Square One Mother’s Day Market
Good morning Mississauga,
Welcome to the first edition of The Sauga List by The Weekly Sauga.
Every Tuesday, we’ll send a shorter heads-up on shows to book, markets to save, new openings, the best deals, free stuff, and smaller community events worth knowing before the weekend rush.
Thursday is still your full weekend guide. Tuesday is the early list so you don’t miss the good stuff.
Here’s what should be on your radar this week:
The Sauga Box Office
Mother’s Day Sip & Paint Night
📅 Thursday, May 7 | 📍 Nox Wine Bar
A guided paint night where guests create a 12x16 inch canvas with acrylic paint and take it home after the event.
It’s built around Mother’s Day, but it works for moms, grandmas, aunts, friends, or anyone who wants a relaxed night out in Streetsville.
Why save it:
It’s two days away, so this is better to book now than remember on Thursday.
Mike Rita’s Big Giant Portuguese Festa
📅 Friday, May 15 | 📍 Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga
Comedian Mike Rita is bringing his Portuguese Festa back to Mississauga for a night of comedy, culture, music, and food.
The event runs from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm at the Portuguese Cultural Centre on Queen Street North.
Why save it:
This is a very local ticketed night out, and a good one to plan around if you want comedy with a strong Portuguese Mississauga connection.
Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Got the Moves
📅 Sunday, May 17 | 📍 Living Arts Centre
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and the Sesame Street crew are coming to Mississauga for a family show built around music, dancing, and classic kid-friendly fun.
There are two showtimes, with tickets starting at $49 plus fees.
Why save it:
This is a good one to book early if you want a bigger family outing without driving downtown.
Local Finds
Best Overall:
Run The World Mother’s Day Market
📅 Thursday, May 7 to Sunday, May 10 | 📍 Centre Court, Square One
A Mother’s Day market with flowers, jewelry, curated gifts, and local vendors set up inside Square One.
Good if you still need a gift, want to browse before the weekend, or want an easy indoor stop that does not require much planning.
Best Save-Ahead:
2026 Mississauga Spring Artisan & Makers Market
📅 Friday, May 22 to Sunday, May 24 | 📍 Port Credit Memorial Park
A three-day market in Port Credit with handmade goods, local crafts, and local artists, crafters, and vendors.
Save this one now if you want a market that gives you a fantastic reason to head down by the water to enjoy the beautiful spring weather.
Details:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-mississauga-spring-artisan-makers-market-tickets-1984472835672
New & Notable
Chiang Mai is now open in Mississauga
Mississauga’s Thai food scene keeps getting more interesting.
Chiang Mai has opened its Mississauga location at 285 Enfield Place, near City Centre. The Toronto Thai restaurant is known for dishes like khao soi, curries, noodles, and Thai share plates.
Grounded opens at the Living Arts Centre
Grounded, Mississauga’s annual Resident Artist Exhibition, runs from May 5 to May 24 at the Living Arts Centre.
It is free to visit, and the opening reception is Thursday, May 7.
Why it matters:
It’s an easy free art stop downtown, especially if you’re already heading near Square One.
Deals & Freebies
Square One Mother’s Day Gift Card Offer
📅 Until Sunday, May 10 | 📍 Square One
Spend $200 or more on Square One gift cards and receive a complimentary Holt Renfrew Beauty Bag valued at $200.
The offer runs while supplies last, with one redemption per adult, per voucher.
Good if you were already planning to buy a Mother’s Day gift card and want something extra with it.
Space Explorers: THE INFINITE Deal
📍 99 Rathburn Rd W
For a limited time, Space Explorers is offering 20% off tickets plus a free digital photo gift.
This is the immersive VR space experience near Square One, so the deal is useful if you had it saved but did not want to pay full price.
Sauga Summer Pass Registration
📍 Mississauga community centres
Registration is now open for the Sauga Summer Pass.
The pass gives youth ages 12 to 16 free MiWay rides and public fun swims this summer. Youth ages 14 to 16 can also get free fitness centre access at participating locations with parental consent.
Good if you have kids or teens and want to save on summer transit, swims, and fitness.
Free Library Passes and Gear
📍 Mississauga libraries
Mississauga Library has a “Library of Things” collection where cardholders can borrow more than books.
That includes free ROM family passes, Credit Valley Conservation Parks passes, disc golf sets, fishing rods, Chromebooks, musical instruments, and more, depending on availability and location.
Good if you want a free family outing, a cheap outdoor day, or something useful without having to buy it yourself.
Community Board
Streetsville Horticultural Society Plant Sale
📅 Saturday, May 23 | 📍 Leslie Log House
A local plant sale running from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at 4415 Mississauga Road.
Expect locally grown perennials, native plants, annuals, vegetables, rhubarb, and gently used garden items. Cash is preferred.
Details:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/streetsville-horticultural-society-plant-sale-tickets-1987780581228
Southside Shuffle’s Beggars Blues Banquet Fundraiser
📅 Saturday, June 13 | 📍 Port Credit Legion
This one is further out, but it’s a good save-ahead for local blues fans.
The fundraiser features The Hogtown AllStars with special guest Quishia Wint, plus an opening set by Callie Back, last year’s Mississauga Youth Challenge winner. Tickets are $40.
You can order online, or buy in person with cash at Impressionable Gifts in Port Credit to save on tax and fees.
Details:
https://www.southsideshuffle.ca/
Quick Poll:
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Thanks For Reading
Know a new opening, show, market, deal, or community event we should include?
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See you Thursday,
Will