Experience an evening of light, reflection and community at the Toronto Water Lantern Festival. Families and friends are invited to personalize their own lanterns with messages, hopes, dreams or drawings before watching them join thousands of glowing lanterns floating across the water. Held at Downsview Park, the evening also features live music, food trucks and lawn games leading up to the lantern launch at sunset. […]
Enjoy stories and nature together at Downsview Park! Storytime at the Park is a free outdoor program featuring an interactive read-aloud, activities inspired by the month’s theme and a small snack. Sessions alternate between programming geared toward ages 3–6 and ages 7–9, although everyone is welcome. English and French sessions are available on each program date. Upcoming Dates: September 19, 2026 – Ages 3–6 October […]
The community is invited to join Nikibii Dawadinna Giigwag (Anishinaabemowin for “flooded valley healing”), a program for Indigenous youth offering employment, mentorship, and pathways to postsecondary education at the University of Toronto Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design. The program provides hands-on ecological learning opportunities to address a growing intergenerational gap in traditional environmental knowledge. You only need 1 ticket per family or group. Please […]
Join us for our third annual YMCA Charity 5K run/walk on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 9 am at Downsview Park. This all-ages, 5K event sells out quickly, so register early to secure your spot. Together, we are raising $500,000 to send over 1,300 kids to YMCA camp, where they can build confidence, create lifelong friendships, and make memories they will cherish for years to […]
Join local land-based artist Alexandra Iorgu for a hands-on introduction to the art of natural ink making! In this welcoming workshop, you’ll explore how to gather natual materials and create inks from materials found in the natural world, while learning about ethical harvesting practices like the Honorable Harvest. Through shared knowledge and guided experimentation, participants will discover how to work with a range of plant-based […]
Our beloved Monarch butterflies are facing challenges, and they need your support! Every year, these incredible travelers journey thousands of kilometres during migration, and together we can help make their life a little safer. We’re transforming the south mound in Downsview Park into a vibrant Monarch Mound, bursting with pollinator-friendly plants—and you’re invited to be part of it! Join the team at Downsview Park for: […]
Join us in The Hub on Thursday October 1st for Nick de Pencier's Four Wings and Prayer. Four Wings and a Prayer is a documentary that follows the incredible journey of the Monarch butterfly. It explores their remarkable migration from Canada to Mexico and the mystery of how they travel thousands of kilometres each year to survive. Join us for a documentary screening, popcorn, and […]
Celebrate monarch butterflies and help create a healthier habitat for pollinators at Downsview Park! Families are invited to spend the day learning about these incredible migrating butterflies while helping transform the park’s south mound into a vibrant Monarch Mound filled with pollinator-friendly plants. Take part in guided pollinator walks, get your hands dirty during community planting sessions featuring milkweed and native prairie plants, and enjoy […]
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