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

Cy Sloane Retrospective Sep 20
  • Recurring every week day

Cy Sloane was the first art professor at Saint Michael's College. He taught at the College from the 1950s until 1978, but he remained connected to the College until his death in 1989. To this day, the building in which art students learn at Saint Michael's College bears Sloane's…

Gianmarco Soresi at VT Comedy Club Sep 20

Gianmarco Soresi is a New York based stand-up comedian, actor, and creator known for his sharp societal observation and spry, energetic stage presence. Gianmarco effortlessly commands a room with his animated style, blending upbeat candor with dark comedic beats — which has…

Jamie Lee Thurston Sep 20

About The Band Thurston is a former Warner Bros. recording artist, and EMI songwriter. His first foray on the Billboard Country Charts was as a “hot-shot” debut artist with a song he wrote called, “It can All Be Gone”, which was also a top #3 video. He went on to have hits with…

Oktoberfest Vermont (Cancelled) Sep 20

Oktoberfest Vermont canceled due to concerns over eastern equine encephalitis, organizers confirm ​ Oktoberfest Vermont was started in 2015 by Red Clover Events and has been a staple for the community each September until it was put on hiatus in 2020 for three years. And still…

Sienna Martz | 'Echoes of Earth' Textile Arts Exhibition Sep 20

Mark those calendars y'all! We're claiming one of your precious summer evenings with an opening reception to celebrate our first solo exhibition of textile works by Sienna Martz on Thursday, August 15th from 5:30-8pm! 'Echoes of Earth,' Sienna's first solo exhibition with Soapbox…

Trolley tours Sep 20

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…

Women's Health and Cancer Conference Sep 20

Registration is open for the 27th annual Women’s Health and Cancer Conference! The hybrid conference is Friday, September 20, free to attend, and continuing medical education credits are offered at no charge courtesy of the UVM Cancer Center. This year’s theme is the "Oncology…

Aaron Flinn Sep 21

Aaron Flinn 6pm / Free / Patio (or inside if rain) Reservations Highly Recommended Elements of folk, indie rock and classic country combine with powerful vocals, poetic lyrics and finger-picking guitar. An eclectic group of americana and rock songs, with an emphasis on lyrical…

Explore Essex Community Day Sep 21

Explore Essex Community Day kicks off a two-week long celebration of the Town of Essex. Enjoy hay rides, Touch-a-Truck (featuring race cars and the Vermont National Guard), over 40 craft fair and farmers market booths, musical performances, and shows by Alyx the Magician. Star…

Frankie White: singer/songwriter Sep 21

9/21 at 8p. Get ready for an intimate and special night of music this Saturday, September 21st at 8 PM, as Vermont’s own Frankie White graces the stage! 🎤🎹 As a treat for this performance, Frankie will be playing our baby grand piano, bringing a stripped-down version of her…

FREE Family Skate Night Sep 21

Come join us for this FREE family skate courtesy of Northeast Delta Dental at Cairns Arena! Bring your own skates or rent some from the rink! All are welcome to attend! In partnership with Kayla's Directory, we will be having a free accessibility-focused ice time from 3 to 3:30…

Oktoberfest Sep 21

Join us when we celebrate Oktoberfest at the taproom. Festivities include: Simple Roots logo steins, brats from Bessery's Butcher Shoppe, bavarian pretzels and Oktoberfest themed games.

Shannon Curtis: The Good to Me Tour Sep 21

ABOUT THE BAND "Combining elements of concerts, TED Talks and visual art, the show places the album's 1980s-inspired synthpop numbers in the context of what inspired them: climate change, rising fascism, and Curtis's anxiety about — and hope for — the future." — Emily Hamilton…

Splash Dance Sep 21
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday

BTV's finest DJs bring the heat while the kids cool off in the interactive splash pad. Come absorb the good vibes at the most welcoming dance party in town. 2024 City Hall Park programming is underwritten by the Pomerleau Family Foundation and the WaterWheel Foundation. Media…

The BTV Market Sep 21
  • Recurring weekly on Saturday

Come cross paths with an eclectic collection of local artists, makers, and chefs representing Burlington's diverse community. Live music, games, and kids' activities make for festive fun while you stroll amongst vendors and neighbors. The BTV Market hosts over 100 local vendors…

USA Dance September Gala Sep 21

USA Dance’s National Ballroom Week kicks off in just a couple weeks! To celebrate, the Green Mountain Chapter is hosting our grandest, Fanciest, DANCIEST dance of the year. We are pleased to announce our September Gala! Come join us on Saturday, September 21st at Elley Long Music…

Vermont Living History Expo Sep 21

The Living History Expo is a family friendly event for all ages. The event will host over two dozen reenactment groups representing the Roman Legions, Medieval Knights, the American Revolution, the Napoleonic era, the American Civil War, both World Wars and much more. We will…

Acoustic Brunch Sep 22

Foam Presents: Acoustic Brunch Every Sunday from 1-3pm, we host local and regional acoustic acts, styles ranging from singer-songwriter, folk, Americana, blues and bluegrass.