Brattleboro Winter Carnival 2026

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Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

FEBRUARY 21  MARCH 1, 2026 F SPONSORED BY THE BRATTLEBORO WINTER CARNIVAL COMMITTEE

February 21 - March 1, 2026 | 70th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026 2026 Brattleboro Winter Carnival Schedule

Full Winter Carnival details are available in program, on website, and on social media Winter Carnival Coloring Contest - Sponsored by Pine Heights at Brattleboro, FREE Latchis Theater Kidsfest Movies - $1 movies, Monday – Friday 11:00 am, call Latchis for details

Friday, February 20 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

Saturday, February 21 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Winter Carnival Outdoor Fun Day at Living Memorial Park: Free Snowmobile Rides, $1 Skating ($3 rentals), $5 Skiing & Snowboarding and more! Special thanks to 99 Restaurant in Brattleboro

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Tuesday, February 24 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sourdough Certification Course ages 12-18. FREE! Register https://brattleborofoodcoop.coop/events/

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

11:00 am

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

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

Teen Street returns to Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro, live bands, free pizza, open skate

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

8:00 pm – 12:00 am

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm, Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years FREE

90’s Dance Party with DJ Chase, American Legion Brattleboro Post 5, $10/person, ages 18 and up

7:00 pm

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

8:00 am – 11:00 am

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

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

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

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

Sunday, February 22

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Winter Carnival Concert with the Windham Philharmonic at the Latchis Theater, entrance by donation

Wednesday, February 25 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Sourdough Certification Course ages 12-18. FREE! Register https://brattleborofoodcoop.coop/events/

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years free

11:00 am

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

Monday, February 23 9:30 am

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

11:00 am

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

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

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

2:30 pm

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

Thursday, February 26 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

Clothespin Scavenger Hunt at BOC, Kids up to 13 years old. See program for details.

10:30 am – 11:15 am

To the Moon and Back at Brooks Memorial Library, doors open at 10:00 am, FREE

per person, weather permitting

11:00 am

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

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

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5

per person, weather permitting

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm, Upper Dummerston

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years free

Saturday, February 28

Chili Cook-off at Bar 580, $6 adults, $4 ages 10 & under. Music by Ernesto Sanchez

9:00 am – 10:15 am

Kids Cooking Class: Bread Art at the Brattleboro Food Co-op. FREE, register at bfc.coop/events

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Indoor Family Fun Day at Brattleboro Area Middle School Gym, $3/child 3+, co-sponsored by C&S

Friday, February 27 9:00 am – 10:15 am

Kids Cooking Class: Bread Art at the Brattleboro Food Co-op. FREE, register at bfc.coop/events

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

11:00 am

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

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Public Skating at Nelson Withington Skating Facility, regular rates, skate rentals $3

4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

7:00 pm

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

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

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sleigh Rides at Wild Carrot Farm, Upper Dummerston Rd. $6 kids, $12 adults, under 2 years free

Sunday, March 1 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Skiing and Snowboarding at Brattleboro Ski Hill, $5 per person, weather permitting

4:10 pm – 5:10 pm

Withington Memorial Hockey Cup, BHA 10U North hosting Keene 10U Black at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, FREE.

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Granite State Stomp Line Dancing at American Legion, 32 Linden St., $10 admission

The 70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival Committee 2026

70th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival | February 21 - March 1, 2026

70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026

Left to Right Back row: Stacy Blackadar, Ricky Davidson, Erin Wessel, Nina Willson, Gwyneth Mogg-Hall, Lisa Johnson, Rosemary Harris, and Lynn Patno

Left to right front row: Carol Lolatte, Dawn Ravenna, and Cameron Lawrence Missing from picture: Kim Isaacsen, Nancy Doyle, Alison Cornellier, Alexis Moshovetis, Jennifer VonFeldt Picture taken by committee member Meghan Robb

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Left to right middle row: Karen Robb, Jessica Lawrence, Lynda Lawrence, and Jessica Bennett

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February 21 - March 1, 2026 | 70th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026 President’s Welcome

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The Brattleboro Winter Carnival would not be possible without the dedication of our volunteers, sponsors, local organizations, and community members who generously give their time and support over the years. Your commitment ensures that this beloved tradition continues to thrive for generations to come.

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Welcome to the 70th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival! For seven decades, the Winter Carnival has brought our community together to celebrate the joy, creativity, and resilience that define Brattleboro—no matter the temperature.

This milestone year honors the traditions that generations have cherished while embracing new activities that invite everyone, of every age, to take part in the fun. From longtime favorites that spark nostalgia to exciting new events designed to engage families, youth, and first–time visitors, this year’s Carnival reflects the heart of our community during the mid-winter: welcoming, vibrant, and always evolving. Whether you’re participating, volunteering, or simply enjoying the festivities, you are part of what makes this celebration so special.

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Thank you for being part of this historic 70th celebration. Bundle up, join in, and help us make new memories together at the Brattleboro Winter Carnival!

Hope to see you at the festivities!

Carol Lolatte 70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival President

Brattleboro Winter Carnival Past Presidents 1991 Craig Bengtson

2024 Carol Lolatte

1990 Michael McKenzie

2023 Carol Lolatte

1989 Dana Nelson

2022 Carol Lolatte

1988 Linda Dierks

2021 Carol Lolatte

1987 Gene Krisher

2020 Nancy Doyle

1986 Bruce Corwin *30th*

2019 Rosemary Harris

1985 Ken Heile

2018 Dawn Ravenna

1984 Greg Worden

2017 Carol Lolatte

1983 Fred Noble

2016 Belinda Lashway *60th*

1982 John Enola

2015 Jamie Lynn Howard

1980 William Bengston

2014 Debbie Partrick

1979 Jack Dempsey

2013 Nancy Doyle

1978 Gary Ferguson

2012 Terri Barrett

1977 John Godfrey

2011 Carol Lolatte

1976 Dave Pearson *20th*

2010 Laurie Kuralt

1975 Richard Waitt

2009 Rosemary Harris

1974 Richard Rousseau

2008 Kathleen Saunders

1973 Andrew W Wind

2007 Jackie Dix

1972 William M McCarty

2006 Deb Heller *50th*

1971 William P Bedard

2005 Samantha Houle

1970 Francis Speno

2004 Lisa Johnson

1969 Robert G Abel

2003 Belinda Lashway

1968 David E Parnigoni

2002 Bruce Lawrence

1967 David H LaMarche

2001 Carole (CJ) Cummings

1966 Robert H Jones *10th*

2000 Patty Walior

1965 Donald E Long

1999 Steven Dix

1964 Roger Miller

1998 Steven Patch

1963 Robert H Gibson

1997 Emilie Thomas

1962 W Robert Johnson, Jr

1996 Bonnie Carr *40th*

1961 Fred H Harris

1995 Marlene Jameson

1960 Pliny N Burrows

1994 Peggy DeAngelis

1959 Peter Van Iderstine

1993 Carol Lolatte

1958 Robert C Clapp

1992 Charlotte Harrington

1957 Robert C Clapp *1st*

1981 Desi Lane

OFFICERS: President: Carol Lolatte Vice President: Ricky Davidson Secretary: Jessica Bennett Treasurer: Kim Isaacsen Publicity: Ricky Davidson Social Media: Lynda Lawrence and Jessica Lawrence Program: Jessica Bennett and Erin Wessel

DIRECTORS: Nancy Doyle Rosemary Harris Lisa Johnson Gwyneth Mogg-Hall Lynn Patno Dawn Ravenna Karen Robb Meghan Robb Nina Willson ASSOCIATE DIRECT ORS: Stacy Blackadar Alison Cornellier Cameron Lawrence Alexis Moshovetis Jennifer VonFeldt

Congratulations on 70 years of winter fun!

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

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

It’s time to have some fun, get creative and show off some amazing coloring skills! This year’s coloring contest is open to children in the following age groups: 0-4, 5-7, 8-12.

You can pick up this year’s coloring page at Brooks Memorial Library, the Brattleboro Recreation Department, or at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility. You can also find it on the back of our calendar of events, in the 2026 Brattleboro Winter Carnival program published in the Brattleboro Reformer, and on the Brattleboro Winter Carnival website where it is available to download.

Please turn in your completed entry to the Brooks Memorial Library Children’s Room any day from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (except on Sunday, February 22nd). All entries received by the end of the day Thursday, February 26th will be eligible for judging by a panel of Pine Heights at Brattleboro residents. Only one entry per person. Be sure to include the artist’s first name, age, and caregiver’s contact information so the winners can be notified! Please note: submissions may be shared on our Facebook page!

Brattleboro Winter Carnival Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting for the Brattleboro Winter Carnival will be held on Wednesday, April 8th at 5:30 pm at the Gibson Aiken building in Brattleboro. This is open to anyone who would like to attend.

ARTS AND CRAFTS EVENT WINTER CARNIVAL COLORING CONTEST Sponsored by Pine Heights at Brattleboro, Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Due by Thursday, February 26th

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February 21 - March 1, 2026 | 70th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival

70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026 TODAY’S EVENTS Friday 2/20/26 TEEN PAINT & SIP Gibson Aiken Center Friday, February 20th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Grab your friends and join us for a fun paint party! Our artist-instructor Angel Colford will guide you step-by-step to create your very own masterpiece to take home. No experience is necessary. Just come prepared to have a great time!

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

Space is limited to 20 participants, with a minimum requirement of ten. Pre-registration

by Tuesday, February 17th at 5:00 pm at https://tinyurl.com/BWCTeenPaint

TODAY’S EVENTS Saturday 2/21/26 CARNIVAL OUTDOOR FUN DAY AT LIVING MEMORIAL PARK Saturday, February 21st 10:00 – 4:00 pm Several interesting fun activities are being planned for this special day at Living Memorial Park. There is something for everyone, take your pick. There will be skating at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility, the Ski Lift will be in operation (weather permitting), snowmobile rides, or you can display your creativity by participating in the Snow Sculpture Contest. Prizes will be awarded.

Free hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served during the Family Day Events at the Park.

Gather up your friends and family and join in on the fun at the Park! Special thanks to the 99 Restaurant in Brattleboro.

10:00 am – 9:00 pm Brattleboro Ski Hill will be open – $5 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Snow Sculpture Contest 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Snowmobile Rides with Vernon Trail Breakers 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Sugar–on–Snow 12:15 pm – 1:15 pm Stick Time Resident Students $3 / Resident Adults $4 Non-Resident Students $4 / Adults $5 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm Skating $1 – Rentals $3

SUGAR ON SNOW

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Living Memorial Park Saturday, February 21st Noon – 2:00 pm $5 per serving Hosted by: The Brattleboro Rotary Club

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Come try one of the sweetest Vermont traditions of the season; golden brown syrup warmed to the perfect temperature poured onto a clean bowl of snow and it magically turns into a very tasty snack. Served up with a donut and pickle to cut the sweetness.

This is a must try winter treat. A special thanks to the Brattleboro Rotary Club, the Robb Family Farm and Guilford Country Store.

We look forward to a great

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TEEN STREET Boys and Girls Club of Brattleboro 17 Flat Street Saturday, February 21st 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm FREE Teen Street is BACK on Flat Street for Winter Carnival—this time taking over the inside of the Club! Join us for a high–energy night featuring live music from local teen bands, teen–run art vendors, and seriously good food. The Club will be bursting with skating, entertainment, games, and nonstop activity all night long.

In partnership with Downtown Brattleboro Alliance, the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro, InterAction, New England Youth Theater, The Latchis Hotel & Theater, and the Brattleboro Police Department, we’re thrilled to invite teens to light up Flat Street this February. This event is for teens, and everyone is welcome to come out, show up, and support the incredible young people in our community.

‘90s DANCE PARTY American Legion Brattleboro Post 5 32 Linden Street Saturday, February 21st 8:00 pm – 12:00 am $10 cover Come join us at Post 5 for an epic dance party with DJ Chase! It’s a ‘90s themed party which means we will be playing all your favorite ‘90s hits. DJ Chase never lets the party stop!

The party is open to the public and there is a $10 cover. Doors open at 8:00 pm. We welcome all 18+ but you need to be 21 to drink. Come and check out Post 5! Membership is easy and has many benefits. Hope to see you there!

TODAY’S EVENTS Sunday 2/22/26 PANCAKE BREAKFAST Brattleboro Elks Lodge 75 Putney Road Sunday, February 22nd 8:00 am – 11:00 am Adults $6, Children 6–12 $4, Children under 5 FREE Come start your day off with a great breakfast and good conversation with great people!

Bring the whole family for sausage, local bagels, homemade muffins, fresh fruit salad and pancakes you can top with locally made 100% Vermont maple syrup donated this year by the Clark Family and the Sargent Family. We hope to see you all there!

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Sunday, February 22nd 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $12 adults (13+), $6 kids (3-12), FREE for kids 2 years and younger

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70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026

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

Please leave your dogs at home.

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

WINTER CARNIVAL GLOW SKATE Nelson Withington Skating Facility Sunday, February 22nd Session one: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Session two: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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

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

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TODAY’S EVENTS Monday 2/23/26 JUNIOR OLYMPICS – DOWNHILL & SNOWBOARD RACES Living Memorial Park Monday, February 23rd 9:30 am Registration at 9:00 am SHARP Young Olympians of the future are invited to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Junior Olympic Downhill Ski and Snowboard Races.

Students from school grades 1-12 are eligible and encouraged to enter.This event is free of charge; there will be five groups grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12. Each event will have a boy’s division and girl’s division. Ribbons will be awarded to the first five winners in each division and participation ribbons to all. Register the morning of the event.

Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Director, and Matt Tibbs, Assistant Director will direct the Junior Olympics. These events are co-sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department and Winter Carnival.

Special thanks to Brattleboro Ski Hill for operating the Ski Lift for the downhill races and setting the gates.

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70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026

Latchis Theatre Monday, February 23rd – Friday, February 27th 11:00 am $1 General Admission Come out of the cold and into the theatre! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat. Movie titles include E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), and Dog Man (2025). For more information, check the Facebook page, website, or call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

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70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026 OPEN SKATE Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Nelson Withington Skating Facility Monday, February 23rd – Friday, February 27th 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times during the week of Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Regular rates apply.

Resident Students $4 / Resident Adults $5 Non-Resident Students $5 / Adults $6 Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-2572311.

WINTER CARNIVAL FAMILY BINGO American Legion Brattleboro Post 5 32 Linden Street Monday, February 23rd 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm $5 per card (good for all games) $3 per card for children 12 and under.

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

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Windham Philharmonic Latchis Theatre Monday, February 23rd 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Entrance by donation

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TODAY’S EVENTS TUESDAY 2/24/26 SOURDOUGH CERTIFICATION COURSE Brattleboro Food Co-op Tuesday, February 24th and Wednesday, February 25th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages 12 – 18 Do you love bread? Want to learn how to impress your friends and family with a crusty and delicious loaf? Chef Wilson Kondraki will teach you how to create and care for a sourdough starter, and how to make a dreamy loaf from start to finish. You will also learn how to make irresistible bread dipping oil, legendary grilled cheese sandwiches, and create bread-inspired art with Kate Milliken of the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center. At the end of this two-day class, you will have all the skills to bake great bread, and will also be ready to enter the BreadFest youth baking competition. Tuesday and Wednesday, February 24th and 25th, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm for ages 12-18. Make sure to sign up early; this class is likely to fill up. To register for this free course, visit https://brattleborofoodcoop.coop/events/.

WINTER CARNIVAL BOWLING DAY

Magic, Music, and Frosty the Snowman!

Come see Mozart’s The Magic Flute with the Windham Philharmonic in the Latchis Theatre!

Get ready for an adventure full of magic instruments, silly jokes, brave journeys, and beautiful music! This winter, the Windham Philharmonic and Putney School present Mozart’s The Magic Flute in fun, family-friendly performances devised especially for the Brattleboro Winter Carnival.

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You’ll meet a prince on a quest, a princess finding her courage, dancers, dragons, goblins, a couple of crusty adults, a funny bird-catcher who just wants snacks and friends, and three wise Spirits—played by students from The Putney School—who help guide everyone along the way.

And guess what? Frosty the Snowman will be on stage in the opera!

With big voices, live orchestra, colorful characters, and lots of surprises, The Magic Flute is perfect for curious kids, families, and anyone who loves stories where imagination and fun lead the way.

Admission is by donation. We look forward to sharing this musical journey of fun, magic and wonder with you!

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Brattleboro Bowl Putney Road Tuesday, February 24th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm On Tuesday, February 24th , join us for bowling at the Brattleboro Bowl, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm. This event is open to all ages; however we ask that children under the age of 10 be accompanied by an adult. The fee for this activity is $12 plus tax, which includes two games of bowling, shoes, a hot dog, and a beverage.

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Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Tuesday, February 24th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $12 adults (13+), $6 kids (3–12), FREE for kids 2 years and younger

Come out of the cold and into the theatre! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat. Movie titles include E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), and Dog Man (2025). For more information, check the Facebook page, website, or call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

OPEN SKATE

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

Please leave your dogs at home.

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

Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Nelson Withington Skating Facility Monday, February 23rd – Friday, February 27th 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times during the week of Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Regular rates apply.

Resident Students $4 / Resident Adults $5 Non-Resident Students $5 / Adults $6 Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-257-2311.

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70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026 BRATTLEBORO WINTER CARNIVAL ADULT DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT BUHS Gymnasium Tuesday, February 24th 6:30 pm Doors Open 7:00 pm Games Begin If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball!

Join us at the BUHS Gymnasium on Tuesday, February 24th for the fourth annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival Adult Dodgeball Tournament! Teams are made up of six players, and check-in begins at 6:00 pm with doors opening for spectators at 6:30 pm. Balls fly at 7:00 pm sharp.

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

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

See you there!

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At the end of this two-day class, you will have all the skills to bake great bread, and will also be ready to enter the BreadFest youth baking competition. Tuesday and Wednesday, February 24th and 25th, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm for ages 12-18. Make sure to sign up early; this class is likely to fill up. To register for this free course, visit https://brattleborofoodcoop.coop/events/.

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Resident Students $4 / Resident Adults $5 Non-Resident Students $5 / Adults $6 Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-2572311.

JUNIOR OLYMPICS – SKATING RACES Living Memorial Park Wednesday, February 25th 2:30 pm Registration at 2:00 pm SHARP Young Olympians of the future are invited to participate in the Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Junior Olympic Skating Races.

Students from school grades 1-12 are eligible and encouraged to enter.

This event is free of charge; there will be five groups grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12.

Each event will have a boy’s division and girl’s division. Ribbons will be awarded to the first five winners in each division and participation ribbons to all.

Register at 2:00 pm. Carol Lolatte, Recreation and Parks Director, and Matt Tibbs, Assistant Director will direct the Junior Olympics. These events are co-sponsored by the Recreation and Parks Department and Brattleboro Winter Carnival.

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Come out of the cold and into the theatre! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat. Movie titles include E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), and Dog Man (2025). For more information, check the Facebook page, website, or call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

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70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026 TODAY’S EVENTS THURSDAY 2/26/26 CLOTHESPIN SCAVENGER HUNT SNOWSHOE Brattleboro Outing Club Thursday, February 26th 10:30 am – 1:00 pm

TO THE MOON AND BACK

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

Sign in at the Hut. Then, follow the BOC Snowshoe White Loop Trail (previously Truske’s Orange and Blue Trail). Collect clothespins of different colors that are hung along the trail. Earn a hot chocolate and a surprise back at the Hut. Ages and Terms: *Age 7 or below – collect, at least, THREE colors *Ages 8-10 – collect, at least, FOUR colors *Ages 11-13 – collect, at least, FIVE colors Depending on weather, snowshoes or crampons may be recommended. Snowshoes can be rented at The Hut. Free to BOC Members. $5 for non-members. Snowshoes available for loan at the Brooks Memorial Library.

Brattleboro Outing Club Ski & Snowshoe Hut (located at the far end of the parking lot of the Brattleboro Golf Course) off of Upper Dummerston Road.

Brooks Memorial Library Thursday, February 26th 10:30 am– 11:15 am Doors open at 10:00 am FREE To the Moon and Back is a story of two charming individuals out for a day of fishing who find themselves in a peculiar situation... the moon has fallen from the sky and someone must put it back! A beautiful day on the water turns into a creative problem-solving adventure. Our two naive clowns make best use of their circus skills, their wit, a dash of salt, some cheese, maybe a sock or two and a little help from some friends to put the Moon back where it belongs.

To the Moon and Back is a fun show for all ages, jam packed with juggling, acrobatics, comedy and even a rocket ship!

Doors open at 10:00 am, the show begins at 10:30 am in the downstairs Main Reading Room of the library. FREE and fun for all ages. To the Moon and Back is presented by the Children’s Room and Brattleboro Winter Carnival Committee and is sponsored by the Friends of Brooks Memorial Library. For more information call the Children’s Room at 802-254-5290 ext. 1210.

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Come out of the cold and into the theatre! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat. Movie titles include E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), and Dog Man (2025). For more information, check the Facebook page, website, or call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

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

Resident Students $4 / Resident Adults $5 Non-Resident Students $5 / Adults $6 Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-2572311.

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

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Thursday, February 26th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $12 adults (13+), $6 kids (3–12), FREE for kids 2 years and younger Come join the horse-drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a thirty-minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods and enjoy the beauty.

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TODAY’S EVENTS FRIDAY 2/27/26 KIDS COOKING CLASS: BREAD ART Brattleboro Food Co-op Friday, February 27th 9:00 am – 10:15 am Did you know that bread dough can be shaped just like play-doh? In this class, students will create bread in the shape of their choosing: teddy bear, snail, hedgehog, or turtle.

While the bread bakes, we will make delicious bread dipping oil. This is a free class, however, registration is required by February 25th. Early sign-ups are recommended because kids’ cooking classes fill up quickly. To register, visit bfc.coop/events

2-FOR-1 SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING AT THE BRATTLEBORO OUTING CLUB Friday, February 27th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm The Brattleboro Outing Club (BOC) invites the public to share the freedom and fun of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the trails at the BOC, located at the Brattleboro Country Club. There are miles of well-groomed ski trails, for beginners and advanced skiers, as well as several miles of snowshoe trails.

Participants fees are as follows – • $15 for Adults, • $10 for Youth ages 6 - 25, and • Free for children 5 & under.

Pairs of participants should pay for one pass at the higher rate, if two rates are involved.

BOC XC Ski and Snowshoe members may bring a friend to ski and snowshoe FREE. Please place all trail fees in the box located on the kiosk just outside of the BOC Ski Hut. Please be sure to sign in at the kiosk to use the trails.

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

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Latchis Theatre Monday, February 23rd – Friday, February 27th 11:00 am $1 General Admission Come out of the cold and into the theatre! Once again, Latchis Theatre is graciously providing a family friendly opportunity to see a recently released movie at a greatly discounted price! Movies sell out fast so come and get your snacks at the concession stand and find a good seat. Movie titles include E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982), The Lego Batman Movie (2017), and Dog Man (2025). For more information, check the Facebook page, website, or call the Latchis at 802-246-1500. See you there!

OPEN SKATE Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department Nelson Withington Skating Facility Monday, February 23rd – Friday, February 27th 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm The Brattleboro Recreation and Parks Department will have additional Public Skating times during the week of Brattleboro Winter Carnival. Regular rates apply.

Resident Students $4 / Resident Adults $5 Non-Resident Students $5 / Adults $6 Skate rentals will be available for $3. For more information call the Recreation and Parks Department at 802-254-5808 or the Nelson Withington Skating Facility at 802-2572311.

WINTER CARNIVAL VARIETY SHOW BUHS Auditorium Friday, February 27th Box office opens at 6:00 pm Show begins at 7:00 pm $7 General Admission The Brattleboro Winter Carnival Variety Show is back and better than ever! Come in from the cold, sit back and relax as some amazing local talent takes the stage! Singers, dancers, musicians, and more! This is a night of family fun for all!

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70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026 TODAY’S EVENTS SATURDAY 2/28/26

co-sponsored by C&S Wholesale Grocers! There will be several amazing inflatables including bounce houses and an awesome inflatable obstacle course, all provided by Bounce Above The Rest Inflatables! This activity is open to ages three and up ONLY. The cost of this event is $3 per child and parents are free. Hope to see you there!

KIDS COOKING CLASS: BREAD ART Brattleboro Food Co-op Saturday, February 28th 9:00 am – 10:15 am Did you know that bread dough can be shaped just like play-doh? In this class, students will create bread in the shape of their choosing: teddy bear, snail, hedgehog, or turtle.

While the bread bakes, we will make delicious bread dipping oil. This is a free class, however, registration is required by February 27th. Early sign-ups are recommended because kids’ cooking classes fill up quickly. To register, visit bfc.coop/events

CARNIVAL INDOOR FAMILY FUN DAY! Brattleboro Area Middle School Gymnasium Saturday, February 28th 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

SLEIGH/HAY RIDES Wild Carrot Farm 118 Fairly Wild Way (Upper Dummerston Rd), Brattleboro Saturday, February 28th 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm $12 adults (13+), $6 kids (3-12), Free for kids 2 years and younger Come join the horse-drawn team at Wild Carrot Farm for a bit of winter fun! Take a thirty-minute sleigh ride around the farm and surrounding woods and enjoy the beauty.

Please leave your dogs at home.

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

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70th Brattleboro Winter Carnival, 2026 TODAY’S EVENTS SUNDAY 3/1/26 WITHINGTON MEMORIAL CUP Nelson Withington Skating Facility Sunday, March 1st 4:10 pm FREE The Brattleboro Hockey Association will be presenting the 24th Annual Withington Memorial Cup Game on Sunday, March 1st at 4:10 pm, BHA 10U North hosting Keene 10U Black at the Nelson Withington Skating Facility.

Each year a Brattleboro team invites a worthy opponent to compete for the cherished Withington Cup. Dress warmly and come out and enjoy a great game of hockey!

LINE DANCING With Granite State Stomp American Legion Brattleboro Post 5 32 Linden Street Sunday, March 1st 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm $10 cover Dust off your hat and boots and come out for a fun evening of line dancing with Granite State Stomp. Join us Sunday, March 1st from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the American Legion, where Cathy Garland will be providing step-by-step instructions for the latest country and pop line dances. There will be a mix of beginner friendly dances, as well as a few more difficult dances thrown in, so all ages are welcome and no experience is required. The bar and kitchen will be available to purchase food and drinks. $10 cover charge per person. Help us close out the 70th Annual Brattleboro Winter Carnival with a bang!

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