Fear ye not: Thy gowns and doublets shall not lay abandoned ’til summer, for the Winter Renaissance Faire arriveth in the hamlet of Essex Junction. The family-friendly festivities run for two days and feature music, performances, demonstrations, and an artisan alley of craftspeople and mead makers from across New England. Revelers witness all sorts of medieval mayhem, from battle reenactments by the Brotherhood of the Arrow and Sword to lilting harmonies by the Ladies of Integrity, Aristocracy, Repute and Society.

Price: $5-30; free for kids under 6.