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Special Events
Arlington Common Authors Book Festival
Are you a writer, a reader, a lover of books? Join us for this fun and informative free event!
Saturday, June 28, 2025
10 am - 4 pm
Open Mic Night at the Arlington Common!
The Arlington Common is excited to announce its first Open-Mic Night!
Join us in the Performance Hall
Friday, February 28, 2025
7:30-9:30 pm
The Life of Lucy Terry Prince
Lucy Terry Prince is considered to be America's first Black poet. In celebration of Black History Month, local historian Avis Hayden will explore six generations of the Prince family.
February 23, 2025
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Free admission!
Robert Frost in Arlington and Beyond
Join resident and author Phil Holland as he looks at Frost's connections to Arlington and other sites in Bennington County.
Sunday, April 6th
4:00 to 5:00 pm
Edith Ro0sevelt and her 1894 visit to Old Bennnington
In 1894 Edith Roosevelt, wife of Theodore who was then a US Civil Service Commissioner, visited Bennington, VT. In this program, Bob Tegart will share some of the details of their stay in town.
Sunday, April 6th
4:00 to 5:00 pm
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Saturdays 9:00 to 11:00 am
Third Thursday of the month 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Mondays 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Wednesdays 12:00 to 1:00 pm
