Mississauga has a busy few days ahead, with #BollywoodMonster Mashup bringing a big summer draw and Mississauga Artisans Alley giving you an easy local browse.

Families get a few simple wins too: Learn to Fish is back on the radar, and outdoor pools and recreation programs have resumed if you’ve been waiting to plan around the wildfire smoke.

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Care at home does not look the same for every family. Some loved ones need help getting ready in the morning, while others may need meals, medication reminders, transportation, or simply some company.

ExcellCare builds support around the person.

Their in-home services can be tailored to a loved one’s needs and schedule, whether that means personal care, companion care, skilled home care, senior transportation, or child care.

Daily support may include bathing, grooming, dressing, walking assistance, meal preparation, feeding, pill-box organization, appointments, errands, and supervision. Dietary restrictions can also be worked into meal planning.

Companionship matters too. Time together might include conversation, reading, games, crafts, puzzles, or outings, depending on what feels comfortable and useful.

The goal is practical, flexible care that helps loved ones remain healthy, happy, and safe in the familiar surroundings of their own home.

📅 Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 | 📍 Celebration Square

Celebration Square gets one of its biggest free weekends of the summer with Bollywood stars, live concerts, dance performances, food vendors, shopping, family activities and a seniors area. Friday runs 6 to 11 p.m., Saturday runs noon to 11 p.m., and Sunday runs noon to 7 p.m.

It’s free, central, and easy to turn into a full evening. Go for the main stage, stay for the food and vendor browsing.

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📅 Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 | 📍 Erindale Park

This three-day outdoor market brings local makers, creative vendors, food vendors and summer browsing to one of Mississauga’s biggest parks. It’s a good daytime stop if you want something casual that doesn’t lock you into a seat or schedule.

Erindale Park gives you room to walk, eat, shop and linger by the Credit River, so this works well for families, friends or a low-pressure afternoon out.

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📅 Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26 | 📍 Lakefront Promenade Park

Ontario’s Learn to Fish team is running free two-hour sessions for new anglers. Each session includes one hour of teaching and one hour of supervised fishing, with equipment provided. Registration is required, and parking is available at 155 Lakefront Promenade.

It’s a simple way to try fishing without buying gear first, and it gives kids or beginners a clear, hands-on lesson by the water.

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📅 Friday, July 24 to Sunday, July 26 | 📍 MiST Theatre, UTM

Calliope Sound Productions brings Noël Coward’s classic ghost comedy to UTM’s MiST Theatre for its final weekend. The story follows a writer whose séance brings back his late wife, creating trouble for his current marriage.

It’s a local theatre option with an easy-to-follow setup, sharp comedy and a limited run ending this weekend.

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📅 Sunday, July 26 | 📍 Small Arms Inspection Building

Pair the Sunday market with free face painting, balloon animals, STEM stations and games like corn hole and jump rope. It runs during the Lakeview Farmers’ Market, so you can grab food or a drink while the kids have something extra to do.

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📅 Saturday, July 25 | 📍 Clarkson Community Centre

A good low-pressure ride if you want to get outside, meet a few neighbours, and see Clarkson from a bike instead of a car. This free city-led ride leaves at 10 a.m., with 8 km and 16 km route options through local roads and trails.

It’s best for casual riders who want a guided route and a social feel, not a race. Helmets are required, and the ride wraps up with refreshments.

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📅 Friday, July 24 | 📍 Streetsville Village Square

ASD Band brings a free outdoor concert to Streetsville on Friday night. The four-piece group features musicians on the autism spectrum and was the subject of ASD BAND: THE MOVIE, which won an audience award at Hot Docs. Go if you want an easy live-music stop with a good local story behind it. The show runs 7 to 8:30 p.m., and outdoor events may change if the weather turns.

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📍 3085 Hurontario St

Go here for Thai comfort food that works for a casual dinner, a quick lunch, or takeout when you want noodles, curry, and something fresh on the table. Start with papaya salad, Thai calamari, or tom yum soup, then look at Chef Mo’s Tom Yum Pad Thai, pad see ew, pineapple fried rice, panang curry, green curry, or khao soi, a Northern Thai curry noodle soup with coconut broth and crispy noodles.

Leave room for mango sticky rice or Thai roti pancakes if you want dessert. It’s a good Cooksville stop when you want a meal that can be light, saucy, spicy, or cozy without turning dinner into a big production.

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📍 889 Pantera Drive

This Bosnian spot is a good one for a filling lunch or casual dinner, especially if you’re in the east end. Start with ćevapi, the small grilled beef-and-veal sausages served in house bread with kajmak, a creamy Balkan spread, and chopped onions.

The menu also has burek with meat, cheese, spinach, or potato, plus grilled sausage combos, lamb chops, chicken skewers, white bean soup, and take-home Balkan snacks. It’s the kind of place to order a few plates for the table, especially if you want grilled meats, warm bread, and hearty Balkan comfort food.

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📍 5055 Plantation Pl

Sultan Ahmet is a Turkish spot in the Erin Mills and Streetsville area with an easy sharing menu. Go for Adana kebab, chicken shish, beef or chicken doner wraps, hummus, cacik, fries, rice and warm bread.

It’s especially useful if you’re feeding a group, since the menu has family feast and party platter options with skewers, wraps, dips and sides.

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Mississauga has rolled out parking enforcement officers on bicycles this summer. You may see them in parks, waterfront areas, downtown, neighbourhood business districts and at major community events.

The city says the bike unit will help officers reach busy public spaces faster, answer parking questions and enforce rules where cars are harder to use.

Why it matters: If you drive to parks, waterfront areas or summer events, parking rules may be enforced closer to where the crowds are.

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Mississauga outdoor pools, the Celebration Square wading pool, Let’s Play in the Park and outdoor recreation programs have resumed regular operations after poor air quality from wildfire smoke forced closures and changes last week.

The city also lifted its open-air burn restriction as of July 19, while saying it will keep monitoring air quality updates.

Why it matters: Families can go back to normal summer pool and recreation plans, but it’s still a good reminder to check city updates during smoke or storm alerts.

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The city is hiring paid workers for Mississauga’s municipal election on Monday, October 26. Roles include deputy returning officer, tabulator operator, greeter and supervising deputy returning officer.

Applicants must be at least 16, legally able to work in Canada and have their own email address. The city says applications are open until August 31.

Why it matters: It’s a paid local role and a direct way to help run the vote that chooses Mississauga’s mayor, council and school board trustees.

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The city is holding a hospitality job fair today for more than 150 positions at the Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre. Roles include licensed servers, Cook I, kitchen helpers and concession coordinators.

There are two windows: noon to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Screening and interviews will happen on site, so bring your resume and the documents listed in the job posting.

Why it matters: It’s one of the more practical local updates this week if you or someone you know is looking for city work in food service or events.

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Mississauga is asking residents to share thoughts on urban design before July 31. The city is updating its Urban Design Program, which shapes how buildings, streets, parks and public spaces fit together.

The online engagement includes a short video, a three-question survey and a place to leave comments or questions.

Why it matters: If you care about walkable streets, better public spaces or how new buildings meet the sidewalk, this is a quick way to weigh in before the deadline.

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The goal is simple: make it easier to know what's happening around Mississauga and prove our city is more interesting than people think.

See you Tuesday!

-Will