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August 2018
Splash Works
Canada's Wonderland's Premier Water Park will open for another season of fun in the sun on May 26! Splash Works is included with Park Admission and Season Passes. Be sure to visit the new Lakeside Lagoon, including all-new interactive spray features that everyone will enjoy.
Find out more »Taste of Regent Park
Taste of Regent Park is a family-friendly festival that animates our community’s namesake green space, also known as “Big Park,” with a celebration of food and culture. Held on Wednesday evenings through the summer, Taste of Regent Park features an affordable produce market providing access to local, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, along with staples like artisan bread. A pay-what-you-can community meal is cooked each week by different caterers through our Culinary Training Program, and our woodfire Bake Oven in the…
Find out more »Canadian National Exhibition
Marking 138 years as one North America’s favourite fairs, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is the ultimate FUN destination for the young and young at heart. There’s something for everyone with excitement at every corner ranging from the new and unexpected to beloved traditions and summer pastimes.
Find out more »Taste of Regent Park
Taste of Regent Park is a family-friendly festival that animates our community’s namesake green space, also known as “Big Park,” with a celebration of food and culture. Held on Wednesday evenings through the summer, Taste of Regent Park features an affordable produce market providing access to local, farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, along with staples like artisan bread. A pay-what-you-can community meal is cooked each week by different caterers through our Culinary Training Program, and our woodfire Bake Oven in the…
Find out more »TAIWANfest 2018 Fête with the Philippines
Feel the itch to get moving with the TAIWANfest jeepney experience! The ubiquitous transport in the Philippines is now in Harbourfront Centre to celebrate our “Fête with the Philippines” - hop on board and be reminded of how close humans can be! Relax alongside the Auba Rukai Children’s Choir, with music and dance, traditional crafts and heritage arts; discover how these kids implement their heritage into song and craft! Finally, check out the amazing exhibitions and performances - enter the…
Find out more »Aurora Ribfest
It's all about the "Ribs, Bibs and Sauce"! The tastiest event of the year will be taking place at Machell Park, as the rib teams get fired up starting on Friday, August 24. Not only will there be the tastiest ribs but also roasted yams, roasted corn on the cob, beavertails and many other dishes for every appetite. We also will have great live entertainment, an inflatable midway and activities for kids of all ages.
Find out more »Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest
The 6th annual Scarborough Afro-Carib Fest brings you live musical performances, exciting entertainment from local and international artists, mouth-watering ethnic cuisine, vendor exhibitions and marketplace, visual arts, drum and dance workshops, kid’s zone, dance competitions, prize giveaways, business expo and much more! The event is FREE and welcomes over 25,000 people from across Canada and internationally. "Celebrating our Diversity" is the theme for this annual event that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the richness of the…
Find out more »Picasso’s Picnic Kids’ Art Festival
Join us on August 20th for this years' Picasso's Picnic. Experience a wide range of arts, performers, workshops, young artists and local arts related businesses. It's an Art Festival for kids of all ages (and their families).
Find out more »Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival
The Markham-Milliken Children's Festival is celebrating its 18th year in the heart of Markham! Ontario's largest annual children's festival takes place at the Markham Civic Centre and features a wide variety of entertainment, play zones, crafts and other outdoor activities for children 2 to 12 years of age.
Find out more »Taste of Italy
Bellissimo! Come to our 3rd Annual Taste of Italy Food Festival to be serenaded with live music while you indulge in your favourite Italian dishes, from pizza to pasta and everything in-between!
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 30th 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 International Buskerfest
Bringing more than 100 street performers from across the world to the beach in Toronto in support of epilepsy. 4 days and 4 nights of continuous non-stop, side-splitting hilarity at Woodbine Park in Toronto! Visit the Family Fun Zone This area will features non-stop fun for the entire family. There will a face painting, balloon twisting, workshops for kids, a midway and busker acts from an incredible line up of international performers, all geared especially to the family audience. Admission…
Find out more »Toronto’s Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest
Come to Toronto’s Rib, Bacon & BBQ Fest Labour Day Weekend at Downsview Park for all things BBQ! We’re expanding on the traditional ribfest food fare by including vendors that specialize in delicious Bacon and BBQ treats as well. Come for the food, stay for the great live entertainment and family fun. Bring the kids and enjoy even more fun on jumping castles, the kiddie midway, live music, strolling entertainers, face painting and more. Better yet, challenge yourself on the…
Find out more »MuslimFest
MuslimFest is an award-winning annual festival in Mississauga, ON, that celebrates the best in Muslim arts and entertainment. The event features over 80 local and international artists who showcase their talent in various genre or art. Launched in 2004, MuslimFest is a joint project of DawaNet and Sound Vision. Today, it is considered North America’s largest Muslim festival of its kind, attracting over 30,000 attendees annually. Concert, comedy, art exhibit, rising talent, spoken word, theatre, kids’ carnival, and multicultural bazaar…
Find out more »September 2018
Brampton Truck Festival
New for the 2018 season, The Canadian Food Truck Festivals is expanding to Brampton! Serving up some of the best food from the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! Show some of your Brampton love by bringing your friends and family. Oh and don’t forget, there will be local performers geared to entertain the masses! For one weekend only! SEP 1: 12PM - 8PM SEP 2: 12PM - 8PM
Find out more »Port Perry Fair
The Port Perry Fair celebrates agriculture every Labour Day weekend. The action starts at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3th, with the Midway and Lawn Tractor Pull. The opening ceremonies will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the fair grandstand followed by the exciting Tractor Pull!
Find out more »168th Orillia Fall Fair
Plenty of great food, livestock competitions, a variety of wonderful entertainment, singing contest, licensed refreshment area, children's farm Olympics, truck & tractor pull, demolition derby, and MUCH MUCH MORE!
Find out more »Brooks Farms Fall Fun Festival
The outdoor event highlight of the YEAR! For over a decade, Brooks Farms hosts an awesome Fall Fun Festival that gets bigger and better every year. Come out and enjoy the beautiful autumn season Brooks Farms style! Fall Fun Festival runs weekends beginning September 8th and ends October 28, 2018. Yes, that includes Thanksgiving Monday! Sue Wee Pig Races Corn Cob Blasters Pumpkin Cannon Show “Dark Side of the Hill” Zombies (for the older kids) Train Rides Zip Lines Giant…
Find out more »Cabbagetown Festival
The Cabbagetown Festival returns once again, this year celebrating its historic 40th ‘birthday’ Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11, 2016. Great food, local vendors and fabulous entertainment including a kids activity zone!
Find out more »Riverdale Farm’s Fall Festival
Come out to the annual Fall Festival at Riverdale Farm! Events include: - Corn Roast - both days, 12-4 p.m. while supplies last, $1.50/cob - Contests: corn shucking, hog/chicken calling - both days, 12-1 p.m. - Wheelbarrow race - Saturday, 3:30 p.m. - Cow flap toss - Sunday, 3 p.m. - Meet the Farmer demonstrations - see image for days and times - Pancake breakfast - Sunday, 9-11:30 a.m. while supplies last, $5/breakfast ...plus garden information, face painting, games and…
Find out more »Aurora Multicultural Festival
Join us as we celebrate diversity and come together as a community at Aurora’s Multicultural Festival. This exciting festival will be taking place on Saturday, September 8 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Aurora Town Park.Entertainment will include dancing, music and other performances from a variety of cultures. Admission is free.
Find out more »St. James Town Festival
Presented by SJT Community Corner and STJ Service Providers Network, St. James Town Festival take places in conjunction with Cabbagetown Festival and celebrates the richly diverse community of St. James Town. This annual one day event connects and engages residents with one another and the entire city of Toronto. Attendees will enjoy live performances by local talent, local food vendors, interactive information booths and so much more. This truly is an all ages event not to be missed!
Find out more »Wanderlust 108
Wanderlust 108—The World’s Only Mindful Triathlon—brings the community together for a 5K run/walk, a dj-powered yoga session, and guided meditation in your local park. Following the triathlon, you can choose your own mindful adventure by enjoying bonus activities, perusing our Kula Market of local artisans, and stopping by Wanderlust’s True North Cafe for a healthy snack or lunch. From dancing with DJs on the main stage to trying something new like hooping and acroyoga, there’s plenty to do when you’re…
Find out more »Honey Harvest Festival
Enjoy music and entertainment, tour the bee space, meet a beekeeper, taste honey, make crafts, play bee games, build a bee habitat and much more!
Find out more »Honey Harvest Festival
Enjoy music and entertainment, tour the Bee Space, meet the beekeeper, taste honey, make crafts, build a bee habitat, see some live animals and much more! Special event pricing.
Find out more »Open Streets TO
Come walk, bike, and play in the streets with us, on Yonge St (Bloor to Queen) and Bloor St (Christie to Sherbourne)! Open Streets TO opens streets to people by briefly coming them to cars so we can play in the streets and meet our neighbours. Activity Hubs along the route will be programmed with free and fun activities for people of all ages and abilities! To see the route, activity hubs, and to get more information visit our website.
Find out more »The Great Northern Exhibition
Visit the annual fall fair for midway rides, great food, demolition derby, tractor pull, children's activities, displays, antique cars, entertainment, livestock judging and more! Located on Fairground road between Collingwood and Wasaga Beach!
Find out more »Canada Kids Festival 2018
The Canada Kids Festival 2018 is an amusing family event, free to attend by all. We strive to achieve our goal of packing as many non-stop, fun-filled, and secure activities for every age group to enjoy. The 22 and 23 September 2018 will host 10 hours of ultimate family entertainment at the Canada Kids Festival, Toronto.
Find out more »Canada’s Hundred Days: A Great War Living History Weekend
Discover the remarkable Canadian contribution made in the final days of the First World War. Take in the martial sights and sounds of 100 years ago through military displays and real-time demonstrations of drill and tactics by accurately uniformed First World War re-enactment units. Sample authentic foods from the front line and the home front. Watch ten short films from Toronto's Great War Attic and learn about the amazing contributions made by all Canadians to what they called The War…
Find out more »The Word on the Street
The Word On The Street celebrates the written word and champions literacy through a free, annual book and magazine fair. Each year, The Word On The Street brings Toronto a showcase of Canada’s hottest new books and authors, as well as the best Canadian magazines.
Find out more »Markham Fair
Canada's largest 4-day Agricultural Fair. Enjoy great food, midway, demonstrations, local vendors, cratfs, livestock judging, music, roaming entertainers, demolitian derby, BMX, monster truck show and lots more!
Find out more »October 2018
Woodbridge Fair
Make Thanksgiving weekend even more special by visiting our Fall Fair! Join in the tradition of celebrating our community together with old-fashioned fun - it's a taste of the country, right in the City! Exotic Car Show, Exhibits & Competitions, Midway Rides, Games, Monster Truck, Live Entertainment, Kids zone, Petting zoo, Pioneer area, Great Food, Fun & Free parking!
Find out more »November 2018
Royal Winter Fair
Since its inception in November 1922, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair has become the world’s largest indoor agricultural and international equestrian competition.
Find out more »Kawaii Land
An intersect of anime, cuteness, fashion, and design all under one roof in the heart of downtown Toronto. Come to Kawaii Land to be fascinated by all things ridiculously cute. Kawaii Land will make your life more whimsical. After the success of the Kawaii Cafe; mowgen has decided to expand from it's previous event theme pertaining to all things cute with Kawaii Land. Kawaii Land will be another community gathering and meet up event for cute fashion and cute artwork…
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