Kids Weekend @ Roosevelt Park

Get ready for a FREE weekend full of smiles and memories at the 40th Annual celebration dedicated to our city's kids!

At Roosevelt Park and the Waterfront, Friday & Saturday, May 16-17th, 2025

Come enjoy free pizza and ice cream, play in the bounce house, enjoy rides and games, circus arts and more. 

FRIDAY May 17th, 2024
4-7 p.m.

At Roosevelt Park in the Old North End

• Leonardo's pizza and Odd Otter ice cream 
• Fletcher Free Library activities
• Big Blue Trunk rides
• Burlington Bike Park fun
• Kids on the Ball 
• Games and sports
• Live TV broadcasts with ABC 22 and Fox 44

Roosevelt Park is the heart and soul of the Old North End and functions as both a neighborhood park as well as home to organized baseball and soccer leagues. In 2014, the park became home to the Burlington Boys & Girls Club’s Academic Teen Center. The park is surrounded by Oak, Willow, Walnut and St. Mary Streets.

SATURDAY May 18th, 2024
11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

At Waterfront Park

• Ben & Jerry's ice cream and Folino's pizza dor the first 300 people
• Performances by Emma Cook and A2VT
• Big Blue Trunk rides
• Kids on the Ball
• Little Artsy Faces
• Whoa Nellie Kettle Corn
• Meet Champ
• Bounce House
• Dan's Fried Dough
• Joe Ferris, Caricature Artist 
• Troy Wunderle's Big Top Adventures
• Meet Miss Vermont 2024: Meara Seery

The Waterfront is home to many year-round celebrations in Burlington, including the July 3rd fireworks. Most recently, it was a sought-after viewing spot for April's total solar eclipse. The ample lawn space, walkways and picturesque marina make the Waterfront an ideal place for gatherings and family fun.