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 2026:
Entertainment by The Dave Murphy Band
Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6pm
Price: 100 pp
This is a culinary event that runs from February 19 to March 15 2026, featuring restaurants from downtown, Bronte, Kerr and across Oakville offering prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus.
Fore more information please visit the Taste of Oakville Website
Bronte Restaurants participating:
FEBRUARY 28th, 2026, 9am – 5pm
From bean to bar chocolate makers, to perfect pairings, the Great Canadian Chocolate Affair truly offers something for everyone. Join us on February 28th at the Oakville Conference Centre for a Saturday of indulgence, inspiration, and taste as we celebrate the artistry of chocolate alongside Ontario’s finest artisan foods and craft beverages.
We have something for every palate – and every chocolate lover.
Location: Oakville Conference Centre
For more information visit: https://thechocolateaffair.ca/
Every Thursday evening, The Bronte Legion hosts the BEST Trivia in Oakville! Everyone is welcome, but because of how popular this event has become, please call or come early to book your spot. If you don’t have team, stop by The Legion and they’ll do their best to find you a team to join.
Thursdays – 7PM to 11PM
Every Sunday afternoon, The Bronte Legion has free live entertainment starting at 2:30pm. Each week is someone new, so please check out the Bronte Legion event calendar to see the lineup.
The Bronte BIA is a proud sponsor of this weekly event.
Sundays – 2:30PM to 6PM
Come together as we honour the bravery of those who served.
Date: TBA
Time: Departs from The Bronte Legion at 10:30AM; formal ceremony at the Cenotaph at 11AM.
Everyone is welcome back to The Bronte Legion for refreshments.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 is the 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.
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with fishing fun and conservation at our Father’s Day Weekend Kids Fishing Derby! This free community event is open to kids and families, with prizes and giveaways, fishing gear available to borrow, and a chance to learn the basics of fishing in a fun, hands-on setting.
For more details visit: hrsalmonandtrout.com
DATE: Saturday, June 20, 2026
TIME: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Oakville Festivals of Film & Art, Film.Ca Cinemas and the Bronte BIA present: A MOVIE UNDER THE STARS! Enjoy a FREE movie screening in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. Event starts at 7PM, film starts at 9PM. Bring your friends, a picnic blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy this outdoor movie night!
DATE: TBA
TIME: TBA
MOVIE: TBA
The Bronte BIA is excited to announce that the At Home in Bronte Muskoka Chair Project is back for its 9th edition in 2026! This iconic public art installation celebrates creativity, community, and the idea that everyone is welcome.
This year, we’re inviting residents, families, businesses, schools, and community groups to help us paint 50+ new Muskoka chairs for Bronte’s waterfront. Each chair is more than just a seat – it’s a unique canvas, a storytelling piece, and a vibrant addition to our public spaces
BUM Outdoor Furniture is our generous project sponsor in helping bring this public art tradition to life. Learn more about the project here!
Applications Open: March 2
Application Deadline: March 31
Selected Artists Notified: April 2
Installation Day: June 4th
This summer, join us for 13 weeks of exciting Bachata Nights at Bronte Market Square — a free, fun-filled celebration for all ages!
Get ready to dance along with the amazing Tiana Adames as she brings rhythm, joy, and community spirit to the heart of Bronte.
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30pm
Dates: Every Friday from June 19 – Sept 11
June 19 & 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4 & 11
Bronte Lake Notes is returning to the sails stage Thursdays at 7pm in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park. Featuring contemporary music from hot local bands, these 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 BIA.
Dates & Schedule: TBA
Everyone is welcome! Food trucks, beer & wine “garden”, handmade & vendor market, kids’ activities, live music and more!
Bands: TBA
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Join the OPL for an outdoor Family Storytime under the sails in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park! Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes in the fresh summer air with beautiful waterfront views.
DATE: TBA
Fitness Class Schedule: TBA
TIME: TBA
Bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothes and get moving!
Get your walking shoes and join host and historian, Maryanne Mason, as she guides you on a tour of Bronte Village and shares stories of the people and places that have shaped the neighbourhood.
Email historian@brontehistoricalsociety.ca to register in advance.
2026 Walks: TBA
The market operates every Sunday from July 5 to August 30, 2026 from 10AM to 2PM. Shop local, delight in fresh produce, tasty treats and unique finds and enjoy exciting performances at the Market. A final Fall Harvest Market will take place on October 4, 2026.
Crave Fresh. Crave Community. Cave Bronte.
Market Dates:
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park – Butterfly Gazebo
The Oakville Wind Orchestra, Canada’s oldest community concert band, will host six FREE, family-friendly concerts. Take a toe-tapping journey through the ages under the gazebo at Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
Dates: TBA
TIME: TBA
Celebrate the vibrancy and richness of Latin culture at the 5th Annual Oakville Latino Festival! Spend a day (or the entire weekend!) enjoying food, dance, music and art in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park.
DATES: July 24, 25, 26, 2026
Art in the Park is back Monday, August 3, 2026 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 $10 for one, $15 for two(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!
DATE: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Join us at Coronation Park for the annual Terry Fox Run, a community event honoring Terry’s legacy and raising funds for cancer research. Bring your friends, family, and community spirit as we come together to make a difference.
DATE: TBA
Registration: TBA
Start: TBA
The businesses of the Bronte BIA present AT HOME IN BRONTE FOR THE HOLIDAYS 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!
DATE: TBA
TIME: TBA