LOOKING FOR THINGS TO DO IN BURLINGTON? CHECK OUT THIS LIST OF UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE BURLINGTON AREA.
This autumn, Burlington is alive with activities for everyone. Check out a show at the VT Comedy Club, explore exhibits at the ECHO Leahy Center, or enjoy Jazz Thursdays at Foam Brewers. Art lovers should visit BCA Burlington City Arts, and sports fans can catch UVM's soccer, field hockey, and soon basketball and ice-hockey. From music to markets, there's something happening every week, ensuring a lively Burlington experience
- Citizen Cider
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday night at 6:30 PM for trivia hosted by Small Batch Trivia! Prizes for round winners and a gift card for the overall winner! This is a free, all ages event.
- ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain
- Recurring daily
Step into a prehistoric world with Dinosaur Safari! From January 17 through September 7, 2026, embark on an unforgettable journey through an immersive jungle setting where life-size animatronic dinosaurs—including the mighty T. Rex and formidable Triceratops—move, roar, and come…
- AO Glass
- Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Stop by our glassblowing factory and store on 416 pine street, open from 10-3! Our flagship retail space and factory have become a cultural institution in Burlington. Come in to learn more about glass, watch traditional glassblowing, and shop our bespoke handblown glassware. AO…
Join us for a community Seed Swap at the Brewery! Bring your extra seeds, discover something new for your garden, and connect with fellow plant lovers. Whether you’re a seasoned grower or just getting started, this is a great way to share, trade, and take home something fresh for…
- Original Skiff + Oyster
- Recurring daily
Skiff Oyster Hour - freshly shucked half-priced oysters every night from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
- The Lazy Goat Tavern at The Essex
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
Join us every Wednesday at The Lazy Goat Tavern for Smash Burger Night. Pick your protein, choose your style, and enjoy your burger your way. Vegetarian options available, starting at $14.
- Perkins Pier
- Recurring daily
Enjoy and see the most of Burlington on one hour tour. Burlington is known for our old tourist attractions. With the new Amtrak, you arrive at the Burlington station and hop on to Burlington tours trolley. We take you on an amazing ride beginning at the Waterfront on Lake…
- The Venetian Soda Lounge
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
🤓 CALLING ALL TRIVIA BUFFS & QUIZ MASTERS! 🤓 Put your knowledge to the test at the Venetian Soda Lounge's Trivia Night! 📚🌟 Join us every Wednesday for an exciting and challenging evening filled with fun facts and friendly competition! WIN PRIZES!🎉 📍 Where: Venetian Soda…
- Original Skiff + Oyster
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday
$10 Burger all night $10 Frozen Drinks $5 Original Skiff Mexican Lager Live Music 6pm - 8 pm Bob Wagner with Special Guests
In his ongoing project to play a concert in every one of Vermont's 252 municipalities, David tailors each program to the history and features of the hosting town. However, certain pieces that speak to statewide matters are often repeated, and the Ohavi Zedek concert is centered…
18+ $12 adv | $15 dos 7:30pm doors | 8pm show Frail Talk (Insta | Website | Bandcamp | Spotify | Youtube) Formed in the foothills of Northern Colorado in early 2020, Alex Woodchek and Cor Wright of Frail Talk are creating a blooming universe of squiggly indie music for squiggly…
- The Lazy Goat Tavern at The Essex
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Join us every Thursday at The Lazy Goat Tavern for Music Bingo from 6–8 PM. Grab your friends, sing along to songs you know, and test your music knowledge while enjoying great food and drinks. It’s a fun way to spend the evening, with prizes you’ll love - and it’s free to…
- Four Quarters Brewing
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Come test your knowledge and drink some beer! Trivia night is every Thursday night starting at 6pm, see you there!
A program collecting all the Oscar-nominated animated short films at the 98th Academy Awards. BUTTERFLY Florence Miailhe | 15 | France A poignant retelling of Olympic swimmer Alfred Nakache’s life, from his rise to fame to surviving Auschwitz. FOREVERGREEN Nathan Engelhardt…
BUTCHER’S STAIN Meyer Levinson-Blount | 26 | Israel A Palestinian butcher working at an Israeli supermarket is accused of tearing down the Israeli hostage posters in the break room. A FRIEND OF DOROTHY Lee Knight | 21 | UK When JJ accidentally kicks his football into Dorothy’s…
We’re bringing our squad to Burlington cutie Bar Renée! Executive Chef Eric has crafted a New England Hygge menu of cozy comfort food that will warm your core for the last leg of this cold winter. You’ll order your food selections at the counter with us, and we’ll bring it to…
21+ $12 adv | $15 dos 7:30pm doors | 8pm show Pangea Worldbeat (Insta | Facebook | Website | Spotify) A visionary, genre-bending ensemble based out of the Nest Arts Factory in Bridgeport, CT. Conceived by Kris Studebaker and Nicholas Yost, Pangea boldly explores the boundaries of…
Welcome to Higher Ground in South Burlington, Vermont - your go-to spot for live entertainment in the heart of the city! Get ready to groove with The Happy Fits on March 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Known for their infectious energy and unique sound, The Happy Fits are sure to deliver a…
All Ages — The Renegade Groove reunites with featured vocalist Trey Dugger and an array of special guests to pay homage to the music of D’Angelo. Join us for an evening celebrating the art, life, and legacy of one of the great musical geniuses of our time.
ALL THE EMPTY ROOMS Joshua Seftel | 33 | U.S. A journalist and a photographer memorialize the bedrooms left behind by children killed in school shootings. ARMED ONLY WITH A CAMERA: THE LIFE AND DEATH OF BRENT RENAUD Craig Renaud, Brent Renaud | 38 | U.S. An intimate chronicle…
BUTCHER’S STAIN Meyer Levinson-Blount | 26 | Israel A Palestinian butcher working at an Israeli supermarket is accused of tearing down the Israeli hostage posters in the break room. A FRIEND OF DOROTHY Lee Knight | 21 | UK When JJ accidentally kicks his football into Dorothy’s…
March 14th! Local live music from A Band Called Sundown and Smilley! Doors at 8, Music 8:30. Cover is $10 or $15 for 18+, NOTAFLOF A Band Called Sundown draws inspiration from psychedelia and jazz funk, merging influences like Jimi Hendrix, Herbie Hancock, and The Grateful Dead…
All Ages — Vermont musician Emma Cook is releasing an indie-folk album for our times. Of the Morning, her first solo album in over a decade, offers some of her most vulnerable and finely crafted work to date. Emma is known for her expressive vocal range, jazz-inflected chord…
Dance and sing your heart out to your favorite 90's + 00's Hits. Theme: Pink Pony Club: Sequins, Fringe, Hats, Boots, Leather, Western Disco. Tickets include admission, DJ, Photo Booth, 2 Drink Tickets + Light Snacks. Golden Hour Social Club: Over 30 Crowd, Party Before Bedtime…
21+ $10 adv | $15 dos 8:30pm doors | 9pm show Organ Fairchild (Insta | Facebook | Website | Spotify | Youtube) Hailed as a “fast-rising NY band” by Live For Live Music, and a group that’s “making waves in the scene” by JamBase, Organ Fairchild craft their organ trio meets rock…
The Penguin Plunge is a cherished annual event that brings together the Vermont community to brave the icy waters of Lake Champlain, in the spirit of raising funds and awareness for Special Olympics Vermont.
The value of Pi (π) is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter and is approximately equal to the absolute joy only pi(e)s can give! Your Pi(e) filed evening kicks off with a Welcome Hour where you can check out the culinary-driven drinks on our seasonal…
Join SBRP for a fun-filled and engaging 500-Piece Puzzle Competition, where puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels can come together to test their patience, problem-solving abilities, and team spirit! Participants will be challenged to complete a 500-piece puzzle as quickly as…
Saturday, March 14 Presentation times: 11 am, 12:15 pm, 1:30 pm Free with Admission or ECHO Membership Join educators from the Vermont Institute of Natural Science (VINS) for Raptors Up Close at ECHO! Come see live raptors and learn about the critical role they play in our…