Events

May 27 2025
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Learn How Your Business Can Work With The City Of Mississauga

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Invest Mississauga is hosting a free webinar, Doing Business with the City of Mississauga, for local businesses on Thursday, June 12 from 12 to 1 p.m. The webinar will help businesses understand how to work better with the City. Participants will learn about the City’s procurement processes, how to stand out during the bidding process and tap into support from Invest Mississauga. The one-hour session will also include a presentation with insights from staff who specialize in procurement services and economic development.

This session is a part of the City’s ongoing work to support our local economy, including the City’s Choose Canada initiative and Mississauga’s U.S. tariff response efforts. Mississauga businesses of all sizes are encouraged to attend.

Event details

What

Doing Business with the City of Mississauga – a free virtual webinar. Topics to be covered, include:

  • An overview of the procurement process to learn where to find different bid types and how to get noticed with unsolicited bids.
  • Introduction to the new medium value procurement with opportunities for small businesses to engage.
  • Updates on sustainable procurement and how diverse suppliers and sectoral focus are built into certain criteria.
  • Understand what the Mississauga Business Directory is and how to be listed on it.

Where

Virtual webinar. Registration is required, sign up here.

When

Thursday, June 12 from 12 to 1 p.m.

Who

Businesses of all sizes located in Mississauga are encouraged to attend.

Cost

Free

May 22 2025
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Invasive Species Awareness Fair Highlights Why Mississauga Is One Of The “G.O.A.T” When It Comes To Restoration

By Announcement, Events, Parks

Mississauga’s award-winning forestry team is a proud leader in sustainability and green initiatives. On May 25, 2024, Mississauga became the first municipality in Ontario to use goat grazing for the control of invasive species in the floodplain of the Credit River at Erindale Park.

This year, we’re bringing the goats back!

Goat grazing is an environmentally-friendly alternative to using herbicides for invasive species control, and can be used in sensitive habitats, around wetlands or on difficult terrain where other control methods may not be feasible.

The goats will be returning to Erindale Park to continue grazing the area, which started last May. Goats consume plants, which eliminates biomass disposal requirements for the city. There are also environmental benefits such as: reducing the use of herbicides and the use of gasoline-powered equipment to control invasive species and stimulating the regrowth of native seedbanks and increase biodiversity.

Stay tuned for more details on goat projects taking place later this summer but help us welcome the goats back to Mississauga by attending the Invasive Species Awareness Fair at Erindale Park from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 24.

Event details

What

Join us and learn about invasive species and enjoy fun activities. You’ll learn to detect, report and protect Mississauga’s green and natural spaces. The event includes:

  • Goat grazing
  • Informational booths hosted by local environmental organizations
  • Guided Walks (45 minutes to one hour in length) at 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12 p.m.
  • Native plant giveaway
  • Live music by artist Benji Crane
  • Face painting
  • Kids activities (lawn games and activity books)
  • Garlic mustard pull
  • Snacks and access to a food truck. Please bring your own water bottles.
  • Meet and greet Forrest, our Forestry mascot!

Who

Mississauga residents interested in learning more about invasive species in Mississauga.

Registration is not required. If joining the guided nature walk and/or garlic mustard removal, participants must sign a waiver once they arrive (if under 18 years old, a parent or guardian will need to sign the waiver).

When

Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

This is a rain or shine event.

Where

Erindale Park
1695 Dundas St. W.
Mississauga, ON

The Invasive Species Awareness Fair will be on the west side of the park, across the pedestrian bridge.

Report invasive species

The City’s Invasive Species Management Plan and Implementation Strategy guides the management of priority invasive species in priority natural areas across Mississauga.

If you spot an invasive plant species on City property like a park, trail or boulevard, you can report it using the invasive species reporting form. If you spot spongy moth in Mississauga, you can report it using the online reporting form.

Learn more about the Invasive Species Awareness Fair.

May 16 2025
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What’s on your summer bucket list? Add free events in Mississauga to the top of it

By Events

Variety of family fun taking place at Mississauga Celebration Square from May to October

May 16, 2025

Ready to make a splash this summer? Tim Hortons Summer at the Square will bring free events to Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS), offering a variety of activities and events fit for all ages.

Make the most out of your summer break and take part in an incredible array of experiences, spanning from vibrant festivals and energizing outdoor fitness sessions to thrilling movies and electrifying concerts.

Discover an exciting lineup of things to do:

The Fountain

Beat the heat at the City’s largest wading pool! Have fun in the sun right next to vibrant big screens, delicious food trucks and thrilling live events. View hours of operation

Festivals

Explore various festivals happening each weekend and immerse yourself in Mississauga’s rich cultural offerings. View event calendar

Fresh Air Fitness

Take part in outdoor fitness classes every Wednesday – including Zumba®, Bollywood, Total Body workout, yoga, strength and stretch, led by highly-qualified City fitness instructors. View schedule

Lions Farmers Market

Support local businesses every Wednesday! Discover fresh produce, sweet treats and unique artisan goods that showcase the best in our community. Your choices make a difference when you shop local. Learn more

Open Air Storytime

Listen to interactive live readings of children’s books every Wednesday morning at the Amphitheatre. Watch stories come to life in a magical experience that inspires creativity and a love for reading! View story line-up

Movie Nights

MCS hosts the largest outdoor movie screenings in the city! From action-packed adventures to animated classics, families can enjoy their favourite movies under the stars – including an interactive pre-show. Grabbing a bite to eat? Skip the single-use items and opt for reusable drink and dishware to help prevent waste, available onsite for free. View movie schedule

Amphitheatre Unplugged

Celebrate local talent and enjoy live music, while supporting Mississauga’s rising artists. Learn more

Are you a youth or know someone between the ages of 12 and 16? Take advantage of the Sauga Summer Pass and enjoy free MiWay rides to all these activities from June 27 to September 1, 2025.

Mississauga’s Sauga Savings Pass is also back, offering discounts at some of the city’s most popular spots.

For more information about upcoming activities and events, including National Indigenous Peoples Day and Canada Day, visit the webpage.

Tim Hortons Summer at the Square

May 14 2025
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Meet Our fleet! Join Family Fun Day In Celebration Of National Public Works Week

By Announcement, 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/.

May 05 2025
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Sound The Alarm! Mississauga’s Fire Station 102 Re-Opens With A Fiery Celebration On May 10th

By Announcement, Events, Ward 1

Join Mississauga’s Fire and Emergency Services team, along with Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, Mayor Carolyn Parrish and distinguished guests, for a special ceremony to re-open Mississauga’s Fire Station 102 on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

After the ceremony, step inside the action! Tour the upgraded fire station, get up close to a fire truck and visit our fire safety education booths to learn life-saving tips from the pros.

Bring your family, meet your local firefighters and celebrate this exciting addition to the community!

What:

Opening of Fire Station 102

When:

Saturday, May 10, 2025
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10 a.m. Ceremony with activities following

Where:

Fire Station 102
710 Third St, Mississauga

Free parking is available nearby on Third St.

Fire Station 102

May 01 2025
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Get Your Gears Ready, It’s Time For BikeFest!

By Announcement, Events

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.

Group of people with bikes at a festival.

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