Good morning, Burlington.

Starting June 22, free meals for children 18 and under will be served behind Edmunds Middle School and at Roosevelt Park.

Free meal boxes are available at Intervale center, Alburgh and Grand Isle to help families overcome summer food insecurity.

Ex-Tesla president Jon McNeill will headline VCET’s AI After Hours meetup on Monday, June 22 at 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at OnLogic in South Burlington (a free event for entrepreneurs, investors and innovators to gain actionable insights) as VCET brings tech leaders together.

Mercury, Venus, and Jupiter form a rare planet parade visible in Burlington skies until Monday; look 30-45 minutes after sunset if weather holds (the moon will not interfere).

Green Mountain Power has announced the Vermont Writers’ Prize winners for 2026 with Laura Kujawa of South Burlington & Emily Rinkema from Westford taking home $1,250 prizes for their poetry and prose entries, respectively.

Vermont Magazine published their work, and entries for next year are accepted until Jan. 1.

Local bands and friends will gather at Perrypalooza today (5:30 p.m. at The SEABA Center in Burlington) to honor musician Matt Perry, who died in March of a heart attack.

The Vermont Department of Labor reported 286 new unemployment claims for the week ending June 6, 2026, up 38 from the previous week yet 64 lower than last year.

Manufacturing claims comprised 34% (up 16 points) of the total amid job shifts that follow the winter tourism season.

Federal funding has helped housing authorities stabilize their low-income voucher programs after a year of budget cuts.

Burlington Housing Authority resumed issuing new rental vouchers—up to 200 by year-end—to support families, foster youth, and people with disabilities.

Vermont’s Father’s Day weekend features events for dads.

Quechee hosts its hot air balloon festival (opening Friday), Burlington’s Centennial Field will host a baseball game on Sunday (5 to 7 p.m.), and Middletown Springs holds a strawberry festival (2 to 4 p.m. Sunday).

Wings at Maple in Burlington will host an NBA Finals Game 5 watch party today at 11 a.m. The family-owned bar, rooted in New York traditions, is offering food and drink specials—beer as low as $2—and welcomes sports fans of all teams.

Kaonashi Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Higher Ground — Tickets available — Experience an evening of eclectic tunes with Kaonashi and COOKED.

Volunteer Classroom Helper at Vermont Quilt Show

9 a.m.-4 p.m. — DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont — Volunteer position — Assist in the classroom and receive materials for your own projects.

Sam Salem Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Vermont Comedy Club — Tickets start at $100 — Experience an unforgettable evening with comedian Sam Salem in Burlington.

World Cup Watch Party at Switchback Brewing Co.

3-8 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — $12 special — Experience thrilling soccer matches with a delicious burger and local craft beer.

Cup Watch Party: Norway vs. France

3-5 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — Free entry — Enjoy competitive soccer action with friends while savoring BBQ and craft brews.

Burlington Wine and Food Festival

12:30-8:00 p.m. — Hula — $80 — Experience Vermont’s largest wine and food event featuring hundreds of wines, local spirits, chef demos, and live jazz.

Burlington's Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

3-11 p.m. — Burlington Waterfront Boat Ramp — $2 round-trip for shuttle service — Experience Vermont's most spectacular fireworks display along with family-friendly activities.

Level 1 Yoga Class

5-6 p.m. — Hot Yoga Burlington Vermont — $10 fee for late cancellations — A relaxing class perfect for beginners and post-activity recovery.

Latin Dance Night

6-9 p.m. — Switchback Brewing Co. — Salsa Class $20, Dance Social $10 — Enjoy an evening of vibrant Latin dancing and connect with fellow dance enthusiasts.

YUUF Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Higher Ground — Support TBD — Experience the unique musical blend of Yuuf in their Burlington debut during summer tour.