Announcing Folkhouse!

This week, we're excited to share our vision for Folkhouse with the launch of our website: folkhousevt.com

Part cafe, part bar, part gathering place. We're creating a new space for parents and caregivers to easily connect with friends and bring kids along.

Take a look, and be in touch if you’d like to play a bigger part in what we’re building!

Thanks for being part of Snack Break,
— Anna

P.S. There's camaraderie in the wildness of parenting. Share your stories and musings with other parents!

Events

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Family Play at the Garden hosted by The Family Room
9:00 AM–12:00 PM @ Ethan Allen Homestead
0–5 years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Community building, fun learning activities for children aged 0–5, and social connections for caregivers. Through October at the Ethan Allen Homestead Community Gardens for outdoor activities, optional gardening, nature play and more!

Toddlertime
9:15 AM–9:45 AM @ South Burlington Public Library
1–3 years | Free, Inside, Drop In
This lively, interactive storytime is just right for your wiggly toddler. Short stories and familiar songs, rhymes and fingerplays are featured, with time to wiggle and dance. Sitting still is not a pre-requisite!

Petra Cliffs Toddler Climb Time
9:30 AM–10:30 AM @ Petra Cliffs
1–4 years | Paid, Inside, Register
Registration. Toddler climb time is back for the fall! $5 for a day pass, instruction & gear rentals for climbers under 4 years old. Kiddos older than 4 will need to purchase a full-day pass.

Toddlertime
10:00 AM–10:30 AM @ South Burlington Public Library
1–3 years | Free, Inside, Drop In
This lively, interactive storytime is just right for your wiggly toddler. Short stories and familiar songs, rhymes and fingerplays are featured, with time to wiggle and dance. Sitting still is not a pre-requisite!

Storytime
10:30 AM–11:00 AM @ Winooski Memorial Library
0–5+ years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Join the Winooski Memorial Library every Thursday for storytime! We'll be reading our favorite books, singing songs, doing a little dancing, and sharing in the fun!

GROW Preschool Yoga
11:00 AM–11:30 AM @ Fletcher Free Library
2–5 years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Join Colleen from Grow Prenatal and Family Yoga for songs, movement, and other fun yoga activities. Recommended for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers.

Petra Cliffs Homeschool Drop-In Hours
11:00 AM–1:00 PM @ Petra Cliffs
2–5+ years | Paid, Inside, Drop In
Homeschool Drop-In Hours is unstructured climbing time, with families receiving an orientation & basic safety instruction. This is a great opportunity to connect with other homeschool families!

Family Happy Hour
5:00 PM–6:00 PM @ The Pinery
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Bring your partner, bring your baby/kids and connect with other GROW families in the area over beers and a sunset! The Pinery is a fully outside beer garden with food trucks and shade from the sun.

Friday, September 11, 2026

Sing-Along with Linda Bassick
9:00 AM–9:30 AM @ Pingala Cafe NNE
0–5+ years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Friday morning sing along!

Apple Picking Opening Day
9:00 AM–5:00 PM @ Shelburne Orchards
0–5+ years | Paid, Outside, Drop In
Yes! We will have apple picking, weekend wagon rides, live music, kids events, cider donuts, pre-picked apples, apple brandy, pear brandy and pommeau by the bottle, and all our usual store goodies including t-shirts, honey and maple syrup!

South End Get Down
5:00 PM–9:00 PM @ The Pinery
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
South End Burlington's Free Block Party is every Friday with food, music and family-friendly activities, like face painting and ice cream. Enjoy over 60+ vendors throughout the season and a fun Friday night with family. Show up early for shorter lines and a calmer time.

34th Annual South End Art Hop!
5:00 PM–10:00 PM
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Inside, Drop In
The arts festival is family friendly and free to attend. Visit 100+ locations over a 2 mile stretch, explore curated art exhibitions, go inside artist studios, snag a bite at a restaurant or food truck, listen to music, attend the STRUT! Fashion Show at the new SEABA Center on Saturday night, enjoy the Kids Hop at the Famers Market, and the SEABA Artist Market at Dealer on Saturday and now Sunday!

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Burlington Farmer's Market
9:00 AM–2:00 PM @ 345 Pine Street
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Every Saturday more than 70 vendors gather at 345 Pine Street - just a short walk from downtown.

Shelburne Farmer's Market
9:00 AM–1:00 PM @ Shelburne Parade Grounds
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
The market is where local farms and makers welcome their neighbors and visitors to the best of Shelburne.

34th Annual South End Art Hop!
10:00 AM–10:00 PM
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Inside, Drop In
The arts festival is family friendly and free to attend. Visit 100+ locations over a 2 mile stretch, explore curated art exhibitions, go inside artist studios, snag a bite at a restaurant or food truck, listen to music, attend the STRUT! Fashion Show at the new SEABA Center on Saturday night, enjoy the Kids Hop at the Famers Market, and the SEABA Artist Market at Dealer on Saturday and now Sunday!

Sing Along with Linda at the NNE Branch
11:00 AM–11:30 AM @ Fletcher Free Library NNE
0–5 years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Dance, wiggle, and sing with local musician/early educator, Linda Bassick!

BCA Family Make n' Take @ Kids Hop
11:00 AM–1:00 PM @ BCA Center
2–5+ years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Make BCA Studios one of your stops at Kids Hop! Visit teaching artist Melissa Jones at our craft station as you create your own fun and vibrant tie-dye bandana.

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Winooski Farmer's Market
10:00 AM–2:00 PM @ Winooski Farmer's Market
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
The Winooski Farmers Market is a sweet little market bringing food and fun to the Onion City. We’re proud to present Vermont-made farm-fresh products, prepared foods, crafts, live music, community guests, and activities!

Kids Music and Stories with Anna Adler
10:00 AM–11:00 AM @ Shelburne Orchards
0–5+ years | Paid, Outside, Drop In
Anna Adler, a Storyteller and Children’s Musician, leads joyful and highly interactive events and classes for families and children.

Children's Storytime
10:30 AM–11:00 AM @ Wild Meadows Books and Cafe
0–5+ years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Join Christine, our Children's Programming Manager and a former early childhood educator, in our Children's section for storytime!

34th Annual South End Art Hop!
11:00 AM–4:00 PM
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Inside, Drop In
The arts festival is family friendly and free to attend. Visit 100+ locations over a 2 mile stretch, explore curated art exhibitions, go inside artist studios, snag a bite at a restaurant or food truck, listen to music, attend the STRUT! Fashion Show at the new SEABA Center on Saturday night, enjoy the Kids Hop at the Famers Market, and the SEABA Artist Market at Dealer on Saturday and now Sunday!

Vermont Pride Parade and Festival
12:00 PM–4:00 PM @ Battery Park
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Parade Begins 12:00pm - Down Church Street, Festival 1:00-4:00pm - Battery Park.

Dad Guild Play Group
3:30 PM–5:00 PM @ Fletcher Free Library
0–5 years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Join us on the second Sunday of every month from 3:30pm - 5pm for a low-key playgroup at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington. We’ll be in the kids’ section, most likely sprawled out on the floor somewhere, attempting to have conversations with one another while our kids have other plans. Come with low expectations and you won’t leave disappointed.

Monday, September 14, 2026

Crawlers, Waddlers and Toddlers
10:00 AM–12:00 PM @ The Family Room
0–3 years | Free, Inside, Drop In
A playgroup for caregivers and their babies, one & two years old. We provide a space for children and caregivers to connect, play, and eat.

Stories & Crafts: Animal Antics!
11:00 AM–11:45 AM @ Fletcher Free Library
2–5+ years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Weekly animal-themed stories and art activities for kids and caregivers! Each week will star a special mystery animal to be featured in the books we read and the crafts we create.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Playgroup
10:30 AM–11:30 AM @ Winooski Memorial Library
0–5 years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Meet at the library for a playtime with a variety of educational toys. Adults will have the chance to talk about child development or just chat.

Sing-Along with Linda Bassick
11:00 AM–11:30 AM @ Fletcher Free Library
0–5+ years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Dance, wiggle, and sing with local musician/early educator, Linda Bassick.

Baby Playgroup
1:00 PM–2:00 PM @ GROW
0–18 months | Free, Inside, Register
Join us for some adult hangout time with babies and kiddos in tow! Our playgroup is a chance for parents of little ones to meet, connect, chat, make friends and ask questions about all things baby and parenthood.

Old North End (ONE) Farmer's Market
3:00 PM–6:30 PM @ Dewey Park
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Working with local farmers, we help increase food access in a growing & diverse Burlington neighborhood.

Plasticiens Volants presents Sea Fantasy – The Pearl
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
6:00 PM @ J.J. Flynn Elementary School
A mesmerizing street show adapted for school fields featuring a menagerie of giant sea creatures accompanied by music and special effects. Without a snorkel or a mask, audiences are invited to dive into an underwater world where a lonely pearl dreams of exploring beyond her shell.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Cows, Cheese and Tractors!
10:00 AM–12:00 AM @ Shelburne Farms
4–5+ years | Paid, Outside, Register
Join us on a tractor ride down the cow lanes to explore the Shelburne Farms Dairy. We’ll look for the milking herd out on pasture, visit the calf barn, and taste some Shelburne Farms cheddar.

Babytime
10:30 AM–11:00 AM @ South Burlington Public Library
0–6 months | Free, Inside, Drop In
A gentle, slow storytime that features songs, rhymes and lap play for our youngest patrons. Grown-ups caregivers are welcome to socialize after storytime.

Early Months (Baby Massage)
10:30 AM–12:00 PM @ The Family Room
0–6 months | Free, Inside, Drop In
A soothing environment to learn and practice massage techniques. Best for babies 6 weeks until they are old enough to crawl away. Caregivers will have time to connect and share with others.

Children's Storytime
10:30 AM–11:00 AM @ Wild Meadows Books and Cafe
0–5+ years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Join Christine, our Children's Programming Manager and a former early childhood educator, in our Children's section for storytime!