{"id":247,"date":"2015-07-01T08:38:39","date_gmt":"2015-07-01T12:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/?p=247"},"modified":"2015-07-23T14:22:19","modified_gmt":"2015-07-23T18:22:19","slug":"free-and-cheap-things-to-do-in-vt-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/2015\/07\/01\/free-and-cheap-things-to-do-in-vt-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Free (and cheap) Things to do in VT this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your living in Burlington this summer or planning to visit for a weekend, here is a list of fun and free things you won&#8217;t want to\u00a0miss.<\/p>\n<p>For those of you exploring new cities &#8211;\u00a0check out these\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/thetravelhack.com\/travel-tips\/10-free-things-to-do-in-every-city\/\" target=\"_blank\">10 free things<\/a>\u00a0you can do\u00a0just about anywhere\u00a0this summer.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/864061556998142\/\" target=\"_blank\">July 3rd Independence Day Celebration<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media0.giphy.com\/media\/GCLlQnV7wzKLu\/giphy.gif?resize=435%2C180\" alt=\"drinking animated GIF \" width=\"435\" height=\"180\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Entertainment at Perkins Pier, Waterfront Park &amp; the Community Boathouse, Battery Park, and North Beach.<strong>\u00a0<em>Fireworks begin at 9:30 PM.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recommended parking at UVM\u2019s Gutterson parking garage and adjacent lots.<\/li>\n<li>Buses will run between the front entrance of Patrick Gym and the Waterfront from 3:45 PM to 11:30 PM. Round trip fare is $1.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.intervale.org\/summervale-2015-line-up\/\" target=\"_blank\">Summervale<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent.xx.fbcdn.net\/hphotos-xft1\/v\/t1.0-9\/11063959_879182255489294_8457065396423434428_n.jpg?oh=c934835ed7b7cc3238123225b4420bb8&amp;oe=561244F6\" alt=\"\" width=\"330\" height=\"228\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Local food, live music, Slow Food Vermont tastings and more!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Thursday from July 2\u00a0&#8211; August 27<sup>.<\/sup>\u00a05:30-8:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Free admission (donations gratefully accepted)<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>No pets and no outside alcohol allowed<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Parking is limited (however, there&#8217;s secure bike valet parking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Burlington Farmers&#8217; Market<br \/>\n<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/files\/2015\/07\/Burlington-Farmers-Market-Logo.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"305\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/2015\/07\/01\/free-and-cheap-things-to-do-in-vt-this-summer\/burlington-farmers-market-logo\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/files\/2015\/07\/Burlington-Farmers-Market-Logo.jpg?fit=683%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"683,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Burlington Farmers Market Logo\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/files\/2015\/07\/Burlington-Farmers-Market-Logo.jpg?fit=285%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/files\/2015\/07\/Burlington-Farmers-Market-Logo.jpg?fit=584%2C616&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-305 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/files\/2015\/07\/Burlington-Farmers-Market-Logo.jpg?resize=285%2C300\" alt=\"Burlington Farmers Market Logo\" width=\"285\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/files\/2015\/07\/Burlington-Farmers-Market-Logo.jpg?resize=285%2C300&amp;ssl=1 285w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.uvm.edu\/afterword\/files\/2015\/07\/Burlington-Farmers-Market-Logo.jpg?w=683&amp;ssl=1 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 285px) 100vw, 285px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.burlingtonfarmersmarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong>Spend your Saturday mornings perusing gorgeous fruits and veggies from local farms, sampling everything from hummus to cheese to gin, and doing some of the best people watching you&#8217;ll do all week.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Saturday until the last Saturday in October<\/li>\n<li>Located at City Hall Park &amp; St. Paul Street. 8:30 AM- 2:00PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/artsriot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Truck Stop at ArtsRiot<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/artsriot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/truck-stop-fb.jpg?resize=457%2C173\" alt=\"truck-stop-fb\" width=\"457\" height=\"173\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Come eat, drink, meet your neighbors and enjoy!<em><strong>\u00a0There are outside and inside bars with Fiddlehead, Citizen Cider and more&#8230; need we say more?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Friday, rain or shine.\u00a05:00-10:00 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mainstreetlanding.com\/movies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Movies at Main Street Landing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.giphy.com\/media\/EBDXQI8mRX1u0\/giphy.gif?resize=284%2C201\" alt=\"popcorn animated GIF \" width=\"284\" height=\"201\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t want to take out a loan to see a movie? Well then this is your place! Donations accepted\u00a0at the door to benefit a local non-profit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Tuesday Night at 7 PM at the Main Street Landing Film House<\/li>\n<li>25 foot movie screen with Dolby surround sound<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sevendaysvt.com\/vermont\/free-music-in-the-alley\/Content?oid=2375904\" target=\"_blank\">Free Music in the Alley<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media2.fdncms.com\/sevendaysvt\/imager\/u\/magnum\/2672637\/landingpage-upyouralley2015.jpg?resize=511%2C166\" alt=\"landingpage-upyouralley2015.jpg\" width=\"511\" height=\"166\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Head over after work, grab a drink, and listen to live music with your friends. And, potentially win prizes from Long Trail Brewing Company!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Friday until August 28th<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/monkeyhousevt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Onion City Folk Revival at The Monkey House<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/media.giphy.com\/media\/dchERAZ73GvOE\/giphy.gif?w=584\" alt=\"dancing animated GIF \" \/><\/p>\n<p>Come jam at The Monkey House and try to look as cool as this dude.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every first Wednesday of the month.<\/li>\n<li>Doors: 7:30 PM Show: 8:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>21+ FREE \/ 18+ $5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shelburnevineyard.com\/blog\/category\/events-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">First Thursday Concert Series at Shelburne Vineyard<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/shelburnevineyard.com\/files\/2010\/06\/Shelburne-Road-Vineyard.png?w=584\" alt=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Live music, beer, wine, and local food. That&#8217;s all you need in life&#8230;right?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Starts at 6:00 PM<\/li>\n<li>Blankets and\/or chairs are recommended.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>Shelburne Vineyard wine, American Flatbread and Fiddlehead beer available for purchase<\/strong> <\/em>\u2013 10% of proceeds will go to YWCA Vermont &amp; Camp Hochelaga<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.snowfarm.com\/concerts-events\/summer-concert-series\/\" target=\"_blank\">Summer Concert Series at Snow Farm Vineyard &amp; Winery<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.snowfarm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/GrapesOnVine400x300.jpg?resize=337%2C255\" alt=\"GrapesOnVine400x300\" width=\"337\" height=\"255\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Every Thursday evening from June to September, weather permitting.\u00a0Picnicking begins at 5 p.m. Music from 6:30 PM-8:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Bring your own chairs and blankets.\u00a0<em><strong>Wine and beer available for purchase (no outside drinks allowed)<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<li>Food vendors include Pizza Papillo, Rookies Root Beer, and the Sausage Shack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thursday, July 23 is UVM Night at Snow Farm Vineyard &amp; Winery. Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/events.r20.constantcontact.com\/register\/eventReg?oeidk=a07eb3e0mbo54f6b013&amp;oseq=&amp;c=&amp;ch=\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>\u00a0to attend.<strong>The first 200 guests will receive a stemless, plastic wine glass compliments of the UVM Alumni Association.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether your living in Burlington this summer or planning to visit for a weekend, here is a list of fun and free things you won&#8217;t want to\u00a0miss. 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