15-05-2025
40th annual Burlington Kids Weekend starts May 16
BURLINGTON, Vt. (ABC22/FOX44) – Burlington kids will get two days to explore activities and just have fun in the city's parks this weekend – if the weather cooperates.
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The event will be held even in the rain, but could be cancelled if thunderstorms are expected to cause safety concerns, said the city's Department of Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront on its Facebook page.
Currently, the activities for Friday are on track, and will be covered live by ABC22/FOX44 that evening. The city will decide whether to go ahead with the second day of activities on Saturday by Friday evening.
This year's 40th annual Kids Weekend celebration is scheduled for the afternoon of Friday, May 16 at Roosevelt Park from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., and then mid-day Saturday, May 17 at Waterfront Park from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Events will include free pizza and ice cream, a chance to meet Vermont Lake Monsters team mascot Champ, appearances by Miss Vermont 2025 and Miss Teen Vermont 2025, activities with local non-profits, a bounce house and fun rides, face painting, a magic show, and a sing-a-long with Burlington musician and educator Linda Bassick.
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