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 friends
What's on in Burlington, VT this week — the spots locals are packing, buzzy restaurants, and weekend plans worth texting the group chat about.
6 hand-picked things to do in Burlington, VT right now · 2 with confirmed dates
How we pick spots for a group
- Buzzy, higher-energy rooms that take a crowd
- What's on right now over evergreen tourist stops
- Bookable tables and shared plates a group can split
🗓️ Happening Today
Events and things to do tonight
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🍷 Eat & Drink
New openings, seasonal menus, and local favorites
🌲 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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✨ 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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Frequently asked
What are the best things to do in Burlington, VT with friends?
Group-friendly highlights in Burlington, VT right now include Modest Mouse at Shelburne Museum, Net Zero Energy Festival, and Burlington Farmers Market. WonderKit updates this guide daily so plans stay current.
Where do locals go out in Burlington, VT?
The "Eat & Drink" section above lists buzzy restaurants and bars in Burlington, VT — the spots locals are actually packing this week.
Where's the best nightlife in Burlington, VT?
Check the sections above for current events, buzzy bars, and weekend plans in Burlington, VT worth texting the group chat about.
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