14 Things to Do in Burlington VT This Week · September 24–27, 2026

Arts & Culture

Dakar 2000

Vermont Stage opens its Season 32 with Rajiv Joseph's gripping spy thriller set on the eve of the new millennium in Dakar, Senegal, running through October 11.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · 60 Lake St., 3rd Fl., Burlington, VT

The Luminous Bodies of Norton Island — Soapbox Arts Exhibition

Soapbox Arts showcases works by Christina Watka in 'The Luminous Bodies of Norton Island,' on view through October 10th at the Soda Plant.

Friday, September 25, 2026 11:00 AM · Soapbox Arts, 266 Pine St, Burlington, VT

Barbershop: The Art of Queer Failure Opening Reception and Artist Performance

Opening reception and live artist performance for the new exhibition Barbershop: The Art of Queer Failure at the BCA Center.

Friday, September 25, 2026 5:00 PM · BCA Center, 135 Church Street, Burlington, VT

Music & Nightlife

Luna at Higher Ground

Last-call tickets for beloved indie legends Luna, supported by Constant Smiles, at the Higher Ground Showcase Lounge — a rare Vermont appearance.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Higher Ground Showcase Lounge, South Burlington, VT

Sophie Buddle at Vermont Comedy Club

Acclaimed Canadian stand-up comedian Sophie Buddle brings her sharp wit to Vermont Comedy Club for a weekend run.

Friday, September 25, 2026 7:00 PM · Vermont Comedy Club, 101 Main St, Burlington, VT

Free Events

Baird Playground Replacement Public Engagement

City of Burlington invites residents to weigh in on the Baird Playground replacement design at a public engagement session in Baird Park.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 3:00 PM · Baird Park, Burlington, VT

Discover Feldenkrais

Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner Gillian Franks offers free drop-in sessions to demonstrate how the Feldenkrais Method can make movement easier and more pleasurable.

Friday, September 25, 2026 12:00 PM · Greater Burlington YMCA

Weekly Saturday Improv Drop-In

Vermont Comedy Arts hosts a free Saturday morning improv practice session with rotating instructors — all experience levels welcome, donations appreciated.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 AM · Vermont Comedy Club, Burlington, VT

Downtown Public Art Tours

Burlington City Arts leads free guided walking tours of downtown Burlington's public art — a great way to discover the city's outdoor gallery.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 1:00 PM · Downtown Burlington

Family-Friendly

Splash Dance: DJ cRAIG mITCHELL

The final Splash Dance of the season features a DJ-fueled dance party at City Hall Park's interactive splash fountain — perfect for kids and caregivers to close out summer.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 1:00 PM · City Hall Park, Burlington, VT

Outdoors & Active

Wild Mushroom Foray

A guided wild mushroom foray at Shelburne Farms — a perfect fall outing to hunt, identify, and learn about local fungi.

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

BTown Brief Fall Potluck

Join the Btown Brief community for a fall potluck at Indian Brook Reservoir — bring a dish to share, hike, paddle, or just relax lakeside as foliage peaks.

Saturday, September 26, 2026 12:30 PM · Indian Brook Park, 150 Indian Brook Road, Essex Jct, VT

Date Night

Witch's Apothecary Adventure Dinner

Adventure Dinner transforms their Colchester Clubhouse into a fantastical feast inspired by ancient potions and potent herbals — an immersive multi-course experience.

Friday, October 2, 2026 6:00 PM · Adventure Dinner Clubhouse, 70 Roosevelt Highway, Colchester, VT

Food & Drink

Park Hop Brews - Goose Pond

South Burlington Recreation's Park Hop Brews series brings beer and brews to Goose Pond — a community outdoor social event.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 5:30 PM · 385 Market St, South Burlington, VT