RBG Summer Blooms
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington
Date: Throughout August 2025
Explore the lush gardens and family-friendly nature trails at Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington.
Lucky Lion Night Market
Location: Bayfront Park, 200 Harbour Front Dr., Hamilton
Date: August 1–3, 2025 – Friday: 4pm-12am, Saturday: 2pm-12am, Sunday: 12pm-8pm
Immerse yourself in Asian culture with food, entertainment, and family-friendly activities at this vibrant night market
Sunflower Festival at Brantwood Farms
Location: Brantwood Farms, 251 Powerline Rd, Brantford
Date: August 2 – 4, 7-10
Wander through hundreds of thousands of golden blooms stretching across gently rolling hills, tucked away at the back of our family farm. Take your time, snap some unforgettable photos, and soak in the beauty of summer.
Oakville Art in the Park
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, Bronte Road and Ontario Street
Date: Monday, August 4, 2025, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Outdoor art show with artists, artisans, and food trucks at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
Walk & Talk History with the Bronte Historical Society
Location: Sovereign House – 7 West River Street, Oakville
Date: August 6th & August 20th at 3pm
Get your walking shoes and join host and historian, Maryanne Mason, as she guides you on a tour of Bronte Village and shares stories of the people and places that have shaped the neighbourhood.
Movies Under the Stars – Parent Trap
Location: Nelson Park, Burlington
Date: Thursday, August 7th, 2025, 9PM
Family-friendly movie screening in the park. Bring blankets and popcorn.
Fresh Air Fitness in Bronte Market Square
Location: Bronte Market Square – 2445 Lakeshore Rd W
Date: Friday, August 8 – Zumba 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Date: Friday, August 15 – Dance Fit 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m
Six-week program offering FREE, energizing outdoor classes led by Town of Oakville fitness staff.
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Festival
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Short Description: Family fun in Oakville with food trucks, live music, crafts, and a scenic lakefront setting.
50th Annual Dundas Cactus Festival
Location: Downtown Dundas
Date: August 15-17, 2025
Enjoy live music, entertainers, vendors, and a family fun zone at this popular community festival.
Burlington VegFest 2025
Location: Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Enjoy a day of delicious plant-based food, workshops, kids’ activities, speakers, music, and eco-friendly vendors. Discover new products, learn about animal rights, and connect with like-minded individuals in a beautiful outdoor setting. This event is great for families of all ages and interests
Burlington Latin Festival
Location: Central Park, Burlington
Date: August 23 & 24, 2025 – 10am
Celebrate Latin culture with music, food, and family-friendly activities at this fantastic festival.
Summer Solstice Series Horse Shows (Weekend Horse Show)
Location: Ancaster Fairgrounds, Ancaster
Date: August 23 & 24, 2025
Family-friendly horse shows featuring kids and youth divisions, with options for spectators to enjoy the event. Helmets and appropriate footwear required for participants
Bronte Lake Notes
Location: Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, 2340 Ontario St, Oakville
Date: August 21st – 7pm
Bronte Lake Notes is returning to the sails stage Thursdays at 7pm in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. Featuring contemporary music from hot local bands, the FREE concerts are for everyone – young and old – and invite audiences to dance, sing and celebrate together while enjoying gorgeous views of the harbour.
Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Location: Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
Date: Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1
Canada’s Largest Ribfest is proudly organized by The Rotary Club of Burlington Lakeshore. This is our largest and most successful community event and has been around since we planned Ontario’s first Ribfest in 1996. Since that day, all proceeds collected have gone to charity.
Movies Under the Stars – The Goonies
Location: Spencer Smith Park, Burlington
Date: Thursday, August 21st, 2025, 9PM
Family-friendly movie screening in the park. Bring blankets and popcorn.
