October has arrived in Oakville, and there's lots to see and do this weekend! There are art shows, open houses, live theatre, sports, and two running events...including the return of the Oakville Half Marathon. There are also special events happening for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Oakville News has your full guide to what's going on in town. Here's our complete list of events for this weekend, September 30 to October 2, 2022.
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 going to an event, not searching for them.
According to the weather forecast, there will be sunshine and cooler temperatures for most of the weekend. This will be the first weekend of cooler temperatures of the season, with low chances of precipitation and daily temperatures around 15 degrees.
Oakville Events: September 30, October 1 & 2
Friday, September 30, 2022
Weather forecast:
Daytime: Sunny, +16 (feels like +16), 10% chance of precipitation
Night: Mainly clear, +12 (feels like +12), 20% chance of precipitation
Wind speed: 7 km/h, east
Events:
- Christine Friday: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Join Christine Friday as she connects us to the power of her Anishinaabek roots at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. A special event for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Tickets are free. (Read more here.)
- Bros: New romantic comedy now playing, starring and written by Billy Eichner. (Read more here.)
- Hanging By a Thread: Oakville Fibre Artists present their bi-annual art exhibit featuring 100 art pieces by 25 fibre artists in diverse mediums Free admission and parking! (Read more here.)
- Culture Days: Ongoing in Oakville. (Read more here.)
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Several ceremonies and special events are taking place in Oakville. (Read more here.)
Saturday, October 1, 2022
Weather forecast:
Daytime: Cloudy with sunny breaks, +17 (feels like +17), 30% chance of precipitation
Night: Cloudy with clear breaks, +15 (feels like +14), 30% chance of precipitation
Wind speed: 15 km/h, northeast
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.)
- Brent Butt: Creator and star of the hit TV show Corner Gas, Brent Butt returns to Oakville for one night with his hilarious live stand-up performance. (Read more here.)
- Howard Iron Works Print Fair: The Fourth (almost annual) Print Expo & Fair is returning to our museum in Oakville. PE&F is a free community event, for all ages, and held in a fully accessible facility. (Read more here.)
- Oakville Blades vs. Georgetown Raiders: Hockey game. Come cheer on your Oakville Blades hockey team. (Read more here.)
- Ponniyin Selvan: New Tamil-language action/adventure movie, now playing. (Read more here.)
- Kate Land Solo Show: A favourite in this annual series of shows by local artists, Kate Land will present something a little different for her solo exhibit this year. (Read more here.)
- Hanging By a Thread: Oakville Fibre Artists present their bi-annual art exhibit featuring 100 art pieces by 25 fibre artists in diverse mediums Free admission and parking! (Read more here.)
Sunday, October 2, 2022
Weather forecast:
Daytime: Sunny, +15 (feels like +14), 10% chance of precipitation
Night: Clear, +12 (feels like +10), 0% chance of precipitation
Wind speed: 20 km/h, northeast
Events:
- Oakville Half Marathon: Over 1,400 competitors will run in the first version of Oakville's race since 2019. (Read more here.)
- Bronte Beach Nurdle Hunt: Join us on the shores of Lake Ontario to pick up nurdles and spread awareness about this common type of microplastic pollution. (Read more here.)
- Open House at Lighthouse for Grieving Children and Families: Curious what goes on inside Lighthouse or just want to look around? Stop by and take a tour of our home to see where our groups are held and learn about the services we offer. (Read more here.)
- Blessing of the Animals: All pets and their owners are welcome at the St. Aidan's Blessing of the Animals event! Outdoors, weather permitting, inside if needed. (Read more here.)
- Hanging By a Thread: Oakville Fibre Artists present their bi-annual art exhibit featuring 100 art pieces by 25 fibre artists in diverse mediums Free admission and parking! (Read more here.)
- Kate Land Solo Show: A favourite in this annual series of shows by local artists, Kate Land will present something a little different for her solo exhibit this year. (Read more here.)
- CIBC Run for the Cure: Located in Burlington. When you join or support the CIBC Run for the Cure, you help provide hope to all Canadians impacted by breast cancer. (Read more here.)
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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