Join us for Santa at the Fairgrounds, December 2-3, 9-10, and 16-17, from 10am-4pm! Come take a photo with Santa Morgan and shop local vendors, then relax by our outdoor fire pits, where you can roast marshmallows for s’mores. Generously sponsored by LAJY Welding, Longo’s, A&R Landscaping, and Georgetown Woodworks. Located at the Milton Fairgrounds, 136 Robert Street. For more information, visit www.miltonfair.com
Milton has a thriving community of award winning local artists and they recently opened their studios to the public on September 29th to October 1st. Over 44 artists at 25 locations joined together for the Fine Arts Society of Milton (FASM) 2023 Studio Tour.
On September 6th, 2023 ISKCON Milton gathered at ISKCON Temple in Milton at 410 Bronte St South unit # 202-203 Milton ON L9T0H8. and celebrated the appearance day of Lord Krishna, who appeared 5200 years ago.
In Milton, devotees from GTA celebrated Ganesh Visarjan 2023 with great fervor. On the tenth day of Ganesh Festival, they bid adieu to Lord Ganesha, the revered God of wisdom and remover of obstacles. Organized by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) and Milton Marathi Group (MMG), the event took place at Milton Sports Centre with the theme of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” and “Save the Earth”.Families brought Ganesha Idols, parading them in a decorated carriage accompanied by lively drumbeats of Zunzar Dhol Tasha Pathak.
The Milton Soccer group held a friendly tournament today in support of ichallengediabetes.org (ICD) at the Milton Sports Park in September. It included a BBQ lunch organized by Milton Knights of Columbus with some Youth Sports Challenges activities with ICD in the morning. The funds raised went towards ICD which is a leader in exercise and diabetes with experts in the science who talk the talk and athletes who walk the walk. Thanks to Milton Soccer organizers Emil Matacz and Babjide Shiwoku for making this event possible in partnership with ICD
On September 9th, Halton made history with its inaugural Halton Fashion Show Charity Gala, at Glen Abbey Golf Club with a night of fashion and philanthropy. Hosted by Triton Events and orchestrated by Mariline Gheda, the gala supported the Milton District Hospital Foundation. Models graced the runway with elegance and confidence, presenting a stunning array of chic couture designs and timeless classics. They looked absolutely stunning thanks to Bombshell Studio for hair and makeup.
For the past ten years, Mississauga Halal Food Festival has showcased over 100+ businesses and has recorded attendees of over40000 every year. In 2022 we launched the Milton Halal Food Festival and felt incredibly blessed with the love and the support we got from the community. This year, the 2nd Annual Milton Halal Food Festival had over30,000 attendees and completely sold out satisfied vendors!
Milton Community Park on September 9th was the home to RADFEST 2023 Music Festival featuring 12 hours of 12 bands along with fully licensed drinks, food trucks, as well as games for the Youth and interactive vendor and sponsor areas. The event also helped serve as a fundraiser for local Milton charities such as the Townsend Smith Foundation (committed to building a hospice for North Halton). The 12 hour length of the Festival has allowed RADFEST to give an extensive selection of local bands from all kinds of music.
In the tapestry of life, every thread is woven with purpose and meaning. For Mustafa, a dedicated father, his journey as a parent took an unexpected turn when his son was diagnosed with autism.
After Idris’s 1st birthday, Mustafa and his wife started noticing changes in their son’s behavior’s. Because of her work experience, Idris’s mom saw the early signs of autism in her son and the idea led Mustafa to meet many parents that have gone through similar experiences. It was through these connections that Mustafa saw an opportunity to make a difference.
Milton’s Coptic Christian community welcomed Milton families July 22nd for its eightannual St Abanoub Festival. The event marks the life, and sacrifice of Abanoub a 12- year old Christian martyr in the fourth century. Organizer Ramy Boutros attributes the festival’s success to the people. “The human being is a social creature. They like to be at such a gathering and have fun. Especially our kids,” he said.