The Sept 24–30 Round-up
Shining a Light
There I was, singing a song to my toddler, thinking she was finally drifting off to sleep in her crib, when I heard a loud rip. I walked over to the crib and she was... completely naked. PJs pulled off, diaper torn off. Oh dear.
— Anonymous, Burlington, VT
Share your stories and musings with other parents. And, thank you for giving us a sense of fellowship in caring for young people!
Events
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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
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!
Dad's & Kids Dinner @ St. Mike's hosted by Dad Guild
5:00 PM–6:30 PM @ Alliot Student Center - Saint Michael's College
1–5+ years | Free, Inside, Register
Did you know that St. Michael’s University Green Mountain Dining Room is open to the public? We are willing to bet, maybe not. Join us for a group Dads & Kids outing to grab a mid-week meal together, cafeteria style. Dinner is on us, we just ask that you RSVP in advance so we can provide an accurate count. RSVP
Friday, September 25, 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!
Flatbread Friday hosted by Common Roots
4:00 PM–6:30 PM @ Wheeler Homestead - Children's Garden
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Join Common Roots for Flatbread Fridays at Wheeler House and Wheeler Nature Park. The special: Basil Pesto & Harvest Fresh Vegetables Flatbread w/Prosciutto. Bring the family and enjoy wood-fired flatbreads, local ingredients, live music, picnic tables, gardens, trails, and beautiful views. We’ll also offer a Kids’ School Lunchbox Workshop for $8 per child.
Saturday, September 26, 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.
Think Like A Squirrel!
10:30 AM–12:00 PM @ Rock Point Center
3–5+ years | Free, Outside, Register
Exploring the anatomy of wild nuts and the animals that eat them. Let’s pretend to be squirrels collecting nuts, learn the skills it takes to find the good ones, and crack ‘em open!
Learn about the anatomy of some common wild nuts and the skills and tactics used by squirrels and other animals to find, collect and dissect them.
BTV Market
11:00 AM–3:00 PM @ City Hall Park
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Join us for the BTV Market, a summer artists’ and makers’ market in the heart of downtown Burlington. Stroll through City Hall Park and find artists, designers, handmade goods, delicious bites, and one-of-a-kind finds.
Live in the Orchard Concert Series: Lonesome Possum (and Friends)
12:00 PM–2:00 PM @ Shelburne Orchards
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Come on out to see local musicians Jojo and James on fiddle and bass, as they serenade us with some beautiful old time tunes!
Splash Dance: DJ cRAIG mITCHELL
1:00 PM–3:00 PM @ City Hall Park
2–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Delighted kids and their caregivers soak up some serious summer fun with a DJ-fueled dance party in City Hall Park's interactive, wheelchair accessible splash fountain.
Sunday, September 27, 2026
Kids Story Time with Lindsey Stoddard
10:00 AM–10:45 AM @ Shelburne Orchards
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Come on out for a picture book read aloud with local author Lindsey Stoddard! She will bring a few of her favorite picture books and read them on the ‘orchard main stage’ in the pick-your-own section of the orchard. Ride the wagon from the parking lot to find her at the pick-your-own!
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!
Soda Plant Sunday Market
10:00 AM–2:00 PM @ Soda Plant
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Inside, Drop In
Come explore the Soda Plant and enjoy local artists, crafters, vintage, coffee and food plus free live music. All are welcome!
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!
Live in the Orchard Concert Series: Queen City Cut Ups
12:00 PM–2:00 PM @ Shelburne Orchards
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Come on out to see Queen City Cut Ups. Their music blends bluegrass, cajun, country, swing, and old-time into the collective ‘Americana’ sound.
Monday, September 28, 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 29, 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.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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.
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!
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.
Stories & Songs for Library Littles
11:00 AM–11:30 AM @ Fletcher Free Library
1–3 years | Free, Inside, Drop In
Storytime, songs, and open play for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!
Live in the Orchard Concert Series: Meatpackers
12:30 PM–1:30 PM @ Shelburne Orchards
0–5+ years | Free, Outside, Drop In
Come on out to the back porch of the donut house to hear some lovely and raucous music on a Wednesday afternoon! The Meatpackers are basically local celebrities. They have been playing together for decades and honestly have so much fun doing so, it’s contagious. They like to call their music a mix of bluegrass, gospel and redneck, with vocal harmonies, guitar, mandolin, stand-up-base, lap steel and the occasional fiddle.
May we Suggest...
... Fall / Winter Swim Lessons
Starting at 6 months old, both the Greater Burlington YMCA and The Edge Sports & Fitness offer caregiver with child swim lessons.
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