Beyond the Slopes: Your Guide to Community Life in Killington, VT

The Killington Parks and Recreation Department is the heartbeat of local community programming. Run by Recreation Director Rebecca Claffey and her team, they offer year-round activities for all ages. Think youth basketball, open gym nights, summer camps, and seasonal events.

Their office is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 2 PM, and you can reach them at recdirector@killingtontown.com or (802) 422-3717. Registration for programs runs through their MyRec portal.

Current Programs

• •Mini-Hoopers for 1st and 2nd graders
• •Double Diamond Youth Hockey program
• •Open Gym sessions for the community
• •Public Ice Skating daily at the Johnson Recreation Ice Rink

One of the newest additions to Killington's community infrastructure is the Johnson Recreation Ice Rink , a brand new outdoor skating facility that opened in late December. It has quickly become a community gathering spot.

The rink is a community-funded project, and they are still accepting donations. Whether you are a figure skater, a hockey player, or just want to do a few laps with a hot cocoa afterward, it is the kind of place that brings people together on a cold Vermont evening.

Pro tip for remote workers: take a midday skate break. The rink is usually quieter during work hours, and nothing resets your brain like 20 minutes on the ice.

The Sherburne Memorial Library at 2998 River Road is the living room of the Killington community. Free to all Vermont residents and Killington property taxpayers, it is so much more than a place to borrow books.

Upcoming Events

• •Mardi Gras Celebration (February 17): Stop by for Cajun-themed festivities all day on Fat Tuesday
• •Storytime with Mrs. Kate (Every Friday, 10:30 AM): Books, songs, and crafts for the little ones
• •Vermont Fairy Tale Festival (September 19, 2026): A full-day family festival from 10 AM to 4 PM. Vendor applications are open now!

Regular Programming

• •Sip and Spell: An adults-only spelling bee at The Summit Lodge with pasta bar and drinks. Became a hit event in its second year
• •River Road Concert Series (Summer): Free outdoor concerts hosted at the library, scheduled by Parks and Rec
• •Museum and Park Passes: Borrow free or reduced-admission passes to Billings Farm, ECHO Leahy Center, Wonderfeet Kids Museum, and Lake Champlain Maritime Museum
• •E-books and audiobooks through the Green Mountain Library Consortium

Killington's community calendar goes well beyond the slopes. Here are some highlights that keep the town buzzing all year:

And if you are willing to drive 45 minutes, the legendary Tunbridge World's Fair (September 17 to 20, 2026) is a Vermont institution. Four days of agriculture, horse pulling, antique displays, and the kind of genuine rural culture that has been running since 1867.

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Killington is different because the community infrastructure actually exists. There are places to meet people that are not bars. There are programs for your kids. There is a library that throws spelling bees and hosts free concerts. There is an ice rink where you will see the same faces every week.

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The mountain gets you here. The community keeps you here.