Closures due to high lake levels
Residents are reminded to use caution around creeks, ponds and the lake.
Event Application Forms
Planning an indoor event
Please visit the Facility Rentals page, or contact a Town of Oakville Facility Bookings representative at 905-815-2000 or bookafacility@oakville.ca.
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Planning an outdoor event
The Town of Oakville has a consolidated online special event application process! Submit a single online form for all town event permit and service requests! Fill out your online application and receive an email confirmation of its submission.
Apply nowEvent-related licenses/permits
The following event features or elements each require an additional license as part of an event's Special Event Permit. Please review for more information about the requirements for each event element.
If you have questions about ensuring the elements of your event meet the town's requirements, please contact the Special Events Service by email events@oakville.ca.
Alcohol
Liquor license/Special Occasion Permit (SOP)
Amusement rides and inflatables
Indicate on your Special Event Application Form.
Animals
Indicate on your Special Event Application Form.
Banners across a road
Electrical
Permit for the inspection of temporary electrical equipment and generators
Fireworks
Flag raising
Food vendors
Halton Region Health Department
Food vendor application
Alcohol service
Animals for entertainment
Halton Regional Police Service
Live auctions
Loud noise
Indicate on your Special Event Application Form
Picnics
Please review the Picnics webpage
Raffles, lotteries, games of chance
Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA)
Tents/temporary structures
Halton Region Waste Management Services
Compost services
Blue bin services
Waste management