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The Perfect Bite

1:00 p.m. · Hyatt Place, Luxe Convention Centre

The Perfect Bite , presented by Secret City in collaboration with Netflix , brings its sold-out murder mystery dinner experience to Mississauga, inspired by the thrilling world of Netflix's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Step into an exclusive culinary event hosted by acclaimed Chef Maribelle Moore , where a delicious four-course meal quickly becomes the scene of a gripping mystery . Interact with live actors, uncover secrets, and become part of the story as the evening unfolds around you.

THE iDENTiTY CRiSiS and Bangerz Brass

2:00 p.m. · The Rec Room

Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at The Rec Room Square One as The iDENTiTY CRiSiS takes the stage live with Perfectly Ravishing . The evening also features co-headliners Bangerz Brass and special guest DJ Rich Sweet , bringing a high-energy mix of live entertainment, brass band favourites, and crowd-pleasing beats. Whether you're a longtime fan or looking for a fun night out in Mississauga, this dynamic lineup promises an exciting evening of local talent and great music.

The Perfect Bite

2:00 p.m. · Hyatt Place, Luxe Convention Centre

The Perfect Bite , presented by Secret City in collaboration with Netflix , brings its sold-out murder mystery dinner experience to Mississauga, inspired by the thrilling world of Netflix's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Step into an exclusive culinary event hosted by acclaimed Chef Maribelle Moore , where a delicious four-course meal quickly becomes the scene of a gripping mystery . Interact with live actors, uncover secrets, and become part of the story as the evening unfolds around you.

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The BFUTR Global Tech Summit 2026

2:00 a.m. · The International Centre

November 19 @ 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST November 20 @ 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST BFUTR 2026 brings together technology professionals, industry leaders, employers and innovators for two days of conversations, career opportunities, networking and learning at the International Centre in Mississauga. Under this year’s theme, Reprogramming the Enterprise: Technology, Talent & Leadership , BFUTR will explore how emerging technologies, evolving talent strategies and new approaches to leadership are reshaping the future of work and business.

Christmas in The Village

12:00 p.m. · Streetsville Village Square

Christmas in the Village returns to Streetsville for its 11th annual holiday celebration! m. m. m. for a festive weekend filled with holiday cheer in the heart of historic Streetsville. The festivities begin Friday evening with live music from The Canadiana Band , followed by the beloved Tree Lighting Ceremony , hosted by CBC News Peel’s Nav Nanwa .

An Evening of Piano: A City in Tune Exhibition

2:00 p.m. · Adamson Estate

Experience an unforgettable evening of live music at the historic Adamson Estate, where the stories and artists featured in A City in Tune will come to life through a special after-hours performance. The evening will feature award-winning Mississauga vocalist Heather Christine and acclaimed Canadian pianist Bill King , whose talents and contributions to the music community make them ideal performers to celebrate the exhibition.

The Perfect Bite

2:00 p.m. · Hyatt Place, Luxe Convention Centre

The Perfect Bite , presented by Secret City in collaboration with Netflix , brings its sold-out murder mystery dinner experience to Mississauga, inspired by the thrilling world of Netflix's Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery. Step into an exclusive culinary event hosted by acclaimed Chef Maribelle Moore , where a delicious four-course meal quickly becomes the scene of a gripping mystery . Interact with live actors, uncover secrets, and become part of the story as the evening unfolds around you.

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Free · Waterfront

Explore the newly opened Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area

Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, Lakeview

Built on the former site of the coal fired Lakeview Generating Station and named for the late Mississauga councillor who championed its restoration, this new waterfront conservation area adds several kilometres of trail and boardwalk along Lake Ontario, with restored wetland and meadow habitat. Reached via Marie Curtis Park on the Waterfront Trail.

Free · Trail

Follow the Cooksville Creek Trail

Cooksville Creek Trail, Cooksville

A paved, easy multi use path through Cooksville's green corridor, linking Richard Jones Park and Mississauga Valley Park before continuing south toward Lakeshore Road and the Waterfront Trail. A good flat route for walking, jogging or an easy bike ride.

Free · Park

Take in the aviation history at Paul Coffey Park

Paul Coffey Park, Malton

A large community park in Malton built around an adventure playground with a fairytale theme, complete with castles, turrets and dragon slides, plus a splash pad, trails and picnic areas. A retired Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck fighter jet sits on display near the park, a nod to Malton's roots as a hub of Canadian aircraft manufacturing.

Free · Waterfront

Spend a day at Lakefront Promenade Park

Lakefront Promenade Park, Lakeview

A 40-hectare waterfront park in Lakeview with an unsupervised beach, a boardwalk, a splash pad, beach volleyball courts and a marina with slips for visiting boats. One of the most complete free lakefront destinations in the city, with trails and picnic spots along the shore.

Free · Indoor

Escape the weather at Hazel McCallion Central Library

Hazel McCallion Central Library, City Centre

The city's flagship library in City Centre, reopened after a major renovation with a fourth-floor Sky Reading Lounge enclosed in glass with panoramic views over Celebration Square. Admission is free, and the building also has a maker space, a gaming lounge and quiet study areas, a solid rainy-day alternative to the city's outdoor spots.

Free · Heritage

Wander the heritage grounds of Adamson Estate

Adamson Estate, Lakeview

A 13-acre waterfront property in Lakeview built around a 1920s manor house, gatehouse and barn, with grounds that are now a public park along the Waterfront Trail. Free parking and a small beach make it an easy stop for a lakeside walk or a picnic among the historic buildings.

Free · Garden

Stroll the woodlot and gardens at Cawthra Park

Cawthra Park, near Cawthra Road and the QEW

Once the private grounds of the 1926 Cawthra-Elliot family estate near Cawthra Road and the QEW, this property was purchased by the City of Mississauga in 1974 and opened for passive park use. Its surrounding woodlot is provincially recognized habitat for the endangered Jefferson salamander, making it one of the city's more ecologically significant green spaces.

Free · Civic Square

Take in free events and skating at Celebration Square

Celebration Square, City Centre

The civic heart of City Centre hosts free concerts, movie nights and cultural festivals through the summer, with the reflecting pool converted into an outdoor skating rink each winter. A splash pad and turf lawn make it a year round gathering spot right next to the Hazel McCallion Central Library and Square One.

Free · Waterfront

Watch the boats from J.C. Saddington Park

J.C. Saddington Park, Port Credit

This waterfront park at the mouth of the Credit River was built on land reclaimed from a former landfill during 1970s waterfront planning. Looped paths, picnic areas, a playground and an informal amphitheatre sit within view of the red and white Port Credit Lighthouse, one of the most photographed structures in the city.

Free · Heritage

Walk the streets of Meadowvale Village, Ontario's first heritage district

Meadowvale Village, Old Derry Road at Second Line West

Designated in 1980, this was Ontario's first Heritage Conservation District, preserving a 19th century mill village along Old Derry Road and Second Line West by the Credit River. Dozens of historic homes and buildings remain largely unaltered, with heights rarely exceeding two storeys, making a stroll through the village core feel like stepping back into Mississauga's pioneer era.

Free · Nature

Walk the Sawmill Valley Trail through Erin Mills

Sawmill Valley Trail, Erin Mills

A multi-use trail following Sawmill Creek through a wooded ravine alongside the University of Toronto Mississauga campus, linking up with the broader Credit River trail network near Erindale Park. A mix of paved path, boardwalk and dirt trail makes it popular for walking, running and birdwatching.

Free · Heritage

Visit the Dixie Union Chapel and Cemetery

Dixie Union Chapel and Cemetery, Dundas Street East

A stone chapel built in 1837 by early Toronto Township settlers to replace a shared 1816 log church used by Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian congregations. Designated a historic site in 1974 as one of Ontario's oldest union chapels, it still stands beside a public cemetery with burials dating back to 1810.

Free · Trail

Fish, walk or cool off at Lake Aquitaine Park

Lake Aquitaine Park, Meadowvale

A paved, wheelchair-accessible trail circles this human-made stormwater lake near Derry Road in Meadowvale, with an outdoor fitness circuit, a fishing dock stocked with bass, perch and crappie, and a spray pad for summer. The lake feeds into the Credit River, and the park stays open from dawn until 11 p.m.

Free · Trail

Walk the new river valley trails at Credit Meadows Park

Credit Meadows Park, Churchill Meadows

Newly built multi-use trails link a parking area off Creditview Road to the former Harris Lands by way of two pedestrian bridges over the Credit River, with the first phase completed in July 2025. A quieter, newer stretch of river valley trail on the city's west side, through Churchill Meadows.

Free · Garden

See Mississauga's rhododendron collection bloom at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens

Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens, Lakeshore Road West

A free garden on Lakeshore Road West at the edge of Port Credit, built around a large collection of rhododendrons and azaleas that Mississauga hybridizer Dr. Joseph Brueckner donated and helped plant beginning in the 1970s. The grounds were renamed in his honour in 2008 and stay open to walk through year round, dawn to 11 p.m., though the floral displays peak each May and June.

Free · Park

Cool off and explore the trails at Huron Park

Huron Park, 830 Paisley Boulevard West, Cooksville

A long-running city park in Cooksville, built on former farmland once owned by the Callanan family and opened in 1967 on 55 acres south of Dundas Street. Home to the Huron Park Recreation Centre, the city's oldest continuously operating multi-use recreation facility, the outdoor grounds include a splash pad each summer, outdoor volleyball courts and a network of trails, free and open to the public from dawn to 11 p.m.