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Frolicking in a waterpark, ziplining and night-glow-kayaking over Heart Lake and checking out Brampton’s natural spaces on horseback are just three things you can do this summer in Brampton.
Treetop Trekking
You will find plenty of entertainment, food and fun in this list of 40+ awesome things to do in Brampton this summer:
1. Celebrate Canada’s Birthday
Celebrate Canada Day with plenty of fun activities and breathtaking fireworks.
Hosted by Jesse Jones, this year’s Canada Day main stage features local and rising stars Kat Pinhorn, Deejay T-JR, Quote The Raven, and Brampton’s own Leah Holtom. The evening continues with Teigen Gayse, James Barker Band, and Dallas Smith, who will be joined by a very special guest.
July 1, 2025
Chinguacousy Park
Free
2. Immerse in nature at Heart Lake Conservation
Enjoy outdoor fun with the beauty of nature as your backdrop at Heart Lake Conservation Park. From learning to fish in the lake or frolicking at a pool and splash pad to Watershed TreeCaching and boating, there is plenty to do at this TRCA-managed park.
Learn to fish – Register
Open Throughout Summer.
10818 Heart Lake Road
Brampton
$25.20 per car
3. Free Concerts
- Enjoy outdoor concerts featuring a weekly rotation of jazz, folk, orchestra, with the convenience of ample free parking, comfortable seating, and bar service for drinks and snacks. — Fridays, July 4-August 22@ Garden Square, 12 Main Street North, Brampton
- Experience every Thursday, from June 26 to September 4, the heart of the city will come alive with the sounds of talented local artists.
4. Wet ‘n’ Wild
Try out Canada’s longest bowl water slide, blast through adventure slides, try out mini slides, spray toys, a tipping bucket, and gallons of kid-sized fun await you in this ultimate family oasis.
Enjoy whimsical Bubble Parties, DJ beats poolside, magical character visits, and Dive-In Movies under the stars.
For adults, SHOCKWAVE After Hours offers exclusive 21+ parties with DJs, drinks, and glow foam. Plus, new Summer Nights let you enjoy the waterpark after sunset.
Photo Credit: Wet ‘n’ Wild
June 7 to September 7, 2025
7855 Finch Ave W, Brampton
$44.95 to $54.95
5. Brampton Rib & Beer Festival
Nothing says summer like the aroma of sizzling gourmet meats on the fired-up, smoking hot grills! The Brampton Ribfest is back for 2023, and they are bringing the best BBQ in Canada to Chinguacousy Park.
June 27 – 29, 2025
Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Road, Brampton
$2
6. Go Fishing
D0 you know you can fish for free without a license during National Fishing Week? Loafers Lake, Etobicoke Creek, Heart Lake, Professor’s Lake, West Humber River, and Levi’s Creek are all great places where you can cast a line in Brampton.
June 28 – July 6, 2025
Waterbodies in Brampton
Free
7. Free Movies
Bring your blanket or lawn chair to FREE family-friendly outdoor movie screenings.
Saturdays, June 14-August 30, 2025
Garden Square, 12 Main St N, Brampton
Free
8. Glow-in-the-Dark Kayak
Illuminated Escapes
Dive into the calm and clear waters of Heart Lake Conservation Area for a glow-in-the-dark kayaking adventure, surrounded by stunning views and charming lily pads.
Summer
10818 Heart Lake Road, Brampton
$41.65 & up
9. Hike Brampton’s longest trail
Explore Brampton City’s southern and northern boundaries through 17 kilometres of Etobicoke Creek Recreational Trail and enjoy sightings of urban wildlife as you meander through parks, urban forests and wildflower fields.
10. Go Horseback Riding
Credit: Claireville Ranch
Visit Claireville Ranch and go on a relaxing and peaceful journey on horseback. They offer one-hour trail rides that take you through woods, streams, fields and hills.
Weekends.
Claireville Ranch
8742 Claireville Conservation Rd, Brampton
$65 per person
11. Explore Brampton on a Bike
Explore Brampton on a bike and ride through spectacular valleys, trails, and historic landmarks, as well as the urban and rural settings of Brampton and Caledon. Download the map online.
Across Brampton
Free
12. Camp in your backyard
Enjoy the weekend camping at Indian Line Campground. Spend some time at the swimming pool children’s area, go cycling, hiking, canoeing or play your favourite sports for a fun-filled weekend.
Open throughout summer
7625 Finch Ave West, Brampton
Varies depending on the site
13. Enjoy a Hot Summer Day at Professor’s Lake
Professor’s Lake offers a beach, slide, water activities like paddle boating and canoeing and lots of other fun stuff! Pack a picnic to spend the day with the family. There is also a new inflatable water park on the lake for buoyant fun.
Open during summer
1660 North Park Drive, Brampton
Varies
Credit: City of Brampton
14. Mount Pleasant Night Market
Visit Mount Pleasant Village Square for an evening of local eats, live entertainment, and community fun. Enjoy food vendors, market vendors, free kids’ activities, and family-friendly entertainment—all in a vibrant street setting. It’s the perfect summer tradition you won’t want to miss!
Thursdays from July 3 to August 28, from 4 to 8 PM
563 Bovaird Drive East,
Brampton
Free
15. Test your monkey skills
Test your monkey skills, manoeuvre across swaying logs, scramble along with cables above the forest floor and maybe even bring out your inner Tarzan at Treetop Trekking.
Activities include: Zipline & Aerial Game Trek, Night Trek, Blue Heron Zipline, Red-Tailed Hawk Observation Course, Forest Bathing
Sunset Canopy Walk
Open Throughout Summer.
10818 Heart Lake Road
Brampton
Varies
16. Carabram Brampton’s Multicultural Event
Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13, 2025
Century Gardens Recreation Centre, 340 Vodden St E, Brampton
Free to $12
17. Get local treats from the Farmers’ Market
Enjoy fresh produce, delicious baked goods and other treats at the Brampton Farmers’ Market.
Saturdays, June 14 – October 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Along Main Street North from Theatre Lane to Queen Street, and Main Street South from Queen Street East to John Street.
Free
18. Pick Your Own Strawberries
Pick your own strawberries, apples and other produce at Big’s Apple Farm.
Open daily during the Summer
8674 Heritage Road
Brampton
Free
19. Or Some Raspberries
Visit Sunny Acre Farms for raspberries, red and black currants and garlic.
Starting July
9519 Winston Churchill Blvd, Norval
Free
20. The RoseBowl
The RoseBowl is a Hip Hop and R&B Festival featuring Brampton’s own emerging artists including TCSpades, KEZIAAMUSIC, and EverythingOShauN.
July 19, 2024
The Rose Studio, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
$10
21. East Coast Kitchen Party
All Maritimers and Mainlanders – and interested guests – are invited to indulge in the culture of the East Coast. Featuring performances by Screeched Inn and the Mainland Kitchen Band. An hour of foot stompin’ , toe tappin, hand clappin’, and authentic traditional Newfoundland music.
July 12 & 13, 2025
Garden Square, 12 Main Street North, Brampton
Free
22. Party in the Lanes
Get ready to groove at Party in the Lanes! Experience live music, delicious food, and a vibrant atmosphere as the lanes are transformed into a party paradise. Mark your calendars and get ready to dance the night away!
July 11 to 13, 2025
Downtown Brampton
Free
23. Brampton Fiesta Extravaganza
Brampton Fiesta Extravaganza is a 3-day festival featuring live performances, celebrity guests, cultural showcases, food vendors, marketplace booths, and family-friendly entertainment.
July 11 to 13, 2025
Chinguacousy Park, Brampton
Free
24. Jurassic Putt
Welcome to Jurassic Putt, a prehistoric adventure where towering dinosaurs roam lush landscapes. Embark on a thrilling journey through 18 uniquely themed golf holes, navigating Brachiosaurus tails, dense Jurassic foliage, and T-Rex jaws. Each hole transports you back to the age of dinosaurs, blending excitement with miniature golf fun.
9050 Bramalea Road
$8 & up
25. Vibrant Brampton Festival
Enjoy performances by local and international artists, Bollywood and Punjabi performers, food, shopping, magic shows, face painting and special projects for kids. Community art projects, free giveaways and lots more at this two-day festival.
July 18 & 19, 2025
Garden Square, Brampton
Free
26. Explore Brampton’s Trails
City of Brampton
From Esker Lake Recreational Trail, which takes you through Brampton’s parks, green spaces, and conservation areas, to the Chinguacousy Trail, there are plenty of natural spaces in Brampton.
27. Jambana One World Festival
Feel the rhythms of Reggae, World Beat, Soca, Gospel, Dance & Comedy. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and global diversity at JAMBANA!
August 4, 2025
Garden Square, Brampton
Free
28. Spray Pads/Outdoor Pools
Enjoy the various free spray pads and pools around the city, like Peel Village spray pad and Batsman Park. Also, check out this list of all spray pads and pools around Brampton.
Experience Brampton
29. Hockey Night in Brampton
Have a fun time at Hockey Night in Brampton featuring an all-star lineup of NHL players and hockey legends.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Brampton Sports Park
30. Jamaica Day
Experience Jamaica right here in Brampton through food, culture and various fun activities.
August 23 to 24, 2025
Brampton Sports Park
31. Shop till you drop
Support local by shopping at downtown Brampton stores. During August, the BIA also holds an “Endless Summer Sidewalk Sale.”
32. Claireville Conservation Area
This beautiful conservation area is great for bird watchers, bikers and hikers.
Open daily year-round
8180 Regional Road 50, Brampton
Free
33. Downtown Heritage Walking Tour
Go on a self-guided Brampton Downtown Heritage Walking Tour! This engaging tour showcases downtown Brampton’s distinctive and vibrant built, natural and cultural heritage.
Open daily year-round
Downtown Brampton
Free
34. Play Golf
Experience Brampton
Tee off at Brampton’s golf courses.
35. Cool off at Eldorado Park
This beautiful park is great for a summer afternoon with great trails, picnic areas and a public outdoor pool.
8520 Creditview Road, Brampton
Free
36. Chinguacousy Park
This park is filled with great facilities like tennis courts tropical gardens, and a greenhouse. They also have a Carousel and Train Ride, Paddle Boats, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Mini Golf, Splash Pads, and many more great activities for the whole family.
8520 Creditview Road, Brampton
Free activities vary.
37. Eat out and travel around the world
Travel around the world through various international cuisines available from restaurants in Brampton.
38. Unwind in the Flower City
You can find brilliant floral displays across Brampton. Visit once a month and see what’s in bloom and enjoy the beauty of Flower City.
39. Play at Playdium
Playdium Brampton
From state-of-the-art games and rope courses to food and prizes as unique as you, Playdium unlocks your potential to let go and live wild.
20 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton
Free, activities vary.
40. Explore Brampton’s Public Art
If you are looking for a free activity and something spectacular to fill your Instagram wall, look no further than Brampton’s public artworks.
41. Learn about Brampton at PAMA
Learn more about the history of Brampton and Peel region at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives.
9 Wellington St. E., Brampton
42. Brampton Food Truck Festival
Serving up some of the best food from the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss!
August 29 to 31, 2025
Donald M. Gordon Chinguacousy Park, 9050 Bramalea Rd, Brampton
Free
43. Perplexity Escape Games
Can you escape the eerie farmhouse, a broken-down elevator running out of air or a creepy motel? For ages 10+.
56 Bramsteele Road, Unit 2
Brampton
Varies
44. Welcome Fall with a trip to an apple orchard
Enjoy a wagon ride into the orchards and pick fresh apples and pears at the 100-acre Carl Laidlaw Orchards in the gorgeous Credit River Valley. You can also visit sunflower fields in August.
Summer to Fall
9496 Heritage Rd, Brampton
$9 to $15+hst
44. Beat the inclement weather indoors
In addition to the attractions mentioned above, Brampton is home to plenty of other fun indoor attractions where you can have fun, whether it is sweltering heat or raining cats and dogs outdoors.
Upcoming Events
Garden Square, 12 Main St N, Brampton
June 13, 2026 To September 5, 2026
4377790962
FREE
A Brampton summer tradition, enjoy TWO family-friendly films each week. We’ve got the popcorn; you bring the blankets and chairs. Who is it for? Adults HOW ... »
Various Ontario Waterbodies
June 20, 2026 To June 21, 2026
FREE
Introduce a friend to fishing, go out on your own or join an event. OFFE is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish in Ontario licence-free. ... »
Various Locations, GTA
July 9, 2026 To September 7, 2026
$35 to $60 +fees
The Royal Canadian Circus returns in 2026 with an electrifying all-new production that blends world-class acrobatics, breathtaking visuals, and the heart of timeless circus tradition. Inspired by the ... »
Various , Brampton
July 10, 2026 To July 12, 2026
Free to $12
Carabram Brampton’s Multicultural Festival is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Carabram provides an opportunity for families to experience the rich culture, food, crafts, drink and ... »
Peel Village Golf Course, 29A Hartford Trail, Brampton
July 27, 2026
(416) 909-5028
$75-$175
Join EnRoute 2 Success for the 4th Annual Champions of Success Golf Tournament! This community fundraising event supports free youth development programming across the Greater Toronto Area, including ... »
Various Venues, Brampton
August 20, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free & Ticketed
The Annual Musical Extravaganza Is Back! With 3 Days Of Multi-Genre Music, And An Amazing Line-Up Of 50+ Artists, You Don’t Want To Miss This! YOUR MUSIC, YOUR ... »
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