Get active, stay healthy and have fun in Mississauga.
June 3, 2025
Learn more about the ways the City helps keep older adults engaged in the community.
Mississauga launches the Get Outside Guide
The Guide features free programs, activities, and destinations to help you make the most of your summer. Use the neighbourhood maps to find bookable picnic areas and outdoor amenities near you. Discover new experiences and plan memorable outings. Save the guide and print it!
Coming soon: seniors ride free on MiWay
Starting Tuesday, July 1, older adults ages 65 and up can ride MiWay for free with a PRESTO card set to the senior fare type. Seniors can set the senior fare type on their PRESTO card by visiting any PRESTO product customer service outlet and showing proof of age.
Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!
Learn more about Budget Committee’s approved fees and charges.
Sauga Connections for Older Adults
Older adults don’t need to leave their home to make meaningful connections with others or learn a new skill. Sauga Connections for Older Adults is great for those who want to enjoy free virtual programs during weekdays.
Here’s how you can participate:
- Bookmark the Sauga Connections for Older Adults website.
- View the printable calendars.
- Save the date! Make a note on paper or set reminders in your phone for topics or activities that may be of interest.
For best results, please download and configure the Cisco WebEx Meetings application for use on your home computer, tablet or smartphone (iOS or Android). Fitness classes use the Zoom app and can be accessed on the app or your browser.
Visit the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre
Did you know Mississauga has a dedicated Seniors’ Centre? Please contact the centre for updates on available classes and visit the City’s website for more information. Drop-in and registered program information are available at the centre and on Active Mississauga.
Get involved at Mississauga Library!
Celebrate connection, creativity, and lifelong learning with free programs throughout June—featuring wellness workshops, art classes, social hours, and more. Join us at your local library to meet new people, try something new, and be part of your community.
Play golf
Mississauga residents (older adults and all visitors) receive a five per cent discount off green fees at Lakeview, BraeBen Championship and BraeBen 9-hole Academy courses. Don’t let June go by without playing a few rounds of golf with your family and friends.
Book your tee time today at mississauga.ca/golf.
65+ Fit membership
This April, Mississauga marked a milestone moment by launching the 65+ Fit membership and over 12,000 residents have signed-up within the last two months!
When participating in programs, remember to keep your health and safety top of mind by consulting with your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before beginning any new exercise program, asking for assistance, and to listen to your body and add exercise at a gradual pace.
Learn more about Mississauga’s memberships.
About Older Adults in Mississauga
The City is committed to being an age-friendly community where older adults serve as leaders, mentors, volunteers and active members within the community. The City works with older adult organizations and different levels of government to provide accessible and inclusive programs that allow older adults to live safe, healthy and active lives. For more information, visit mississauga.ca/olderadults.
The City of Mississauga is proud to announce an incredible lineup for the 2025-2026 season at two of its premiere live venues: Living Arts Centre and Meadowvale Theatre. Audiences will be entertained as the curtains rise again this autumn, marking the start of another great season of live entertainment.
Season highlights:
- Intimate performances at Meadowvale Theatre include kicking off the season with One Moe Time: A Tribute to Moe Koffman – one of four curated performances from B-Jazzed, highlighting a spectrum of jazz stylings in this Sunday Matinee series.
- As the season continues to unfold, prepare for an evening of spellbinding guitar fury and soul-bearing stories for the first time ever, from Rage Against the Machine’s Tom Morello.
- Sway to the tunes of Award-winning Canadian folk duo Twin Flames, teaming up with Mississauga’s beloved, River North Duo. Experience the soaring emotion and cinematic soundscapes of STARS, one of Canada’s most beloved indie bands performing hits from their iconic album, Set Yourself on Fire.
- You don’t want to miss this exclusive performance of legendary Digable Planets! Celebrating 30 years of cool, the Grammy-winning trio behind “Rebirth of Slick (Cool Like Dat)” is bringing their jazz-infused hip-hop and conscious lyrics to the Living Arts Centre for one unforgettable night.
And that’s just the beginning! Here are some more exciting highlights you can look forward to this year:
- A thrilling evening of science and imagination with Emmy-nominated science TV host, author, astronaut, and star of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix, Emily Calandrelli! Family entertainment continues with Fred Penner and the Canadian Arabic Orchestra, presenting The Cat Came Back and other favourites incorporating Arabic sounds and instruments.
- Enter the world of drag and be dazzled by internationally-renowned drag queen sensation and winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 5, Shea Couleé, featuring two phenomenal opening acts by winner of Canada’s Drag Race vs. The World 2, Lemon and winner of Canada’s Drag Race 5, The Virgo Queen.
- As the colder months approach, experience a little holiday magic with a reimagined ballet performance of The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition – produced by acclaimed choreographer and artistic director Bengt Jörgen or be captivated by the heartfelt music of the Jann Arden Christmas Tour as she puts her unique spin on the holiday classics you know and love.
- Celebrate February 14 with your Valentine or Pal-entine – Mississauga’s own Dreamboats will have the crowd swooning – onsite dinner packages are available. On Family Day, follow the adventurous tale of The Jungle Book in a fascinating adaptation of the cherished childhood tale.
- In the mood for some laughs? Step out of the house for an unforgettable evening with Peter Oldring and Pat Kelly, as they reunite with Carolyn Taylor for A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy.
- For the film lover, REEL Thursdays will return to the LAC for monthly screenings of festival favourites from around the world, in collaboration with TIFF Film Circuit.
There’s plenty more in store with more to be announced later this fall! For the complete 2025-2026 season lineup, visit saugalive.ca
Special season launch offer
To celebrate our 2025-26 season launch, save 20 per cent and no ticket fees when you buy tickets to two or more qualifying shows until July 4, 2025. Learn more
The City of Mississauga invites residents and visitors to participate in a variety of activities and events designed to promote learning, appreciation and engagement with Indigenous cultures and communities.
Programming includes:
- “Spirit Seeds” a powerful exhibition curated by Naomi Smith, that explores Indigenous beadwork showcasing traditional and contemporary designs from the Woodlands and Great Lakes Regions.
- Book clubs and author talks focused on Indigenous authors including award-winning author Brian Thomas Isaac.
- National Indigenous Peoples Day 2025 a celebration with live entertainment, artisan markets, cultural displays and a headline performance by Tanya Tagaq, acclaimed Inuit throat singer.
- Lighting the Clock Tower at City Hall black, yellow, red and white.
These activities are part of the City’s commitment to reconciliation, cultural awareness and fostering a more inclusive community by recognizing and celebrating Indigenous voices and traditions.
Additional information and resources:
- Haudenosaunee Confederacy
- Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation
- Six Nations First Nation
- Nation Huron-Wendat
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
- Government of Canada
The City of Mississauga is located on lands which were occupied by numerous Indigenous nations since time immemorial. Settlement and the eventual growth of the City was made possible with the signing of Treaties over 200 years ago.
For more information about programming and Mississauga’s offerings, visit the webpage.
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
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.
Variety of family fun taking place at Mississauga Celebration Square from May to October
May 16, 2025
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.
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/.
