👋 I know… even mentioning the f-word “fall” might feel a little triggering when we’re still soaking up summer ☀️. But registration for fall recreational programs is opening this week! From swimming lessons to art classes, spots can go fast — so check out what’s happening in your neighbourhood and secure your place early.

There are plenty of free events happening this week—check them out below. Wishing you a wonderful week soaking up summer with your little ones!

-Mayhem Mamas

📅 Mark Your Calendar – Fall Program Registration Opens Soon!

• Brampton - Residents: Aug 18, 6:00 AM | Learn to Swim/Skate: Sep 3, 6:00 AM | Non-residents: Sep 8, 6:00 AM

• Caledon - Residents: Aug 20, 7:00 AM | Non-residents: Aug 27, 7:00 AM

• Mississauga - Residents: Aug 11, 7:00 AM | Non-residents: Aug 18, 7:00 AM

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

🔥 Fireside at Claireville | BRAMPTON
Thursday, August 14 | 5:30 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Claireville Conservation Area
Cost: $3 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Experience summer evenings around a campfire with roasted apples and marshmallows. Bring your own picnic dinner and enjoy nature activities. Indoor washrooms available, but spaces are limited so arrive early!

🌙 Mount Pleasant Night Market | BRAMPTON
Thursday, August 14 | 4:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Mount Pleasant Village Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Evenings of local eats, live entertainment, and community fun. Enjoy food vendors, market vendors, free kids' activities, and family-friendly entertainment—all in a vibrant street setting. Perfect for dinner on the go!

🎵 Music in the Park | CALEDON
Thursday, August 14 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Dennison Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment featuring local artists and a wide variety of musical genres in a beautiful outdoor setting.

🎬 Movie Nights Under the Stars: Despicable Me 4 | MISSISSAUGA
Thursday, August 14 | 8:00 PM–10:00 PM (Pre-show at 7:30 PM)
Location: Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
The city's largest free outdoor movie screening featuring Despicable Me 4! Bring blankets and chairs for the interactive pre-show and special giveaways.

🎨 Play in the Park | MISSISSAUGA
Thursday, August 14 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
Location: Barondale Green
Cost: FREE | Age: 6 to 12 years old
🔗 Event Details
Free supervised drop-in outdoor program featuring organized games, sports, crafts, and theme days. Qualified staff trained in HIGH FIVE® principles keep kids active all day.

🎪 Royal Canadian Circus (Final Days) | MISSISSAUGA
August 14-17 | Various showtimes
Location: The Dixie Outlet Mall
Cost: $40-$60 | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Last weekend to catch this spellbinding journey filled with thrilling acts and high production value! Show length is approximately 2 hours including a 30-minute intermission.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

🎬 Movies Under The Stars: Captain America | BRAMPTON
Friday, August 15 | 8:30 PM
Location: Chinguacousy Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy free family-friendly outdoor movie screenings. Bring blankets and chairs—popcorn is provided! Weather permitting, so keep an eye on the forecast.

🏊‍♀️ Free Drop-in Swim | BRAMPTON
Friday, August 15 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy free drop-in swimming sessions generously sponsored by Tim Hortons. Perfect way to cool off on a hot summer evening!

🎵 Friday Night Patio Series | BRAMPTON
Friday, August 15 | 7:00 PM
Location: Garden Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Your go-to summer night out for intimate outdoor performances! Each week brings fresh sounds, from soulful singer-songwriters to high-energy bands.

🇯🇵 Japan Festival (Day 1/3) | MISSISSAUGA
Friday, August 15 | 5:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Mississauga Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Canada's largest Japanese cultural festival featuring traditional music, martial arts, anime, tech exhibits, vendors, food, and interactive demonstrations. Three days of amazing cultural immersion!

🎪 Port Credit Busker Fest (Day 1/3) | MISSISSAUGA
Friday, August 15 | 7:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Port Credit Memorial Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Weekend of mind-blowing street performances featuring acrobats, fire jugglers, magicians, musicians, live music, and food trucks! Get ready for circus acts, magic, acrobatics, juggling, and comedy from around the globe.

🎵 Mississauga Summer Concert Series | MISSISSAUGA
Friday, August 15 | 7:00 PM–8:30 PM
Location: Streetsville Village Square
Cost: FREE | Age: Family-friendly
🔗 Event Details
Enjoy live musical performances by local, up-and-coming artists in a beautiful family-friendly outdoor setting.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

🛒 Brampton Farmers' Market | BRAMPTON
Saturday, August 16 | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Downtown Brampton
Cost: FREE ENTRY | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
This year's market stretches along Main Street offering a lively and walkable experience in the heart of the city. Multiple farmers, artisan, and food vendors to explore!

🎬 Saturday Night Movies | BRAMPTON
Saturday, August 16 | 6:00 PM (Character meet & greets at 5:00 PM)
Location: Garden Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
A Brampton summer tradition featuring two family-friendly films. Enjoy character meet & greets and special activities before the movie. Popcorn provided—just bring blankets and chairs!

🌱 Play, Learn and Grow in the Park | CALEDON
Saturday, August 16 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Location: Caledon East Park
Cost: FREE | Age: Ages 0-6 with their families
🔗 Event Details
A social event with hands-on activities for children 0–6 and their families. Connect with neighbours, explore local programs, and play outdoors. Advance registration required!

🇯🇵 Japan Festival (Day 2/3) | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, August 16 | 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Mississauga Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Day 2 of Canada's largest Japanese cultural festival continues with traditional music, martial arts, anime, tech exhibits, vendors, food, and interactive demonstrations.

🎪 Port Credit Busker Fest (Day 2/3) | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, August 16 | 1:00 PM–11:00 PM
Location: Port Credit Memorial Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Day 2 of this amazing street theatre festival! Enjoy mind-blowing performances with acrobats, fire jugglers, magicians, musicians, live music, and food trucks by the lake.

🏛️ Saturday Family Fun | MISSISSAUGA
Saturday, August 16 | 12:00 PM–4:00 PM
Location: Bradley Museum
Cost: FREE | Age: Families
🔗 Event Details
Free drop-in afternoons with crafts and outdoor games beside the historic barn, offering a relaxed rural feel perfect for families looking to escape the city bustle.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

🇯🇵 Japan Festival (Day 3/3) | MISSISSAUGA
Sunday, August 17 | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Location: Mississauga Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Final day of Canada's largest Japanese cultural festival! Don't miss the traditional music, martial arts, anime, tech exhibits, vendors, food, and interactive demonstrations.

🎪 Port Credit Busker Fest (Day 3/3) | MISSISSAUGA
Sunday, August 17 | 1:00 PM–7:00 PM
Location: Port Credit Memorial Park
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Final day of this incredible street theatre festival! Soak up the summer vibes by the lake with acrobats, fire jugglers, magicians, musicians, live music, and food trucks.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19

🎨 Air Dry Clay Keychains | MISSISSAUGA
Tuesday, August 19 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM
Location: Frank McKechnie Library
Cost: FREE | Age: 12-24 years
🔗 Event Details
Creative crafts session perfect for teens and young adults. Online registration is not available—admittance on the day is first come, first served!

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20

🧘‍♀️ Fresh Air Fitness (Yoga) | MISSISSAUGA
Wednesday, August 20 | 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Location: Celebration Square
Cost: FREE | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
Outdoor yoga class led by qualified instructors, fully accessible with modified workouts for all fitness levels. No registration, fee, or equipment required—just bring your own towel and/or yoga mat. Weather permitting!

ONGOING ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

🏊‍♀️ Professor's Lake - Inflatable Water Park | BRAMPTON
Open 7 days/week | 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Location: Professor's Lake Recreation Centre
Cost: $26.52 for 1 hour 50 minute timeslot | Age: 6+
🔗 Event Details
This unique, family-friendly water feature provides hours of outdoor fun with multiple challenges and obstacles to keep all ages entertained. All participants must adhere to the City of Brampton's Aquatic Admission Standards.

⛳ Jurassic Putt | BRAMPTON
Open daily | 12:00 PM–9:00 PM
Location: Chinguacousy Park
Cost: $8+ | Age: All ages
🔗 Event Details
A prehistoric adventure where towering dinosaurs roam lush landscapes. Embark on a thrilling journey through 18 uniquely themed golf holes, navigating Brachiosaurus tails, dense Jurassic foliage, and T-Rex jaws!

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