Barre City Recreation Department

11/01/2026

⛸️ PUBLIC SKATING IS COMING BACK TO THE BOR! 🏒

Ready to get back on the ice? We're looking forward to welcoming the community for another season of Public Skating at the Barre Outdoor Recreation (BOR)!

OUR PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE:

📅 Tuesdays: 6:00–7:00 PM
📅 Sundays: 2:00–4:00 PM

🗓️ November 8, 2026 – February 28, 2027

📍 Barre Outdoor Recreation (BOR)
25 Auditorium Hill, Barre

🎉 FREE ADMISSION WHILE WE HIRE!

While we continue hiring staff for the season, Public Skating admission will be FREE to the community!

Please note:

No skate rentals will be available until staff are hired.

Once staffing is in place, regular admission rates will take effect:

Children: $4.00

Adults: $5.00

Limited skate rentals: $3.00

👥 Planning a group outing? Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more with advance arrangements through the Recreation Office.

📣 WE'RE HIRING! We're looking for Skate Guards and Cashiers to join our BOR team!

For more information or group arrangements:
📞 802-476-0257
📧 [email protected]

Grab your skates, bring your friends and family, and come enjoy some time on the ice!

We can't wait to see you at the rink! ❄️

10/31/2026

⛸️ FREE LUNCHTIME OPEN SKATING AT THE BOR! ❄️

Need a midday break? Come enjoy some ice time at the Barre Outdoor Recreation (BOR)!

We're offering FREE OPEN SKATING twice a week throughout the winter!

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Barre Outdoor Recreation (BOR)

🗓️ November 3, 2026 – February 25, 2027

A few things to know before you head to the rink:

FREE admission!

No staff on duty.

No skate rentals available.

Skate at your own risk.

No Open Skating on:
November 26 and December 24.

Bring your skates, take a break from the daily routine, and enjoy some time on the ice!

Questions? Contact the Recreation Department:
📞 802-476-0257
📧 [email protected]

We hope to see you on the ice! ⛸️

10/30/2026

🎃👻 TOMORROW IS THE DAY, BARRE! 👻🎃

Ready for some Halloween fun? 🧡🖤

Barre City Recreation will be joining the fun with a trunk at Halloween in Barre’s Trunk or Treat tomorrow, and we can’t wait to see you there!

🍬 Bring the kiddos, wear those costumes, and stop by to say hello!

📅 Saturday, October 31st
📍 Currier Park
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Whether you’re a little ghost, a superhero, a princess, or something spooky, we hope you’ll come out and celebrate with us!

👻 We’ll see you tomorrow, Barre! 🎃🧡

10/30/2026

Kids and their adults are invited to come to the Children’s Room in costume this Saturday, Oct. 31st at 10:30AM for a Halloween Storytime with Mr. Ian, followed by a haunted house craft activity. Stick around in downtown Barre afterwards for the Halloween Costume Parade at 2:45 (line up at 2:30 in Depot Square), followed by Trunk or Treating in Currier Park from 3PM to 5PM!

10/30/2026

🏒 FREE STICK N' PUCK IS BACK AT THE BOR! 🏒

Looking for a way to get out on the ice during the day? Grab your stick, puck, and skates and head to the BOR!

We're offering FREE Stick N' Puck on:

📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Barre Outdoor Recreation (BOR)
25 Auditorium Hill, Barre

🗓️ November 2, 2026 – February 24, 2027

A few things to know:

Free entry!

No staff on duty.

No rentals available.

Skate at your own risk.

No Stick N' Puck on the following holidays:
November 11, January 18, and February 15.

Come enjoy some ice time and make the most of winter! ❄️

Questions? Contact the Recreation Department at 802-476-0257 or [email protected].

See you at the rink! 🏒

10/27/2026

🎃👻 Barre City Recreation is joining the Halloween fun! 👻🎃

We’ll have a trunk at this Saturday’s Halloween in Barre Trunk or Treat at Currier Park, and we can’t wait to see everyone!

🍬 Stop by, show off those costumes, and enjoy an afternoon full of Halloween fun with our Barre community!

📍 Currier Park
📅 Saturday, October 31st
🕒 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

We hope to see all our little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, princesses, and everyone in between! 🧙‍♀️🦇

Happy Halloween from Barre City Recreation! 🧡🖤🎃

10/27/2026

⛸️ REMINDER: WE’RE HIRING AT THE BOR! ❄️

Looking for a seasonal, part-time opportunity? The City of Barre Recreation Department is looking for dependable team members to join us at the Barre Outdoor Recreation (BOR) Arena for the upcoming ice season!

Open Positions:
⭐ Skate Guards
⭐ Cashiers

If you’re interested in gaining experience, working in a fun and active environment, and being part of your community, we’d love to hear from you!

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, November 6, 2026

📧 Submit your cover letter and résumé to [email protected] or visit the City of Barre’s employment webpage for more information and application details:

🔗 https://www.barrecity.org/employment-applications.html

Please share this post to help us spread the word! Let’s get the word out and build our BOR team! 🏒⛸️

10/21/2026

🍂🌿 A Bit About Invasives: Join Us at the Cow Pasture!

Curious about invasive plants and do you wonder if you have some of your own?

Join the Cow Pasture Stewardship Committee for a hands-on workshop to learn what invasive species are, why they can be harmful, how to identify three common invasive plants, and what you can do to help!

📅 October 24 | 9:30–11:00 AM
🌧️ Rain date: October 25
📍 Meet near the kiosk at the top of Maplewood Avenue, at the Barre City Cow Pasture entrance.

🥾 Bring sturdy walking shoes. Leather gloves are helpful but not required.

Bring your curiosity and enjoy a morning learning on our local trails in this beautiful space!

We hope to see you there! 🌱

10/21/2026