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Victoria Day Weekend
With the long weekend ahead, it's the official start to summer 2023. What better way to celebrate than getting outside and enjoying all of the great events and activities Oakville has to offer?
There's always lots of fun things to do in town. Oakville News has your full guide to what's going on in town. Here's our complete list of events for this weekend, May 19-22, 2023.
If you're looking for Oakville's events every weekend, you no longer have to search multiple websites; we've searched them all for you. We want you to spend your time attending an event, not searching for them.
Friday and Saturday both have moderate to high chances of rain, but Sunday and Monday will offer temperatures between 15 and 25 with lots of sunshine.
Oakville Events: May 19, 20, 21 & 22
Friday, May 19, 2023
Weather forecast:
Daytime: Mix of sun and clouds, +22 (feels like +24), 20% chance of precipitation
Evening: Cloudy with showers, +19 (feels like +19), 50% chance of precipitation
Wind speed: 20 km/h, southwest
Events:
- Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti: Concert at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts with Classic Albums Live. The music of Led Zeppelin played note for note. (Read more here.)
- Candlelight Prayer & Songs: Taize music and prayers in the quiet stillness of a candlelit sanctuary of St. Aidan's Church. (Read more here.)
- Fast X: New blockbuster action film in the popular Fast and Furious franchise, starring Vin Diesel and dozens of Hollywood superstars, now playing in local theatres. (Read more here.)
- Rummage Sale: Annual garage sale at St. John's United Church. (Read more here.)
- David Rotundo Band: Acclaimed blues band will perform live at the Moonshine Cafe. (Read more here.)
Saturday, May 20, 2023
Weather forecast:
Daytime: Rain, +17 (feels like +16), 80% chance of precipitation
Evening: Chance of rain, +15 (feels like +13), 50% chance of precipitation
Wind speed: 25 km/h, west
Events:
- Civitan Farmers Market: Oakville’s longest running farmer’s market. All proceeds earned by the market stall rentals are donated to local Oakville charities. (Read more here.)
- Horticultural Society Plant Sale: Annual plant and garden sale. (Read more here.)
- Bronte Historical Society Opening Day: Bronte Historical Society celebrates its 35th Anniversary with free self guided tours of Sovereign House and a film showing. (Read more here.)
- Taste of Art on the Bluffs: Season opening of Bronte Historical Society. View work by artists who will exhibit at shows throughout the season. (Read more here.)
- Rummage Sale: Annual garage sale at St. John's United Church. (Read more here.)
- Bucket Drumming Workshops: Children's and family music activities with Bandology at Bronte Waterfront Park. Free and no pre-registration! (Read more here.)
- Morgan Davis: Blues musician Morgan Davis will perform live at the Moonshine Cafe. (Read more here.)
- Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti: Concert at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts with Classic Albums Live. The music of Led Zeppelin played note for note. (Read more here.)
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Weather forecast:
Daytime: Mainly sunny, +21 (feels like +21), 20% chance of precipitation
Night: Mainly sunny, +16 (feels like +15), 20% chance of precipitation
Wind speed: 15 km/h, north
Events:
- Victoria Day Fireworks and Food: Fireworks show and food fair hosted by the Oakville Crusaders Rugby Club. Entry and food must be purchased in advance. (Read more here.)
- Taste of Art on the Bluffs: Season opening of Bronte Historical Society. View work by artists who will exhibit at shows throughout the season. (Read more here.)
- Oakville's first Post Office: Museum opening. Learn the unique history of this little building and try writing with a quill pen. (Read more here.)
Monday, May 22, 2023
Happy Victoria Day! There are special hours and openings/closures around town today.
Listed below are some of the nearby fireworks displays in nearby communities.
Weather forecast:
Daytime: Sunny, +14 (feels like +13), 10% chance of precipitation
Wind speed: 15 km/h, east
Nearby Fireworks:
- Dundas Driving Park: Street fair with food and games from 4pm onwards. Show starts at 9:30 p.m.
- Ashbridges Bay in Etobicoke: Show begins at 9 p.m.
Looking for more information about one of this weekend's events? Full details, including locations, addresses, event times and prices, can all be found by clicking "Read more here" next to each listing.
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With the continued presence of COVID-19 transmission in the community, please remember to be safe and follow safety instructions when going out. While masks are no longer required in most places, it's still a welcome precaution for better protection in populated areas and places.
