Getaway Vacations Blog

Maine is a great place to visit any time of year, but there are some extra special events coming up that you might want to plan your trip around. From food festivals to art exhibitions, there’s something for everyone in Maine this season. Read on for our top picks of upcoming events in Maine.  Paint the Town Red in Kennebunkport in February Each February, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport ‘Paint the Town...

Make sure to spend the last days of summer on an exciting getaway vacation to Killington Labor Day Weekend. The city is offering plenty of exciting events and activities during this time, making sure it will be your best weekend in Killington yet! KMBC Bike Bum Race Series Killington is hosting several recurring events over the summer season that continue throughout Labor Day Weekend. Get to Killington early to catch...

You might know Killington, Vermont as the one of the best winter sport destinations in all of New England, but did you know it is the perfect place for a getaway for Mother’s Day? May is the perfect time of year to visit Killington as the weather begins to warm and the winter visitors start to leave. Plan for the perfect vacation for your loved one with this Killington Mother’s...

You can make your travel plans to any destination for the upcoming holidays this year. But when planning a trip for your family, you should only plan for the best trip possible. You can find just that when you make plans to visit Killington, Vermont during any holiday of the year. Here is why you should consider a Killington vacation: Best Skiing in Vermont Killington is perhaps most well-known for...

Remember the days when you could party all night and get up and go to work or school the next morning with barely a blink? Sometimes you wore sunglasses until noon, many times your hair was in a messy bun and the remnants of last night’s makeup were puddled under your eyes, and most times by 10 AM you were 100% back to your normal self! We remember and we...

Killington, Vermont is a place of incredible fun and beauty, making it the perfect place for a vacation. As the winter comes around, this is especially true because you can find exceptional peace in these Green Mountains with their white caps. Apart from endless beauty, you can also count on endless great events this winter providing unique ways to spend a day. The following are three Vermont winter events in Killington...

With each visit to Killington, Vermont you cannot help but find something new to love about this town. You could travel there every year for the rest of your life and still find something new every time. Much of this is a result of an endless selection of festivals and parades that come through town every single year. The following three Killington events are ones that you will not want...

People come to Killington, Vermont in the summer for its amazing weather, beauty, and fun. Another aspect of what makes Killington a great place to visit is the great events, and there are no better than those that come with the Killington 4th of July holiday. Of course, you can see great fireworks, but there is so much more to enjoy about Independence Day activities around Killington. The following are...

No matter where you choose to celebrate, Thanksgiving is a holiday filled with emotion. This is the time of year where you begin to realize just how much you have to be thankful for, and we don’t judge you for any tears that may be shed! Unfortunately, the stresses that can accompany this wonderful holiday can often push away the gratitude, with resentment and anger moving to the forefront—especially if...

You don’t need to travel to Munich for a great Oktoberfest celebration. Since 2015, Killington Resort has celebrated German culture with an Oktoberfest extravaganza, one of our favorite Killington VT events! Listen to fantastic live music, indulge in some delicious brats, and (of course) enjoy refreshing German beer. Oktoberfest is typically held the second weekend of October and lasts for two days. So grab a beer stein and pull up...

Are you a fan of orchestral, choral, or chamber music? If so, you need to attend a concert by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra! It’s the oldest state-assisted orchestra in the country and presents around 40 live shows each year. Whether in a historic building or beautiful outdoor venue, the Orchestra provides affordable, high-quality performances to the public throughout the state of Vermont. Here are some of the VSO’s most anticipated...

Are you an ameteur skier looking to show off your skills? Consider competing in the Bear Mountain Mogul Challenge! This highly anticipated event returns to Killington, Vermont in April and is one of the hottest on-snow parties the East Coast has to offer. The competition will heat up as skiers take to the slopes of Outer Limits to battle for a place in the finals. Whether you want to participate...