The heat is crazy this summer. But the summer is so short, you blink and it's gone, so we exude true Canadian spirit and enjoy it!  Oakville makes that last part super easy. Go for a stroll and dip your toes in lake Ontario or enjoy one of the many community pools or splash pads. August is almost over, gulp, take an afternoon to enjoy some fun in the sun.  Here’s the list of public pools and splash pads in your neighbourhood. Pack some water... [read more]

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]

Have you tasted your way through this year's Maple Syrup Festival?   Running until the end of March, the Maple Syrup Festival takes you back through life in the late 1800s in Bronte Creek Provincial Park and teaches you how to make fresh maple sugar.   Many fun activities for the whole family and delicious maple syrup to enjoy!   Festivities are open for visits for two more weekends in March from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.   It doesn't get... [read more]

The summer weather has extended into fall and we are having unseasonably high temperatures for this time of year. We're not complaining, all the leaves will be off the trees and the weather will be cooler in the blink of an eye.   To help beat the heat, the Town of Oakville has kept all operating splash pads open!    Visit oakville.ca to view a list of splash pads throughout the Town.    Be sure to stay safe while enjoying this last bit of... [read more]

The wait is over, TD Songs of Summer is happening this weekend. With six stages, 40 live performances, interactive art zones, food and drink venues, visual art displays, this is a full day event like no other. With a head liner like The Trews, TD Songs of Summer is sure to impress. Do not miss this FREE event. Saturday, August 19 from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. in downtown Oakville. Leave the car at home and take the shuttle from Oakville GO. Full event details and music line-up... [read more]