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Get harvest ready at a fall garden care workshop

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Register online to participate in a Homegrown Mississauga workshop to learn the fundamentals of how to plant fall crops, save seeds and get your garden ready for fall.

August 21, 2025

Do you want to keep your garden going this fall? The City, in partnership with Ecosource, is hosting a series of Homegrown Mississauga gardening workshops throughout the growing season. This “Fall Season Garden Care and Maintenance” workshop is the third in the series, which will run in September and October.

Attendees will learn sustainable and low-impact gardening tips to help keep their garden healthy as fall approaches.

These workshops support the Urban Agriculture Strategy by teaching residents gardening skills so that they can access healthy foods by growing them close to home.

What

An in-person workshop for residents with limited or no gardening experience. Residents will learn how to plant fall crops, like garlic and more, save seeds for future use and how to put their garden to bed. This workshop includes a hands-on activity where participants will be saving seeds from seed heads to grow in their garden next spring.

When

The same “Fall Season Garden Care and Maintenance” workshop will run at four different locations and dates throughout September and October.

Where

Cost

Free – online registration is required as space is limited. Everyone is welcome. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Subsequent winter workshops will cover topics such as sprouting, indoor growing techniques, seed selection and garden visioning for next year.

August 21, 2025
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Dogs Only Swim

By Events, Ward 1

The annual Dogs Only Swim is coming up on Saturday, September 6, 2025, taking place at three outdoor pools in Mississauga. Register for your 1-hour time slot starting August 15, 2025 at 6 a.m. on Active Mississauga.

Lions Club of Credit Valley Outdoor Pool

  • 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
  • 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
  • 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
  • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Please note the following requirements for entry:

  • Proof of up-to-date vaccinations
  • Pet licence
  • Completed waiver form

Donations to the Animal Services Special Care for Animals and Resources Fund (SCARF) are optional, but highly encouraged! Your donations will help animals in the care of Mississauga Animal Services recover until they are healthy enough to be adopted. Your donations can:

  • Provide extra veterinary care and specialized surgeries
  • Purchase shelter items and medications for the animals
  • Support spay and neuter of adoption animals
  • Provide funds to the animal foster care program
  • and more!
August 18, 2025
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Celebrating the tastes and sounds of late summer and fall

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Mississauga’s festivals serve up the best of summer’s end.

August 12, 2025

As summer hits its peak and patios buzz with activity, there’s no better time to savour a meal outdoors and dive into Mississauga’s rich tapestry of flavours and festivities. Whether you’re craving authentic street eats, hunting down farm-fresh produce, or eager to dance along to global beats, the city’s lineup of markets and cultural celebrations promises something delicious for every palate.

Here’s your guide to the best food-filled festivities and events lighting up Mississauga this season. Bring your appetite, your curiosity, and get set to experience the world right in your own backyard.

Downtown Mississauga

Upscale dining, casual fare, sweet treats, or pubs and grills—Visit Mississauga has got you covered with their Foodie’s guide to downtown Mississauga. And don’t forget to visit Square One, where you’ll find more than 100 restaurants including Ontario’s only urban food court—The Food District. Check it out and plan a visit “downtown” this summer.

Here’s a sample of some of the upcoming festivals you can plan a meal around:

Unlock more for less

To get the most out of Mississauga’s summer, grab your phone and get ready for some fun, family-friendly freebies! The Sauga Savings Pass, brought to you by Visit Mississauga, is your ticket to special offers and discounts across restaurants, retailers, outdoor activities, and sweet treats citywide. Each stop along your adventure offers exclusive passholder perks—so you can eat, shop, and explore for less.

Next time you’re here – eat with Suresh Doss

For culinary adventurers looking to go off the beaten path, food writer Suresh Doss and Visit Mississauga have teamed up to curate a list of top hidden gem eateries around the city. Watch the “Next Time You’re Here” video series or download the mobile food tour to discover hand-picked restaurants and menu must-tries—plus, check-in for points and prizes as you go!

You don’t have to leave Mississauga to experience authentic tastes from around the globe. This season, explore, taste, and connect at food festivals, bustling markets, and unforgettable events across the city.

For more mouth-watering inspiration and the full festival calendar, visit visitmississauga.ca and follow @VisitMississauga.

August 14, 2025
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Shine a light on a community hero: nominations for the 2025 Civic Awards of Recognition are open

By Announcement, Events

Recognize and celebrate outstanding contributions of neighbours in your community.

August 8, 2025

Nominations are open for the City of Mississauga’s 2025 Civic Awards of Recognition. Take this opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and businesses in our community by nominating them for an award. Your nomination can help shine a light on those who truly make a difference.

Until October 28, nominations are being accepted for remarkable individuals, community groups and businesses whose contributions inspire greatness and help make Mississauga a special place to live, work, learn and play.

Achievements are recognized in the following five categories:

Voluntary Community Service

Individuals or groups that have improved the quality of life in Mississauga through volunteer efforts.

Youth Community and Civic Engagement

Youth between ages 14 and 24 who have contributed more than 140 volunteer hours to community or civic activities.

Achievement in Sports

Athletes or teams that have won championships at a city-wide, regional, provincial, national or international level.

Achievement in Arts

Artists or arts groups that have won competitions, juried shows or exhibitions. Outstanding accomplishments in academic fields may also be recognized.

City Volunteer Program

Recognizes those nominated who have contributed several volunteer hours to community or civic activities through the City’s volunteer programs.

Nomination process:

  1. Visit the Civic Recognition webpage.
  2. Review the awards criteria.
  3. Email civicrecognition.program@mississauga.ca with a description of the nominee’s achievement or community service activities.

The City will review nominations on a first-come, first-served basis. The nomination period will close at 11:59 p.m. EST on October 28, 2025.

Nominees who qualify will be invited to receive their award during an evening ceremony at Mississauga City Hall on November 18, 2025.

For more information, visit the webpage.

August 8, 2025
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Road Closure – Lakeshore Road – Southside Shuffle – September 6, 2025

By Events, Ward 1

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE – LAKESHORE ROAD

 

Lakeshore Road – Hurontario Street to Stavebank Road

 

Saturday, September 6 – 12:00pm to 6:00pm

 

Emergency vehicle access will be maintained at all times.

 

Eastbound traffic on Lakeshore Rd will be re-routed south along Stavebank Road South to Port Street

 

Westbound traffic on Lakeshore Road will be-routed north on Hurontario Street or south along Port Street

July 30, 2025
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Mississauga celebrates the strength of Black Canadians on Emancipation Day

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Emancipation Day is a time for reflection, education and celebration of the strength and resilience of people of African descent and the ongoing fight against racism and discrimination.

July 29, 2025

Recognized annually on August 1, Emancipation Day commemorates the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. This year, Emancipation Day falls under the United Nations’ extension of the Decade for People of African Descent, which will span from January 2025 to December 2034. The theme of the decade is “People of African descent: recognition, justice and development.”

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

Emancipation Day flag raising ceremony

What:

The City of Mississauga will be raising the Pan-African flag to honour Emancipation Day on August 1. Deputy Mayor John Kovac will bring greetings and will be joined by Members of Mississauga Council, the Consul General of Jamaica, 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:            
Friday, August 1, 2025

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.

Tags

Colourful swoosh representing Emancipation Day.

July 30, 2025
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What’s open and closed in Mississauga this Civic Holiday

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Administrative offices will be closed on August 4. During this time, City response times to resident inquiries will be limited.

July 28, 2025

As the Civic Holiday approaches, City of Mississauga administrative offices and various library, cultural and recreational facilities will be closed on Monday, August 4, however, outdoor pools, spray pads and the Mississauga Celebration Square wading pool will be open.

During this time, City response times to resident inquiries will be limited.

The Civic Holiday schedule includes hours of operation for:

  • Administrative offices for City Hall, Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services, Animal Services, Library, Recreation facilities, Mississauga’s Seniors’ Centre, Museums of Mississauga and the Provincial Offences Office
  • Modified schedules for outdoor pools and spray pad hours
  • MiWay – service will run on a Sunday schedule. Visit the webpage for more information on transit service levels and customer service

311 Citizen Contact Centre

The contact centre will be closed on Monday, August 4 and will re-open on Tuesday, August 5. Leading up to the statutory holiday, residents can dial 311 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday to speak to a Customer Service Advisor who can assist with inquiries. For urgent issues on weekends, statutory holidays or overnight, dial 311 and select option 2 for after-hours dispatch service. For emergencies, dial 911. Residents can also submit requests 24/7 online.

A full list of City services and hours of operation during the Civic Holiday is available on the City’s website.

For a list of Region of Peel service hours, please visit the Region’s website.

July 28, 2025
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