Join the fun for Milton's 15th annual Winter Festival weekend, taking place February 17 - 19! See below for an overview of the weekend's activities. All activities are FREE unless otherwise noted. Check out the details below and plan your weekend of winter fun!
ALL WEEKEND
Milton Disc Golf Snow Throw Tournament
Register at https://secure.rec1.com/VT/town-of-milton-vt/catalog. NEW this year - Adult and Youth categories. Join us for the second annual Milton Disc Golf Snow Throw! This is an all virtual tournament and 100% of the proceeds go toward Milton Disc Golf course updates and maintenance. You will have four days to complete one full round. Play anytime February 17 - 20 from dawn - dusk on our course that takes you on a hike around the beautiful Bombardier Park trails. Winner with the lowest score receives a trophy and an exclusive custom disc. PLEASE NOTE: If number of youth registrations received is low, categories may be combined. Special Edition Disc Golf Discs will be available for purchase, TBD.
Don't have discs of your own? No problem! Milton Recreation has 4 sets of discs that you can rent out, free of charge. Complete your reservation on the "Equipment Rental" tab or call Milton Recreation at 802-893-4922.
Ice Out Tickets
$1 per ticket - guess when the ice will go out at Arrowhead Lake! Available online at https://secure.rec1.com/VT/town-of-milton-vt/catalog, and at participating locations in Milton.
Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, Fatbiking
Snowshoeing, XC Skiing, Fatbiking, Hiking at Bombardier Park and other natural areas. All weather permitting. Free
FRIDAY FEB, 17
Winter Wiffle
Bombardier Park West, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, All Ages, Free
Take yourself out to the ball game! Join us for a good old fashioned game of wintery wiffle ball in Bombardier park and warm yourself by a bonfire while enjoying hot cocoa and s'mores. Both players and spectators encouraged. Games available for players of all ages - adults and children both welcome!
SATURDAY FEB, 18
Friends of the Library Chili, Chowder, Soup Fest
Milton Public Library, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, By Donation
Choose from a variety of chilis, soups, and chowders for take out! Roll, coffee or hot cocoa, and dessert are included with your donation! This event takes place inside the Library, please enter through front door. Proceeds benefit the library.
Soup & Snowshoe
Bombardier Park West Fieldhouse, 11:00 AM, All Ages, Free
Introduce yourself to Milton's brand new mountain biking trails! Enjoy a snowshoe walk along the trails led by the Recreation Department. After snowshoeing, enjoy a delicious meal, complete with soup or chili, roll, hot beverage, and dessert - free for those participating in the snowshoe walk! A limited number of snowshoes for available for use, call Milton Recreation to reserve at 802-893-4922 or email recreation@miltonvt.gov.
Winter Wizards Cooking Class
Registration required at https://secure.rec1.com/VT/town-of-milton-vt/catalog. Milton Family Community Center, 3:00 PM, Ages 5-18 (families encouraged to attend!), Free
Get ready to don your robes, grab your wands, and whip up magical dishes in this Harry Potter-themed cooking class! Milton Family Community Center and Milton Recreation have teamed up to bring you this family-friendly event where you'll learn how to cook magical dishes so delicious even muggles will appreciate! Enjoy learning warm winter classics, like hot butterbeer and pumpkin pasties. Come spend a magical afternoon with us and you'll be a wizard in the kitchen before you know it!
Open for ages 5-18, and families are welcome to attend! Ages 5-10 must have a parent or guardian present. Supervised childcare will be available for children under 5. Witch and wizard-themed attire encouraged!
SUNDAY FEB, 19
Sled-O-Rama
Sharp Park, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, All Ages, Free
Visit Milton's Sharp Park for free sledding, and 2-for-1 snow tube rentals!
Cardboard Sled Competition
Sharp Park, 12:00 PM, All Ages, Free
Pre-registration required at https://secure.rec1.com/VT/town-of-milton-vt/catalog. Can you design and build a corrugated cardboard sled capable of withstanding the descent down Sharp Park's Cobble Hill? Get creative and find out! Trophies and prizes for the winners. Adult and Youth categories - Fun for all ages!
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