What’s Happening in Mississauga this March
Mississauga is a busy month packed with family fun, cultural celebrations, and foodie festivals this March, from maple season and March Break drop-in programs to Holi parties, St. Patrick’s Day parties, and more. Get ready to be busy!
Ongoing and Multi‑Day Highlights
If you’ve dreamed of exploring the galaxy, head on over to Square One for Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, an immersive one-hour virtual reality experience using real in-space images that are inspired by a NASA mission.
Celebrate maple season with the Maple Magic Festival 2026 at Bradley Museum, March 14–15 and 21–22. The festival includes guided maple trail tours, fresh pancakes with real maple syrup, crafts, games and family activities. Plus, don’t miss out on the special Indigenous food tradition program with Elder Mark Sault on March 14-15 or the petting zoo on March 21-22.
Enjoy a fully immersive multi‑arts experience at InSitu 2026: The Storied Edition at the Small Arms Inspection Building March 5–7, celebrating its 10th anniversary with site‑specific installations, visual arts, theatre, dance, and storytelling.
Dive into the foodservice and hospitality scene at the RC Show 2026 (Restaurants Canada Show) March 8–10, where industry pros explore innovative products, culinary competitions, and education sessions at the International Centre.
REEL Thursdays: Come out once a month for this saugaLIVE presentation in collaboration with the TIFF Film Circuit. March 12 features the film Out Standing, a compelling story of Sandra Perron, Canada’s first woman infantry officer.
Crane Creations Theatre Co. presents Puppet Festival Mississauga 2026, a wonderful family event that spans the week of March Break. Let your imagination sore as various Mississauga venues are transformed into animated stages featuring short films, puppet shows, exhibitions, and more.
Habitat for Humanity is offering multi-day tours of their studio-sized by local high school students in their Tiny Home Tours at Celebration Square. Come out anytime between February 16 to April 19 and see the 225 sq. ft self-contained unit available for purchase for those looking for a little extra space.
If you couldn’t stand to go without watching every moment of the 2026 Olympics, you’re in luck. The Paralympic Winter Games begin March 6 and Celebration Square is ready to bring you all the game action on the city’s biggest outdoor theatre. Come out and grab some food or drink at one of the food trucks and cheer alongside other Olympic fans for an epic Paralympic viewing party.
Get up close to the action with a Raptors 905 game at Paramount Fine Foods Centre. With multiple game days available, go once, go every time, but don’t miss out on your chance to support some local basketball at its finest.
Love the taste of flavourful Sri Lankan food? Reggie’s Rolls is a family-owned locally based caterer visiting The District Kitchen for a pop-up event from March 2 to March 15 at Square One Mall. Get your tastebuds ready for some delicious deep-fried rolls.
Antique lovers be sure to check out the monthly Sunday Antique Market on Sunday, March 15 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Small Arms Inspection Building.
March Break runs from Saturday, March 14 until Sunday, March 22 where students will be home and asking parents every day for ways to entertain themselves. Be sure to check out Mississauga libraries and recreation centres for drop-in programs to help keep their boredom at bay.
Cultural Festivals and Spring Celebrations
Mark your calendar for Satrangi Holi 2.0 on March 7 at National Banquet Hall for an indoor evening of colour play vibes, a buffet lunch, DJ, dhol performances, and some giveaways, designed as a family‑friendly Holi party.
Experience a vibrant celebration of youth and diversity at the Multicultural Youth Festival on March 7, showcasing multicultural youth performances, global cultures, food and drinks for purchase, door prizes and activities for all ages.
March 17 welcomes the Mississauga Eid Festival at the Grand Banquet & Event Centre. It’s a free, all-ages event that includes shopping, fashion, free giveaways, fun activities for kids, and more. Spots must be reserved.
Come to the Clock Tower Lighting: St Patrick’s Day Green on March 17, from 8:00 to 11:00 pm in between your celebrations as a great photogenic way to begin or cap off your celebrations in the city centre and recognize the Irish holiday and all participants in the area.
Looking for somewhere to celebrate being Irish? Spots like the Rec Room alongside local Irish restaurants and pubs such as Clarkson Pump & Patio, Cooper’s Pub, or Cuchulainn’s Irish Pub love to help celebrate with snacks, sips, and shenanigans, as well as green beer and live Celtic music, making it an easy add‑on for those looking to do some pub hopping.
Enjoy this multi-day celebration of Ramadan with Jashan-e-chand Raat at the Red Rose Convention Centre between March 14 to March 19. Experience shopping, food, henna, live entertainment, and more.
From March 27–29, immerse yourself in Arabic culture at the 4th Annual Mississauga Arabic Festival (Taste of the Middle East) with artisan and craft workshops, live performances, cooking demos, cultural booths, games, art exhibits, and a bustling Middle Eastern marketplace.
March 1 - 7
March 1: Head over to the Mississauga Grand Event Centre for Yes Ma’am, an International Women’s Day event to celebrate what it means to be a midlife woman. Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast, buffet lunch, insightful speakers from across different areas of expertise, a live panel discussion, and deep connections with powerful women in business.
March 1: Country music lovers, get ready to swoon at the Heart of Country Songwriters Showcase. The lineup features artists like Jade Hilton, Kendra Gabrielle, Kendall Lily, and more. Buy your tickets ahead of time or at the door at the Rec Room.
March 1: The Opera Experience brings an afternoon to remember as the Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra plays popular opera overtures and arias to captivate your heart at the Living Arts Centre.
March 3: Celebrate schools in dance at the Peel Dance Showcase 2026 at the Living Arts Centre as they showcase stories of dance from 26 schools across the board.
March 5: If you’ve dreamed of exploring the galaxy, head on over to Square One for Space Explorers: THE INFINITE, an immersive one-hour virtual reality experience inspired by NASA mission.
March 9: Yes Shef celebrates women in the Canadian food and beverage industry. Walk away feeling inspired by the top talent that will showcase their skills and talent, helping to foster growth for more women wanting to enter and excel in this competitive industry.
March 12: Need a good laugh? Then come on out for A Perfectly Reasonable Night of Comedy at the Living Arts Centre where three of the best comedians around will have your sides splitting all night long.
March 16 - 31
March 14: Move your body in this Ramadan Wellness Evening at Movement Studio. You may choose from yoga or reformer Pilates. Each ticket includes a class, Iftar, followed by prayer and dinner, a henna artist, followed by some assorted desserts.
March 28: Be inspired by the spirit of the North in The Nordic Experience at The Living Arts Centre. It’s an emotional journey of pianist Sheng Cai that will enrapture you from the beginning until the final Sibelius’ First Symphony.
March 29: If you have gluten restrictions or are perhaps curious to know more about how to cut gluten from your diet, check out the Gluten-Free Goodness Expo at the Small Arms Inspection Building to experience and shop the over 50 gluten-free vendors.
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