Take a nature walk, make a seedball and join other eco-fun with BG at Royal Botanical Gardens on October 3rd and 4th, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

BurlingtonGreen will have a tent at the annual Telling Tales Children’s Literary Festival in Hendrie Park at the RBG.

Here’s our schedule of activities:

Daily 9:45 am – 5 pm – Drop by the BG tent to make your own native wildflower seed balls and learn how you can help protect and nurture butterflies and other pollinators. We’ll also have other all-ages eco-fun and climate action resources.

Daily at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm – Join a Nature Discovery Walk with BG. During this 30 minute guided walk, you’ll discover fascinating facts about nature all around us. Get inspired to be an eco-champion for special friends like amazing Monarch Butterflies, and afterwards you can stay to make seedballs to grow wildflowers that can attract butterflies and other pollinators to your own backyard or balcony.

Free entry with registration here.
Then Come find the BG tent in Hendrie Park at the RBG!!

Telling Tales is a weekend of authors, storytelling, creativity and fun! 

Join Us at the Beach this Fall!

Pop by our Eco-Hub on weekends and holidays through Thanksgiving weekend (Oct 12, 2026) for a variety for a variety of activities, including beach clean-ups, eco-crafts for kids, guided nature walks, Nurdle discoveries, and our Trivia Wheel!

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).

Autumn is in the air, and Burlington Downtown is ready to celebrate the season with you. Mark your calendars, because on Saturday, October 3rd, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Falling for Burlington Downtown returns for its fifth season!

This free fall tradition is the perfect chance to gather with family, friends, and neighbors for a cozy afternoon of local fun. Explore Village Square and the Promenade Walkway (Brant and Elgin) to discover local tastes and sweet surprises from some of our favorite businesses and artists.

With more than 400 small businesses to shop, dine, and sip from, Burlington Downtown offers everything from fall fashion and home comforts to unique finds you won’t see anywhere else. Need a quiet moment during your visit? Step into our sensory zone, a specially designed relaxation space with gentle lighting, soothing sounds, and event staff on hand to assist.

Whether it’s your first pumpkin spice latte of the season, a cozy fleece that calls your name, or simply enjoying the crisp air on an autumn afternoon, Burlington Downtown is the place to be. We warmly welcome you to our community for a day of festive fun at Falling for Burlington Downtown, and look forward to sharing all that our small business district has to offer.

Stay tuned to our Instagram and Facebook pages in the coming weeks for additional details and the official event map!

Gather on the grounds of the historic Ireland House Museum for an unforgettable evening celebrating the importance of growing and eating local in the past, present, and future. Join us for our signature fundraiser, Farm to Table: Harvest Dinner.

The event will celebrate the harvest season with a four-course farm-to-table menu, featuring food grown and harvested within 100km of Ireland House. The evening will also include a cocktail hour and Burlington Farmer’s Market Charcuterie, local wine and beer, tours of the historic home, and local musical entertainment. Set under a tent on the land once cultivated by the Ireland family, this will be a special evening all about local food, good company, and giving back.

This is the Museums of Burlington’s largest fundraiser of the year. Funds from this event will support the care and preservation of our historic collection, and educational programming at the Museums, which serves over 6,000 students annually.

Tickets are $120/person ($115/members) and include a farm-to-table four-course meal, 1 drink ticket, historic home tour, and live musical entertainment. Cash bar available. A charitable donation receipt will be provided for the applicable portion of each ticket purchased, upon request.

If you require assistance purchasing tickets, please contact Miriam Martens at miriam.martens@burlington.ca or 905-634-3556 x 324.

This event is for ages 19+.

Take a nature walk, make a seedball and join other eco-fun with BG at Royal Botanical Gardens on October 3rd and 4th, 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.

BurlingtonGreen will have a tent at the annual Telling Tales Children’s Literary Festival in Hendrie Park at the RBG.

Here’s our schedule of activities:

Daily 9:45 am – 5 pm – Drop by the BG tent to make your own native wildflower seed balls and learn how you can help protect and nurture butterflies and other pollinators. We’ll also have other all-ages eco-fun and climate action resources.

Daily at 11:00 am, 2:00 pm and 3:30 pm – Join a Nature Discovery Walk with BG. During this 30 minute guided walk, you’ll discover fascinating facts about nature all around us. Get inspired to be an eco-champion for special friends like amazing Monarch Butterflies, and afterwards you can stay to make seedballs to grow wildflowers that can attract butterflies and other pollinators to your own backyard or balcony.

Free entry with registration here.
Then Come find the BG tent in Hendrie Park at the RBG!!

Telling Tales is a weekend of authors, storytelling, creativity and fun! 

Join Us at the Beach this Fall!

Pop by our Eco-Hub on weekends and holidays through Thanksgiving weekend (Oct 12, 2026) for a variety for a variety of activities, including beach clean-ups, eco-crafts for kids, guided nature walks, Nurdle discoveries, and our Trivia Wheel!

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).

Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (includes tax), accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme, see below for specific dates and to register.

Fall Themes
-    Sep 16: Beach Day
-    Sep 23: Transportation 
-    Sep 30: Autumn is Calling
-    Oct 7: Community Helpers
-    Oct 14: Fruits & Veggies
-    Oct 21: On the Farm 
-    Oct 28: Halloween
-    Nov 4: Sports & Games

Celebrate the fall season with a day of harvest fun! Discover how families prepared for winter long ago through historic games, autumn crafts, and cooking, inspired by life at Ireland House Museum.

Camps run daily from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm for campers between the ages of 5 - 12 years. The cost is $55/child. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. 

Comedy superstar Derek Seguin is touring Canada with his hysterical new show to celebrate his 20th year as a professional joke teller. Derek’s two-time JUNO nominated and 13-time Just for Laughs stand-up is always a pure reflection of his dysfunctional life, but naturally seen through his “slightly” twisted looking glass. This show will feature more of his hilarious stories on the challenges of relationships with his girlfriend, his three nearly grown-up children and every-day life in a mixed-up world that he finds peculiar at best. With barely a moment to catch your breath between laughs there is never a dull moment in Derek’s shows and for 20 years audiences have loved him for it, but he loves you more!

One of CBC’s The Debaters’ fan-favorites; people are often surprised at the raw nature of Derek’s stand-up… and how short he is. If you haven’t seen him live before; come out and discover the many hilarious surprises that his in-person shows are renowned for. No subject is off limits and no rabbit hole too deep.

*Please be advised this performance contains frequent use of strong language and is intended for mature audiences.

Celebrate Thanksgiving by spending time outdoors and giving back to the environment. BurlingtonGreen invites you to a Thanksgiving Beach Clean-Up, where community members of all ages can come together to help protect Burlington Beach and learn about the importance of keeping our shoreline healthy. 

Join us for a meaningful morning of environmental action as we remove litter and search for microplastics and nurdles— small plastic pieces that can harm wildlife and make their way into our waterways. Through this hands-on activity, participants will learn how these pollutants impact our environment and how we can all help create cleaner, healthier spaces for nature and our community.

Hosted by: BurlingtonGreen
When: Saturday, October 10th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Where: Burlington Beach – meet at BG’s Eco-Hub (1094 Lakeshore Road)

Registration Link: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/events/thanksgiving-clean-up-2026/

Join with fellow community members to take action for our environment and learn about local nature with a meaningful day of community engagement! 

Why join?

• Give back to the environment during the Thanksgiving season
• Help protect Burlington Beach and local wildlife
• Learn about plastic pollution and solutions
• Spend meaningful time outdoors with family and community
• Connect with others who care about protecting nature

This FREE event is open to everyone. Activities take place outdoors, rain or shine. Please share any accessibility needs with BurlingtonGreen in advance so we can support your participation.

Give thanks. Take action. Protect our shoreline. We look forward to seeing you at the beach!

Join Us at the Beach this Fall!

Pop by our Eco-Hub on weekends and holidays through Thanksgiving weekend (Oct 12, 2026) for a variety for a variety of activities, including beach clean-ups, eco-crafts for kids, guided nature walks, Nurdle discoveries, and our Trivia Wheel!

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).

Join Us at the Beach this Fall!

Pop by our Eco-Hub on weekends and holidays through Thanksgiving weekend (Oct 12, 2026) for a variety for a variety of activities, including beach clean-ups, eco-crafts for kids, guided nature walks, Nurdle discoveries, and our Trivia Wheel!

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).

Internet voting for Burlington’s 2026 municipal election. 

To vote online, you need to pre-register. The online voting period opens Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 10 a.m. and closes Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m.

Visit myvoteburlington.ca for the details.

Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (includes tax), accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme, see below for specific dates and to register.

Fall Themes
-    Sep 16: Beach Day
-    Sep 23: Transportation 
-    Sep 30: Autumn is Calling
-    Oct 7: Community Helpers
-    Oct 14: Fruits & Veggies
-    Oct 21: On the Farm 
-    Oct 28: Halloween
-    Nov 4: Sports & Games

We all love to get new plants for our gardens – but it can be expensive! This talk will discuss collecting, saving, and sowing seeds to not only save money but to grow more of the plants you love and/or want. 

Allyn Walsh gardens in Hamilton where she cares for several small city plots. She is a certified Master Gardener and Master Naturalist and a member of Halton Region Master Gardeners. Some of her gardening passions include Carolinian zone plants, gardening in small spaces, and developing sustainable eco-friendly gardens.

Please come and join a friendly group of amateur gardeners interested in learning more about all aspects of gardening. 

Svāhā! by Nova Dance is a vibrant celebration of movement, music, and community. Created by acclaimed choreographer Nova Bhattacharya, the work brings together more than 20 dancers from diverse cultural traditions in a powerful collage of rhythm, colour, and sensation. Joyful, energetic, and deeply human, Svāhā! invites audiences to experience dance as a shared ritual—one that celebrates individuality while reminding us of the power of coming together.

​​Nova Dance is the Toronto-based contemporary dance company founded by choreographer Nova Bhattacharya, known for creating vibrant works that blend global dance traditions with contemporary movement to celebrate cultural diversity and human connection.

In advance of the performance, Nova Dance will engage local dancers and dance enthusiasts through community outreach activities that celebrate Burlington’s vibrant dance community and invite participants to be part of the energy and spirit of the presentation.

Held in partnership with the Burlington Centre  and Tech Genius Burlington Inc, we’re excited to host these impactful events each year during the spring and fall at the Burlington Centre’s convenient parking area (corner of Guelph Line & Fairview). We accept computer and cell phone electronics, and more to support a circular economy where items are repaired, reused and/or responsibly recycled. See the list below for items we accept.

Discover below how you can further grow the impact of these events by organizing collections with your networks!

Full list of accepted items: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/zero-waste-events/

There’s more. A series of Terracycle Zero Waste bins are also on site to accept more unique waste items not currently accepted in Halton Region’s recycling program. And you can even drop off wooden chopsticks to the ChopValue bin we will have available at the event.

Brita water filters, reusable plastic containers and lids and used PPE can be dropped off, along with batteries and ink cartridges.

We also collect household batteries.  Check out these  lithium-ion safety tips.

Zero Waste Activities Inside Burlington Centre

Come inside between 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM to explore our interactive Towards Zero Waste space. Families can enjoy games and hands-on activities for all ages, while adults and youth can dive deeper into solutions.

Enjoy a hands-on sorting game helping you determine where common items go in each, play our zero-waste themed trivia wheel (with prizes), sign our petition and more!

Find us inside of entrance 1, in the old Cogeco unit, next to Michael Hill Jewelers and across from the Community Hub.

Advance poll for Burlington’s 2026 municipal election

In-person advance voting is available at three locations:

• Skyway Community Centre - 129 Kenwood Ave.

• Burlington Seniors’ Centre - 2285 New St.

• Tansley Woods Community Centre - 1996 Itabashi Way

Visit myvoteburlington.ca for all the details.

Join respected community Elders Kate Dickson and Shannon Thunderbird for an afternoon of discovery and teachings from the First Peoples. Be a part of the drum, learn a new traditional craft or reflect on the messages found in their rich storytelling tradition.

Three powerful Indigenous women – Celeigh Cardinal (Cree), Mimi O’Bonsawin (W8banaki), and Lacey Hill (Oneida/Mohawk) – come together in this intimate and moving performance that weaves voice, story, and song into a shared circle of strength. Rooted in their distinct Nations and musical styles, these artists carry the songs of their ancestors, their homelands, and their own lived experience as women, culture bearers, and changemakers. With soaring harmonies, honest storytelling, and deep reverence for tradition, She Carries the Song is a celebration and a reclamation and a gathering of spirit, resilience, and connection.

The Burlington Fine Arts Association  is again  hosting its annual juried art exhibit, " The Artist's Mark".  It is the largest juried art exhibit in the region highlighting the best art by local artists.  Exhibiting will be October 18 - November 1 at The HUB in the Burlington Centre 777 Guelph Line 10 AM - 4 PM and November 1 - 30 at Burlington Central Library 2331 New Street within the library hours of operation. 

Advance poll for Burlington’s 2026 municipal election

In-person advance voting is available at three locations:

• Skyway Community Centre - 129 Kenwood Ave.

• Burlington Seniors’ Centre - 2285 New St.

• Tansley Woods Community Centre - 1996 Itabashi Way

Visit myvoteburlington.ca for all the details.

Toddler Days is a hands-on, interactive, parented program designed for children ages 2 – 4 years old. The program takes place at Joseph Brant Museum on Wednesday mornings from 10:30 am – 12:00 pm. The cost is $12.00/child (includes tax), accompanying adults are complimentary. Pre-registration is required, as capacity is limited. Each week features a different theme, see below for specific dates and to register.

Fall Themes
-    Sep 16: Beach Day
-    Sep 23: Transportation 
-    Sep 30: Autumn is Calling
-    Oct 7: Community Helpers
-    Oct 14: Fruits & Veggies
-    Oct 21: On the Farm 
-    Oct 28: Halloween
-    Nov 4: Sports & Games