In the weeks ahead of Christmas, multiple events and projects unfold in Waterbury to spread the holiday spirit. Many are kid-focused or kid-friendly. Santa Claus and Christmas trees are popular themes. Check out the list here.

Planning for Winterfest 2025 is in the home stretch and events officially kick off with a silent auction at Bridgeside Books this Saturday, Dec. 7, at Bridgeside Books.

The December calendar is filling up with scores of performances and events popping up. 

Waterbury Roundabout will have several Community posts this month with listings for upcoming events. This one will focus on performances. Another will cover all things Santa (and reindeer) and Christmas trees. 

Revitalizing Waterbury and Ivy Computer are teaming up for the fourth year to bestow surprise gifts upon various community members nominated to acknowledge their Acts of Kindness performed over the past year. 

A Thanksgiving tradition continues this year and marks a milestone as volunteers prepare for the 20th annual Thanksgiving dinner for area seniors. The free holiday meal will be served starting at noon on Thanksgiving Day at the Waterbury Area Senior Center.

Waterbury LEAP reminds local residents that it’s that time of year again to tackle those projects to make homes more comfortable and efficient during the winter heating season. 

The Grange Hall Cultural Center welcomes a new stage production opening this Friday and running weekends through Nov. 24.

After a successful first kids escape room event last fall, Bridgeside Books and local author Aaron Starmer have teamed again for another mystery to solve on Sunday, Nov. 10. Get a ticket in advance.

Vermont is bracing for one of the warmest Halloweens in memory today. Here’s what trick-or-treaters in Waterbury need to know

With two upcoming performances in Waterbury and Waitsfield, the Eleva Chamber Players will introduce their newly appointed concertmaster Reginald Pineda. 

Vermont’s 14 Natural Resource Conservation Districts will hold elections in early December to fill board openings. Nominating petitions for candidates interested in district supervisor positions are due by Nov. 8 with at least 25 signatures. 

The Mad River Valley Rotary’s annual event to pack meals for distribution in developing countries is looking for volunteers to help out on Saturday, Nov. 16.