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dine & dance! Chinese Rhythm and Taste Featured
Saturday, July 18th
7:00PM 9:00PM

dine & dance! Chinese Rhythm and Taste

Burlington is known for its festivals and events! Join us for immersive events all year round. « All Events dine & dance! Chinese Rhythm and Taste July 18 @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM $35 – $45 Get ready to taste, move, and experience culture in motion at Joseph Brant Museum during our dine & dance series! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: July 18 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $35 – $45 Event Category: Arts & Culture Website: https://museumsofburlington.ca/#modal Venue Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Blvd E Burlington , ON Canada + Google Map View Venue Website Related Events Stadacona & Naden Band of the RCN – CANADA’S NAVY TOGETHER IN CONCERT! June 18 @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Friday Night Clay Date June 19 @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Lakeshore Music and Arts Festival June 20 - June 21 Explore These Things To Do In Burlington Festivals & Events Arts & Entertainment Sports & Recreation Gardens & Parks Heritage Shop Previous Next Submit an Event Have an upcoming event in Burlington, Ontario that you would like to promote? Submit it for free and we will add your event to our calendar. Events include local concerts, festivals, theatre, live music, sporting events, outdoor attractions, tours, and culinary events. Preference will be given to events that drive tourism, are hosted by a tourism partner, or provide experiences for residents and visitors. Community events must be within Burlington/Halton and are free to attend or hosted by a not-for-profit. SUBMIT AN EVENT

Joseph Brant Museum · Free
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Saturday, September 5th
11:00AM 3:00PM

Burlington Model Railway Club Public Demonstration

At the Burlington Model Railway Centre Hidden Valley Park, Aldershot (Burlington) Ontario See operating model railroads in three different scales: N-scale and HO scale layouts inside G-scale outside on the garden railway Interactive fun for the youngsters! (G-Scale operates weather permitting) Admission is free Donations will be gratefully accepted For more information contact: Martin Keenan - (289) 242-6215 or info@burlingtonmodelrailwayclub,ca burlingtonmodelrailwayclub.ca Take Highway 403 and exit on Waterdown Road . Travel south from the 403 and turn right (west) onto Plains Road West . Turn right (north) at the first traffic light onto Howard Road . Follow the road around the sharp curve down the hill into the park, and turn right on Hidden Valley Road . Parking is on the right; the clubhouse is across the road on the left.

Burlington Model Railway Club · Free
ARGYLL GOLF TOURNAMENT / TOURNOI DE GOLF DES ARGYLLS, 2026⛳️
Saturday, September 12th
12:00PM

ARGYLL GOLF TOURNAMENT / TOURNOI DE GOLF DES ARGYLLS, 2026⛳️

⛳️ Registration is LIVE! Join the 2026 Argyll Golf Tournament! Ready for a day of golf, community, and support? The 2026 Argyll Golf Tournament is officially set for Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Tyandaga Golf Course in Burlington. The Game Plan: 🕛 12:00 PM: Arrive for a Grab n Go Lunch 🥪 🕜 1:30 PM: Shotgun Start 🏌️‍♂️ 🍖 Following Golf: BBQ Dinner, Raffle, & Prizes! Registration Costs: 🎖️ Military: $170.00 (serving, former, and retired CAF members) 🏌️ Regular: $185.00 (includes 18-holes of golf with cart, lunch, dinner) All funds raised support The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, providing deployment assistance and family events like the annual Children’s Christmas Party. How to Register: 📸 Scan the QR Code on our official poster or click the following link: https://forms.gle/bAkWB2ssTLwNQssj6 Last year sold out fast, so don’t wait. #Argylls #ArgyllGolf2026 #Golf #BurlingtonEvents #TyandagaGolf #GolfTournament #CAFSupport

Tyandaga Municipal Golf Course · $170 - $185
September Ancaster (Burlington) West Coast Swing Dance
Saturday, September 12th
7:00PM

September Ancaster (Burlington) West Coast Swing Dance

Simply Ballroom Burlington 3323 Mainway, Burlington, Ontario 🔥 New for 2026: Beginner West Coast Swing – Lesson 7:00 - 8:00 pm 🔥 Ready to dance the night away? Whether you are brand new to West Coast Swing, coming from another dance style, wanting to learn the opposite role or just wanting to refresh your basics, this 60-minute session is your perfect launchpad! No experience or partner needed, just bring your energy and curiosity. 🕗 7:00–8:00 PM – Beginner Groove Session • Learn the essential moves and rhythms that make West Coast Swing so addictive. • Friendly, welcoming vibe—perfect for first-timers and curious dancers from other styles. • You’ll leave ready to hit the social dance floor with confidence! 🕣 8:00–8:30 PM – Technique Deep Dive • Open to all levels—from beginner to advanced. • Each month, we spotlight one key element of the dance (think: connection, timing, walks, triples or styling) and explore it in depth. • Elevate your dancing with insights that make a real difference. Social dancing 8:30-Midnight IF YOU ARE A BEGINNER, BE HERE BY 6:45 SO THAT YOU DO NOT MISS THE BEGINNING OF THE LESSON!!! Joanna Swanson will be teaching the lessons. Admission is $15 and both lessons are included in this price. No partner needed. This is a well-attended, friendly venue. Directions: From the GTA and areas east of Burlington: West on the Gardiner / QEW to Walkers Line. North (right) on Walkers Line to Mainway. West (left) on Mainway for approx. 1K to 3323 Mainway which will be on your right. The studio is located in the building on the left side of the parking area about 2/3 of the way along. From London / Waterloo and areas west of Burlington: Hwy 401 Eastbound to Hwy 6 South. South (right) on 6 to the 403. East (left) on 403 to Guelph Line. North (left) on Guelph Line to Mainway. East (right) on Mainway for approx. 1.2K to 3323 Mainway which will be on your left. The studio is located in the building on the left side of the parking area about 2/3 of the way along. 2026 Dance Dates: Jan 10 Feb 28 Mar 14 Apr 25 May 9 Jun 6 Aug 8 Sep 12 Oct 3 Nov 14 Dec 5 *dates are subject to change

· $15
BPL Book Club
Tuesday, September 15th
2:00PM

BPL Book Club

Meet fellow readers, make lasting friendships, and read great books! First we meet & mingle, and then our expert staff guides a lively discussion about thoughtfully selected titles—from classics to new releases. Bring your enthusiasm and love of reading, even if you don't get a chance to read this month's title. Sign up every month to deepen your connection to reading and fellow book lovers! View all the BPL Book Club titles for this year Here's what we're reading this month From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough About the Book Completed by her daughter Riley Keough, this deeply personal memoir brings Lisa Marie Presley’s own words to life. Drawn from years of intimate recordings, it reveals the untold story of a woman born into fame, shaped by heartbreak, and determined to define herself beyond the legend of Graceland. Accessibility If you need an accessibility accommodation during this program, please register early so we can confirm arrangements a few days before you attend.

Aldershot
The Jim Cuddy Band w/ Brooks & Bowskill
Friday, September 18th
7:30PM 10:30PM

The Jim Cuddy Band w/ Brooks & Bowskill

Jim Cuddy, founding member of Blue Rodeo and a 15-time JUNO Award winner, performs music from his album All the World Fades Away. The show features Cuddy backed by his band, performing reflective and heartfelt songs drawn from a lifetime of memories. Opening support is provided by Brooks & Bowskill, a collaboration of Canadian musicians Brittany Brooks and Jimmy Bowskill (Blue Rodeo, formerly The Sheepdogs). Their music blends folk, country-rock, and rock and roll with 1960s and 1970s influences. They perform with their band The Hometown Beauts. Cuddy is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and an Officer of the Order of Canada.

Main Theatre
Paquette Entertainment: Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners
Sat, Sep 19 Sun, Sep 20

Paquette Entertainment: Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners

Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners is a theatrical production celebrating the music of The Dubliners. The show features Irish musicians performing classics including Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish Rover, and Rocky Road to Dublin. The production spans over 50 years of the band's history and is presented in association with O'Donoghue's pub. The show is returning for 2026. For ticket information and showtimes, visit the venue or ticketing website.

Main Theatre
Scholastic Canada – Baby-sitters on Board! Book Tour
Monday, September 21st
7:00PM 9:30PM

Scholastic Canada – Baby-sitters on Board! Book Tour

Baby-sitters Club Forever! Exclusive Canadian Event! Don’t miss this special evening with bestselling cartoonists Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan for the ONLY Canadian stop on the BABY-SITTERS ON BOARD! book tour. During this interactive presentation, fans will hear all about how Raina and Gale created their brand-new graphic novel adaptation, The Baby-Sitters Club Super Special #1: Baby-sitters on Board!, and will leave inspired to write and draw their own stories. Immediately following the presentation, there will be photo-op with the creators in the lobby. One photo per family. Important notes on the event: This event is for ages 8 and up There are two ticket options: one price ($20) is ticket-only, and one price ($36.00) includes a ticket, the new book, a signed bookplate, and a BSC Tote Bag. For those who purchase the ticket that includes the book, you will be given your bag before you enter the theatre. There will be an additional selection of books available for purchase in the lobby, courtesy of Indigo Books. PLEASE NOTE: there will be no signing of books at the event, so no need to bring books from home this time! About the book: New York Times bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier and Gale Galligan team up and return to The Baby-sitters Club — both Raina and Gale adapt and illustrate this super special graphic novel! Kristy, Claudia, Mary Anne, Stacey, Dawn, Mallory, and Jessi are the luckiest baby-sitters in the world. This summer, they’re going on what is sure to be the best vacation ever: a plane ride to Florida, a cruise to the Bahamas on an extravagant ship, and then back to Florida for three days of fun at a huge amusement park! The BSC has a million adventures, of course. And they still have time for what they like best of all — baby-sitting! About the creators: Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award–winning creator of Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels, and, with Scott McCloud, the cocreator of The Cartoonists Club. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit her online at goraina.com . Gale Galligan is the New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator of Freestyle, Fresh Start, and four Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations. When they aren’t making comics, Gale enjoys knitting, drumming, and spending time with their family and pets in Pearl River, New York. Gale is a founding member of the Comics Advocacy Group, dedicated to making careers in comics more accessible and sustainable. Visit them online at galesaur.com .

Main Theatre · $20 - $36