Today’s issue has a big one for families: a chance to win a free week at Muskoka Woods Summer Camp.

We’ve also rounded up three of Sauga’s best World Cup watch spots, plus a car show, local markets, new cafés, and a few deals worth using this week.

Let’s get into it!

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📅 Saturday, June 27 | 📍 The International Centre

ImportEXPO brings its Toronto Summer show to Mississauga for an evening packed with exotic cars, custom builds, and vendors catering to serious car fans.

Why save it: General admission is listed in price tiers, so booking early is the better move if you already know you want to go.

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📅 Friday, June 19 | 📍 Vic Johnston Community Centre

The Encore Series brings its Celebration of Artistry Awards and Social to Streetsville for a lively night of local talent, awards, drinks, and mingling with Mississauga’s arts community.

Why save it: Tickets close the day of the event, and it’s a one-night chance to celebrate local talent, meet artists, and be part of Mississauga’s creative scene.

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You don’t need to leave Mississauga to find a great World Cup crowd. Here are three local spots serving up big screens, good eats, and plenty of game-day energy.

📍 89 Lakeshore Rd. E, Port Credit

Mexico is co-hosting this World Cup, so where better to watch than Port Credit's most electric Mexican spot? Molkagtez is showing every match that falls during open hours, and the room is already a party: live music, a packed Tulum-jungle patio, and a crowd that knows how to keep it going. Come for the sizzling molcajete, Baja fish and pastor tacos, fresh guac and ceviche, plus $5 Jose Cuervo shots and beer buckets to share, $30 domestic or $38 international. Every table gets free chips all tournament long. Bring your friends, grab a bucket, and make a night of it.

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📍 2425 Truscott Dr.

Watching the World Cup at home is fine. Watching it on a wall of screens with a room that erupts on every goal is the whole point. Winners Edge is a proper South Mississauga sports bar built for this, with games on every TV so you never miss a moment. The weekly specials line up perfectly with the group stage: $10 wings Monday through Wednesday, $5 domestics Monday and Tuesday, and Friday fish and chips for $12.99. Round up your crew, grab the famous garlic parm fries, and get there before kickoff.

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📍 2666 Royal Windsor Dr., 2nd Floor

This is the kind of place where the game actually feels big. Social Cue is one of Mississauga’s best World Cup watch-party picks, with a massive 165” screen, a high-energy crowd, and a game-day setup made for groups that actually want to feel the match. It’s part sports bar, part billiards lounge, part group hangout, which makes it an easy call if you want more than just the match on TV. Come hungry for the must-try smash burger and wings, then work your way through the full cocktail bar, beers, and drink menu while the match plays out. The kitchen is halal-friendly too, so it’s an easy group pick. Add in pool tables, PS5 lounge rooms, and the whole place reacting together when the ball hits the net, and you’ve got the perfect night out.

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📅 Sunday, June 21 | 📍 Small Arms Inspection Building

Browse more than 30 local vendors selling handmade ceramics, jewellery, textiles, prints, and other one-of-a-kind finds, all alongside the Lakeview Farmers’ Market.

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📅 Wednesday, June 17 | 📍 Celebration Square

Break up the week with fresh produce, baked goods, and local market finds at Celebration Square. The Wednesday Lions market is an easy midweek stop and runs right through the fall.

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📅 Friday, July 3 | 📍 Streetsville Village Square

Spend Friday night in Streetsville browsing more than 25 vendors, picking up handcrafted goods and small-batch treats, and enjoying live music in the Village Square.

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The Star Wars x MINISO pop-up at Square One is open in Centre Court until Sunday, June 21. Expect a limited-time Star Wars collection, photo-friendly displays, and merch tied to The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Why it matters: It’s a short-run Square One pop-up, so this is the last week to catch it before it closes.

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Lenny’s Café says it’s opening in July at 3660 Hurontario Street, with Italian coffee, focaccia, gelato, grab-and-go boxes, and a bottle shop.

Why it matters: It gives the Hurontario corridor another café to watch, and the menu looks more lunch-and-linger than quick coffee only.

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Columbus Café has officially opened at Erin Mills Town Centre, bringing a European-style café experience with handcrafted drinks, pastries, breakfast croissants, sandwiches, salads, and plenty of sweet treats. Look out for signatures like the Biscoff-topped Bear’s Latte and matcha lemonade.

Why it matters: It gives Erin Mills shoppers a new place to grab coffee, settle in with a pastry, or stop for a proper breakfast or lunch without leaving the mall.

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📅 Monday to Thursday | 📍 Dixie

Craveables Café has several fantastic weekday evening offers, including half-price ice cream, pancakes, and waffles from 5 to 11 p.m., plus a BOGO drinks offer. Codes and deals are posted on the offer page below.

Good if: You want a late dessert stop and don’t mind going on a weeknight.

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📅 Tuesday, June 16, 5-8 p.m. | 📍 Streetsville Memorial Park

Bring your bike to Streetsville Memorial Park for a free check-up from a bike mechanic. They can look at your tires, brakes, chain, crank arms, and handle basic fixes like flat tires.

Good if: Your bike needs a quick tune-up before summer riding. It’s drop-in and first come, first served. Replacement parts are not included, so bring the correct part if you already know what needs replacing.

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📅 Saturday, June 20 | 📍 Lisgar Fields Park

Mississauga Pops Concert Band is playing a free outdoor concert at Lisgar Community Day from 3 to 5 p.m. at the gazebo. Good for a low-key neighbourhood stop with live music.

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📅 Thursday, June 18 | 📍 Small Arms Inspection Building

CreativeHub1352 is launching a monthly community film series with three National Film Board shorts, short breaks for discussion, and snacks available for purchase. The event is free, with RSVP encouraged.

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See you Thursday,

Will