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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.

Living Lab

Art Gallery of Burlington 1333 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON, Canada

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, ON, Canada

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

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

Wild Immersion VR

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

Embark on a journey around the globe and explore some of its rarest and most iconic species through Wild Immersion 360° productions. With virtual reality (VR), you’ll experience complete immersion, fostering empathy... Read more

Mapleview Shopping Centre’s Holiday Magic

Mapleview Mall 900 Maple Ave P.O. Box 201, Burlington, Ontario L7S 2J8, Canada

This holiday season, Mapleview Shopping Centre announces the arrival of Holiday Magic, an immersive and imaginative gingerbread city experience for families, featuring gingerbread house decorating, a hot chocolate bar, and... Read more

$15

Handel’s Messiah

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

Experience the wonder and powerful inspiration of this timeless holiday masterpiece: Messiah is the King of the Christmas playlists and has left audiences spellbound for centuries. Make OUR annual Messiah... Read more

$10 – $50

Christmas Town

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

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
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... Read more

Free – $20

Lights from the Rooftop

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

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... Read more

FREE

Hoppy Holidays Candlelight Yoga with Bunnies

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

Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate the holidays with your friends or family? Are YOU needing to claim some self care time this holiday season? Your $40... Read more

$40

Christmas Town

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

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
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... Read more

Free – $20

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