19 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Arts & Culture

'Night Shades' First Friday Opening Reception

A chilling fall exhibition at The SEABA Center featuring works of darker nature by 75 Vermont artists, with an opening reception on First Friday.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · SEABA Center, 400 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Optimistic Personality Disorder

A theatrical production running October 1–4 at Off Center for the Dramatic Arts in Burlington.

Friday, October 2, 2026 7:00 PM · Off Center for the Dramatic Arts, Burlington, VT

BalletX at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

Philadelphia's acclaimed contemporary ballet company BalletX performs at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

Sunday, October 4, 2026 7:00 PM · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT

$5 Improv w/ They Slash Them

Local comedy group THEY SLASH THEM headlines this wild hour of long-form improv with guest teams, followed by an open improv jam — just $5, free for students.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM · Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, VT

Music & Nightlife

Southern Culture on the Skids at Higher Ground

Southern Culture on the Skids brings their wild rock and roll party to Higher Ground with support from Poi Rogers.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00 PM · Higher Ground, South Burlington, VT

Art Amplified featuring missandri

Experience the BCA Center gallery in a whole new light with DJs, projections, live music, art activities, and drinks during the community passeggiata stroll.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · BCA Center, 135 Church Street, Burlington, VT

Oteil Burbridge at Higher Ground

Legendary bassist Oteil Burbridge (Dead & Company) brings his solo show to Higher Ground's Ballroom.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:00 PM · Higher Ground Ballroom, South Burlington, VT

Blueberry Betty & Dogwood Tales at Foam Brewers

A FREE show at Foam Brewers featuring sun-soaked indie folk-rock act Blueberry Betty joining Dogwood Tales for a Saturday night brew-and-music session.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Food & Drink

Sun to Cheese Tour 2026

An almost-full immersive farm and cheese tour at Shelburne Farms Welcome Center — a rare chance to explore Vermont's celebrated cheesemaking heritage.

Friday, October 2, 2026 2:00 PM · Shelburne Farms Welcome Center, Shelburne, VT

Farmhouse Tap & Grill Beer Garden

The Farmhouse's beloved beer garden is open Friday through Sunday with live sports, full food menu, and cocktails in the sunshine while the season lasts.

Friday, October 2, 2026 4:00 PM · The Farmhouse Tap & Grill, Burlington, VT

Harborvale Restaurant Opening

Hotel Vermont's grand new lakeside restaurant Harborvale has opened at 25 Cherry St with chef Doug Paine at the helm — dinner nightly from 5pm.

Friday, October 2, 2026 5:00 PM · The Harborvale, 25 Cherry St, Burlington, VT

NEK Cheese Adventure Dinner at Wilson Farm

An epic farm-to-table feast celebrating Vermont's Northeast Kingdom cheeses with Jasper Hill Farm and Hill Farmstead at Wilson Farm — only 6 tickets left.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Wilson Farm, Northeast Kingdom, VT

Outdoors & Active

Burlington Run Club at Foam Brewers

Burlington Run Club meets at Foam Brewers every Friday at 4pm for a 5k along the waterfront — all paces welcome, post-run drinks encouraged.

Friday, October 2, 2026 4:00 PM · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Pick-up Basketball at Pomeroy Park

Competitive pick-up basketball every Wednesday evening outdoors at Pomeroy Park in the Old North End — 10 to 35 players, all free.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 5:30 PM · Pomeroy Park, 31 Booth St, Burlington, VT

Free Events

BYP Learns: Financial Wellness

Burlington Young Professionals and EastRise Credit Union host a morning of financial wellness with small-group discussions on housing, credit cards, fraud, and more.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM · Williston, VT

SEABA Center Exhibits on View

'Night Shades' fall exhibition featuring 75 Vermont artists with works of darker themes — on view Wednesdays through Saturdays, 11am–5pm through Halloween.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM · SEABA Center, 400 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Date Night

Yoga Nidra at Hot Yoga Burlington

A guided Yoga Nidra meditation class at Hot Yoga Burlington — the perfect reset, lying down in total relaxation between wakefulness and sleep.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Hot Yoga Burlington, Burlington, VT

Nostalgia Night: The Doors Edition

Sangha Studio's monthly Nostalgia Night yoga class gets a spooky October twist featuring music by The Doors — sign up online to reserve your spot.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Sangha Studio, Burlington, VT

Festivals & Special Events

Queen City Ghost Walk

Burlington's iconic ghost tour returns after a hiatus, exploring the city's haunted history and eerie sights in the heart of October.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Burlington, VT