Festivals and Events

National Seniors' Day

Event Details

Monday, Oct. 2, 2023

On Oct. 1, Canada recognizes the contributions and value that all older adults make in our lives and community. In Burlington, we will be celebrating this day on Oct. 2, 2023.

Celebrate adults aged 55+ today, acknowledging their wisdom, experience, and contributions to our community and personal lives, whether they're family, colleagues, neighbours, or friends.

To celebrate, the City of Burlington is inviting adults 55+ to join us at various Community Centres where they will be able to enjoy free drop-in programs. Complimentary coffee, tea, and cookies will be available all day at the Burlington Seniors’ Centre Bistro.

Burlington Transit, Burlington Fire Department and members of the Burlington Seniors’ Advisory Committee will be attending. City staff will be able to initialize Presto Cards and will be offering demonstrations and displays of various arts, leisure, sport, fitness, music, and wellness programs.

Adults 55+ are encouraged to...

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Appleby Line Street Festival

Event Details

Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023
1 - 5 p.m.

Appleby Line between Fairview and New Street.

The Appleby Line Street Festival is a free family-fun, community led event.

This event brings families, churches, businesses, schools and organizations together by creating an open street for the neighbourhood to gather and participate in activities, a marketplace and demonstrations.

For more information on this community delivered event please visit...

www.applebylinestreetfestival.ca

1. A high quality free event promoting the community in a vibrant, fun, healthy way.
2. A safe environment with activities geared towards families and residents of all ages to enjoy.
3. An avenue to support and promote local businesses and introduce new customers by bringing residents and area businesses/organizations together.
4. Physical distancing.

Expected Attendance: 5,000

Target Market:  Neighbourhood families, adults, youth and seniors

Location: Appleby Line - The road is closed to traffic from New Street...

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Food for Feedback

Event details

Saturday, Sept. 16
Noon to 4 p.m.

Central Park

We are excited to share the Food for Feedback event is back this year!

Opportunity for residents to share their thoughts on City projects at the inaugural Community Engagement BBQ – Food for Feedback event.

Visit Get Involved Burlington to learn more about ongoing engagements for City projects.

• Food for Feedback is a community engagement BBQ where City staff can get feedback from residents regarding projects, initiatives and programs at the City.
• Residents of all ages are welcome to attend this free drop-in and provide feedback in exchange for a free meal from one of the participating food trucks.

In the event of inclement weather, we will be moving the event inside to the Burlington Seniors' Centre.

• Burlington Transit
• Customer Experience
• Neighbourhood Development
• and many more!

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Burlington 150 Free Swim and Skate

Event Details

Sept. 9, 2023

Various locations and times

Join us on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, as we celebrate Burlington’s remarkable 150th anniversary with a day of exciting activities. We're thrilled to invite you to our free Drop-In Swim and Skate – classic and timeless activities while appreciating the city's rich history.

Free Drop-In Skate and Swims to celebrate Burlington’s 150th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.

• Fun Swim 1:35-3:30 p.m. Aldershot Pool
• Fun Swim 3-4:45 p.m. Angela Coughlan Pool
• Public Skate 6:30-8 p.m. Appleby Ice Centre Rink 4

Register at www.burlington.ca/dropinandplay. Reserving ahead is recommended. Walk-ins will be admitted if there is still space available.

If the event is cancelled due to unplanned issues, it will not be rescheduled.

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