Events

On August 12, the 

The young business owners are part of Summer Company, a program funded by the Government of Ontario. People ages 15 to 29 start and run their own businesses during the summer months. High school students commit to 280 or more hours while post-secondary students commit to 420 or more hours between May and Labour Day. Through training, guidance from IDEA and hands-on experience, they build skills and turn their ideas into real businesses. 

The IDEA Connect Summer Market takes place at the end of the IDEA Mississauga Summer Company program. Students get to meet customers and get sales experience before heading back to school.    

​What

The IDEA Connect Summer Market features 13 student-run businesses that are part of the Summer Company program in Mississauga. 

Visitors can shop for goods and services at the market. They’ll get a passport and collect a stamp as they visit each business. They can enter their stamped passports into a raffle to win an IDEA gift bag.  

Who 

Meet the talented student business owners behind the 2026 IDEA Mississauga Summer Company program. Discover a variety of creative, youth-led businesses, including:    

• Hyprboost Tech 
• Clevoir 
• EPIC Car Detailing 
• KDOT 
• Helios Growth Systems 
• Glu Nails 
• Gig Tax Books 
• Sauga Task Crew 
• Six Blade Studios 
• Jobbli 
• Knot my Hook 
• Luo Media 
• Brown Butter Bakehouse 

When

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
5 to 7 p.m.      

Where

IDEA Square One
Square One Shopping Centre
100 City Centre Drive
Second floor, beside The Rec Room 

Registration 

Admission is free. Register online to attend the IDEA Connect Summer Market. 

Why it matters 

The IDEA Connect Summer Market gives young business owners a chance to showcase their businesses, connect with customers, bring in sales and use what they’ve learned in a marketplace setting. 

The summer market offers the community a chance to shop from local student-run businesses. It highlights how programs like IDEA Mississauga Summer Company can help young people succeed in business. 

About IDEA Mississauga 

IDEA Mississauga is the City’s hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. It connects local and global founders and helps businesses grow. Its home base, the IDEA Square One Entrepreneurship Hub, is a 4,300-square-foot innovation space located inside Square One Shopping Centre. It brings start-ups, scale-ups, corporate partners and investors together. 

Quote 

“The IDEA Connect Summer Market showcases the creativity, dedication and entrepreneurial spirit of students who have spent the summer turning their ideas into businesses. These young entrepreneurs represent the next generation of innovators, and their success highlights the strength of Mississauga’s entrepreneurial community. I encourage residents to visit the market, connect with these talented young business owners and support their growing ventures.”
– Christina Kakaflikas, Director, Invest Mississauga  

The community is encouraged to participate in honouring this important day by:

• Attending the Pan-African flag raising ceremony (see details below).
• Learning about the contributions and achievements of Black individuals in Canada by checking out the library’s curated reading list.
• Staying informed about the City’s ongoing commitment and actions to address systemic racism, including the Anti-Black and Indigenous Resolution 207 and Black Community Engagement (BCE) Report.

Emancipation Day flag raising ceremony

What:

The City of Mississauga will be raising the Pan-African flag to honour Emancipation Day on August 1. Mayor Carolyn Parrish will bring greetings and will be joined by Members of Mississauga Council, members of the Black Caucus Alliance along with other special guests. Additionally, the City Hall clock tower will be lit black, red and green in the evening to recognize this important date.

When:

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 11 a.m.

Where:

300 City Centre Dr.

The ceremony will begin in the Great Hall, located on the ground floor of City Hall. It will continue outdoors at the community flagpole, located on the west end of City Centre Drive.

Cost:

Free

The City of Mississauga is committed to building an inclusive and fair community. To learn more, please visit the Emancipation Day webpage.

Family Fun Day is a free event open to all ages. This is a great opportunity to meet City staff and learn more about their work through a variety of interactive family-friendly activities. Get up close to the equipment and trucks and join in on the fun.

Event Details

What

The City’s Family Fun Day event is a celebration of Mississauga’s public works professionals.

Pick up a passport from any of the event stations and get a stamp at every station you visit. Submit your completed passport for the chance to win a prize.

Event activities include:

• ‘Touch a Truck’ and equipment displays, featuring a snowplow, MiWay bus, front-end loader and the City’s new windrow-clearing machine.
• Free interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities.
• Bouncy castle.
• Bus tours of the Mississauga Transitway.

When

Saturday, August 8, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where

Near City Hall, on Princess Royal Drive, outside the Living Arts Centre.

This event is free to attend. No need to register. Consider using MiWay or bike to the event. Use the City’s cycling map to plan your route. If you can’t bike the full way, you can take MiWay part way and bike the rest of the way.

In case of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled and a notice will be shared on the City’s social media channels.

There are more than 150 positions available, including licensed servers, cooks, kitchen helpers, and concession coordinator attendants.

On Thursday, July 23, the City will host a one-day job fair with on-the-spot hiring opportunities. Interested candidates can meet with hiring managers, participate in pre-screening and interviews, and begin the hiring process that day.

No registration is required; candidates are asked to bring a copy of their resume. Successful candidates may be interviewed on-site and begin the hiring process that day. Offer letters will be issued by mid-August.

To get a head start, create a candidate profile prior to attending the event.

What

Hospitality Job Fair

When

Thursday, July 23, 2026
12 to 4 p.m.
6 to 9 p.m.

Where

Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre
5500 Rose Cherry Place

Free parking is available, and the venue is accessible by MiWay routes 39, 43 and 53.

The City of Mississauga offers a competitive compensation package, including an OMERS pension, City-paid health and dental benefits, and paid time off.

For more information, visit jobs.mississauga.ca.

Water Safety Awareness Day is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to drowning prevention and community education. Every year, drowning remains a leading cause of preventable injury-related death in Canada. Most drowning incidents happen during the summer months, making education and preparedness important to help keep families safe this summer.

The event is free to attend. It will offer hands-on learning opportunities, demonstrations from experts and other family-friendly activities to help residents feel more confident around water and learn important safety skills. Water safety starts before getting in the water.

Event details

What

The City of Mississauga’s annual Water Safety Awareness Day encourages safe habits in and around water for residents of all ages. Attendees will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about active supervision and water safety best practices.
• Explore the Community Partners Market.
• View rescue equipment and Public Access Automated External Defibrillator (AED) displays.
• Learn about the evolution of life jackets and proper life jacket use.
• Participate in Water Smart activities.
• Enjoy face painting, bouncy castles and other family-friendly activities.
• Enjoy free ice cream, Beavertails and food truck specials while supplies last.

Who

• City of Mississauga Aquatics staff
• Lifesaving Society Ontario
• Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services
• Peel Regional Paramedic Services
• Peel Regional Police Marine Unit
• Additional community safety partners

When

Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Where

Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Dr.,
Mississauga, ON

Cost

Free – No registration required.

Why education on water safety is important

According to the Drowning Prevention Research Centre, 66 per cent of drowning deaths occur between May and September, with the highest number occurring in July. As more residents head to pools, spray pads, lakes, rivers and beaches during the summer, understanding how to recognize risks, supervise children, wear life jackets properly and respond in an emergency can help save lives. Water Safety Awareness Day provides residents with practical skills, expert advice and access to community resources that help make water activities safer for everyone.

Learn more

Residents can learn more about swimming lessons, aquatics programs, free swims and other water safety resources at mississauga.ca/swimming.