August kicks off with the long weekend, cultural celebrations, festivals with fantastic entertainment and delicious food. There are so many reasons to get out and celebrate in Brantford this August!

Brantford BURST 2017 is a 5K explosion of colour and fun. Join GoSkip.org and hundreds of runners at the starting gate behind the Civic Centre on Sunday, September 10, 2017. The untimed colour fun run for runners of all ages and abilities starts at 11:00 a.m. The scenic course follows the Grand River, looping at Birkett Lane and returning back to the Civic Centre parking lot.

Yoga is about disconnecting with day-to-day stress, illness and depression and focusing on positive and happy vibes. What better way to do that then in the presence of some sweet and curious barnyard animals?

It's a great season to be a sports fan in Brantford, the Tournament Capital of Ontario! From baseball and soccer to lawn bowling and dance, July is jam-packed with sports events all month long. Be sure to check out the Brantford Red Sox and Brantford Galaxy Soccer schedules for your chance to see professional players in action! Don't miss the North American Indigenous Games July 17 to 21 at the Gaylord Powless Arena and Iroquois Lacross Arena on Six Nations of the Grand River.

From fireworks to cultural festivals, Brantford has something for everyone to enjoy in July! Start the month off right with Brantford’s Canada Day Celebration at Lions Park complete with fantastic entertainment and a fabulous fireworks display. Tantalize your tastebuds at the Brantford International Villages Festival with yummy foods and cultural entertainment. A flurry of activity kicks off at Harmony Square in downtown Brantford, including Music in the Square and Movies in the Square. You are...

Harmony Square in Downtown Brantford is the perfect space to enjoy the summer weather and take in some fantastic events and FREE programming.

Get set for two great music festivals this summer, with Strangewaves back for its 3rd iteration from July 14 to 16 at Paris Fairgrounds and Lions Park in Brantford welcomes WTFest on July 29.