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.

Cooking Demo with Affirm College of Culinary Arts

Centro Garden 437 Brant Street, Burlington, ON, Canada

Burlington’s rich, productive farmland has produced a variety of fruits and vegetables through the years.  Join Affirm College of Culinary Arts for free cooking demonstrations featuring freshly picked produce that can be readily purchased at the Centro Garden Farm Market.  Professional chefs will show you how to transform local produce into delectable recipes to celebrate... Read more

Concerts in the Park

Central Park Bandshell 2311 New St., Burlington, ON, Canada

Bring your own blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an entertaining evening showcasing a variety of music for all ages on Wednesdays and Sundays. The concert series begins on Sunday, June 16 and runs each Wednesday and Sunday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. until Sunday, Aug, 25, 2024.

Hidden Beauties Art Sale and En Plein Air Painting Festival

St. Luke's Church 1382 Ontario St., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Come tour St. Luke’s, at 190 years old this year, the oldest church building in Burlington.  Visit the community centre to enjoy and purchase artwork from a  local artist or make your own piece of art. Walk the grounds to see artists paint whatever scene catches their attention. This is known as painting en plein... Read more

Preserving Our Barns with Hugh Fraser, President, Ontario Barn Preservation

St. Luke's Church 1382 Ontario St., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Join Hugh Fraser, Agricultural Engineer (semi-retired), Ministry of Agriculture and Food, for his fascinating and well-informed presentation, on the barns of Ontario.  Enjoy looking at his many photos of some of the 1,000 barns he has been in and marvel at a beautiful scale model of an old barn. Hugh will have copies of his... Read more

LaSalle Park Waterfront Trail Walking Tour

LaSalle Park 50 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington, ON, Canada

Join Alan Harrington of the Burlington Historical Society on a walk, through LaSalle Park. Hear about the explorer Rene-Robert Cavalier de LaSalle, the man, the park and the legend. Walk in his footsteps. Enjoy hearing stories along the route, looking at locations of interest and learning about the history of this unique natural area and... Read more

Preserving Our Barns with Hugh Fraser, President, Ontario Barn Preservation

St. Luke's Church 1382 Ontario St., Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Join Hugh Fraser, Agricultural Engineer (semi-retired), Ministry of Agriculture and Food, for his fascinating and well-informed presentation, on the barns of Ontario.  Enjoy looking at his many photos of some of the 1,000 barns he has been in and marvel at a beautiful scale model of an old barn. Hugh will have copies of his... Read more

B.C.C.S. Cruisin Car Show

B.C.C.S. Cruisin Car Show Monday Evenings from 5pm - 8pm May 13 - September 30 *Except Holidays & Weather Permitting. In the Canadian Tire / Burlington Centre Parking Lot, proceeds supporting Canadian Tire Jumpstart. For more information email info4bccs@gmail.com

Museums of Burlington Worlds of Night Exhibit and “The Eyes of Memory” Film Screening

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

Explore the travelling exhibit, Worlds of the Night, highlighting the nocturnal ecosystems, insects and animals, some of which can be found in Burlington’s nightscape. Step back in time and explore Burlington’s past with a film screening of “The Eyes of Memory” at Joseph Brant Museum. Produced by Burlington-based film company Cinema 16, the film originally... Read more

Symphony in the Shell

Central Park Bandshell 2311 New St., Burlington, ON, Canada

Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and be ready to be swept away by the sounds of Burlington Symphony Orchestra, celebrating its 51st anniversary. Many Burlington and area residents have enjoyed listening to a variety of music played in this 60+-year-old landmark band shell venue throughout the decades. In person. No registration required.

Event Series Movies by the Lake

Movies by the Lake

Spencer Smith Park 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Make it a night (or several!) to remember as an amazing ensemble awaits you at this FREE event series. With a supporting cast of dinner & drinks, shopping and exploring before the show, package your own cinematic evening alongside our over 400 businesses. Held weekly in Spencer Smith Park, the options for a red-carpet night... Read more

Burlington Centre Lions Farmer’s Market

Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON, Canada

Feed your family wholesome food! Our vendors carry a wide variety of locally grown fresh produce, baking, meats, cheese, eggs etc.  Come browse through the market; you can find everything from Apples to Zucchini. You haven't tasted produce until you've had fresh off the farm. You will find the freshest food available and you will... Read more

Burlington Heights Walk

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

Join a RBG interpreter on this approximately 90-minute guided walk to discover the natural and cultural significance of the Burlington Heights  landscape and why it was designated as a National Historic Site. In person. Maximum of 20 participants. Registration required at rbg.ca/events.

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