Vermont Days are back with free admission to state parks and historic sites
Vermont Days are back this Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, with free admission to Vermont State Parks and State Historic Sites. It's also the 100th birthday of the Vermont State Park system, which encompasses 55 parks.
"Vermont Days is a great way to explore Vermont, enjoy the warmer weather, and try something new this summer," Heather Pelham, commissioner of the Department of Tourism and Marketing, said in a statement.
In addition to free admission to state parks and historic sites, the Vermont History Museum in Montpelier will offer free admission on Saturday, June 8, and will have several "family friendly" events happening throughout the weekend.
This coming weekend will also include the following events:
Free Fishing Day, Saturday, June 8: Both resident and non-resident anglers can fish for the day without a license, but you still need to follow the state fishing regulations. Learn more here.
Grand Isle Fishing Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, June 8, at the Ed Weed Fish Culture Station, 14 Ben Hill Road, Grand Isle: This free event is designed for young anglers and families and offers basic fishing instruction, free fishing equipment to borrow and the chance for kids to hook a big trout in the hatchery pond. Learn more here.
Vermont History Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 8, at 109 State St., Montpelier: Visitors can see various exhibits, including "Freedom & Unity," "A Stitch in Time," "Calvin Coolidge: Vermont's President," and "Fairbanks Scales; Weighing the World." Admission by donation for residents and non-residents.
Vermont State Parks Centennial: Free day entry to all Vermont State Parks day use areas. Learn more about celebrating 100 years of Vermont State Parks at www.vermontparksforever.org/100 years.
Lorie DeHimer Concert at Townshend State Park, 12-3 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 2755 State Forest Road, Townshend: Acoustic music from local performer Lori DeHimer.
Fly a kite at Vermont State Historic Sites, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9.: Vermont's State Historic Sites want you to BYOK ? Bring Your Own Kite ? and fly it. If you don't have a kite, you can buy one in the gift shop.
Musical storytelling by Eli Elkus at Knight Point State Park, 3-5 p.m., Saturday, June 8, 44 Knights Point Road, North Hero: The concert is free with park entry. Elkus got his start busking in the streets of New England, combining folk music with storytelling. His performances draw on a repertoire of original songs and stories from his travels together with his partner, Lara Wahl. Meet at the park shelter.
For more information on Vermont Days, visit www.vermontdays.com.
Contact Dan D’Ambrosio at 660-1841 or [email protected]. Follow him on X @DanDambrosioVT.
This article originally appeared on Burlington Free Press: Vermont Days offers free admission to parks, historic sites, museums
