Good morning, Burlington.

NBC5’s 'Things To Do' highlights several weekend events, including Saturday, May 31’s Vermont Lake Monsters opening day in Burlington (with a 50/50 raffle and Ice Bucket Challenge benefiting ALS) and family activities like alpaca shearing in Manchester and a superhero 5K in Peru.

For today, the guide features the Caledonia Home and Garden Show in Lyndonville and community celebrations in Lake Placid along with an affordable ranch day in North Lawrence.

On Friday, lawmakers stalled an education reform bill when senators introduced new proposals for school funding and independent school concessions—prompting House leaders to adjourn until Monday while the conference committee planned to resume talks on Saturday.

Mount Mansfield's Bea Molson won the girls' singles title on Saturday, May 31 at The EDGE in South Burlington by defeating Champlain Valley's Anna Dauerman to secure her second individual title and close her high school career.

Champlain Valley's Ariel Toohey and Rylee Makay claimed the doubles championship in a three-set match + they will prepare for the upcoming team playoffs.

Middlebury senior Jackson Murray won the boys tennis singles championship on May 31, ending a 27-year drought for his program—Burlington’s Quinn Moore and Sam Wick also won the doubles title in straight sets, marking Burlington’s third doubles crown since 2021.

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.

Golden Hour at HULA - Vermont Tech Meetup

4:30-6:00 p.m. — HULA — Free entry — Network with tech professionals over drinks, pizza, and scenic views of Lake Champlain.