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THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH, from 4:30PM – 7:30PM at Melissa Penfield Park, 139 Boynton Ave, Plattsburgh. Parks Come Alive is a celebration of local food, music, drink and community organizations all in our City parks! Thanks to our title sponsor, Champlain Valley Family Center! Join us for a family-friendly event that includes:

  • Games and Activities for Kids
  • Giveaways
  • Beer Garden hosted by Old Soul Design Studio
  • Live Music
  • Local food trucks
  • Community, fun and appreciation for our parks!

This event is family friendly and free to attend. Parking and washrooms are available on site. Rain Date Policy: A rain date will be scheduled for the following Thursday. Staff will announce the rescheduling of an event to its rain date approximately 24 hours in advance in the event of serve thunder, lighting and heavy rain. MORE DETAILS

ParkFest26SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH – Spend your Labor Day weekend exploring South Burlington’s parks through music! Join us on Saturday, September 5, from 1:00–4:15 PM for Park Fest, a free community music festival featuring nine artists across five unique park locations. Each park offers its own musical theme, making it easy to discover new artists while enjoying some of South Burlington’s favorite parks.

As you travel from park to park, be sure to pick up a Park Fest Passport! Collect a stamp at each location you visit and turn in your completed passport for prizes.  Visit all five parks or spend the afternoon at your favorite stop—the choice is yours!

Admission is free and open to the public.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket, pack a picnic, or grab a bite from one of our food vendors while enjoying an afternoon of live music. Park-hop to experience every genre, collect passport stamps along the way, or settle into one location and soak in the atmosphere.

Whether you’re discovering a new favorite band, enjoying local food, or exploring South Burlington’s parks, Park Fest is the perfect way to celebrate community, music, and the outdoors.

We can’t wait to see you on Saturday, September 5!

Please Note: Performance schedule, artists, and food vendors are subject to change.

Walk to Defeat ALSSEPTEMBER 26TH – Walk to Defeat ALS

Join us as we walk to defeat ALS at Oakledge Park from 10am – Noon on Saturday, September 26th. Walk Check-in: 10:00 AM, Walk Start: 11:15 AM. Oakledge Park, 11 Flynn Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.

REGISTER HERE

 

OCTOBER 15TH

The VermontBiz2Biz EXPO brings the future of business in Vermont together. The VermontBiz2Biz Expo will offer a unique opportunity for businesses to meet, listen, learn and celebrate throughout the one day business event of the year. Register today!

October 15, 2026 from 7:30 am – 3 pm