February

Magic Hat Mardi Gras Parade and Party
802-658-2739

Downtown Burlington will be filled with treats, music, dancing, and more!

Penguin Plunge
800-639-1603

More than 800 people usually take the plunge into Lake Champlain to raise money for the Special Olympics.

Winter is a Drag Ball
802-652-0777

Cabaret and dancing! Call for more information!

March

Vermont Antiquarian Spring Book Fair
802-527-7243

Over 30 dealers in used, rare, and antiquarian books in all subjects.

St. Patrick’s Day Ceili
802-878-3824

Ceili with live music and performances by the McNeish School of Irish Dance.

April

ECHO Earth Week MudFest
802-864-1848

Celebration of Earth Day with animals, music, and more.

May

Burlington Kids Day
802-864-0123

The state’s largest children’s celebration with games, food, and more.

Vermont Ski Museum’s Golf Across Vermont Tournament
802-253-9911

Try out your hand at golf at this annual fundraising events. Call for details.

June

LCI Father’s Day Fishing Derby
802-879-3466

Spend the day trying to catch the big one on Father's Day!.

Discover Jazz Festival & Annual Block Party
802-863-7992

Leading jazz festival with happenings on different stages around town.

July

Film & Music on a Summer Night
802-656-4455

Throughout the month of July different films and music will be showcased in Burlington. Call for movie/music schedule.

Independence Day Celebration
802-864-0123

Fireworks and other activities for the whole family to enjoy.

Church Street Marketplace & Downtown Sidewalk Sale
802-863-1648

Downtown Burlington’s famous annual sale!

August

Walk for Children
800-244-5373

Benefits the Prevent Child Abuse Vermont program.

Champlain Valley Fair
802-878-5545

This is the state of Vermont’s largest annual event!

September

Burlington Book Festival
802-658-3328

Celebration of the written word in the city!

Pie Fest & Cider House Run
802-985-2753

Enter an apple pie to be judged, run or walk in the Cider House Run, and other activities for the entire family to enjoy!

Vermont Small Farms Food Fest
802-985-2753

Celebrate local farms and the apple harvest while you eat good food, listen to live music, and pick your own apples!

October

Vermont International Film Festival
802-660-2600

Juried international films on human rights, war and peace, and the environment.

Arts Alive Gallery Exhibition
802-864-1557

Arts Alive Gallery exhibition at Union Station.

Church Street Marketplace Halloween Parade and Festival
802-863-1648

Costumes welcomed for trick or treating, a parade, and other family fun!

November

Holiday Lighting Ceremony & Show
802-863-1648

The holiday season begins!

Santa Claus Parade
802-865-7253

Santa helps bring in the season at the Church Street Marketplace.

December

Christmas at Billings Farm
802-457-2355

This top 10 Winter Event includes the authentically decorated farmhouse with preparations underway for the extravagant holiday meal, tour the working dairy farm, enjoy holiday programs and activities, make historic ornaments, and more! Horse drawn sleigh and wagon rides. Fun for the whole family!