Festivals and Events

Celebrate Culture Days

Once again, we are looking for local arts and culture professionals, creative organizations, and businesses to host events during the 13th annual Culture Days from Sept. 23 to Oct. 16, 2022. This national initiative aims to raise awareness, provide accessibility and encourage participation in the arts and cultural life of Burlington. Burlington artists, community groups and arts and cultural organizations can participate in Culture Days and offer free interactive arts and cultural...

Woodland Management Strategy Virtual Information Session

Residents and landscapers, arborists and anyone in the construction industry is invited to attend a virtual public information session to learn about the City of Burlington’s Woodland Management Strategy (WMS).

The WMS will provide the strategic direction important to managing the woodlands in Burlington.

The online...

The City of Burlington is giving away 500 free trees to residents. Trees are free but residents will need to register and select their preferred tree.

Types and quantities are limited to first registered, first served. One tree per address.

Register Here

Date: Sept. 24, 2022
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pick-up time is dependent on species selected
Location: Roads, Parks and Forestry Operations Centre, 3330 Harvester Rd., Burlington

Trees will be between four and seven...

Update, Sept. 20, 2022

Spencer Smith Park will host local Indigenous people and support groups who have identified their willingness to participate in a public display or ceremonial gathering between 4 – 7 p.m. A reflective walk will start at the Pier at 4 p.m. and end at the Lift Bridge lighthouse where a ceremony will take place before heading back to Spencer Smith Park. Participants wishing to join are encouraged to...