Mississauga’s summer is a celebration of urban vibrancy. From world-class golf at the CPKC Women’s Open to international festivals, outdoor concerts, and free community programming at Celebration Square, the city turns into a playground of global culture and homegrown pride.
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This guide was created in partnership with Visit Mississauga and written by Go Canada staff.
Mississauga’s summer calendar isn’t just full - it’s overflowing. From high-profile sports events like the CPKC Women’s Open, Canada’s only LPGA Tour stop, to cultural showcases and outdoor concerts in every corner of the city, it’s a season built for getting outside and joining the crowd.
FREE ACTIVITIES IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Canada Day celebrations and Jackalope, Mississauga’s signature urban sports festival, brought tens of thousands to Celebration Square earlier in the summer. If you missed them, there’s still plenty of summer fun left to enjoy at the square. Families can splash in the fountain from morning until early evening and graze from rotating food trucks into the night. Fresh Air Fitness sessions on Wednesday evenings blend Zumba, total‑body workouts and yoga, running from June 4 to September 10. Movie Nights take over Thursdays; pre‑show starts at 7:30 pm and the film rolls at 8 pm. The Central Lions Farmers Market adds a daytime rhythm, drawing crowds every Wednesday through mid‑October for local produce and artisan goods. Music lovers can catch Amphitheatre Unplugged on Wednesday evenings in August for intimate concerts under the stars. These free, open‑air gatherings ground the community and set the tone for the bigger celebrations to come.
THE WORLD'S BEST TEE OFF AT CPKC
The headline event of Mississauga’s summer is the CPKC Women’s Open, Canada’s only LPGA Tour stop. From August 18 – 24, the historic Mississauga Golf and Country Club welcomes the world’s best female golfers, offering a rare chance to see world-class golf up close.
Spectators can purchase general admission for the core tournament dates (Aug 20 – 24) and enjoy not just elite sport but also a festival‑style grounds experience with food vendors, fan zones and family activities. The tournament supports children’s charities through the CPKC’s community program, underscoring Mississauga’s social conscience.
With world‑class athletes, scenic fairways and a lively spectator village, the CPKC Women’s Open epitomizes Mississauga’s ambition to host marquee events that are both elite and inclusive.
FESTIVALS IN FULL BLOOM
The summer festival season kicks off with RED FM’s Summer Bhangra Jam on August 9, an exuberant Punjabi music festival. It fills Celebration Square with international stars, dance performances, fashion stalls and a children’s zone from noon until late at night.
Two weeks later, the lakefront comes alive for Port Credit Busker Fest. From August 15 – 17, the streets of Port Credit and Memorial Park become an outdoor theatre with magicians, acrobats and circus performers.
On the same weekend, Japan Festival Canada (August 15 – 17) celebrates its 10th anniversary, bringing taiko drumming, J‑pop acts and Japanese street food to Celebration Square. The following week, Mississauga Italfest (August 22 – 23) continues the global tour with Italian food, music, bocce courts and an interactive heritage pavilion.
On Labour Day weekend, MuslimFest returns to Celebration Square (Aug 29 – 31). The award‑winning festival features Islamic art and music, spoken‑word performances and a bustling bazaar, with operating hours ranging from early afternoon to late evening.
The city’s diversity shines again during the Mississauga Hong Kong Festival (Aug 30 – Sep 1) – featuring the World Kong Cup. Held at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre sportsplex, the event combines a 7‑a‑side soccer tournament with Hong Kong–inspired food trucks, game stalls, a talent show, as well as photography and design competitions.
Early September brings the Egyptian Coptic Festival (Sep 5 – 6), a free, family‑friendly celebration of Egyptian culture with music, traditional food and vendor booths. That same weekend, Port Credit hosts the Southside Shuffle (Sep 5 – 7), a blues & jazz festival filling Memorial Park and Lakeshore Road with more than a hundred blues and jazz acts over three days.
Later in September the spotlight turns to Philippine Festival Mississauga (Sep 12 – 14), a vibrant three‑day celebration of Filipino culture that welcomed 55,000 attendees in 2024. It offers games, dance, music and authentic cuisine, with free admission for all ages.
The month concludes with AfroCan Roots & Rhythms Fest (Sep 19 – 20), a showcase of African music, food and crafts, and the Arts of the Middle East Festival (Sep 26 – 27), which invites everyone to explore Middle Eastern arts, music and cuisine.
LOOKING AHEAD
Mississauga’s events calendar extends beyond summer. The city will host the 2026 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the national women’s curling championship, from January 23 to February 1, 2026 at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre. This marks the first time the Scotties will take place in the Greater Toronto Area and is expected to draw fans and teams from across the country.
A CITY AS A CANVAS
From international festivals to community fitness sessions and world‑class golf, Mississauga proves that culture is not confined to museums or concert halls. It spills into streets and parks, squares and fairways. With a packed schedule through August and September, 2025 is the perfect time to experience Mississauga’s cultural canvas in person. Whether you’re cheering on LPGA stars, dancing at a bhangra jam, or sampling Jollof rice under the trees of Streetsville, the city invites you to add your own brushstroke to its ever‑evolving masterpiece.
Go Canada Staff
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