COVID-19 update: We are currently in Step 3 of the Province's reopening plan. On Sept. 1, 2021, the provincial government announced that effective Sept. 22, 2021, proof of vaccination is required in certain indoor settings such as recreation centres, meeting rooms and event spaces. Town staff are currently reviewing the impacts of the announcement. We will provide updated information as soon as possible and appreciate your patience.

Weddings, funerals and religious services, rites and ceremonies

  • Indoor and outdoor permitted with capacity limited to permit physical distancing of 2 metres

Gatherings

  • Outdoor social gatherings and organized public events for up to 100 people
  • Indoor social gatherings and organized public events for up to 25 people

Meeting and event spaces

  • Indoor open at 50 per cent capacity or 1,000 people (whichever is less) and other restrictions
  • Outdoor open at 75 per cent capacity or 5,000 people (whichever is less) and other restrictions

Fairs, festivals and rural exhibitions

  • Indoor open at 50 per cent capacity

  • Outdoor open at 75 per cent capacity and with other restrictions, including on rides

Drive-in or drive-through venues

Open, the driver of a motor vehicle at the drive-in cinema or the drive-in or drive-through concert, event or performance must ensure that their vehicle is positioned at least 2 metres away from other motor vehicles.

Event applications

Depending on the size of your event, it may need Council and/or committee approval. To ensure that you’re considered, make sure to apply before our submission deadlines.

Submission deadlines
Event date Submission deadline Committee meeting*
January to April, 2022 First Friday of November, 2021 Third week of November
May to August, 2022 First Friday of March, 2022 Third week of March
September to December, 2022 First Friday of July, 2022 Third week of July

*Committee meetings are subject to change.

Please use our event application form to help ensure that your next event is compliant and safe for everyone. Please ensure your event space (both Town of Milton or other private property) is tentatively booked prior to completing the event application form. Town of Milton space reservations must be made through the Facility Booking office.

Event Application Form

After we receive your application, we’ll contact you to go over the next steps, assess insurance requirements and which permits and licenses apply.

Event requirements

We’ll guide you through all municipal, regional, provincial and federal requirements.

Building permits 
You’ll need to apply for building permit for the setup of any tents, bleachers and stages. Please note that we need at least four weeks to review building permits. 

Facility rentals

Learn how to rent a facility and our space allocation guidelines and policies and deadlines. 

Filming
You must apply for a filming permit if you’d like to use a Milton property for an approved filming project. Make sure that you submit your application at least seven business days before you start filming. 

Fireworks
If you’re using or selling fireworks, you’ll need to apply for a fireworks permit. Please note that we require at least four weeks for review and approval. 

Insurance
We assess insurance requirements through the event application form. We’ll determine your proposed event’s potential risks and recommend ways to eliminate or control those risks. 

Lottery license
If you’re running or managing a lottery or a game of chance for charitable or religious purposes at your event, you’ll need to apply for a lottery license. 

Municipal licenses and permits

We regulate licensing for health and safety, noise, nuisance control and consumer protection. We assess the required permits and licenses through the Event Application Form including:

Road closures

You can request road closures as part of the online Event Application form. You can also request a road closure for a street party. Road closures may require the use of barricades, jersey barriers or large blockades for vehicle mitigation.

Signs
Signage is limited to private property. You can request to use signage on a Milton road allowance when you complete our online event application form. You can also rent exterior and digital signage at a Milton facility.

Weddings
If you are planning a backyard wedding, please continue to check for updates to provincial and regional restrictions as your selected event date approaches. If your wedding does not require a permit for a tent, noise exemption or road closure permit, it is not necessary to complete a special event application form.

Health and safety requirements

Depending on your event, you may need to meet health and safety authority requirements.

Alcohol
Selling or serving alcohol at your event? Make sure to apply for Special Occasion Permit from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). Please note that the AGCO requires at least eight weeks to review your request. 

Electrical equipment and generators
Larger events that include electrical equipment and generators need an Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) electrical permit and an inspection. Please note that you must apply for an ESA permit at least 6 weeks before your event. 

Food and waste
If foods are prepared, sold or distributed at your event, you’ll need to apply for approval from the Halton Public Health Department. Halton Region also provides waste collection support for community events. 

Niagara escarpment
You can use Niagara Escarpment Commission's interactive map to find out if your event is on property that’s regulated. You may need to apply for a Development Permit. 

Paramedic services
Halton Region's Paramedic Services can provide emergency medical services for events in our community. Please note that they need at least eight weeks to review and approve your request. 

Police services
You can book a pay duty officer from Halton Regional Police Service to have them help and supervise your event. Please note that they need at least eight weeks to review your request. 

Additional event planning resources