Burlington is known for its festivals and events! Join us for immersive events all year round.
Jeremy Laing creates incidental, non-hierarchical, narratives with unconventional, handmade, industrial, discarded, and under-appreciated material. Their immersive, affective environments respond to the constraints and possibilities of the deep, sensory pleasure of material—both clay and fiber—in the exploration of sensuousness and obliteration via spatial design. Stockroom pulls from the hidden spaces of the gallery. It calls from the quiet... Read more
Using materials sourced from the earth, the artists in How can I know you? work to share site-specific knowledge about kinship and generational relations, industry and settlement, social and political histories tied to settler nationalism and institutions, and about Indigenous territories in dialogue with one another. How can I know you? is a question that... Read more
Life is full of unexpected wonders. Over billions of years, living things have evolved from simple cells into an awe-inspiring array of life forms—a spectacle of colours, textures, behaviours, specialized parts and exacting skills. Some species are familiar. But others are so amazing that they test the limits of our imagination. No matter how extraordinary... Read more
Learn all about tree tapping, sap collection, syrup making and our amazing Sugar Maples! Learn about the history of syrup making Sample maple sugar and syrup Enjoy maple taffy on snow Enjoy fresh pancakes and treats like maple cotton candy & popcorn by the fireside. Click here to view the menu. NEW Sugar Ranger Challenge! Meet with... Read more
Plan to enjoy at least 2 hours exploring the festival! Join a guided tour of Maple Lane, watch as maple candy or taffy is poured and tour the 120+ year old house. Our farm animals and wagon rides are always a crowd favourite. Browse all the maple goodies in the gift shop or pick up... Read more
RBG is pleased to welcome the McMaster University Physics and Astronomy Department and its Portable Planetarium. On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun and cast its ethereal shadow onto millions of Canadians – and McMaster and Hamilton. Prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse! Learn all about eclipses... Read more
Grab a drink, enjoy the music, and experience Nature’s Superheroes after dark as RBG’s winter exhibit transforms into a nightlife experience like no other. Join us for trivia (pre-register), food and drinks, outdoor fire pits, and special guests. This is a 19+ event. Event tickets required.
Amanda Martinez is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul. She has released four albums and working on her 5th album Momentos for release spring 2024. Her songs have been selected for four Putumayo world music collections – Bossa nova around the world, Café Latino,... Read more
In her new one-woman show, New York icon Candace Bushnell, the international best-selling novelist and creator of Sex in the City takes the audience on whirlwind tour of New York City, from Studio 54 to the Lipstick Jungle and beyond, sharing her remarkable stories of fashion, literature and sex while pouring cosmos in Manolos. Grab... Read more
Shine the light on darkness! Enter Worlds of the Night’s dusky atmosphere and learn about what happens while we sleep. Uncover facts on our biological clocks and phases of sleep. Discover the fascinating world of nocturnal insects and animals. Learn about night vision and bioluminescence through interactive displays. This exhibition is a production of the... Read more
Learn all about tree tapping, sap collection, syrup making and our amazing Sugar Maples! Learn about the history of syrup making Sample maple sugar and syrup Enjoy maple taffy on snow Enjoy fresh pancakes and treats like maple cotton candy & popcorn by the fireside. Click here to view the menu. NEW Sugar Ranger Challenge! Meet with... Read more
RBG is pleased to welcome the McMaster University Physics and Astronomy Department and its Portable Planetarium. On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun and cast its ethereal shadow onto millions of Canadians – and McMaster and Hamilton. Prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse! Learn all about eclipses... Read more
Learn about the Indigenous origins and current practice of maple sugaring Visit the 'First Harvest: Celebrating Sweet Water' exhibit in a replica 15th-century Longhouse Village Join a guided maple and birch syrup-tasting session and relax by fireside lounges Take in a Sweet Water demonstration by the fire in the Longhouse Village Enjoy maple taffy on snow
Learn all about tree tapping, sap collection, syrup making and our amazing Sugar Maples! Learn about the history of syrup making Sample maple sugar and syrup Enjoy maple taffy on snow Enjoy fresh pancakes and treats like maple cotton candy & popcorn by the fireside. Click here to view the menu. NEW Sugar Ranger Challenge! Meet with... Read more
RBG is pleased to welcome the McMaster University Physics and Astronomy Department and its Portable Planetarium. On Monday, April 8, 2024, the Moon will pass in front of the Sun and cast its ethereal shadow onto millions of Canadians – and McMaster and Hamilton. Prepare for this once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse! Learn all about eclipses... Read more
Learn about the Indigenous origins and current practice of maple sugaring Visit the 'First Harvest: Celebrating Sweet Water' exhibit in a replica 15th-century Longhouse Village Join a guided maple and birch syrup-tasting session and relax by fireside lounges Take in a Sweet Water demonstration by the fire in the Longhouse Village Enjoy maple taffy on snow
Join us at RBG’s Arboretum to witness one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena! On Monday, April 8th, 2024, a total Solar Eclipse will grace the skies over parts of North America, and RBG is within the path of visibility! Immerse yourself in this awe-inspiring event in a picnic-style setting, complete with food and beverages (available... Read more
Overture, hit the lights. Join our Little Performer, Junior, and Intermediate students as they glimpse behind the scenes inside Warner Brothers Studios 100 years after it was founded. Warner Bros. Entertainment is headquartered in Burbank, California, and is considered one of the foremost motion, picture and TV facilities in the world. From Looney Tunes and... Read more
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is the story of five unforgettable women who set aside a long weekend every August to meet at the same beach cottage to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. A hilarious and touching comedy about friendship that lasts forever. Written by the same writers as the TV... Read more
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is the story of five unforgettable women who set aside a long weekend every August to meet at the same beach cottage to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. A hilarious and touching comedy about friendship that lasts forever. Written by the same writers as the TV... Read more
Following the death of his father, 15-year-old Daniel and his mother are forced to move. After an outburst at his new school and at the suggestion of a social worker, Daniel starts helping out an urban gardener who is revitalizing several abandoned city lots. Not just plants start to grow. Cast Bobby – Bruce Edwards... Read more
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is the story of five unforgettable women who set aside a long weekend every August to meet at the same beach cottage to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. A hilarious and touching comedy about friendship that lasts forever. Written by the same writers as the TV... Read more
Canadian and Dutch national anthems Greetings from, Consul General of the Netherlands, Harman Idema; Elizabeth Witmer, former Deputy Premier of Ontario, and Mayor Marianne Meed Ward Artwork on display from Alton Village Public School and Trinity Christian School Elementary school students and teachers art talk: Introduction of the Hamilton Royal Light Infantry Music from Burlington... Read more
Greetings from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and Consul General of Japan MATSUNAGA Takeshi Opening performance by Burlington’s Do Kon Daiko Japanese drumming group Karate, aikido and iaido demonstrations A performance by the internationally renowned taiko group Nagata Shachu Suzuran odori (traditional dance) performances Closing with exhilarating yosakoi dance by Sakuramai Toronto. Other events planned in... Read more
We need your help. We supply trash bags, recycling bags, and gloves. All ages welcome. Challenge another family or friend - who can collect the most or strangest item. We will gather in Parking lot C on the Day-Use side and in the main parking lot at the Campground. Volunteers from the Friends of Bronte... Read more
Following the death of his father, 15-year-old Daniel and his mother are forced to move. After an outburst at his new school and at the suggestion of a social worker, Daniel starts helping out an urban gardener who is revitalizing several abandoned city lots. Not just plants start to grow. Cast Bobby – Bruce Edwards... Read more
Ready for a laugh? Here's your lineup for the 2024 Burlington Downtown Comedy Festival: Pete Zedlacher, Jen Grant, Patrick Haye, Tamara Shevon Comedy, Dena Jackson, Steve Goodtime, and Magic Brian.
Welcome to Paint & Sip Night! Join us at The Port House Social Bar and Kitchen Burlington for a fun evening of creativity and relaxation. Let your artistic side shine as you sip on your favorite drink and paint your masterpiece. 5oz House white and red wine included and an array of appetizers platters will... Read more
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is the story of five unforgettable women who set aside a long weekend every August to meet at the same beach cottage to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. A hilarious and touching comedy about friendship that lasts forever. Written by the same writers as the TV... Read more
Following the death of his father, 15-year-old Daniel and his mother are forced to move. After an outburst at his new school and at the suggestion of a social worker, Daniel starts helping out an urban gardener who is revitalizing several abandoned city lots. Not just plants start to grow. Cast Bobby – Bruce Edwards... Read more
The Sweet Delilah Swim Club is the story of five unforgettable women who set aside a long weekend every August to meet at the same beach cottage to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other’s lives. A hilarious and touching comedy about friendship that lasts forever. Written by the same writers as the TV... Read more
Following the death of his father, 15-year-old Daniel and his mother are forced to move. After an outburst at his new school and at the suggestion of a social worker, Daniel starts helping out an urban gardener who is revitalizing several abandoned city lots. Not just plants start to grow. Cast Bobby – Bruce Edwards... Read more
Join us for a free screening of The Colour of Ink, a documentary that uncovers the mystery and power of ink through the eyes of Jason Logan, a visionary Toronto ink maker. Working with ingredients foraged in the wild—weeds, berries, bark, flowers, rocks, rust—he makes ink from just about anything. Jason sends custom-made inks to an... Read more
Following the death of his father, 15-year-old Daniel and his mother are forced to move. After an outburst at his new school and at the suggestion of a social worker, Daniel starts helping out an urban gardener who is revitalizing several abandoned city lots. Not just plants start to grow. Cast Bobby – Bruce Edwards... Read more
Join us for a free screening of The Colour of Ink, a documentary that uncovers the mystery and power of ink through the eyes of Jason Logan, a visionary Toronto ink maker. Working with ingredients foraged in the wild—weeds, berries, bark, flowers, rocks, rust—he makes ink from just about anything. Jason sends custom-made inks to an... Read more
Marketplace is a new and exciting fundraiser for everyone to find irresistible items! Are you looking for treasured antiques, rare vintage items, unique collectibles. or contemporary décor and household items? We have something for everyone! Sales are on a first-come, first-served basis - and all sales are final. There is no HST or buyer’s premium... Read more
Following the death of his father, 15-year-old Daniel and his mother are forced to move. After an outburst at his new school and at the suggestion of a social worker, Daniel starts helping out an urban gardener who is revitalizing several abandoned city lots. Not just plants start to grow. Cast Bobby – Bruce Edwards... Read more
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron's... 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.
