Happy weekend, Burlington! In today’s happening-today edition: Heart walk CPR highlights, bagel chain closure, and AI transformer monitoring win + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Community united for heart health: Vermont Heart Walk is happening today at Delta Dental Diamond at Centennial Field, spotlighting life saving CPR skills and survivor stories with speakers Dan Werme, Chloe Labelle, and Chelsea Manor -- see the CPR highlights.
Local bagel chain shutters: Feldman's Bagels abruptly closed its Burlington and St. Albans shops, announced on social media. Founded in 2013 by Roy and Maddy Feldman, the brand is owned by Bob Leonard -- catch the bagel chain closure.
Accelerator picks a winner: Magnefy won the DeltaClimeVT Energy 2026 accelerator, earning $25,000 and a Burlington Electric Department pilot to test AI transformer monitoring, aiming to catch failures early and strengthen Burlington’s grid reliability -- see the accelerator winner.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Lake Champlain chill cure: When the breeze off the lake hits and you want proper Cajun comfort, Bourbon Street delivers gumbo, jambalaya, shrimp po boys and a hefty Muffaletta, plus Zapp’s chips and red beans. Two bites in and you’ll swear Church Street just picked up a brass section.
Lakefront reset, anyone? Sometimes you just need to sleep under the pines without actually leaving town. North Beach Campground lets you swap notifications for lake sounds, sneak in a sunset swim, then bike home tomorrow like nothing happened, delivering easy local camping vibes, maximum Champlain sparkle, minimal logistics.
Upgrade your weekends: If you’ve been eyeing more green in your life, Vermont National Country Club pairs a Jack Nicklaus/Jack Nicklaus II Signature championship course with Adirondack-sunset views. Add pool days, Har-Tru tennis and pickleball, a fitness center, and year-round dining... the local, family-friendly setup that quietly elevates your Burlington routine.
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04 — Our recommendations
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🚗 Diecast Show & Sale @ The University Mall (South Burlington) | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 AM – University Mall turns into a nostalgia pit stop as 802 Diecast rolls in with Hot Wheels, Matchbox, elusive super treasure hunts, plus M2 chases. A chance to relive your childhood, flex your collector cred, and maybe find that blue card you swear your cousin borrowed.
❤ 2026 Vermont Heart Walk @ Centennial Field | Saturday (6/20) at 8:30 AM – Nothing beats a Vermont stroll that counts as cardio, community, and karma. The Vermont Heart Walk pulls neighbors together to fund research, teach CPR, and turn bystanders into lifesavers, because the only thing better than getting your steps is helping someone keep theirs.
👨 Dad Guild's 4th Annual Father's Day Weekend Celebration @ The Soda Plant | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – Think Father's Day is just ties and brunch? Dad Guild throws a weekend of fun, with pinball with the kids, a dads-only decathlon featuring Mario Kart, cornhole, and darts, then Soda Plant Sunday stacked with a bun-fueled 5K, grilled cheese, magic, and free family portraits.
🎉 North End Block Party @ Brian's North End Automotive | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – North End is shutting the street to do what it does best, snack, mingle, and pretend we weren’t in bed by 10 last weekend. Free entry, food trucks, local vendors, and music, plus the joy of running into three people you sort-of know.
🌙 Juneteenth Twilight Series: A2VT @ City Hall Park | Saturday (6/20) at 6:00 PM – Spread a blanket for a Juneteenth twilight hang as Burlington’s A2VT fires up a multilingual mix of African roots, pop, and hip-hop, then a Vermont all-star headliner keeps it glowing. Sunset, good neighbors, and actual dancing, not just polite toe taps.
⚾ Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball @ Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball | Saturday (6/20) at 6:05 PM – Grab your brightest Hawaiian shirt and head to Centennial Field for Margaritaville Night as the Lake Monsters host the Westfield Starfires. Baseball with a beachy twist, island vibes, and just enough Parrothead spirit to make your lawn chair jealous.
🧩 The Amazing Puzzle Race 1000 Piece @ The Boardroom - Board Game Cafe | Sunday (6/21) at 12:00 PM – Finally, a race where sitting, sorting edges, and squinting counts as cardio. Tackle a 1,000-piece jigsaw in 4.5 hours with your brainy crew of up to four, $40 a team, prizes on the line. Space is limited, so plan accordingly. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Burlington report Weather forecastToday — High: 72°F — Low: 58°F — Precip: 84%
Rain showers likely before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Northwest wind around 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow — High: 76°F — Low: 59°F — Precip: 75%
Rain showers before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. West wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis classic Colonial blends old-house charm with smart modern upgrades, from refinished oak floors and cast iron radiators to a renovated kitchen with updated cabinetry and new appliances. Nearly all-new windows flood the rooms with light, while a finished third floor, stone patio, side porch, garage, and rare Level 2 EV charger add everyday ease.
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