Oakville Events

• A TASTE OF DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE

  September 17 - September 30, 2010

  Experience the finer things in food at “A Taste of Downtown Oakville.” From authentic Italian to Thai cuisine, pastries and French bistro flare, downtown brings you the world through food. Downtown Oakville’s autumn’s culinary event, whereby restaurants will be offering prix-fixe signature lunch and dinner options.

• DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE FALL FESTIVAL

  September 18, 2010

  Don’t miss this much-anticipated event attracting over 10,000 people. Beginning at 9:00 a.m. at The Towne Square, Downtown Oakville hosts a kick-off pancake breakfast. This is a great day to bring the kids downtown to enjoy an afternoon hayride, face painting and fresh-shucked corn on the cob. The most special part of Fall Festival is the kick-off to this season’s “A Taste of Downtown Oakville” with a day of appreciation of the finer things: fine wine, art and gastronomically pleasing delights.

• DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE TINY TOTS ON PARADE

  October 29, 2010

  The merchants of Downtown Oakville invite all of those with little kids to bring their small and scary ghosts and goblins to the 15th annual Tiny Tots on Parade! This is a safe, entertaining holiday event for the little ones to enjoy. Festivities begin in Towne Square at 10:00a.m.

• DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

  November 19, 2010

  Celebrate the lights, the magic, and the charm of downtown Oakville this Christmas as the businesses kick-off the holiday season with the official lighting of the Towne Square Tree. Santa, and his elves will be treating everyone to hot apple cider and holiday cheer. A special part of this evening is the annual downtown Christmas Carol-sing along with Oakville's Mayor and the Salvation Army Band. The fun begins at 7:00 p.m. in Towne Square, followed by the lighting of the tree at 7:30 p.m.

• OAKVILLE SANTA CLAUS PARADE

  November 20, 2010

  Hosted by the Town of Oakville

  The Oakville Santa Claus Parade has been delighting families, residents and visitors for over 60 years. Come early to reserve your spot on the parade route as it winds its way through Downtown Oakville starting at 9:00 a.m. For more information pleas visit www.oakvillesantaclausparade.ca and/or leave a message on the Santa hotline at 905-815-5981.

• HOLIDAY MAGIC IN DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE

  December 4 - December 24, 2010

  Discover the magic of the holiday season in Downtown Oakville. Enjoy your holiday shopping this year for a change as you escape stress of busy mall shopping. Surrender to the charm of Oakville’s old-world ambiance and new-world brand-names. Featuring over 450 shops, services and eateries, "Christmas in Downtown Oakville” brings people together with the warmth and friendliness found in our perfect downtown. Strolling Carolers and festive horse-drawn holiday wagon-rides with Santa, delight shoppers along historic Lakeshore Road every weekend. Truly an unforgettable holiday shopping experience.