Culture Days is Back
The annual award-winning celebration of arts and culture returns to Halton Hills from September 18 to October 4, 2026! Join us for another year of free and by-donation events.
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In collaboration with local artists and community groups, Cultural Services aims to create a vibrant Arts and Culture scene in Halton Hills. With a diverse selection of art exhibitions, performances, films, and hands-on programming, there's something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year!
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OnScreen at the JET
Presented in partnership with The National Film Board, TIFF Film Circuit, its sponsors and supporters, Create Halton Hills and the Halton Hills Public Library. The John Elliott Theatre (JET) is Halton Hills’ designated TIFF Film Circuit location. Coined “the largest film club,” Film Circuit is TIFF's film outreach program, bringing the best of Canadian and international film to communities across the country. The NFB in Libraries program by the National Film Board of Canada allows us to access curated Canadian content and host free, community-focused film screenings. Discover something new on the big screen and participate in a shared cinematic experience during our spring and fall series.
Upcoming Screenings:
- NFB OnScreen at the JET presents: Siksikakowan: The Blackfoot Man. September 25, 7 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre, FREE
- TIFF OnScreen at the JET presents: You Had to be There, October 16, 7 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre, $10/ticket
- TIFF OnScreen at the JET presents: Once Upon a Time in Cinema, November 20, 7 p.m. at the John Elliott Theatre, $10/ticket
TIFF OnScreen at the JET
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Reports and Key Documents
Community Sustainability Strategy
Cultural Master Plan
Heritage Register
Public Art Master Plan
Public Art Policy
2024 State of Culture
To request a copy of any of the documents above, please send us an email below.
Reports
- 2022-2023 State of Culture Report Memo (2024)
- 2019-2021 State of Culture Report Memo (2023)
- Culture Days Presentation (2023)
- Graffiti Action Plan (2023)
To request a copy of any documents that are not provided above, please email Culture.
The Cultural Services section implements programs that position Halton Hills as a diverse, welcoming, connected and vibrant community with a high quality of life. It makes the community more livable, contributing to economic development by making Halton Hills a preferred location to live, work, create and invest. The Division supports a thriving arts and culture sector, presents varied cultural programming, and leads the Town’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Truth and Reconciliation portfolios.
Core Services
- Deliver diverse cultural programming
- Implement the Public Art Program
- Operate the Helson Gallery
- Care and maintenance of Town and Library art collections
- Support the local arts and culture sector
- Provide funding, commissioning, presenting and art sales opportunities
- Manage committees and boards related to the local arts & culture sector
- Engage and collaborate with cultural leaders, community partners and interested parties
- Provide professional development, community engagement and volunteer opportunities
- Participate in regional, provincial, and national networks
- Collect, analyze, and report on key cultural data and indicators
- Lead Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Truth and Reconciliation initiatives
To see the latest on culture in Halton Hills, search for #hhIsCulture on our social media feeds.