The sweetest vacation you’ll ever enjoy!
March 10 – 30, 2025
Experience the magic of Vermont’s sugaring season during Smugglers’ Notch Resort’s MapleFest Celebration! Nestled in the heart of Vermont’s legendary maple syrup region.
Smugglers’ is the perfect home base for your maple adventure. Visit local sugarhouses to meet passionate maple sugarmakers and discover the fascinating process behind crafting pure Vermont maple syrup. Enjoy snowshoeing and walking treks, indulge in specialty maple-inspired food and beverages, and savor delicious maple-themed dishes at our restaurants.
Get ready for days packed with fun, discovery, and a whole lot of sweetness—creating unforgettable vacation memories you’ll treasure forever!
VT MapleFest Celebration Features:
- March 22 & 23 – Maple Open House Weekend
- Celebrate Vermont Maple! Experience a live boil, sugar house tours, activities for the whole family, and plenty of maple treats! For a listing of open sugar houses around the state, visit vermontmaple.org
- Self-Guided Local Maple House Tour
- Learn about the inner workings of local sugar houses.
- Thursday 10:00 am – Maple Experience Snowshoe Trek – Intermediate level.
- Join us on a guided trek through Vermont’s pristine woods and learn about the liquid gold that runs through our maple trees. Learn to identify the different types of ample trees and techniques involved in maple sugaring, a time-honored Vermont tradition. Weather and trail conditions permitting. $35 per person, equipment provided. Preregistration required.
- Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Family Snowshoe Maple Scavenger Hunt—Join us for a maple-themed, self-guided family adventure. Strap on snowshoes, follow our clues, and enjoy exploring our beautiful trails. Complete your adventure with a bonfire!! $15 per person. Preregistration required.
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Daytime Tubing
Tube sliding at its best, the old fashioned way. We provide the tubes!
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Evening Tubing
Tubing will begin on December 16. Enjoy top-notch Tube Sliding on illuminated Sir Henry’s Hill with provided tubes!
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Glow Tubing
Experience the thrill of Glow Tubing on Sir Henry’s Hill, a one-of-a-kind, family-friendly activity for all ages.
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WinterAll AgesScience Show
Professor Pinhead makes Science FUN! Experiments and explosions – education and entertainment. Einstein meets the 3 Stooges (with only one stooge).
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WinterAll AgesIn It To Win It
Bring the whole family for an action-packed event filled with games of skill, chance, and plenty of laughter!
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WinterAll AgesThe Price is Close
Join us for The Price is Close, a fun Smuggs twist on the classic game show with prizes, laughter, and friendly competition for all ages!
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WinterAll AgesAprès Ski Party
Join us at Bootleggers’ Lounge for an Après Ski Party with drink specials, giveaways, and live entertainment by Jammin’ Sam!
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WinterAll AgesFamily Karaoke
Step up to the microphone and display your singing talents at Family Karaoke!
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WinterAll AgesFriendly Pirate Show
Pirate songs and dances like Shark in the Dark and Poop Deck Dance from Rockin’ Ron the Friendly Pirate’s albums, with special guest Mogul Mouse!
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Aqua Fitness
Join us for an aqua fitness class and experience the benefits of a full-body workout in a refreshing and welcoming environment.
Activities for everyone and every season!
At Smugglers’ Notch, the fun never stops! Whether you’re hitting the slopes in winter, exploring lush trails in spring, splashing in our pools during summer, or enjoying the vibrant foliage in fall, there’s always something exciting for every season. Come experience the year-round adventure that makes us America’s Family Resort!
