Festival | Date | Comments |
Brampton's Winter Festival Mosaic | early Feb | Enjoy a winter day with us ..... skiing, snowboarding, tubing, paint the maze, dog sleds, skating, games, fire pits and marshmallows, live entertainment and other fun family things to do outdoors. weather and conditions permitting Chinguacousy Park |
Peel Music FestivalToronto Ribfest | April & May | Peel Music Festival (not-for-profit organization, run by volunteer music teachers) offers competitive adjudication to young performers (solo instrumental music, musical ensembles, performers in related art forms such as vocal, musical theatre and speech arts). various locations throughout Mississauga and Brampton 647-282-7335 |
Mississauga International Children's FestivalFlower City Parade | May | Living Arts Centre, the Civic Square and Central Library 905-272-3780 |
Mississauga Marathon Professor's Lake Beach Party | early May | A beautiful run passing by much of Mississauga’s beauty. The point to point course is a fast net downhill, starting at Mississauga City Hall, heads west across the Credit River to Mississauga Road and then travels south for a beautiful stretch past the University of Toronto’s Mississauga Campus, Mississauga Golf and Country Club, and continues through some of Mississauga’s most beautiful residential neighbourhoods, winding along the scenic Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail to finish at Lakefront Promenade Park. Mississauga Valley Community Centre 905-949-2931 Mississauga Valley Community Centre 905-949-2931 |
Anime NorthCanada Day Celebrations | late May | Anime North is a non-profit, fan-run anime convention, held every year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its major events include a Masquerade, Dealer's Room, Artist Alley, Guest of Honor presentations, Gaming (Video and RPG), Panel Discussions, Video Presentation, Contests, and Dances. The convention is hosted at both the Toronto Congress Centre and the adjacent Doubletree International Plaza Hotel, near the Toronto Pearson International Airport. Usually held on or after Victoria Day weekend. Toronto Congress Center. 650 Dixon Rd |
Carassauga Festival of CultureCanada Day | late May | The sights, sounds & flavours of over 40 countries. This annual three-day family event spans 20 operating hours and is scheduled during the last weekend in May. Pavilions featuring a wide variety of activities depicting many cultures are showcased in public buildings throughout the city. Each pavilion represents a different country, and is operated by a local volunteer ethno-cultural organization. Ride Free On Mississauga Transit during Carassauga hours only various locations around Mississauga 905-615-3010 |
Streetsville Founders Bread and Honey FestivalMalton Community Festival | early June | Streetsville unites for a carnival, parade and family activities. The focal point of this festival is tasting the gooey richness of bread and honey. The theme of Bread & Honey originated from commerce in the community. Timothy Street established the first flour mill in the area; there are two well-known mills here today -Kraft Canada and ADM Milling Ltd. And with many small apiaries existing locally at the time, it was a natural to add honey. Each year at the Festival, everyone enjoys bread that is baked specially by the milling companies and generously coated with local honey. Started in 1973. Streetsville Memorial Park 905-816-1640 |
Kalayaan Philippine Cultural Festival Mississauga Independent Film Festival | mid June | A cultural festival showcasing the best in Philippine culture, featuring folk dances, music food and art. Mississauga Valley Community Centre 905-602-0923 |
Mississauga Waterfront FestivalCan Sikh Festival | late June | Exciting Award winning annual festival features top name performers, carnival vendors, licensed area, children's village, petting zoo, climbing wall, great food and more. Memorial Park, Port Credit 905-891-0002 |
MosaicMississauga Chinese Arts | late June | Mosaic has now become the largest free private festival of the western GTA and one of the largest South Asian festivals of GTA. Mosaic is built upon the rich and vibrant heritage and culture of South Asia. The 2008 festival showcased more than 140 performers in 36 acts Mississauga's Civic Square |
Toronto RibfestInspirational Music in the Park | End June | Toronto Ribfest is the largest Canada Day celebration. This popular event attracts over 100,000 visitors who come to enjoy the succulent ribs from international ribbers, live entertainment, crafts and beers tents. Children are delighted with candy floss, carnival rides, the climbing wall and pony rides. On Canada Day, a lively fireworks display celebrates Canada's birthday at dusk Centennial Park 416-255-5581 |
Flower City ParadeInvestors Group Thursday Night Concert Series | late June | Onlookers of this revived parade enjoy professional marching bands, colourful floral floats, and acrobats parading down Main Street in downtown Brampton! Downtown Brampton 905-874-3956 |
Professor's Lake Beach PartyShakespeare in the Square | late June | Kick off to the summer season, with a variety of games and activities. Regular Admission Rates apply. Professor's Lake, Brampton 905-791-7751 |
Canada Day CelebrationsCarabram | July 1 | Celebrate Canada's heritage, Live entertainment, legion march, cake cutting, fun activities. Fireworks at 10 pm. Free admission, cost for parking. Chinguacousy Park , Brampton 905-458-6555z124 |
Canada DaySavannah festival of Rhythms | July 1 | The festivities kick-off at noon with birthday cake for all attendees. Locals spend the afternoon enjoying great entertainment including popular bands and musicians. Each year there are many other attractions for the whole family. You can also join the Village of Streetsville for fun and fireworks in the evening; or you can paint the town red in Port Credit! Streetsville, Port Credit |
Malton Community Festival Brampton Folk Festival | early July | Highlights include entertainment, children's activities, BBQ, community displays, youth talent show and much more! Free admission. Since 1976. Malton Community Centre, Malton |
Mississauga Independent Film FestivalBrampton's Summer Festival (formerly NittyGrittyBramaChingWIngDing) | July | Filmmaker-friendly festival. Modest submission fees encourages local talent, holding workshops with industry leaders, and keeping the festival competition all-Canadian are just some of the ways that MIFF is helping the burgeoning digital indie movement help raise the bar for what the world expects from Canadian film. |
Can Sikh FestivalMuslim Fest | mid July | Soccer, kabaddi, track and field, basketball, volleyball and food. Free admission. Wildwood Park 416-716-2568 |
Mississauga Chinese Arts Flower City Street Festival | late July | Showcasing the very best in Chinese culture, featuring music, dance, martial arts, lion and dragon dance, feng shui, fashion show, games for all ages, and delicious Chinese cuisine! Civic Centre & Library Squares, City of Mississauga 905-828-6800, |
Inspirational Music in the ParkWacky Boat Day | July & August | Variety of musical styles each Tuesday evening in July. Braing lawn chair or blanket. Free admission Gage Park, Brampton 905-495-0816 |
Investors Group Thursday Night Concert SeriesMonth of Photography | July & August | Variety of musical styles each Thursday evening in July. Braing lawn chair or blanket. Free admission Gage Park, Brampton |
Shakespeare in the SquareSouthside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival | July & August | Productions in the Rose Theatre Studio and Main State present Shakesweare in Garden Square, Brank blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the show. Pay what you can. Garden Square, Brampton 905-874-2800 |
CarabramFall Festival | mid July | Carabram is a multicultural festival with many great pavilions (16 last year), each dedicated to the presentation, development and promotion of the diverse ethnic cultural heritage of Brampton. Passport fee gets admission to all pavilions. various venues around Brampton. various venues around Brampton 416-452-4917 |
Savannah festival of RhythmsBrampton Fall Fair | late July | Live music by international and local artists from R&B to Raggae, to Latin rhythms performed on indoor and outdoor stages. Also enjoy exotic foods, arts and crafts. Garden Square & Rose Theatre, Brampton 416-461-5255 |
Brampton Folk FestivalBrampton Day | late July | Enjoy the Beer Tent, Children's Entertainment, Children's Craft-Making, Craft Show and Sale, Door Prizes, All Day Concerts, Kick-off Concert, Special Friday Evening Concert, Goddess Festival - Women in Song, Farmers' Market, Open Stage. Wellington St. will be closed all day for the Folk Festival. Gage Park & Wellington St, Brampton |
Brampton's Summer Festival (formerly NittyGrittyBramaChingWIngDing)Doors Open Mississauga | early August | Amusement rides, live entertainment, horse show, dog show, vendors, and 9:30 pm fireworks. Free Admission, paid parking. Chinguacousy Park, Brampton 905-458-6555x124 |
Muslim FestStudios of Brampton Tour | early August | Annual Festival Celebrating the Best in Muslim Art & Entertainment. It brings together a pool of talented professionals, entrepreneurs, leaders, activists, and volunteers to craft the first of its kind festival in Canadian Muslim history. Mississauga City Centre Square |
Flower City Street FestivalRemberance Day Parade & Service | mid Aug | Come out and experience the best of Downtown Brampton. There will be an artist’s alley, food, music and dance performances. This evening will be fun for the whole family. Garden Square, Brampton 905-874-3426 |
Wacky Boat DaySanta Claus Parade | late August | See a variety of wacky boat competitions on the lake, include a paddleboat tug-of-war. Professor's Lake, Brampton 905-791-7751 |
Month of PhotographyNews Year's Eve Celebrations | September | The festival aims to expand the understanding and appreciation of photography as an artistic medium - developing new and emerging artists, promoting established artists, uniting the arts with the public, and promoting the awareness of curated shows within the community. Galleries around Mississauga & Brampton |
Southside Shuffle Blues and Jazz Festival | September | This three-day festival takes place in September and welcomes local and international jazz and blues musicians. A variety of venues and bars host the events. Lakeshore Road is opened to foot traffic for the event finale. Port Credit 905-271-9449 |
Fall Festival Doors Open Toronto | late Sept | Enjoy the lovely rustic setting of historic gardens and buildings, including Bradley House (1830s), and the Log Cabin at Bradley Museum. Three stages showcase non-stop Folk Music. Displays & activities from over twenty different environmental organizations provide ideas for “living green”. Horse & wagon rides through the park, historic demonstrations, and great food round off the day! Admission $2 or free with the donation of non-perishable food for Compass Food Bank. Bradley Museum |
Brampton Fall FairToronto Ribfest | mid Sept | Annual agricultural fair, with lots of family activities including livestock competitions, horse shows, crafts, commercial ventors, midway, baby show, demoplition derbies, antique & classic car shows, musical entertainment. Admission fee. Brampton Fairgrounds (Caledon)Brmapton Fair Office 905-843-0210 |
Brampton DayEcoSavvy Festival | end Sept | Family activities to celebrate Brampton Brampton City Hall & downtown Brampton 905-874-3621 |
Doors Open MississaugaHispanic Fiesta | late Sept | Mississauga Valley Community Centre |
Studios of Brampton TourWings & Wheels Heritage Festival | early Oct | Self-guided tour of studios, galleries and Brampton artists various locations around Brampton. various locations around BramptonBrampton Arts Council 905-874-2919 |
Remberance Day Parade & ServiceYork Fine Arts Festival | Nov 11 | A parade to recognize the men & women of Brampton who died in battle and veterans of those conflicts. Memorial Square Cenotaph, City Hall 905-874-3621 |
Santa Claus Parade Toronto Marathon | mid Nov | Evening Santa Clause parade is a very popular regional event, with floats, bands and custumed characters & mascots. Main Street, BramptonBrampton Board of Trade 905-415-1122 |
News Year's Eve CelebrationsCanada Day | Dec 31 | Variety of evening entertainment to ring in the New Year, including fire eaters, two sets of fireworks, live entertainment. Free Admission. Gage Park, Main Street, Rose Theatre, Bramption 905-874-3956 |
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