• Thornhill Ribfest Experience

    Promenade Shopping Centre 1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill, ON, Canada

    Get ready for mouth-watering BBQ and summer fun at the Thornhill Rib & Beer Fest! This flavour-packed event features top BBQ rib teams serving up tender, smoky ribs and classic comfort foods, along with refreshing drinks, live entertainment, and a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. Come hungry and enjoy a weekend full of delicious eats and good vibes as part of the Northern Heat Rib Series. Event […]

    $3
  • Kettle Creek Food Truck Festival

    Dan Patterson Conservation Area 44014 Mapleton Line, St. Thomas, ON, Canada

    The 2026 Kettle Creek Food Truck Festival brings together incredible local food trucks, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and the natural beauty of the Kettle Creek watershed for a day of celebration. Hosted by Kettle Creek Conservation Authority, our 5th annual festival is a chance to enjoy great food, connect with neighbours, and support conservation in our community. Proceeds from the Kettle Creek Food Truck Festival […]

    Free
  • Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge

    Lakeshore Village 2930 Lake Shore Blvd W,, Etobicoke, ON, Canada

    Black Diamond Presents the 2026 Grilled Cheese Challenge! The Lakeshore Village BIA welcomes back their annual street festival on Saturday, June 06, 2026 from 11:00am to 8:00pm. The Grilled Cheese Challenge is Ontario's largest celebration of grilled cheese sandwiches; featuring live music, entertainment, family fun zones, amazing food, specialty drinks, beverage gardens, shopping and much more! Attended by over 40,000 guests, this one-day festival brings […]

    Free
  • Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest

    Riverside Toronto Queen Street East, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Taste the Eats and feel the Beats in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood – it’s all coming back Saturday, June 6th, 2026, 12pm-6pm! Spanning 10 vibrant blocks outdoors along Queen Street East between the Don Valley to just past the world-famous De Grassi Street. This year, the 12th Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, hosted by the Riverside BIA will feature: 50+ local eateries and shops along Queen […]

  • LaSalle Strawberry Festival

    Vollmer Culture and Recreation Complex 2121 Laurier Parkway, Lasalle, ON, Canada

    This beloved event celebrates the local strawberry and the rich agricultural heritage of our region, bringing together families, friends and visitors for four days of unforgettable fun. From live entertainment and dazzling fireworks, to a vibrant parade and thrilling carnival rides, the festival offers something for everyone. Stroll through rows of food and merchandise vendors, indulge n sweet treats, especially strawberries served with ice cream […]

  • Mississauga Halal Food Festival

    Mississauga Celebration Square 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, ON, Canada

    The Mississauga Halal Food Festival is one of the region’s largest and most anticipated cultural celebrations, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year. The festival brings together a wide variety of halal cuisines from around the world, offering families a chance to sample diverse flavours while enjoying a full lineup of live entertainment. From international performers and popular TV personalities to local musicians, dancers, […]

    Free
  • Ontario’s Best Butter Tart Festival

    Downtown Midland Elizabeth Street, Midland, ON, Canada

    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 tart. And yes, there will be butter tarts that are vegan, gluten-free, nut-free and/or Keto.

  • Haliburton County Fair

    Minden Fairgrounds 2048 Fleming Rd, Minden, ON, Canada

    The Haliburton County Fair, sponsored by the Minden Agricultural Society, will brings hundreds of fairgoers to the Minden fairgrounds on June 13. The event featured live music, games, beef on a bun, agricultural displays, a horse pull and so much more.

  • Blooms & Berries Festival

    Benares Historic House 1507 Clarkson Rd N, Mississauga, Ontario

    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 Blooms & Berries Festival offers you the opportunity to enjoy historic food samples and crafts […]

  • Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival

    Woodbine Beach Park 1675 Lake Shore Blvd East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Hot Dang! The Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival is back for 2026. 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 Ribbers around, offering a flavour-packed adventure unlike any other. Join us for a delicious journey […]

    $2
  • Fairbank Summerfest

    Fairbanks Summerfest Eglington Avenue West of Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

    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 that includes food from around the world as well as a sidewalk sale that will […]

    Free
  • Milton Strawberry Fair

    Milton Fairgrounds 2451 136 Robert St, Milton, Ontario, Canada

    Celebrate summer in Milton at the 44th Annual Milton Strawberry Fair, a beloved community tradition supporting Milton District Hospital. Hosted by the Milton District Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers, this family-friendly event features fresh strawberries, delicious treats, live entertainment, children’s activities, local vendors, and more. Enjoy strawberry shortcake, ice cream, slushies, and a fresh strawberry pancake breakfast beginning at 8 am while supplies last. A BBQ lunch […]

  • Highland Creek Heritage Festival

    Highland Creek Community Park 3500 Ellesmere Road, Toronto, ON, Canada

    A three-day festival, parade, street festival, park festival; the History of The Highland Creek Heritage Festival dates back to 1986. Currently in its 38th 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 day of music, food and entertainment for the whole family! Highland Creek Heritage Festival is […]

  • Strawberry Festival Stouffville

    Memorial Park, Stouffville Burkholder St. & Park Dr., Stouffville, Ontario, Canada

    The Town of Stouffville and the Strawberry Festival Board of Directors are excited to welcome the community back to the 2026 Whitchurch-Stouffville Strawberry Festival, a long-standing tradition that has brought people together for over 40 years. The 2026 Strawberry Festival will take place at Memorial Park on: Friday, June 26 Saturday, June 27 Sunday, June 28 This free 3-day event will feature delicious food, local […]

    Free
  • Taste of the Junction 2026

    Toronto’s west end is coming alive this summer! The Junction BIA invites residents and visitors to experience Taste of the Junction 2026, a one-day outdoor market and cultural celebration on Saturday, June 27, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Green P parking lot at 385 Pacific Avenue, just south of Dundas Street West. The event is expected to draw thousands for a day […]

    Free!
  • Camp Goodfood

    Online Event

    Parents looking for ways to keep their kids entertained at-home this summer can now sign-up for a new virtual ‘summer camp’, Camp Goodfood. Teaching kids to love and learn the life skills of cooking, the six-week series includes family-friendly cooking classes (15 min), accompanied by corresponding meal-kits and ingredients delivered weekly to doorsteps. Families will also receive an activity booklet, aprons, child whisk & chef […]

    $270
  • Caledon Canada Day and Strawberry Festival

    Caledon Fairgrounds 18297 Hurontario St‎, Caledon Village, ON, Canada

    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 Cake and Balloons at Noon Classic Car Show All Day Strawberry Breakfast BBQ, and Strawberry […]

    Free
  • Canada Day Strawberry Festival

    Downey's Farm Market 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon, ON, Canada

    Celebrate Canada Day on July 1st the sweetest way at Downey’s Canada Day Strawberry Festival — a fun-filled summer tradition for families and friends. Enjoy live music, lively entertainment, and plenty of strawberry-inspired treats to enjoy throughout the day. Explore acres of outdoor farm fun, soak up the festive atmosphere, and make memories that feel distinctly Canadian. From morning celebrations to afternoon entertainment, it’s the […]

  • Hamilton Canada Day at Bayfront Park

    Bayfront Park 200 Harbourfront Drive, Hamilton, ON, Canada

    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 you stick around for the grand finale! At 10 pm, prepare to be dazzled by […]

    Free
  • Kids Cookie Club

    Kids Cookie Club
    Pickering Museum Village 2365 Concession 6, Greenwood, ON, Canada

    Whisk up some summer magic with our Kids' Cookie Club, a hands-on baking and crafting adventure for kids ages 5 to 12, set in the heart of our museum village's brand-new outdoor kitchen! Your young baker will mix, roll, and bake a fresh batch of cookies from scratch - no nuts, just sweet fun! From gooey chocolate chip to jam-filled thumbprints, every week features a […]

    $20.57

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