Burlington is home to many dynamic, innovative and accessible festivals and events that celebrate our City's culture and enrich the quality of life for our residents.
The City of Burlington hosts many exciting festivals and events every year that attract visitors to our beautiful city.
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 04:45 PM
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.
Posted on Monday, April 14, 2025 10:38 AM
Saturday, May 31, 2025
from 1 to 4 p.m.
Tansley Woods Community Centre
1996 Itabashi Way
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.
Posted on Thursday, April 10, 2025 10:50 AM
Stay tuned for more details on the event schedule, activities, and special attractions coming soon!
To ensure seamless transportation to and from the festival, our FREE Canada Day shuttle service will commence from Burlington Centre Parking Lot Entrance 1 (Old Navy) at 12 p.m., running on a continuous loop until 11:30 p.m., transporting guests to and from Downtown Burlington (430 John Street).
Tap and ride from anywhere in Burlington to the festival using Routes 2, 3, 4, and 10. Seniors (65 and over), children (12 and under), and youth (13-19) ride for free when using a PRESTO card. Plan your trip to the...
Posted on Monday, April 07, 2025 11:54 AM
Dates: Tuesday, Apr. 22 and Wednesday Apr. 23, 2025
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Pick-up time is dependent on species selected
Location: Roads, Parks and Forestry Operation Centre Parking Lot at 831 Cumberland Ave.
The City of Burlington is giving away free trees and shrubs to residents. Trees and shrubs are free but residents will need to register and select their preferred species.
Types and quantities are limited to first registered, first served. One tree or shrub per address.
Dates: Tuesday April 22 & 23
Time: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. - Pick-up time is dependent on species selected.
Location: Roads, Parks and Forestry Operation Centre Parking Lot at 831 Cumberland Ave. (note: this is a slight change in location from previous years)
Advanced registration is required.
The trees will be in 3-gallon pots with a height range of 40 – 200 cm. Please ensure you can safely transport the trees. A City staff member will place the tree into your vehicle.
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2025 11:33 AM
Canada’s Largest Ribfest is proudly organized by Rotary Burlington Lakeshore. It's their largest and most successful community event and has been around since they planned Ontario’s first Ribfest in 1996. Since that day, all proceeds collected have gone to charity.
For more information on this Rotary Burlington Lakeshore delivered event please visit...
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