Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Date: Friday, August 29 – Monday, September 1
Location: Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
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.
Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins
Date: Runs until October 31, 2025 (including all of August)
Location: Hermitage Ruins, Hamilton
Family-friendly (older kids and teens) guided tours exploring Hamilton’s haunted places. A unique and engaging outdoor experience.
Cineplex Family Favourites
Date: Saturdays in September, 11:00am–1:00pm
Location: Cineplex and SilverCity Theatres Ontario, Canada (Burlington, Oakville locations)
Weekly Saturday morning movies for $3.99, great for families and young children.
Burlington Lawn Bowling Give Bowls a Try
Date: Wednesday, September 3rd, 7:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Burlington Lawn Bowling Club – 2275 New Street, Burlington, ON
Give lawn bowls a try a great sport for all ages, easy to learn and fun to master. Get some fresh air and gentle exercise, meet new friends and bring old ones. We are a not-for-profit organisation, run entirely by volunteers.
Supercrawl 2025
Date: September 12-14, 2025
Location: James Street North, Hamilton
Hamilton’s largest arts and culture street festival with live music, vendors, public art, and family zones.
Kerrfest & Kerrfest Kids
Date: September 5–7, 2025
Location: Westwood Park, 173 Kerr St., Oakville
Kick off the fall season with Kerrfest and Kerrfest Kids back for 2025! The 9th Annual Kerrfest will run from September 5-6 in Westwood Park to kick off the Fall season! Enjoy live music, local food vendors and sponsor booths. Plus on Sunday September 7, enjoy family-friendly activities such as musical characters, and a market.
Head For the Hills: Craft Beverage Festival
Date: September 13th
Location: Trafalgar Sports Park, Georgetown
A day of craft beverage sampling, gourmet food, and live music in the beautiful countryside. It’s a guaranteed good time, rain or shine. The four service clubs of Georgetown — Rotary, Lions, Kiwanis, and Kinsmen — united to launch Georgetown’s first-ever craft beverage festival in 2015. Since then, the Optimist Club of Halton Hills has joined their ranks. Head for the Hills is entirely volunteer-run and supports local charities.
OMHS Doggie Dip 2025
Date: Sep 14, 2025
Location: Lions Pool, 159 Felan Ave Oakville
Get ready for the biggest Doggie Dip yet at the Oakville & Milton Humane Society! This year, they’re expanding to TWO locations, giving even more pups and their humans a chance to dive into the fun. Get ready for a tail-wagging weekend of dog-friendly swimming, exciting activities, and a vibrant vendor market—all in support of the animals at OMHS!
Under the Harvest Moon with Rufus Wainwright
Date: September 17th
Location: Royal Botanical Gardens – Hendrie Park (680 Plains Rd W)
An enchanting evening concert celebrating autumn under the stars. Celebrate the transition of seasons by joining us for a night of music with a remarkable act. Rufus Wainwright will grace the autumn air under the harvest moon. Bring a lawn chair, pack a cozy blanket and enjoy fall inspired food and beverage in our lovely garden setting.
Walk to the Lighthouse
Date: Sunday, September 21st, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Joseph Brant Hospital Parking Lot – 1245 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington, ON
The Fifth Annual Walk to the Lighthouse in support of Mental Health and Addiction Services at Joseph Brant Hospital takes place on Sunday September 21, 2025. Join to walk and support one another and raise funds for the redevelopment of Mental Health Services at JBH. All are welcome to this free event.
Halton Children’s Water Festival
Date: September 23 – 26th
Interactive water science demonstrations for school-aged children, hosted by Conservation Halton. A curriculum-linked education about all aspects of water through inquiry and investigation.
Culinary Kids Club
Date: September 28, 2025 (Recurring: one Sunday monthly, 1:30–3:30pm)
Location: Ireland House Museum, Burlington
Hands-on cooking classes for kids ages 8–12. Each session features a new theme, all supplies included. Pre-registration required.
