A permit is required for outdoor
Community Special Events (for more than 250 people) on city-owned property. If your permit application is approved, our staff will provide advice and help you access the municipal services your event requires.
If you are planning an outdoor event
for less than 250 people, please contact
905-874-BOOK to reserve space for your event.
Application Process
Step 1
Please be advised that outdoor event spaces and guidelines are currently under review and therefore no 2025 requests will be processed at this time. Requests submitted will be reviewed in order of received once the bookings for 2025 commence.
Complete the Community Event Permit application form. The application form prompts you to consider what services your event will require and provides our staff with the information they need to understand your event.
Community Event Permit Application Form
Step 2
Submit the form according to the directions it provides.
Applications should be submitted at least 60 days prior to your event, to allow sufficient time for processing.
Please note that applications received with less than 30 days’ notice will not be considered.
Step 3
A representative will contact you to discuss the details of your event.