Burlington, Ontario, offers a dynamic entertainment and community event scene, catering to a wide range of interests. The city hosts events like the Burlington Sound of Music Festival, Canada’s largest free music festival, and the Burlington Ribfest, a popular summer event featuring delicious food and live entertainment. The city’s scenic waterfront and parks are often venues for outdoor concerts, art shows, and family-friendly activities. With its vibrant cultural life and strong community spirit, Burlington provides numerous opportunities for residents and visitors to engage, celebrate, and enjoy.
These events, set against the picturesque backdrop of Burlington’s waterfront and parks, provide a rich tapestry of entertainment and community spirit for residents and visitors alike. The following festivals are presented at various locations in Burlington and the surrounding area.
Festivals and Community Events in Burlington and Surrounding Area
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To May 7, 2025
Toddler Days
Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Blvd. E.
www.museumsofburlington.ca/events
Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (including tax), and accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme for specific dates and to register.
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
March 19 – Birds and Butterflies
March 26 – Forest Animals
March 13, 2025
Peace by Chocolate Film Screening
Joseph Brant Museum, Burlington
www.torontoondemand.ca/peace-by-chocolate-film-screening-at-joseph-brant-museum-a-story-of-hope-resilience
Attend a film screening of “Peace by Chocolate” at Joseph Brant Museum! The film is based on the true story of the Hadhads, a family from Syria who moved to Canada as refugees from the Syrian civil war, settling in Nova Scotia and establishing the Peace by Chocolate artisanal chocolate shop.
To May 7, 2025
Toddler Days
Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Blvd. E.
www.museumsofburlington.ca/events
Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (including tax), and accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme for specific dates and to register.
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
April 2 – Spring has Sprung
April 9 – Dinosaur Time
April 16– Easter Fun
April 23 – Up in the Sky
April 30 – In the Garden
April 5 - 6, 2025 | 10 AM to 6 PM (Sat/Sun)
3rd Annual HOP & SHOP Easter Market
Georgetown Market Place, 280 Guelph St, Georgetown ON
www.localluxemarket.com
The countdown is on—be part of something amazing! The 3rd Annual HOP & SHOP Easter Market brings vibrant energy, local treasures, and a chance to support Canadian small businesses. Enjoy artisans, food creators, unique products, live Easter entertainment, kids’ crafts, treats, refreshments, and community giving. Supporting Georgetown Bread Basket through canned food donations & monetary contributions.
April 10. 2025
Peace by Chocolate Film Screening
Joseph Brant Museum, Burlington
https://www.torontoondemand.ca/peace-by-chocolate-film-screening-at-joseph-brant-museum-a-story-of-hope-resilience
Attend a film screening of “Peace by Chocolate” at Joseph Brant Museum! The film is based on the true story of the Hadhads, a family from Syria who moved to Canada as refugees from the Syrian civil war, settling in Nova Scotia and establishing the Peace by Chocolate artisanal chocolate shop.
May 7, 2025
Toddler Days
Joseph Brant Museum, 1240 North Shore Blvd. E.
www.museumsofburlington.ca/events
Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (including tax), and accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme for specific dates and to register.
SPRING SEMESTER 2025
May 7 – Teddy Bear Picnic
May 12 – September 29, 2025 (Mondays Except Holidays & Weather Permitting)
B.C.C.S. Cruisin Car Show
Canadian Tire / Burlington Centre Parking Lot
In Support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart
https://burlingtoncentre.ca/event/624-b-c-c-s-cruisin-car-show
Monday Evenings from 5 pm – 8 pm
Come out to the B.C.C.S. Cruisin’ Car Show at the Burlington Centre in Burlington Ontario. The new show starts May 2025 and runs every Monday, 5 pm to 8 pm except long weekends; until September 2025.
In support of Jump Start Canadian Tire, an organization dedicated to helping youth in team sports, to enrich the lives of kids through sport and physical activity with a vision of Canada being a place where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams. Giving kids the opportunity to access sports and play.
May – October 2025 | 8 am – 2 pm
Burlington Centre Farmers Market
Burlington Centre parking lot, Prospect Street
https://sites.google.com/site/burlingtonmallfarmersmarket
Now celebrating their 66th year in Burlington. Market vendors carry a wide variety of locally grown fresh produce, baking, meats, cheese, eggs etc. You will find the freshest food available and you will be supporting your local farmers.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 11 - October 12, 2025 (Sundays)
Centro Farmer’s Market
437 Brant Street, Burlington Downtown In Centro Garden Parking, off John Street
https://centrogarden.com/farmers-market
Now in its 13th season, Centro Market is a food focused farmer’s market in Burlington Downtown, established with the goal of fostering community while connecting people with fresh healthy food and to the wonderful folks that grow and produce it in the area.
Sundays – 9AM TO 12PM – Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving
To September 29, 2025 (Mondays Except Holidays & Weather Permitting)
B.C.C.S. Cruisin Car Show
Canadian Tire / Burlington Centre Parking Lot
In Support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart
https://burlingtoncentre.ca/event/624-b-c-c-s-cruisin-car-show
Monday Evenings from 5 pm – 8 pm. Come out to the B.C.C.S. Cruisin’ Car Show at the Burlington Centre in Burlington Ontario. The new show starts May 2025 and runs every Monday, 5 pm to 8 pm except long weekends; until September 2025.
In support of Jump Start Canadian Tire, an organization dedicated to helping youth in team sports, to enrich the lives of kids through sport and physical activity with a vision of Canada being a place where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams. Giving kids the opportunity to access sports and play.
To October 12, 2025 (Sundays)
Centro Farmer’s Market
437 Brant Street, Burlington Downtown In Centro Garden Parking, off John Street
https://centrogarden.com/farmers-market
Now in its 13th season, Centro Market is a food focused farmer’s market in Burlington Downtown, established with the goal of fostering community while connecting people with fresh healthy food and to the wonderful folks that grow and produce it in the area.
Sundays – 9AM TO 12PM – Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving
June 12 – 15, 2025
SOUND OF MUSIC FESTIVAL
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
www.soundofmusic.ca
The Sound of Music Festival, proudly presented by The Burlington Performing Arts Center, is one of Canada’s largest and most iconic music festivals, offering a vibrant celebration of sound and community. Held annually in Burlington, Ontario, this festival has grown from a small local event into a massive gathering that draws tens of thousands of attendees from across the country and beyond. Free Admission.
June 14, 14, 20, 21, 2025
Play Time 2 – A Short Play Festival
Theatre Burlington, 2311 New St, Burlington
www.theatreburlington.on.ca/play-time-2-a-short-play-festival
Theatre Burlington is proud to present our second annual short play festival. Come and enjoy short plays (approximately 10 minutes each), written, directed and acted by local playwrights, directors and actors. The topics of the plays run the gamut from humour to drama, and maybe, even a little farce.
To September 29, 2025 (Mondays Except Holidays & Weather Permitting)
B.C.C.S. Cruisin Car Show
Canadian Tire / Burlington Centre Parking Lot
In Support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart
https://burlingtoncentre.ca/event/624-b-c-c-s-cruisin-car-show
Monday Evenings from 5 pm – 8 pm
Come out to the B.C.C.S. Cruisin’ Car Show at the Burlington Centre in Burlington Ontario. The new show starts May 2025 and runs every Monday, 5 pm to 8 pm except long weekends; until September 2025.
In support of Jump Start Canadian Tire, an organization dedicated to helping youth in team sports, to enrich the lives of kids through sport and physical activity with a vision of Canada being a place where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams. Giving kids the opportunity to access sports and play.
To October 12, 2025 (Sundays)
Centro Farmer’s Market
437 Brant Street, Burlington Downtown In Centro Garden Parking, off John Street
https://centrogarden.com/farmers-market
Now in its 13th season, Centro Market is a food focused farmer’s market in Burlington Downtown, established with the goal of fostering community while connecting people with fresh healthy food and to the wonderful folks that grow and produce it in the area.
Sundays – 9AM TO 12PM – Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving
July 18 - 20, 2025
Burlington Food Truck Festival
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
Burlington Food Truck Festival is expanding to 3 days! 40 Food Trucks will be serving up some of the best food from the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! Show some of your Burlington love by bringing your friends and family. Oh and don’t forget, there will be FREE ADMISSION, a children’s midway, local performers, cold beer, and eating challenges geared to entertain the masses!
To September 29, 2025 (Mondays Except Holidays & Weather Permitting)
B.C.C.S. Cruisin Car Show
Canadian Tire / Burlington Centre Parking Lot
In Support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart
https://burlingtoncentre.ca/event/624-b-c-c-s-cruisin-car-show
Monday Evenings from 5 pm – 8 pm
Come out to the B.C.C.S. Cruisin’ Car Show at the Burlington Centre in Burlington Ontario. The new show starts May 2025 and runs every Monday, 5 pm to 8 pm except long weekends; until September 2025.
In support of Jump Start Canadian Tire, an organization dedicated to helping youth in team sports, to enrich the lives of kids through sport and physical activity with a vision of Canada being a place where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams. Giving kids the opportunity to access sports and play.
To October 12, 2025 (Sundays)
Centro Farmer’s Market
437 Brant Street, Burlington Downtown In Centro Garden Parking, off John Street
https://centrogarden.com/farmers-market
Now in its 13th season, Centro Market is a food focused farmer’s market in Burlington Downtown, established with the goal of fostering community while connecting people with fresh healthy food and to the wonderful folks that grow and produce it in the area.
Sundays – 9AM TO 12PM – Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving
August 9, 2025 | Starts 8:30 AM
Butter Tart Festival Races
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Road
In Support of Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation
raceroster.com/events/2025/94645/butter-tart-festival-race
Come and be part of the VR Pro’s signature race events – the Butter Tart Festival. Each race kit comes with a finisher medal and butter tarts! The 1KM event makes this race fun for the whole family.
August 16, 2025
Burlington Vegfest
Burloak Waterfront Park
www.burlingtonvegfest.com
Delicious food, kids activities, amazing presenters, live music and more!
August 23 - 24, 2025
Burlington Latin Festival
Central Park 2299 New St.
burlingtonlatinfest.com
Get ready to immerse yourself in a celebration of Latin culture.
August 29 - September 1, 2025
Canadian Largest Ribfest
Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
canadaslargestribfest.com
Renowned for being one of the largest ribfests in Canada, attracting thousands of visitors each year enjoying ribs, music, and family activities.
To September 29, 2025 (Mondays Except Holidays & Weather Permitting)
B.C.C.S. Cruisin Car Show
Canadian Tire / Burlington Centre Parking Lot
In Support of Canadian Tire Jumpstart
https://burlingtoncentre.ca/event/624-b-c-c-s-cruisin-car-show
Monday Evenings from 5 pm – 8 pm
Come out to the B.C.C.S. Cruisin’ Car Show at the Burlington Centre in Burlington Ontario. The new show starts May 2025 and runs every Monday, 5 pm to 8 pm except long weekends; until September 2025.
In support of Jump Start Canadian Tire, an organization dedicated to helping youth in team sports, to enrich the lives of kids through sport and physical activity with a vision of Canada being a place where all kids have a chance to fulfill their dreams. Giving kids the opportunity to access sports and play.
To October 12, 2025 (Sundays)
Centro Farmer’s Market
437 Brant Street, Burlington Downtown In Centro Garden Parking, off John Street
https://centrogarden.com/farmers-market
Now in its 13th season, Centro Market is a food focused farmer’s market in Burlington Downtown, established with the goal of fostering community while connecting people with fresh healthy food and to the wonderful folks that grow and produce it in the area.
Sundays – 9AM TO 12PM – Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving
September 2025
Ovarian Cancer Walk Of Hope
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington
In Support of Ovarian Cancer Canada
secure.ovariancanada.org/site/TR?fr_id=1998&pg=entry
It’s time to accelerate progress against ovarian cancer! Join the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope, the largest and most powerful event of its kind in the country. The Walk is happening in communities across the country in-person and virtually on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
September 6 - 7, 2025 | 10 am – 12:30 pm
Burlington Parkinson Canada SuperWalk
471 Pearl Street, Burlington
In Support of Parkinson Canada
donate.parkinson.ca/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=2995
The Burlington Parkinson Canada SuperWalk is an annual fundraising walk in Burlington. Be a part of a fun-filled day with a 2km walk to raise funds and awareness in support of Canadians living with Parkinson’s! The funds raised fuel research, support tools, and advocacy. Together, we have an immense impact on the research being done, the services being offered, and the people being helped every day.
September 20 - 22, 2025 | 10 am
Burlington Latino Festival
Central Park, 2299 New St.
burlingtonlatinofest.com
Welcome to the Grand Premiere of the Summer Latin Fiesta in Burlington! Get ready to share the roots, tradition and latino heritage. Familiar event, food, music, kid zone, bistro bar, artisans, crafters and tons of surprises. Free access.
September 2025 | 9 am – 2 pm
Aldershot Farmers Market
1016 Waterdown Road, Burlington
www.aldershotfarmersmarket.com
The market features farm-fresh locally grown produce, meats, cheese, eggs, prepared foods and baked goods along with a rotating line-up of food pop-ups for Aldershot residents and visitors to enjoy. This boutique farmers market offers a curated selection of the region’s best farmers and artisans.
September 2025 | 10 am – 5 pm
Telling Tales Festival
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd. W.
tellingtales.org/festivals-events/telling-tales-festival
As Canada’s leading children’s literary festival since 2009 and a registered charity, Telling Tales put homegrown Canadian authors, illustrators, and storytellers at centre stage.
September 21. 2025
Appleby Line Street Festival
Appleby Line between Fairview and New Street
www.applebylinestreetfestival.ca
The Appleby Line Street Festival is a free family-fun, community-led event. This event brings families, churches, businesses, schools and organizations together by creating an open street for the neighbourhood to gather and participate in activities, a marketplace and demonstrations.
September 30, 2025
Orange Shirt Day: A Walk for Reconciliation and Peace
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Road
September 30th is recognized as Orange Shirt Day, an Indigenous-led grassroots day inspired by the story of Indian Residential School Survivor Phyllis Webstad. As part of Orange Shirt Day, residents can come to Spencer Smith Park (1400 Lakeshore Rd) to reflect, where local Indigenous people will host a Walk for Reconciliation and Peace. The gathering will begin at 5:30 pm with opening remarks at 6:00 p.m., from the pavilion at the east end of the park with a walk to follow along the Waterfront Trail ending at Beachway Park for a Tobacco Ceremony.
Participants are encouraged to wear orange shirts and moccasins if they have them. This is a free event. No registration is required. All residents are encouraged to learn more about First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples with their unique cultures, traditions, communities and histories.
To October 2025 | 8 am – 2 pm
Burlington Centre Farmers Market
Burlington Centre parking lot, Prospect Street
https://sites.google.com/site/burlingtonmallfarmersmarket
Now celebrating their 66th year in Burlington. Market vendors carry a wide variety of locally grown fresh produce, baking, meats, cheese, eggs etc. You will find the freshest food available and you will be supporting your local farmers.
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To October 2025 | 9 am – 2 pm
Aldershot Farmers Market
1016 Waterdown Road, Burlington
www.aldershotfarmersmarket.com
The market features farm-fresh locally grown produce, meats, cheese, eggs, prepared foods and baked goods along with a rotating line-up of food pop-ups for Aldershot residents and visitors to enjoy. This boutique farmers market offers a curated selection of the region’s best farmers and artisans.
To October 12, 2025
Centro Farmer’s Market
437 Brant Street, Burlington Downtown In Centro Garden Parking, off John Street
https://centrogarden.com/farmers-market
Now in its 14th season, Centro Market is a food focused farmer’s market in Burlington Downtown, established with the goal of fostering community while connecting people with fresh healthy food and to the wonderful folks that grow and produce it in the area.
Sundays – 9AM TO 12PM – Mother’s Day to Thanksgiving
October 2025
Burlington Fall Home and Lifestyle Show
Burlington Centre parking lot, Prospect Street
www.burlingtonhomeshow.ca
Visit Burlington Fall Home and Lifestyle show from October 18 – 20, 2024 during mall hours. Featuring: Home & Decor, Health & Wellbeing, Activities & Leisure, Personal Improvement, Consumer Products, Professional Services, Community Groups.
Friday, October 18: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday, October 19: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Sunday, October 20: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
October 2025 (Time-ticketed, starting at 5:30 p.m.)
The Great Pumpkin Trail
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd. W.
www.rbg.ca/things-to-do/by-season/special-events
The Great Pumpkin Trail returns to RBG! Follow the candlelit glow of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns deep within the recesses of the Hendrie Valley. Savour the flavours of the season with a selection of sweet and savoury delights while enjoying live entertainment and pumpkin-themed activities.
October 2025 | 6 – 11 pm (Ticketed Event)
RBG After Dark: Pumpkin Trail (19+)
Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd. W.
www.rbg.ca/events/rbg-after-dark-pumpkin-trail
RBG’s Hendrie Park transforms under the cover of darkness for an exclusive adult-only Halloween celebration which is sure to send a chill up your spine! Come dressed in your Halloween best and follow the candlelit glow of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns deep within the recesses of the Hendrie Valley.
November 2025 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Halton Outdoor Club Fall Info Fair
Burlington Lions Club, 471 Pearl Street
www.haltonoutdoorclub.ca
The Halton Outdoor Club provides members with the opportunity to develop skills and participate in organized, outdoor activities in all seasons. It is a non-profit, social, recreational club serving members who enjoy self-propelled activities outdoors on snow, on roads, on trails, and on the water. Enjoy the Halton Outdoor Club Fall Info Fair on November 1st from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm at the Burlington Lions Club for more information about their various sports and meet their sports directors.
November – December 2025 (Tuesdays to Sundays)
Christmas Town
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Millburough Line, Campellville
www.conservationhalton.ca/christmas-town
Mountsberg Conservation Area is pleased to present Christmas Town, a magical visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their woodland hideaway.
November 2025
Arts Burlington Holiday Sale
Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Road
www.artsburlington.ca/sale
See and purchase the artworks of 100+ artists. Pottery, photography, fine art, mixed media, hooking craft, sculpture, woodcraft, weaving & spinning. Something for everyone on your guest list.
November 2025 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Perfectly Pawsome Pawty
St. Matthew on-the-Plains, 126 Plains Road East Burlington
In Support of Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides
www.facebook.com/events/1677200933133809/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[]%7D
Bring your family, friends, and your dog for treats, photo ops, an artisan market, and more. Santa will be there! Dogs must be leashed, and fully vaccinated. No retractable leases.
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January - February 2025
Burlington Winter Beer Festival
Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre, 3060 South Service Rd.
www.burlingtonbeerfest.com
The 10th Annual Burlington Winter Beer Festival is the culmination of the Festival of Beer, an exciting celebration of beer and food pairing in partnership with local restaurants, community-based organizations, and progressive craft brewers from across the Province. Winter Beer Festival will once again be hosted by our friends at Holiday Inn Burlington.
TBA
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