Upcoming Festivals and Events

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, 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!

Stay tuned for more details on the event schedule, activities, and special attractions coming soon!

Free Canada Day Shuttle:

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...

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.

Register Here 

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.

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...

canadaslargestribfest.com

What to expect...

• Great Food - Enjoy world-class BBQ from the best in the business.
• Great Music - Enjoy our headliners and our emerging artists showcase.
• Great Fun - Family fun for the whole weekend. We have something for everyone.