Grafton Village Holiday Festival

Get into the holiday spirit with a visit to one of Vermont’s most charming winter villages! The annual Grafton Village Holiday Festival will be held on December 6th, 2025 transforming the town into a snow-kissed wonderland filled with twinkling lights, local crafts, and joyful traditions. This beloved event is one of the top Christmas festivals in Vermont, bringing together locals and visitors alike for a day of holiday shopping, family fun, and community cheer.

The Grafton Village Holiday Festival runs from 10AM to 6PM and features a lineup of festive events and family-friendly activities:

• Gingerbread House Extravaganza & Cookie Decorating
• Christmas Tree & Wreath Sales
• Craft Fair & Homemade Treats
• Santa Arriving at 11:30AM
• Sugar House Tours
• The Big Raffle
• Dog Parade
• …and plenty more small-town fun throughout the day!

At the Nature Museum...

Enjoy cookies, cider, and card-making from 10 AM - 4PM and Special Nighttime Programming 6PM - 8PM

During the day, visitors can come to The Nature Museum to enjoy cookies, hot cider, and a make-your-own nature holiday card activity. We’ll be open for visitors to view museum exhibits, stroll along our nature trails & trails in the nearby Grafton Village Park (snowshoes available), romp around in the Magic Forest Playscape, and create nature-inspired holiday cards thanks to local artist Stephanie Sullivan!

Collage and art materials will be available to create your own nature-inspired cards. Completed cards and templates to add your own creative touch to will be available for purchase in our gift shop!

In the evening (6PM - 8PM) they host the Southern Vermont Astronomy Group (SoVerA) for guided winter stargazing through their high-powered telescope!

If there are poor viewing conditions, there will be a Nature at Night night hike led by Environmental Education Director, Jay DeGregorio, from the Museum through the Grafton Village Park from 6PM - 7PM, followed by a campfire from 7PM - 8PM.