Events

Cats, dogs and rabbits will be available at the shelter for adoption. View available pets online.

Event details

What

Mississauga Animal Services’ Adopt-a-thon event.

Who

The event is open to everyone. No appointment is needed but wait times may vary. You must be 18 years or older to adopt.

Why

Helping as many pets find safe, loving homes and connecting residents with affordable pet care services.

When

Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day

Where

Mississauga Animal Services
735 Central Parkway West
Mississauga, ON L5C 4H4

What’s included with your adoption?

After you choose your pet, staff will make sure your new companion is healthy and ready to go home.

Pets adopted during the Adopt‑a‑thon receive:

• 50 per cent discount on adoption fees for most animals (discount does not apply for pocket pets such as hamsters and guinea pigs).
• A full health check.
• Free first vaccines (Rabies not included).
• Microchip implantation (price included in the adoption fee).
• A free spay or neuter voucher if your new pet has not had the surgery yet.
• 50 per cent discount on your new pet licence.

Before adopting, please read the City of Mississauga’s Animal Care and Control By-law. These rules help keep animals safe and cared for. Learn more about the adoption process and view available animals online.

Why adopt from Mississauga Animal Services?

When you adopt from the shelter, you give an animal a second chance at a happy life. You also help reduce the number of animals without homes and support animal care in your community.

All pets available for adoption receive basic medical care, including vaccines and spay or neuter surgery. This can help save you money on future pet costs.

First‑time pet owners can also get helpful tips on training, food and exercise to make bringing a new pet home easier.

Learn more about adopting a pet.

Benefits for existing pet owners

Mississauga residents with licensed pets, or pets they plan to license, can visit the shelter during the Adopt-a-thon to get the following benefits:

• 50 per cent discount on microchip implantation.
• 50 per cent discount on new pet licences.
• Free advice from a dog trainer.
• Helpful tips and information from shelter staff.
• Access to an on-site vaccine clinic on Friday, June 5.

Vaccine clinic information

The vaccine clinic will be held on June 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

To book an appointment, please call the Animal Shelter at 905-896-5858 and press extension 3. Appointments are recommended and will be served first. Walk-ins are welcome, but wait times may vary.

Vaccination fees:

• Rabies vaccination: $25
• Distemper, Hepatitis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHPP) vaccination: $25
• Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP) vaccination: $25

Bring your bike and helmet. If you don’t have one, 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.

Who

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

When/Where

Community Rides take place every two weeks on Saturdays between May and October. This year, there will be 15 Community Rides throughout Mississauga. They are eight or 16 kilometres in length.

Register

If you’re interested in participating in a ride, you must register online in advance. Be ready with your bike and helmet at the starting location before the start time. City staff will be there to guide participants and answer any questions.

2026 Community Rides schedule

May

• Saturday, May 23 at 1 p.m.: Tour de Carassauga ride, starts at Mississauga Valley Community Centre.
• Saturday, May 30 at 10 a.m.: Cooksville ride, starts at Huron Park Recreation Centre.

June

• Saturday, June 20 at 10 a.m.: Port Credit ride, starts at Port Credit Memorial Arena.
• Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m.: Applewood ride, starts at Garnetwood Park.

July

• Saturday, July 4 at 10 a.m.: Streetsville ride, starts at River Grove Community Centre.
• Saturday, July 25 at 10 a.m.: Clarkson ride, starts at Clarkson Community Centre.

August

• Saturday, August 8 at 10 a.m.: Lisgar ride, starts at Tobias Mason Park.
• Saturday, August 22 at 10 a.m.: Sheridan ride, starts at Sheridan Park.

September

• Saturday, September 5 at 10 a.m.: Meadowvale ride, starts at Meadowvale Community Centre.
• Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m.: Malton ride, starts at Malton Community Centre.

October

• Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m.: Salmon Run ride, starts at River Grove Community Centre.
• Saturday, October 17 at 10 a.m.: Downtown Mississauga ride, starts at Community Common Park.
• Saturday, October 24 at 6 p.m.: Halloween ride, starts at JC Saddington Park.

Join the Bike Challenge

The Bike Challenge is a fun way to get active while giving back to your community. To join, simply log the kilometres you ride on your bike from now until Wednesday, September 30. 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 host a tree planting event. Details will be shared at a later date.

Learn more about Community Rides and register for rides at mississauga.ca/communityrides.

Learn more about the Bike Challenge at campaign.mississauga.ca/bike-challenge/

The City’s public works professionals play an important role in keeping Mississauga residents and visitors safe. They maintain roads, sidewalks, parks, natural areas, bike lanes, transit stops, stormwater infrastructure and more. National Public Works Week (May 17-23, 2026) recognizes how these professionals enhance the quality of life in our 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 the fun.

Event Details:

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). This year, the City will have its new windrow-clearing plow on display.
• Free interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities.
• Bouncy castle.
• Bus tours of the MiWay Transitway.

When

Saturday, May 23, 2026
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Where

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

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

Consider using MiWay or riding your bike to get 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/.

Celebration Square will host public watch parties

Soccer fever is coming to town; the City will be hosting soccer watch parties at Mississauga Celebration Square (MCS). These plans reflect the City’s cultural diversity, strong community spirit and love of sports.

MCS is planning to broadcast 59 matches over 23 tournament days, planned around previously scheduled festivals and events. This includes all three Canada group stage games, the round of 32 and the final.

Residents and visitors can enjoy the beautiful game at family‑friendly public match screenings in a safe, welcoming environment for fans of all ages. The award-winning accessible MCS space also offers assistive listening devices available upon request.

View the match schedule online.

Hosting Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026™ tour stop

Announced last month, Mississauga is excited to host a stop on the Canada Celebrates FIFA World Cup 2026^TM tour in partnership with Visit Mississauga, taking place on July 1 in downtown Mississauga. This one‑day event will attract visitors and fans from across the country to watch the tournament, participate in soccer-themed festivities and enjoy the jubilation of the game.

Take MiWay and watch the world play

Whether you’re heading to MCS to catch the action on the big screens or travelling to Toronto for a live match experience, MiWay makes getting there easy and affordable. An adult single ride with PRESTO is just $3.50 and for $145, a monthly PRESTO pass offers unlimited travel. Skip the stress of traffic, parking and rising fuel prices, and leave the car at home. With PRESTO, you can also connect seamlessly to TTC and GO Transit at no extra cost within the transfer window. Plan your trip.

For additional details about game screenings, please visit the saugaLIVE website.

Event details:

What

The City is hosting its third annual BikeFest. It’s a free community event for all ages that celebrates cycling. You’ll learn more about biking, meet others in your community and enjoy a fun day. No registration required.

Some highlights of BikeFest include:

• Bike Fix-it Station
• Bike-themed photo booth
• MiWay Bus (practise putting a bike on a bus)
• Live music by DJ Andre
• Local bike groups and vendors
• Children’s Bike Skills & Drills Course (for kids up to age 10)
• Bicycle safety (helmet fitting)

When

Saturday, May 9, 2026
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Where

Mississauga Celebration Square

To help the environment and get outdoor exercise, consider riding your bike to BikeFest. Use the City’s cycling map to map out your route. If you can’t bike the whole way, you can use MiWay for part of your trip and bike the rest.

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