Festivals and Events

Canada Netherlands Friendship Day

Event Details

Saturday, May 13, 202310 a.m.

Burlington Performing Arts Centre - Family Lobby

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The Burlington Mundialization Committee hosts Canada Netherlands Friendship Day in honour of Burlington’s twin city, Apeldoorn, The Netherlands.

Featuring:

• Canadian and Dutch national anthems
• Greetings from, Consul General of the Netherlands, Harman Idema; Elizabeth Witmer, former Deputy Premier of Ontario; Mayor Ton Heerts of Apeldoorn; and Mayor Marianne Meed Ward
• Artwork on display from B.T. Lindley Public School and Trinity Christian School
• Art presentation from Nelson High School
• Presentation by Community Pathway Program at Nelson High School, where students maintain an Apeldoorn friendship garden
• Music from Burlington Teen Tour Band

Heritage Week

Event Details

Aug. 5 to 12, 2023

Various locations

View Calendar...Celebrate Burlington's History during Heritage Week Aug. 5 to 12, 2023. Heritage Week is a time set aside to celebrate many of the aspects of Burlington’s heritage.

A sub-committee of Heritage Burlington is established each year to work in conjunction with the Burlington Historical Society, the Royal Botanical Gardens, Burlington Public Library, Burlington Museums, Friends of Freeman Station, Burlington Halton Black History Awareness Society, Beach Canal Lighthouse and David Craig of History Pix, along with a growing list of other area organizations.

All events are free. Events that require registration will open for registration from July 10 to 28 or until events reach limit capacity. Stay tuned for this year's Heritage Week events coming soon to recognize and celebrate Burlington's 150+ years, its Sesquicentennial. We look forward to having you join us for this year’s special events.

Earth Day

Event Details

Saturday, April. 22, 2023

Various locations

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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.

Earth Day Tree Planting Event

In partnership with BurlingtonGreen, a tree planting event will take place at Millcroft Park, April 22 starting at 9:30 a.m., rain or shine. Advance registration at burlingtongreen.org is required. Space is limited.

Celebrate Earth Day with BurlingtonGreen

Residents can visit the BurlingtonGreen Eco-Hub at Burlington Beach Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. where a variety of fun and family-friendly eco-activities will be taking place: pollinator seed ball making, cycling resources and giveaways, a guided tree walk, shoreline clean up, a repair cafe, e-bike raffle opportunity, and more.

More information about Earth Day, Tree Planting and the Community Clean Up Green Up can be found at

Canada Day

Event Details

Saturday, Jul. 1, 20239 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Spencer Smith Park

Presented by Bunzl

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Celebrate Burlington's 150th Anniversary and our annual Canada Day celebration in Spencer Smith Park presented by Bunzl!

Recognized by Festivals and Events Ontario as a “Top 100” event, this year's celebrations will focus on providing evening entertainment leading into a spectacular fireworks display over the lake.

Canada Day Activities Morning events

• Yoga in the Park
• Canada Day Run, 1k and 5k. Register online.

Late afternoon and evening events

• Live entertainment from the stage begins at 4 p.m.
• Food and marketplace vendors
• Fireworks at 10 p.m.

2021 Festivals and Events Ontario achievement awardVendor opportunities

View information for vendors interested in Canada Day opportunities.

Sponsors

Thank you to our 2023 Presenting Sponsor, Bunzl.