Events happening in Oakville.

Tuesday, September 15th

6:00PM – 7:00PM

Gallery Flow Yoga

Joshua Farm Gallery hosts weekly yoga sessions in a peaceful setting surrounded by art and nature. Classes run Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and are suitable for all levels, from beginners to those deepening an existing practice. The one-hour session focuses on stretching, breathing, and relaxation in a calm, inspiring space. For more information, contact Joshua Farm Gallery at 365-726-0055 or [email protected].

Joshua Farm Gallery

Wednesday, September 16th

5:00PM – 7:00PM

Paint a Patagonia Volcano with Watercolour Brush Pens at Staples Store 78

Create a colourful volcano landscape inspired by Patagonia's mountains while learning fun, beginner-friendly watercolour techniques. Travel to the mountains of Patagonia! In this hands-on workshop, tweens will create a vibrant watercolour landscape inspired by South America's dramatic peaks and crystal-blue lakes. Using watercolour brush pens, students will learn easy techniques for blending colours, creating depth, and painting an exciting erupting volcano. Step by step, they'll transform simple shapes into a bold work of art filled with colourful wildflowers, mountain scenery, and volcanic action. No prior watercolour experience is needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for an artistic adventure! In this session, kids will: Supplies provided for the event: The event runs from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with each child enjoying a 30-minute building session. Please select your preferred time slot when registering: 5:00 | 5:30 | 6:00 | 6:30. All supplies will be provided. Ages 7+ Explore our full assortment online Click here and discover more winter Kids Learn & Play classes here: https://bit.ly/m/Staples-Learn-and-Play Website: staples.ca/a/content/staedtler Instagram: instagram.com/staedtlernorthamerica/ Facebook: facebook.com/staedtler.northamerica

Staples · Free

Wednesday, September 16th

5:00PM – 7:00PM

Paint a Patagonia Volcano with Watercolour Brush Pens at Staples Store 4

Create a colourful volcano landscape inspired by Patagonia's mountains while learning fun, beginner-friendly watercolour techniques. Travel to the mountains of Patagonia! In this hands-on workshop, tweens will create a vibrant watercolour landscape inspired by South America's dramatic peaks and crystal-blue lakes. Using watercolour brush pens, students will learn easy techniques for blending colours, creating depth, and painting an exciting erupting volcano. Step by step, they'll transform simple shapes into a bold work of art filled with colourful wildflowers, mountain scenery, and volcanic action. No prior watercolour experience is needed—just bring your creativity and get ready for an artistic adventure! In this session, kids will: Supplies provided for the event: The event runs from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with each child enjoying a 30-minute building session. Please select your preferred time slot when registering: 5:00 | 5:30 | 6:00 | 6:30. All supplies will be provided. Ages 7+ Explore our full assortment online Click here and discover more winter Kids Learn & Play classes here: https://bit.ly/m/Staples-Learn-and-Play Website: staples.ca/a/content/staedtler Instagram: instagram.com/staedtlernorthamerica/ Facebook: facebook.com/staedtler.northamerica

Staples Oakville · Free

Wednesday, September 16th

6:00PM – 9:00PM

CrowdPicks Film Fest: Oakville 2026 PRE-SALE

Oakville based film festival that platforms young and emerging filmmakers!

Cineplex Cinemas Oakville and VIP

Wednesday, September 16th

7:30PM – 9:00PM

What Our Buildings Say About Us

Speaker Night: What Our Buildings Say About Us This event explores how architecture and design reflect community values and identity. The speaker will discuss the stories buildings tell and their impact on how we live and interact. Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Coach House.

110 King St

Friday, September 18th

11:00AM – 12:00PM

A Large Slow River: Janet Cardiff’s Audio Walk in Gairloch Gardens

Take a stroll through Gairloch Gardens where the landscape unfolds into a captivating story! Oakville Galleries invites you to experience one of the most beloved works in our permanent collection with Janet Cardiff’s immersive outdoor audio walk, A Large Slow River . Commissioned in 1999 and recorded live on-site at Gairloch Gardens, A Large Slow River responds directly to the landscape, creating a unique sensory experience that encourages visitors to slow down, observe, and listen closely. Program Details Dates: Friday, August 18, 2026 Time: Drop in between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM Location: 1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON Capacity: First come, first served After the walk, visitors are welcome to linger in the gardens, and visit our current exhibition Ali Cherri: To Fall Patiently . MP3's provided. Headphones and audio equipment are available to borrow from the front desk. Visitors are also welcome to use their own headphones, with Bluetooth compatibility available. Accessibility Note Janet Cardiff’s A Large Slow River is an outdoor audio walk that includes outdoor pathways, garden terrain, and stairs, and may not be fully accessible for all visitors. Visitors with mobility concerns are encouraged to contact Oakville Galleries in advance so our staff can provide more information and discuss possible accommodations.

Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens · Free

Saturday, September 19th

2:00PM – 4:00PM

Henry's Oakville - Introduction to Photography

Ready to transform your photography skills from ordinary to extraordinary? This beginner-friendly photography workshop is designed to help participants gain confidence using any camera—from smartphones to DSLRs and mirrorless systems. Discover how light, aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and focus work together to create better photos—and gain confidence shooting beyond auto mode. Perfect for beginners!

Henry's Oakville · Free

Sunday, September 20th

7:00PM – 8:30PM

Toronto - All Roads Lead To Rome - ع مفرق طريق

All Roads Lead to Rome follows the transformative retreat of the famous actor with four nuns and a young woman in Wadi Qannoubin." 🎬 The Lebanese Film Festival in Canada – Toronto Edition will take place from September 18 to 21, 2026. Join us in celebrating 10 years of cinema, culture, and connection, and experience an exceptional evening celebrating Lebanese Cinema in Canada! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support film students. ALL ROADS LEAD TO ROME - On the Big Screen in Toronto. Date: Sunday, September 20, 2026 Location: Films.ca cinemas - 171 Speers RoadOakville, ON L6K 3W8 7:00 pm - Screening of "All Roads Lead To Rome" by Lara Saba (Subtitled in English) From fame to faith: Can Hady’s spiritual journey lead him to land the role of a lifetime? All Roads Lead to Rome follows the famous actor’s transformative retreat with four nuns and a young woman in Wadi Qannoubin (a world heritage listed village in Northern Lebanon) as he prepares for his decisive casting as the young pope. Will he make it to the audition in time? Starring: Chadi Haddad, Ruba Zaarour, Julia Kassar, Betty Taoutel, Myrna Moukarzel, and Cynthia Karam 🎟️ Tickets available at: 🌐 www.lffcanada.com 🎫 Eventbrite.ca 📞 By phone: (514) 552-5153 📧 By email: info@lffcanada.com A portion of the proceeds will be donated to support film students.

Film.Ca Cinemas · $22.63 CAD

Tuesday, September 22nd

7:00PM – 9:00PM

Summer Reading: Author Talk with Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho - Fall Salon Evening

Read it this summer. Meet the author this fall. An evening with Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho, author of The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street. This is your sign to begin your summer reading! Join us for the first salon of the season as we welcome author Wiley Wei-Chiun Ho to Summer & Grace Gallery for a conversation about her debut memoir, The Astronaut Children of Dunbar Street. The book follows Wiley’s family after they leave Taiwan for Canada in 1979, and the wrenching decision her parents make to return overseas for work, leaving twelve-year-old Wiley and her siblings to grow up on their own in Vancouver. It’s a close, personal story about distance, family and what gets passed down across generations and borders. Wiley has published short stories and essays in PRISM international, Ricepaper Magazine, River Teeth and Room, and was a finalist for the 2021 Jim Wong-Chu Award for Emerging Writers. She lives in North Vancouver, where she grows Asian vegetables in her front yard. This is her first book. Open to individuals and book clubs. Light refreshments served. Books available for purchase and signing.

323 Church Street · $19.56 CAD

Thursday, September 24th

4:00PM – 5:00PM

Little Artist

Oakville Galleries and the Oakville Public Library are partnering to offer a mini art class paired with a story and literary connection. Held at the Education Centre at Oakville Galleries, the program invites young artists to explore and create a variety of new projects each week through hands-on art-making activities.

Oakville Galleries

Thursday, September 24th

5:30PM – 8:30PM

Start Seeing Art Exhibition: Opening Reception

What do a vintage tractor, a raven, a chrome car hood, and a field of pure colour have in common? The artists who saw them. Ten artists gather under one roof, oils, acrylics, photography, mixed media, and everything in between. Each has trained themselves to see what most of us only look at. Come borrow that skill for an evening. Join them. Meet the artists. Own original art. For more information, contact SavvyArt Market at [email protected] or call 647-558-8185.

SavvyArt Market

Friday, September 25th

7:00PM – 10:00PM

Paint and Sip

Creative fun! 🎨 Blue Irises — A Tribute to Van Gogh 💙 Join us for a colourful evening of painting, creativity, and good company at our next Paint & Sip! This September, we’re taking inspiration from the expressive beauty of Vincent van Gogh’s iconic irises. Together, we’ll create a vibrant painting inspired by his bold brushstrokes, rich blues, and love of nature. ✨ No painting experience is needed! You’ll be guided step-by-step from a blank canvas to your own finished masterpiece. Come with friends, bring a date, or come on your own and meet fellow art lovers. 🎨 Painting: Blue Irises — A Tribute to Van Gogh 📅 Thursday, September 25 ⏰ 7:00–10:00 PM 📍 Taste of Colombia 🎟️ 59 dlls 🖌️ All painting materials included 🍷🥤 1 glass of wine or specialty non-alcoholic drink included *Come sip, paint, relax, and spend an evening immersed in a little Van Gogh magic*. 💙 💫 🌿 Spaces are limited — reserve your spot and come paint with us! **This is a fantastic opportunity to experiment with art in a relaxing way. You will be working with good quality materials and a big canvas (16 by 20 in). You can also get your painting framed right there for just additional 10 dlls. (Wood floating frame)** With easy step-by-step guidance, you’ll be amazed at what you can create— guaranteed. 🌸 #PaintAndSip #VanGogh #Irises #ArtNight #BurlingtonEvents #OakvilleEvents #PaintNight #ArtLabCreators

Taste of Colombia - Fair Trade Coffee & Gift Shop · $64.17 CAD

Saturday, September 26th

1:00PM – 3:00PM

World of Threads Festival 2026: Opening Reception

The World of Threads Festival 🧵 showcases contemporary fibre and textile art in all forms from around the world. The festival is free. An opening reception takes place on September 26.

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre

Saturday, September 26th

2:00PM – 3:00PM

Canadian Art Hop: In Conversation: Ali Cherri’s To Fall, Patiently

Join Oakville Galleries’ Interim Executive Director, Jenifer Papararo, and Public Programs & Engagement Manager, Isabella Springett, for a guided walkthrough of To Fall, Patiently, a solo exhibition by artist and film-maker Ali Cherri in Gairloch Gardens. In dialogue, Papararo and Springett will guide visitors through Cherri's exhibition, taking a close look at each work and exploring the histories, landscapes, and material traces that shape the artist's thinking. Through a conversational approach, visitors are invited to ask questions, share observations, and engage with the ideas that emerge throughout the exhibition. The tour will consider themes of memory, conflict, colonial histories, and our evolving relationship to land and material culture. For more information, contact Oakville Galleries at [email protected] or 9058444402.

Oakville Galleries at Gairloch Gardens · Free

Sunday, September 27th

12:00PM – 2:00PM

Cross-Stitch: An Introduction to Embroidery with Amarjeet

Join Amarjeet for a fun, hands-on intro to cross-stitch and embroidery in person! Ready to dive into the world of cross-stitch ? Join us for an in-person session with Amarjeet, where you'll learn the basics of embroidery in a fun and relaxed setting. Whether you're a total newbie or just curious, this intro class will have you stitching in no time. Bring your enthusiasm and get ready to create some cool, handmade art!

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre (QEPCCC) · Free

Sunday, September 27th

12:00PM – 3:00PM

The Sororum Presents: A Sunday Afternoon in Downtown Oakville

Join The Sororum for a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Downtown Oakville. Step into the stories, people, and places that have shaped the town’s history. Beginning at the historic Erchless Estate, you’ll spend the afternoon exploring Oakville through the stories of remarkable women, the town’s connections to the Underground Railroad, and the traditions through which history is carried from one generation to the next. Your afternoon will conclude over lunch at Paradiso Restaurant, where you’ll be joined by acclaimed actress, singer, and storyteller Arlene Duncan for an intimate conversation about family, heritage, and the importance of preserving the stories that came before us.

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate · $55 CAD

Sunday, September 27th

12:15PM – 2:00PM

Gelli Plate Leaf Impressions

& 2:00 p.m. Join Oakville Galleries for a hands-on, sustainable art-making workshop in celebration of Culture Days, in collaboration with the Town of Oakville! Explore the beauty of autumn through creative printmaking. Using provided autumn leaves and Gelli plates, participants will create original botanical prints by experimenting with techniques such as layering and ghost printing. This hands-on workshop introduces an accessible and sustainable approach to eco-printing, transforming the unique shapes and textures of leaves into expressive, nature-inspired artworks. Participants will discover the intersection of art, science, and the natural environment while celebrating the beauty of the local landscape. For more information, contact Oakville Galleries at [email protected] or 905-844-4402.

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre · Free

Thursday, October 1st

6:30PM – 8:30PM

Fall Landscape Paint and Sip

Fall Landscape Paint & Sip at Oakville Galleries 🎨 A creative evening for adults guided by instructor Emma. Participants will learn painterly techniques to capture autumn foliage and seasonal landscapes, from sweeping horizons to intricate local flora, layering colour and light as they work. The workshop welcomes artists of all levels — whether experienced or picking up a brush for the first time. Wine and light refreshments are served in a relaxed, social environment. Contact Oakville Galleries at [email protected] or 905-844-4402 for more information.

Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens · $55.25 members / $65 non-members