18 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · September 17–20, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Jacob C. McKelvie + A Box of Stars + Riverbend Sounds & Peachy Keen Cowboy

A relocated Radio Bean show featuring four acts — Jacob C. McKelvie, A Box of Stars, Riverbend Sounds, and Peachy Keen Cowboy — at a new Burlington venue.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 · Burlington, VT

Graham Nash Live on Tour 2026

Classic rock legend Graham Nash performs live at Spruce Peak Arts in Stowe, presented by Higher Ground.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 Doors at 6:30PM · Spruce Peak Arts, Stowe, VT

Brad Williams at Flynn Center

Stand-up comedian Brad Williams performs live at the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT

Free Events

Welcoming Week at Greater Burlington YMCA

Join the Y all week for Welcoming Week — free membership join fee waiver, voter registration, community partner tabling, and cross-cultural storytelling in the lobby.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 3:00-5:00pm (tabling) · Greater Burlington YMCA, Burlington, VT

Corn Fest 2026 – Adventure Dinner Clubhouse

A free, festive Clubhouse party celebrating corn with tastings from Lost Lantern Whiskey and live entertainment.

Friday, September 18, 2026 5-9 PM · Adventure Dinner Clubhouse, Colchester, VT

Latin American Connection Celebration

A free celebration of Latin American music, food, dance, culture, and art at City Hall Park presented by BCA, Love Burlington, and VTPOC Network.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 12 - 9pm · City Hall Park, Burlington, VT

BTown Coffee Club

Burlington's popular weekly casual social meetup at Zero Gravity Brewery — come grab a coffee, meet new people, and start your Saturday right.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 10:00 AM · Zero Gravity Brewery, 716 Pine Street, Burlington, VT

Festivals & Special Events

Grand Point North Festival – 3 Day Pass

Burlington's beloved annual outdoor music festival returns to Waterfront Park for a full weekend of live performances.

Friday, September 18, 2026 3:00 PM · Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT

Mojo Burlington at Waterfront Park

Thousands of people are expected at Mojo Burlington, a major community gathering at Waterfront Park with after-parties at Red Square.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Waterfront Park, Burlington, VT

Arts & Culture

The Luminous Bodies of Norton Island – Soapbox Arts

Works by Christina Watka are on view at Soapbox Arts through October 10th — a contemporary gallery show in Burlington's South End Arts District.

Friday, September 18, 2026 11am - 4pm (Fri); 11am - 3pm (Sat) · Soapbox Arts, 266 Pine St, Burlington, VT

World Ballet Company – Swan Lake at Flynn Center

The World Ballet Company brings a full staging of the classic Swan Lake to the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts.

Saturday, September 19, 2026 7:00 PM · Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington, VT

Family-Friendly

Youth Basketball Clinic with UVM Women's Basketball Team

Young athletes ages 7–14 are invited to train and play alongside the UVM Women's Basketball team at the YMCA gym — free with registration required.

Friday, September 18, 2026 4:30-5:30pm · Greater Burlington YMCA, Burlington, VT

Date Night

Daphne Gale at Foam Brewers

Brooklyn-based indie folk singer-songwriter Daphne Gale brings her emotionally honest songwriting to Foam Brewers for a Sunday evening set.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Foam Brewers, Burlington, VT

Intelligent Singles Mixer in Shelburne VT

A curated singles mixer at Shelburne Fig for those looking to meet new people in a fun, relaxed setting.

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00 PM · Shelburne Fig, Shelburne, VT

Outdoors & Active

Discover Feldenkrais at the YMCA

Free open house for Y members and the public to experience the Feldenkrais Method with a Guild Certified practitioner — group and individual demonstrations available.

Friday, September 25, 2026 12:00-3:00pm · Greater Burlington YMCA, Burlington, VT

Wild Mushroom Foray at Shelburne Farms

A guided wild mushroom foraging experience at the beautiful Shelburne Farms — a perfect fall outing for foraging enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:30 AM · Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT

Food & Drink

Btown Bites Young Adult Dinner – Bluebird Barbecue

BTown's social dining group for adults 21–35 meets at Bluebird Barbecue — a relaxed way to meet new people over great food.

Thursday, September 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Bluebird Barbecue, 317 Riverside Avenue, Burlington, VT

Autumn Bitter Root Remedies with Spoonful Herbals

A seasonal herbal workshop at Shelburne Farms focusing on autumn bitter root remedies — learn and taste with Spoonful Herbals.

Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:00 PM · Shelburne Farms, Shelburne, VT