Events happening in Oakville.

Wednesday, December 9th

10:00AM – 11:30AM

Halton Memory Cafe – Oakville

The Halton Memory Café is a welcoming social gathering for people living with dementia and their care partners. Each session offers a relaxed opportunity to connect with others, enjoy meaningful conversation, participate in light activities, and spend time in a supportive community setting. The Memory Café is friendly and inclusive — not a clinical program or formal education session. It is designed to be comfortable for both the person living with dementia and their care partner. Registration is free. Space may be limited, and advance registration is requested to help organizers plan for seating, refreshments, and activities.

Glen Abbey United Church · Free

Sunday, December 13th

10:00AM – 4:00PM

Bronte's 9th Annual Handmade Market

Bronte's 9th annual handmade market at The Royal Canadian Legion features local crafters and handmade gifts. For more information, contact [email protected].

The Royal Canadian Legion

Sunday, December 13th

11:00AM – 4:00PM

Oakville Christmas Market 2026

The Oakville Christmas Market 🎄 brings together local makers, artisans, and small businesses for holiday shopping in the heart of Oakville. Attendees can browse unique handmade gifts, holiday décor, gourmet treats, and one-of-a-kind items while supporting local vendors. Admission is free. Families and friends are welcome. For more information, contact [email protected] or (289) 216-2155.

Hilton Garden Inn Oakville · Free

Sunday, December 13th

3:00PM – 5:30PM

The Great Holiday Cookie Exchange | Oakville 2026

The Great Holiday Cookie Exchange 🍪 Bake It Up! is hosting a festive gathering for cookie lovers and holiday baking enthusiasts. Attendees are invited to bring 24 homemade cookies to exchange, discover new flavours, meet fellow bakers, and take home a box of treats to enjoy. What's included: complimentary coffee, tea, and non-alcoholic beverages while mingling, plus a festive cookie box to fill and take home. Sunday, December 13, 2026 in Oakville, Ontario. Exact location to be announced. Tickets: $49 per person. Limited to 40 participants — reserve your spot early.

Rain Condos Oakville · $39 – $49 CAD + fees

Monday, December 14th

9:00AM – 12:30PM

Oakville Pathfinders Hiking Group

Oakville Pathfinders is an active hiking group for adults aged 50 and up. Members enjoy weekly walks and hikes of varying lengths and difficulty levels — participants choose the distance and terrain that suits them. Up to five hikes are offered Monday and Thursday mornings year-round. Locations include the Bruce Trail, Halton and Hamilton Conservation Areas, Royal Botanical Gardens, Oakville trails, lakefront trails, and more. A valid Town of Oakville Seniors Services membership is required to participate. Memberships are available to residents and non-residents. Each hike has a small fee, payable to the hike leader. For more information, visit https://oakvillepathfinders.blogspot.com/ or email pathfinders1992@gmail.com to ask questions or join.

Meet at the spot designated by the hike leader: the trailhead, or the John Colborne Centre, or the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre. · Free

Wednesday, December 16th

7:00PM – 8:00PM

Cookbook Club

Explore and discuss food culture from around the world. Each session will focus on a specific theme centered on food. Participants can read a fiction or non-fiction book from a curated list. Feel free to try out recipe or two and discuss your experiences in this interactive new book club This month's theme is ________. Registration is required. Please review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ Skills Learned: Social Skills, Communication Need to cancel? Please let us know. If you have to cancel your spot for any reason, you can do so by: 1. Logging into MyEvents using your library card. If you did not register with your library card, you will need the reference number you received in your confirmation email. 2. Phone your local branch , or email oplreference@oakville.ca. Please have ready the program title, program date, and names of registered individuals. Access to facilities and programs may be impacted by evolving health and safety protocols related to COVID-19. The town will follow all requirements and recommendations issued by Halton Public Health and any applicable provincial regulations. The Town may use discretion to impose its own requirements. You will be notified if your registration is impacted by any changes.

Iroquois Ridge Branch

Thursday, December 31st

9:00AM – 12:30PM

Oakville Pathfinders Hiking Group

This is an active hiking group for adults age 50+. Members enjoy weekly walks and hikes of varying lengths and difficulty levels, plus occasional social events. Up to five hikes are offered Monday and Thursday mornings year-round. Hike locations include the Bruce Trail, Halton and Hamilton Conservation Areas, Royal Botanical Gardens, Oakville trails, lakefront trails, and more. Participants choose their preferred distance and difficulty. A valid Town of Oakville Seniors Services membership is required to participate; non-residents can purchase one. Each hike has a small fee, payable to the hike leader. For more information, visit https://oakvillepathfinders.blogspot.com/ or email pathfinders1992@gmail.com to join.

Meet at the spot designated by the hike leader: the trailhead, or the John Colborne Centre, or the Iroquois Ridge Community Centre. · Free

Saturday, January 16th

10:00AM

Adult Book Club

This month's book club discussion features Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus. Attendees can pick up a copy from the Woodside branch on a first-come, first-served basis; quantities are limited. The group meets to share thoughts and discuss the book in a drop-in format — no registration required. The book club welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities and is dedicated to exploring a wide range of titles, genres, and authors. Discussions remain focused on the books themselves. All attendees are expected to follow the library's Customer Code of Conduct, which prohibits hateful or targeting language. For full guidelines and frequently asked questions, see the Programming FAQ.

Woodside Branch

Tuesday, January 19th

7:00PM

Adult Book Club

This month's discussion focuses on *The Land in Winter* by Andrew Miller. Copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the Glen Abbey branch; quantities are limited. Drop in at the monthly meet-up to share your thoughts. No registration required. The Book Club welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities. Discussions remain focused on the books themselves. Please review the Customer Code of Conduct and Programming FAQ for full guidelines.

Glen Abbey Branch

Thursday, January 21st

7:00PM

Adult Book Club: The True True Story of Raja the Gullible

This month's book club will discuss The True True Story of Raja the Gullible by Rabih Alameddine. Copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis at the Sixteen Mile branch; quantities are limited. Attendees are invited to drop in and share their thoughts during the monthly meet-up. No registration is required. The Oakville Public Library welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities. Discussions are focused on the books themselves. Please review the Customer Code of Conduct and Programming FAQ for full guidelines.

Sixteen Mile Branch

Saturday, January 23rd

10:30AM

Adult Book Club

This month's book club will discuss Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhao. Copies are available on a first-come, first-served basis from the White Oaks branch; quantities are limited. Drop in with no registration required. The discussion welcomes people of all backgrounds and abilities. Participants will develop critical thinking, collaboration, social, and communication skills through exploring the book and sharing perspectives. The Oakville Public Library's book club is dedicated to a wide range of titles, genres, and authors. Discussions remain focused on the books themselves. All participants are expected to follow the Customer Code of Conduct and uphold the library's commitment to inclusivity, equality, and diversity. For more details, review the Programming FAQ.

White Oaks Branch

Thursday, January 28th

8:00PM

Brent Butt

Brent Butt is a stand-up comedian with a five-decade career, recognized as one of Canada's funniest performers. He has appeared at major festivals across multiple countries and was voted Best Male Stand-Up in Canada by his peers. Butt created and starred in two successful sitcoms: CORNER GAS, which TV Guide readers voted "Funniest Show on TV" and which now airs in 60 countries, and HICCUPS, which won multiple Leo and Writers Guild Awards. He has also appeared in two theatrical comedy films — NO CLUE and CORNER GAS: THE MOVIE — and starred in four seasons of an animated TV spinoff. His new venture marks a departure from his established comedic work.

Oakville Centre — AEG Liebherr Auditorium · $70

Saturday, February 6th

5:30PM – 11:59PM

Black History Month Celebration: The Power of US

Black History Month Celebration: The Power of Us, hosted by Black Mentorship Inc (BMI), brings together the community to honour Black history and culture. The event runs for 6 hours and 29 minutes at Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre, 2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON L6L 6P8. No refunds are offered.

Oakville Conference & Banquet Centre

Sunday, March 7th

3:00PM – 5:00PM

Switzerland: Summit Sounds

Intrada Brass of Oakville presents virtuosic brass music inspired by mountains, landscapes, and tradition. Switzerland is widely regarded as one of the world's great brass band nations, and this concert showcases the artistry, virtuosity, and expressive power that define its musical tradition. The program features evocative works inspired by Alpine landscapes and Swiss culture, including the celebrated work Helvetia. Audiences will experience a repertoire that is both exhilarating and beautifully crafted, with Canadian works standing alongside Swiss masterpieces, demonstrating how excellence in brass music continues to flourish on both sides of the Atlantic. All ages welcome. The concert runs 2 hours. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.

St Johns United Church

Wednesday, April 28th

8:00PM

Oakville Sings

Can You Sing Canada is an all-ages singing showcase that discovers local talent and puts performers onstage with a professional rock band. The show will feature 15–20 local singers performing live across genres including rock, country, piano ballads, crooner, and pop. Now in its seventh year, Can You Sing Canada is known for uncovering genuine local voices and creating moments where courage and community resonate with audiences. The backing band is made up of seasoned Canadian musicians with experience performing alongside artists such as Burton Cummings, Big Wreck, Moist, David Usher, Helix, and Killer Dwarfs. The event is interactive — expect crowd sing-alongs, hand-clapping, foot-stomping, and shared moments of pride.

Oakville Centre — AEG Liebherr Auditorium · $55

Thursday, May 13th

8:00PM

Story Slam

Big Ticket, Studio Sessions presents the Story Slam Series, celebrating a community that recognizes the dignity and worth of every person. The series features storytellers sharing authentic, powerful narratives in an intimate setting with the audience. Each story is a soul-searching exercise, drawing on an intense creative process to craft and present a heartfelt narrative. As storytellers process their world, they can discover enlightenment through the act of telling. The format is inspired by the three main stages of the "Hero's Journey," a narrative pattern identified by mythologist Joseph Campbell. Campbell asserted that storytelling and myths relate to our search for truth, meaning, and significance.

Oakville Centre — Studio Theatre - Lower Level · $30

Sunday, May 16th

3:00PM – 5:00PM

Belgium: Energy & Elegance

A high-energy finale celebrating one of Europe's great brass traditions. Intrada Brass of Oakville performs as part of their 26/27 season collection, Brass From Away and At Home. The event runs 2 hours and is open to all ages. Refunds are available up to 7 days before the event.

St Johns United