• Brampton Celebrates Lunar New Year

    Brampton City Hall 2 Wellington St W, Brampton, Ontario, Canada

    The City of Brampton invites residents to embrace East Asian culture with a special celebration at City Hall. Enjoy live performances and free traditional cuisine as we welcome the Year of the Horse. Celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and spirit of the East Asian community. In partnership with the Brampton Chinese Business Association, residents are invited to a reception featuring live performances and traditional food.​ […]

    Free
  • Maple Magic

    Bradley Museum 1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    Mississauga’s annual maple syrup festival includes a variety of maple-themed activities for all ages. Learn about the Indigenous origins of the maple harvest, experience the process of making maple syrup, indulge in pancakes with real maple syrup, and enjoy crafts, games and guided tours of the site. Please note: This is a paid event and tickets can be purchased online. This event will be held […]

    Free – $7.10
  • Puppet Festival Mississauga

    Maja Prentice Theatre 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga +3 more

    Looking for things to do in Mississauga with the family this March Break? Treat your family to quality theatre at Puppet Festival Mississauga this March Break. Puppet Festival Mississauga (formerly named Bridges Festival) is an International Festival of Puppetry and Animation. Puppet Festival Mississauga presents puppet shows curated for audiences of all ages. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world of puppetry, where imagination takes centre stage. […]

  • A Puppet Show From Egypt | Om Kolthoum (Roaming)

    Crane Creations Theatre Company 210-2359 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    In this captivating solo performance, a master puppeteer brings the legendary artist to life with extraordinary emotional depth. Puppet Festival Mississauga proudly presents a rare and intimate tribute to one of the Arab world’s greatest musical icons, Om Kalthoum. In this captivating solo performance, a master puppeteer brings the legendary artist to life with extraordinary emotional depth. Every gesture—even her signature handkerchief—is recreated with meticulous […]

  • A Fairy Tale Puppet Show | Under The Stars

    A Fairy Tale Puppet Show | Under The Stars
    Mississauga Living Arts Centre 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    We invite you on a magical journey! Under the Stars, is a playful and imaginative retelling of the classic tale Hansel and Gretel, first written down by Brothers Grimm. Told with humour, simplicity, and heartfelt charm, this inventive production blends actors and puppets to bring the beloved story to life for a new generation. The show follows two courageous siblings who, abandoned deep in the […]

  • A Fairy Tale Puppet Show | Under The Stars

    A Fairy Tale Puppet Show | Under The Stars
    Mississauga Living Arts Centre 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    We invite you on a magical journey! Under the Stars, is a playful and imaginative retelling of the classic tale Hansel and Gretel, first written down by Brothers Grimm. Told with humour, simplicity, and heartfelt charm, this inventive production blends actors and puppets to bring the beloved story to life for a new generation. The show follows two courageous siblings who, abandoned deep in the […]

  • The Sunday Antique Market

    The Sunday Antique Market
    Small Arms Inspection Building 1352 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    The Sunday Antique Market (formerly at St. Lawrence Market) is a monthly antique and collectibles market bustling with unique and ever-changing pieces, including victorian jewellery to mid-century modern. Over 80 curated vendors from Ontario and Quebec bring their finds to this very special market at the historic Small Arms Inspection Building. Admission and parking is free.

  • Aragoz Puppet Making | Learn To Carve Your Own Puppet!

    Crane Creations Theatre Company 210-2359 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    Discover the art of making traditional Aragoz puppets with acclaimed puppeteer and artist Mohamed Fawzy Bakkar Join master puppeteer Mohamed Fawzy Bakkar for a rare, hands-on Aragoz puppet carving workshop, exploring one of Egypt’s most iconic and centuries-old puppet traditions. Recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage, the Aragoz is a bold, mischievous character traditionally performed in streets and marketplaces, captivating audiences with humor, […]

  • March Break Puppet Camp (Ages 5 – 12)

    Crane Creations Theatre Company 210-2359 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    March Break fun in Mississauga for kids 5–12: hands-on puppetry, crafts, theatre, and live shows from world-class artists. Puppet Festival Mississauga’s March Break Puppet Camp Looking for a fun and creative March Break experience? Puppet Festival Mississauga’s March Break Puppet Camp is the perfect place for kids ages 5–12 who love crafts, theatre, and puppets! Why Sign Your Child Up for a March Break Summer […]

  • A Puppet Show On A Bus | Caminando & Avlando

    A Puppet Show On A Bus | Caminando & Avlando
    Maja Prentice Theatre 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga

    Retrace le parcours d’une femme, Jeanne Nadjari, dont l’amour pour son cousin Henri la sauva pendant la seconde guerre Mondiale Caminando & Avlando retrace le parcours d’une femme, Jeanne Nadjari, dont l’amour pour son cousin Henri la sauva des camps de concentration pendant la seconde guerre mondiale. Cette miraculée, malgré une vie ponctuée d’exils, avança toujours droit son chemin, à la recherche de cette terre […]

  • A Bed Time Puppet Show | Good Night!

    A Bed Time Puppet Show | Good Night!
    Maja Prentice Theatre 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga

    Experience Good Night! a hilarious and imaginative bedtime adventure where nothing goes as planned! Good Night!: A Whimsical Object-Theatre Journey Into Bedtime Mayhem It’s late. Time to go to bed… but sleep is the last thing on our minds! The bed is uncomfortable, the pillow has a mind of its own, the blanket is too short, the pyjamas run away, and the comforter decides to […]

  • A FIlm Noir Puppet Show | Paper Cut

    A FIlm Noir Puppet Show | Paper Cut
    MiST Theatre 3359 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    Experience "Paper Cut" — an award-winning film-noir fantasy where dreams collide with reality! Paper Cut: A Film-Noir Fantasy of Puppetry and Object Theatre Step into a world of 1940s film-noir glamour and inventive object theatre with Paper Cut — a surreal, unforgettable performance. Acclaimed artist Yael Rasooly’s award-winning one-woman show has toured to 25 countries and 100+ festivals worldwide - and now it's coming to […]

  • A String Marionette Puppet Show | Samurai’s Daughter

    A String Marionette Puppet Show | Samurai’s Daughter
    Maja Prentice Theatre 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga

    Experience The Samurai’s Daughter a moving Japanese folktale about kindness, courage, and inner happiness The Samurai’s Daughter: A Journey of Kindness, Courage, and Inner Happiness The Samurai’s Daughter is a heart-warming theatrical adventure inspired by the Japanese folktale Hime with the Big Hat. The story is brought to life through Japanese culture and traditional performance techniques. Audiences are invited to follow the story of Ume, […]

  • A Puppet Show For Young Kids | Woods

    A Puppet Show For Young Kids | Woods
    Crane Creations Theatre Company 210-2359 Royal Windsor Dr, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    Enter a curious world that amazes and inspires as pieces of wood come together to form strange creatures, some hostile and some comical. Experience a magical, wordless puppet adventure where nature springs to life! WOODS is a Playful, Imaginative Journey Through a Living Forest Step into a world where anything can happen, where ordinary pieces of wood transform into hilarious, surprising, and mysterious creatures right […]

  • A String Marionette Puppet Show | Samurai’s Daughter

    A String Marionette Puppet Show | Samurai’s Daughter
    Maja Prentice Theatre 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga

    Experience The Samurai’s Daughter a moving Japanese folktale about kindness, courage, and inner happiness The Samurai’s Daughter: A Journey of Kindness, Courage, and Inner Happiness The Samurai’s Daughter is a heart-warming theatrical adventure inspired by the Japanese folktale Hime with the Big Hat. The story is brought to life through Japanese culture and traditional performance techniques. Audiences are invited to follow the story of Ume, […]

  • A FIlm Noir Puppet Show | Paper Cut

    A FIlm Noir Puppet Show | Paper Cut
    MiST Theatre 3359 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    Experience "Paper Cut" — an award-winning film-noir fantasy where dreams collide with reality! Paper Cut: A Film-Noir Fantasy of Puppetry and Object Theatre Step into a world of 1940s film-noir glamour and inventive object theatre with Paper Cut — a surreal, unforgettable performance. Acclaimed artist Yael Rasooly’s award-winning one-woman show has toured to 25 countries and 100+ festivals worldwide - and now it's coming to […]

  • A Bed Time Puppet Show | Good Night!

    A Bed Time Puppet Show | Good Night!
    Maja Prentice Theatre 3650 Dixie Road, Mississauga

    Experience Good Night! a hilarious and imaginative bedtime adventure where nothing goes as planned! Good Night!: A Whimsical Object-Theatre Journey Into Bedtime Mayhem It’s late. Time to go to bed… but sleep is the last thing on our minds! The bed is uncomfortable, the pillow has a mind of its own, the blanket is too short, the pyjamas run away, and the comforter decides to […]

  • Downey’s Easterfest

    Downey’s Easterfest
    Downey's Farm Market 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon, ON, Canada

    Downey’s Farm is EGG-cited to welcome back the Easter Bunny and his helpers will be back on the farm. Featuring: Easter Egg Hunt: Kids will collect Easter Eggs in a designated area. Eggs are collected and turned in for an Easter Treat! Easter Egg Seek n’ Find at the Farm Easter Story Wagon Ride Meet the Easter Bunny and his Helpers Farm Animals Magic Shows […]

  • Spring Canadian Pet Expo

    The International Centre 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    We’re excited to present 3 full days of fun for the whole family! Feline Fest: Area combining the CPE Cat Club TICA Cat Show plus curated cat product exhibitors Charming and entertaining entertainment featuring some of the talented pets around! Spring Exhibitor Marketplace: a place where some of the best pet-related businesses in the industry shine; shop till you drop with your furry companion. TRU […]

    $15 – $50

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