Family Summer Fun!

Looking for ways to stay cool or enjoy the vibrancy of summer? Check out these unique summer destinations and events.

Hoolie Flats Flower Maze

Navigate a labyrinth of blooms at Vermont's largest flower maze located in E. Calais. Created from over three million flower seeds, but zero harmful herbicides, explore three acres of twisting, turning fun for folks of all ages. Opening soon!

Smugglers' Notch

Eight heated pools, 3 waterslides, and 2 freshwater resevoirs to splash and play in, access to The Ozone, mini golf, disc golf, mountain biking, and lots of daily family activities are all included in the Daycation ticket at Smuggs. Avaliable through September 2.

Sweet Roots Farm

Sweet Roots Farm and Market in Charlotte offers certified Organic farm grown fruit and vegetables, an on-farm market filled with local products, groceries and more. They welcome families to the farm for pick-your-own blueberries, daily from 9am-6pm.

Montshire Museum

This hands-on museum offers indoor and outdoor exploration. Step outside to touch and smell a garden, learn about the solar system, and play some outdoor percussion. Have an adventure at a 250' long watercourse and whimsical Play Grove, and walk forest trails for visitors of all abilities.

Festival of Fools

BTV’s annual gala of goofs, rite of ridiculousness, and preposterous pageant of merrymaking returns August 2-4, 2024! The Festival of Fools brings over 100 free performances to Burlington’s historic Church Street, with street performance, busking, music, and more.

Visit Your Local Library

Not just for books, local libraries across Vermont offer free entertainment all summer long from plays and musicals, to STEAM projects, clubs, crafting, playgroups, and so much more. Check your local library and find your next adventure!