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...
Burlington City Arts' Festival of Fools will go on after all, thanks to the generosity of local businesses who rallied to pay for it after funding losses had forced its cancellation. The downsized free event, called the 2025 Fools Block Party, showcases entertainers and musicians...
Head over to Church Street Marketplace for the annual Ice, Ice, Baby! Watch eight award-winning ice sculptors from Wicked Good Ice create four sculptures on Church Street. Meet October Siberian Vermont sled dogs, enjoy a winter Touch-A-Truck activity, and sip on free hot chocolate! Locations...
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...
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!
This annual Burlington event kicks off with carolers singing holiday favorites on the Church Street Marketplace. The show culminates with the illumination of 100,000 lights, including the lighting of a 30-plus foot tree at the north end of Church Street. The official lighting time is...
Santa is making a quick trip to downtown Burlington to help kick off the annual parade on the Church Street Marketplace. The parade starts at noon on City Hall Block and ends on Mall Block, where kids are invited to follow Santa into CityPlace Burlington....
