The Green Mountain Book Festival honors free expression, embraces diverse voices, and encourages a deeper understanding of self and community through a shared love of reading and books. Acclaimed author Alison Bechdel will open the event Friday evening (check event website for time, ticket info...
Join hundreds of costumed riders on an exuberant, effortless, escorted ride through the streets of Burlington! Gather at City Hall Park to get psyched with your fellow riders and launch at 2 p.m. Ride together throughout town, culminating at Roosevelt Park for photos, prizes, games,...
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the annual Santa Parade! Feel the excitement build as the parade takes off from City Hall, led by local favorites Rally, Champ, Special Olympics Penguin and athletes, Miss Vermont America and Santa Claus!
Be on Church Street in Burlington for the annual tree lighting ceremony at the top of the Marketplace! The event begins at 5 p.m. with carols and a performance of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. At 6 p.m. sharp, 100,000 lights will bring the 30-plus...
Stop by Burlington’s Soda Plant for a holiday market. Come meet local artists, makers and entrepreneurs while enjoying music, festive drinks, activities and holiday shopping.
The third annual Old North End Holiday Market showcases 25 local and international vendors and artists selling jewelry, stickers, books, paintings, prints, clothes and more. With prices starting at $3, there is something for everyone! Free admission. There will also be Ethiopian & Eritrean food...
The Good Trade Markers Market at Hula Lakeside in Burlington showcases nearly 100 of the country’s best independent makers and manufacturers under one roof. Have a drink, some delicious food, and meet innovators, designers, and makers from all over who have been meticulously honing their...
More than 65 Vermont-based craft and food vendors will span throughout the main lobby and event space at Hula. Vendors include Cafe Mamajuana, The Tipsy Pickle, Compliment Coins, Laura Emerson Pottery, Vermont Knitting Company and many more. Visitor parking lot is located at 125 Lakeside...
Tuba players from around Vermont and beyond will gather to play Christmas music on Church Street between Bank and College Streets. This yearly tradition is outdoors and free. Players of tubas and tuba family instruments are invited to participate. Rehearsal starts at 10 a.m. at...
Burlington's BTV Winter Market is a month-long European-style outdoor market featuring a rotating group of 20 local artists, makers, and food vendors that will capture the spirit of the season in City Hall Park. Presented by Burlington City Arts and Love Burlington.
Get a up-close look at reindeer from Vermont Reindeer Farm during this special one-day event at ECHO, the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. Learn more about reindeer and what makes them so well-suited for cold, snowy weather. Presentations times at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and...
Highlight is Burlington’s go-to New Year's Eve celebration. Join the festivities downtown and on the Waterfront. The event features Vermont artists, musicians, food vendors and more. This year's line-up includes Circus Smirkus, Big Gay New Year's Eve—queer music and art curated by Hammydown singer Abbie...
