August 26, 2025

Ready to celebrate autumn in Burlington? Meet your neighbors, taste some local brews and enjoy mingling while listening to live music at the annual Burlington Beer Garden. Yes, that’s right! The popular community event is returning for another year at the Town Center. 

Bring your friends, family, neighbors and children to this fun community event designed to foster the close-knit ties our town is known for. Sponsored by the Economic Development Office of the Town of Burlington, these weekly gatherings, rain or shine, offer something enjoyable for all age groups, featuring live music, a diverse range of mobile food options, and an opportunity for our neighborhoods to support local businesses. 

Let’s take a closer look at these weekly events with important dates, times, and offerings. 

What is the Burlington Beer Garden? 

The Burlington Beer Garden is a community favorite that combines food, beverages, live entertainment, community engagement and support of our local businesses. 

This family-friendly and dog-friendly event is a great way for community members to connect while enjoying some local food, regional brews and the beauty of our pocket park. 

In addition to enjoying music, food, and brews, local businesses will also be on hand. The Burlington Micro Gallery, Burlington’s newest member of the art community, will be in attendance at each Beer Garden, making art accessible to all. 

Where and When Can I Attend? 

Head to the Town Center every Thursday in September, where you will find a friendly gathering of local and regional brewers, mobile food vendors, live music, and fun and games for everyone from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 

  • Save the dates of September 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. 
  • For directions, use 202 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA as the address. 
  • Parking is limited, so we encourage parking in the lots at Shaw’s, near the Used Bookstore, or at the 207 Cambridge Street parking lot.  

photo of the pocket park and the previous beer garden event

What Live Entertainment & Food Will Be Available? 

In addition to rotating and regular mobile food vendors offering their unique cuisine, guests will be treated to musical entertainment each week, including this lineup. 

Thursday, September 4, 2025: MooseJuice

Thursday, September 11, 2025: Class 6  

Thursday, September 18, 2025: Glitters & Guitars  

Thursday, September 25, 2025: The Rusty Randoms

Our food vendors will include Taco Libre Chicken & Rice Guys, Code 1 BBQ and Cousin Maine Lobster (9/11). For our beer lovers, local New England-based breweries will be on location serving their specialty beverages along with a variety of non-alcoholic options. 

Thursday, September 4, 2025: Mighty Squirrel

Thursday, September 11, 2025: Arlington Brewing Company 

Thursday, September 18, 2025: Twisted Fate Brewing 

Thursday, September 25, 2025: Notch Holdings 

Town Center Beer Garden & Local Business Thursdays is part of Burlington’s “placemaking” effort, a people-centered approach to planning, designing, and using public spaces. Through a collaborative process, achievable improvements are identified and implemented, bringing immediate benefits to the people who use these spaces.

Have questions about food vendors, musical acts or parking, please contact the Economic Development Office at ED@Burlington.org or 781-270-1938. We look forward to seeing you on Thursdays in September!