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.

Music from the Rooftop

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

Enjoy listening to local musicians while taking in a beautiful view of Lake Ontario! Join us at Joseph Brant Museum from 7:30pm – 8:30pm on July 12 & 26 and August 9 & 23 for our “Music From the Rooftop” series. Each evening will feature a local musician, lawn games, and complimentary iced tea and... Read more

$11 – $15

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

The Enchanted Garden

Make your way to Royal Botanical Gardens where a touch of magic awaits you. Meet mystical creatures, participate in delightful activities, and discover the secrets of our Enchanted Garden. Save the dates! Registration coming soon. Sign up for email notifications at the form below to hear first about tickets for Kids and Family Events!

Aldershot Farmers Market

1016 Waterdown Road 1016 Waterdown Road, Burlington, Ontario

Burlington's NEW Farmer's Market

Yoga at the Gardens

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

Awaken to the wonders of the body and mind, and journey into the day with a sense of well-being and inner strength. Hatha Yoga Instructor Louise Vien concentrates on lengthening the spine and opening the body through stretching and strengthening poses, reducing stress through yogic breathing and enhancing awareness through an active mindfulness class. A... Read more

$20 – $90

*FREE Guided Downtown Waterfront Walk

Tourism Burlington Visitor Centre 414 Locust Street, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Are you new to Burlington? Visiting our beautiful city? Join us in this easy walking tour of Downtown Burlington including the waterfront. We will be doing a loop of the downtown area including the waterfront and some of the hot spots of Downtown Burlington. Featuring Spencer Smith park, our waterfront and downtown core route to... Read more

Centro Farmer’s Market

Centro Garden 437 Brant Street, Burlington, ON, Canada

Now in its 13th season, Centro Market is a food focused farmer’s market in Burlington Downtown, established with the goal of fostering community while connecting people with fresh healthy food and to the wonderful folks that grow and produce it in our area.

Gallery Guide Tours

Learn more about the Art Gallery of Burlington’s spring and summer exhibition series. We Who Have Known Many Shores  brings together material practices rooted in Anatolian textiles, ceramics, and marbling, with contemporary mediums, to forge new directions for considering diasporic relationships to place and belonging. Conjuring earth, air, water, fire, and spirit, transdisciplinary artist Alize Zorlutuna... 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.

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

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

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