Winter dates in Burlington
Winter date ideas in Burlington, VT: the Church Street tree lighting, Light Up the Night and quiet walks at Shelburne Farms when days are short.
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Church Street evenings, contra dances and winter walks by Lake Champlain: a short local guide for singles in and around Burlington.
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Downtown and Church StreetStroll Church Street on a Festive Friday, when shops stay open late.The WaterfrontWalk a stretch of the lakeside bike path as the sun goes down.South EndTry a contra dance at Saint Anthony's Parish Hall on Flynn Avenue.ShelburneWalk the farm trails at Shelburne Farms, then stop at the Farm Store.
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First dates around Burlington
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- Book clubs at the Fletcher Free LibraryThe library runs book clubs for different tastes, from fiction to Queer Reads, Civic Reads and cookbook clubs. Seeing the same people each month makes it easy to start talking.
- Queen City ContrasContra dancing mixes everyone up, so you meet lots of people in one evening. All dances are taught, and no partner or experience is needed.
- The Light Up the Night fun runA RunVermont fun run starts the Light Up the Night evening on December 18 at 5:30pm, before the light parade. A run or walk with a crowd is an easy way to chat with new people.
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- Late November: Church Street tree lightingThe tree lighting is on Friday, November 27, 2026, at the Top Block, with carols from 5:15pm and lights on at 6pm.
- December: Not So Silent NightOn Friday, December 11, from 4pm to 8pm, local choirs and a cappella groups sing on Church Street. It is a sweet, easy evening date.
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VerifiedMegan, 26Downtown and Church Street
VerifiedRyan, 39The Waterfront
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VerifiedSteve, 40Shelburne
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What do couples do in Burlington in winter?
Holiday lights on Church Street, late shopping on Festive Fridays and winter walks at Shelburne Farms are all good picks.