What’s Happening in Vermont This August 2025?

Things to do August 2025 in Vermont

What’s Happening in Vermont This August 2025?

Your Ultimate Community Event Calendar

Every month, Catalyst Realty Collaborative curates a Connect Calendar packed with can’t-miss local happenings so you can plug into everything that makes Vermont special. Whether you’re brand-new to the Green Mountain State or a lifelong local, these gatherings are the perfect way to meet neighbors, support small businesses, and keep the summer vibes rolling. ☀️

(P.S. Bookmark this calendar so you can quickly RSVP or grab tickets—and share it with a friend who’s always asking, “What’s happening this weekend?”)

August Events at a Glance

Community Movie Night poster for the film Jumanji on August 1 at Wheeler Gardens. The flyer shows the movie’s characters and details free entry, snacks, and a blanket giveaway for the first 75 people.

Friday, August 1

 

    • Community Movie Night – Jumanji
      Wheeler Gardens, South Burlington · 7:30 PM
      Grab a blanket (the first 75 guests snag a free one!), enjoy complimentary hot dogs & snacks, and relive the jungle-size laughs of Jumanji.
      Event link

    • Addison County Fair & Field Days
      1790 Field Days Rd, New Haven · 9 AM – 11 PM
      Vermont’s oldest agricultural fair returns with 4-H shows, livestock competitions, tractor pulls, and a three-night demolition derby.
      Event link

Teams paddling dragon boats in a lake with mountains in the background. The water splashes as rowers compete side by side with numbered boats.

Sunday, August 3

 

    • Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival
      Waterfront Park, Burlington · 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
      Cheer on paddlers, enjoy waterfront festivities, and honor those impacted by breast and other cancers.
      Event link

    • Harvest Festival at Bread & Butter Farm
      Shelburne · 1 – 5 PM
      Music, local food, and community fun raising funds for Latin American coffee-growing communities.
      Event link

Thursday, August 7

Party on the Bricks event poster with colorful string flags and music icons on a dark blue background. It advertises a weekly Thursday evening summer event with music, sponsored by Foam Brewers, from 5:30 to 8 pm at Church Street Marketplace.

    • Party on the Bricks
      Church Street Marketplace, Burlington · 5:30 – 8 PM
      Each week a new block transforms into an open-air party with patio dining, live music, and summertime vibes. Free and all-ages!
      Event link

Saturday, August 9

Bright event flyer for Bash at the Bay on August 9 from 12 to 4:30 pm at St Albans Bay Park. The design has pastel clouds, a sunburst background, and bold text highlighting games, food, and live music by Rushmore.

    • Bash at the Bay
      St. Albans Bay Park · Noon – 4 PM
      Family-friendly game day featuring oversized Jenga, tug-of-war, sack races, tunes, and tasty bites.
      Event link

Friday, August 15

A lively outdoor market scene with families walking among white vendor tents on a sunny day. Children are playing while adults browse stalls and talk with vendors.

    • Winooski Block Party
      Rotary Park, Winooski · 5 – 8 PM
      Pack a picnic (or take-out from a Winooski favorite) and celebrate community with live music and free activities under the historic Block building.
      Event link

Sunday, August 17

Three kids smiling and running toward the camera on a bright sunny day. The central child has curly hair and a striped shirt, radiating excitement.

    • Family Fun Day
      2025 Williston Rd, South Burlington · 9 AM – 2:30 PM
      Bounce houses, a giant water slide, BBQ lunch, mini-golf, corn-hole tournament, and puppet shows keep kids of every age smiling.
      Event link

Friday, August 22 (kicks off ten days!)

Poster for Champlain Valley Fair with ferris wheels at sunset in the background. It promotes “The Ten Best Days of Summer” running August 22 to August 31, 2025.

    • Champlain Valley Fair
      Champlain Valley Expo, Essex Junction · Gates open 10 AM
      The “Ten Best Days of Summer” bring new midway rides, grandstand shows, fair food, and plenty of agricultural heritage.
      Event link

Make the Most of August ☀️

 

    • Plan ahead – Bookmark or add these dates to your digital calendar so nothing slips through the cracks.

    • Support local – Many of these events directly benefit Vermont nonprofits, farms, and small businesses.

 

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