Summer is festival season! We’re rounding up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. Covering Toronto, York, Durham, Peel, Halton and Grey Simcoe Counties – you’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.
Head out to food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations, fireworks, dancing, kids activities, ribfests, cotton candy, music and more! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back and have a fun summer!
June Festivals
Blooms & Berries Festival 2023
Jun 1, 2023
to Jul 2, 2023
Benares Historic House
The City of Mississauga’s annual summer festival celebrating our agricultural past and present with events hosted at the Benares Historic House. PlayTours Scavenger Hunt: June 1 to July 3 during public hours Benares Outdoor Market: June 17 from 10:00 am ...
Niagara Regional Exhibition
Jun 2, 2023
to Jun 4, 2023
Niagara Regional Exhibition
The Niagara Regions Annual Spring Fair features home crafts, Junior and Senior divisions, Horticulture and Education, Poultry and Animal exhibits, Baby Show, returning this year, Monster Trucks and Impact Motorsports and Welland’s own Danny Zzzz! Concessions and Vendors, and Beer ...
Millbrook Fair
Jun 8, 2023
to Jun 11, 2023
Millbroook Fairgrounds
The Millbrook Spring Fair will run from June 8-11, 2023. Drawing together all ages from both rural and urban communities to provide an educational and entertaining weekend is the objective of the Agricultural Society. The fair offers a wide range ...
Haliburton County Fair
Jun 10, 2023
to Jun 10, 2023
Minden Fairgrounds
The Haliburton County Fair, sponsored by the Minden Agricultural Society, will brings hundreds of fairgoers to the Minden fairgrounds on June 10. The event featured live music, games, beef on a bun, agricultural displays, a horse pull and so much ...
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration 2023
Jun 21, 2023
to Jun 21, 2023
Mississauga Celebration Square
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day at Celebration Square on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 from noon to 9:30 pm. Start the day at the Miichi Sagiig Anishinaabe United Pow Wow, hosted in collaboration with the Mississauga Nation. From noon to 4:00 ...
National Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration
Jun 22, 2023
to Jun 22, 2023
Memorial Park Stouffville
Join us for an evening of music, culture, food, crafts, vendors and more to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day! This is an all ages outdoor event which is free and open to the public! All are welcome. Indigenous Action Committee presents: ...
Fairbank Summerfest
Jun 23, 2023
to Jun 25, 2023
Fairbanks Summerfest
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 ...
Music in the Park
Jun 23, 2023
to Jun 23, 2023
Memorial Park
Formerly Food Truck Frenzy, Music in the Park is a free event that celebrates summer with live musical performances on stage in Memorial Park along with great food! This year’s event will be headlined by Juno-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Aysanabee and will ...
Troubadour Festival
Jun 24, 2023
to Jun 24, 2023
Heritage Park and Downtown Barrie
Troubadour Festival is a relaxed, family-friendly music festival that draws people from all over Ontario to enjoy world-class singers/songwriters, amazing entertainers, and great live music. Head to Downtown Barrie on Saturday, June 24th, for this free event. Performers include Alex ...
Family Pride
Jun 24, 2023
to Jun 25, 2023
Church Street Junior Public School
Celebrating 22 years at the Toronto Pride Festival, Family Pride grows every year and is a fun-loving oasis located on the school grounds at the Church Street Public School. With programming geared to children ages 0-12 and their families, everyone ...
Port Union Waterfont Festival
Jun 24, 2023
to Jun 24, 2023
Port Union Village Common
The 2023 Port Union Waterfont Festival is being organized by the Port Union Waterfront Festival Committee and in association with Community Groups in Southeast Scarborough. Events & Activities Enjoy the kiddie rides Climb the rock wall Meet your neighbours and ...
Multicultural Festival in Vaughan
Jun 25, 2023
to Jun 25, 2023
Vellore Village Community
Calling All Kids in York Region! Join us for a Spectacular Multicultural Festival in Vaughan! Are you ready for an exciting adventure filled with fun, games, and cultural experiences? We are thrilled to invite you and your families to join ...
July Festivals
Rhythms of Canada Festival
Jun 30, 2023
to Jul 3, 2023
Aga Khan Museum
Our Rhythms of Canada festival returns for 2023 on an even bigger and better scale! Enjoy an immersive four days of delicious food, activities for all ages, special programming, entrancing musical performances by local and international artists, and our world-class ...
Rhythms of Canada Summer Festivel
Jun 30, 2023
to Jul 3, 2023
Aga Khan Museum
Our #RhythmsOfCanada festival returns this Canada Day long weekend from June 30 to July 3! This year, we’re taking it up a notch with internationally-recognized headliners including The Halluci Nation, Salim – Sulaiman, Balaklava Blues, Mas Aya, Borelson aka B4, ...
Canada Day at Thomson Memorial Park
Jul 1, 2023
to Jul 1, 2023
Thompson Memorial Park
Enjoy family-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Thomson Memorial Park (1005 Brimley Rd) and share your day with loved ones using #CanadaDayTO. Pancake breakfast Music & entertainment Children’s crafts A bouncy castle Craft vendors Scarborough Museum (open 11 ...
Canada Day at the Museum
Jul 1, 2023
to Jul 1, 2023
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum
Join the Friends of the Museum at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum for Canada Day celebrations on Saturday, July 1st from 11:00-6:00pm. Enjoy the music of Passport and Ariko, BBQ, beer tent, inflatables and meet and greet with Characters…
Township of Woolwich Canada Day Celebration
Jul 1, 2023
to Jul 1, 2023
Woolwich Memorial Centre
The Township of Woolwich celebrates Canada Day! We are looking forward to hosting FREE events for all ages including: Antique Car Show Magic Show by Theatricks Magic & Juggling Lessons Fire Truck Tours Storytime & Craft with the Region of ...
Canada Day in Brampton
Jul 1, 2023
to Jul 1, 2023
Chinguacousy Park
Join us for Brampton’s Canada Day celebration on July 1 from 12 to 10 pm in Chinguacousy Park. Celebrate with live entertainment, arts, culture, food, and fireworks. Hop around fun in the inflatable zone and more! Enjoy all the ...
Canada Day at Nathan Phillips Square
Jul 1, 2023
to Jul 1, 2023
Nathan Phillips Square
Celebrate everything you love about Canada from noon to 6 p.m. at Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W), hosted by Amanda Martinez. Immerse yourself in the rhythm of Toronto’s diverse communities with live music and circus acts, and let ...
Canada Day at Mel Lastman Square
Jul 1, 2023
to Jul 1, 2023
Mel Lastman Square
Celebrate everything you love about Canada with the City of Toronto’s annual Canada Day fireworks and events. Programming details for 2023 will be announced later in the year. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no fireworks at Mel Lastman Square for ...
Canada Day Celebration 2023
Jul 1, 2023
to Jul 1, 2023
Mississauga Celebration Square
Catch an incredible lineup of stellar Canadian artists all evening long! The main stage kicks off with Mississauga’s own Aqyila and her TikTok viral summer vibes. Then, pop-rock star on-the-rise MICO hits the stage with his catchy lyrics and hype ...
Family Fest 2023
Jul 7, 2023
to Jul 9, 2023
The Greek Theatre, Guild Park & Gardens
Guild Festival Theatre is excited to announce the return of Family Fest, a three-day celebration of live performances, workshops, and activities for audiences of all ages. The festival will take place from July 7-9 in the picturesque Guild Park & ...
Small World Music Festival
Jul 7, 2023
to Jul 9, 2023
Trillium Park, Ontario Place
We’re thrilled to announce that the Small World Music Festival 2023 is back and taking place in the summer with lakeside views. Join us July 7th – 9th at Trillium Park for a FREE, outdoor, family-friendly community celebration. It will ...
Hespler Village Music Festival
Jul 8, 2023
to Jul 8, 2023
Forbes Park
Come enjoy this free community event! Kids entertainment, games and bouncy’s, all morning. Come down and shop through our vendors have lunch and/or dinner at one of the food trucks. Beverage tent opens at noon, so come sit and enjoy ...
Retro Ribfest
Jul 21, 2023
to Jul 23, 2023
Richmond Green Park
Richmond Hill’s Ribfest is going retro this year for the annual three-day outdoor festival, featuring professional rib teams from across North America. On Friday, Richmond Green Park will be full of music and activities from the 90’s and 80’s. Saturday ...
Pan American Food & Music Festival
Jul 22, 2023
to Jul 23, 2023
Nathan Phillips Square
The 11th annual Pan American Food & Music Festival moves to Nathan Phillips Square this year, inviting Canadians to indulge, experience and enjoy the diverse traditions, folklore, music, recipes, chefs, dancers, and live bands, from 30 countries in the Americas. ...
Youth Day 2023
Jul 23, 2023
to Jul 23, 2023
Yonge-Dundas Square
Welcome to “the Largest Festival of It’s Kind” celebrating our next generation of young creatives. Thank you for supporting their PASSION for the ARTS as they showcase their music, dance, art, photography, fashion and film. They are talented; they are ...
August Festivals
Annual Toronto International Youth Dance Festival
Aug 5, 2023
to Aug 6, 2023
Chinese Cultural Centre
A youth-oriented dance festival, featuring dance schools local and international, showcasing the variety in dance, which often mirrors the diversity in the backgrounds of the dancers. The Festival celebrates cultural diversity through the art of dance. Specifically, we focus on ...
Smorgasburg Food Market
Aug 5, 2023
to Aug 5, 2023
7 Queens Quay East
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting thousands of people to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Miami, Toronto, and Los Angeles each weekend to eat from dozens of local vendors. It launched in New York in 2011, as a ...
Annual Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Aug 11, 2023
to Aug 13, 2023
Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. Whether you’re coming by yourself or with the entire clan ...
Taste of the Danforth
Aug 11, 2023
to Aug 13, 2023
Danforth Avenue
Come For The Food, Stay For The Fun! Mark your calendars for August 11-13, and join us for an unforgettable weekend brimming with delectable cuisine and entertainment. Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of the diverse cultures that thrive along ...
Taste of Portugal at Canada's Wonderland
Aug 12, 2023
to Aug 13, 2023
Canada’s Wonderland
Step into a festival celebrating the time-worn charm of Portugal, with lively street entertainment and traditional Portuguese foods! The sounds, sights and flavours of the new Taste of Portugal food festival at Canada’s Wonderland will transport you to Portugal’s seaside ...
Milton African and Multicultural Festival
Aug 12, 2023
to Aug 12, 2023
Milton Community Park
Celebrating African and multicultural diversity: The Milton African and Multicultural Festival is a celebration of the richness and diversity of African cultures and other cultures from around the world. We celebrate the differences that make us a unique and vibrant ...
The Mississauga Midway Fun Fair
Aug 13, 2023
to Aug 13, 2023
Erin Mills Auto Centre
Presented by Erin Mills Auto Centre and the Mississauga News, The Mississauga Midway Fun Fair, finally returns! Join us on August 13th for don’t free rides and games, food trucks, kids zone, artisan market, a grand fireworks show and live ...
The Bentway Block Party 2023
Aug 13, 2023
to Aug 13, 2023
The Bentway Skate Trail
The Bentway Block Party is back and bigger than ever! Join us on Sunday, August 13 for our annual signature event where live music, roving performances, family-friendly activities, art workshops, street food, and more transform our space into a festive ...
Dockside Festival of the Arts
Aug 18, 2023
to Aug 20, 2023
Muskoka Wharf Special Event Park
Dockside Festival of the Arts, since 1991, is a celebration of summer in Gravenhurst with artisans, gourmet food, music, family fun, and more. It takes place at Muskoka Wharf Special Event Park. Incredible artisans, live music from our sister festival, ...
Northumberland Ribfest & Music Festival
Aug 18, 2023
to Aug 20, 2023
Victoria Park, Cobourg
Our annual Northumberland Ribfest and Music Festival is an event you won’t want to miss! Held at Victoria Park, Cobourg, the 15th annual Northumberland Ribfest & Music Festival will be a blast! Each year, the number of visitors gets bigger, ...
Ferragosto & Sagra della Porchetta
Aug 20, 2023
to Aug 20, 2023
Columbus Centre
Celebrate the peak of summer as we commemorate Ferragosto, the annual Italian summer holiday! Join us for an afternoon of FREE activities for the entire family, including children’s entertainment, face painting, porchetta and other delicious Italian foods, gelato cart, and ...
TAIWANfest Toronto: The Stories of Independence
Aug 25, 2023
to Aug 27, 2023
Habourfront Centre
What does independence mean? Is it the freedom to write our own stories, to build bridges with those around us, or learn from the hardship in our past? Is it really independence if one is held back from embracing their ...
TAIWANfest Toronto: Migration & Arts Taiwanese Craft Exhibiti
Aug 25, 2023
to Aug 27, 2023
Harbourfront Centre
6 Craft Masters from Taiwan Free DIY workshops all day Taiwan’s diverse cultures on display Only at TAIWANfest Bamboo art meets everyday lifestyle. Batik and quilling art that expresses cross-cultural identities. Indigenous fibre weaving and bulrush weaving that draws life ...
Toronto Korean Festival
Aug 25, 2023
to Aug 27, 2023
Mel Lastman Square
The Toronto Korean Festival is the biggest Korean festival in Canada and the largest and most anticipated gathering in North York. Guests of all ages are welcome to enjoy food, performances, market vendors, and fun games! This year, we are proud to ...
TAIWANfest Toronto: Self-Portraits Gallery, Cinematic Taiwan,
Aug 25, 2023
to Aug 27, 2023
Harbourfront Centre
TAIWANfest is discovering the Self-Portraits of Formosa. Featuring artists from all walks of life, let these artworks reframe your understanding of the world. From artists reaching for a society where health equality is the default, to the limitless imagination of ...
TAIWANfest Toronto: Hope Talks
Aug 25, 2023
to Aug 27, 2023
Harbourfront Centre
TAIWANfest invites speakers with a vast variety of expertise to share new and different perspectives on history. Find out in Unveiling the National Palace Museum how museums stay relevant to the local community. For those interested in arts and crafts, ...
Taste of the Caribbean at Canada's Wonderland
Aug 26, 2023
to Aug 27, 2023
Canada’s Wonderland
Feast your senses at the lively and colourful Taste of the Caribbean food festival where guests will enjoy island flavours from jerk chicken to seafood dishes, rum cake and coconut desserts, plus sweet summer drinks! Dance along to steel drum ...
Vegetarian CornFest and Bake Sale
Aug 27, 2023
to Aug 27, 2023
Hamilton Mountain Adventist Church
Join us for a sizzling summer celebration at CornFest on August 27th from noon until 6pm! This event promises to be a festival of fun, food, and music that the whole family can enjoy. Located in the heart of Hamilton, ...
