Good morning, Burlington.

Bob Phillips, an 86-year-old retired executive, has joined forces with Dawn Lancaster to launch Ballou Family Apothecary in Williston.

The new lifestyle brand will offer plant-based skincare and aromatherapy products that support wellness and honor family legacies—featuring products like the Whipped Magnesium Butter.

Today, less rain is expected in Burlington as NBC5 covers the Vermont City Marathon from 6 a.m., with scattered showers having kept recent weather cool before dry and warm conditions return for Memorial Day.

Across the region, a free concert with live music + axe throwing at Stratton Mountain, an outdoor art walk in Middlebury, and a commemorative ceremony at Fort Ticonderoga are part of a busy Memorial Day weekend.

The Mini Marathon took place yesterday in Burlington as local students ran half-, one- and two-mile races ahead of the Vermont City Marathon; Catherine Williams from Williston Central School said she felt proud despite being tired, and other runners pushed their limits while gaining confidence + organizers plan to continue the tradition next year+.

Ran: 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration

'Ran' — 7:00-9:45 PM — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $ — Film buffs enjoy a 40th anniversary 4K restoration of Akira Kurosawa’s 1985 take on the story of King Lear.

2025 Vermont Amateur Pickleball Championships

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The EDGE Sports & Fitness — $65 — Compete in the amateur state championship and engage in a weekend of wellness activities.

EXTC Concert Featuring XTC's Terry Chambers & Friends

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience the classic XTC songbook brought to life by Terry Chambers and his band EXTC.

NAMI Vermont Lake Monsters Game Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Tickets available — Supporting mental health awareness with a fun night of baseball and community activities.

Father's Day Frankfurter Fiesta

7-9:30 p.m. — The Soda Plant — RSVP requested — Enjoy a special hot dog topping bar and cornhole at this festive hangout.

Book Club for Busy Women

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Ladies Social Group — $5 monthly dues — Connect with fellow women while discussing books and forming friendships.

Vermont Lake Monsters Senior Night

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — $6 for seniors — Enjoy a night at the ballpark with complimentary drinks and reserved seating for seniors.

Vermont Lake Monsters vs. New Britain Bees

6:35-8:05 p.m. — Vermont Lake Monsters Baseball — Permission slip and fee required — Teens enjoy a ball game outing with food included.

4x4x48 Challenge

4 p.m. Jun 20th — Burlington Union Station — Entry fee TBA — Participate in a unique running challenge to celebrate the summer solstice.

Intentional Peer Support Core Training

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. daily — Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center — $100 for materials — Engage in an interactive training to explore transformative relationships through peer support.