Oakville's Major Summer Events

As the weather continues getting warmer, you may be thinking to yourself: What am I going to do this summer in Oakville? Well, don’t you worry because the calendar is full.

Visit Oakville recently released a summer roundup of all the major happenings, and the list contains many favourites from last year plus a few new exciting additions. You can expect free outdoor live music at the Sunset Socials Music Series at Erchless Estate, Bronte Lake Notes, Friday Night Jazz downtown, and the TD Summer Music Series.

The food and festival lineup is just as busy, with Oakville Family Ribfest, the Oakville Food Truck Festival, Strawberry Festival, Oakville Latino Festival, Art in the Park, the Emancipation Day Picnic, CRAFT Live, and KerrFest & KerrFest Kids all on the way.

It’s a lot to keep track of, but you can count on us to keep you up to date with everything you need to know as each event gets closer.

Oakville’s James Newman is turning an extraordinary personal story into a cross-country mission, running across Canada to raise $250,000 for the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada and help create scholarships for young people who have lost a parent or caregiver.

The 22-year-old began his 7,500-km journey in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, on May 18, taking on the equivalent of nearly 170 marathons and about 10 million steps.

The cause is deeply personal. James lost both parents when he was seven and was supported by grandparents, family, friends, and community members who helped him through that painful time. He has already raised more than $78,000, and even after an early injury forced him to pause, walk, and cycle while recovering, his mission has not changed.

James created a website where you can hear more about the “why” behind his mission, as well as follow his daily blogs, live location, and donate to the cause.

Home Suite Hope is hosting its first Country Roads Take Me Home fundraiser on Sunday, June 14 at The Ranch in Oakville, raising money for programs that help single parents transition out of homelessness.

The family-friendly event runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features live music from country singer-songwriter Jessie T, line dancing lessons, and a Southern-style barbecue prepared by O'Conor Catering. Add-ons include cowboy hat branding and trail rides.

The Halton organization operates several housing support programs across the region, including Homeward Bound Halton and Haven to Home, which provide wraparound supports to help single parents and their children build long-term stability. It will be a fun evening for a great cause.

Oakville has officially opened the expanded Sixteen Mile Sports Complex, turning what started as a pair of ice rinks in 2011 into a 65,000 square foot community hub with a library, pool, gym, and outdoor fields.

The facility on Neyagawa Boulevard in Glenorchy now includes an 18,000 square foot library branch, a swimming pool set to open this summer, a fitness centre, program spaces for seniors and youth, and a gymnasium. Outside, new sports fields join a skate park, cricket pitch, basketball and tennis courts, a bike pump track, and a fieldhouse.

Mayor Rob Burton says the town fast tracked the project to keep up with Ward 7's growth. The complex had a soft launch in March, with Saturday's ceremony marking the full opening.

The Humane Society of Oakville, Milton and Halton recently took in 27 cats and kittens from a single Milton home, after the household reached out to them for help. They range in age from three months to three years old, and none had received any prior medical care.

The influx of furry friends has unfortunately put additional strain on the shelter, which is already seeing higher intake numbers this year.

Getting the group the care they need is expected to cost around $30,000. Each animal will require a wellness exam, vaccinations, spay or neuter surgery, microchipping, and ongoing daily care. The humane society is asking for community support through donations, adoptions, and volunteers to help get all 27 into loving homes.

Monday, June 1
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High: 19°C | Low: 11°C

Tuesday, June 2
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High: 22°C | Low: 12°C

Wednesday, June 3
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High: 25°C | Low: 13°C