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August 6 (Civic Holiday) 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
46th Annual Art in the Park
Bronte Waterfront Heritage Park
www.oakvilleartsociety.com
The Oakville Art Society, founded in 1965, is an independent self supporting organization
of artists, potters, jewelers, photographers and sculptors. ART IN THE PARKis one of
several shows the Society organizes that provides opportunities for artists to display
their work. Art in the Park in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park is one of Oakville's
premiere outdoor community events, drawing more than 3,000 visitors and participants from
across Canada and around the world. The show features original work from over 150 artists
with emphasis placed on painting, pottery, sculpture, woodworking, and photography. |
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August 13
Annual Charity Golf Tournament for Oakville Hospital
Once again, Oakville golfers will tee up to support OTMH and the new Oakville Hospital. This year's event will be held at the Glen Abbey Golf Club and will include on-course activities, great food, fabulous prizes and auction items. Glen Abbey Golf Club has been a grand stage for golf history since opening more than 30 years ago. Presided over by a superb clubhouse facility, the property is also home to the ClubLink Academy, the Canadian Golf Museum and Hall of Fame, and the headquarters of Golf Canada.
Contact Info:
Monica Blumhoff
Special Events Coordinator
mblumhoff@haltonhealthcare.com |
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 August 16
4th Annual Charity Golf Classic
Royal Ontario Golf Club, 6378 Trafalgar Road, Milton
drewhildebrandtbf.com/events/charity-golf-classic-2/
Scenic and challenging Royal Ontario Club in Milton is the site of the 4th Annual Golf Classic on August 16th. One price includes driving range, green fees, cart, BBQ lunch, locker room facilities, golfer’s gift bag, dinner, silent and live auction and more. If you can’t golf (and even if you can!), please consider a corporate sponsorship. |
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| September |
September 9
Pedal for Prostate
www.pedal4prostate.ca
Strap on your helmets for Racer Sportif's 2nd Annual Pedal For Prostate Charity Ride in Oakville. This year's ride includes a 100km route or a 160km route as well as a daycare on site where you can drop off your kids, have a great workout, and then kick your feet up to our rockin' live band and BBQ after the ride. All proceeds will help us equip the Birmingham Cancer and Day Care Clinic at the new Oakville Hospital. |
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September 15-30
A Taste of Downtown Oakville
Experience the finer things in food at our twice-annual “A Taste of Downtown Oakville”, as our restaurants offer limited time prix-fixe signature lunch and dinner menus. Come Downtown and experience the world through food; authentic Italian, Thai, South African, French cuisine, and much, more. |
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September 22
Tour De Halton Bike Event
www.tourdehalton.com
Tour de Halton is an exciting community event for riders of all levels and ages. Last year's inaugural event raised $110,000 for the new Oakville Hospital - the most funds ever raised for a first time community event in the Oakville Hospital Foundation's history. |
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 September 22-23
Doors Open Oakville 2012
Do you have a passion for
history, heritage or architecture? Curious about the interiors of what's normally hidden
from public view, in some of Oakville's finest buildings? Historical, arts and cultural
buildings will be throwing open their doors to welcome you to this free event!. Many of
the participating sites in Oakville will offer special activities such as guided tours,
exhibitions and demonstrations.
With its rich history and heritage, Oakville is an ideal location for visitors to explore.
The town has an abundance of heritage properties that tell a multitude of colourful
stories. But it's also a town with significant artistic and cultural resources, fostered
by individuals and groups passionate about what they do, understanding, as they do, the
value arts and culture brings to the quality of life in Oakville. Here's your chance to
explore where these people live, work, play and create
Telephone: 905-845-6601, ext. 5019
E-mail: Susan Crane, scrane@oakville.ca
Websites: www.oakville.ca or www.oakvillehistory.org |
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 September 29
Downtown Oakville & Mercedes-Benz Runway Show
Fashion takes centre stage in beautiful Downtown Oakville this September at The Oakville Centre For The Performing Arts. This highly anticipated SOLD OUT event will feature 40+ Downtown Oakville boutiques coming together to present the latest trends for 2012 Fall/Winter Fashion in a unique, theatrical style runway show. Anticipate an exceptional evening filled with high fashion, dueling DJ’s, exciting entertainment and lots of flare! |
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| October |
October 31
DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE TINY TOTS ON PARADE
The merchants of Downtown Oakville invite all of those with little kids to bring their
small and scary ghosts and goblins to the 15th annual Tiny Tots on Parade! This is a safe,
entertaining holiday event for the little ones to enjoy. Festivities begin in Towne Square
at 10:00a.m. |
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October TBA, 1 to 4 p.m.
Halloween Masquerade Party
Erchless Estate
Fee: $4 per person
"Choose a mask and wear it well, so your true identity, no one can tell"
You are invited to a family friendly Halloween masquerade at the museum. There will be a magic lantern show and our special guest Squeaky the clown will present a magic show. Make a vintage inspired Halloween ornament and your own personal fortune teller. Try your skill at guessing games and hunt for creepy bats hiding in the house. Wear your costume if you dare! BOO!!!
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| November |
November 3, Doors open 6pm.
2012 OHF - Candlelight Ball
www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com
It is one of Oakville's most popular social evenings and the biggest single day fundraising event for Oakville Hospital Foundation. The 2011 Candlelight Ball raised an incredible $1 million net to help fund essential medical equipment for OTMH and the new Oakville Hospital. Proceeds from the 2011 event purchased a number of high-priority items including a digital ultrasound system for the rehabilitation and geriatrics department, a biphasic defibrillator for the emergency department, six new ECG machines for the cardiology department, and the entire 2011 equipment list for the surgical department. All these pieces of equipment will be used at OTMH and move with us to the new Oakville Hospital.
Contact Info:
Monica Blumhoff
Special Events Coordinator
mblumhoff@haltonhealthcare.com |
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November 16
Downtown Oakville Tree Lighting Ceremony
Celebrate the lights, the magic, and the charm of downtown Oakville this Christmas as the businesses kick-off the holiday season with the official lighting of our fantastic new Towne Square Tree. Santa and his elves will be treating everyone to hot apple cider and holiday cheer. A special part of this evening is the annual downtown Christmas Carol-sing along with Oakville's Mayor and the Salvation Army Band. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. in Towne Square, followed by the lighting of the tree at 7:30 p.m. |
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November 17, 9 am
OAKVILLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE
Hosted by the Town of Oakville
www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca
The Oakville Santa Claus Parade has been delighting families, residents and visitors for
over 60 years. Come early to reserve your spot on the parade route as it winds its way
through Downtown Oakville starting at 9:00 a.m. For more information pleas visit
www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca and/or leave a message on the Santa hotline at
905-815-5981. |
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November 24
Drew’s Blues Southern BBQ
Gambrel Barn, Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton
905-878-8151 or 888-307-3276, drewhildebrandtbf.com/events/blues-southern-bbq/
Cocktail Lounge opens at 6:30 PM
Southern BBQ dinner at 7:30 PM
Blues from 8:30 PM – 12:00 AM |
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Throughout November and December starting November TBA
CHRISTMAS IN BRONTE VILLAGE
The holiday season is more relaxing in
Bronte Village and parking is FREE. Delight in our restaurants, cafes and art galleries.
You'll fi nd shops fi lled with ladies' fashion, gifts, jewellery, home décor, pampering
services and so much more. Join with carollers in our stores festooned with cheerful red
and green and sing in the season. Bronte Village, 'the shoppingand dining destination' of
southwest Oakville... A world apart... just minutes away!
www.brontevillage.net. |
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 November
TBA from 6:00pm – 11:00pm
HALTON REGION MUSEUM: Historic Christmas Feast
Join
us for an exquisite meal of 19th century fare in the historic Hearth Room at the Halton
Region Museum. After the meal, kick up your heels in front of the roaring fire and enjoy
an evening of lively entertainment. For more information, call 905- 875-2200 ext. 23. |
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| December |
December TBA
HOLIDAY MAGIC IN DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE
Discover the magic of the holiday season in Downtown Oakville. Enjoy your holiday shopping
this year for a change as you escape stress of busy mall shopping. Surrender to the charm
of Oakville’s old-world ambiance and new-world brand-names. Featuring over 450 shops,
services and eateries, "Christmas in Downtown Oakville” brings people together
with the warmth and friendliness found in our perfect downtown. Strolling Carolers and
festive horse-drawn holiday wagon-rides with Santa, delight shoppers along historic
Lakeshore Road every weekend. Truly an unforgettable holiday shopping experience. |
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-- 2013 --
*Please note all dates and locations for 2013 Oakville community
events remain to be confirmed; unless otherwise stated. These are approximate dates based
on previous year. |
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| February |
February TBA
FABULOUS FEBRUARY
Downtown Oakville
Fall in love with Downtown Oakville all over again this February at the annual
Fabulous February Event brings you special events and the romance of our beautiful
Downtown. |
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February TBA
A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE
Featuring some of the finest restaurants in the GTA offering prix fixe menus
Participating Restaurants: Afro Café, Beccofino, Benvenuto, Bite Me Twice, Café Galleria, Colossus, Corfu Subs & Salads, Coriander Green, JAM, Jonathan’s of Oakville, Kleopatra, Oliver’s Restaurant, Paradiso, Ristorante Julia, Seasons, Southside Cottage Grill, The Crepe Kitchen, The Works
To check out the fabulous Prix Fixe Menus and book a reservation at the restaurant of your choice visit: www.oakvilledowntown.com/taste. |
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 February TBA,
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Family Day at the Oakville Museum
Free
Join us this Family Day for fun activities and events for all ages. Highlights include:
- "Next Stop Freedom", a multimedia presentation (Shown every half hour starting at 11 a.m.)
- Make a spinning top and go on a museum mystery hunt (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
- Curator's Choice Display - an assortment of favourite artifacts from our collection (11 a.m.-3 p.m.)
- Magic lantern show - Cinderalla (11:30-noon, 1-1:30, 2-2:30)
- Visit the Old Post Office and write a letter with a quill pen (Noon-3 p.m.)
- Pioneer days at the Thomas House (Noon-3 p.m.)
- Join the Scottish Country Dancers in a Ceilidh (1-2 p.m.)
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| March |
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March TBA from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Earth Hour
We're in, are you?
Join the Town of Oakville and the world by participating in Earth Hour 2013!
Earth Hour is a global lights-out initiative created by the World Wildlife Fund. Millions
of people around the globe and here in Canada will turn off their lights for one hour on
March 31 at 8:30 p.m. to show support for action on climate change.
Last year, residents surpassed the 5 per cent energy conservation goal and achieved energy
savings of 8.2 per cent. This year the Town's goal is to reduce energy consumption by 10
per cent during the hour! |
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| April |
 April TBA
Oakville Super Cities WALK for MS
Start/Finish Location:
Central West Specialized Development Services Building
Check-in Time: 8:30 AM
Start Time: 9:30 AM
Route Length(s): 5 km, 10 km
The Super Cities WALK is the MS Society’s largest
pledge-based fundraiser involving over 70,000 participants and volunteers in more than 160
communities across Canada in the spring and early fall. Each event location has routes of
varying length and at least one that is wheelchair accessible. The WALK began in 1991 and
is now one of our most important events. The Super Cities WALK is truly a family-oriented, community-supported event that
makes a difference in the lives of Canadians living with MS. |
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| June |
June
Walk the Walk Drew Hildebrand 5K Walk & Run
Coronation Park, Oakville
drewhildebrandtbf.com/events/walk-run/
Community event in support of turnaround teens, held at Coronation Park. Scholarship
presentations * fundraising awards * live music * BBQ * outreach community area * prizes
for top fundraising participants and groups. |
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 June
Heel'N'Wheel-a-thon
Spencer Smith Park (Gazebo), Burlington
(Intersection of Lakeshore Rd and Brant St.)
www.heelnwheelathon.ca
A walk-a-thon in support of the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC).
Crohn's Disease and ulcerative colitis are two diseases that make up Inflammatory Bowel
Disease (IBD) that unfortunately no known causes, and no known cures. Our goal at the CCFC
is to fundraise for a Cure.
For more information, please contact Penny at 519-802-2156 or by email at pweir@ccfc.ca. |
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June
Rotary Club of Oakville Golf Tournament
Pipers Heath Golf and Country Club
The Rotary Club of Oakville's 10th annual golf tournament at Pipers Heath Golf and Country Club begins with breakfast and then a shot-gun start. Lunch is available on course with a reception and dinner to follow at the end of the day. The Rotary Club of Oakville have pledged $100,000 to Oakville Hospital Foundation to help fund 5 defibrillators for the hospital. |
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June
Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Oakville
Join the retailers of Downtown Oakville for this three-day shopping extravaganza! In its 38th year, this Oakville tradition brings the downtown to life as retailers head to the street offering you the best buys of the season. After shopping, be sure to extend your visit by sampling some of the finest dining in the Greater Toronto Area. |
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 June
Classic Run/Walk
Join us for the 17th annual Classic Run/Walk benefitting Oakville Hospital. The Father's Day event for runners, walkers, and friends of all ages raises funds to purchase essential medical equipment for our hospital. |
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June
The Healing Cycle Ride
www.healingcyclefoundation.ca
The Healing Cycle Ride is an annual cycling event that raises money for hospice palliative care in Ontario. Register, ride, and raise funds for Oakville Hospital's palliative care equipment needs. |
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Summer Celebration
Kerr Street (between Lakeshore and Rebecca)
Oakville’s premier summer sizzler! This day-long event is part summerfest, part
multi-cultural festival and totally family-friendly. Musical performances by top local
talent wielding electric and acoustic instruments: r & b, jazz, rock, funk, reggae and
more. Pavilions from around the world showcase colourful costumes, visual and performing
arts, and ethnic cuisine. Other happenings on the street promise something for kids of all
ages: the KidsZone, bouncy castles, face painting, a harmonica workshop and skateboarding
competition … to name a few. Admission is free. |
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| July |
July 1, 8-11am
Oakville Trafalgar Lions Club Canada Day Pancake Breakfast
Royal Canadian Legion – 79 Jones St. - Bronte
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July 1, 11 am.–10:00 pm
Oakville’s Canada Day and Fireworks in Bronte
Bronte’s Heritage Waterfront Park
Come out to celebrate Oakville’s Canada Day in Bronte’s Heritage Waterfront
Park, located between East Street and on Bronte Road south of Lakeshore Rd. W. Bring your
lawn chair and blanket for this event that features great food, lively entertainment, lots
of shopping, and many fun activities. Finish off the day with a concert and a spectacular
fireworks display just off the Bronte Pier. This year, PARKING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE in
the immediate area for those coming to see the fireworks in the evening. A shuttle bus
service (not Oakville Transit) is being used to transport people from different parking
lots. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN TO BRING YOUR VEHICLE TO THE EVENT. There will be little or no
parking during certain hours, and tow-away restrictions will be in force. Tell your
friends.
*Vendor and sponsor enquiries are welcome. Submit your enquiry to info@brontevillage.net and we will get back to you promptly. |
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July
TRi KiDS Triathlon
Appleby College, Oakville
www.trikidstriathlon.com/oakville.html
Waves start at 8:30am
Oakville’s beautiful Appleby College is the perfect venue for TRi KiDS. The event,
which takes place entirely on the school grounds, sells out every year so be sure to
register early. |
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 July TBA from 9 a.m. to noon
Summer Fun Bus & Bike Day for Kids
Oakville Place parking lot
Get ready to bus and bike all over town this summer!
- Summer fun bus rides
- Oakville Fire department trucks and firefighters
- Bicycle safety training
- Face painting
- Colouring contest
- Bike check-ups
- Prizes and free stuff!
- Don't forget to bring your bike for safety training and a check-up! All activities are
free.
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July
MIDNIGHT MADNESS
Downtown Oakville
Celebrating 35 years of madness! This is Downtown
Oakville’s largest retail event of the year! Midnight Madness draws a crowd of over
50,000 to enjoy a variety of community performers, bands and of course…great food!
Experience live music on every block, strolling entertainers and the best buys in town. |
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