24 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Festivals & Special Events

Main Street Block Party

A two-day celebration marking the end of Main Street's construction, featuring live music, family-friendly activities, local business pop-ups, public art tours, and a steamroller printmaking event.

Friday, July 17 – Saturday, July 18, 2026 All day · Main Street, Church Street, and City Hall Park, Burlington

Music & Nightlife

Miracle Blood, The Tsunamibots, and Wolfhand

Boston noise-punk institution Miracle Blood headlines an all-star bill of post-hardcore, atmospheric doom, powerviolence, and surf punk at 1st Republic Brewing.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · 1st Republic Brewing, Essex Junction, VT

Compa & Friends Summer Residency

Rippin' jams featuring members of Neighbor, Goose, Dopapod, and more at Radio Bean's continuing summer residency series.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 8:30 PM – 10:30 PM · Radio Bean, Burlington

SlipBizkit at Higher Ground

SlipBizkit, the ultimate mashup tribute to Slipknot and Limp Bizkit, performs at Higher Ground's Showcase with low tickets remaining.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Higher Ground, South Burlington

Burlington Dyke Night: Shark Week Edition

Burlington Dyke Night's July edition with a Shark Week / under the sea theme — come dressed in your best ocean outfit for a 21+ party at The Wallflower Collective.

Monday, July 27, 2026 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM · The Wallflower Collective, Burlington

Arts & Culture

Jasper Craven in Conversation with Garrett M. Graff

Vermont-based investigative journalist Jasper Craven discusses his novel 'God Forgives, Brothers Don't' in conversation with Garrett M. Graff at Phoenix Books Burlington.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Phoenix Books Burlington, 89 Church Street, Burlington

$5 and Dime Art Sale at SEABA

Artists sell original works at discounted prices from $5–$100 with live music and a cash bar at the SEABA Center's South End art sale.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · SEABA Center, 404 Pine Street, Burlington

Rory Scovel at Vermont Comedy Club

Stand-up comedian Rory Scovel performs multiple nights at Vermont Comedy Club.

Monday, July 20, 2026 7:00 PM · Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington

Jordan Jensen at the Flynn

Comedian Jordan Jensen performs live on stage at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

Friday, July 24, 2026 · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington

Drawing Insects: From Specimens to Life

An almost-full hands-on drawing workshop where participants sketch insects from real specimens at Rock Point in Burlington.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00 AM · 20 Rock Point Rd, Burlington, VT

Date Night

Barbie n Bones at Snow Farm Winery

Bring a camp chair or blanket and enjoy live music from one of Vermont's best local bands on the lawn at Snow Farm Winery in South Hero, with food trucks and wine by the glass.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 PM · Snow Farm Winery, 190 W Shore Rd, South Hero, VT

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings at Shelburne Museum

Legendary Americana duo Gillian Welch and David Rawlings perform on the stunning grounds of Shelburne Museum — a bucket-list Vermont concert experience with low tickets remaining.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · Shelburne Museum, Shelburne, VT

Adventure Dinner: Summer Berry Celebration

An intimate farm dinner at Adams Berry Farm where guests forage for flowers and fruit that are incorporated into a multi-course celebration of Vermont's summer harvest.

Saturday, July 25, 2026 · Adams Berry Farm, Vermont

Free Events

Summer Concert Series: John Daly Band

The John Daly Band takes the stage for a free lunchtime concert in City Hall Park as part of BCA's Summer Concert Series.

Friday, July 17, 2026 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM · City Hall Park, Burlington

Willverine Porch Sessions at SEABA

Vermont multi-instrumentalist Will Andrews plays a free Porch Sessions set at the SEABA Center in the South End Arts District.

Friday, July 17, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · SEABA Center, 404 Pine Street, Burlington

BTown Coffee Club

A casual weekly social where 15–30 Burlington locals gather for coffee, conversation, and connections at Zero Gravity Brewery — no agenda, no pressure.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM · Zero Gravity Brewery, 716 Pine Street, Burlington

Outdoors & Active

Bolters Run Club

Burlington's beloved weekly run club meets downtown for a 5K at a 10:45 pace — all levels welcome, location posted on stories, and after-run hangs always encouraged.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 6:00 PM · Downtown Burlington (location announced on stories)

Paddle or Kayak at Shelburne Bay

A community paddle or kayak outing along Shelburne Bay, with a beach break for snacks and the option to explore further — bring your own board or kayak.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 1:00 PM · Shelburne Bay Park, Bay Road, Shelburne, VT

Family-Friendly

FlynnZone Family Night: Circus Arts with Rob Crites

An all-ages Family Night at the Flynn featuring circus arts with Rob Crites of Gravity Cirque.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, 153 Main Street, Burlington

Reading is Golden: Cat Viglienzoni

WCAX TV evening anchor Cat Viglienzoni visits Phoenix Books Essex for a storytime reading event for children and families.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Phoenix Books Essex, 2 Carmichael St Suite 2, Essex Junction, VT

Pomeroy Playground Grand Reopening

The City of Burlington celebrates the grand reopening of the renovated Pomeroy Playground at 355 North St.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM · 355 North St, Burlington, VT

Food & Drink

Leddy Beach Bites

An outdoor food festival at Leddy Beach featuring local food vendors, music, and lakeside summer vibes.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena, 216 Leddy Park Road, Burlington

Farmhouse Tap & Grill Heirloom Tomato Night

The Farmhouse Tap & Grill hosts a special evening of tomato-inspired food and drink specials featuring Jericho Settlers Farm produce.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 5:00 PM · The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Burlington

Sports

Burlington Sock Puppets Home Game

The Burlington Sock Puppets host the Danville Otterbots in a home baseball game at Centennial Field.

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 7:00 PM · Burlington, VT