JULY 1
Canada Day Strawberry Social - By-the-Lake! 11am-4pm, Joseph Brant Museum, Burlington (1240 North Shore Blvd.). Celebrate Canada Day with old-fashioned Strawberry Social! Have fresh strawberries & ice cream, enjoy culinary treats & join us along the beautiful waterfront. Take part in games, festive crafts, heritage activities & museum tours! Special live entertainment! Famous Trifles & Treasures Market! Admission free! 905-332-9888 www.museumsofburlington.com

3rd Annual City of Thorold Mayor's Canada Day Picnic. 11am-11pm. "Thorold is Canada's Most Patriotic City” with the most Canadian flags hanging per capita! Event held at the Battle of Beaverdams Park. The day will be filled with culture, live entertainment, BBQ and much more! 905-680-9477 / 905-680-2657.

Get ready for the party of summer 2009 and its FREE no admission for a superb day of fun in the sun! The merchants of the Bronte Business Improvement Area and the Town of Oakville invite you to Oakville’s Canada Day Celebration on Wednesday July 1st 2009, in beautiful Bronte Village (southwest Oakville) on Lake Ontario.  Bring your lawn chairs, hats, sunscreen, kiddies, and strollers and prepare to spend the day with us. Enjoy a sizzling day of summer fun, samplings of food outdoors, participating Bronte restaurants at old fashioned prices, and our Beer’nBurger garden in the park, serviced by our friends and sponsors, the Kinsmen Club of Oakville.  Between 11 and 4pm, there are loads of free things for kids to do this Canada Day Festival in Oakville boasts a fantastic talent line-up, all with no admission, a great value for families and people of all ages.  For more information visit www.brontevillage.net.

KooGle Theatre Company presents Rock Around the Clock: a 50's/60's revue show. Thursdays July 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2009 at 7:30pm. Central Park Bandshell (beside the Central Library on New Street).  Admission is pay-what-you-can. For more info call (905) 633-8788 www.koogletheatre.com.

Textures Craftworks presents "Pucci Please" an all-canine themed show featuring works in all media. Established in 1983, Textures is a combined effort of more than 50 area artisans, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 236 Locke St. S. in Hamilton.

Textures Craftworks presents their handcrafted home accessories show, "Would Colin  Justin Approve?" Established in 1983, Textures is a combined effort of more than 50 area artisans, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 236 Locke St. S. in Hamilton.

Textures Craftworks presents "Something to Crow About" - an unique selection of works in black! Established in 1983, Textures is a combined effort of more than 50 area artisans, and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 236 Locke St. S. in Hamilton.