29 things to do in and around Burlington, VT on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: BTV Clean Up Crew at Top of Church St (7:30 a.m.); Scavenger Hunt: Dragons Love Tacos at Brownell Library (8 a.m.); Jeff RUN sonville Turkey Trot at 4805 VT-15 (8 a.m.); Adirondack Health 5k Turkey Trot 2026 at Venue at 31 Parkside Drive (8:30 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Burlington, VT · Eastern Time
7:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Eastern Time
Top of Church StBurlington, VT1.5 mi
Community
A volunteer crew cleaning needles and trash from Burlington, meeting at the top of Church St outside Kru Coffee. Bring gloves if you can. Free.
Top of Church St, 2 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
Brownell LibraryEssex Junction, VT6.3 mi
Game night
Runs across the dates shown. A scavenger hunt to find taco ingredients hidden around the youth area for a hungry dragon.
Limited run.
Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT 05450
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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8 a.m. Eastern Time
4805 VT-15Jeffersonville, VT25 mi
Fitness class
A relaxed family 5K and 2K on the flat Cambridge Greenway Trail, timed for those who want it. Proceeds support Cambridge Recreation, including youth softball and baseball, Girls on the Run and swim lessons.
4805 VT-15, Jeffersonville, VT 05464
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Eastern Time
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8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 31 Parkside DriveLake Placid, NY39 mi
Fitness class
Adirondack Health's 17th Annual Turkey Trot, a flat 5K walk/run at the Beach House, benefiting the Local Food Pantry and the Fit for Life Scholarship Fund.
Venue at 31 Parkside Drive, 31 Parkside Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 70 Websterville RoadBarre, VT43 mi
Other
The 24th annual Gobble Wobble, a Thanksgiving Day 5K run/walk sponsored by Barre Congregational Church, starting at the Barre Town School pavilion. Profits support mission and outreach. Strollers and leashed dogs welcome.
Venue at 70 Websterville Road, 70 Websterville Road, Barre, VT 05641
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–11 a.m. Eastern Time
Gutterson FieldhouseBurlington, VT2.6 mi
Fitness class
The 50th annual Turkey Trot, with a 5K loop on the UVM women's cross-country course. Walkers are welcome. Pets, headphones, strollers and bicycles are not allowed on the course.
Gutterson Fieldhouse, 97 Spear Street, Burlington, VT
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Brownell LibraryEssex Junction, VT6.3 mi
Family
A library story time built around reading, writing, talking, singing and play.
Brownell Library, 6 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT 05450
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m.–2 p.m. Eastern Time
Big Picture TheaterWaitsfield, VT29 mi
Talks + ideas
Three-day writing workshop led by Ramsey Brown and Becky Wahlstrom.
Big Picture Theater, 44 Carroll Road, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time
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10 a.m. Eastern Time
Family
Runs across the dates shown. General admission to Santa's Workshop; this entry does not cover special events.
Limited run.
Venue at 324 Whiteface Memorial Hwy, 324 Whiteface Memorial Highway, Wilmington, NY 12997
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Eastern Time
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10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
St. Albans Free LibrarySt. Albans, VT23 mi
Family
Story time for children: stories, songs and creative activities.
St. Albans Free Library, 11 Maiden Ln., St. Albans, VT 05478
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m.–1 p.m. Eastern Time
Fletcher Free LibraryBurlington, VT1.7 mi
Community
An Italian conversation meetup at the library for learners able to speak in basic sentences and native speakers to practice together.
Fletcher Free Library, 235 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Eastern Time
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12 p.m. Eastern Time
Venue at 171 Elkhorn RoadWaitsfield, VT30 mi
Festival
Runs across the dates shown. Five-day Thanksgiving stay at a Vermont ski lodge, with a Thanksgiving feast and shared community breakfasts and dinners. Food and drink costs are split among attendees. All are welcome.
Limited run.
Venue at 171 Elkhorn Road, 171 Elkhorn Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12 p.m. Eastern Time
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12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Expressive Arts BurlingtonBurlington, VT2.7 mi
Festival
An open studio session starting with a guided meditation, followed by art making and a share process. Donation-based.
4th Thursday of the month.
Expressive Arts Burlington, 208 Flynn Ave, Suite #3A, Burlington, VT 05401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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3 p.m.–5 p.m. Eastern Time
MIC Room 201Burlington, VT2.2 mi
Talks + ideas
Retro Study Hall in Miller Information Commons, Room 201: lights on, phones down, work done alongside peers.
MIC Room 201, 95 Summit St, Burlington, VT 05401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
A FREE weekly wine tasting: explore new varieties and meet fellow wine lovers.
Weekly, Thursdays
La Reprise, 388 Pine Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m. Eastern Time
Old Town Cafe & ComicsWilliston, VT7.3 mi
Theater
Thursday Night Magic at Old Town Café & Comics in Williston, a comic shop and café at 31 Cottonwood Drive that also stocks tabletop role-playing and card games.
Old Town Cafe & Comics, 31 Cottonwood Dr, Williston, VT 05495
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4 p.m. Eastern Time
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4 p.m.–7 p.m. Eastern Time
Lawson’s Finest TaproomWaitsfield, VT29 mi
Food & drink
A raw bar pop-up from Nor'Easter Catering every Thursday at Lawson's Finest Taproom.
Lawson’s Finest Taproom, 155 Carroll Rd, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time
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5 p.m. Eastern Time
The Game Haven - VermontWolcott, VT37 mi
Game night
Thursday D&D at The Game Haven - Vermont in Wolcott, Vermont.
The Game Haven - Vermont, 1225 VT-15, Wolcott, VT 05680
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. Eastern Time
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5:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Mountain Rose Integrated Wellness centerWaitsfield, VT29 mi
Fitness class
A therapeutic yoga and somatic movement practice to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
Mountain Rose Integrated Wellness center, 5274 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–9 p.m. Eastern Time
Weekly trivia night: test your knowledge and drink some beer.
Weekly, Thursdays
Four Quarters Brewing, 70 Main St, Winooski, VT 05404
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time
Food: wings · burgers · bbq · sandwiches · salads · fried chicken · Vegan options · Vegetarian options · Gluten-free optionsFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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6 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
The BoardroomBurlington, VT2.6 mi
Other
Blood on the Clocktower at The Boardroom, a board game cafe and retail store with over 700 games to play and over 500 to purchase.
The Boardroom, 3 Mill St, Burlington, VT 05401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
A weekly trivia night at Vermont Cider Lab with free admission.
Weekly, Thursdays
Vermont Cider Lab, 25 Essex Way, Suite 214, Essex, VT 05452
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. Eastern Time
SD Ireland Family CenterBurlington, VT2.1 mi
Art
Zen Sketch: offline sketching on real paper, with good company, themes and challenges. Free; everyone is welcome.
Champlain College
SD Ireland Family Center, 391 Maple St, Burlington, VT 05401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time
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8 p.m.–10 p.m. Eastern Time
Einstein's Tap HouseBurlington, VT1.7 mi
Trivia
Weekly Trivia Night at Einstein's Tap House in Burlington, Vermont.
Weekly, Thursdays
Einstein's Tap House, 165 Church Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Hobies Sports DenPlattsburgh, NY18 mi
Sports + fitness
Hobies Sports Den has a watch party for the Bills vs. the Chiefs.
Hobies Sports Den, 68 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Big Z’s Lake Placid LanesLake Placid, NY40 mi
Sports + fitness
Big Z’s Lake Placid Lanes has a watch party for the Bills vs. the Chiefs.
Big Z’s Lake Placid Lanes, 2750 Main Street, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Wiseguys Sports Bar and GrillLake placid, NY40 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Wiseguys Sports Bar and Grill. Bills Backers chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills.
Wiseguys Sports Bar and Grill, 11 school st, Lake placid, NY 12983
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
Grizle T’s & The ScullerySaranac Lake, NY46 mi
Sports + fitness
Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at Grizle T's & The Scullery, a Bills Backers bar. Those chapters run independently of the Buffalo Bills and must be at a public place.
Grizle T’s & The Scullery, 53 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:20 p.m. Eastern Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Shelburne VineyardShelburne, VT9.0 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. A paint-and-sip series at Shelburne Vineyard with Jackie Rivers, with materials included and wine sampling.
Ongoing.
Shelburne Vineyard, 6308 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482
Ongoing through Feb 11, 2027, 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time
Ongoing through Feb 11, 2027
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