13 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · October 15–18, 2026

Arts & Culture

You Can See Everything (Elizabeth Holmes Doc) Movie Night

A group movie night for Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim's new A24 documentary about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, with attendees buying their own tickets and possibly grabbing a drink afterward.

Friday, October 16, 2026 · Majestic 10, 190 Boxwood St, Williston

Matchstick Productions: The Way Out Film Screening

A film screening presented by Matchstick Productions at Outdoor Gear Exchange.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 7:00 PM · Outdoor Gear Exchange

Music & Nightlife

Bow Thayer Album Release: Ninevah

Bow Thayer celebrates the release of his new album Ninevah, a blend of roots, rock, blues, psychedelia, and global influences, opening with Eric George.

Friday, October 23, 2026 7pm

Carsie Blanton

Singer-songwriter Carsie Blanton plays Higher Ground as part of the venue's low-ticket announcements.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Higher Ground

Mowgli Sounds at Foam Brewers

Vermont-native multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Mowgli Sounds performs at Foam Brewers.

Sunday, October 25, 2026 · Foam Brewers

Free Events

BTown Coffee Club

A free, no-agenda weekly coffee meetup where Burlington locals gather to chat and meet new people.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM · Zero Gravity Brewery, 716 Pine Street, Burlington

Saturday Improv Drop-In

A free improv drop-in practice session with rotating instructors and themes, open to all experience levels with donations appreciated.

Saturday, October 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM · Vermont Comedy Club showroom

Free Estate Planning Workshop

A free interactive estate planning session with local financial, legal, and philanthropy experts, with a Q&A period.

Thursday, October 29, 2026 5:00 - 7:00pm · Greater Burlington YMCA

Family-Friendly

Family Art Saturday

A hands-on family art session on the Fourth Floor of the BCA Center.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 1 - 3pm · Fourth Floor, BCA Center, Burlington

Festivals & Special Events

Haunted Homestead: Ghost Tours

A Halloween ghost tour through the Ethan Allen Homestead grounds.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 6:00 PM · 1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington

Outdoors & Active

Haunted Hustle 5K

A Halloween-themed 5K race in South Burlington.

Saturday, October 24, 2026 3:30 PM · 382 Market Street, South Burlington

Date Night

Queen City Square Dance

A square dance with live music and experienced callers, no partner or experience required, with an intro class beforehand.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 7-9pm (intro class at 6:30pm)

Food & Drink

Champlain Dinner Club

A spooky Champlain Dinner Club gathering at one secret location, starting with a welcome cocktail hour, where guests are seated at a table of new people.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · Secret location