Burlington is known for its festivals and events! Join us for immersive events all year round.
Ring in New Years Eve at the Burlington Legion with Ontario’s favorite classic rock band Doors open at 7:00pm. Flashback hits the stage at 8:15pm We’re having a party. Let’s ring in 2025 with a bang! FLASHBACK Join us December 31st for an evening of great music from the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s. Tickets reservations... Read more
RBG’s “G scale” model train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit at Rock Garden illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s, the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful... Read more
Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays. Stroll through RBG’s scenic winter landscape to the backdrop of festive music while savouring warm holiday treats, guided by the glow of lights and twinkling stars. The magic continues... Read more
Visit Joseph Brant Museum for “Lights from the Rooftop” this holiday season! Enjoy a view of the Burlington Festival of Lights from the Rooftop Terrace at Joseph Brant Museum during the Candlelit Stroll on Nov 29, and Dec 5, Dec 19, Jan 2 from 6pm – 8pm. We’ll be serving FREE hot chocolate and popcorn,... Read more
RBG’s “G scale” model train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit at Rock Garden illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s, the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful... Read more
Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays. Stroll through RBG’s scenic winter landscape to the backdrop of festive music while savouring warm holiday treats, guided by the glow of lights and twinkling stars. The magic continues... Read more
RBG’s “G scale” model train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit at Rock Garden illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s, the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful... Read more
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Various Locations Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us... Read more
Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays. Stroll through RBG’s scenic winter landscape to the backdrop of festive music while savouring warm holiday treats, guided by the glow of lights and twinkling stars. The magic continues... Read more
RBG’s “G scale” model train experience takes you on a journey through four seasons of whimsical Canadian landscapes while telling the story of how railroads shaped our history. The Escarpment Train Exhibit at Rock Garden illustrates three eras of locomotion history including the steam engines of the late 1800s, the streamliners of the 1930s and the powerful... Read more
Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Garden’s Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays. Stroll through RBG’s scenic winter landscape to the backdrop of festive music while savouring warm holiday treats, guided by the glow of lights and twinkling stars. The magic continues... Read more
Stories, songs & more for newborns to 12 months old + adult caregiver Have fun with your baby! Lots of music, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for newborn infants to one-year-olds and their adult caregivers. Please bring a blanket for your little one to lie on. Baby Rhyme Time is very popular at this location... Read more
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. Tickets are $15/adult, $12/children... Read more
A unique way to beat the winter weather blahs - stretch and strengthen while the bunnies hop and flop. Thursdays in January 7-8 PM.
Add some whimsy to your winter nights and plan your visit to Mountsberg’s award-winning display of outdoor lights at Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll along two different trails featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations. This unique evening out is a celebration of nature, winter, and community. Winterlit runs every evening from December 30, 2024 to January... Read more
The concrete rooftop of Misbah Ahmed’s childhood home in Islamabad revealed a lush horizon. At dusk, she could look down upon a wayward road and speculate on roaming dogs and the secret lives of stray cats. From above, she would notice the darting bats and flocks of crows, swinging through the twilit sky. She could... Read more
Join us for Music of Mancini, a captivating show celebrating the extraordinary compositions of Henry Mancini the year of his 100th birthday. This spectacular tribute takes you on a musical journey, starting from Mancini’s early days with the Glenn Miller Orchestra to the timeless melodies from classics like “Peter Gunn,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” and “The Pink... Read more
A natural-born vocalist, soul singer & songwriter Clerel nurtured his taste for melody in his coastal hometown of Douala, Cameroon, where he grew up listening to music from his parents’ record collection, which ranged from church hymns and afrobeat to French chanson. As a child, he developed a habit of singing his favorite songs to... Read more
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Various Locations Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us... Read more
What can you create with loose parts? Explore opportunities to design, invent, create, and re-imagine together as a family through loose parts play. All ages welcome; children 5 and under may participate with direct adult supervision. Drop-in. 10:30 AM: Tansley Woods Library 1PM: Aldershot Library 2 PM: Alton Library
Add some whimsy to your winter nights and plan your visit to Mountsberg’s award-winning display of outdoor lights at Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll along two different trails featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations. This unique evening out is a celebration of nature, winter, and community. Winterlit runs every evening from December 30, 2024 to January... Read more
Stories, songs & more for newborns to 12 months old + adult caregiver Have fun with your baby! Lots of music, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for newborn infants to one-year-olds and their adult caregivers. Please bring a blanket for your little one to lie on. Baby Rhyme Time is very popular at this location... Read more
Come get some FREE building materials, tools, equipment, and supplies at AMF at the AGB. We’ll be hosting this sustainable community event from Tuesday, January 14 – Sunday, January 19 during our open hours. Our Family Studio will be filled with materials in need of a second home, so make sure to stop by! What... Read more
The AGB is thrilled to launch Time Isn’t Real. This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of artistic production, cultural festivities, and storytelling through the lens of contemporary Canadian ceramics. It invites viewers to consider how the lessons of the past and the potential of the future shape the artistic moment we live in today. The exhibition features works... Read more
The AGB is kicking off this golden anniversary with a winter exhibition opening reception on January 16, 2025 for Time Isn’t Real and Dry Thunder. The AGB is thrilled to launch Time Isn’t Real. This landmark exhibition celebrates 50 years of artistic production, cultural festivities, and storytelling through the lens of contemporary Canadian ceramics. It invites viewers to consider how the lessons of... Read more
A unique way to beat the winter weather blahs - stretch and strengthen while the bunnies hop and flop. Thursdays in January 7-8 PM.
Time isn’t real. Well, it is, and it isn’t. The sun and moon rise and fall, and stuff happens in between. At the Art Gallery of Burlington, that stuff in between has been happening for fifty years! The exhibitions, projects, and programs in our golden anniversary year push beyond celebratory timestamping and make space for open discussions... Read more
Add some whimsy to your winter nights and plan your visit to Mountsberg’s award-winning display of outdoor lights at Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll along two different trails featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations. This unique evening out is a celebration of nature, winter, and community. Winterlit runs every evening from December 30, 2024 to January... Read more
Experience the magic of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks with Fleetwood Mac Mania, North America’s most authentic tribute band. Our world-class musicians bring to life the iconic sound, look, and feel of the legendary group, performing beloved hits like “Rhiannon,” “Go Your Own Way,” “Edge of Seventeen,” and more. With stunning visual and musical artistry,... Read more
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Various Locations Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us... Read more
The Year of the Snake Celebration presented by Redleaf Cultural Integration Join us for an unforgettable Lunar New Year celebration on January 18, 2025, at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre, as Redleaf Cultural Integration presents The Year of the Snake Celebration! The event will feature various spectacular performances, including traditional music, dance, and cultural showcases... Read more
What can you create with loose parts? Explore opportunities to design, invent, create, and re-imagine together as a family through loose parts play. All ages welcome; children 5 and under may participate with direct adult supervision. Drop-in. 10:30 AM: Tansley Woods Library 1PM: Aldershot Library 2 PM: Alton Library
Add some whimsy to your winter nights and plan your visit to Mountsberg’s award-winning display of outdoor lights at Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll along two different trails featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations. This unique evening out is a celebration of nature, winter, and community. Winterlit runs every evening from December 30, 2024 to January... Read more
Stories, songs & more for newborns to 12 months old + adult caregiver Have fun with your baby! Lots of music, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for newborn infants to one-year-olds and their adult caregivers. Please bring a blanket for your little one to lie on. Baby Rhyme Time is very popular at this location... Read more
In conversation with Heather Kuzyk Rock Star Lecture Series Sara Howard’s book, Circular Ceramics (2023), delves into the sustainable practices and innovative approaches within contemporary ceramics. Drawing from her extensive experience, Howard explores the concept of circularity in design, emphasizing the reuse of materials, closed-loop production systems, and reducing waste in ceramic processes. Her talk highlights how traditional... Read more
A unique way to beat the winter weather blahs - stretch and strengthen while the bunnies hop and flop. Thursdays in January 7-8 PM.
Add some whimsy to your winter nights and plan your visit to Mountsberg’s award-winning display of outdoor lights at Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll along two different trails featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations. This unique evening out is a celebration of nature, winter, and community. Winterlit runs every evening from December 30, 2024 to January... Read more
A life-long Burlington resident, Alanna Perkovich-Smith is thrilled to bring her one-woman show ‘My Corner Of The Sky’ to the Drury Lane Plus stage. As a Drury Lane performer, Alanna has been honored to take the stage in productions of ‘Gypsy’, ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, ‘All Together Now’, ‘I Love You,... Read more
One Fine Morning – Sunny Days – Pretty Lady – Hats Off To The Stranger – 1849 – Take It Slow – You Girl Chances are, as you’re reading the titles of these classic Lighthouse hits, you’re singing them in your head and smiling. Each one is still heard daily on radio, television, and home... Read more
Read, write, talk, sing and play along with us at Family Storytime! Perfect for families with children ages 5 and younger. Family Storytime is very popular at this location and space is limited; please arrive early to secure your spot. Various Locations Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please contact us... Read more
Add some whimsy to your winter nights and plan your visit to Mountsberg’s award-winning display of outdoor lights at Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll along two different trails featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations. This unique evening out is a celebration of nature, winter, and community. Winterlit runs every evening from December 30, 2024 to January... Read more
A life-long Burlington resident, Alanna Perkovich-Smith is thrilled to bring her one-woman show ‘My Corner Of The Sky’ to the Drury Lane Plus stage. As a Drury Lane performer, Alanna has been honored to take the stage in productions of ‘Gypsy’, ‘Legally Blonde: The Musical’, ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, ‘All Together Now’, ‘I Love You,... Read more
What can you create with loose parts? Explore opportunities to design, invent, create, and re-imagine together as a family through loose parts play. All ages welcome; children 5 and under may participate with direct adult supervision. Drop-in. 10:30 AM: Tansley Woods Library 1PM: Aldershot Library 2 PM: Alton Library
Join us for an afternoon of fun and dancing with Burlington's premier classic rock band, ROCKET 88. Doors open at 1pm. Fun and dancing starts at 2pm
Step back to an era when “Swing” reigned supreme in Burlington. Come, join us and experience an evening of great swing music. Proceeds of the event will “Benefit” Carpenter Hospice, Burlington Food Bank and the charitable works of the Knights of Columbus, Council 15920. One of the most exciting bands around, The Toronto All-Star Big... Read more
Add some whimsy to your winter nights and plan your visit to Mountsberg’s award-winning display of outdoor lights at Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll along two different trails featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations. This unique evening out is a celebration of nature, winter, and community. Winterlit runs every evening from December 30, 2024 to January... Read more
Discover Burlington’s diverse culinary scene with a two-week prix-fixe dining experience showcasing the creativity and passion of our chef-driven kitchens. From January 27th to February 9th, 2025, savour a bite of everything.
Stories, songs & more for newborns to 12 months old + adult caregiver Have fun with your baby! Lots of music, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for newborn infants to one-year-olds and their adult caregivers. Please bring a blanket for your little one to lie on. Baby Rhyme Time is very popular at this location... Read more
A unique way to beat the winter weather blahs - stretch and strengthen while the bunnies hop and flop. Thursdays in January 7-8 PM.
Add some whimsy to your winter nights and plan your visit to Mountsberg’s award-winning display of outdoor lights at Winterlit. Enjoy a moonlit stroll along two different trails featuring sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations. This unique evening out is a celebration of nature, winter, and community. Winterlit runs every evening from December 30, 2024 to January... Read more
Brent Butt has long been considered one of the funniest people in Canada, with a career in stand-up comedy that stretches into five decades, including numerous appearances at major festivals in multiple countries and being voted Best Male Stand-Up in Canada by his peers in the profession. He also created and starred in two successful... Read more
Have an upcoming event in Burlington, Ontario that you would like to promote? Submit it for free and we will add your event to our calendar. Events include local concerts, festivals, theatre, live music, sporting events, outdoor attractions, tours, and culinary events.
Preference will be given to events that drive tourism, are hosted by a tourism partner, or provide experiences for residents and visitors. Community events must be within Burlington/Halton and are free to attend or hosted by a not-for-profit.
