14 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Arts & Culture

Randy Feltface

Comedian Randy Feltface performs on the Main Stage at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:00 PM · Main Stage at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

Navaratri

A cultural celebration listed on the City of Burlington calendar, running through October 20, 2026.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 (continues until October 20, 2026) All Day

Fall 2026 Exhibitions Opening Reception

Opening reception for Burlington City Arts' new fall exhibitions at the BCA Center.

Friday, October 16, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM · BCA Center

Festivals & Special Events

Mystical Market at Oakledge Park

An evening market at Oakledge Park listed on the City of Burlington Parks events calendar.

Friday, October 16, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Oakledge Park

Family-Friendly

Public Skate

Public skating drop-in session at the Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM · Gordon H. Paquette Ice Arena

Music & Nightlife

White Denim

Rock band White Denim plays the Showcase Lounge at Higher Ground.

Friday, October 9, 2026 7:30 PM · Higher Ground - Showcase Lounge

Matt Hagen

Burlington singer-songwriter Matt Hagen performs a set of spooky and sinister songs at Foam Brewers.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Foam Brewers

Sheer Terror

NYC's Sheer Terror headlines a punk show at 14th Star Brewing in St. Albans City with Burn Kit, Blossom and Shine.

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 14th Star Brewing, St. Albans City

All Them Witches

Higher Ground's low-ticket show featuring the rock band All Them Witches.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 · Higher Ground

Free Events

Blueberry Betty & Dogwood Tales

A free show at Foam Brewers featuring indie folk-rock project Blueberry Betty alongside Dogwood Tales.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Foam Brewers

Date Night

Kendall Farrell

A comedy night at Vermont Comedy Club, where cabaret-style tables and full bar service make it an easy night out.

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 7:00 PM · Vermont Comedy Club

Food & Drink

Pub Crawl II: South End Breweries

A laid-back afternoon crawl through Burlington's South End breweries, starting at Switchback with stops at Burlington Beer Company, Citizen Cider and more.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 1:00 PM · Switchback Brewing Co., 160 Flynn Ave, Burlington

Harvest Dinner

A seasonal harvest dinner at the Old Lantern Events Barn.

Thursday, October 15, 2026 5:30 PM · Old Lantern Events Barn

Outdoors & Active

Apple Picking + Cider Donuts at Shelburne Orchards

A relaxed Btown Brief meetup for apple picking, followed by cider donuts, fresh cider and a farm store browse.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 11:00 AM · Shelburne Orchards, 216 Orchard Rd, Shelburne