The countdown is on for the start of Oakville’s Midnight Madness. We wait all year for this epic event chalked full of live music, street performances, yummy food and of course shopping! It’s Oakville’s largest retail event of the year - so wear comfortable clothes and shoes because you will be heaving some shopping bags home!   Be sure to ditch the car - parking will be hard to find. There’s a FREE shuttle service out of Oakville GO that runs from... [read more]

The Fred Penner name is synonymous with children’s music so it’s perfectly fitting (and totally amazing) that he is headlining the Town’s 2018 Oakville Children’s Festival happening this Sunday, July 8. This event is an arts extravaganza, chalked full of music, literature, film, sports, swimming, face-painting and did we say music? Penner is a four-time Juno Award winner, so make sure you catch his show noon - 2 p.m. Clear your calendar because this is... [read more]

You can find a host of Christmas fun in Downtown Oakville on Saturdays and Sundays starting December 2 and running until December 17. Christmas cheer includes Santa in the Square, traditional Christmas carolers and scenic horse drawn carriage rides along Lakeshore Road.   All festivities take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Be sure to shop the local boutiques to pick up gifts and treats for loved ones on your holiday list.   Additional details can be found... [read more]

Halloween is almost here! As you gear up for the much anticipated night of trick-or-treating, get yourself in the spirit and visit a local haunted house. Solingate Manor Halloween House is back for another year with has spooky frights and ghoulish sights for all your trick or treaters! With a 24+ year tradition, Solingate Manor Halloween House isn't just about the tasty treats and Halloween haunts, it brings the community together and helps support Oakville Fairshare... [read more]

There's nothing better than kick-starting the fall season outdoors! With the weather still mild and the leaves just starting to change colours, it's the perfect time to enjoy our surroundings.   Autumn Harvest in downtown Oakville is this Saturday from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. It’s the perfect time to enjoy hayrides, beautiful downtown fall decorations, local shops and family activities in and around Towne Square.    You can spend the afternoon casually... [read more]