5th Annual Winterlude Festival in Burlington’s Old East End

Winterlude is a winter celebration that offers outdoor activities for ALL ages! Activities include: snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, nature walks, music, a fire pit, hot beverages, and refreshments. The event is FREE and is held at Schmanska Park (85 Grove Street, Burlington, Vermont) where the Barn and park are illuminated with decorative lighting and lanterns.

Friday, February 7th, 2025: 5:30 pm to 7:30pm
Enjoy the decorative lighting, hand-crafted vellum lanterns, special ice-luminaires, music, and singing while sipping a hot beverage around our warming area fire pit.

Saturday, February 8th, 2025: 11 am to 3 pm
Take advantage of free loaner equipment for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. Hot beverages, chili, and treats will be available at the fire pit in the warming area, and local musicians Sambatucada! and The Brass Balagan will keep the beat going.

For more info:
Please visit The Old East End Neighborhood Coalition at oldeastendbtv.com. If you’d like to volunteer to assist with Winterlude planning and activities, please drop them a line at Volunteer oldeastendbtv.com or call/text 802-373-4790.

Old East End 5th Annual Winterlude Festival is sponsored by AARP Vermont, Burlington Parks Recreation and Waterfront, UVM Office of Student and Community Relations, UVM Student Life, and the Old East End Neighborhood Coalition. If necessary, weather-related backup dates will be February 14 and February 15.