Winterlude is a winter celebration that offers outdoor activities for young, old and in between. Activities include: snowshoeing, sledding, cross-country skiing, nature walks, music, fire pit, hot beverages, and refreshments. The event is free and is held in 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 dance to local musicians: Sambatucada! and The Brass Balagan will keep the beat going.
For more info:
Please visit The Old East End Neighborhood Coalition at https://oldeastendbtv.com/latest-posts/ . If you'd like to volunteer to assist with Winterlude day of event activities, please drop us a line at https://oldeastendbtv.com/contact/ or call/text 802-373-4790.
Old East End 5th Annual Winterlude Festival is sponsored by AARP VT, 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 back-up dates will be February 14 and February 15.
Feb 21, 2025, 12 to 1 PM
Nick Tocci, Baritone, Claire Black, AccompanistFeb 23, 2025, 4 PM
Burlington Garden Club SpeakerFeb 25, 2025, 1 to 2:30 PM