Good morning Mississauga,
Here’s your Tuesday list of ticketed plans, local finds, new openings, deals, and community events worth knowing to kick off the week.
This week has a family musical, a Port Credit book expo, free museum and park passes, a few useful local deals, and a big soccer summer starting to take shape.
Let’s get into it!
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The Sauga Box Office
Shrek Jr. The Musical
📅 Friday, June 5 to Saturday, June 6 | 📍 Maja Prentice Theatre
Meadowvale Music Theatre is bringing Shrek Jr. to the stage for three short family-friendly shows this weekend. Expect the ogre, Donkey, Fiona, fairytale trouble, and an easy one-hour runtime for kids.
Why save it:
It’s a simple family theatre pick with multiple showtimes, so parents and grandparents should grab seats before the weekend fills up.
TEDxMississauga 2026: Ripple Effects
📅 Saturday, June 27 | 📍 Maja Prentice Theatre
TEDxMississauga is back later this month with a local speaker lineup focused on public policy, business, creativity, health, social change, science, and AI.
Why save it:
It’s a bigger local ideas event with limited theatre seating, and tickets are already live.
Local Finds
Best Easy Stop:
1st Annual Port Credit Book Expo
📅 Saturday, June 6 | 📍 Port Credit Memorial Arena
A free book expo with local authors, independent publishers, and reader-friendly browsing in Port Credit. Good if you like meeting writers, finding a new book, or doing a short local stop before lunch by the lake.
Best Save-Ahead:
Canadian Halal Exhibition
📅 Friday, June 12 to Sunday, June 14 | 📍 Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre
A three-day halal food, shopping, and culture event with food vendors, marketplace vendors, rides, kids’ activities, and outdoor programming.
Best Outdoor Browse:
Blooms & Berries Craft Market
📅 Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, June 14 | 📍 Benares Historic House
A free outdoor craft market in Clarkson with local artists, handmade and upcycled goods, baked goods, seasonal food, historic items, and self-guided tours at Benares Historic House.
New & Notable
World Cup Watch Parties Are Coming To Celebration Square
Mississauga’s FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings start Thursday, June 11 at Celebration Square. The City plans to show select matches on the big screens, including Canada’s group-stage games.
Why it matters:
If you’re planning around Canada games, the first local public screening is Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina on Friday, June 12 at 3 p.m.
Hazel McCallion Central Library Is Fully Back
Hazel McCallion Central Library has reopened all five floors after its renovation, including the Glass Pavilion, Breezeway, Noel Ryan Auditorium, study areas, program rooms, and community spaces.
Why it matters:
Central Library is one of Mississauga’s most useful public spaces, and the full reopening gives City Centre a major indoor hub again.
Mississauga Is Marking National Indigenous History Month
The City has posted June programming for National Indigenous History Month, including recommended reads, an online author talk with Métis author Tara Gereaux, and a National Indigenous Peoples Day event later this month at Celebration Square.
Why it matters:
It gives residents a simple way to learn, attend, and support Indigenous cultural programming in Mississauga this month.
Deals & Freebies
Free Museum And Park Passes
📅 Available now | 📍 Mississauga Library
Mississauga Library cardholders can borrow free passes for the ROM, PAMA, Credit Valley Conservation areas, TRCA parks, and Ontario Parks. Availability depends on what’s in stock, and passes can be borrowed for up to one week.
Good if:
You want a lower-cost family day trip, museum visit, or conservation area stop this summer.
Cineplex Movie Gift Pack
📅 Claim by Tuesday, June 30 | 📍 Online and Cineplex theatres
Cineplex is offering a movie gift pack when you spend $30 or more on gift cards. The pack includes a free regular popcorn coupon and two buy-one-get-one adult general admission coupons, while supplies last.
Good if:
You already know you’ll hit the movies for a summer blockbuster and want a little extra value from a gift card.
The Rec Room Summer Bundle
📅 Valid through Wednesday, September 30 | 📍 The Rec Room Square One
The Rec Room’s summer bundle includes a select entrée, dessert, and $15 in gaming credits for $29.99. It’s dine-in only, and a new game band costs extra if you need one.
Good if:
You want an easy Square One group plan with food and games in one stop.
Community Board
Accessible Tree Planting Event
📅 Tuesday, June 2 | 📍 Dellwood Park
As part of National AccessAbility Week, the City is hosting an accessible tree planting event this afternoon from 3 to 5 p.m. The setup is meant to reduce barriers, with accessible pathways, adaptive tools, and on-site support.
Hazel McCallion Walk For Health
📅 Sunday, June 7 | 📍 Port Credit Memorial Park
The fifth annual Hazel McCallion Walk for Health returns this Sunday in support of Trillium Health Partners. Participants can choose a 2 km or 5 km waterfront route, with funds supporting major hospital redevelopment projects.
Thanks For Reading
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See you Thursday,
Will