September Fairs & Festivals 2024

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We’ve rounded up the top family festivals for September 2024 for families in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar. Head out to enjoy great food, harvest celebrations, ethnic and cultural celebrations, kids activities, ribfests, live music and more!  We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back.

September Festivals

GTA and Southern Ontario

Brampton Food Truck Festival
Aug 30, 2024 
to Sep 1, 2024
Chinguacousy Park
Brampton Food Truck Festival will be LIVE for 3 days! 40 Food Trucks will be serving up some of the best food from around the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! Show some of your Brampton ...
Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy
Aug 30, 2024 
to Sep 2, 2024
Woodbine Park
It’s spontaneous, it’s outrageous; it’s fun, funny, and fabulous – there is something for everyone at the Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy. For four exhilarating days, the festival showcases an array of mind-boggling circus acts, daring acrobatics, mesmerizing magic shows, ...
Bark In The Park TO hosted by BuskerFest
Aug 30, 2024 
to Sep 2, 2024
Woodbine Park
Join in the fun at Bark in the Park TO, a four-day event dedicated to dogs and dog lovers! This unique festival is packed with fun activities, exciting performances, and pet-centric vendors, all set against the scenic backdrop of Woodbine ...
Port of Orillia Pirate Party
Aug 31, 2024 
to Sep 1, 2024
Port of Orillia
On Labour Day Weekend, the Pirates of Lake Couchiching storm the Port of Orillia. This amazing family fun-filled weekend features in-water Pirate displays, a Pirate Village with live re-enactors and demonstrations and a “plank walk” where the pirates send local ...
Oktoberfest at Canada's Wonderland
Sep 6, 2024 
to Sep 22, 2024
Canada’s Wonderland
Prost! One of our most popular festivals is returning to Canada’s Wonderland: Oktoberfest! This event includes authentic German-themed food and beverage specials and traditional festival bands! Get ready to toast your stein and join this German food and beer festival ...
Taste Of The Kingsway
Sep 6, 2024 
to Sep 8, 2024
Bloor St West
Taste of The Kingsway, returns for its 26th edition this September 6 – 8! Presented by Mantella Corporation Join us for three unforgettable days of food, music, family entertainment, contests, and shows at South Etobicoke’s largest street festival, in celebration ...
The Cabbagetown Festival
Sep 7, 2024 
to Sep 8, 2024
Cabbagetown
On Saturday, September 7th and Sunday, September 8th, the 45th annual Cabbagetown Festival will take over Parliament Street (from Gerrard St. to Wellesley St.), and Carlton Street (from Parliament St. to Ontario St.) The free-to-attend family-friendly neighbourhood street festival will ...
Trinbago Toronto
Sep 7, 2024 
to Sep 8, 2024
Nathan Phillips Square
After bursting onto the Toronto summer festival scene in 2022 and growing to an extraordinary 22,000 visitors in 2023, the 3rd Trinbago Toronto Festival is back on Saturday, September 7th from 1pm to 10pm and Sunday, September 8th, 2024 from ...
Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival
Sep 7, 2024 
to Sep 7, 2024
Aaniin Community Centre Park
Join us on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 10 AM to 6:30 PM outside of Aaniin Community Centre for this year’s Markham-Milliken Children’s Festival (MMCF), presented by Tim Hortons. A Play-All-Day Pass gives children access to all rides and inflatables. ...
Taste of the Junction 2024
Sep 7, 2024 
to Sep 7, 2024
51 vine avenue
The vibrant neighbourhood of the Junction is thrilled to announce the return of Taste of the Junction, an extraordinary event uniting 21 exceptional local businesses. Guests are invited to explore and indulge in delicious culinary delights, refreshing beverages and browse ...
Kerrfest Kids
Sep 8, 2024 
to Sep 8, 2024
Westwood Park
The Annual Kerrfest Kids will occur on Sunday, September 8th, at Westwood Park in Oakville. Admission is free! It is a one-day celebration dedicated to families and their children. Activities and events include live musical performers, food vendors, and sponsor ...
5th Annual Durham Region Children's Business Fair
Sep 8, 2024 
to Sep 8, 2024
41 Baldwin St
Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. We will host up to 30 ...
170th Oro World’s Fair
Sep 13, 2024 
to Sep 14, 2024
Oro-Medonte Fairgrounds
The Oro Agricultural Society is a group of dedicated volunteers working to promote an understanding of the agricultural heritage of Oro-Medonte, as well as providing opportunities for recognition of the talents and skills of members of our local communities, through ...
Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival
Sep 13, 2024 
to Sep 15, 2024
Bloor West Village
The Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival welcomes you to come and enjoy everything the Ukrainian culture has to offer. Discover Ukrainian culture in Canada and share the Ukrainian spirit at North America’s largest Ukrainian Street Festival. 
Toronto Waterfront Festival
Sep 14, 2024 
to Sep 15, 2024
Sugar Beach
BOW WOW! The Toronto Waterfront Festival returns September 14-15 to Sugar Beach with the Canine Watersports Canada competition. Watch adorable pups dive, jump, and fetch in a 45ft pool built on land and stand in the splash zone to see ...
Mid-Autumn Festival
Sep 14, 2024 
to Sep 15, 2024
Historic Main Street Unionville
Join us for a magical Mid-Autumn Night Festival on Main Street Unionville. Enjoy a Festival Photobooth, Giveaways, Traditional Chinese Lanterns hanging, and more!
Roncesvalles Polish Festival
Sep 14, 2024 
to Sep 15, 2024
Roncesvalle Village
The Roncesvalles Village BIA welcome’s back their annual festival in September. Roncesvalles Polish Festival is North America’s largest celebration of Polish culture. Enjoy great local and international music, including Polish folklore, Polka and Euro dance bands, family fun zones, as ...
TIFA Kids
Sep 19, 2024 
to Sep 29, 2024
Harbourfront Centre
Canada’s largest and longest-running festival of words and ideas, returns to Harbourfront Centre September 19 to 29, 2024. This year’s Festival invites children and youth of all ages to TIFA Kids, with a vibrant programme the entire family can enjoy ...
Toronto International Festival of Authors
Sep 19, 2024 
to Sep 29, 2024
Harbourfront Centre
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) invites your imagination to take flight September 19 –29, 2023 at Harbourfront Centre. Meet and discover your favourite story creators through readings, conversations, workshops, performances and free activities for all ages. The 2024 Festival edition offers ...
Egyptian Coptic Festival
Sep 20, 2024 
to Sep 21, 2024
Mississauga Celebration Square
You will have the opportunity to connect with thousands of attendees and more than 40 local businesses who are expected to attend the event. The Egyptian Coptic Festival is one of the most inclusive cultural events that celebrates Egyptian Culture, ...
Telling Tales Festival
Sep 21, 2024 
to Sep 22, 2024
Royal Botanical Gardens
Join us for the 16th annual Telling Tales Festival at the Royal Botanical Gardens. We are excited to share a full schedule of over 40 of Canada’s leading children’s authors, illustrators, and storytellers presenting in five vibrant tents! Come to ...
Milton Fall Fair
Sep 27, 2024 
to Sep 29, 2024
Milton Fairgrounds
3 day fall fair. Demo derby, midway, truck & tractor pull, craft buildings, animals, livestock and much more. 2024 Fair theme: Homestead and Homemade Bread. Featuring delicious food from our vendors, rides and live bands on Friday and Saturday evenings, ...
Chippewas of Georgina Island Pow Wow
Sep 28, 2024 
to Sep 29, 2024
Sutton District High School
Experience a traditional Pow wow and a day at the shores of Lake Simcoe. Discover drumming, dancing, hoop dance demonstrations and First Nations-owned and operated food and craft vendors.
The Word on the Street 2024
Sep 28, 2024 
to Sep 29, 2024
Queen’s Park
The Word On The Street’s 2024 festival takes place September 28-29 at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Featuring over 100 Canadian and Indigenous authors and Canada’s largest book and magazine marketplace. The outdoor marketplace will showcase a wide range of Canadian ...
EnlighTEN x Global Toronto Music Festival
Sep 28, 2024 
to Sep 29, 2024
Aga Khan Museum
Join the Aga Khan Museum to mark its 10th anniversary with a weekend of festivities presented in partnership with the Global Toronto Music Festival (GTMF), produced by Small World Music. From free performances by musicians showcasing global traditions to delicious ...
Applefest
Sep 28, 2024 
to Sep 28, 2024
Markham Museum
Discover delicious apple fun at Markham Museum’s Applefest on September 28! Enjoy tasty treats, rides, games, entertainment, and family fun for all to enjoy. Pre-purchase tickets online for only $10 prior to the event, $14 the day-of. Buy tickets and ...
Toronto Garlic Festival presented by Dupont By the Castle BIA
Sep 29, 2024 
to Sep 29, 2024
On Spadina Road between Davenport Road and Dupont Street, Toronto
Toronto Garlic Festival Presented by Dupont by the Castle BIA – Sunday, September 29, 2024, 10 AM to 5 PM. Free Admission. New Location this year, Spadina Road between Davenport Rd and Dupont Street. Free access to curated activities and ...

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