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Rainy-day activities for kids in Burlington

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 12 places

Rainy-day activities for kids in Burlington — a working list of 12 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Burlington. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

The first truly wet weekends of fall catch everyone off guard — indoor play spaces and museums hit capacity by late morning. Arrive at opening, or save the trip for a weekday afternoon when school is in session.

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  1. 01

    Church Street Marketplace

    4.5 (6,895)149 Church St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Burlington.

  2. 02

    Shelburne Museum

    4.8 (2,157)6000 Shelburne Rd, Shelburne, VT 05482, USA

    A well-rated museum in Burlington.

  3. 03

    University Mall

    3.8 (3,245)155 Dorset St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA

    A well-rated shopping mall in Burlington.

  4. 04

    ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain

    4.6 (2,218)1 College St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

    A well-rated museum in Burlington.

  5. 05

    Spare Time Colchester

    4.3 (1,569)215 Lower Mountain View Dr, Colchester, VT 05446, USA

    A well-rated bowling alley in Burlington.

  6. 06

    Majestic 10

    4.1 (1,063)190 Boxwood St, Williston, VT 05495, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Burlington.

  7. 07

    Essex Cinemas

    4.4 (887)21 Essex Way #300, Essex Junction, VT 05452, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Burlington.

  8. 08

    Ethan Allen Homestead Museum and Historic Site

    4.5 (354)1 Ethan Allen Homestead, Burlington, VT 05408, USA

    A well-rated museum in Burlington.

  9. 09

    Fletcher Free Library

    4.6 (115)235 College St, Burlington, VT 05401, USA

    A well-rated library in Burlington.

  10. 10

    South Burlington Public Library

    4.7 (82)180 Market St, South Burlington, VT 05403, USA

    A well-rated library in Burlington.

  11. 11

    Sunset Drive-In

    4.7 (747)155 Porters Point Rd, Colchester, VT 05446, USA

    A well-rated movie theater in Burlington.

  12. 12

    Fleming Museum of Art

    4.5 (131)61 Colchester Ave, Burlington, VT 05405, USA

    A well-rated art museum in Burlington.

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How were these rainy-day activities in Burlington chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Burlington, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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