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
- Vermont Pub and Brewery
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
To show our appreciation for local folks and our Northern neighbors, every *Tuesday all Vermonters AND Canadians get 15% off food. Just show us your Vermont or Canadian ID and receive 15% off food all day! *Restrictions apply on some holidays. *Cannot be combined with any other…
- Spirit of Ethan Allen
- Recurring daily
We sell fun! Step aboard Burlington’s triple-deck luxury cruise and trade ordinary for unforgettable! Panoramic views of Lake Champlain, lively narration about local history and wildlife, and a menu from our Executive Chef that turns every meal into a celebration. Choose a scenic…
- 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…
- La Reprise
- Recurring daily
Join us daily from 4–5:30pm for our Half-Priced Oyster Happy Hour! Enjoy fresh, expertly shucked oysters at half the price—perfect for an early bite or kicking off your evening right. Always perfectly paired with a refreshing glass of wine. Come on in and get your night…
- Radio Bean
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Please be aware, our venues are 21+ starting at 9pm nightly. Check calendar below for specifics regarding individual shows!
- Foam Brewers
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
Local Dork: Spinning the wax back into your ears. Eclectic, vinyl-driven sets every Tuesday from 6–9pm at Foam. Turn on, tune in, dork out.
- The Sandbox
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Tuesday
FREE MONTHLY SEWING WORKSHOP Do you have a sewing machine staring you down from the corner of a room? Pretentiously laughing at you each time you try to get it out and sewing? Come to our Rage against the (Sewing) Machine workshop on the second Tuesday of the month from 4-5:30pm…
- Original Skiff + Oyster
- Recurring daily
Skiff Oyster Hour - freshly shucked half-priced oysters every night from 4:00 - 5:00 PM
- Lake Champlain Chocolates
- Recurring daily
Indulge your senses in the ultimate chocolate tasting at our Flagship Store on Pine Street in Burlington. Join our chocolate experts for a fun and interactive experience. Explore how chocolate is made, discover what goes into crafting high-quality chocolate, and learn how to…
- Mesmer Kava
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
“Traditional Tuesday” at Mesmer Kava- kava the way it’s always been: one kava, one big bowl, one community gathered together. We will be open from 4:30pm to 8pm sharing traditional kava in a social group setting. Kava shells will be drink as many as you like for a flat fee of $20…
- 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…
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday
The Vermont Figure Drawing Collective gathers every Tuesday for our 2 hour figure drawing session. We maintain an inclusive and safe environment that allows for optimum creative freedom. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join. With the help from our very diverse and…
5 PM: Moss Cycle Moss Cycle is an electronic music project by multi-instrumentalist and composer Bryan Parmelee. Moss Cycle combines field and studio recordings with modular synthesizers to create soundscapes that are evocative and engrossing. By embracing improvisation and…
Downtown Block Parties are celebrations of our vibrant Winooski community, taking place in Rotary Park, overlooked by the historic Winooski Block building. Grab some takeout from your favorite Winooski restaurant and come on down to the park to enjoy live music, free activities…
Halvorson’s and Foam Brewers presents The Third Wheel benefitting the Brian Miller Music Foundation. July 15, 2026
ack White on Wednesday, July 15 at the Midway Lawn at Champlain Valley Expo Children 12 and under are FREE (+ do not need a ticket)! No food or drinks allowed. Blankets and chairs are permitted. All events are rain or shine. All dates, acts, and ticket prices subject to change…
$10 / All Ages 6:30pm doors | 7pm show Melissa Chilinski (Insta | Facebook | Website | Bandcamp | Spotify | Youtube) Old time and bluegrass musician Melissa Chilinski is an artist people remember. With her nimble banjo and rich, jazz and country inspired vocals, she’s been called…
- Vermont Pub and Brewery
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
End your workday early at Vermont’s First Brewpub! Choose from a selection of reduced price snacks every *Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 3-5pm. *Restrictions apply on some holidays. *Cannot be combined with any other offer. Terminez votre journée de travail plus tôt au…
- Merrymac Farm Sanctuary
- Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Saturday
Visit Merrymac Farm Sanctuary in Charlotte for a guided educational tour. Meet our resident animals, hear their stories, and learn how sanctuary care and humane education support animal welfare. Tours are limited to 12 participants and require online pre-registration. Private…
- 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…
3:00 PM Semi-finals All knockout scheduled games that occur during open business hours will be televised live. Come watch all the Cup action with good beer & BBQ!
- 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
Join Roam & Om and Glory Flower Farm during golden hour for a beautiful & unique experience. We'll flow through a gentle & peaceful yoga class among the rows of flowers. Be inspired by nature as you move & breathe. Take the peace with you & nourish your soul…
21+ $12 adv | $15 dos 8pm doors | 8:30pm show Rob Compa & Friends (Insta) Join us for Rob Compa & Friends on Thursdays this Summer at Radio Bean. Tasty improv jams from some of the grooviest musicians across the Northeast. Thursday nights are back. We'll see you there…
- Citizen Cider
- Recurring weekly on Thursday
Hot Dog & A Can is back! Every Thursday from open to close, snag a can of cider and a decked out dog for $10! Choose from a chili dog, apple smash dog or customize it yourself. 🌭 #dogdays
Each week, the party pops up on a different block of the Marketplace. Think patio dining, dancing in the street, cold drinks, good friends, and warm summer nights. Free to attend. All are welcome. Come hungry, come thirsty, come happy, and come ready to party! Thursdays 5:30-8pm…
Thursday, July 16th Music (6-8 pm): Soul Porpoise Farrell Distributing Food Court: (5:30-8 pm): The Skinny Pancake, Vamo Arriba, El Gato, Pasta Mia, Aladdin, SamosaMan, South End Sliders, Las Hermosas, Copper at Dorset, Sister's of Anarchy Ice Cream, VT Maple Creemee Co., and…
Jenn & Mark DiNatale started a new take on an old concept, play some great music people can dance to and have a great time doing it. Barbie-N-Bones is that band and has been tearing it up since spring 2012. Our line up includes Rob Myers on guitar and Bobby Bartlett on drums…
Hands down the best Shakespeare adaptation in cinema history (for us at VTIFF, anyway; sorry, Olivier). A vivid, visceral take on Macbeth, Kurosawa’s Throne of Blood sets Shakespeare’s immortal tale of ambition and duplicity in a ghostly, fog-enshrouded landscape in feudal Japan…