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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

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... 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... Read more

Free – $20
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... 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... Read more

Free – $20
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... 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... Read more

Free – $20

Taste of Burlington 2025

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... Read more

Alice in Bloomland

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

Dates and Times: February 1 to March 30, Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays (exceptions apply*) Open on Family Day (Monday, February 17) from... 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