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May 2019
Schomberg Fair
The Schomberg Agricultural Fair is a heart-warming and fun local tradition and is celebrating its 169th year! Every May, Schomberg plays host to a colourful celebration of local agriculture, art, and talent. Held at the Schomberg Fairgrounds, which are nestled in the heart of downtown Schomberg, the fair offers a sprawling array of fun activities. Year after year, the midway, carnival games and food carts are a big attraction.
Find out more »Woofstock
Woofstock, North America's Largest Outdoor Festival for Dogs, is turning 16!! Come PAWty with us Saturday May 25th & Sunday May 26th, 2019 at Woodbine Park, Toronto. It's a canine celebration like no other! Shopping, games, entertainment, competitions, and all the doggie love you can imagine! Woofstock was the first festival to allow people to celebrate their dogs, indulge them, party with them and let them show off their special talents in fun and wacky contests and fashion shows. Woofstock…
Find out more »York Region Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day is a free, interactive, family-oriented event to celebrate National Public Works Week and promote public awareness of the many services operated by York Region, including: Operating YRT services Providing clean and safe drinking water Building and maintaining the Regional road network Processing solid waste and increasing diversion rates Maintaining and protecting the York Regional Forest There will be displays and activities for the whole family to enjoy, including facility and fleet tours, a charity BBQ, mascots, hands-on…
Find out more »Movie Nights at Celebration Square
Grab a blanket and join your friends and neighbours under the night sky for Movie Nights! Celebration Square is a fully-accessible outdoor space that is open to all members of the community. Watch classics, blockbuster hits and family feel-good favourites on the big screens. All films featured at Movie Nights offer closed captioning and pathways are situated throughout the events to accommodate people with disabilities in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Season Schedule: Thursday, May 23,…
Find out more »Union Summer
Union Summer - Presented by TD, returns May 31st for the annual summer market, bringing together Toronto's top chefs, musicians, film screenings and live performances to Union Station. Union Summer features free daily programming on the TD Stage, handpicked from local artists and cultural organizations. Programming will include lunchtime and evening performances, MusicVaultz Concerts and Wednesday night movie nights featuring current and classic flicks. The market, a lush green space designed to feel like an oasis at the city's front…
Find out more »Its On This Summer At Ontario Place
Ontario Place has much in store for visitors this summer. Zen out with our FREE weekends and monthly sunset yoga classes in the park. Take a spin in a kayak or paddleboat at Lake Shore Boat rentals or hop on a Segway adventure courtesy of Go Tours. In search of a culinary adventure? The West Island will home to a variety of exciting festivals. Grab a bite or drink at Vista Eatery’s licensed patio and listen to live jazz on…
Find out more »June 2019
Riverdale Art Walk
Riverdale ArtWalk is a FREE two-day, public fine art exhibition showcasing established and emerging artists in Jimmie Simpson Park and Community Centre in Toronto’s flourishing Queen East arts district. The first outdoor fine art show of Toronto’s season, Riverdale ArtWalk is a great place to connect with artists and buy that perfect piece for your home! The festival hosts over 170 participating artists and the inclusion of local community groups and entertainment. Now in its 20th year in the Riverdale/Leslieville…
Find out more »Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville
FREE ADMISSION! Spend the day exploring the heritage, culture, and the community of Whitchurch-Stouffville. Each attraction will offer a unique experience. Participate in behind-the-scenes tours, activities, and more. For more information or a complete list of this year’s sites, please go to www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/ws.
Find out more »Collingwood Celebrates National Health & Fitness Day
Collingwood celebrates National Health & Fitness Day annually on the first Saturday in June. Find us at the Central Park Arena from 10:00am to 1:00pm. It is our day of play, a chance to join Canadians and get up, get out and get active! This is a free event inviting you to try a new activity and be inspired by the incredible programs and recreational opportunities available in Collingwood. With activities like pickleball, cycling, dancing, imaginative play, yoga, tennis, croquet,…
Find out more »Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest
Taste the Eats and feel the Beats in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood! Riverside’s Annual Streetfest spans 10 vibrant blocks along Queen St. East between the Don Valley Parkway to just past world-famous De Grassi Street. It’s all happening just across the bridge from Toronto’s Downtown Core. The festival takes place alongside the Riverdale ArtWalk (Jimmie Simpson Park). The event showcases: - 50+ local eateries and shops along Queen Street East serve food specials, sidewalk sales, and live entertainment. - At Broadview…
Find out more »2019 Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – Toronto
Cures are steps away! Walk with us towards a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Join us on Sunday June 2, 2019, for the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk. A single day when Canadian coast to coast will walk united at this fun-filled, family-friendly and non-competitive walk. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is the only national, volunteer based charity focused on finding the and improving the lives of everyone impacted by these disease. Our route is 5 kilometers…
Find out more »2019 Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – Durham Region
Cures are steps away! Walk with us towards a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Join us on Sunday June 2, 2019, for the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk. A single day when Canadians coast to coast will walk united at this fun-filled, family-friendly and non-competitive walk. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is the only national, volunteer based charity focused on finding and improving the lives of everyone impacted by these disease. Our route is 5 kilometers long,…
Find out more »Gutsy Walk for Crohn’s and Colitis Canada – York Region
Cures are steps away! Walk with us towards a future free from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Join us on Sunday June 2, 2019, for the Crohn’s and Colitis Canada Gutsy Walk. A single day when Canadian coast to coast will walk united at this fun-filled, family-friendly and non-competitive walk. Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is the only national, volunteer based charity focused on finding the and improving the lives of everyone impacted by these disease. Our route is 5 kilometers…
Find out more »Healthy Kids Day at Central YMCA
On Sunday, June 2, the Central YMCA will be hosting a public event to celebrate Healthy Kids Day with the local community. This FREE event will offer fun, family-friendly activities and prizes, showcasing how special the Y is. Throughout Healthy Kids Day, children can enjoy fitness, camp and other activities at the Y, while parents learn about diverse opportunities their kids can take part in now or grow into in the future. Healthy emotional and social development in early years…
Find out more »Vaughan Celebrates Concerts in the Park 2019
The annual FREE Concerts in the Park series returns on select Wednesdays in June and July presented by TD and Event Sponsor Tim Hortons. The series features free city-wide professional entertainment for all ages with genres ranging from Motown, funk, and rock to pop! This year is an extra special one as we celebrate our 25th anniversary! Details at vaughan.ca/concerts June 5 Honeymoon Suite Launch Concert Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, Transit Square 100 New Park Place, Vaughan June 19 Matt Cage…
Find out more »Caledon Fair
Join us at the 159th Annual Caledon Fair June 7, 8, 9! Running in Caledon Village since 1860 during the reign of Queen Victoria. The fair has traditional shows for livestock, horses, and crops as well as a Midway, Truck and Tractor Pull, Live Music, Great Food Vendors, BBQ, Pony Rides, Kids activities and more!
Find out more »Pickering Village Jam Fest
JUNE 14 - 16, 2019 FREE ADMISSION Join us for the 9th Annual Pickering Village Jam Fest taking place Father's Day weekend along Old Kingston Road. There will be live music, food trucks, vendors AND a special visit from Peppa Pig on Sunday, June 16th. For more information and to check out our awesome line-up, visit: www.pickeringvillagejamfest.ca
Find out more »Foodalicious
Foodalicious is a celebration and appreciation of Gourmet Street Food. We are bringing together up to thirty of the best Food Trucks, Food Vendors and Artisans Toronto has to offer. An amazing live music stage will provide music and entertainment to usher in the summer. In addition, a Kids Zone with Midways and Bouncy Houses will provide all the entertainment that those little hearts can desire. Bring out your inner foodie and enjoy all the different foods and cultures of…
Find out more »Fairbank Summerfest
Fairbank Village BIA, a Business Improvement Area servicing Eglinton West of Dufferin is proud to announce the annual Fairbank Summerfest along Eglinton Ave W., West of Dufferin. A modern twist on a summer carnival, where the Admission, Rides & Entertainment are FREE!!! 20,000 of our Friends and Neighbours join us for this 2-day extravaganza that includes food from around the world as well as a sidewalk sale that will remind you of a European Bazaar. June 22nd – 12pm –…
Find out more »Lemonade for Love
Join us for our 6th annual Lemonade for Love at Fairfield Park in Etobicoke! Lemonade for Love is a simple home-spun lemonade stand with a super sweet twist. The lemonade stand is a child-driven, parent-supported event. The organizers are children, aged 4+, that live in the community. This event is all about #kidshelpingkids. Money raised will go to the #CaptainXavierFund at Silver Creek Pre School. Silver Creek is a school for children with special needs. To learn more about the…
Find out more »Redpath Waterfront Festival
Visit the ships – the schooner, the better! Every three years, the Redpath Waterfront Festival, presented by Billy Bishop Airport, welcomes a fleet of majestic tall ships to Toronto’s waterfront. During Canada Day weekend, from June 29 – July 1, these ships will be docked from Bathurst to Bay and will be open for deck tours. The festival is also excited to welcome the Canadian Coast Guard for the first time. Tour the legendary Bluenose II, the ship on our…
Find out more »July 2019
Q107 Canada Day Picnic
The annual Q107 Canada Day Picnic brings Woodbine Park to life with live music, loads of food and family fun. We’re featuring Q107 Rock & Roll Tributes to Neil Young, Santana, Radiohead, U2, The Foo Fighters, Chicago and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Then we’ll cap off the night with Toronto’s largest fireworks display from Ashbridges Bay, set to a “live” tribute to Prince! The party starts at noon on Canada Day, in Woodbine Park near the beaches. Come down…
Find out more »Caledon Canada Day Celebration
Albion Hills is your destination for a Canada Day celebration like no other. With music, strolling entertainers, tractor rides, wood carving demonstrations, archery lessons, food trucks and more, this is a birthday bash you won’t soon forget. The event is jam-packed full of fun for the whole family. As the sun goes down, fireworks will light up the night sky at 10 pm. 23rd Caledon Canada Day Celebration Monday, July 1st, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm Albion Hills…
Find out more »Maker Festival
Maker Festival is a celebration of Toronto's tech, DIY and maker communities. The Festival returns July 6-7, 2019 to the Toronto Reference Library, where makers will gather to show off their process and projects to the public. Maker Festival brings together Toronto’s most creative people and projects, in order to inspire openness to possibilities, a sense of active participation in shaping our world, and a yearning for a more wonder-filled tomorrow. SATURDAY JULY 6, 9AM-5PM, SUNDAY JULY 7, 10AM-5PM FREE…
Find out more »Food Truck’N Friday
For the 1st time ever Food Truck'N Friday is coming to Mississauga for 5 dates throughout the summer. Toronto's best food trucks, free admission, rain or shine! Save the dates, plan accordingly, tag a friend & bring the kids. Don't miss our big 905 debut, it all starts on May 10! Friday, May 10, 2019 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm Friday, May 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm Friday, July 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 10:00pm Friday, August 23, 2019 -…
Find out more »The Princess Ball
Meet TEN of your favourite princesses at our annual Princess Ball! This event is full of magical memories for your child to cherish forever! This event is truly a once in a life time memory. Our princesses love to sing, dance and inspire during our ball to ensure that your little one's feel like royalty! You can join us on Sunday, July 14th at Glen Stewart Community Hall for a magical time! Two sessions are held starting at 1:00 pm…
Find out more »BIG on Bloor Festival
The BIG on Bloor Festival of Arts & Culture is an exceptional community and city-building Festival presenting hundreds of culturally significant events, activities, displays and exhibitions. Organized by BIG (Bloor Improvement Group), the Festival is a summer event presented along a car-free stretch of Bloor Street West between Dufferin and Lansdowne to celebrate local arts, culture and community. It has drawn up to 100,000 people. BIG on celebrating arts, culture, community and small business, up to 100,000 people attend each…
Find out more »Pretty Heroes & Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration 2019
We first started as the Toronto Sailor Moon Celebration. Now we’re continuing our journey to incorporate even more girl power to meet the demands of fans in Toronto and Canada. We are the first (and currently only) girl power fandom convention in Canada. We want to encourage young people to pursue their dreams and define what being a hero means for them. If you enjoy narratives featuring strong female characters – you will find a positive, welcoming space at our events.…
Find out more »5th Annual AlohaFest Toronto
Hālau Hula I Ka Lā (“Hula School in the Sun”) is excited to present the 5th anniversary of AlohaFest Toronto, the city's original and only united celebration of Polynesian culture. On Saturday July 27th from 11am-7pm, we will share the Aloha spirit through cultural musical and dance performances, fun kids’ crafts and unique items available at the AlohaFest Marketplace. AlohaFest Toronto is one of the few places in the city where guests can indulge in both local favourites and unique…
Find out more »August 2019
Day Out With Thomas
Peep Peep! All aboard for a day of family fun with Thomas the Tank Engine! Thomas will be chugging his into the GTA for the Steam Team Tour for two weekends only - August 9 -11 and 16-18, 2019. Take a 25-minute train ride on-board our heritage train pulled by Thomas and meet Sir Topham Hatt! There are lots of activities for the kids including temporary tattoos, face painting, hay maze, kiddie train ride, Zoo to You, obstacle course and…
Find out more »Oakville Children’s Festival
Join us at the Oakville Children's Festival on the grounds of Queen Elizabeth Park. Enjoy FREE live performances by Children's entertainers. Take part in interactive building and art activities, story times, scavenger hunt, sports zone, and more. Take the free shuttle from Bronte GO. Bike parking on site. Rain or shine!
Find out more »Creemore Springs Copper Kettle Festival
There's a Party Brewing! Join us for some good old fashioned fun at the annual Creemore Springs Copper Kettle Festival. Help Creemore Springs celebrate our 31st anniversary in the beautiful village of Creemore! Poke along the main street of Creemore & enjoy live music, great food & drink, fun games, kids' activities, wagon rides, brewery tours, classic car exhibit, makers market & more! The charming village of Creemore, Ontario is nestled in a valley between the Mad and Noisy Rivers…
Find out more »Toronto Rib, Bacon and BBQ
Toronto Rib, Bacon and BBQ Fest is a celebration and appreciation of Great BBQ Ribs and Chicken. We are bringing together 4 of the BEST Ribbers North America has to offer, along with some of the best Food Trucks and Food Vendors. Come and enjoy amazing live music, a Kids Zone with Midways and Bouncy Houses, great food and amazing people. Labour Day long weekend, We'll see you there! August 30th – 4pm – 11pm August 31st – 11am –…
Find out more »October 2019
Leaside Block Party
On October 5th, join us for the second annual Leaside Block Party in support of Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. The neighbourhood will be gathering together for fun activities, delicious eats, entertainment, local vendors, and plenty of ways to learn about Holland Bloorview! Come celebrate this free block party showcasing the Leaside community & Holland Bloorview and help create a world of possibilities for kids with disabilities!
Find out more »Toronto and Richmond Hill Pumpkinfests
If you’re looking for something fun to do Thanksgiving weekend, this is it! Toronto or Richmond Hill Pumpkinfest has something for all ages. Come experience this family event over 3 days with great food, vendors, entertainment and loads of pumpkins! Guests are welcomed to enjoy all things Autumn. Why not enter your child into the Costume Contest or Little Miss Pumpkin Fest Contest? Don’t have kids? Not a problem! You can participate in our Pumpkin Carving Contest or take a…
Find out more »Girl Expo Canada
Discover a world of possibilities for girls ages 5-12! Empower girls through hands-on activities in sports, science, technology and the arts as well as performances, guest speakers and fresh thinking including an array of products specifically designed for girls.
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