Free events in Colchester, VT

Put your barbecue knowledge and Vermont trivia to the test with a weekly game at Barbacoa Smoke. Correct answers earn entries into a monthly drawing for a $25 Barbacoa Smoke gift card, and one winner is selected each month. Participation is free. Place an order and take part as questions are asked one-on-one at the truck to keep your answer private. Each person gets a single question per order. Keep playing each week to collect more entries.

A welcoming resource for people who need help caring for their pets, offering access to pet supplies. There are no eligibility restrictions based on where you live or your income, so anyone in need can pick up essentials for their animals.

Enjoy an evening of karaoke in a safe, supportive, alcohol-free setting that celebrates music, laughter, and community. Step up to the mic or cheer from the crowd, relax, have fun, and connect with others. Sing the songs you love, build confidence, and make lasting memories with a welcoming group. No singing experience is required, just bring enthusiasm and a readiness for a good time. This event is free and open to everyone, and attendees are welcome to bring friends, favorite songs, and positive energy for a night filled with good vibes.

A one day sports card and collectible show brings together more than 35 dealer tables with free admission. Attendees can buy, sell, and trade with vendors from Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York. Offerings include modern and vintage sports cards across baseball, football, hockey, basketball, racing, wrestling, and non-sports categories, plus Magic: The Gathering and Pokémon. You will also find sealed card boxes, PSA, Beckett, and SGC graded items, along with autographed photos and other memorabilia. The event is kid friendly and welcomes collectors at every level.

Spend Saturdays in a welcoming, relaxing setting making arts and crafts. Each week introduces a new hands-on project, from painting and simple DIY builds to seasonal creations, so there is always something different to explore. Materials are provided at no cost, and activities are suited to every skill level. Connect with others, express your creativity, and enjoy a positive space filled with fun, laughter, and community. All are welcome.

A festive day in the park celebrates Latin American music, flavors, dance, culture, and art, presented by BCA in collaboration with the Vermont Professionals of Color Network, Maiz Vargas Sandoval, Love Burlington, and Church Street Marketplace. The celebration begins with a community parade featuring Sambatucada, then continues with a full slate of performances and cultural highlights. The lineup includes DJ Amanda, Cintia Lovo, Los Songoros, Sonido Mal Maiz, and Alma Picante, with appearances by Laura Sanchez-Parkinson and Ray Vega. Community spotlights feature the Vermont Professionals of Color Network and UVM Alianza de Latines. Traditional dance is part of the program, including Mexican folkloric dance with Anna with DJ Jah Red, and Costa Rican folkloric dance with Lily with additional sets by DJ Jah Red, plus a Snow Motion dance class. Support for the celebration comes from Alchemist Brewery, the Vermont Professionals of Color Network, the City of Burlington's Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, Burlington City Arts, Hotel Vermont, Maiz Vargas Sandoval, and Vermont community members. BCA's Summer in the City also receives backing from the Pomerleau Family Foundation, Burlington Telecom, Myti, Soundtoys, Lake Champlain Chocolates, American Flatbread Burlington, Mothership Brewery, and media sponsors Seven Days and WCAX.