Summer is festival season! We’re rounding up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. Covering Toronto, York, Durham, Peel, Halton and Grey Simcoe Counties – you’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.
Head out to food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations, fireworks, dancing, kids activities, ribfests, cotton candy, music and more! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back and have a fun summer!
June Festivals
Luminato Festival
Jun 4, 2025
to Jun 22, 2025
Multiple Locations in Toronto
Luminato Festival Toronto, the city’s international festival of arts and ideas, returns this summer from June 5th to June 16th with an exceptional program set to invigorate Toronto with creativity. Experience free performances and installations that will take over the city like you’ve never seen before, in addition to extraordinary ...
Brooklin Spring Fair
Jun 5, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Luther Vipond Arena — Brooklin Memorial Park
The Brooklin Spring Fair theme for 2025 is Let’s Go Hog Wild! We are so excited to bring the Brooklin Spring Fair back to our community after many months of planning. The Demo Derby, Tractor Pull and Rodeo are gearing up. Performers are booked. Supporters, sponsors and volunteers are ready ...
LaSalle Strawberry Festival
Jun 5, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex
The LaSalle Strawberry Festival brings together people of all ages to enjoy live entertainment, carnival rides, games, LaSalle’s cherished parade, fireworks, and plenty of delicious foods, including local strawberries, of course! Dates and Times: Thursday, June 5 from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Friday, June 6 from 3:00 pm to ...
Bread and Honey Festival
Jun 6, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Streetsville Milk & Honey Festival
Hello Everyone! The Bread and Honey Festival is proud to be back and celebrating it’s 53rd anniversary!! Since 1973 our festival has been held annually on the first weekend in June in the Village of Streetsville, Mississauga, Ontario. Features: Main Stage with Live Performances Beer Garden Kids Stage Food Midway ...
Do West Fest
Jun 6, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Dundast West
Do West Fest is Toronto’s start to the summer, in the heart of Little Portugal (Little Portugal Toronto BIA). This annual celebration of music, arts, food, fun, and community takes place along Dundas Street West, from Ossington Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue, covering 16 blocks of downtown Toronto. Do West Fest ...
Niagara Regional Exhibition
Jun 6, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Niagara Regional Exhibition
The Niagara Regions Annual Spring Fair features home crafts, Junior and Senior divisions, Horticulture and Education, Poultry and Animal exhibits, Baby Show, returning this year, Monster Trucks and Impact Motorsports and Welland’s own Danny Zzzz! Concessions and Vendors, and Beer Garden and Midway and more!
Peony Festival
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden
Experience the allure of Oshawa at the award-winning Peony Festival, a captivating free two-day event hosted by the City of Oshawa. Immerse yourself in the splendour of the Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden and The Michael and Judi Denny Peony Garden. Visit the peony garden to experience a variety of handmade ...
Unionville Festival
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Historic Main Street Unionville
Kick off the summer with the Unionville Festival! This annual event takes place on historic Main Street Unionville and is a celebration of the local community, featuring live music, delicious food, and a wide range of activities for people of all ages. Whether you’re looking to enjoy some great entertainment ...
Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Battlefield House Museum & Park
Witness the re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek June 6, 1813, a significant turning point in the War of 1812. Bring the whole family for period games, food, demonstrations, historical music and fireworks. Visit the merchants and military encampment and discover traditional pastimes. The event features Indigenous programming including ...
11th Brampton KiteFest
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 8, 2025
Greenbriar Park S
Brampton KiteFest is an eco-friendly, family-friendly event that celebrates multiculturalism – especially South and East Asian cultures – in an accessible way that encourages participation from all ages! Children can learn the joys of building and flying their own kite, and parents and grandparents can reconnect with their inner child! ...
Inclusive Fun Fair
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 7, 2025
Shannon Park
oin us for the Second Annual Inclusive Fun Fair presented by the Inclusive Play Project in partnership with the City of Kingston! This free, family-friendly event is designed to celebrate inclusion, accessibility, and community while raising funds to build Kingston’s first fully inclusive playground. Bring the whole family for a ...
Georgina Pride Day
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 7, 2025
The ROC
All Pride No Prejudice is a family-friendly Pride event designed to create a safe, inclusive and welcoming space for people of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride. With a focus on positivity and community, the event will feature kid-friendly activities like face painting, craft stations, and bouncy castles, ...
Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 7, 2025
Lakeshore Village
The Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Festival is hosted by the Lakeshore Village BIA and welcomes over 40,000 guests with live musical programming, amazing food, family fun zones, dog shows, shopping, a Great Lakes Brewery Garden, and so much more! The Grilled Cheese Challenge is Ontario’s largest celebration of grilled cheese ...
Downtown Milton SummerFest
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 7, 2025
Downtown Milton
Downtown Milton SummerFest is happening on Saturday, June 7th! Hosted by the Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area, with support from the Town of Milton, the event features local businesses and vendors, live entertainment, family fun and more! Main St. will be closed for the event.
Spring Into Spice
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 7, 2025
What better way to spread the Spice Food & Wine Event experience than through an outdoor food and wine festival! Spring Into Spice – The Social, is our chance to bring 45 ethnic food vendors, wineries and wine importers together in an open air environment. While the DJ plays, you’ll ...
Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest
Jun 7, 2025
to Jun 7, 2025
Riverside Toronto
Taste the Eats and feel the Beats in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood – it’s all coming back Saturday, June 7th, 2025, 12pm-6pm! Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest will span 10 vibrant blocks along Queen Street East between the Don Valley Parkway to just past the world-famous De Grassi Street. It all ...
Sound of Music Festival in Burlington
Jun 12, 2025
to Jun 15, 2025
Spencer Smith Park
The Sound of Music has exploded in size since its modest beginnings in 1980 as a marching band parade. Operating as a not-for-profit corporation, the Sound of Music organization stages Canada’s Largest Free Music Festival every year in June. Streetfest & family zone give people of all ages an eclectic ...
Springtide Music Festival
Jun 12, 2025
to Jun 14, 2025
Multiple Location in Uxbridge
Springtide Music Festival is back this year, showcasing live music along a 750m strip of downtown Uxbridge. Presenting 12 stages that include a diverse set of Canadian Musicians across multiple genres of music for visitors to discover while exploring an eclectic mix of venues in downtown Uxbridge. With headliners including ...
Mississauga Halal Food Festival
Jun 13, 2025
to Jun 14, 2025
Mississauga Celebration Square
Mississauga Halal Food Festival (MHFF) is a celebration of halal food connecting a diverse variety of halal cuisines with fun and entertainment. Running successfully from past ten years, MHFF is one of the largest celebrations of the region and is attended by more than 20,000 attendees every year from various ...
Taste of Little Italy
Jun 13, 2025
to Jun 15, 2025
Little Italy in Toronto
Taste of Little Italy is back for 2025! The massive weekend festival will transform the heart of Little Italy into a bustling street festival. Located in the beautiful neighbourhood of Little Italy on College St. in Toronto, Ontario. Enjoy live music on multiple street corners and on the main stage, ...
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival
Jun 13, 2025
to Jun 15, 2025
Woodbine Beach Park
Hot Dang! The Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival is back for 2025. Get ready for MOUTH WATERIN’, FINGER LICKIN’, BELLY RUBBIN’ GOOD BBQ! Savour the best BBQ ribs at the Toronto Beaches leg of the Northern Heat Rib Series! Indulge in perfectly cooked ribs from from the best BBQ ...
Caledon Fair
Jun 13, 2025
to Jun 15, 2025
Caledon Fairgrounds
The Caledon Fair, held annually, is intended to promote and showcase our community’s agricultural traditions, talents, diversity and heritage. Attractions include: Bavarian Gardens Hall Exhibits Midway Truck Pull Live Music All British Classic and Antique Car Show Antique Power equipment display and demos OPP, MTO and Hunters/Anglers displays Blacksmith demonstrations ...
Pickering Village Jam Fest
Jun 13, 2025
to Jun 15, 2025
Old Kingston Road
Join us for Father’s Day weekend at this year’s Pickering Village Jam Fest. Pickering Village’s favourite FREE ADMISSION music festival, will fill the streets with music along closed to traffic Old Kingston Road between Elizabeth and Linton. There will be amazing music. There will be delicious food and most importantly, ...
Country Heritage Park Fair
Jun 13, 2025
to Jun 15, 2025
Country Heritage Park
Get ready for a rip-roaring good time at Country Heritage Park’s Summer Fair, happening June 14 and 15, 2025. We’re thrilled to announce that 2025 sees the return of Tractors In Technicolour: The All Colours Show! Experience the charm of rural life as we showcase farming heritage and highlight the ...
Ontario's Best Butter Tart Festival
Jun 14, 2025
to Jun 14, 2025
Downtown Midland
If you love butter tarts you don’t want to miss this festival! Thousands of butter tarts will be available for sale at Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival, so if you like them with or without raisins or with a firm or runny filling (elbow lickers), you’ll find your perfect butter ...
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival
Jun 14, 2025
to Jun 15, 2025
Centre Islands Toronto
From the humble beginning of only 27 teams participating in the first festival back in 1989, the Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival has evolved to a much bigger operation over the past two decades. Organized by the Toronto Chinese Business Association in collaboration with GWN Dragon Boat, the Festival ...
Blooms & Berries Festival
Jun 14, 2025
to Jun 15, 2025
Benares Historic House
Enjoy a free outdoor market full of local charm – shop handmade, homegrown, and heartfelt.Enjoy a free outdoor market full of local charm – shop handmade, homegrown, and heartfelt. Inspired by Clarkson Village’s history as the strawberry capital of Ontario and the summer strawberry socials that took place here, Mississauga’s ...
Celebrate Pride at the Toronto Zoo
Jun 14, 2025
to Jun 14, 2025
Toronto Zoo
Celebrate Pride at Your Toronto Zoo with special appearances by iconic Toronto Drag Queens! Prepare for a memorable event filled with pride-themed enrichment activities and more taking place throughout the zoo! Drag Queen Storytime 2:00pm to 3:00pm FREE with Zoo Admission Celebrate Pride by joining drag performers Juice Boxx & ...
Haliburton County Fair
Jun 14, 2025
to Jun 14, 2025
Minden Fairgrounds
The Haliburton County Fair, sponsored by the Minden Agricultural Society, will brings hundreds of fairgoers to the Minden fairgrounds on June 10. The event featured live music, games, beef on a bun, agricultural displays, a horse pull and so much more.
Highland Creek Heritage Festival
Jun 14, 2025
to Jun 14, 2025
Highland Creek Community Park
A three-day festival, parade, street festival, park festival; the History of The Highland Creek Heritage Festival dates back to 1986. Currently in its 37th year, Our festival is free to attend. The Highland Creek Heritage Festival celebrates one of the earliest settlements in the Scarborough community with a fun filled ...
Kettle Creek Food Truck Festival
Jun 14, 2025
to Jun 14, 2025
Dan Patterson Conservation Area
The 4th annual Kettle Creek Food Truck Festival returns to the Dan Patterson Conservation Area this June! This year’s festival, taking place on Saturday, June 14, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., will feature 11 local food trucks, live musical performances, wildlife and science demonstrations, and other family-friendly activities! As ...
Oakville Film Festival
Jun 18, 2025
to Jun 25, 2025
Film.ca Cinemas
The 2025 Oakville Film Festival is celebrating 12 years as Oakville’s only independent film festival and will run from June 18th – 25th 2025. Over 8 days, The Oakville Film Festival presents over 100 specially curated Canadian, local, and international narrative and documentary films, as well as short films and ...
Oakville Family Ribfest
Jun 19, 2025
to Jun 22, 2025
Sheridan College Oakville Campus
Oakville’s Largest Outdoor Event is Coming Back! We are excited to invite you to attend the Annual Oakville Family Ribfest. This year the Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar has again joined forces with the Oakville Lions Club to host Ribfest at the beautiful Sheridan College campus on Trafalgar Road. This ...
Salsa at Blue
Jun 20, 2025
to Jun 22, 2025
Blue Mountain Village
Feel the Rhythm. Taste the Heat. Viva la Fiesta! The 14th Annual TD Salsa at Blue returns June 20–22, igniting the Village with the spirit of Latin culture. For one unforgettable weekend, Blue Mountain comes alive with sizzling rhythms, passionate performances, and non-stop dancing under the open sky. From salsa ...
Markham Village Music Festival
Jun 20, 2025
to Jun 21, 2025
Main Street Markham
The Markham Village Music Festival returns to Main Street Markham on June 20-21, 2025 Featuring: Live Music Featured Musician and Performers on all 5 Stages on Friday & Saturday Kidz Zone Enjoy a variety of family friendly performances and hands-on crafts. Barkham The dog-friendly zone is held on the Saturday. ...
Fairbank Summerfest
Jun 20, 2025
to Jun 22, 2025
Fairbanks Summerfest
A modern twist on a summer carnival, where the Admission, Rides & Entertainment are FREE along Eglinton Avenue West, West of Dufferin!! Summerfest is proudly presented by Fairbank Village BIA, a Business Improvement Area servicing the local community. 20,000 of our Friends and Neighbours join us for this 3-day extravaganza ...
Na-Me-Res hosts Toronto’s largest Pow Wow
Jun 21, 2025
to Jun 21, 2025
Fort York
FREE-to-attend, community festival held in partnership with the City of Toronto. A community festival to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day with dancing, drumming, food, and craft & information booths The centerpiece of the City of Toronto’s National Indigenous Peoples Day festival, the 23rd annual traditional Pow Wow hosted by Toronto-based ...
Christmas in June
Jun 21, 2025
to Jun 21, 2025
Port of Orillia
Get your holiday spirit on in June at the Port of Orillia! Hundreds of boats will be decked out in holiday lights and decorations as part of this much-anticipated event that has been a tradition in Orillia since the 1980’s. This event features Christmas fun without the winter weather, and ...
July Festivals
Canada Day at Blue Mountain
Jun 27, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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 Mountain Village, and Mountaintop fireworks!
Collingwood Festival For Canada
Jun 28, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
Downtown Collingwood
Celebrate Canada and show your Canadian pride at the Collingwood Festival for Canada! Stop by Collingwood Downtown on June 28, 29 and July 1 for a range of family-friendly activities. From live music to roller skating, we’ve got it all!
Aurora Canada Day
Jun 30, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
Lambert Wilson Park
It’s time to have some fun and celebrate Canada’s Birthday in Aurora! Dance in the Park Date – Monday, June 30, 2025 Time – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location – Aurora Town Park (49 Wells Street Bring out your dancing shoes and kick off the Canada Day festivities with ...
Rhythms of Canada Festival
Jun 30, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
Aga Khan Museum
The countdown is on for one of the city’s most exhilarating festivals! Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and delicious food. Watch the entire site — from the Museum to the Aga Khan Park — come alive with music, art, ...
Porchside Festival
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 24, 2025
Downtown Collingwood
Presented by Theatre Collingwood, this outdoor festival features 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 performances are all outdoors, on or around porches in Collingwood. Please ...
Caledon Canada Day and Strawberry Festival
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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. Arrive Early on July 1 to ensure you get strawberries Free admission Free Birthday ...
Port Hope Canada Day Celebration
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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 2025, event attendees can expect traditional event components, such as the fireworks display, car show, wagon rides and community gathering ...
Q107 Canada Day Picnic
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 3, 2025
Woodbine Park
Get ready to rock your red and white with us at the Q107 Canada Day Picnic! On Teusday, July 1st join us live on location for loads of food, fun and good tunes! We’re featuring Q107 Rock & Roll Tributes to the best bands in the world. Then we’ll cap ...
Canada Day Strawberry Festival
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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 show, fresh strawberries and strawberry treats and More! Farm Fresh ...
Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
North Maple Regional Park
Celebrate Canada Day in Vaughan! On Monday, July 1, join us for the annual Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day Event at North Maple Regional Park (New Venue). The event will feature incredible stage entertainment, activities for all ages, a food zone, a marketplace with vendor booths and so much more.
Newmarket Canada Day Festival and Evening Music & Fireworks
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
George Richardson Park
Celebrate Canada Day starting at 11am at Riverwalk Commons with fun daytime festivities, then head to George Richardson Park for evening fireworks and live music! Daytime Concert & Festival Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive) Join us July 1, 2025 ...
Canada Day at Thomson Memorial Park
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
Thompson Memorial Park
Celebrate Canada Day at one of Toronto’s largest and most vibrant events. The annual Scarborough Canada Celebration is a full day of free family fun and festivities.Enjoy a wide range of activities from a free pancake breakfast (first come, first serve), an opening ceremony where you can sing along to ...
Canada Day in Richmond Hill
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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 stages, a beer garden, artist exhibits, and midway, there is ...
Georgina Canada Day
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
The ROC
Join us on July 1 at the ROC and Georgina Village Museum from 2 p.m. until 10 p.m. for a celebration like no other! Enjoy live music, delicious food and fun activities for all ages. Don’t miss out on the firework show to cap off an amazing day at 10 ...
Markham Canada Day Celebrations
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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 the whole family to enjoy. We have an action-packed day ...
Canada Day in Downtown Bracebridge
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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 Bracebridge Bay to enjoy the best fireworks display in Muskoka.
Hamilton Canada Day at Bayfront Park
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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 keep them entertained. And when the sun sets, make sure ...
Bradford West Gwillimbury Canada Day
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre
The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury invites everyone to join in on the Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, July 1 at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre. The festivities commence at 4:00pm, and includes entertainment, music, food, the official ceremonies, the presentation of the annual Civic Awards and closing ...
Canada Day in Oakville
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
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). Take the free shuttle from Bronte GO Station provided by the Town of Oakville.
Streetsville Canada Day Celebrations
Jul 1, 2025
to Jul 1, 2025
Streetsville Village Square
Join us in the heart of the Village for an unforgettable Canada Day celebration filled with music, community spirit, and family fun. Village Square Festivities Location: Streetsville Village Square (213 Queen St. S) Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Start your evening with live music from Sugar, a local band ...
Toronto Fringe KidsFest
Jul 2, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
Soul Pepper Theatre
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 activities on July 5, 6, 12 from 10:30am-5:30pm, including arts and ...
Toronto Fringe Festival
Jul 2, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
Soulpepper Theatre’s Kevin & Roger Garland Cabaret
The 37th Annual Toronto Fringe Festival – Ontario’s largest performance festival – returns July 2 – 13, 2025 with over 100 shows in 22 venues across the city. Introduce your little ones to the magic of live theatre! The Toronto Fringe Festival presents shows for kids ages 4-12 and their ...
Mariposa Folk Festival
Jul 4, 2025
to Jul 6, 2025
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 wonderful spirit of Mariposa! The festival is a celebration of ...
Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Jul 4, 2025
to Jul 6, 2025
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 music and folklore. The Scottish Festival makes sure that we ...
Taste of the Middle East Summer Festival
Jul 4, 2025
to Jul 6, 2025
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 2025 Celebrating Arabic Music, Art and Heritage, will transform Nathan Philips Square into a walk through the ...
Taste of Lawrence 2025
Jul 4, 2025
to Jul 6, 2025
Lawrence Avenue East between Warden Avenue and Birchmount Road
Taste of Lawrence, presented by TD, returns July 4 – 6! Join us for three unforgettable days of live entertainment, global food, and cultural celebration in the heart of Wexford Heights BIA. Scarborough’s largest street festival, serves up a mix of diverse flavours from around the world! Enjoy over 150 ...
Salsa on St Clair Street Festival
Jul 5, 2025
to Jul 6, 2025
St Clair Salsa in Toronto
CANADA’S BIGGEST LATIN STREET PARTY IS BACK TO HEAT UP TORONTO! The FREE Annual Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival is the main event of the award-winning Salsa in Toronto Festival. The weekend celebration has garnered international recognition and attracts hundreds of thousands of salsa lovers from near and far ...
Family Fest Weekend
Jul 10, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
The Greek Theatre, Guild Park & Gardens
Guild Festival Theatre presents it’s fourth annual Family Fest. The 2025 Festival starts July 10 with audience favourite Nagata Shachu, bringing their heart-pounding performance and workshops of Taiko drumming and music. From July 11-13 we’ll be hosting a special presentation of Fireside Munsch performed by M. John Kennedy and featuring ...
Family Fest
Jul 10, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
The Greek Theatre, Guild Park & Gardens
Join us for Scarborough’s biggest celebration of young audiences! Guild Festival Theatre’s fourth annual Family Fest offers free entertainment for all ages. Featuring theatre, circus, music and dance performances as well as workshops and activities, there’s something for everyone at Family Fest. The festival begins on July 10 with audience ...
Innisfil Ribfest
Jul 11, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
Sunset Speedway
The 7th Annual, Innisfil Ribfest 2025, Presented by Ontario Festival Group will take place at Sunset Speedway convenient for area residents and visitors from all over. We are bringing 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked ...
Fireside Munsch: Classic Munsch Mayhem
Jul 11, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
The Greek Theatre, Guild Park & Gardens
Part of Family Fest 2025. Join us on Friday evening for a special presentation of an award-winning play! Fun for the entire family, M. John Kennedy’s hit solo show Fireside Munsch is a high-energy performance featuring four of Robert Munsch’s classic stories performed as one wacky storytelling play. Friday’s performance ...
Carabram
Jul 12, 2025
to Jul 14, 2025
City of Brampton
Experience the world in a weekend at Carabram, 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
Mixto Festival
Jul 12, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
Trillium Park, Ontario Place
Mixto Festival takes place yearly, celebrating the local and international character and diversity of Toronto. The word “mixto” or “misto” in both Portuguese and Spanish means “mixed”, but can also refer to a sandwich with many different toppings, or elements. The double meaning here is of “mix”, and “TO”, as ...
Caribbean Vibrations Festival
Jul 12, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
Harbourfront Centre
Brought to you by Caribbean Vibrations TV, Caribbean Vibrations Festival is a celebration of over 27 islands in the Caribbean region, filled with music, cuisine, revelry, comedy and regional food from the Caribbean diaspora.
Chariot Fest
Jul 12, 2025
to Jul 13, 2025
Multiple Locations in Toronto
The Chariot Fest, formerly known as the Festival of India, has taken place in Toronto for over half a century, yet its rich history actually stems from thousands of years of tradition and heritage. The festival begins with a vibrant parade down Yonge Street in which three giant floats are ...
Hamilton Fringe Festival
Jul 16, 2025
to Jul 27, 2025
Theatre Aquarius
The Hamilton Fringe Festival is thrilled to present its 21st festival will run July 16-27, 2025 with 50+ shows in 350+ performances in over a dozen venues. Hamilton Fringe is the largest theatre festival in the Greater Hamilton Area, lighting up spaces across town with live comedy, theatre, musicals, dance, ...
Orillia Scottish Festival
Jul 18, 2025
to Jul 20, 2025
Couchiching Beach Park
Celebrating it’s 47th 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. See website for more information.
Richmond Hill Ribfest
Jul 18, 2025
to Jul 20, 2025
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 midways. Join us from July 18 – 20, 2025 at ...
KidZfest
Jul 19, 2025
to Sep 1, 2025
Canada’s Wonderland
Experience the joy of endless smiles at KidZfest, the ultimate event for family-friendly summer fun! Join in on the exciting dance parties, feast on delicious treats, enjoy our kid-friendly rides, and check out our interactive games and activities. With live entertainment that captivates both young hearts and the young at ...
Big on Bloor Festival
Jul 19, 2025
to Jul 20, 2025
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 groups.
August Festivals
Toronto Food Truck Festival
Aug 1, 2025
to Aug 4, 2025
Woodbine Park
Woodbine Park has never tasted this delicious before. Back for another year, The Toronto Food Truck Festival is serving up some real must-eats! As always, admission is free and there’s something for everyone. Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a ...
Kempenfest
Aug 1, 2025
to Aug 4, 2025
Barrie Waterfront
Don’t Miss the Festival of the Summer! Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 53 years Aug 1-4, 2025, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. The annual event is one of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, ...
Meaford Summerfest
Aug 1, 2025
to Aug 3, 2025
Multiple Venues in Meaford
A three day summer festival in Meaford Ontario! Featuring: Poutine-Off Movie under the Stars in Market Square. “The Goonies” starts at dusk. Bring your own lawn chairs. Vendor Market in Market Square Live Music in Market Square: Live Music in front of Meaford Hall See website for dates and times.
Caribana Grand Parade
Aug 2, 2025
to Aug 2, 2025
Exhibition Place
Toronto’s Caribbean Caribana festival has grown exponentially since its start in 1967 and is currently North America’s largest cultural festival. What was once a three-day event has now grown into three weeks of celebration, absorbing most of the city with its infectious feel-good vibes. Over a million tourists are expected ...
Jambana One World Festival
Aug 4, 2025
to Aug 4, 2025
Chinguacousy Park
JAMBANA™ One World Festival, represents Canada’s growing cultural diversity in its finest form through performances by internationally acclaimed bands, artists and JUNO Award winners. Feel the rhythms of Reggae, World Beat, Soca, Gospel, Dance & Comedy. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and global diversity at JAMBANA™!
WAYO Children's Festival
Aug 7, 2025
to Aug 10, 2025
Berkeley Castle
This summer, families across Toronto are invited to join us for one of the city’s most imaginative and joyful events for young audiences, the 6th annual WAYO, a children’s festival presented by us at Jamii! As a beloved local arts organization, we are committed to building community through the arts ...
Taco Fest
Aug 8, 2025
to Aug 10, 2025
Fort York
The highly anticipated return of Taco Fest! This three day Fiesta celebrating all things Mexican alongside Toronto’s most celebrated chefs is sure to bring out your favourite cocktails, music, interactive games, dance lessons and of course Tacos! With over 150 variations of Tacos, guests can expect to indulge in the ...
TD JerkFest
Aug 8, 2025
to Aug 10, 2025
Centennial Park
Get ready to experience the vibes of authentic Caribbean culture at TD JerkFest 2025! This highly anticipated three-day, family-friendly festival will be filled with mouthwatering jerk cuisine, infectious cultural music and live performances by local and chart-topping artists, but that’s not all! You’ll get the chance to immerse yourself in ...
Pickering Food Truck Festival
Aug 8, 2025
to Aug 10, 2025
The Esplanade Park
You’ll want to bring your friends and kids to Esplanade Park for some unbelievable food! We’re transforming the park to a foodie haven, jam-packed with a children’s village, beer garden and live entertainment stage. As always, admission is free and we’ll be beefing up the park with some good tunes. ...
Stouffville Ribfest
Aug 8, 2025
to Aug 10, 2025
Memorial Park Stouffville
Join us as we transform Memorial Park into our biggest festival of the Summer – Stouffville Ribfest! Celebrate the BEST summer has to offer with a FREE three-day festival that features award winning ribs, local breweries, a variety of food trucks, a kids zone, marketplace, and live entertainment all weekend ...
Orillia Waterfront Festival
Aug 8, 2025
to Aug 10, 2025
Port of Orillia
The Orillia Waterfront Festival features entertainment, food, a vendor market, new and used boat sales, a Cardboard Boat Race and a dog diving contest! The festival will feature a vendor market on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a wide range of unique vendors showcasing everything from hot tubs to one-of-a ...
Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Aug 8, 2025
to Aug 10, 2025
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. Whether you’re coming by yourself or with the entire clan there’s something for everyone, Scottish or nae! Celtic Music, crafts ...
Port Hope Arts Festival
Aug 9, 2025
to Aug 9, 2025
Downtown Port Hope
Join us in celebrating the arts throughout Port Hope this August. August is Arts Month in Port Hope Our annual Arts Festival will take place in downtown Port Hope on August 9, 2025. The event will feature a 10-Minute Play Series, an outdoor artisan market, and a community gathering in ...
Milton African and Multicultural Festival
Aug 9, 2025
to Aug 9, 2025
Milton Community Sports Park
Celebrating African and multicultural diversity: The Milton African and Multicultural Festival is a celebration of the richness and diversity of African cultures and other cultures from around the world. We celebrate the differences that make us a unique and vibrant community. Featuring: Live cultural Entertainment Cultural foods Vendors Community information ...
Neurodivergent Community Resource Fair
Aug 9, 2025
to Aug 9, 2025
Monarch House Oakville
FUN Update: there will now be a BOUNCY CASTLE, face painting, crafts, and snacks available FREE at the Neurodivergent Community Resource Fair this coming Saturday on August 9 from 11 AM – 2 PM at Monarch House Oakville (1405 North Service Road East, Unit #103, Oakville, ON L6H 1A7)! This ...
CNE - Canadian National Exhibition
Aug 15, 2025
to Sep 1, 2025
Exhibition Place
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest annual community event. Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, the CNE offers a wide variety of entertainment and events including Bandshell concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, an aerial acrobatics and ice skating show, a dog show, ...
Elora Riverfest
Aug 15, 2025
to Aug 17, 2025
Bissell Park
Get ready for three days of art, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, community and of course, music! We’re back with another incredible lineup for year 14! More than 45 local, national and international acts, from household names to rising stars. Children 12 & under are Free! Purchase tickets online.
Japan Festival Canada
Aug 16, 2025
to Aug 17, 2025
Mississauga Celebration Square
Japan Festival CANADA has been hosted in one of the multicultural countries in the world, Canada, to introduce and promote genuine Japanese food, culture and technologies. The concept of Japan Festival CANADA is to contribute in further success of establishing Canada and Japan Diplomatic Relations. Since the first year event ...
Markham Jazz Festival
Aug 16, 2025
to Aug 17, 2025
Historic Main Street Unionville
Come one, come all to historic Unionville for the 28th annual Markham Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17. • We’re back with 30+ unforgettable performances by renowned Canadian and international talent – all free! • Unionville is getting a facelift this year (new sidewalks and street paving), ...
Wheels on the Danforth
Aug 16, 2025
to Aug 16, 2025
Danforth Avenue
WHEELS… WHEELS… and more WHEELS at Toronto’s Best Street-Judged Car Show! Featuring: • 100’s of Classics, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Tuners, Movie Cars, Race Cars, & Exotics! • Food, Vendors, & Kid’s Zone! • Buskers, Live Bands, DJs, and much more! If it’s got wheels… bring it! FREE Admission For ...
FAN EXPO Canada 2025
Aug 21, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite guest then get the inside scoop about your favourite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it ...
Summerfest On Main
Aug 21, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Main Street Newmarket
Feel the Heat at Summerfest on Main – August 21 to 24, 2025! Get ready to soak up the sun and the good vibes as Historic Main Street Newmarket transforms into the ultimate summer hangout! From August 21 to 24, the street will be buzzing with music, food, fun, and ...
Aurora Ribfest
Aug 22, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Machell Park, Aurora
Mark your calendars because the tastiest event of the year will be taking place at Machell Park, as the rib teams get fired up starting on Friday, August 22. Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other ...
2025 TAIWANfest: Artist Market
Aug 22, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Harbourfront Centre
TAIWANfest Artist Market features local and international creators who are experts in their craft. Blending tradition and innovation, this year’s market also invites artisans all the way from Japan, in a continuation of our 2017 Dialogue with Japan. From intricate crochet pieces and handcrafted jewellery, ceramics and handmade charms, the ...
2025 Toronto TAIWANfest
Aug 22, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Harbourfront Centre
2025 Toronto TAIWANfest returns to Harbourfront Centre with the theme “ECHOES OF THE OCEAN”, exploring migration stories, diasporic memories, and cultural reconciliation. Discover the untold stories of Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada through live music performances featuring local and Taiwanese artists, Hope Talks on history, interactive exhibitions, indigo dye workshops, an ...
Afro-Carib Fest 2025
Aug 23, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Thomson Memorial Park, located at 1005 Brimley Road, Scarborough, Ontario M1P 3E9
Experience the Ultimate Celebration of African & Caribbean Culture! Join us for the 14th annual Afro-Carib Fest 2025, an award-winning, FREE weekend festival that celebrates the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture through live music, dance, food, and art! What to Expect: Live Performances – Enjoy electrifying shows from 120+ local & international ...
Parkdale Music Crawl & Sidewalk Sale
Aug 23, 2025
to Aug 24, 2025
Parkdale Village
On Saturday, August 23, the Parkdale Village BIA is hosting the Parkdale Music Crawl and Sidewalk Sale! Stroll along Queen St W from Roncesvalles to Dufferin and enjoy the sounds of the city. Starting at 10 am, activities for all ages will be available along the sidewalk, including family areas, ...
TRCA Butterfly Festival
Aug 23, 2025
to Aug 23, 2025
Tommy Thompson Park
The TRCA Butterfly Festival is a FREE public event at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) to celebrate an iconic insect as it embarks on an epic journey to Mexico over the winter months. Located on the Toronto waterfront at the convergence of two major migratory flyways, Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) is ...
Parkdale Music Crawl and Sidewalk Sale
Aug 23, 2025
to Aug 23, 2025
Cowan Town Square
On Saturday, August 23, the Parkdale Village BIA is hosting the Parkdale Music Crawl and Sidewalk Sale! Stroll along Queen St W from Roncesvalles Ave to Dufferin St and enjoy the sounds of the city. Starting at 10 am, activities for all ages will be available along the sidewalk, including ...
Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy
Aug 29, 2025
to Sep 1, 2025
Woodbine Park
It’s spontaneous, it’s outrageous; it’s fun, funny, and fabulous – there is something for everyone at the Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy. Be prepared to witness something spectacular around every corner from circus artistry, to daredevils, feats of the impossible, and so much more at Ontario’s largest gathering of buskers ...
Bark In The Park TO hosted by BuskerFest
Aug 29, 2025
to Sep 1, 2025
Woodbine Park
Bark in the Park TO is back! a four-day tail-wagging extravaganza! The ultimate celebration of all things canine will take place Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2025, at Woodbine Park, bringing together dog lovers, furry friends, and top-notch vendors for a weekend filled with wagging tails and endless fun. Get ...
Toronto Dragon Festival
Aug 29, 2025
to Aug 31, 2025
Nathan Phillips Square
Toronto, get ready for an unforgettable spectacle! The sixth annual Toronto Dragon Festival (TDF) returns to Nathan Phillips Square from Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31, igniting the city with a thrilling fusion of tradition, technology, and imagination. This year’s Festival promises mythical encounters and futuristic thrills. For the ...
