A Vibrant Saturday in Burlington: Music, Arts, and Community Celebrations

13/09/2025 3 min
A Vibrant Saturday in Burlington: Music, Arts, and Community Celebrations

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Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Saturday, September 13, 2025. The Queen City is alive with energy today and we've got your must-know lineup for local happenings, community impact, and everything in between. Burlington wakes up to the sweet sound of music as Grace Potter teams up with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra for an epic show tonight at Waterfront Park. Known for drawing crowds from all over, Grand Point North returns with an impressive roster, including Melt, ISTA, Slob Drop, Heady Betty, and Dutch Experts. Make sure to download your tickets in advance, pack sunscreen and rain gear just in case, and leave the pets at home. Traveling on foot, by bus, or bike is highly encouraged because parking is limited and re-entry isn’t allowed once you’re inside. Expect an unforgettable lakeside concert whether rain or shine.If you're looking for something to do earlier in the day, Foam Brewers over on Lake Street has you covered. Starting at one this afternoon, DJ Fattie B will be spinning an eclectic mashup set. The vibe at Foam is open, quirky, and absolutely free, plus you get great lake views and delicious brews as a backdrop for all that live music.This evening, an extra-special event is lighting up The Flynn main stage. It's Dancing with the Burlington Stars, where local celebrity dancers team up with pros to battle it out for top honors, performing for a cause close to home. It’s all to benefit the Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, funding statewide support for those in need. Expect show-stopping routines and four guest performance groups, guaranteeing a boisterous, family-friendly celebration. The fun kicks off at seven and runs until nine.Sports fans, Saturday’s got your fix with a high-stakes soccer matchup as the nationally ranked Vermont men’s team welcomes No. 3 Akron. The action starts at six this evening and will be streamed live, but local supporters will fill the stands, so grab your Catamounts gear and get ready for a showdown at Virtue Field.If you’re in the mood for an arts adventure, neighboring communities offer even more. The 5th Annual Art & Stroll Festival in Milton from ten to two showcases local artists, kids’ activities, and food trucks, all free admission. Quilters and craft lovers might head to Bennington’s Quiltfest, featuring over a hundred stunning quilts and plenty of culinary treats. And book lovers, Bear Pond Books hosts Vermont author Katy Farber for a signing of her new thriller, The Board, this morning. All across Chittenden County and beyond, community events like these are part of what keeps Burlington’s creative spirit thriving. Locals support locals, whether it’s through cheering on our teams, supporting the arts, or taking in the waterfront sunset with neighbors and live music.That wraps up today’s news and happenings—whatever you choose, Burlington is the place to be today. This has been Burlington Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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