Alfresco Summer Series

August 1st, 15th & 29th, 2021 | 10:00am – 4:00pm
1185 York Boulevard, Burlington – across from The Rock Garden entrance
Missing craft shows? This summer the Artisan Bazaar is partnering with the Royal Botanical Gardens and hosting their new alfresco Summer Market Series every second Sunday starting on August 1, 2021! Shoppers can meet the makers in person and see and feel their incredible works first-hand, making these events something truly special.
https://www.theartisanbazaar.ca/?fbclid=IwAR1fgxFBDKAzVWQJxyWPxtg4Nz0CWpukFV5ejMsbsHvY 6_KKi1YC1mNwM2k

Joseph Brant Day – A celebration of Burlington

Monday, August 2nd, 2021 | 11:00am – 3:00pm LaSalle Park – 1240 N. Shore Boulevard E., Burlington
Celebrate Joseph Brant Day this Civic holiday at La Salle Park! Museums of Burlington is proud to present this free event, celebrating our local heritage, multi-culturalism and community. The day will feature main stage entertainment, food trucks, free children’s activities by local organizations, a Museums Children’s STEAM zone, a vendor’s market, and community displays. Bring your own water bottle and fill up at the quench cart.
https://festivalnet.com/42645/Burlington-Ontario/Festivals/Joseph-Brant-Day-A-Celebration-of-Burlingt on 

The Chocolate Jam

Friday, August 6th, 2021 | 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Miss Bailey Brown Chocolate – 433 Brock Ave, Burlington
Join us for a night of music and talent……. your talent!! Open mic for covers, original songs, karaoke, musicians, poetry and spoken word. Come jam with us! 
https://www.facebook.com/events/433-brock-ave-burlington-on-l7s-1m8-canada/the-chocolate-ja m/217460913578733/

Waterdown ArtsFest

Westdale Village, Hamilton ON August 13th – 15th, 2021
Welcome to ArtsFest – a celebration of the arts in all its forms! The festival has grown to become an event drawing visitors from across the GTA and upstate New York, with attendance over 40,000. At ArtsFest there is something for everyone who appreciates arts & culture. Click the link below to learn more!
https://artsfest.ca

Downtown Burlington Jazz Festival

August 14th & 15th, 2021
Outdoor Plaza @ The Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Locust Street, Burlington
Join us on the Plaza in August for the Burlington Downtown Jazz Festival, featuring Kellylee Evans, Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar, Lydia Persaud, and Elise LeGrow.
https://burlingtonpac.ca/events/jazz-fest-kellylee-evans/

Oakville Family Ribfest – Drive Thru

August 20th – 22nd 2021
Sheridan College Oakville Campus – 1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville
Celebrate the summer with mouth-watering ribs in the privacy of your own home or backyard. Join us August 20-22 at the Sheridan College Oakville Campus for some award-winning, mouth-watering BBQ ribs, chicken, pulled pork and more
https://oakvillefamilyribfest.com/

An Enchanted Summer Afternoon Tea

Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 | 2:00pm-4:00pm
Mode Hospitality – 69 Concession 5 Road East, Hamilton
Think of all the enchanted summer beauty still left around us to rejoice and be happy in. Come and experience summer splendor with an Enchanted Summer Afternoon Tea with Linda Barnett of The Travelling TeaRoom at the Historic Queen Anne home beautifully restored by Mode Hospitality Inc.
https://modehospitality.ca/mode-hospitality-afternoon-tea-events/ 

Summer sunsets and Vines Live Music

Friday’s & Saturday’s, August 2021
Ridge Road Estate Winery – 1205 Ridge Road, Stoney Creek
Enjoy live music, a glass of wine, some sunset specials and a beautiful sunset on our vineyard patio every Friday and Saturday evening from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Featuring different musicians every weekend!
https://www.ridgeroadwinery.ca/events 

Live Music at the Block Co.

Every Friday in August 2021 | 8:00pm – 11:30pm The Block Co. – 395 John Street, Burlington
Join The Block Co. for cheese, charcuterie, wine and live music every Friday! https://burlingtondowntown.ca/event/live-music-at-the-block-co-3/ 

Puddicombe Estate Farms Pick Your Own Fruit & Farmers Market

Puddicombe Estate Farm – 1468 #8 Highway, Winona, Hamilton
When you think of local Ontario fruit, you think Puddicombe Estate Farms. Head over to the farm this month to pick-your-own delicious sour cherries! Fresh and locally grown, you can’t go wrong!
https://www.puddicombefarms.com/pickyourown/ 

Goat Yoga at Triple C Farm

Triple C Farm – 500 Carluke Road West, Ancaster
Need a break from the craziness of the world? Feel like you need something to make you smile again? Come enjoy a gentle yoga flow while hanging out and cuddling with cute and adorable goats! We guarantee both your body and your mind will benefit from this unique and amazing class.
https://www.triplecfarm.ca/goatyog 

Burlington Handmade House Outdoor Essentials

Saturday’s 10AM – 4PM
The Handmade House – 460 Pearl Street, Burlington
Shop a variety of local artisans outdoors at our Artisan Market every Saturday this summer! https://burlingtondowntown.ca/event/burlington-handmade-house-essentials-outdoor-market-4/ 

Centro Farm Market

Sunday’s 8AM – 12PM
Centro Garden – 437 Brant Street, Burlington ON
Stroll downtown to the market Sunday mornings, grab a coffee and snack and relax with your neighbours while you shop for locally farmed produce, fresh home canned vegetables, organic teas, artisanal slow poured coffee from Tamp Coffee, local hormone free meats, gourmet cheeses and more.
https://centrogarden.com/farmers-market/ 

Burlington Centre Lions Farmers Market

Wednesday’s 8AM-2PM | Friday’s 8AM – 3PM | Saturday’s 8AM – 2PM Burlington Centre Parking Lot – 777 Guelph Line, Burlington
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 will find the freshest food available and you will be supporting your local farmers. http://www.burlingtonmallfarmersmarket.com

Hamilton Farmers Market

Tuesday’s, Thursday’s, Friday’s Saturday’s 9AM – 4PM 35 York Boulevard, Hamilton
Choose from local, national and international foods including produce, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, deli, baked goods, flowers, specialty foods, and artisan handmade products.
https://hamiltonfarmersmarket.ca 

Ancaster Farmers Market

Wednesday’s 3PM – 7PM
398 Wilson Street East, Ancaster
The Ancaster Farmers’ Market’s community-central location in the Ancaster Village strives to provide farmers with an affordable local sales outlet and the community with access to fresh, local, naturally grown produce within walking or riding distance of many Ancaster neighbourhoods. The central location is designed to encourage bike and pedestrian traffic and reduce the use of cars to access quality food products. http://shopancasterfarmersmarket.com 

Dundas Farmers Market

Thursday’s 3PM – 7PM
11 Miller’s Ln, Hamilton – Municipal Parking lot 7D
The Dundas Farmers’ Market is a not for profit grower and producer market. A place where local farmers can sell their produce and shoppers can purchase locally grown and produced foods.
https://dundasfarmersmarket.ca