Kids Weekend @ Burlington Waterfront Park

When

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Where

Waterfront Park 10 College Street, Burlington, VT Visit Website | kjanedoyle@burlingtonvt.gov

Who

All Ages, Toddlers, Kinder, Kids, Tweens, Teens

Details

Parking: Yes

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.

Reviews

6 reviews

June 15, 2014
"My family visits the waterfront often on our family walks. My kids like to see the talented kids in the skate park before heading to the swings along the boardwalk, If you are lucky enough to get one they are the perfect place to watch the sun set and enjoy creemes. "
- katiebug1530
August 22, 2013
"This is definitely a great place to go for a relaxing afternoon."
- bluebingo
August 13, 2012
"Such a great place for a walk, a picnic, a wade in the water, or to swing on the swings next to the wooden boardwalk. Definitely a great place to stroll down to after a late dinner date. The Skinny Pancake is just up from Waterfront Park, and a walk down to the park after dinner makes a perfect ending to a great date. Parking can be difficult during the day, but it is right on the bikepath and if you can find a parking spot downtown, the College Street free! Shuttle goes down to the park even 15 minutes."
- paddlekat
June 14, 2012
"This was a favorite place for my husband I to come across the lake to when we lived in Plattsburgh a couple years ago. So relaxing to sit on one of the swings and gaze out at the water on a beautiful summer day. Now that we are in VT we will be here a lot this summer I'm sure. Just gorgeous."
- rougeurbleu
August 17, 2011
"This is a fabulous place for kids to walk and get close to the lake. There are swinging benches, always folks walking dogs and the boats are always coming in and out. A great place to be in the sunshine. "
- mpc
August 2, 2009
"One of the highlights of downtown Burlington! So many things to do and see all within a short walk or bike ride. There is ECHO and the skate park of course, or just take a walk along the dock or walk path to view the scenery. Kids love watching the birds, dogs jumping in the water, college kids playing frisbee, etc. In the summer there is a mini train on wheels that will take you tofrom Church Street, or you can just walk it. And plenty of dining choices including Burlington Bay Market, Skinny Pancake, Splash at the Boathouse or the snack and ice cream shop near the railroad crossing."
- ceb