Vermont's Magnificent 7 Events This Weekend

The Magnificent 7 events in and around Vermont this weekend include a variety of activities for all ages and interests. The Howl’ween Dog Costume Contest in Burlington is a highlight, with dogs and their humans parading their costumes down Church Street Marketplace. The event includes prizes in categories such as Silliest, Most Original, and Best in Show.

Lost Nation Theater in Montpelier will host An Edgar Allen Poe Halloween on Friday, Oct. 30, paying homage to the master of the macabre. The event includes treats, a costume contest, and performances of creepy poems like The Raven and Spirits of the Dead.

On Thursday, Oct. 29, Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock will host Built to Last: A Fireside Chat With Carhartt’s Archive Dave, covering the history and legacy of the workwear company.

Middlebury College will present Cocoon on Friday, Oct. 30, an evening of unscripted true tales inspired by The Moth. The theme of Curveball will ignite the event.

The Burlington Baroque Festival Singers and L’Harmonie des saisons will present Requiem for a King on Friday, Oct. 30, and Sunday, Nov. 1, at two locations.

Beetlejuice fans will be excited to learn that the old schoolhouse featured in the film is still standing in East Corinth. The sold-out Beetle Ball will take place there on Saturday, Oct. 31.

The SEABA Center’s seasonally appropriate group exhibit Night Shades will close on Saturday, Oct. 31, showcasing works by 75 Vermont artists in a range of mediums.