Come experience local events in Bronte! With unmatched views of the harbour, one-of-a-kind stores and exceptional restaurants, we are the place to be for lakeside concerts, community connection and family entertainment.
UPCOMING EVENTS IN 2024:
Bandology, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing access to music for kids, will be hosting FREE bucket drumming workshops every Saturday in May & June from 1pm to 3pm. Fun for ages 1 to 99, stop by and learn about the power of music, collaboration and community. No experience required.
OFFA, Film.ca and the businesses of the Bronte BIA present a FREE Movie Under the Stars. The featured film will be announced soon. Bring a chair or a blanket, invite your friends and family to join you and sit back and enjoy the show! Free popcorn and water will be available.
The movie will begin around 9pm, but arrive early to get a good seat and to take part in the OFFA giveaways!
Friday, June 7
(Rain Date is Friday, June 14)
Saturday, June 8 is the 11th Annual Veteran’s Salmon Derby in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. Recognize the service of Canadian veterans while you enjoy a FREE outdoor adventure on Lake Ontario!
Meet at 6am under the gazebo for a day of fishing with veterans, followed by an afternoon BBQ, fish weigh-in and awards ceremony. Register in advance.
Wednesday, June 19 – stay tuned…more details coming very soon!
Spend your summer with the Oakville Public Library! Enjoy outdoor programs twice weekly, which will include storytimes, maker activities and more!
More info coming soon!
Bronte Lake Notes is returning to the sails stage Thursdays at 7pm in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park starting June 20. Featuring contemporary music from hot local bands, the FREE concerts are for everyone – young and old – and invite audiences to dance, sing and celebrate together while enjoying gorgeous views of the harbour. This event is presented by The Bronte Historical Society and sponsored by the Bronte BIA, Amica Senior Lifestyles, Viva Retirement Communities, and Catania Worldwide.
Put on a comfortable pair of shoes and join the Bronte Historical Society for a FREE walking tour of our district. Starting at Sovereign House, you’ll enjoy a fascinating and informative tour while you learn about Bronte from a historical lens. Develop an enhanced understanding of where Bronte has been and where it’s going. Each walk departs at 3pm* and will last for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours.
Please register for your walking tour today.
June 26
July 10
July 24
August 7
August 21* (starts at 9am)
September 4
September 18
October 2
All welcome! Food trucks, kids’ activities, live music and more! More info coming soon.
On July 1, starting at 4pm in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, you’re invited to join the Town of Oakville’s fun-filled evening of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, tasty food trucks and dazzling fireworks display (weather permitting). Take the free shuttle from Bronte GO Station provided by the Town of Oakville.
The Oakville Wind Orchestra, Canada’s oldest community concert band, invites you join them for six FREE family-friendly lakeside concerts. Bring a chair and take a musical journey through the ages! Each performance starts at 7pm and runs for 1-hour.
July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Aug 6
The market will operate every Sunday from July 7 to August 25 from 11am to 3pm. Shop local, enjoy live performances – and delight in the fresh produce, tasty treats and unique finds at the first-ever Bronte Farmers’ Market!
Celebrate the vibrancy and richness of Latin culture at the 3rd Annual Oakville Latino Festival! Spend a day (or the entire weekend!) enjoying food, dance, music and art in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
July 19, 20, 21
Art in the Park is back Monday, August 5 from 10am to 5pm! The event will feature more than 180 artists and artisans from across Canada. Every medium will be represented, from traditional oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings to glass, ceramics, photography, mixed media, sculptures and fine jewellery.
Bring your pup – dogs are welcome!
Admission is $5 (cash only), children 12 and under are free.
Come together to dance, sing and celebrate the vast contributions and influences of African, Caribbean and Black Canadians in shaping our community, culture and economy.
Produced by BLingeventsinternational, the event will feature amazing music (Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Steelpan, R&B, Afro Beats, Disco, Jazz, Blues, and Funk & Soul!) vendors and a live DJ. Free and fun for all ages, this celebration of culture is not to be missed!
Saturday, August 31 – 3pm to 11pm
Join the business of the Bronte BIA as we party in the street and kickoff Culture Days in Oakville!
Free activities for all ages
Live performances all day
Meet our wonderful local business owners and community partners
Rain or shine
Dogs welcome
Saturday, September 21 from 11am to 5pm
The businesses of the Bronte BIA present AT HOME IN BRONTE FOR THE HOLIDAYS on Saturday, November 23 from 3pm to 7pm in Bronte Market Square.
This is your official invitation to bundle-up, pack your jingle bells and ring-in the season with friends and neighbours because it’s going to be a tree-mendously merry time!