Schedule of Events
Funtastic Fridays are back at The Village Chocolate Shoppe at 471 Main Street, Bennington VT!
Looking for something fun to do on a Friday night? We have just the thing. Join us at The Village Chocolate Shoppe in Bennington Friday nights in July and August. NEW TIME: 5-7pm.
Here is a sneak peak at our events. They will look a bit different this year as we will not be holding them in the kitchen, but don't worry, it will still be lots of fun. Watch for details on Facebook and on our website.
Friday, July 7, 2023, 5:00pm
World Chocolate Day
The Village Chocolate Shoppe
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
If it begins with chocolate... it ends with a smile. We couldn't let this day go
by without a celebration. Join us for a chocolate mousse eating contest. Prizes awarded. Free!
Friday, July 14, 2023, 5:00pm
Make Your Own Chocolate Bar
The Village Chocolate Shoppe
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Make your own chocolate bar. You think you have the best combination for a candy bar? Come try your combination. Choose from a variety of ingredients and put them together. We have had to make some changes to this popular event but we're sure you'll still love it. $8 per bar
Friday, July 21, 2023, 5:00pm
Gelato Bonanza
The Village Chocolate Shoppe
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
Buy a small gelato and we will upgrade you to a medium at no charge. $3.75
Friday, August 4, 2023, 5:00pm
Chocolate Bingo
The Village Chocolate Shoppe
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
Join us for a night of BINGO and fun - VCS style complete with chocolate prizes. All proceeds to benefit Bennington Project Independence BPI. Extra cards will be available for purchase. $6
Friday, August 11, 2023, 5:00pm
Ice Cream Social
The Village Chocolate Shoppe
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
What better way to celebrate Battle Day? Choose from a huge variety of homemade gelato and a large variety of assorted toppings, including our famous hot fudge sauce. Don't forget the whip cream and a cherry! $6
Friday, August 18, 2023, 5:00pm
Beauty and The Beast
The Village Chocolate Shoppe
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
Celebrate this classic movie and play. Who can forget Mrs. Potts and her adorable son Chip. Everyone will be able to decorate a chocolate teapot to take home. Check back for more details. $6
Friday, September 1, 2023, 5:00pm
Chocolate Scavenger Hunt
The Village Chocolate Shoppe
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
471 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont
Check back for more details. TBD
Prior Events - 2022
November 26
Small Business Saturday - Chocolate Wreath / Hot Chocolate Snowman
November 25
Make Your Own Holiday Chocolate Bar
August 19
20th Anniversary Party
August 12
Ice Cream Social
August 5
Chocolate Bingo
July 22
Gelato Bonanza
July 15
Popcorn Treat
July 8
Make Your Own Chocolate Bar
July 1
Ukrainian Sweets
April 30
Become a Chocolatier - Make Chocolate Truffles Workshop
April 30
Decorate a Milk Chocolate Fish
Prior Events - 2021
November 27
Small Business Saturday - Make Your Own Hot Chocolate Bomb / Holiday Chocolate Bar
November 12
A Wine Tasting, Truffle Making Weekend
August 23
Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Park-McCullough
August 13
Ice Cream Social
August 6
Lemon Squeeze
August 1
Farmers & Artisan Market At Park McCullough
July 30
Make Your Own Chocolate Bar
July 23
Chocolate BINGO
July 19
Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Park-McCullough
July 9
VCS Strawberry Festival
July 4
Farmers & Artisan Market At Park McCullough
July 2
Happy Days Are Here Again! Party
June 21
Wine & Chocolate Tasting at Park-McCullough
Prior Events - 2019
December 1
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
November 30
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
November 29
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
August 23
Chocolate Bingo
August 16
Ice Cream Buffet
August 9
The Legend of Choco Man Celebration
August 2
Make Your Own Chocolate Bar
July 26
Dip Your Own Chocolate Treat
July 19
Gelato Bonanza
July 12
The Lion King Returns
July 5
Exploding Chocolate Bar
June 28
Sip and Swirl - Chocolate Style
Prior Events - 2018
November 25
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
November 24
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
November 23
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
August 24
Gold Rush - Chocolate Style
August 17
Under the Sea
August 10
Ice Cream Buffet
August 3
Frozen: For the First Time in Forever - The Chocolate Adventure Continues
July 27
Chocolate Domino Chain and Make Your Own Pizza
July 20
No Event Scheduled
July 13
Make Your Own Candy Bar
July 6
Chocolate Bingo and Health Fair
Prior Events - 2017
November 26
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
November 25
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
November 24
Thanksgiving Weekend Family Fun
September 1
15th Anniversary Gala
August 25
Sip and Swirl - Chocolate Style
August 18
Moana
August 11
Ice Cream Buffet
August 4
Chocolate Bingo
July 28
Sock Hop
July 21
No Event Scheduled
July 14
Make Your Own Candy Bar
July 7
Girl Scout Cookie's 100th Anniversary
Prior Events - 2016
September 4
Garlic and Herb Festival
September 3
Garlic and Herb Festival
September 2
No Event Scheduled
August 26
Chocolate Game Night
August 19
Star Wars
August 12
Ice Cream Buffet
August 5
Chocolate Bowl Sculpture
July 29
Blueberry Festival
July 22
No Event Scheduled
July 15
Make Your Own Candy Bar
July 8
Native American Night
July 1
Going Away Party for Ethan Allen
Prior Events - 2015
August 28
Chocolate Game Night
August 21
Feste Italiano
August 14
Ice Cream Buffet
August 7
Despicable Me
July 31
Make Your Own Candy Bar
July 24
Christmas in July
July 10
She's Having a Baby
Prior Events - 2014
December 7
Chocolate Expo (Hartford, CT)
November 29
Make Your Own Event
November 28
Chocolate Tasting at The Chocolatorium
October 3
Chocolate Extravaganza
September 5
Let's Make a Deal
August 22
SHHH!!! It's Time for a Baby Shower
August 15
Ice Cream Buffet
August 8
Make Your Own Candy Bar
August 1
Frozen - The Chocolate Adventure Begins
July 25
Mexican Fiesta Party
July 11
Motorcycle Rally
July 4
Independence Day Celebration
Prior Events - 2013
October 4
World Record Attempt - World's Largest Peanut Butter Cup!
September 6
Chocolate Race Cars
August 23
Chocolate Game Night
August 16
Ice Cream Buffet
August 9
Super Hero
August 2
Make Your Own Candy Bar
July 26
Chocolate Kitchen
July 12
Chocolate Pizza Party
July 5
Old Fashioned Taffy Pull
June 7
Cat's Galore
Prior Events - 2012
September 7
Village Chocolate Shoppe 10th Anniversary Celebration
August 24
Chocolate Game Night
August 17
Ice Cream Buffet
August 10
Long Trail Sticks
August 3
Make Your Own Candy Bar
July 27
S'Mores Night
July 13
Chocolate 101
July 6
Puff the Magic Dragon
