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Events A Forest of Lights

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Event dates: 

  • Nov. 22, 23, 29, 30
  • Dec. 1, 5-7, 12-14, 19-23, 26-31
  • Jan. 1-4
Experience the enchantment this winter as thousands of lights illuminate the VINS Nature Center. Stroll through a magical landscape filled with stunning light displays, including exciting new features like the Snow Shower Tower, Snow Globe, Whimsical Woodland, and Mandala Trees. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in this seasonal wonder!

This captivating exhibit promises to be an incredible experience for guests of all ages and is a great opportunity to make special memories with family and friends. We are delighted to welcome you back or have you join us for the first time!

After your walk-through, cozy up by the campfire and enjoy hot chocolate and delightful snacks that are available for purchase. A Forest of Lights will be open on specific evenings from 4:30 PM to 7 PM, beginning November 22, 2024. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience VINS like never before!

Upcoming Events

23 - 24 Nov

Woodstock Vermont Film Series

3pm - 5:30pm

The Woodstock Vermont Film Series is thrilled to present “Lost Nation.” Jay Craven’s Revolutionary War-era drama intertwines the stories of larger-than-life, Vermont founding father, Ethan Allen, and the pioneering frontier poet and formerly enslaved woman, Lucy Terry Prince, in their parallel...

23 Nov

Karim Nagi in Concert

7pm - 8:30pm

BarnArts welcomes Karim Nagi, Egyptian musician and educator, to the Upper Valley Nov. 18-23 as the Fall Global Music Residency Artist. Celebrate his week of school workshops with a public performance Saturday, November 23 at 7pm at North Chapel UU (7 Church St., Woodstock). Tickets are “you choose”...

29 Nov - 01 Dec

A Family Thanksgiving

10am - 4pm

Celebrate a 19th-century Thanksgiving weekend at Billings Farm. Enjoy family-friendly activities like holiday cooking demos, hands-on pie-making, and crafts for kids. Step into the 1890 Farm Manager’s House to see a traditional Thanksgiving dinner table, featuring dishes like oyster stew, roasted...

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