Enjoy Downtown Oakville's Exciting Events!
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June 12 - 14, 2008 |
Downtown Oakville Sidewalk Sale
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Join the retailers of downtown Oakville for this
three-day shopping extravaganza! In its 33rd year, the downtown Oakville
Sidewalk Sale brings the downtown to life, as retailers head for the
sidewalks offering the best buys in town. After shopping, be sure to
extend your visit by enjoying the many dining and cultural attractions
in the downtown.
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July 18, 2008 |
Downtown Oakville Midnight Madness
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Celebrating 30 years, Midnight Madness is downtown
Oakville’s largest retail event of the year, drawing over 50,000 people.
Be sure to book this date in your summer calendar where you and your
friends will enjoy live music on every block, strolling entertainers and
the best buys in town!
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August 6 - 10, 2008 |
Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival
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Experience a Taste of Bourbon Street…in Downtown
Oakville….Celebrating 15 years of great Jazz, incredible shopping and a
fantastic summer dining. Enjoy live outdoor performances by the finest
North American talent at the Downtown Oakville Jazz Festival
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September 20 to October 4, 2008 |
Fall Festival: A Taste of Downtown Oakville
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Don’t
miss this much-anticipated event attracting over 10,000 people with
festivities beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Towne Square for a Pancake
Breakfast. A special part of Fall Festival is “A Taste of Downtown
Oakville” featuring wine, art, entertainment and gourmet food tasting.
This is also a great day to bring the kids to downtown for an afternoon
hayride, face painting and corn on the cob.
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Sept 26, Oct 3 and 10, 2008 |
Harvest Haunts
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- Movies in Towne Square- Friday nights at
7:30pm
- Friday, November 2nd 7:30 – Meet the
Robinsons rated G
- Crafts in Town Square-Friday nights at 6:30pm
- Pumpkin decorating and Halloween colouring
- Ghost Walks- Thursdays and Saturdays presented
by the Oakville Historical Society
Special Thanks to all our sponsors:
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October 31,
2008 |
Downtown Oakville Tiny Tots On Parade
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The merchants of Downtown Oakville invite all of
those with little tots and toddlers to the 15th annual Tiny Tots on
Parade. A safe, entertaining holiday event for the little ones to enjoy!
Festivities begin in Towne Square at 10:00 a.m.
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November 14,
2008 |
Downtown Oakville Tree Lighting Ceremony
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Celebrate the lights, the magic,
and the charm of downtown Oakville this Christmas as the businesses
kick-off the holiday season with the lighting of the Towne Square Tree.
Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elves will treat all to hot apple cider and
holiday cheer. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. in Towne Square with a
Christmas Carol sing-along
with Oakville's Mayor and the Salvation Army Band, followed by the
lighting of the tree at 7:30 p.m.
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November 15,
2008 |
Oakville Santa Claus Parade
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The Oakville Santa Claus Parade
has been delighting families, residents and visitors for over 50 years.
Come early and reserve your spot on the parade route as it winds its way
through downtown Oakville at approximately 9:00a.m. Call (905)
815-5981 for more information, or visit the
website.
Hosted by the Town of Oakville
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November 28 to December 21,
2008 |
Christmas in Downtown Oakville
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Enjoy your holiday shopping in beautiful downtown
Oakville, featuring over 450 fine shops, services and eateries
"Christmas in Downtown Oakville” brings together the warmth and
friendliness found in a downtown, featuring strolling carollers and
festive horse drawn holiday wagon-rides with Santa, along historic
Lakeshore Road every weekend. Truly an unforgettable holiday
shopping experience.
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TBA, 2009 |
Fabulous February
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Fall in Love in
Downtown Oakville is the theme of Downtown Oakville’s third
annual Fabulous February that is sure to be full of events, activities,
and romance for everyone. Saturday, February 9th, 2008 is
the official kick off day when Downtown Oakville will get ready for the
legendary Saint Valentine. The galleries have teamed up to
celebrate art, chocolate, wine, and Valentine’s Day.
Following Valentine’s
Day the restaurants will kick off “A Taste of Downtown Oakville”
– Downtown Oakville's Winter Culinary Event. From February 15th
to 29th, 2008, over 15 first-rate restaurants will be
offering pre-fixe signature lunch and dinner options. Prix-Fixe lunch
menus will be offered from $10.00 and dinner menus from $35.00 per
person. This is a great opportunity to sample some of Oakville’s
renowned gourmet cuisine. PARTICIPATING
RESTAURANTS AND MENUS
Many retailers will also
be offering sales throughout the month. This is Downtown Oakville’s
major winter shopping event so don’t miss these great deals.
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TBA, 2009 |
Fashion Week
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The Downtown Oakville BIA, along with the businesses
of downtown Oakville, is thrilled to announce the first annual Downtown
Oakville Fashion Week. Throughout the week, the downtown Oakville
fashion and beauty retailers will be coming together to offer a series
of in-store events and promotions during the week of April 10th to April
17th, 2008. To kick-off the event, the Downtown Oakville BIA will be
hosting the first ever Downtown Oakville Fashion Show at the Oakville
Club on Thursday, April 10th, 2008 from 7pm – 9pm. This is a great
opportunity to get the latest looks for the spring and summer seasons.
More Information
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For more information
on any of these exciting events
contact
the Downtown Oakville BIA
Tel.: (905) 844-4520 or Fax: (905) 844-1154
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