Things to do in Brattleboro, VT

8 events in Brattleboro, VT this week, Monday, November 9 to Sunday, November 15, from the Brattleboro daily edition and local listings. Updated November 9, 2026.

Today · Monday, November 9

  • Ahead of the Curb: Community Composting
    4:30 PM · Brooks Memorial Library · Free
    This educational session covers practical techniques for community composting. Attendees learn methods to reduce household food waste and improve local soil quality. It is open to community members interested in sustainable waste practices.
  • Long River Tai Chi
    5 PM · 118 Elliot
    This evening Tai Chi class emphasizes gentle movement, posture, and balance. The session offers a beginner-friendly environment geared toward physical wellness and relaxation. It is open to participants of all experience levels.
  • Brattleboro Energy Committee Meeting
    5:30 PM · Brooks Memorial Library · Free
    Town organizers meet to discuss local energy efficiency goals and neighborhood conservation initiatives. The gathering provides a public forum on municipal sustainability efforts. It is intended for residents and local advocates interested in Brattleboro energy policy.

Tomorrow · Tuesday, November 10

  • Selectboard Annual Budget Retreat
    8:30 AM · Rotch Learning Center · Free
    The Brattleboro Selectboard convenes for its annual retreat to review and plan municipal budget priorities. The meeting allows officials to evaluate town expenditures and fiscal planning. It is a public municipal meeting open to interested citizens.
  • Art & Exploration
    1:30 PM · Brooks Memorial Library · Free
    This library program offers hands-on creative activities and artistic exploration. Participants engage with various media and creative projects in a relaxed setting. It is open to library patrons and community members.
  • Read to a Dog
    3:30 PM · Brooks Memorial Library · Free
    Children practice their literacy skills by reading aloud to a gentle therapy dog in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. The session helps young learners build confidence and fluency in reading. It is designed for developing readers and their families.

Wednesday, November 11

  • Architecture + Design Film Series: The Desert of Forbidden Art
    6 PM · 118 Elliot · Free
    This screening presents the documentary The Desert of Forbidden Art as part of the ongoing Architecture + Design Film Series. The film chronicles how a collection of banned Soviet avant-garde art was covertly curated and preserved in Uzbekistan. It is open to film lovers, artists, and the general public.
  • In-Sight Photography Benefit: All the Beauty and the Bloodshed
    7 PM · Latchis Theatre · $10–25
    This benefit screening features Laura Poitras's acclaimed documentary All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, documenting the life and activism of photographer Nan Goldin. Proceeds support the In-Sight Photography Project and its educational programs. It is open to supporters of local youth arts and documentary cinema audiences.

Details are gathered from public sources. Check with the organizer before you go.

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