Upcoming Festivals and Events

Celebrate Canada Netherlands Friendship Day and the 20th anniversary of the twinning agreement between Burlington and its twin city, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands. Hosted by the Burlington Mundialization Committee.

Featuring:

• Canadian and Dutch national anthems
• Greetings from, Consul General of the Netherlands, Harman Idema, Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, and Elizabeth Witmer, former Deputy Premier and Past Chair, WSIB
• Artwork on display from Brant Hills Public School and Trinity Christian School (in Burlington), and Heuvellaan School and Breg & Bos School (in Apeldoorn)

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

The City of Burlington and BurlingtonGreen are hosting Earth Day activities at various locations throughout the city.

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To view more Canada wide Earth Day events, or find event planning ideas and materials.

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Join us for a free Lunch & Learn to better understand Burlington’s building permit process. This session is ideal for developers, contractors, small business owners, and design professionals who want to avoid delays, get clarity on timelines and fees, and hear directly from the City’s Building Department team.

• Friday, May 2 from noon to 1:30 p.m.

• TechPlace, 8th floor, 5500 North Service Rd., Burlington

• City of Burlington – Building Department, jointly sponsored by the BDBA and Aldershot BIA

Why attend

• Understand permit timelines and pre-building steps
• Learn about fees and development charges
• Avoid common mistakes that delay approvals
• Ask your questions directly during a live Q&A
• Share feedback to help improve the process

Agenda

• Welcome and overview
• Permit Timelines (Pre-Building and Building)
• Fees & Development Charges
• Common Mistakes & Resubmissions
• Live Q&A with Building...

Discover accessibility and inclusion in Burlington

Join us for an exciting showcase of Burlington’s accessible sports, recreation, and arts programs! This free event highlights inclusive opportunities for all ages and abilities, with interactive sessions, demonstrations, and information tables.

Event highlights

• Try-it sessions and demonstrations from wheelchair basketball, floorball (Special Olympics), karate, chair yoga and more.
• Free sensory swims from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m.
• Explore the pop-up sensory-friendly space at the new Community Hub at Tansley Woods Community Centre.
• Information hub – learn about community programs, fee assistance and how you can access local sport and art programs.
• Door prizes, engaging activities and more!