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Events

Village Square event with vendors, people shopping downtown

Burlington is known for its festivals and events!  Join us for immersive events all year round.

Ongoing

Living Lab

Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington

We are taking what we learned in the 2023 collaborative programming space, the Living Library, and putting it to the test with another year-long laboratory of community action. Artist José Luis... Read more

Refuge Canada

Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington

Refuge Canada explores Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis. Through images, soundscapes, first person accounts and artifacts, this powerful exhibition begins “no one wants to be a refugee, anyone... Read more

Museum Entry

Festival Of Trees

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre’s 8th Annual Festival of Trees is set to bring festive cheer to visitors from November 20 to December 12, 2024. During this period, BPAC’s Lobby... Read more

Burlington Festival of Lights

The Festival of Lights illuminates Burlington’s waterfront through December to early January each year. Thousands of local residents and visitors from across the region, and beyond, have made it a... Read more

Story Time with Santa

Enjoy Christmas Town at Mountsberg Conservation Area as a self-guided experience at Storytime with Santa!

Christmas Town

Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millburough Line, Campellville

Mountsberg Conservation Area is pleased to present Christmas Town, a magical visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their woodland hideaway. Our fully guided Christmas Town experience includes: A guided... Read more

$35 – $39

Santa Parade Race

Downtown Burlington

This famous 3.5 KM Marathon will be coming to Burlington this December! Make sure to sign up to get your Santa suit to kick off the Santa Claus Parade!

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Santa Clause Parade

Downtown, Brant Street Brant Street, Lakeshore to Caroline, Burlington

Santa Claus is coming to town on a new route for 2024! Due to road construction happening along the existing parade route, the City of Burlington must change the route... Read more

Submit an Event

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.

Crowd gathered at stage with lake view