Experience the Ultimate Celebration of African & Caribbean Culture! Join us for the 14th annual Afro-Carib Fest, an award-winning, FREE weekend festival that celebrates the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture through live music, dance, food, and art! Date: August 22nd & 23rd, 2026 Time: 12 PM – 9 PM Location: Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough ✨ What to Expect: Live Performances – Enjoy […]
Don’t Miss the Festival of the Summer! Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 54 years, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. The annual event is one of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music! Featuring: […]
Mississauga Italfest has dazzled crowds for over 14 years, standing out as one of the most vibrant and dynamic Italian festivals in Canada. Named a Top 100 Festival in Ontario from 2016 to 2025, this unique festival has brought together tens of thousands of local fans and enthusiastic visitors from across Ontario, other parts of Canada, the USA and even […]
You’ll want to bring your friends and kids to Esplanade Park for some unbelievable food! We’re transforming the park to a foodie haven, including Free Children’s Games, a beer garden and live entertainment stage. As always, admission is free and we’ll be beefing up the park with some good tunes. Aug 7: 5pm – 9pm Aug 8: 12pm – 9pm […]
Woodbine Park has never tasted this delicious before. Back for another year, The Toronto Food Truck Festival is serving up some real must-eats! As always, admission is free and there’s something for everyone, including Free Children’s Games. Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer! Jul 31: 5pm – […]
Looking for fun things to do in Orillia this summer? Don’t miss the Orillia Waterfront Festival, happening at the beautiful Port of Orillia. This exciting family-friendly festival features live entertainment, delicious festival food, a vibrant vendor market, the thrilling Dock Diving Dogs competition, and the fan-favourite Cardboard Boat Race. Spend your weekend exploring our waterfront vendor market running Friday, Saturday, […]
Everyone Welcome Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Bridlewood Mall Arts, Music, Food, Culture and More. Featuring: World of Cultures International Culinary Experiences Canadian and International Artists International Headliner Acts – Evening Programs Small Business Merchants Eclectic Fusion of Bands Inter-Generational Family Friendly Inclusive Experience Kids Zone Wheelchair Accessible Carnival Activities Face-Painting Toronto Police showcase Toronto Fire Truck Water Slides Cultural Performances […]
MuslimFest is a dynamic festival where diversity thrives, creativity flourishes, and the spirit of unity binds communities together. Celebrating the best in Muslim arts, culture and entertainment, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
The Mississauga Hong Kong Festival 2025 will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2025, at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre Sportsplex. This event will celebrate creativity, talent, and community through various cultural fusion activities. Key highlights include the World Kong Cup 2025, a Fashion Design Jersey Competition, a Talent Quest, and a Photography Contest. Visitors can also enjoy […]
On Labour Day Weekend, Pirates Invade the Port of Orillia! Prepare to batten down the hatches — the Pirates of the Orillian Sea are setting their course for Orillia’s Downtown Waterfront! Word on the wind is they’ll make landfall just in time for Labour Day weekend, bringing a treasure chest full of swashbuckling fun, live entertainment, and high-seas adventure for […]
Experience Caribbean Culture in Belleville The Belleville Caribbean Festival is a vibrant, annual celebration that brings the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean islands to the heart of Belleville, Ontario. This year’s Caribbean Festival will be held from August 15 to 17, 2025 in three different locations. Friday, August 15, 2025 Location: Victoria Park from 1 p+.m. to 10 p.m.: […]
FUN Update: there will now be a BOUNCY CASTLE, face painting, crafts, and snacks available FREE at the Neurodivergent Community Resource Fair this coming Saturday on August 9 from 11 AM – 2 PM at Monarch House Oakville (1405 North Service Road East, Unit #103, Oakville, ON L6H 1A7)! This is your chance to learn and connect with community resources […]
On Saturday, August 23, the Parkdale Village BIA is hosting the Parkdale Music Crawl and Sidewalk Sale! Stroll along Queen St W from Roncesvalles Ave to Dufferin St and enjoy the sounds of the city. Starting at 10 am, activities for all ages will be available along the sidewalk, including family areas, jazz bands, DJs, and more. There will be […]
A three day summer festival in Meaford Ontario! Featuring: Poutine-Off Movie under the Stars in Market Square. “The Goonies” starts at dusk. Bring your own lawn chairs. Vendor Market in Market Square Live Music in Market Square: Live Music in front of Meaford Hall See website for dates and times.
This summer, families across Toronto are invited to join us for one of the city’s most imaginative and joyful events for young audiences, the 6th annual WAYO, a children’s festival presented by us at Jamii! As a beloved local arts organization, we are committed to building community through the arts in The Esplanade neighbourhood and beyond, and WAYO is one […]
2025 Toronto TAIWANfest returns to Harbourfront Centre with the theme “ECHOES OF THE OCEAN”, exploring migration stories, diasporic memories, and cultural reconciliation. Discover the untold stories of Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada through live music performances featuring local and Taiwanese artists, Hope Talks on history, interactive exhibitions, indigo dye workshops, an artist market, and more. By linking Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada, […]
TAIWANfest Artist Market features local and international creators who are experts in their craft. Blending tradition and innovation, this year’s market also invites artisans all the way from Japan, in a continuation of our 2017 Dialogue with Japan. From intricate crochet pieces and handcrafted jewellery, ceramics and handmade charms, the market aims to elevate small businesses right in the very […]
It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.
Experience the Ultimate Celebration of African & Caribbean Culture! Join us for the 14th annual Afro-Carib Fest, an award-winning, FREE weekend festival that celebrates the vibrant Afro-Caribbean culture through live music, dance, food, and art! Date: August 22nd & 23rd, 2026 Time: 12 PM – 9 PM Location: Thomson Memorial Park, Scarborough ✨ What to Expect: Live Performances – Enjoy […]
Don’t Miss the Festival of the Summer! Kempenfest is Barrie Ontario’s signature festival event, celebrating 54 years, located across two-kilometers of Barrie’s beautiful waterfront. The annual event is one of Ontario’s largest waterfront festivals, featuring 300 arts & crafts vendors, a midway, youth village, antiques, face painters, buskers, great food, a poutine village, and two stages of live music! Featuring: […]
Mississauga Italfest has dazzled crowds for over 14 years, standing out as one of the most vibrant and dynamic Italian festivals in Canada. Named a Top 100 Festival in Ontario from 2016 to 2025, this unique festival has brought together tens of thousands of local fans and enthusiastic visitors from across Ontario, other parts of Canada, the USA and even […]
You’ll want to bring your friends and kids to Esplanade Park for some unbelievable food! We’re transforming the park to a foodie haven, including Free Children’s Games, a beer garden and live entertainment stage. As always, admission is free and we’ll be beefing up the park with some good tunes. Aug 7: 5pm – 9pm Aug 8: 12pm – 9pm […]
Woodbine Park has never tasted this delicious before. Back for another year, The Toronto Food Truck Festival is serving up some real must-eats! As always, admission is free and there’s something for everyone, including Free Children’s Games. Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer! Jul 31: 5pm – […]
Looking for fun things to do in Orillia this summer? Don’t miss the Orillia Waterfront Festival, happening at the beautiful Port of Orillia. This exciting family-friendly festival features live entertainment, delicious festival food, a vibrant vendor market, the thrilling Dock Diving Dogs competition, and the fan-favourite Cardboard Boat Race. Spend your weekend exploring our waterfront vendor market running Friday, Saturday, […]
Everyone Welcome Celebrating 50th Anniversary of Bridlewood Mall Arts, Music, Food, Culture and More. Featuring: World of Cultures International Culinary Experiences Canadian and International Artists International Headliner Acts – Evening Programs Small Business Merchants Eclectic Fusion of Bands Inter-Generational Family Friendly Inclusive Experience Kids Zone Wheelchair Accessible Carnival Activities Face-Painting Toronto Police showcase Toronto Fire Truck Water Slides Cultural Performances […]
MuslimFest is a dynamic festival where diversity thrives, creativity flourishes, and the spirit of unity binds communities together. Celebrating the best in Muslim arts, culture and entertainment, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
The Mississauga Hong Kong Festival 2025 will take place from August 30 to September 1, 2025, at the Paramount Fine Foods Centre Sportsplex. This event will celebrate creativity, talent, and community through various cultural fusion activities. Key highlights include the World Kong Cup 2025, a Fashion Design Jersey Competition, a Talent Quest, and a Photography Contest. Visitors can also enjoy […]
On Labour Day Weekend, Pirates Invade the Port of Orillia! Prepare to batten down the hatches — the Pirates of the Orillian Sea are setting their course for Orillia’s Downtown Waterfront! Word on the wind is they’ll make landfall just in time for Labour Day weekend, bringing a treasure chest full of swashbuckling fun, live entertainment, and high-seas adventure for […]
Experience Caribbean Culture in Belleville The Belleville Caribbean Festival is a vibrant, annual celebration that brings the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean islands to the heart of Belleville, Ontario. This year’s Caribbean Festival will be held from August 15 to 17, 2025 in three different locations. Friday, August 15, 2025 Location: Victoria Park from 1 p+.m. to 10 p.m.: […]
FUN Update: there will now be a BOUNCY CASTLE, face painting, crafts, and snacks available FREE at the Neurodivergent Community Resource Fair this coming Saturday on August 9 from 11 AM – 2 PM at Monarch House Oakville (1405 North Service Road East, Unit #103, Oakville, ON L6H 1A7)! This is your chance to learn and connect with community resources […]
On Saturday, August 23, the Parkdale Village BIA is hosting the Parkdale Music Crawl and Sidewalk Sale! Stroll along Queen St W from Roncesvalles Ave to Dufferin St and enjoy the sounds of the city. Starting at 10 am, activities for all ages will be available along the sidewalk, including family areas, jazz bands, DJs, and more. There will be […]
A three day summer festival in Meaford Ontario! Featuring: Poutine-Off Movie under the Stars in Market Square. “The Goonies” starts at dusk. Bring your own lawn chairs. Vendor Market in Market Square Live Music in Market Square: Live Music in front of Meaford Hall See website for dates and times.
This summer, families across Toronto are invited to join us for one of the city’s most imaginative and joyful events for young audiences, the 6th annual WAYO, a children’s festival presented by us at Jamii! As a beloved local arts organization, we are committed to building community through the arts in The Esplanade neighbourhood and beyond, and WAYO is one […]
2025 Toronto TAIWANfest returns to Harbourfront Centre with the theme “ECHOES OF THE OCEAN”, exploring migration stories, diasporic memories, and cultural reconciliation. Discover the untold stories of Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada through live music performances featuring local and Taiwanese artists, Hope Talks on history, interactive exhibitions, indigo dye workshops, an artist market, and more. By linking Taiwan, Portugal, and Canada, […]
TAIWANfest Artist Market features local and international creators who are experts in their craft. Blending tradition and innovation, this year’s market also invites artisans all the way from Japan, in a continuation of our 2017 Dialogue with Japan. From intricate crochet pieces and handcrafted jewellery, ceramics and handmade charms, the market aims to elevate small businesses right in the very […]
It’s the last month of the summer, time to get out with the family and enjoy the last of the long, warm days! We’ve rounded up the top family festivals in Toronto and the surrounding area. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your family calendar.
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