Our events
Our events
Make sure to attend one of our parent educator-led events near you.
At the Vermont French Learning Hub, we encourage everyone to host their own French playdate or activity at a public library, park or playground.
We provide you with tools and resources - our Gobox, and you design your own gathering.
Merci for helping us build a joyful, welcoming French-speaking community for Vermont families!
À très bientôt!
Dads & Kids Playdate with Dad Guild!
Dads & Kids Playdate with Dad Guild, Saturday, September 19, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Location: 266 Pine Street, inside the Soda Plant building, at the Guild Hall. Look for signs to Dad Guild!
Join Dad Guild and the VTFLH for our first joined playdate! This will be a fabulous chance for dads from French-speaking households to meet, connect, and play!
Alex and Paul will be there to greet you.
We hope to see many of you there!
For more about Dad Guild, visit: https://www.dadguild.org/what-we-do
Café de Rentrée en famille / Back-to-School Family Kickoff
Join us on Saturday, October 3rd from 10:30am-12:30pm for a French family back-to-school meet-up!
Kick off the fall with coffee, pastries, and conversation en français! Join us for a relaxed morning to reconnect with old friends, welcome new faces, and hear what's ahead for 2026/2027 with the Vermont French Learning Hub.
Location: Once again, we’ll be hosting at the Alliance Française building.
As we will provide food and beverages, please consider donating at our Donations page here. Thank you!
And THANK YOU to AFLCR for letting us use the space!
Family French Playdate
Join us Sunday, October 18, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM for our Family French Playdate & meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Sundays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities by level! Parents/caregivers can anticipate participating in games in French, as this is a fully immersive environment.
Fireside Chat - Zoom on raising bilingual children (Session 2)
Join us Monday, October 19, from 8:00pm 08:45pm for our second Fireside Chat online on “How to raise bilingual children in Vermont”:
RSVP: email rachelv@vermontfrenchlearninghub.org by Sunday, October 18th to receive the Zoom link.
Location: Zoom link will be sent to RSVPs.
Join us for our second informal Zoom conversation for families raising — or interested in raising — children in French and English.
Some families already speak French at home, others are just beginning. This discussion is open to all who want to support French alongside English during the early years.
Rachel will share more practical ideas for birth to age 10, with special attention to the key years 3–8: language habits at home, early reading, and simple ways to keep French present in an English-speaking environment.
Attendees will receive an updated free PDF prepared by Rachel Villéger : “Simple Ways to Support French at Home (Ages 0–8)”
A short guide with daily routines, book ideas, and practical tips for bilingual families.
Who should join
Parents of children 0–10 years old living in or near Chittenden County. If you attended our first Fireside Chat in April 2026, you may still enjoy this session and to hear from other parents about what worked for them.
Family French Playdate
Join us Sunday, November 15, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM for our Family French Playdate & meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Sundays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities by level! Parents/caregivers can anticipate participating in games in French, as this is a fully immersive environment.
Family French Playdate
Join us Sunday, January 17, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM for our Family French Playdate & meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Sundays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities by level! Parents/caregivers can anticipate participating in games in French, as this is a fully immersive environment.
Fête de la Galette des Rois
Join the Vermont French Learning Hub for its first event of 2026, and come celebrate carnival season with other francophone families.
Our event will include a Galette des Rois tasting & Mardi Gras craft. For the Galette des Rois tasting, we encourage participating families to make ahead and bring their OWN galette des rois to be considered in this fun-filled blind tasting competition. A simple 15-minute kid-friendly recipe is included in the event details but do not worry if you cannot make your own, there will be plenty to share!
VT French Learning Hub volunteers will also provide a themed story-time and engaging kid-friendly Mardi Gras craft for kiddos, to the sound of the song "J'aime la galette!".
The event will also be an opportunity for francophone families to continue to mingle in French and exchange around Carnival traditions from across the globe.
Family French Playdate
Join us Sunday, February 21, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM for our Family French Playdate & meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Sundays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities by level! Parents/caregivers can anticipate participating in games in French, as this is a fully immersive environment.
Family French Playdate
Join us Sunday, March 21, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM for our Family French Playdate & meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Sundays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities by level! Parents/caregivers can anticipate participating in games in French, as this is a fully immersive environment.
Family French Playdate
Join us Sunday, April 18, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM for our Family French Playdate & meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Sundays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities by level! Parents/caregivers can anticipate participating in games in French, as this is a fully immersive environment.
Family French Playdate
Join us Sunday, May 16, from 9:30AM to 10:30AM for our Family French Playdate & meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Sundays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities by level! Parents/caregivers can anticipate participating in games in French, as this is a fully immersive environment.
“Célébrons l’Eté” / Outdoor Picnic & Games at the Children’s Garden
Join us on Saturday, August 29th from 11am-1pm for a French family meet-up and outdoor picnic to enjoy all things Summer!
Join us for a relaxed outdoor French family playdate with summer games and activities, plenty of free play, and time to connect with other francophone and francophile families. Bring a picnic or snacks, a blanket, and come hang out—nothing formal, just a fun summer get-together en français!
Location: South Burlington Wheeler Homestead Children’s Garden. Lisa and Leslie will be there to greet you.
Please consider donating at our Donations page here. Thank you!!
Match France - Sénégal, Coupe du Monde 2026
C’est la Coupe du Monde 2026! Rejoignez-nous pour le premier match des equipes de France et du Sénégal.
Rejoignez-nous pour un match entre la France et le Sénégal, au Slide In Pub, le premier pub de foot du Vermont! Ce sera l’occasion de decouvrir un nouveau restaurant et bar local, et de profiter d’un bon moment ensemble.
Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups
Join us Monday, June 1, from 9:30am 10:30am for our Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups with Rachel
Location: the South Burlington Library in the Wiggle Room.
Rachel Villeger will be there and it is a great opportunity to speak French with other parents and learn more from Rachel about French immersion starting at a very young age.
Family French Playdate
Join us Thursday, May 21, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for our Family French Playdate & meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Thursdays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities by level!
“Célébrons le Printemps” at the Children’s Garden
Join us on Saturday, May 9th from 11am-1pm for a French family meet-up and outdoor playdate to enjoy all things Spring!
We’ll learn about spring, composting and sowing seeds, learn songs, play games and other age-appropriate activities. All ages are welcome and there will be a variety of options, all parent-led, including a gardening activity for the 5+ yo.
Location: South Burlington Wheeler Homestead Children’s Garden. Lisa and Leslie will be there to greet you.
As we will prepare and lead a gardening activity with supplies, on a first come first served basis, please consider donating at our Donations page here.
Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups
Join us Monday, May 4, from 9:30am 10:30am for our Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups with Rachel
Location: the South Burlington Library in the Wiggle Room.
Rachel Villeger will be there and it is a great opportunity to speak French with other parents and learn more from Rachel about French immersion starting at a very young age.
Family French Playdate
Join us Thursday, April 16, from 4 PM to 5:30 PM for our Family French Playdate & Gobox meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Thursdays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities!
Fireside Chat - Zoom on raising bilingual children
Join us Monday, April 6, from 8:00pm 09:00pm for our first Fireside Chat online on “How to raise bilingual children in Vermont”:
RSVP: email vtfrenchlh@gmail.com by April 5th to receive the Zoom link.
Location: Zoom link will be sent to RSVPs.
Join us for an informal Zoom conversation for families raising — or interested in raising — children in French and English.
Some families already speak French at home, others are just beginning. This discussion is open to all who want to support French alongside English during the early years.
We will share practical ideas for birth to age 10, with special attention to the key years 3–8: language habits at home, early reading, and simple ways to keep French present in an English-speaking environment.
Attendees will receive a free PDF prepared by Rachel Villéger : “Simple Ways to Support French at Home (Ages 0–8)”
A short guide with daily routines, book ideas, and practical tips for bilingual families.
Who should join
Parents of children 0–10 years old living in or near Chittenden County.
Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups
Join us Monday, April 6, from 9:30am 10:30am for our Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups with Rachel
Location: the South Burlington Library in the Wiggle Room.
Rachel Villeger will be there and it is a great opportunity to speak French with other parents and learn more from Rachel about French immersion starting at a very young age.
Family French Playdate
Join us Thursday, March 19, from 4 PM to 5:30 PM for our Family French Playdate & Gobox meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Thursdays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities!
Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups
Join us Monday, March 16, from 9:30am 10:30am for our Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups with Rachel
Location: the South Burlington Library in the Wiggle Room.
Rachel Villeger will be there and it is a great opportunity to speak French with other parents and learn more from Rachel about French immersion starting at a very young age.
Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups
Join us Monday, March 2, from 9:30am 10:30am for our Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups with Rachel
Location: the South Burlington Library in the Wiggle Room.
Rachel Villeger will be there and it is a great opportunity to speak French with other parents and learn more from Rachel about French immersion starting at a very young age.
Family French Playdate
Join us Thursday, February 19, from 4 PM to 5:30 PM for our Family French Playdate & Gobox meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Thursdays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities!
Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups
Join us Monday, February 16, from 9:30am 10:30am for our Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups with Rachel
Location: Bliss Bee, South Burlington on Market Street
Rachel Villeger will be there and it is a great opportunity to speak French with other parents and learn more from Rachel about French immersion starting at a very young age.
Fête de la Galette des Rois
Join the Vermont French Learning Hub for its first event of 2026, and come celebrate carnival season with other francophone families.
Our event will include a Galette des Rois tasting & Mardi Gras craft. For the Galette des Rois tasting, we encourage participating families to make ahead and bring their OWN galette des rois to be considered in this fun-filled blind tasting competition. A simple 15-minute kid-friendly recipe is included in the event details but do not worry if you cannot make your own, there will be plenty to share!
VT French Learning Hub volunteers will also provide a themed story-time and engaging kid-friendly Mardi Gras craft for kiddos, to the sound of the song "J'aime la galette!".
The event will also be an opportunity for francophone families to continue to mingle in French and exchange around Carnival traditions from across the globe.
Family French Playdate
🎲 Join us Thursday, January 15, from 4 PM to 5:30 PM for our Family French Playdate & Gobox meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Activity Room.
Volunteers will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Thursdays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities!
Family French Playdate
🎲 Join us Thursday, December 18, from 4 PM to 5:30 PM for our December Family French Playdate & Gobox meet-up.
Location update: South Burlington Library, Study Rooms 1 & 2 Upstairs.
Martin will be there and bring the Gobox, with books to practice reading, coloring, games to play, and our Lunii, all in French. These Thursdays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities!
Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups
👶 Join us Monday, December 15, from 9:30am 10:30am for our December Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups with Rachel
Location: the South Burlington Library in the Wiggle Room.
Rachel Villeger will be there and it is a great opportunity to speak French with other parents and learn more from Rachel about French immersion starting at a very young age.
Event Two
Monthly Family Thursday French Playdates from 4pm to 5:30pm. These structured playdates are hosted by a different family each month and provide an opportunity to learn French and play together.
The Vermont French Learning Hub provides a Gobox for those hosting, which comes with books to practice reading, coloring activities, games to play, and a story-teller Lunii, all in French!
These Thursdays can also include Lego building and other age-appropriate activities!
Event One
Recurring Infant/Toddler French Meet-ups with Rachel, every other Monday, from 9:30am 10:30am at the South Burlington Library in the Wiggle Room.
Rachel Villeger will be there and it is a great opportunity to speak French with other parents and learn more from her about French immersion starting at a very young age.