Events

Touch a Truck

Robert N. Shelton Operations Centre 1275 Maple Hill Court, Newmarket, ON, Canada

This free, fun, hands-on event allows you to touch, explore and get up close and personal with a variety of different vehicles. Explore some of your favourite trucks such as a fire truck, Zamboni, backhoe, dump truck and more! Touch, explore, and learn about trucks at this free, hands-on event for the whole family.

Barrie Waterfront Festival

Barrie Waterfront 1 Lakeshore Drive, Barrie, ON, Canada

The Barrie Waterfront festival is back and ready to bring Barrie to life this May! Featuring a variety of activities and attractions, including live music

Free

Ajax Rotary Ribfest

Ajax Downs 380 Kingston Rd East, Ajax, ON, Canada

Experience the ultimate celebration of food, music, and community at the Ajax Rotary Ribfest! Join us for a sizzling weekend filled with mouthwatering ribs from top-notch vendors, live entertainment that will keep you dancing all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere that brings together friends and family. From finger-licking BBQ, and refreshing beverages to a range of food vendors including Halal - there's something for […]

Carassauga Festival of Cultures

Multiple Location in Mississauga 2475 Truscott Dr., Mississauga, ON, Canada

Carassauga returns May 24 & 25! Come check out the entertainment, food and exhibits from our 25 cultural pavilions. The Carassauga Festival of Cultures brings out the world’s best in food, music, dance, art and history in a packed three-day weekend at numerous venues throughout Mississauga. Saturday May 24 – 12 pm to 11 pm Sunday May 25 – 12 pm to 7 pm Carassauga […]

Celebrate Spring at Little Canada with a Drop-In Activity

Little Canada 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada

For the first four weekends in May—including Victoria Day Monday—guests are invited to participate in a free drop-in activity during their wonder-filled visit at Little Canada. From 11 am to 4 pm, colour your own wooden tulip cutout and add a splash of spring to your day! While you’re here, journey through our immersive miniature world—filled with tiny Canadian stories, delightful details, and little surprises around […]

$22 – $36

Spring Bird Festival

Colonel Samuel Smith Park 65 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Toronto, ON, Canada

Enjoy a day of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops, children’s activities, and educational displays. Bird walks start regularly throughout the festival. If you are planning on coming to the festival with your four-legged friend, remember to keep your dog on a leash. This festival is part of the annual Toronto Bird Celebration that has activities running throughout […]

City of Mississauga National Public Works Week Family Fun Day

Mississauga Living Arts Centre 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada

On Saturday, May 24, from 10 am to 3 pm, attend the City of Mississauga's free Family Fun Day event. Located on Princess Royal Drive and outside of the Living Arts Centre, enjoy family-friendly activities and meet our staff. Event activities include: 1. ‘Touch a truck’ and equipment displays (e.g., snow plow, MiWay bus, front-end loader) 2. Interactive exhibits with fun and educational activities 3. […]

Free

Touch-a-Truck Burlington

Mainway Recreation Centre 4015 Mainway, Burlington, Ontario, Canada

The City of Burlington is hosting its annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday, May 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mainway Recreation Centre. The outdoor event gives residents and their families an opportunity to: Get an up-close look at City vehicles, including a Burlington Transit bus, street sweeper, snowplow, fire truck, zamboni, and more. Visit and learn about the services provided by City staff […]

Bullet Journaling for Tweens

Mackenzie Health Vaughan Library 3200 Major Mackenzie Drive West, Vaughan, ON, Canada

This program will provide tweens with the opportunity to express their creativity, introduce and implement some form of structure by learning how to do Bullet Journaling tracking, as well as developing their reading interests and habits. It will provide them with the tools they need to better organize aspects of their lives and help manage their time as it relates to their school education. A […]

Free

Cynthia Moodie Bess Award Basketball Tournament

BGC Kawartha Lakes 107 Lindsay Street, Lindsay, ON, Canada

Come and participate in the 3-on-3 basketball tournament for the Cynthia Moodie Bess Award, organized by The Riley Firm, from May 31st to June 1st,

Free

4th Annual Hazel McCallion Walk for Health

Port Credit Memorial Park Mississauga, ON, Canada

Join us for the 4th Annual Hazel McCallion Walk for Health at Port Credit Memorial Park on Sunday, June 1st. The Hazel McCallion Walk for Health is back for its fourth year, honoring the extraordinary legacy of Hazel McCallion, a champion of health care in the West GTA. This annual community fundraiser supports the construction of the largest hospital in Canada - The Peter Gilgan […]

$25

Brooklin Spring Fair

Luther Vipond Arena — Brooklin Memorial Park 67 Winchester Rd. E, Brooklin, ON

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 to welcome you back together again. The Brooklin Agricultural Society is a Not for Profit […]

Bread and Honey Festival

Streetsville Milk & Honey Festival Queen Street South, Streetsville, ON, Canada

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 Rides & Sideshow Games Petting Zoo Community Stage Home and Trades Show

Do West Fest

Dundast West Toronto, ON, Canada

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 brings the neighbourhood together and draws visitors to the area to explore shops, food, and […]

Free

2025 Barrie Airshow

Kempenfelt Bay Kempenfelt Bay, Barrie, ON, Canada

Kick off this exciting weekend on Friday night, with a meet-and-greet with pilots and performers of the 2025 Barrie Airshow, a fun Drone Show presented

Unionville Festival

Historic Main Street Unionville Main Street, Unionville, ON, Canada

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 or simply soak up the festive atmosphere, the Unionville Festival is a must-attend event for […]

Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek

Battlefield House Museum & Park 77 King Street West, Stony Creek, ON, Canada

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 a narrated ‘Great Peace Game’ of Haudenosaunee Lacrosse on the Battlefield prior to each Battle […]

55th Annual Canoe the Nonquon

Latcham Centre - Port Perry 175 Water St, Port Perry, ON, Canada

55th Annual Canoe the Nonquon, Port Perry, Ontario Saturday, June 7, 2025 Scugog – The 55th annual Canoe the Nonquon is taking place on Saturday, June 7, in Port Perry. The race is sanctioned by the Ontario Marathon Canoe and Kayak Racing Association (OMCKRA). Canoe the Nonquon was started by the Lake Scugog Historical Society as a fundraiser for the Scugog Shores Museum Village and […]

$65

Inclusive Fun Fair

Shannon Park Kingston, Ontario, Canada

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 day filled with fun activities, live entertainment on the City Stage, a vibrant vendor market, […]

Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge

Lakeshore Village Lake Shore Blvd W, Islington Ave to 2nd St, Etobicoke, ON, Canada

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 sandwiches! The festival takes place on Lake Shore Blvd West from Islington Ave to Second […]

Free

Downtown Milton SummerFest

Downtown Milton Main Street East, Milton, ON, Canada

Get ready for Milton's biggest street festival! Downtown Milton is happening on Saturday, June 7th from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Don't miss out on a day full of free live music, vendors, family fun and more!

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