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(70 Results Found)8:30 AM| Spencer Smith Park - East Lawn, Burlington, ON
1k, 3k, 5k Canada Day races taking place in Burlington on July 1st
5:00 PM| 2205 Mt Forest Dr, Burlington
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun This Summer!
Join us every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00pm for our weekly Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside fun!
(Regular admission rates apply)
What We’ve Got Lined Up This Summer:
July 1st: Canada Day Craft
Kick off the fun with a night of festive creativity! Celebrate Canada by making your very own Canada Day firework craft. We’ll also have colouring pages and chalk available. All materials provided — just bring your creative spirit!
July 8th: Frog Craft
Hop into creativity and design your own fun frog craft! Stick around to enjoy colouring pages and chalk activities too. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!
July 15th: Chalk & Colouring Party
Let your imagination run wild! Decorate our pool deck with colourful chalk creations and relax with a fun colouring session. A perfect night to unwind and get creative!
July 29th: No Community Event Due to Staff Training (see you next week!)
August 5th: Aquafit Adventure Night
Curious about Aquafit? Dive in and give it a try! Enjoy a night full of exciting, themed Aquafit classes. Fun, fitness, and something new to try!
August 12th: Learn-to-Swim Assessments
Planning for Fall swimming lessons? Not sure which level is the best fit? Our team will help by providing an assessment to guide you to the perfect level.
August 19th: Chalk & Colouring Party (Encore!)
Couldn’t get enough? Join us again for more colourful fun and creative creations on the pool deck!
August 26th: Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Explore the pool area and take part in a thrilling scavenger hunt. Fun challenges and surprises await!
September 2nd: Create-Your-Own Craft Night
Wrap up the summer with a celebration of creativity! Use our supplies to design and build whatever your imagination dreams up. The possibilities are endless!
7:30 PM| 1240 North Shore Blvd E
Enjoy an evening of food, drinks, games, and live music with a premiere view of Burlington’s Canada Day Drone Show & Fireworks! Join us for Fireworks from the Rooftop at Joseph Brant Museum on July 1, 2026 from 7:30pm-10:30pm.
Guests will enjoy classic Canadian favourites including pulled pork, macaroni salad, chips, beer, and ice cream all while taking in a panoramic view of Downtown Burlington from the museum’s Rooftop Terrace. Beverages will include beer from Nickel Brook Brewing Co. and wine from 13th Street Winery. There will be lawn games available to play and live music from Josh Edwards throughout the evening. The event will end with the City of Burlington’s Canada Day Drone and Firework Show, starting at 9:40pm.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs. Tickets are $50, includes food, entertainment, and 1 drink ticket. Cash bar available. This is a 19+ event. The event will be moved indoors in the case of inclement weather.
Thank you to our presenting sponsor Access Storage. Thank you to our food partners Nickel Brook Brewing Co. and 13th Street Winery.
10:00 AM| 50 North Shore Blvd E, Burlington, ON L7T 4G9
Free Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swimmer abilities. Fun features of the wading pool and splash park are available for everyone to enjoy.
Swimmers entering leisure swims must adhere to the Admission Policy. Details are listed at Burlington.ca/playstandards.
All swimmers are reminded “If you aren't within Arm's Reach, You've gone too far”. Direct Supervision means “Within Arms Reach, In the Water and In Swim Attire”.
Walk-in spots are available on a first come first serve basis for all Fun Swims.
11:15 AM| 50 North Shore Blvd, Burlington
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun This Summer!
Join us every this summer for our Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside fun!
(Regular admission rates apply)
What We’ve Got Lined Up This Summer:
July 2nd: Canada Day Craft
Kick off the fun with a night of festive creativity! Celebrate Canada by making your very own Canada Day firework craft. We’ll also have colouring pages and chalk available. All materials provided — just bring your creative spirit!
July 16th: Chalk & Colouring Party
Let your imagination run wild! Decorate our pool deck with colourful chalk creations and relax with a fun colouring session. A perfect night to unwind and get creative!
August 20th: Chalk & Colouring Party (Encore!)
Couldn’t get enough? Join us again for more colourful fun and creative creations on the pool deck!
August 27th: Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Explore the pool area and take part in a thrilling scavenger hunt. Fun challenges and surprises await!
1:30 PM| 50 Fairwood Pl W, Burlington
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun This Summer!
Join us this summer for our Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside fun!
(Regular admission rates apply)
What We’ve Got Lined Up This Summer:
July 3rd: Canada Day Craft
Kick off the fun with a night of festive creativity! Celebrate Canada by making your very own Canada Day firework craft. We’ll also have colouring pages and chalk available. All materials provided — just bring your creative spirit!
August 15th: Learn-to-Swim Assessments
Planning for Fall swimming lessons? Not sure which level is the best fit? Our team will help by providing an assessment to guide you to the perfect level.
August 28th: Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Explore the pool area and take part in a thrilling scavenger hunt. Fun challenges and surprises await!
4:30 PM| 4235 New Street, Burlington
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun This Summer!
Join us every Friday from 4:30-6:30pm for our weekly Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside fun!
(Regular admission rates apply)
What We’ve Got Lined Up This Summer:
July 3rd: Canada Day Craft
Kick off the fun with a night of festive creativity! Celebrate Canada by making your very own Canada Day firework craft. We’ll also have colouring pages and chalk available. All materials provided — just bring your creative spirit!
July 10th: Frog Craft
Hop into creativity and design your own fun frog craft! Stick around to enjoy colouring pages and chalk activities too. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!
July 17th: Chalk & Colouring Party
Let your imagination run wild! Decorate our pool deck with colourful chalk creations and relax with a fun colouring session. A perfect night to unwind and get creative!
July 31st: Aquatic Leadership Information Session
Ever dreamed of becoming a lifeguard? Now’s your chance! Learn the steps to becoming a lifeguard and take part in fun lifeguard games and activities. We can’t wait to see you on the pool deck!
August 7th: Aquafit Adventure Night
Curious about Aquafit? Dive in and give it a try! Enjoy a night full of exciting, themed Aquafit classes. Fun, fitness, and something new to try!
August 14th: Learn-to-Swim Assessments
Planning for Fall swimming lessons? Not sure which level is the best fit? Our team will help by providing an assessment to guide you to the perfect level.
August 21st: Chalk & Colouring Party (Encore!)
Couldn’t get enough? Join us again for more colourful fun and creative creations on the pool deck!
August 28th: Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Explore the pool area and take part in a thrilling scavenger hunt. Fun challenges and surprises await!
September 4th: Create-Your-Own Craft Night
Wrap up the summer with a celebration of creativity! Use our supplies to design and build whatever your imagination dreams up. The possibilities are endless!
1:30 PM| 50 Fairwood Pl W, Burlington, ON L7T 1E5
Free Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swimmer abilities. Fun features of the pool are available for everyone to enjoy. Operational features include a rockwall.
Swimmers entering Aldershot Fun swims must adhere to the Admission Policy. Details are listed at Burlington.ca/playstandards.
All swimmers are reminded “If you aren't within Arm's Reach, You've gone too far”. Direct Supervision means “Within Arms Reach, In the Water and In Swim Attire”.
Walk-in spots are available on a first come first serve basis for all Fun Swims.
2:00 PM| 1094 Lakeshore Road
Come Visit Us at the Beach this Summer!
School is out and our team is leading eco-activities and sharing resources at our Eco Hub (1094 Lakeshore Rd).
Pop by for a variety of eco-awareness, advocacy, and action opportunities, such as nurdle hunts, button making, microplastic beach clean ups, seed ball making, our popular Eco-Trivia game, and more!
You can also visit our pollinator garden to learn about the importance of pollinators like bees and butterflies, and how they support healthy ecosystems. 🐝🌸
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Bluesky for updates on our daily and weekend programming, 10 am – 4 pm (weather permitting).
1:20 PM| 1996 Itabashi Way, Burlington, L7M 4J8
Free Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swimmer abilities, with both lap and leisure pool available for use. Fun features of the pool are available for everyone to enjoy. Operational features include Warming pool, diving board and water slide.
Swimmers entering Tansley Woods Pool Fun swims must adhere to the Admission Policy. Details are listed at Burlington.ca/playstandards.
All swimmers are reminded “If you aren't within Arm's Reach, You've gone too far”. Direct Supervision means “Within Arms Reach, In the Water and In Swim Attire”.
Walk-in spots are available on a first come first serve basis for all Fun Swims.
2:00 PM| 1094 Lakeshore Road
Come Visit Us at the Beach this Summer!
School is out and our team is leading eco-activities and sharing resources at our Eco Hub (1094 Lakeshore Rd).
Pop by for a variety of eco-awareness, advocacy, and action opportunities, such as nurdle hunts, button making, microplastic beach clean ups, seed ball making, our popular Eco-Trivia game, and more!
You can also visit our pollinator garden to learn about the importance of pollinators like bees and butterflies, and how they support healthy ecosystems. 🐝🌸
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn or Bluesky for updates on our daily and weekend programming, 10 am – 4 pm (weather permitting).
9:30 AM| 426 Brant St or vitrual via hybrid
2805531 Ontario Ltd. has made an application to amend the Official Plan Designation and Zoning for the properties located at 198 and 206 Plains Road East. The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to facilitate the development of a 7-storey mixed use building consisting of 183m² of commercial uses at-grade and
66 residential units in the storeys above.
A total of 94 parking spaces are proposed at-grade and within 2 levels of underground parking. Vehicular access is proposed along Plains Road East. There is indoor amenity space proposed such as a fitness centre and multi-purpose amenity room as well as outdoor amenity space such as at-grade outdoor spaces, private balconies, private terraces on the 6th floor, and roof top outdoor area accessible to residents
Meeting Date – July 7, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting held in hybrid model
9:30 AM| 426 Brant St or vitrual via hybrid
JEC Properties Inc. has made an application to amend the Official Plan Designation and Zoning for the property located at 2105 Headon Road.
The application proposes to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to facilitate the development of eight (8) 3-storey townhouse units arranged within a single building block. Two visitor parking spaces are provided for the entire site, while each townhouse unit includes a private two-car garage with access to a private roadway. Vehicular access to the development is proposed via Headon Road.
Meeting Date – July 7, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting held in hybrid model
9:30 AM| 426 Brant St or vitrual via hybrid
Bousfields Inc. has made applications on behalf of the Alinea Group to amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw for the lands located at 1200 King Road. The File Reference Numbers are 505-03/26 and 520-04/26.
Description of Proposed Development
The applications propose to amend the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw to permit a mixed use development consisting of 26 development blocks including: four mixed use development blocks, an entertainment block, three educational blocks, six residential blocks, a park block, two natural heritage system blocks, three blocks associated with Indian Creek, two stormwater management pond blocks, one landscape buffer block, two MTO property line blocks and one future development block.
Statutory Public Meeting
- Meeting Date: July 7, 2026
- Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Location: Online at www.burlington.ca/calendar or in person at Burlington City Hall, Council Chambers, 2nd floor, 426 Brant St., Burlington, Ont.
2:45 PM| 2425 Upper Middle Road, Burlington
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun This Summer!
Join us this summer for our Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside fun!
(Regular admission rates apply)
What We’ve Got Lined Up This Summer:
July 7th: Frog Craft
Hop into creativity and design your own fun frog craft! Stick around to enjoy colouring pages and chalk activities too. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!
July 28th: Junior Lifeguard Club Games and Activities
Ever dreamed of becoming a lifeguard? Now’s your chance! Learn the steps to becoming a lifeguard and take part in fun lifeguard games and activities. We can’t wait to see you on the pool deck!
August 11th: Learn-to-Swim Assessments
Planning for Fall swimming lessons? Not sure which level is the best fit? Our team will help by providing an assessment to guide you to the perfect level.
2:00 PM| 2331 New Street Burlington Public Library- Central Branch
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How to haze coyotes and coyote-proof your property
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How to report off-leash dogs
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Bylaws related to stoop-and-scoop
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Leash-free areas around the city, and more!
2:45 PM| 2425 Upper Middle Rd, Burlington, ON L7P 3N9
Free Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swimmer abilities, with both lap and warm water pool available for use. Fun features of the pool are available for everyone to enjoy. Operational features include Warming pool, diving board, inclusive changeroom spaces.
Swimmers entering Angela Coughlan Fun swims must adhere to the Admission Policy. Details are listed at Burlington.ca/playstandards.
All swimmers are reminded “If you aren't within Arm's Reach, You've gone too far”. Direct Supervision means “Within Arms Reach, In the Water and In Swim Attire”.
Walk-in spots are available on a first come first serve basis for all Fun Swims.
5:00 PM| 2205 Mt Forest Dr, Burlington
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun This Summer!
Join us every Wednesday from 5:00-7:00pm for our weekly Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside fun!
(Regular admission rates apply)
What We’ve Got Lined Up This Summer:
July 1st: Canada Day Craft
Kick off the fun with a night of festive creativity! Celebrate Canada by making your very own Canada Day firework craft. We’ll also have colouring pages and chalk available. All materials provided — just bring your creative spirit!
July 8th: Frog Craft
Hop into creativity and design your own fun frog craft! Stick around to enjoy colouring pages and chalk activities too. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!
July 15th: Chalk & Colouring Party
Let your imagination run wild! Decorate our pool deck with colourful chalk creations and relax with a fun colouring session. A perfect night to unwind and get creative!
July 29th: No Community Event Due to Staff Training (see you next week!)
August 5th: Aquafit Adventure Night
Curious about Aquafit? Dive in and give it a try! Enjoy a night full of exciting, themed Aquafit classes. Fun, fitness, and something new to try!
August 12th: Learn-to-Swim Assessments
Planning for Fall swimming lessons? Not sure which level is the best fit? Our team will help by providing an assessment to guide you to the perfect level.
August 19th: Chalk & Colouring Party (Encore!)
Couldn’t get enough? Join us again for more colourful fun and creative creations on the pool deck!
August 26th: Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Explore the pool area and take part in a thrilling scavenger hunt. Fun challenges and surprises await!
September 2nd: Create-Your-Own Craft Night
Wrap up the summer with a celebration of creativity! Use our supplies to design and build whatever your imagination dreams up. The possibilities are endless!
7:00 PM| 2275 New St.
Find out how much fun lawn bowling is!
Come out to any of our Wednesday evening
open houses at 7 pm!
Just wear flat-soled shoes and bring your enthusiasm.
You can try it out 3 times at no cost. Instruction will be provided.
1:00 PM| Spencer Smith Park
Get ready, Burlington! On July 9, the city will host Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™, a first-of-its-kind, coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration bringing the energy, pride, and passion of the world’s biggest sporting event to communities across the country. This free, family-friendly fan experience will feature live match viewings, football-themed activations, cultural programming, music, food, and moments of national pride. As part of a 38-stop journey connecting communities nationwide, Canada Celebrates invites residents and visitors to come together, celebrate the beautiful game, and be part of this historic moment as Canada takes the global stage.
8:30 PM| Various Park Locations
Join us for a free movie shown on a big outdoor screen in a park near you (weather permitting), presented by Access Storage.
Movies will begin after dusk. (Sunset)
Movie: Lilo and Stitch (2025)
Thursday July 9th
Ireland Park
2315 Headon Forest Dr
Movie: Ice Princess
Thurs July 16th
Kilbride Park
2175 Blessington St
Movie: Mary Poppins Returns
Thurs July 23th
LaSalle Park
50 North Shore Blvd E
Movie: Karate Kid 2024
Thurs July 30st
Central Park Bandshell
2299 New Street
Movie: Hoppers
Thurs August 6th
Nelson Park
4183 New St
Movie: Mrs.Doubtfire
Thurs August 13th
Emerson Park
2390 Sutton Dr
Movie: The Wild Robot
Thurs August 20nd
Spencer Smith Park
1400 Lakeshore Rd.
Movie: TBD
Thursday August 27th
Location: TBD
Things to Note and Bring:
Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blanket and bug spray.
Bring your own refreshments.
Be sure to come early and reserve a spot.
Parking and restroom facilities are available on site.
Inclement weather may cause delays or cancellations. Please check the weather before heading out.
Inclement Weather Notice: In the event of inclement weather visit our Twitter feed @Burl_parksrec. A cancellation tweet will be posted by 3:30 p.m.
To win "Best Seats in the House" follow us on twitter @Burl_ParksRec
4:30 PM| 4235 New Street, Burlington
Get Ready for a Splash of Fun This Summer!
Join us every Friday from 4:30-6:30pm for our weekly Community Event Nights — a summer series packed with creativity, laughter, and poolside fun!
(Regular admission rates apply)
What We’ve Got Lined Up This Summer:
July 3rd: Canada Day Craft
Kick off the fun with a night of festive creativity! Celebrate Canada by making your very own Canada Day firework craft. We’ll also have colouring pages and chalk available. All materials provided — just bring your creative spirit!
July 10th: Frog Craft
Hop into creativity and design your own fun frog craft! Stick around to enjoy colouring pages and chalk activities too. All materials provided — just bring your imagination!
July 17th: Chalk & Colouring Party
Let your imagination run wild! Decorate our pool deck with colourful chalk creations and relax with a fun colouring session. A perfect night to unwind and get creative!
July 31st: Aquatic Leadership Information Session
Ever dreamed of becoming a lifeguard? Now’s your chance! Learn the steps to becoming a lifeguard and take part in fun lifeguard games and activities. We can’t wait to see you on the pool deck!
August 7th: Aquafit Adventure Night
Curious about Aquafit? Dive in and give it a try! Enjoy a night full of exciting, themed Aquafit classes. Fun, fitness, and something new to try!
August 14th: Learn-to-Swim Assessments
Planning for Fall swimming lessons? Not sure which level is the best fit? Our team will help by providing an assessment to guide you to the perfect level.
August 21st: Chalk & Colouring Party (Encore!)
Couldn’t get enough? Join us again for more colourful fun and creative creations on the pool deck!
August 28th: Scavenger Hunt
Get ready for an exciting adventure! Explore the pool area and take part in a thrilling scavenger hunt. Fun challenges and surprises await!
September 4th: Create-Your-Own Craft Night
Wrap up the summer with a celebration of creativity! Use our supplies to design and build whatever your imagination dreams up. The possibilities are endless!
6:30 PM| 1240 North Shore Blvd E
Enjoy a summer evening listening to local talent while enjoying a premiere view of Burlington’s Downtown Waterfront! Join us on the Rooftop Terrace at Joseph Brant Museum on July 10 & 24 and August 7 & 21 for our “Music from the Rooftop” series. Each evening will feature a performance by a local musician, beginning at 7:30pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm for guests to browse the museum’s galleries prior to the performance. Galleries currently include the special exhibition, “eat make share: a taste of immigration.”
Tickets are $20/adults, $18/seniors and students.
Ticket includes 1-hour live musical performance and admission to the museum’s galleries. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase in the museum’s gift shop. This is a 12+ event.
Thank you to our event sponsor SB Partners.
MUSIC FROM THE ROOFTOP SCHEDULE:
July 10 – Michelle Hedley
July 24 – Jeremy Guther
August 7 – Starla Silvestri
August 21 – Mo Guzman
In the case of inclement weather, performances will take place inside Joseph Brant Museum’s Lakefront/Shoreline rooms.
11:00 AM| 5151 New St, Burlington, ON L7L 1V3
Free Swim sponsored by Access Storage. A recreational swim open to all ages and swimmer abilities Fun features of the pool are available for everyone to enjoy. Operational features include a diving board.
Swimmers entering Centennial Fun swims must adhere to the Admission Policy. Details are listed at Burlington.ca/playstandards.
All swimmers are reminded “If you aren't within Arm's Reach, You've gone too far”. Direct Supervision means “Within Arms Reach, In the Water and In Swim Attire”.
Walk-in spots are available on a first come first serve basis for all Fun Swims.
11:00 AM| Indigo - Brant, 1250 Brant Street #102 Burlington, ON L7P 1X8
Come to Indigo Brant for a morning with Mark Liam Smith!
Join author, professional artist, and TikTok's viral art teacher Mark Liam Smith (@markliamsmith) for a live drawing tutorial, followed by a Q&A and book signing. Admission includes a copy of The New Artist's Guide to Drawing, all drawing materials needed for the tutorial, and the opportunity to take home a hand-drawn masterpiece of your own.
With Mark's guidance, aspiring artists ages 9 to 99 can build a strong foundation in drawing from the ground up. Learn essential techniques like shading, texture, perspective, and more as Mark breaks down seemingly complex concepts into simple, easy-to-follow steps that artists of all skill levels can master.
Discover simple tutorials for drawing faces and the human body, then dive into sketching realistic animals with techniques for creating lifelike fur and feathers. Learn to draw dogs, eagles, tigers, and giraffes, while also exploring landscapes, trees, water, flowers, fruit, and more.
Packed with valuable tips and step-by-step instruction, The New Artist's Guide to Drawing inspires artists of all ages to develop their skills, grow their confidence, and make creativity a part of their lives.
Plus, pre-order from Indigo Mark's latest drawing book, The New Artist's Guide to Drawing Animals, available October 6, 2026.