Events

Get up close to a snow plow, MiWay bus, bucket truck and more! Join us on Saturday, May 24 for fun, free, family-friendly activities at the City of Mississauga’s annual Family Fun Day in celebration of National Public Works Week.

The City’s public works professionals play an important role in keeping Mississauga residents and visitors safe by maintaining roads, sidewalks, parks, bike lanes, transit stops, stormwater infrastructure and more. National Public Works Week (May 18-24, 2025) recognizes how these professionals contribute to and enhance the quality of life in communities.

Family Fun Day 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 fun activities.

What

National Public Works Week Family Fun Day event.

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 (e.g. snow plow, MiWay bus, front-end loader)
• Interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities
• Bouncy castle
• Bus tours of the MiWay Transitway

Where

Outside of the Living Arts Centre and on Princess Royal Drive.

When

Saturday, May 24
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cost

This event is free to attend. Registration is not required.

To help reduce carbon emissions and get outdoor exercise, consider riding your bike to the event. Use the City’s cycling map to map out your route. If you’re unable to bike the full way, consider using MiWay to get partway there and then bike the rest of the way.

For more information about public works in the City, visit mississauga.ca/services-and-programs/transportation-and-streets/.

Whether you’re new to cycling or have been cycling for years, join the City of Mississauga’s BikeFest event to celebrate the joy of riding a bike. This free community event is taking place on Saturday, May 10 at Mississauga Celebration Square from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s an all-ages event filled with fun and interactive cycling activities. BikeFest provides an opportunity to come together as a community, promote healthy living and have a great time outdoors with friends and family. From skills and drills sessions to bike servicing, family-friendly activities and exploring various active transportation options, there’s something for everyone.

Bring your bike if you have one, but even if you don’t, get ready to enjoy delicious food, vibrant colors and lively music.

Event details

What

The City is hosting BikeFest, a free community event for all-ages to celebrate cycling. You’ll learn more about biking, meet others in your community and have a fun-filled day.

Some highlights of Bikefest include:

• Getting your bicycle tuned up by a bike mechanic for free
• Taking part in a skills and drills circuit for children
• Trying out the shared e-bikes and e-scooters
• Practising how to load and unload your bike on a MiWay bus
• Learning more about cycling with local bike vendors and groups
• Taking part in a 30-minute yoga class
• Taking photos with a tandem bike at the photo booth

Where/when

BikeFest is taking place on Saturday, May 10 at Mississauga Celebration Square from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To help reduce carbon emissions and get outdoor exercise, consider riding your bike to BikeFest. Use the City’s cycling map to map out your route. If you’re unable to bike the full way, consider using MiWay to get partway there and then bike the rest of the way.

To learn more about BikeFest, visit mississauga.ca/bikefest

Ever wonder what it’s like to experience Mississauga on two wheels? The City of Mississauga is hosting Community Rides – free, guided bike rides in different neighbourhoods throughout Mississauga. Starting Saturday, May 3, residents can join a ride and get comfortable riding on various types of cycling infrastructure, while enjoying the outdoors and meeting members of the community. All you need is a bike and a helmet. If you don’t have a bike, consider renting one of the City’s shared e-bikes.

Event details

What

Community Rides are free, guided bike rides that take place in different neighbourhoods in Mississauga. Rides of all skill-levels are welcome.

Who

Mississauga residents of all ages and cycling abilities who are looking to be active outdoors and want to explore the city by bike.

Where/when

Community Rides take place every two weeks between May and October. This year, there will be 15 Community Rides taking place until the end of October. Rides are for all ages and cycling abilities. They are between eight to 16 kilometres in length, with exception of the Bike the Creek ride being 70 kilometres.

Sign up

If you’re interested in participating in a ride, you must register online and be ready at the starting location for the start time with your bike and helmet. City staff will be onsite at the starting location to help guide participants and answer any questions. Registration for these in-person guided rides is required.

2025 Community Rides

May

• Saturday, May 3 – Toronto Pearson launch ride, starts at Max Ward Park
• Saturday, May 24 – Tour de Carassauga ride, starts at Frank McKechnie Community Centre
• Saturday, May 31 – Streetsville ride, starts at Rivergrove Community Park

June

• Saturday, June 7 – Bike the Creek, starts at Meadowvale Community Centre
• Saturday, June 14 – Applewood ride, starts at Garnetwood Park
• Saturday, June 21 – Clarkson ride, starts at Clarkson Community Centre

July

• Saturday, July 12 – Port Credit ride, starts at Port Credit Memorial Arena
• Saturday, July 26 – Meadowvale ride, starts at Meadowvale Community Centre

August

• Saturday, August 9 – Lisgar ride, starts at Tobias Mason Park
• Saturday, August 23 – Downtown ride, starts at Mississauga City Hall

September

• Saturday, September 6 – Malton ride, starts at Malton Community Centre
• Saturday, September 20 – Sheridan ride, starts at Sheridan Park
• Saturday, September 27 – Cooksville ride, starts at Huron Park Recreation Centre

October

• Saturday, October 4 – Salmon Run ride, starts at Rivergrove Community Centre
• Saturday, October 25 – Halloween ride, starts at J.C. Saddington Park

Join the Bike Challenge

The Bike Challenge is a fun way to get active while giving back to your community. To participate, simply log the kilometres you ride on your bike from now until Saturday, September 27. Your entry will be added to the total.

For every 50 kilometres you log, the City will plant one tree to count towards the One Million Trees program. Consider joining the City’s Community Rides, renting an e-bike or finding a new trail to ride to help you gain more distance. Log your distance.

At the end of the Bike Challenge, the City will be hosting a tree planting event during the Cooksville Community Ride on Saturday, September 27 at Red Oaks Park.