Summer is festival season and July is a busy month for these family events! We’ve rounded up some the top festivals in Toronto and Southern Ontario in this guide. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, cultural celebrations, dancing, kids activities, ribfests, music and more! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back and have a fun July!
July Festivals for Kids & Families
GTA and Southern Ontario
Union Summer
Jun 24, 2024
to Aug 25, 2024
Union Station Plaza
Union Summer- presented by TD, returns to Union Station’s Front Street plaza, running from June 24 to August 25th. Union Station is THE destination for all to enjoy the best of Toronto’s food and culture. This market offers 60-days of ...
2024 Lavazza Inclucity Film Festival
Jun 27, 2024
to Jul 21, 2024
The Distillery Historic District
Experience the Magic of Multicultural Cinema at the 2024 Lavazza IncluCity Film Festival! Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of diversity and cinematic excellence as ICFF transforms the iconic streets of The Distillery Historic District into an enchanting outdoor cinema ...
Canada Day at Blue Mountain
Jun 29, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Blue Mountain Village
Join us to celebrate Canada Day – celebrating our home and native land with live music, roaming entertainment, fireworks and more! Wear your best red and white gear and join us for a celebration in the heart of the Blue ...
Rhythms of Canada Festival 2024
Jun 29, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Aga Khan Museum
The city’s most exhilarating summer festival is back from June 29 to July 1 for three days of delicious food, activities for all ages, special programming, entrancing musical performances by local artists, and our world-class Collections of art from across ...
Porchside Festival
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 31, 2024
Downtown Collingwood
Presented by Theatre Collingwood, this outdoor festival features 36 Live Performances by Talented Artists on Amazing Porches! Head to Collingwood to enjoy this unique event running through the month of July – visit the website for locations and schedules. Festival ...
Caledon Canada Day and Strawberry Festival
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Caledon Fairgrounds
Celebrate Canada! Free admission, Free Birthday Cake and Balloons at Noon, a Classic Car Show, Lawn Tractor Pull (OTTPA Garden Tractor Division), All Day Strawberry Breakfast, BBQ, and Strawberry Desserts, Vendors Village and Village Craft Show. Free admission Free Birthday ...
Port Hope Canada Day Celebration
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Multiple Locations in Port Hope
Canada Day is a nation-wide celebration and a long-standing Port Hope tradition. Our events program has been designed to safely connect us as friends, neighbours and Canadians this July. For 2024, event attendees can expect traditional event components, such as ...
Canada Day at Thomson Memorial Park
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Thompson Memorial Park
Enjoy family-friendly activities at Thomson Memorial Park (opens in new window) and share your day with loved ones using #CanadaDayTO. Kick off your Canada Day with a free pancake breakfast and opening ceremony where you can sing along to the ...
Canada Day Strawberry Festival
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Downey’s Farm Market
Celebrate Canada’s Birthday on July 1st at Downey’s Canada Day Strawberry Festival. Lots of fun, entertainment, great food and strawberries! The Canada Day celebration includes a strawberry pancake breakfast, Farmyard fun activities fr kids, live music, K9 Dog show, Magic ...
Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Boyd Conservation Area
Celebrate Canada Day in Vaughan! On Monday, July 1, 2024, join us for the annual Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day Event at Boyd Conservation Park. The event will feature incredible stage entertainment, activities for all ages, a food zone, a marketplace ...
Newmarket Canada Day Celebration - Daytime Concert & Festival
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Newmarket Riverwalk Commons
Join us July 1, 2024 for our annual Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival featuring: Live concerts at Riverwalk Commons Food vendors including a licensed area managed by the North Newmarket Lions Club Rides on the Tim Hortons Express Train Roaming ...
Canada Day in Richmond Hill
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Richmond Green Park
Join us at Richmond Green Park to celebrate our nations birthday! This year, we are excited to welcome Canadian singer-songwriter, Rêve, to the main stage at 8:45 p.m. as our headliner! With a full day of live entertainment on multiple ...
Markham Canada Day Celebrations
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Markham Centre
Markham, it’s time to celebrate! Join us on Canada Day (July 1) from 3 to 10:30 PM at Markham Centre in Downtown Markham (Birchmount Road/Enterprise Boulevard). We have an action-packed day planned with lots of free and fun activities for ...
Canada Day Celebration 2024
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Mississauga Celebration Square
Celebrate Canada’s 157th birthday from 3:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the heart of Mississauga with family entertainment and activities, a live concert, Square One giveaways, and 30+ food vendors serving up curbside cuisine, in partnership with Night Market TO. ...
Canada Day in Downtown Bracebridge
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Downtown Bracebridge
It is Canada’s Birthday! Join us in Downtown Bracebridge at 4 pm to 8pm. Check out the sidewalk sale, Downtown Art, Live Music and Cottage Games that will include Pickle Ball, Badminton, Cornhole, Yardzee and more. Then move down to ...
Hamilton Canada Day at Bayfront Park
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Bayfront Park
On Saturday, July 1st, the City of Hamilton is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family at Bayfront Park! Prepare for a day packed with delightful children’s recreation and arts activities that will spark their creativity and ...
Canada Day in Oakville
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park
On July 1, starting at 4pm in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park, you’re invited to join the Town of Oakville’s fun-filled evening of family-friendly activities, live entertainment, tasty food trucks and dazzling fireworks display (weather permitting). Enjoy an evening of FREE ...
Bradford West Gwillimbury Canada Day
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury invites everyone to join in on the Canada Day celebrations on Monday, July 1 at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre. The festivities commence at 4:00pm, and includes entertainment, music, food, the official ...
Streetsville Canada Day Celebrations
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
Streetsville Village Square
Celebrate Canada Day with us in Streetsville on Monday, July 1st. Free family activities including crafts, face painting, balloon artists, and more. Rock out to live music then march down to the park with the Streetsville Pipes & Drums for ...
Newmarket Canada Day Evening Music & Fireworks
Jul 1, 2024
to Jul 1, 2024
George Richardson Park
Don’t miss the music from the Newmarket Citizen’s Band from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. followed by a live concert from 9 to 10 p.m. featuring the band Switchbeat. Fireworks will take place from approximately 10:10 to 10:30 p.m. Location: ...
Toronto Fringe KidsFest
Jul 3, 2024
to Jul 14, 2024
St. Volodymyr Institute
Introduce your little ones to the magic of live theatre! The Toronto Fringe Festival presents shows for kids ages 4-12 and their families, featuring storytelling, puppetry, dance, song, and more. Between performances, check out the KidsFest Club for FREE daily ...
Mariposa Folk Festival
Jul 5, 2024
to Jul 7, 2024
Tudhope Park
Mariposa Folk Festival is an exciting, vibrant and storied musical happening! Mariposa has presented its incredible performances and programming for over 60 glorious years. Come join us! Enjoy and share in the rich tapestry of festival experiences that animate the ...
Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Jul 5, 2024
to Jul 7, 2024
Kincardine Scottish Festival
For over 20 years, our award-winning festival has welcomed thousands of visitors from all over North America to the beautiful lakeside town of Kincardine to join us in celebrating all things Scottish. We have lots of entertainment everyone beyond the ...
Taste of the Middle East Summer Festival 2024
Jul 5, 2024
to Jul 7, 2024
Nathan Phillips Square
Celebrating Arabic Music Art and Culture Are you ready for an explosion of Arabic Music, Art, Heritage & Food this summer? Yalla SAVE THE DATE 💜 The Taste of the Middle East Toronto Festival 2024 Celebrating Arabic Music, Art and ...
Taste of Lawrence 2024
Jul 5, 2024
to Jul 7, 2024
Taste of Lawrence
Taste of Lawrence, presented by Birchmount Gymnastics and Ninja Centre, returns for its 20th-anniversary edition! Join us for three days of food, music, and cultural celebration that takes place annually in the Wexford Heights BIA. As Scarborough’s largest street festival, ...
TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival
Jul 6, 2024
to Jul 7, 2024
St Clair Salsa in Toronto
Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration, the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival, is celebrating its 20th year with a series of city-wide events throughout the summer that celebrate Latino culture through music, dance, art, and authentic cuisine. The festivities include Latin ...
Innisfil Ribfest
Jul 12, 2024
to Jul 14, 2024
Sunset Speedway
The 6th Annual, Innisfil Ribfest 2024, Presented by Ontario Festival Group will take place at Sunset Speedway convenient for area residents and visitors from all over. Featuring 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams ready to serve you, your friends ...
Carabram
Jul 12, 2024
to Jul 14, 2024
City of Brampton
Experience the world in a weekend at Carabram 2024, where vibrant cultural pavilions bring the flavors, sights, and sounds of over 20 cultures to life. This family-friendly event promises a unique journey across continents, right in the heart of Brampton
Dance Together Festival
Jul 12, 2024
to Jul 14, 2024
Amos Waites Park
The Dance Together Festival offers free open-air dance workshops and events that celebrate positive and accessible dance experiences. The festival is co-produced by a creative team of local dance and visual artists and is part of Toronto’s Arts in the ...
KidZfest
Jul 13, 2024
to Jul 28, 2024
Canada’s Wonderland
If you’re looking for things to do in Toronto with kids, head up to Vaughan for Canada’s Wonderland’s KidZfest. It’s a party just for kids! Meet your favourite TV characters like Peppa Pig and the Marvel superheroes, enjoy dance parties, ...
Family Fest Weekend
Jul 13, 2024
to Jul 13, 2024
The Greek Theatre, Guild Park & Gardens
Guild Festival Theatre presents our third annual Family Fest. Featuring a variety of FREE performances and activities from theatre to music to poetry to hula hoops. From toddlers to teenagers to kids at heart, there’s something for everyone at Family ...
Toronto Caribbean Festival
Jul 14, 2024
to Aug 4, 2024
Multiple Venues in the GTA
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival will return from July to August 2024, culminating in a weekend-long celebration in August. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture. This year, we’re celebrating the 57th anniversary of the ...
Orillia Scottish Festival
Jul 19, 2024
to Jul 21, 2024
Couchiching Beach Park
Celebrating it’s 46th year! After a year of construction, the Orillia Scottish Festival returns to Couchiching Beach Park. Orillia’s annual event celebrating Scottish culture & heritage. The festival features live music, tartan day, local vendors, food and kids activities. July ...
Ribfest
Jul 19, 2024
to Jul 21, 2024
Richmond Green Park
Ribfest is an annual 3-day event that attracts professional Rib teams that travel from across North America and feature award winning ribs and variety of other food offerings. In addition, there is live entertainment and one of the region’s largest ...
Big on Bloor Festival
Jul 20, 2024
to Jul 21, 2024
Bloordale Neighbourhood
BIG on Bloor; Bloordale’s Festival of Art & Culture features a weekend street closure and site-based activations for a week after, with 100,000+ visitors participating in multidisciplinary art projects, presented by over 100 local artists from various backgrounds, identities and ...