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

Animationland Exhibit Dec 17

September 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Free with Admission or ECHO Membership Join Tracey the pencil dog and her crew—Rooth, Drop, Inky, Uno, and Kari—on a fantastically immersive journey to create stories using science and imagination. Channel your creativity and develop…

Citizen Cider Trivia Night Dec 17

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.

Glass Factory and Storefront Open !! Dec 17
  • 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…

Postcard Club Dec 17

Another new Church Street holiday tradition starts here! The Postcard Club is popping up at Daydream Art Supply (Golden Hour’s sister shop!) — inviting you to slow down and send a little snail mail joy. Pick between two holiday postcards and write a note to a loved one. We’ll…

Sentimental Value Dec 17

In Joachim Trier’s follow-up to the runaway art house hit The Worst Person in the World, Renate Reinsve reunites with the director to burrows into the role of acclaimed stage actress Nora Borg. Following the death of her mother, she descends into a personal crisis as she and her…

Snowflake Hunt Dec 17

Let the Snowflake Hunt begin! Start your adventure by picking up your Snowflake Hunt board at Homeport, then explore participating Marketplace businesses to find the hidden snowflakes. Collect a sticker at each stop, and once your board is complete, return to Homeport to claim…

Trolley tours Dec 17

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…

Venetian Trivia Night! Dec 17

🤓 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…

Winter Solstice Yule Adventure Dinner Dec 17

From roasted goose to mugs of mulled wine, this candlelit dinner is a celebration of the comforting bounty of a yule feast. While it’s near the shortest day of the year, it’ll be overflowing with holiday magic! We’re transforming our Clubhouse into a winter wonderland, with fresh…

Winter Webinar Series: Scrapping Textile Waste Dec 17

Join CSWD for this webinar to explore the full life cycle of household textiles and mattresses — why they often end up in landfills, how they can be recycled or repurposed, and what really happens to them after you drop them off at one of CSWD’s facilities. We’ll also be joined…

Christmas Horseback Trail Rides Dec 18
  • Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday

🎄🐴 Come Join us Again and Experience the Magic of Christmas at Better Days Ranch & Equine Services! ✨ We are excited to announce Better Days’ second annual Christmas themed trail ride at our farm in Addison VT. This event is in an effort to raise funds for upcoming…

Mom's Night Out Dec 18

The third Thursday of every month, eat, drink, dance, and gather with fellow moms for Mom's Night Out (although motherhood is not required)! Grab dinner or drinks and then enjoy live music from DJ Fattie B from 7:30-9:30 PM!

Shakey Graves Dec 18

All Ages — Shakey Graves has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and their work providing emergency financial assistance and other forms of support to career musicians, road crew and anyone who makes the majority of their…

Adam Ezra Group Dec 19

All Ages — Welcome To Adam Ezra Group He takes a month out of each year to visit the living rooms of his fans around the country… His band and nonprofit organization RallySound host a free festival every summer that raised $151,000 for homeless veterans in 2024… He live-streamed…

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings Dec 19

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Burlington. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington under…

Beary Magical Lights 3D Experience Dec 20

WE ARE ADDING DATES AND TIMES TO EXPERIENCE BEARY MAGICAL 3D LIGHTS! This holiday season, the Teddy Bear Factory transforms into a glowing winter paradise: 🧸 3D Teddy Bear Glasses Experience: Every guest receives a special pair of 3D Teddy Bear Glasses! Slip them on and watch…

Beary Magical Lights Adventure! Dec 20

COME VISIT VERMONT TEDDY BEAR FOR A 3D TEDDY BEAR LIGHT EXPERIENCE! This holiday season, the Teddy Bear Factory transforms into a glowing winter paradise: 🧸 3D Teddy Bear Glasses Experience: Every guest receives a special pair of 3D Teddy Bear Glasses! Slip them on and watch the…