Photo by Jenn Wheeler

Special Events

Celebration of Life of Al Godreau, 1936-2024

On Saturday May 17 th we will be gathering to celebrate the life of Albert Godreau. While Al passed on November 30, 2024, we wanted to wait for Spring, reflecting Al’s love of nature and of Arlington. The event will take place at 1PM in the Performing Arts Center at Arlington Common, Route 7A, Arlington, Vermont.

We hope that you will join us.

Coffee Hour with Rep. Kathleen James and Rob Hunter

Please join us for our 9 am coffee hour for a chance to meet with your state representatives. Here is your opportunity to ask questions, learn more about the issues and understand how they are voting and why. These informal meetings are open to all residents of the Bennington-4 district, which covers Arlington, Manchester, Sandgate and part of Sunderland.

May 24th at 9:00 am

In the Watkins House at the Arlington Common

Open Mic Night at the Arlington Common!

The Arlington Common is excited to offer

OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Join us on the last Friday of every month in the Performance Hall

All performers are welcome!

If you are not a performer please come and

cheer them on!

7:30-9:30 pm

PICKLEBALL CLINICS COMING SOON!

A clinic for every ability!

Check out our events page to see what clinic works for you.

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, June 1, 2025

4:00 to 5:00 pm

New Club coming soon to the Arlington Common!

A late night game of checkers, at the railroad yard. Created and photographed by John Schaub

Scale Model Builders Group, will hold an informational meeting on

Saturday, June 7th

9:30 to 10:30am.

If you have an interest in model railroads, model airplanes, boats, ships, cars, trucks or military models and dioramas please join us!

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

Here’s what’s happening!

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

Fly Tying Club Thursday, January 11 6:30 pm

What we can do together!

The Arlington Common is a community hub that enhances and strengthens the Arlington area through community, creativity, and wellness.