8 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · October 29–November 1, 2026

Arts & Culture

Creative Competition Show Opening & Voting

SEABA's final creative competition of 2026, where visitors vote for favorites at the opening reception; entries are one $10 piece each.

Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Small Works Exhibition Opening Reception

First Friday opening for the gallery's annual all-ages, all-mediums Small Works show, with an artist party and shop-small evening with free drinks and snacks.

Friday, November 6, 2026 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM · The S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 266 Pine Street, Burlington (The Soda Plant)

Architecture + Design Film Series, The Desert of Forbidden Art

Film screening in the Architecture + Design Film Series at Contois Auditorium, also available virtually.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM · Contois Auditorium and Virtual (Burlington City Arts)

Elf The Musical at Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

Broadway-style holiday musical staged at the Flynn Center, listed through AllEvents with more showtimes available.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 7:00 PM · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts

Music & Nightlife

The Wormdogs Halloween Concert

Halloween show from The Wormdogs joined by a five-piece horn section, with a bugs-at-night costume theme encouraged.

Saturday, October 31, 2026 7:00 PM doors, 8:00 PM show

Sarah Klang in South Burlington

Live music show by Sarah Klang at Higher Ground in South Burlington.

Friday, November 6, 2026 8:00 PM · Higher Ground, South Burlington

Date Night

Shelburne Vineyard Paint & Sip Series with Jackie Rivers

Paint and sip evening at Shelburne Vineyard, a pairing of painting and wine for a shared night out.

Thursday, November 5, 2026 6:30 PM · Shelburne Vineyard

Sports

Pick-up Basketball

Weekly pick-up basketball moved indoors to UVM's Gutterson Fieldhouse; a day pass is $12 paid at the Campus Rec front desk.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 5:30 PM · Gutterson Fieldhouse, 147 Spear St, Burlington