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Hello Burlington! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Kid rave, corn roast and car show, and expanded VA clinics + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Expanded care on the horizon: VA announced Monday new outpatient clinics in South Burlington and West Chesterfield. South Burlington replaces Burlington and will be twice as large, with patient care starting in 2029 -- learn more about the clinics.
Laid-back regional escapes: A new list spotlights slower-paced New England towns, featuring Littleton’s riverfront walks, Camden’s Windjammer heritage, and Cape Cod’s Highland Light, plus summer arts at Payomet, for relaxing Burlington-area getaways -- explore the full roundup.
Statewide staffing crisis lingers: Three years after Vermont’s nursing audit, few fixes have taken hold. Hospitals still spend tens of millions on travel nurses as UVM Medical Center staff report shortages every shift -- read the full story.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Refresh your stack: Whether you lean sterling, gold fill, or solid gold, Rackk & Ruin designs and fabricates jewelry in their Vermont studio, with one-of-a-kind pieces, The Vintage Edit, and ceremonial work. Stop by the Atelier this week to dial in your daily stack, pair a Rosette Hoop with a trombone chain, or start a bespoke ring.
Settle in and listen: Sapphic cocktail bar and vinyl lounge Doma Bar is a South End living room, where drinks are built with vision, records spin all the way through, and the room asks nothing of you but to relax. Spanish bar snacks, coquito, seasonal Vermont touches, and zero-proof options keep everyone happy.
Candy, but elevated: Whizbangs Candy Lab is turning Church Street into your personal pick-me-up with fresh-made fudge and chocolatey experiments you can watch in action, plus a wall of retro favorites, buzzy imports, and Birnn Chocolates truffles. Perfect for a midweek morale boost or stocking the desk drawer.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
⚾ Worcester Bravehearts @ Centennial | Thursday (8/6) at 12:35 PM – Up for some small-town glory at Centennial Field as the Bravehearts face our Lake Monsters? Expect quick innings, rising talent, and that scuffed old park charm where you can chat between pitches and remember when a hot dog, a seat, and good company were enough.
🥕 South Burlington Farmers Market @ BTV Airport Recreation Path | Friday (8/7) at 5:00 PM – South Burlington’s new farmers market lands on the BTV Airport Recreation Path, with local farms, food makers, artisans, and neighborly chatter. Park in the airport garage, stroll the path or catch the free shuttle, then stock up on peak produce, real bread, and small-town gossip.
🌽 Corn Roast & Car Show @ Sam Mazza's Farm Market (Colchester) | Saturday (8/8) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been itching for chrome, butter, and nostalgia, Corn Roast & Car Show brings the Champlain Valley Street Rodders, 1950s rock and roll, and The Sausage Shack. Old-fashioned corn, shiny fenders, and an alcohol-free scene, so the only buzz is the engines.
🎉 Kid Rave @ BCA Studios | Saturday (8/8) at 12:30 PM – Eastern Star is turning BCA Studios into a kid rave, with beats, glow sticks, and the kind of cardio your watch loves. All ages means grandkids floss while you perfect the two step and guard the snack table. Low stakes, high giggles, no babysitter required.
💃 Splash Dance @ City Hall Park | Saturday (8/8) at 1:00 PM – Spin back to the good stuff with Splash Dance as DJ Love drops feel-good grooves, from her 80s college radio roots to 90s Central Park cassette sessions. Think roller-rink swagger, sunny vibes, and a dance floor for people who remember rewinding tapes with a pencil.
🚂 Kids Train @ Church Street Marketplace | Sunday (8/9) at 10:00 AM – Holiday stamina check at Top Block, where the Big Blue Express gives the kiddos a free train ride, and you a blissful minute to sip coffee and not wrap anything. It’s a tiny track, big grins, and the kind of cheesy magic we secretly love.
🪨 Girls Rock! Junior Expedition: Rocks & Rivers @ Petra Cliffs Climbing Center & Mountaineering School | Tuesday (8/11) – Remember the Super Sampler? This 4-day, 3-night Girls Rock Junior Expedition trades Lake Champlain views for upstate New York rivers and cliffs, with real campouts, new skills, and a gloriously tired return, confident, muddy, and smelling like campfire.
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07 — Burlington report Weather forecastToday — High: 87°F — Low: 69°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 12 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 10 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 71°F — Precip: 57%
A slight chance of rain showers between 8am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. This house is wildThis historic brick row house brings downtown Burlington living with single-family privacy, just steps from Church Street, the Flynn, and the waterfront. A wrought iron gate opens to a courtyard and covered porch, while inside, exposed brick, custom built-ins, and a gas fireplace set the tone. The top-floor primary retreat adds skylights, a walk-in closet, and an infrared sauna.
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