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Events

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

Event Series Escarpment Train Exhibit

Escarpment Train Exhibit

Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON, Canada

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

Event Series Winter Wonders

Winter Wonders

Royal Botanical Gardens 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington, ON, Canada

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

Free – $20
Event Series Baby Rhyme Time

Baby Rhyme Time

Central Library 2331 New Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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

Film Screening: Peace by Chocolate

Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington, ON, Canada

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

$12 – $15
Event Series Yoga With Bunnies

Yoga With Bunnies

Blue Dot Acres 2179A Dundas Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

A unique way to beat the winter weather blahs - stretch and strengthen while the bunnies hop and flop. Thursdays in January 7-8 PM.

$30
Event Series Winter Lit

Winter Lit

Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millburough Line, Campellville, ON, Canada

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

$14 – $22

CLEREL

Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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

$39.50

JUKEBOX SATURDAY NIGHT Music of Mancini

Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

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

$54.50 – $79.50
Event Series Family Storytime

Family Storytime

Burlington Public Library 2331 New Street, Burlington, ON, Canada

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

Event Series Winter Lit

Winter Lit

Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millburough Line, Campellville, ON, Canada

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

$14 – $22

Family STEAM Time

Burlington Public Library 2331 New Street, Burlington, ON, Canada

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

Event Series Winter Lit

Winter Lit

Mountsberg Conservation Area 2259 Millburough Line, Campellville, ON, Canada

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

$14 – $22

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