Burlington Buzzes: Activism, Haunts, and Indie Gems in the Queen City

18/10/2025 2 min
Burlington Buzzes: Activism, Haunts, and Indie Gems in the Queen City

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Good morning, this is your Burlington Local Frequency for Saturday, October 18th, 2025.It is a crisp October Saturday here in Burlington, and there is no shortage of energy around town. The day starts with activism taking center stage. At 10:30 this morning on Church Street, the “No Kings 2: Burlington Rises Again” rally kicks off, gathering local groups and neighbors to march for democracy and civic engagement. The main march will weave down the iconic Church Street Marketplace and finish at City Hall Park by noon, joining a growing nationwide movement reminding us that community voices still matter.If you are feeling festive, the Halloween spirit is alive and well. Tonight, local tours like “Fright by Flashlight” offer an outdoor haunted history walk through some of the city’s eerier corners. Meanwhile, anticipation is already building for next weekend’s Halloween Roll and Stroll at City Hall Park, coming up Sunday the 26th. Costumes, treats, and all-ages fun are guaranteed as Burlington gets fully into spooky season.For arts lovers, the Vermont International Film Festival rolls on at Main Street Landing through October 26th. This celebrated annual event brings thought-provoking independent films and lively filmmaker Q&As to the waterfront, putting Burlington on the indie cinema map. Whether you love documentaries, international stories, or homegrown Vermont voices, you will find a screening that inspires.Music fans have plenty to look forward to this evening. At Foam Brewers by the lake, New York’s Guerilla Toss takes the stage with their explosive brand of art rock at 8 p.m., promising a show that will blur genre lines and raise the energy. Over in South Burlington at Higher Ground, tribute band The Strictly Hip delivers their rousing homage to The Tragically Hip, sure to pull in lovers of classic Canadian rock. For a more eclectic start to your night, Venetian Soda Lounge in the Old North End hosts the Green Mt. Cabaret Burlesque and Drag show, offering glamour and local flair from 6 to 8.The weather is inviting for a lakeside stroll or a walk through Church Street’s pop-up markets, with local shops, cafes, and makers all showing off Burlington creativity this autumn weekend. And for anyone seeking some family fun, the city’s parks are open for drop-in pick-up games and pumpkin crafts, helping keep the kids active and off their screens.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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