Modest Mouse at Shelburne Museum
Catch an outdoor lakeside concert on the museum grounds. Children 12 and under get in free.
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Things to do in Burlington, VT with kids
Family activities in Burlington, VT right now: kid-friendly events the whole family will like, restaurants that can handle a toddler, and weekend ideas that work around nap windows.
6 hand-picked things to do in Burlington, VT right now · 2 with confirmed dates
How we pick family-friendly spots
- Stroller- and toddler-friendly venues with room to move
- Weekend and daytime timing that works around nap windows
- Kids-eat-here restaurants over date-night-only rooms
🌲 This Weekend in Burlington, VT
The best events, markets, and outdoor happenings around the Queen City
Net Zero Energy Festival
A family-friendly afternoon at Waterfront Park featuring renewable-powered food trucks, e-bike test rides, and induction cooking demos by professional chefs.
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Burlington Farmers Market
Stroll through the vibrant Saturday market on Pine Street for peak-season Vermont sweet corn, fresh berries, local cheeses, and handmade crafts.
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🗓️ Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
✨ New & Notable
Limited-time exhibits, pop-ups, and seasonal highlights
The Soda Plant Studio Stroll
Explore a converted historic industrial building in the South End Arts District housing over thirty local makers, vintage curators, and independent designers [1.2.5].
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🚗 Quick Escape
Weekend getaways within a 2-3 hour drive of Burlington
Stowe & Smugglers' Notch Alpine Escape
Head an hour east into the Green Mountains for dramatic cliffside drives, world-class ridge hiking on Mount Mansfield, and local cider tasting in a classic Vermont mountain village.
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Champlain Islands Agritourism Weekend
Take a tranquil drive north across the causeway to explore lakeside vineyards, farm stands laden with stone fruit and berries, and quiet bicycling roads surrounded by water.
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🍷 Eat & Drink
New openings, seasonal menus, and local favorites
Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Burlington, VT with kids?
Family-friendly highlights right now include Modest Mouse at Shelburne Museum, Net Zero Energy Festival, and Burlington Farmers Market. WonderKit refreshes this Burlington, VT guide daily so the picks stay current.
Where can families eat in Burlington, VT?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists restaurants that work for families in Burlington, VT, including spots that handle toddlers and offer kid-friendly menus.
What's happening in Burlington, VT this weekend with kids?
Check the "This Weekend in Burlington, VT" section above for current family-friendly events and weekend activities in Burlington, VT. Updated daily.
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