Village Recreation Area
Daily 9:00 am - dusk
Located adjacent to the main parking lot.
Offers a sand volleyball court, basketball court, shuffleboard, cornhole, gaga ball and horseshoes. Volleyballs and basketballs are available in the box next to The Alley.
Morse Mining Company
Daily 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Located near the Tennis and Family Fun Center.
Calling all rockhounds! Try your hand at panning for minerals and rocks with the Morse Mining Company. Weather permitting. $9 plus tax for a 5 pound bag of rough.
Adult Volleyball
Daily 10:00 am
Located at the Village Recreation Area, behind The Alley.
Join in the competitive fun at the volleyball courts. Ages 18 & older, under 18 will not be allowed to participate.
Nature Center
Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Located near the Mountainside Water Playground
Wondering what type of frog you saw in the pond or whose tracks were crossing the stream? Come to the Nature Center to learn more about the ecology of Smugglers’ Notch! Here, you’ll find educational exhibits, hands-on displays, and lots of nature books and games.
Awesome Arts & Crafts
Sunday, 9:00 am - 10:15 am & 10:30 am - 11:45 am
Join us for a creative and unique art project in the white tent on the Village Green. All ages. Under the white tent on the Village Green. First come, first served.
Family Gaga Ball
Sunday, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us for a family fun game of Gaga Ball at the pit by the basketball courts.
First come, first served. Comfortable carrying capacities in place. In case of inclement weather this event will be cancelled.
Smuggsational Family Social
Sunday, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Jammin’ Sam on the Village Green for some singing, dancing, family games and highlights of the week’s events. All ages. Meet on the Village Green.
Available June 11 - August 27
Acoustic Duo
Sunday 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Jammin’ Sam for some excellent music in a relaxed setting. Seating on the Village Green. Available 6/11/23-8/27/23
Farmers' Market
Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Join us in the Courtyard of the Village Center for your produce and delectable treats you will need for a great week ahead. Farmers and vendors will be on hand with fresh produce, cheese, wine, meat, maple syrup, and desserts.
Water Wars Family Challenge
Monday & Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Thursday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join us for wet and wild family fun. Meet at Water Wars on the lower Village Green. Beginning 6/13/2023 - 8/25/23. Open 9:00am - noon, 8/18 & 8/25.
Smuggs I-Did-A-Cart
Monday, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join the Big Air Dummy Derby using an assortment of supplies such as duct tape, balloons, paints, and cardboard - all supplemented by your imagination - to build your derby dummy.
Open Studio Candle Making
Monday 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm &
Thursday, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us in the FunZone Party Room for a candle making experience like no other. You’ll be able to create a functional, colorful keepsake by layering different colored wax “sand” into a #smuggslove glass votive jar. Ages 5 & older. $10 per candle. Pay at the event.
Mountainside BYOBBQ Party
Monday 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Join your neighbors for an old-fashioned family picnic. Meet new friends and learn about the week ahead. Complimentary community barbecue grill and condiments are provided. Bring your own entrée for your family to grill. Meet at Mountainside Water Playground.
Family Splash Down and Lagoon Pirate Party
Monday 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Friendly Pirate host this wild water party at Mountainside Water Playground. Music, merriment, and prizes abound. This event is cancelled in case of inclement weather.
No Strings Marionettes
Monday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Bring the whole family and journey with hand-crafted puppets into enchanting tales and a world of imagination and laughter. Meet at the white tent on the Village Green. In case of inclement weather this event moves into the Meeting House.
Adult Game Show Night
Monday - 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Test your wits during an evening of fun with your host, Jammin’ Sam. Meet in the lower level of the Meeting House.
The Friendly Pirate's Raingutter Regatta
Tuesday, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Create your own ship from materials provided by the Activities Crew. See who has the fastest seafarin' ship to sail down the raingutters. Meet at the white tent on the Village Green.
Friendly Pirate Family Sing-Along
Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm & Friday, 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate presents pirate songs and lore for ALL ages. History, geography, nautical themes, and boatloads of wordplay. At the Adventure Tent on the Village Green.
Friendly Pirate Bingo
Tuesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm &
Thursday 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rockin' Ron the Friendly Pirate is your host for Pirate themed bingo. Tuesday on the Village Green in the Adventure Tent, Thursday in the FunZone 2.0 Party Room.
Haunted History
Tuesday, 6:30 pm
Gather round for scary and strange stories native to Vermont. Then enjoy a walk back to the Village in the gathering darkness with more chilling tales along the way. Hosted by Rockin' Ron Carter. Preregistration is required by 3:00 pm. Ages 10 and up due to story content. Meets at the FunZone 2.0.
Family Games on the Green
Tuesday 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Join Jammin' Sam and the activities team for some good old-fashioned fun on the Village Green. Sign up for the Corn Hole Tournament (16 & older), try your hand at a variety of life-sized games. Corn Hole sign-up is at the Tennis Center, ext. 1173
Tie-Dye Smuggs Style
Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm, Friday, 10:30 am - 11:45 am, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Join our staff for a 60's inspired tie-dye blast. Swirl and style your own Smuggs t-shirt as a keepsake of your family vacation. $18 per person. Advance registration required. Space is limited. Meet at the white tent on the Village Green.
Comedy Night for Adults
Tuesday 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Professional comedians will have you in stitches! Cover charge includes two drinks and lots of laughs! $20 per person. Doors open at 8:30 pm, show starts around 8:45 pm.
Available June 13 - August 22, 2023. This event will take place on July 3, 2023 due to other festivities on July 4, 2023.
Sam's Jam
Tuesday, 9:00 pm
Jammin' Sam will be joined by a rotating group of local musicians in Bootleggers' Lounge.
Movie Night on the Village Green
Tuesday 8:45 pm - 10:00 pm
Favorite feature films will be shown on our state-of-the-art 12-foot inflatable Open Air Cinema™ screen. Bring your own blanket and snacks for old time family fun. All ages. On the Village Green.
Big Smuggle
Wednesday, 9:00 am - 10:15 am, 10:30 am - 11:45 am, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm, 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Family teams navigate a race course consisting of several challenge stations before returning to the finish. Pre-registration required.Ages 5 & older. Meet on the Village Green. Available 6/14/23 - 8/23/23.
Marko's Family Magic Show
Wednesday, 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm & 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Join us for Marko’s Family Magic Show at the Village Green Adventure Tent. First-come, first-served. There will not be a 5:00 pm show on 6/14, 6/21 & 8/30.
Family Bingo
Wednesday, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for family bingo in the Meeting House. There will not be a 7:00 pm bingo on 6/14, 6/21 & 8/30.
Bonfire Sing-Along
Wednesday 8:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Round out your evening with a good old-fashioned sing-along around the bonfire on the Village Green with Jammin' Sam.
Note: this activity will be replaced with a special Solstice Celebration on June 21.
Marko's Hypnosis Show - Adults
Wednesday, 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Marko the Magician will hypnotize volunteers from the audience and have everyone else rolling in the aisles! Marko is a Smuggs favorite! In the Meeting House. $20 per person. 21 & older only, valid ID required. Available 6/14/23 - 8/23/23. Doors open at 8:30 pm, show starts around 8:45 pm.
Adult Karaoke
Wednesday & Friday 9:00 pm
Be the next Smuggs Idol - be prepared to sing your heart out! In Bootleggers' Lounge
Family Scavenger Hunt
Thursday 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Journey around the Village following our clues, you might even learn something new. All ages. Meet at the White Tent on the Village Green.
Family Creature Feature
Thursday, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join our resident professor as he brings an exotic animal to visit for a unique learning experience. All ages. Meet at the white tent on the village green.
Science Show
Thursday 1:00 pm
Professor Pinhead makes Science FUN! Experiments and explosions - education and entertainment. Einstein meets the 3 Stooges (with only one stooge). Meet in the FunZone 2.0 Party Room.
Must See! — Vermont Country Fair
Thursday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on the Village Green, alive with color, laughter, and music for an old-fashioned evening of family fun. Jammin' Sam hosts this magical evening of games, races, food, and music.
Available June 15 - August 24
Smuggs House Band
Thursday, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm It's time to crank it up with Jammin' Sam and the House Band! Playing artists such as Johnny Cash, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones. Seating on the Village Green. Available 6/15/23-8/24/23.
Live Music - Adults
Thursday, 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Come check out great tunes by Loose Moose in Bootleggers' Lounge. 21 & older.
Tie-Dye Smuggs Style
Tuesday 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm, Friday, 10:30 am - 11:45 am, 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm Join our staff for a 60's inspired tie-dye blast. Swirl and style your own Smuggs t-shirt as a keepsake of your family vacation. $18 per person. Advance registration required. Space is limited. Meet at the white tent on the Village Green.
Archery
Friday 10:30 am – 12:00 noon
Learn how to shoot a bow with Level 4 National training system Coach John Fleury brought to you by Pelkey’s Archery.
$50 per person, per session. Advanced sign-up is required as space is limited. Ages 12 & older. Meet near the Morse Highlands Lift.
Family Pedal Go Cart Race
Friday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
On the Village Green, teams race to the finish with our life-sized pedal carts. No guts no glory!! First come, first served. In case of inclement weather this event will be cancelled. Guests must be able to pedal cart on their own.
Family Phew'd
Friday 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for our Smugglers’ Notch Family Feud. In the lower level of the Meeting House. Available 6/9/23-8/25/23.
Water Rockets • STEM
Saturday 9:00 am - 10:15 am & 10:30 am - 11:45 am Learn about physics as you design, build, and launch a model water rocket. How high will they go? It's up to your team to figure out a design that is best for flight! Ages 6 & older. Meet at the white tent on the Village Green. Must be present at the start of the activity. Available 6/10/23 - 8/26/23.
Space Landing Challenge • STEM
Saturday, 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm Mission: Keep your astronauts safe when landing on Mars! It's up to your team to learn about physics as you design and build a pod to safely land your astronauts on Mars! Ages 6 & older. Meet at the white tent on the Village Green. Must be present at the start of the activity. Available 6/10/23 - 8/26/23.
Family Bingo
Saturday, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for family bingo in the Meeting House. Available 6/10/23 - 8/26/23.
DJ Poolside Dance Party
Saturday, 7:00 pm
Join us for a DJ Dance Party poolside at Courtside Pool.
Saturday Courtside Dive-In Movie
8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Join us for a splashin’ good time with a family movie, poolside, on our state-of-the-art 12 foot inflatable Open Air Cinema™ screen. This event will be cancelled due to inclement weather. Available 6/17/23 - 9/2/23.
Adult DJ Requests
Saturday 9:00 pm
Join us in Bootleggers' Lounge for an adult DJ request party.