.

Booktivity: Archaeological dig: Discoverers excavate like archaeologists would. Ages 5-10. Burnham Memorial Library, Colchester, 2 p.m. Free; preregister. Info, 878-0313.

Flushed Away: Inquisitive kiddos walk to the Wastewater Treatment Facility to find out what happens to things we flush down the toilet. Grades 2-5. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 9:30-11 a.m. Free; preregister.

Info, 878-6956.

Kellogg-Hubbard Library’s story Time on the Road: See July 10. Adamant United Methodist Church, 10:30 a.m. murder mystery: Whodunnit? Youth sleuths dig for clues to solve a crime. Grades 6-12. Brownell Library, Essex Junction, 6-8 p.m. Free. Info, 878-6956. summer Reading Program: See July 2.

movies stories on the screen: Vermont Public Television cohosts a viewing of Wild Kratts: Lost at Sea. Crafts, games and treats follow. Ages 6 and up. South Burlington Community Library, 2 p.m. Free. Info, 652-7539.

Teen Animation camp: See July 29, 9 a.m.-noon.

music ‘connecting the drops’: Wednesdays on the marketplace concert series: See July 3. craftsbury chamber Players’ mini concerts: See July 17.

Lunchtime concert: See July 3.

Preschool music With mr. chris: See July 3.

Nature & science digging deep into the dirt: Vermont Institute of Natural Science educators give the lowdown on dirt, exploring above and below the forest floor. Jaquith Public Library, Marshfield, 6:30 p.m. Free. Info, 426-3581.

Farm Programs for Preschoolers: See July 3.

Fossils: Evidence of the Past: See July 4.

Kitchen chemistry: See July 4.

ViNs summer Programs: See July 15, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Wagon Ride Wednesdays: See July 3.

Theater ‘swimmy’: Puppetree presents a stage version of Leo Lionni’s picture book about life under the sea. All ages.

Ilsley Public Library, Middlebury, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free; tickets required. Info, 388-4097. K Tom Joyce: See July 9. Highgate Municipal Park, 11 a.m. Free. Info, 868-3970. K

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ladders lead the way to these 16-foot-high nests, which Joplin James built after seeing similar structures near big Sur, Calif. Kids can climb up to read, eat lunch or observe nature from above. One nest is made of woven ash branches; another combines an ash platform and woven grapevine.

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The spirit nests

KindergarTen Teacher Joplin James and his author wife, Alison, run Harry Potter-inspired Enchantment Camps, so it’s no wonder their Shelburne backyard looks like a whimsical forest.

The wannabe wizards who flock to their home in the summer are often diehard Potter fans. “Some of them have read the series 12 times,” says James.

In weeklong camps, they have the chance to act out their Hogwarts fantasies.

Kids VT profiled the James’ camp in the March issue, but we had to return to see more of the yard,

which looks like something straight out of a fantasy novel.

The Jameses — whose daughters are now 16 and 25 — have lived in their home since 1990.

They started the camp eight years ago as a way to do something fun and creative with kids outside of school — and to make summer income in the process. They spend hours handcrafting wands, designing huge puppets and ordering special gems in preparation for camp activities. These include

The Flying Yurt

A 10-minute walk past a pond inhabited by beavers and frogs leads to this large, octagonal treehouse.

Visitors climb a ladder through the center of the structure. The floor is covered with AstroTurf; a blue tarp acts as the roof. James built the structure on the ground, then hoisted it into the tree using pulleys — and the help of some strong 12- to 14-year-old girl campers.

potion making, spell casting and playing Quidditch on a field that James has outfitted with special hoops.

But, he says, campers also like to spend their time just exploring the land. In addition to the more outlandish structures pictured here, there’s a chicken coop, a collection of beehives, a vegetable garden and a crooked balance beam.

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The hobbit hole, aka “hagrid’s hut”

James, who has no formal training in construction, built this small house using poles made from backyard cedar trees. He draped them with a nylon material, then stacked sod on top, which now blooms with dandelions and little purple flowers.

Alison James painted the small, brightly colored door that leads into a living area fit for a hobbit. There’s a handmade wooden coffee table and an old woodstove, which makes the space ideal for a winter campout.

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I thought of something English author G.K. Chesterton wrote: “An inconvenience is only an adventure wrongly considered.” Maybe I was to blame for my bad time — me and my bad attitude. So I adjusted my expectations. The unpleasant surprises of air travel? They became little thrills instead.

When you think about it, air travel isn’t so different from, say, spending time at an amusement park — a site of cherished family memories. You may wait in a long line, only to discover the ride is broken and someone has to repair it before you can get on. Sometimes, after waiting a long time, you’re told that the ride won’t be fixed until the next day, so you’ll have to come back then.

Sometimes the news about the broken ride comes after you’re already strapped into your seat.

That’s the greatest disappointment of all.

What else?

The food is as startlingly expensive as it is unhealthy.

There’s nothing of lasting value in the gift shop, and everything is overpriced.

The facility has been designed to require you to walk long distances without seeming to be walking long distances. No one is fooled by this.

The rides are often packed with people in various — and justifiable — states of anxiety. The roller coaster can be bumpy to the point of inducing vomit. No one pays much attention to the safety instructions.

And the carousels sometimes promise more than they deliver.

Yet people still go to amusement parks and have a great time. Surely, I thought, I could find the fun in flying.

Discovering these parallels freed me from trepidation as my family and I boarded that Florida-bound flight.

Of course, since we were prepared for the worst, materially and mentally, the whole trip was hassle-free.

I know better than to expect such uncomplicated air travel the next time around. But we’ll fly if we want to — and cheer at the first jolt of turbulence, as if it were a dip in a roller-coaster track.

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I ADMIT I WAS FEELING SMUG as my family and I boarded a jet back to Burlington a couple of years ago. Our trip out west — and our first time flying with our 7-monthold twins — could not have gone more smoothly.

Sure, my wife and I had endured the annoyed sighs, eye rolls and muttered complaints of our fellow passengers when they spotted our infants on the plane ride over.

We’d also been burdened by our luggage: two car seats, the double stroller, our suitcases and a diaper bag better stocked than some Mount Everest expeditions. But none of that had kept us from having a great time. Our spirits were high as we headed home.

As the wheels lifted from the tarmac, I laughed at how anxious I’d been about flying with small children.

I wouldn’t laugh — or even crack a smile — for the next 36 hours.

In Chicago, the final leg of our homeward flight was delayed. For many hours. When we finally boarded, we were cranky and running dangerously low on diapers. Another passenger and I discovered we’d been assigned the same seat. Just as we’d sorted it out, we were informed that, because of the delays, our flight would miss the arrival curfew in Burlington.

Curfew? Turned out, nighttime construction on the BTV runway meant no planes could land after a certain hour.

We threw ourselves into the mass of people now fighting for the earliest next-day flight out of Chicago and a nearby hotel room for the night. Most of these people, I noticed, were not also trying to soothe two supertired, super-cranky, super-smelly infants.

Then came a sleepless night in a strange hotel. And an early-morning taxi ride to a drug store for diapers. And an unexpected transfer in Washington, D.C. And a missing flight reservation once we got there. When we finally touched down at BTV, it struck me as an aviation achievement on par with the Wright Brothers’.

For the next two and a half years, the idea of air travel with our kids was out of the question. Then last winter, my wife and I lucked into an opportunity to visit relatives in Florida that was too good to pass up. But how could we steel ourselves to board another aircraft with our kids?

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