Halloween fun at Royal Botanical Gardens

The great pumpkin trail returns to RBG from Oct. 20 to 22 and Oct. 27 to 29 at Hendrie Park.

Hundreds of jack-o-lanterns are lit by candlelight, and you can enjoy live entertainment, pumpkin themed activities and fall inspired treats. New this year, you'll get to explore a new path that takes you to a mini midway exhibition, featuring rides and inflatables set up at Cherry Hill Gate.

More information: rbg.ca/pumpkintrail

Zero Waste Drop-off Day

Take your broken or unwanted electronics to the upcoming Zero Waste Drop-off Day.

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: Burlington Centre Parking Lot, 777 Guelph Line

There will also be Terracycle Zero Waste bins on site to accept more unique waste items, such as Brita water filters, reusable plastic containers and lids, batteries, ink cartridges, and used PPE.

Volunteers from Burlington Repair Cafe will be in attendance to help fix your broken or damaged household items.

More information: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/programs/zero-waste-events/

Monday, October 2, 2023
7pm - Algonquin Theatre, Main Street, Huntsville
With special guest, Joyce Jonathan Crone, President & Founder, Hope Arises Project Inc.
Sponsored by: The Great Vine 

The screening of this film is timed as closely as possible with, and to honour, the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day which both take place on September 30th to commemorate the painful history and ongoing impact of residential schools on indigenous people in Canada. 

An epic account of the life of Cree matriarch Aline Spears that spans generations, Marie Clements’ Bones of Crows is a powerful indictment of the abuse of Indigenous peoples as well as a stirring story of resilience and resistance. This is the feature movie that forms the foundation of the CBC 5-part series. We hope you share this important story together at our big screen presentation.

Fearless in its denunciation of centuries of oppressive policies by Canadian governments and institutions, Bones of Crows is also a memorable paean to the resilience and determination of those who survived the residential schools — and especially those, like Aline, who sought to bring their oppressors’ crimes to light.

Canada | 2022
Director: Marie Clements
Principal Cast: Grace Dove, Phillip Forest Lewitski, Rémy Girard
127m | English, Cree, ʔayʔajuθəm, Italian
Content advisory: content relating to residential schools; child abuse, sexual and psychological abuse, racism.  Support is available 24 hours a day for anyone affected by their experience at residential schools and for those who may be triggered by content dealing with residential schools, child abuse, emotional trauma, and racism. The national Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available at 1-866-925-4419.

Reel Alternatives Huntsville is a not-for-profit organization, committed to presenting quality Canadian and International film to enrich the cultural experience of the community. Reel Alternatives Huntsville gratefully acknowledges our partnership with Film Circuit, presented by TIFF, and its sponsors and supporters. For more information about Film Circuit and to view a full list of their sponsors and supporters, please visit tiff.net/filmcircuit.

Woodview's Family Fall Fair

You're invited to attend Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services' Family Fall Fair.

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Time: 3 to 6 p.m.

Location: 69 Flatt Road, Burlington

The fair will include a bouncy castle, petting zoo, games, activities, popcorn, a barbecue, and music from Mr. Ben.

RSVP by Oct. 5 and you'll receive a free swag bag.

Visit Woodview Mental Health & Autism Services' web page for information about their programs and services.

Climate Action Day

Join BurlingtonGreen at the BG Eco-Hub by the beach to learn about how you can take action on climate change.

Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023

Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Location: BG Eco-Hub, 1094 Lakeshore Rd.

Electric vehicle ambassadors will be in attendance to share information and will have a variety of electric vehicles available for free test drives.

City staff will be there to share information about the Better Homes Burlington pilot program which helps homeowners understand the options and incentives available for home energy upgrades.

Tickets will be sold for your chance to win either a pedal-powered bike or an e-bike. Proceeds from the raffle will support BurlingtonGreen.

There will also be eco-trivia spin to win, pollinator seed ball making, a beach litter clean-up and more.

More information: https://www.burlingtongreen.org/events/action-on-climate-day/

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Canada invites you to participate in the Run for Burlington supporting Joseph Brant Hospital Foundation on October 1, 2023 at Spencer Smith Park.

There is a 3 km and 5 km run, as well as a 1 km family run.

More information: https://runforburlington.ca/