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.

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.

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!

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

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!!

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.

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. 

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! 

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.

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. 

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! 

 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.

 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. 

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! 

 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. 

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. 

 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! 

 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. 

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.

🎲 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! 

🎲 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! 

👶 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.