18 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · July 2–5, 2026

Arts & Culture

Marian Willmott: 'Seed to Bone' Opening Reception

Opening reception for Vermont painter and poet Marian Willmott's exhibition exploring the human form, figuration, and abstraction in oil and cold wax — meet the artist with free beverages and snacks.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM · The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 266 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

'Pièce de Résistance' Opening Reception

Free opening reception at SEABA Center celebrating freedom of expression and dissent through art by 40 local artists, with live music by Tom Pearo.

Friday, July 3, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM · SEABA Center, 400 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Community Design & Carving Sessions: Steamroller Printmaking

Community carving sessions ahead of the Main Street Block Party Steamroller Printmaking event — drop in at Happy Place Cafe at Vermont Comedy Club to help create large-scale prints.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Happy Place Cafe at Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington, VT

Franky Cannon | Vernal Thaw: A Novel of Love at a Slant

Vermont-based internationally-renowned author Franky Cannon celebrates the release of her debut novel at Phoenix Books Burlington.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Phoenix Books Burlington, 89 Church Street, Burlington, VT

Music & Nightlife

Honeycomb, Chris Karns & Saltus

A night of electronic beats and bass music featuring Honeycomb b2b Chris Karns and Saltus at Higher Ground's Showcase Lounge.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT

Bobby Hackney Sr. Intimate Solo Set at Radio Bean

Legendary Bobby Hackney Sr. — known from proto-punk band Death — performs an intimate solo set of original reggae music at Radio Bean.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Radio Bean, 8 N. Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT

Shy Husky, Cape Crush, Mallcops & Yours & Mine

Four-band night of emo, pop-punk, power pop, and indie rock at The Underground Listening Room — all ages, advance tickets $14.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 Doors 7:00 PM / Show 7:30 PM · The Underground - Listening Room

Festivals & Special Events

Independence Day Celebration 250

Burlington's special America 250th anniversary Fourth of July celebration at Waterfront Park featuring live entertainment, food, drinks, Samba Tucada drummers, and fireworks.

Friday, July 3, 2026 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM · Waterfront Park, 20 Lake St, Burlington, VT

Vermont Brewers Festival

Annual multi-day Vermont Brewers Festival at Burlington's Waterfront Park, celebrating Vermont's craft beer scene with hundreds of pours from local and regional breweries.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT

Free Events

South End Get Down – July 3rd Extended Edition

The South End Get Down's free weekly outdoor market runs an extra hour this Friday to align with Burlington's fireworks — food, music, DJs, 70+ vendors, and full bar from 5-10pm.

Friday, July 3, 2026 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM · Burlington, Vermont (South End)

Burlington Fireworks Watch Party

Btown Brief IRL group meets at August First Café at 7pm to walk to the waterfront together for the aerial parade at 8pm and fireworks at 9:30pm.

Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 PM · August First Bakery & Café, 149 South Champlain St, Burlington, VT

CRWD CTRL Free July 4th DJ Set at Foam Brewers

Free DJ set from CRWD CTRL — a national touring DJ spinning Classic Soul, Disco, Contemporary R&B, Bass, and House — at Foam Brewers on Independence Day.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Summer Concert Series: Brett Hughes and Friends

Free outdoor lunchtime concert in City Hall Park as part of Burlington City Arts' Summer Concert Series.

Friday, July 10, 2026 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM · City Hall Park, Burlington, VT

Food & Drink

Gourmet Mushroom Growing with Madcap Mushrooms

Hands-on workshop at Shelburne Farms on growing gourmet mushrooms with Madcap Mushrooms — learn cultivation techniques and take home new skills.

Thursday, July 9, 2026 5:30 PM · Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT

Date Night

Nick Cassarino 40th Birthday Show featuring Dave Grippo

Nick Cassarino celebrates his 40th birthday with his high school music teacher and local legend Dave 'The Truth' Grippo plus Aaron 'Big Bass' Hersey at Foam Brewers — an intimate, celebratory night of jazz and funk.

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Green Mountain Swing!

Dance and listen to live big band music by Green Mountain Swing at SEABA, with ticket proceeds supporting music scholarships for middle and high school students.

Friday, July 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM · SEABA Center, Burlington, VT

Family-Friendly

FlynnZone Kids Hour

The Flynn's free family programming series for kids returns for a summer hour of fun and arts engagement.

Saturday, July 11, 2026 · Flynn Center, 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT

Outdoors & Active

Sangha Studio Outdoor Flow at Waterfront Park

Special outdoor flow class at Burlington's Waterfront Park with guest instructor Chelsey Korus — movement, meditation, and music in the sunshine and warm air.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT