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The 2026 harvest moon will be fully visible on Saturday, Sept.

26 at 12:49 p.m. ET, with the best viewing expected as the moon rises on Sept. 25, 26, and 27. Locals can enjoy the autumn glow and check local moonrise times for a clear eastern view.

Alex Jovell led the Redhawks to a 20-6 win by catching passes, recording interceptions and kicking field goals.

His versatile play boosted the team’s performance on the football field.

Grand Point North continues live music on Burlington Waterfront this weekend as the festival, hosted by Grace Potter, features national, regional + local acts with proceeds benefiting her foundation that supports music, art education and creative opportunities.

Dark Star Orchestra is set to perform tomorrow.

The 16th Annual Champlain Valley Buddy Walk will take place on Oct.

18 at Veteran’s Memorial Park in South Burlington with on-site registration at noon and the walk beginning at 1 p.m. Expected to attract more than 150 participants, the event raises funds and awareness for Down syndrome programs.

Grammy Award-winning Oteil Burbridge—joining Vermont-based trio LaMP—will perform at Higher Ground on Wednesday, Oct.

7 during the four-stop Wish Benefit Tour 2026 supporting Make-A-Wish. The tour will also visit Saratoga Springs, Brooklyn and Somerville from Oct. 6 to Oct. 9.

NBC5’s Andrew Grautski covered Saturday events: Westport held the Adirondack Harvest Festival at noon; South Burlington hosted a Green Community Festival at Veterans Memorial Park from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Brookfield’s Pond Village Church organized a yard sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sam Mazza's annual giant pumpkin weigh-in took place on Saturday morning in Colchester where growers used heavy equipment to load huge pumpkins for weighing — visitors enjoyed a craft fair while competitors began planning for next year's event.

Oktoberfest returns to Burlington's South End with live music, games, and a best dressed contest.

The festival runs Friday (6 p.m. to 10 p.m.) and Saturday (5 p.m. to 9 p.m.) and features food trucks, an authentic seven piece band, and local and foreign beers.