Free events in Burlington, VT

Enjoy a DJ-powered dance party at City Hall Park featuring DJ Love. This free, family-friendly summer event is set up with an interactive, wheelchair-accessible splash fountain for kids and their caregivers. Come for the music and stay for the splash-fountain fun.

All aboard The Big Blue Express for a free kids train ride perfect for families. Kids and kids at heart can enjoy a festive ride winding around a towering Christmas tree and along the Top Block of Church Street. The event runs during the afternoon window listed.

Music in the Park and the Milton Farmers Market have introduced a refreshed brand. The Milton Farmers Market is presented in collaboration by Milton Recreation & Parks and the Milton Family Community Center with this new identity.

Top Hat Entertainment hosts a fast-paced trivia night at On Tap Bar & Grill in Essex Junction, Vermont, featuring picture and music rounds. It is free to play, and prizes are awarded to the top teams. The venue fills quickly, so early arrival is recommended. Expect spirited competition and plenty of bragging rights for those who come out on top.

Bay & Brisket Trivia Thursday turns a visit to Barbacoa Smoke into a quick game of knowledge with weekly questions themed around BBQ and Vermont. Answer correctly to earn an entry in a monthly drawing for a $25 Barbacoa Smoke gift card, with one winner chosen each month and the drawing held Friday morning after the final Thursday of the month. It is free to play, simply place an order and take your shot at the question prepared for you. Questions are presented individually at the truck so your answer stays private while ordering, and participation is limited to one trivia question per person per order. Each week offers another chance to learn something new and build up entries.