Cultural Resource Guide - Gather

Movie Theaters

• Essex Cinemas (Essex Junction)
• Majestic 10 (Williston)
• Partizanfilm (Burlington)
• Sunset Drive-In (Colchester)
• Vermont International Film Festival Screenings (Burlington)

Museums

• BCA Center (Burlington): A three-level, year-round exhibition space in the heart of Burlington's downtown.
• Clemmons Family Farm (Charlotte): One of the largest African American owned farms in Vermont. “148 acre property focused on celebrating African American heritage, arts and sciences, and multiculturalism.” A piece of true Vermont history owned by Lydia and Jack Clemmons since 1962. Plans are currently underway to transform the space into an African American Heritage and Multicultural Center and in the meantime, the property hosts various events to “foster a loving and dynamic multicultural community."
• ECHO at the Leahy Center (Burlington): Vermont's science and nature museum on the Burlington waterfront educates and delights people about the ecology, culture, history, and opportunities for stewardship of the Lake Champlain Basin.
• Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History (Middlebury): The oldest community-based museum in the country. The Sheldon Museum preserves the historic memory of Addison County and neighboring communities as well as stimulates the study of connections between Vermont’s past and broader historical themes. Open year round with the exception of a few weeks in the winter.
• Fleming Museum of Art (Burlington): Located on the campus of the University of Vermont, the Fleming is being reimagined to become an anti-racist museum that is more responsive, relevant, and inclusive. The foundations of this work lie in amplifying the perspectives of Black, Indigenous, and people of color who have been excluded—implicitly and explicitly—from the Museum.
• Morgan Horse Farm (Weybridge): The University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm is a unique, timeless place, with a mission is to preserve and promote the Morgan breed, and to provide hands-on educational experiences to students and the public. The 2026 tourism season runs May 2 through October 24.  Guided tours are offered only at 11 am and 1 pm, with self-guided tours available throughout the day.  No reservations required.
• Rokeby Museum (Ferrisburgh): Perched on a hill overlooking the Champlain Valley, Rokeby Museum provides an intimate record of two centuries of Vermont family life and agriculture. The house and farm nurtured and survived the growing up and growing old of four generations of Robinsons—a remarkable family of Quakers, farmers, abolitionists, authors, and artists.
• Shelburne Farms (Shelburne): An education nonprofit with a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future through its programs, place, and products. Come explore the big ideas of sustainability on this diversified working farm. The entire historic campus is a living classroom that invites you to learn, grow, and be inspired.
• Shelburne Museum (Shelburne): Spanning some 45 acres and featuring 37 buildings, the Shelburne Museum preserves New England's proud, pre-industrial traditions.  Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, with special seasonal offerings including Winter Lights and a summer concert series.

Performance Venues

Music, theater, dance, and other artistic performances.

• Burlington City Arts (Burlington): Produces city-wide festival,s events, concerts, films, artist markets and more.
• The Flynn (Burlington): Brings world-class performances, arts education, and creative experiences to communities across Vermont, including at its 1,439  Art Deco auditorium, and in the 200 seat Flynn Space.
• Higher Ground (South Burlington): A two-room venue that produces over 300 shows annually, ranging from local folk acts and indie rock to electronic music and national touring artists.  
• Lyric Theater (South Burlington): Community theater company which produces annual performances on the Flynn Theater's main stage.   
• Royall Tyler Theater (Burlington): UVM's Program in Theatre and Dance is housed in the Royall Tyler Theatre, a 290-seat theater on UVM's Central Campus.
• UVM Lane Series (Burlington): Since 1995, the Lane Series has been presenting the finest in classical, jazz, folk/traditional, chamber, and choral music, primarily at the comfortable, intimate, and acoustically superb UVM Recital Hall on Redstone Campus.  
• Vermont Comedy Club (Burlington): A locally-owned performing arts venue that features standup, improv, and sketch comedy. 
• Vermont Stage Company (Burlington): Northern Vermont's professional theatre company.

• Association of Africans Living in Vermont (AALV): Supporting New Americans in Vermont to gain independence in new communities.
• Center for Whole Communities: Organization designed to cultivate transformative leadership that weaves together and strengthens movements for justice and the environment.
• Faerie Camp Destiny: Destiny is a queer intentional three season community in Vermont affiliated with the global network of the Radical Faeries.
• Green Mountain Self-Advocates: A disability rights and statewide self-advocacy organization.
• Howl: A Vermont women's land trust and intentional community working to create an alternative to systemic oppression and patriarchy.
• Migrant Justice: Activist-oriented community organized to support the economic justice and human rights of farmworkers.
• The Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust: Land trust honoring Indigenous sovereignty and centering BIPOC voices & leadership.
• Outright Vermont: Building a Vermont where all LGBTQ+ youth have hope, equity, and power.
• Peace & Justice Center: We use education, advocacy, and activism to advance the interconnected issues of human rights and economic, social, and environmental justice.
• Powered Magazine: Amplifies and magnifies outdoor enthusiasts of color.
• Richard Kemp Center: Empowers the Black community by providing culturally relevant programs and services that promote wellness, youth development, and racial equity, honoring the legacy of Richard Kemp by actively addressing historical racial inequities and creating a space for community gathering and cultural preservation.
• Unlikely Riders: Reducing or eliminating barriers to mountain sports for BIPOC Vermonters.
• Vermont Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) for Black Lives: An affinity group working towards ending division and fighting for shared liberation through planning and education.
• Vermont Health Equity Initiative: Focused on BIPOC health disparities across VT.
• Vermont Professionals of Color Network: A network built from within (“for us, by us”) that focuses on young people of color, professionals of color, and businesses and entrepreneurs of color.
• Vermont Racial Justice Alliance: Community engagement, outreach, and empowerment for Black Vermonters.

Calendars

We've compiled plenty of activities, but Vermont always has something more to offer. Please check out a few of our favorite event calendars to find out more:

• Seven Days Events
• UVM Bored Calendar
• Vermont Professionals of Color Events
• Outright Vermont Calendar (Burlington)

Celebrations in Burlington

• Highlight: New Year's Eve in Burlington
• Juneteenth
• Pride Week

Fairs

• Vermont State Fair (Rutland)
• Champlain Valley Fair (Essex Junction)
• Tunbridge World's Fair (Tunbridge)

Festivals

Visit Experience Vermont's festival calendar for a listing of festivals happening in Vermont, from music to quilts to hot air balloons!

Fundraisers

• Lake Champlain Dragon Boat Festival supporting cancer survivors
• Penguin Plunge supporting Special Olympics Vermont
• Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival supporting the Clarina Howard Nichols Center

On campus

Interfaith Center

The Interfaith Center is a place to empower individuals and institutions to identify, explore and critically reflect upon the ways they and others make meaning of their life and world to build more just and sustainable communities. 

Prayer, meditation and reflection spaces

Quiet, inclusive spaces open to all members of the UVM community include:

• Prayer and Meditation Room at the Interfaith Center
• Meditation Room at The Mosaic Center for Students of Color (Living/Learning - Building E)
• Meditation Room on the 3rd floor of Allen House (461 Main Street) in the Department of Intercultural Excellence.  This space is available weekdays from 8 am - 4:30 pm whenever the room is not being used for meetings.

Ablution stations

An ablution station is used for the ritual called “Wudu” in Islam, which requires washing of the head, mouth, nose, arms and feet before formal prayer and reading scripture.

• Interfaith Center (located in restroom off of the fireplace room)
• Living & Learning Building E Lounge
   

Affiliates

To learn about off-campus faith groups, click here to read about Non-UVM Partner Organizations on the Interfaith Center webpage. If you have questions, please contact Rev. Dr. James D. Ross II, Senior Director of Intercultural Centers & Director of the Interfaith Center at 802-656-4703.

Green Spaces and Parks

• Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront
• The Nature Conservancy Natural Areas
• Vermont State Parks

Sports Leagues and Open Play

• Burlington Parks, Recreation & Waterfront offers activities including soccer, womxn’s basketball, table tennis, pickleball.
• Colchester Recreation Catalogue lets you search offerings by location, age group, day of the week, and keyword.
• Full Stride Hockey offers programs and leagues for youth and adult ice hockey.
• Game on VT runs leagues including lacrosse and also provides a database of adult sport and recreation opportunities.
• Green Mountain Volleyball hosts leagues, tournaments, and clinics in the Greater Burlington area.
• Mexicali Soccer Club is Vermont's premier adult co-ed rec 6v6 soccer league, based in Williston
• Pride Rides is an all levels cycling club for LGBTQIA+ riders.
• Social Sports coordinates adult pickup and league soccer, flag football, wiffleball, basketball, lawn games, pickleball, and ultimate frisbee.
• Unlikely Riders is a Vermont BIPOC collective mobilizing our community to find healing with the mountains while claiming space in the snow sports industry & culture.
• UVM Intramural Sports offers a variety of team and individual recreational sports in co-rec, men's, women's, and open divisions.
• Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreation programming, and year-round programming options that integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical, and emotional disabilities.

• Vermont Fencing Alliance is a US Fencing Association sanctioned club, with branches in Middlebury (founded in 1992) and Charlotte (founded in 1997)

   

Gyms and Fitness

• Aikido of Champlain Valley (Burlington)
• Align Cycling (Williston)
• Burlington Strength & Fitness (Burlington)
• Champlain Valley Community Fitness (Williston)
• Combat Fitness Mixed Martial Arts (Winooski)
• CrossFit Burlington (Burlington)
• The Edge Sports & Fitness (Essex Junction and South Burlington)
• Greater Burlington YMCA (Burlington)
• Jeh Kulu Dance and Drum Studio (Burlington)
• King James Boxing and Fitness (Winooski)
• Orangetheory Fitness (Burlington)
• Planet Fitness (Essex Junction)
• Queen City Fitness (South Burlington)
• Sukha Yoga (Burlington)
• We All Rise, LLC Burlington
• Witfit Fitness (Burlington)
• University of Vermont Campus Rec (Burlington): Fitness center, training, and group fitness classes for UVM faculty, staff and students.

Lake Activities

• The Spirit of Ethan Allen - Daily scenic cruises of Lake Champlain
• Whistling Man Schooner Co. - Collaborations with talented locals to host storytelling events, music performances, classes, team building, therapy, photography sessions, and more!