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Cool and cloudy Saturday, warmer Sunday with barely a drop of rain in the forecast. Neither day is a washout, which means the outdoor events are all go. The Egyptian Festival runs both days at Blair Road and is free. The carnival at Eastgate is open all weekend. Sunday warms up to 21°C — good timing for Mountsberg. Pick your day and go.
Robertson Amusements is set up at Eastgate Square through June 6, with rides, games, and carnival food running all day Saturday. Good option if you have kids who need something with a little more noise and motion. Rides are pay-per-ride — bring cash or check their site for wristband pricing.
Sat · 12:00 a.m. · Eastgate Square
The Annual Coptic Egyptian Festival lands at 1160 Blair Road on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission gets you authentic Egyptian food, live Coptic music and cultural performances, a kids' activity zone, and a marketplace with crafts and souvenirs. It runs Sunday too — same hours, same address.
Sat · 11:00 a.m. · 1160 Blair Road, Burlington · Free
The Egyptian Festival continues Sunday at 1160 Blair Road, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you missed Saturday or want a second pass at the food stalls, Sunday's 21°C forecast makes it the better outdoor day of the two. Still free, no tickets needed.
Sun · 11:00 a.m. · 1160 Blair Road, Burlington · Free
Free Family Open Studio at the Art Gallery of Burlington runs Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. This session is inspired by artist Roda Medhat's sculptural installation — kids can work with artist-instructors or explore independently. No registration listed; arrive anytime in the window.
Sun · 1:00 p.m. · Art Gallery of Burlington · Free
Pride in Nature at Mountsberg Conservation Area runs Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day includes interactive programming, live experiences, and nature-focused storytelling. Add-on Fun Packs are available online or at the gift shop — they include a meal ticket, a white t-shirt, and access to an on-site tie-dye station. Gate admission applies.
Sun · 12:00 a.m. · Mountsberg Conservation Area
Sixteen Mile Sports Complex in Oakville opens its expanded facility Saturday with a free public celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There's a scavenger hunt with prizes, try-it activities with local partners, and photo spots throughout the new spaces. Opening remarks with council members at 11 a.m. if you want to catch the ribbon-cutting moment.
Sat · 10:00 a.m. · Sixteen Mile Sports Complex · Free
Purr-fect Tales at Mississauga's MPL Main branch is a 45-minute cat-themed storytime for ages 3 to 6, Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Songs, rhymes, stories, and a simple craft at the end. Bring a caregiver — the program is designed for kids and adults together.
Sun · 2:30 p.m. · MPL Main branch · Free
The Robertson Amusements carnival is back open Sunday at Eastgate Square. Sunday's warmer temps make this the better of the two days for outdoor carnival time. Same setup as Saturday — rides, snacks, games.
Sun · 12:00 a.m. · Eastgate Square
Guided Garden Tours at Hendrie Park (Royal Botanical Gardens) run Saturday at 10:30 a.m. for one hour. Tour themes shift with what's in bloom, so late May should be a good moment in the rose and perennial sections. Add-on to general admission, first come first served — arrive a few minutes early.
Sat · 10:30 a.m. · Hendrie Park
Burlington Model Railway Club opens its Hidden Valley Park facility in Aldershot on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Three scales running: N and HO inside, G-scale garden railway outside weather permitting. Free admission with donations welcome — genuinely good for train-obsessed kids under 10.
Sat · 11:00 a.m. · Burlington Model Railway Club · Free
