Events happening in Oakville.

Friday, November 20th

5:00PM – 9:00PM

Light Up The Night 2026

Light Up The Night celebrates the holiday season in Downtown Oakville. Attendees can stroll through the area to enjoy holiday lighting, visit Santa, and gather at Towne Square for the annual tree lighting at 6:00 p.m. Participating shops will stay open late, offering an opportunity to begin holiday shopping. For more information, contact [email protected].

Downtown Oakville Towne Square

Friday, November 20th

6:30PM – 7:30PM

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer 🕯️ Experience live classical interpretations of Hans Zimmer's iconic film scores performed by a string quartet in the intimate, candlelit setting of Knox Presbyterian Church. The program features music from Inception, The Lion King, Madagascar, Dunkirk, The Pacific, The Dark Knight, Wonder Woman, Gladiator, Interstellar, Dune, Sherlock Holmes, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Performers: String quartet (2 violins, 1 viola, 1 cello). Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn St, Oakville. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Tickets available online.

Knox Presbyterian Church

Fri, Nov 20 – Sun, Nov 22

Glengarry Glen Ross

Written by David Mamet and directed by Yo Mustafa, this production follows a group of struggling real estate salesmen in a cut-throat office environment. Facing pressure to succeed and fighting for their livelihoods, the characters resort to manipulation — of clients and each other — in a ruthless battle for survival. As the stakes rise, ambition blurs into corruption, and deception, rivalry, and desperation take center stage. Content warning: Strong language, profanity, sexual references, and mature themes.

Oakville Centre — Studio Theatre - Lower Level · $32

Friday, November 20th

8:45PM – 9:45PM

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA 🕯️ brings a live musical experience to Knox Presbyterian Church, performed by the Listeso String Quartet. The program features music from Queen and ABBA, including "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," "Dancing Queen," "Mamma Mia," and more, performed by candlelight. The concert begins at 8:45 p.m. at Knox Presbyterian Church, 89 Dunn St, Oakville.

Knox Presbyterian Church

Sat, Nov 21 – Sat, Dec 5

HSOMH Holiday Pet Pictures

Capture a festive holiday portrait of your furry, feathered, or scaly friend with a talented volunteer photographer from Karen Dillabough Photography. All proceeds support the Humane Society of Oakville, Milton & Halton's work providing food, medical attention, and second chances for animals in their care. 💙 For more information, follow the Humane Society of Oakville, Milton & Halton on social media.

Ren's Pets

Saturday, November 21st

9:00AM – 2:00PM

St. Dominic Christmas Market

Browse beautiful handmade gifts from local vendors. 🎁 The event features a cozy coffee bar and photo opportunities with Santa. For more information, contact [email protected] or (905) 827-2373.

St. Dominic Parish

Saturday, November 21st

10:00AM – 4:00PM

The Bronte Historical Society’s Christmas Art Show

Celebrate the holiday season at the Bronte Historical Society's Sovereign House, featuring works by local artists. For more information, contact the Bronte Historical Society at (905) 825-5552 or [email protected].

Sovereign House

Saturday, November 21st

10:00AM

Adult Book Club

This month we will be discussing A Great County by Shilpi Somaya Gowda . Pick up a copy of your title from Woodside branch and share your thoughts in our monthly meet-up. Books are available on first-come, first-served basis and quantities are limited. Drop-in, no registration required. Skills Learned: Critical Thinking, Collaboration, Social Skills, Communication Book Club Guidelines The Oakville Public Library welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value inclusivity, equality, and diversity, and do not tolerate hateful or targeting language. Please follow the Customer Code of Conduct. Book Club is dedicated to exploring a wide range of titles, genres, and authors. Discussions should remain focused on the books themselves, in keeping with the program’s purpose. Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on the Programming FAQ.

Woodside Branch

Saturday, November 21st

10:30AM – 11:45AM

Yoga for Health

A trained instructor will lead this session, with ongoing online support available afterward. The session offers practical tools for cultivating health and vitality. Practices include Yoga Namaskar, a complete yogic process that activates the lumbar region and strengthens muscles along the spine, helping to regenerate and protect it as one ages. Nadi Shuddhi is a yogic practice that cleanses the nadis—the pathways through which pranic energy flows—promoting a balanced system and psychological wellbeing. Miracle of Mind Meditation is a 7-minute guided meditation designed to help participants take charge of their mental wellbeing. Regular practice is intended to bring health, dynamism, peace, and wellbeing. Reported benefits include stretches and activation of the spine to relieve back pain, reduced stress and anxiety, and enhanced mental clarity, focus, and emotional balance.

INYE Yoga · Free

Saturday, November 21st

11:00AM – 5:00PM

Warhammer The Old World Battle March

Learn to Play day for Warhammer the Old World Battle March. This beginner-focused event emphasizes casual play and learning the game, with an opportunity to meet other Old World enthusiasts. Attendees should bring an unpainted Battle March force. An entry fee applies, requiring the purchase of some Old World items. Over the following months, participants can continue to grow their Old World Battle March force and play additional games.

124 Kerr St

Saturday, November 21st

11:00AM – 1:00PM

Paint & Coffee: Golden Moon: Acrylic Painting & Gilding Workshop

Participants will paint a moonlit landscape and learn gold leaf gilding techniques in a hands-on workshop set in a cozy coffee brew lab studio. The workshop covers acrylic painting fundamentals — blending colours, creating depth, and painting night skies, distant mountains, and evergreen trees — followed by an introduction to delicate gold leaf application. Attendees will create a landscape featuring a luminous golden moon, rich forest greens, and atmospheric blues, customizing colours and details to make the work their own. No previous painting experience is required. Step-by-step guidance is provided throughout, and all materials are included: acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, and gold leaf. The studio's warm, inviting atmosphere is enhanced by freshly roasted specialty coffee from Poets & Prose, light pastries, and bites. Participants may also have the opportunity to brew their own coffee with guidance. Instructor Maria is a Toronto-based multimedia artist and creative workshop leader whose work draws inspiration from nature, city streets, and everyday moments of beauty. She teaches at the Toronto Botanical Garden and leads workshops across the GTA, bringing an approachable, social, and playful approach to art for all skill levels.

Poets & Prose Coffee Roasters · $75 CAD + fees

Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 22

Holiday Market

Come out and browse all the lovely items at our Holiday Market and find the perfect gift! Honey, jams, jellies, baking, beeswax candles, farm fresh eggs, handicrafts, framed art and art prints and more! Find some relaxing reading for yourself at our Used Book Sale. We will also have OHS history books, historical maps and more on display for purchase.

Oakville Historical Society

Sat, Nov 21 – Sun, Nov 22

The Art of Giving-Show and Sale

The Art of Giving - Show & Sale Location: Sutton Group Quantum Realty Brokerage, 132 Lakeshore Road E, Oakville Time: November 21, 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. & November 22, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. You're invited to 'The Art of Giving' Show & Sale, a partnership between the Oakville Art Society and Zezza Collia Realty Group in a beautiful space to showcase local art. Let's celebrate this holiday season, our community and creative connection through the art of giving. Art is priced to be accessible for all, so bring a friend and enjoy some beautiful art and refreshments. For more information, contact [email protected] or 905-827-5711. Learn more .

Sutton Group Quantum Realty Brokerage

Saturday, November 21st

2:00PM – 4:00PM

Bodies of Memory with Erica Stocking and Delphi

Bodies of Memory is an experimental workshop inviting participants to explore memory and imagination through fabric and sculptural form. Attendees are asked to bring a garment or piece of fabric with personal significance—a cherished item, a gift from a loved one, a scrap from a baby blanket, a family handkerchief, or fabric set aside for years. These surfaces carry memory, meaning, and unseen histories of labour; the workshop asks how they might transform into sculptural bodies that hold memory differently. The session begins with a presentation by Delphi, exploring transformation, desire, and memory through surrealist themes. A guided meditation follows, focused on accessing the inner life of the fabric and the form it might take. Participants will then work with a range of materials and techniques, supported by artist Erica Stocking, to bring their figures to life. Delphi will be available for one-on-one consultations with emerging creations throughout. The workshop concludes with participants photographing their newly formed figures in the landscape surrounding Gariloch Gardens. This program is developed in conjunction with Aideen Barry's solo exhibition Silent Songs, which explores surrealist feminist ideals, transformation, the unconscious, and the relationship between bodies, labour, objects, and land. Stocking's experimental approach extends the exhibition's themes into a shared, participatory process. Saturday, November 21, 2026. Two sessions: 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. Capacity: 20 participants per session. Free workshop with pre-registration required. Location: 1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON (Gariloch Gardens).

Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens · Free

Saturday, November 21st

3:00PM – 7:00PM

At Home in Bronte for the Holidays 2026

The businesses of the Bronte BIA present At Home in Bronte for the Holidays in Bronte Market Square, with the tree lighting at 5:30 p.m. Bundle up and gather with friends and neighbours to ring in the season together.

Bronte Market Square - 2445 Lakeshore Road W

Sunday, November 22nd

2:00PM – 5:00PM

Bake & Connect: Sourdough Bread-Making Workshop (and more!)

Bake sourdough, sip coffee, taste premium olive oil, and connect with others in this hands-on 3-hour workshop. Participants will learn the art and science of sourdough bread-making from start to finish, including how to care for and activate a starter, and how to bake both bread and other treats. The workshop emphasizes hands-on learning and meaningful connections over a shared meal. Tastings and snacks include freshly baked sourdough bread with a variety of dips, sourdough scones paired with freshly brewed Colombian coffee, and a guided tasting of premium olive oil. Monica, founder of Elixir Vitae, will explain the three key elements that define extra virgin olive oil, and attendees will receive a take-home reference sheet. Options to purchase coffee beans and olive oil at special event pricing will be available. Each participant receives a complete recipe sheet for sourdough bread and scones, plus their own sourdough starter to continue baking at home. Bring a notebook and pen if you'd like to take extra notes. Parking is available on the street nearby and in the lot at the back of the coffee shop (accessible via Marine Drive, with a back entrance). Limited spots available.

Taste of Colombia - Fair Trade Coffee & Gift Shop · $125.43 CAD

Sunday, November 22nd

2:00PM – 4:30PM

Mosaic Classes in Oakville, ON

The Turkish Lamp Workshop is a 2.5-hour craft experience where attendees create their own Turkish lamp to take home. This workshop welcomes everyone — aspiring artists and newcomers alike — for an evening of creativity and relaxation.

Holiday Inn Oakville (Centre) by IHG · $99 – $179 CAD + fees

Sunday, November 22nd

2:00PM – 4:00PM

Diwali Writing Workshop

Celebrate the festival of lights with bestselling author Sonya K. Singh in an interactive writing workshop inspired by Diwali's themes of light, hope, resilience, and new beginnings. Participants will explore creative writing techniques through guided exercises, develop character and setting, and respond to prompts that spark original work inspired by themes of light, hope, and belonging. The workshop welcomes all experience levels — no previous writing experience is required. Through storytelling and reflection, attendees will explore themes of family, identity, resilience, and belonging while gaining a deeper appreciation of Diwali's cultural significance. The inclusive space celebrates diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives. Age requirement: 18+ For more information, contact [email protected].

Oakville Public Library - Iroquois Ridge Branch