The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest annual community event. Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, the CNE offers a wide variety of entertainment and events including Bandshell concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, an aerial acrobatics and ice skating show, a dog show, a working farm, parades and a three-day Air Show, all of which are FREE with
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival will return from July to August, culminating in a weekend-long celebration in August. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture. This year, we’re celebrating the 57th anniversary of the Grande Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by the Caribbean Community during Canada’s centennial celebrations. This Caribbean tradition of parading through the street was founded
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 community. Featuring: Live cultural Entertainment Cultural foods Vendors Community information booths Children’s area And community BBQ
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. Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer! AUG 1: 5PM – 10PM AUG 2: 12PM – 10PM AUG 3: 12PM
Toronto’s Caribbean Caribana festival has grown exponentially since its start in 1967 and is currently North America’s largest cultural festival. What was once a three-day event has now grown into three weeks of celebration, absorbing most of the city with its infectious feel-good vibes. Over a million tourists are expected in Toronto during the August long weekend to experience everything Caribana has to offer. The
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 there’s something for everyone, Scottish or nae! Celtic Music, crafts for the kids, heavy events championships, bagpipes, drums, tug of war, bands, Highland dancing, storytelling,
In the rich tapestry of Latin American traditions, from the rhythmic music to the tantalizing cuisine. Every moment is a celebration of culture. Saturday August 30 & Sunday August 31, 2025
Come one, come all to historic Unionville for the 28th annual Markham Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17. • We’re back with 30+ unforgettable performances by renowned Canadian and international talent – all free! • Unionville is getting a facelift this year (new sidewalks and street paving), so we’re presenting on a mix of familiar and new stages. Stay tuned for a map
Japan Festival CANADA has been hosted in one of the multicultural countries in the world, Canada, to introduce and promote genuine Japanese food, culture and technologies. The concept of Japan Festival CANADA is to contribute in further success of establishing Canada and Japan Diplomatic Relations. Since the first year event in 2016, Japan Festival CANADA has been hosted annually in the summer. Japan Festival CANADA
WHEELS… WHEELS… and more WHEELS at Toronto’s Best Street-Judged Car Show! Featuring: • 100’s of Classics, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Tuners, Movie Cars, Race Cars, & Exotics! • Food, Vendors, & Kid’s Zone! • Buskers, Live Bands, DJs, and much more! If it’s got wheels… bring it! FREE Admission For Public! Located at Danforth Avenue & Danforth Road
The TRCA Butterfly Festival is a FREE public event at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) to celebrate an iconic insect as it embarks on an epic journey to Mexico over the winter months. Located on the Toronto waterfront at the convergence of two major migratory flyways, Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) is Toronto’s largest greenspace and provides a critical roosting spot for migrating butterflies. More then 50
Bark in the Park TO is back! a four-day tail-wagging extravaganza! The ultimate celebration of all things canine will take place Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2025, at Woodbine Park, bringing together dog lovers, furry friends, and top-notch vendors for a weekend filled with wagging tails and endless fun. Get ready for a paw-some experience as we showcase an impressive lineup of vendors specializing in
Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite guest then get the inside scoop about your favourite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos
Get ready for three days of art, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, community and of course, music! We’re back with another incredible lineup for year 14! More than 45 local, national and international acts, from household names to rising stars. Children 12 & under are Free! Purchase tickets online.
Join us in celebrating the arts throughout Port Hope this August. August is Arts Month in Port Hope Our annual Arts Festival will take place in downtown Port Hope on August 9, 2025. The event will feature a 10-Minute Play Series, an outdoor artisan market, and a community gathering in the park. You can expect activities for the kids, art on display, live music and
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, jam-packed with a children’s village, beer garden and live entertainment stage. As always, admission is free and we’ll be beefing up the park with some good tunes. Aug 8: 5pm – 9pm Aug 9: 12pm – 9pm Aug 10: 12pm – 8pm
Get ready to experience the vibes of authentic Caribbean culture at TD JerkFest 2025! This highly anticipated three-day, family-friendly festival will be filled with mouthwatering jerk cuisine, infectious cultural music and live performances by local and chart-topping artists, but that’s not all! You’ll get the chance to immerse yourself in live cooking demonstrations led by top Caribbean chefs and even explore a vibrant marketplace showcasing
JAMBANA™ One World Festival, represents Canada’s growing cultural diversity in its finest form through performances by internationally acclaimed bands, artists and JUNO Award winners. Feel the rhythms of Reggae, World Beat, Soca, Gospel, Dance & Comedy. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and global diversity at JAMBANA™!
The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest annual community event. Taking place over the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day, the CNE offers a wide variety of entertainment and events including Bandshell concerts, celebrity chef demonstrations, an aerial acrobatics and ice skating show, a dog show, a working farm, parades and a three-day Air Show, all of which are FREE with
The Toronto Caribbean Carnival will return from July to August, culminating in a weekend-long celebration in August. The Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture. This year, we’re celebrating the 57th anniversary of the Grande Parade, which was first gifted to Canada by the Caribbean Community during Canada’s centennial celebrations. This Caribbean tradition of parading through the street was founded
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 community. Featuring: Live cultural Entertainment Cultural foods Vendors Community information booths Children’s area And community BBQ
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. Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer! AUG 1: 5PM – 10PM AUG 2: 12PM – 10PM AUG 3: 12PM
Toronto’s Caribbean Caribana festival has grown exponentially since its start in 1967 and is currently North America’s largest cultural festival. What was once a three-day event has now grown into three weeks of celebration, absorbing most of the city with its infectious feel-good vibes. Over a million tourists are expected in Toronto during the August long weekend to experience everything Caribana has to offer. The
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 there’s something for everyone, Scottish or nae! Celtic Music, crafts for the kids, heavy events championships, bagpipes, drums, tug of war, bands, Highland dancing, storytelling,
In the rich tapestry of Latin American traditions, from the rhythmic music to the tantalizing cuisine. Every moment is a celebration of culture. Saturday August 30 & Sunday August 31, 2025
Come one, come all to historic Unionville for the 28th annual Markham Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday, August 16 and 17. • We’re back with 30+ unforgettable performances by renowned Canadian and international talent – all free! • Unionville is getting a facelift this year (new sidewalks and street paving), so we’re presenting on a mix of familiar and new stages. Stay tuned for a map
Japan Festival CANADA has been hosted in one of the multicultural countries in the world, Canada, to introduce and promote genuine Japanese food, culture and technologies. The concept of Japan Festival CANADA is to contribute in further success of establishing Canada and Japan Diplomatic Relations. Since the first year event in 2016, Japan Festival CANADA has been hosted annually in the summer. Japan Festival CANADA
WHEELS… WHEELS… and more WHEELS at Toronto’s Best Street-Judged Car Show! Featuring: • 100’s of Classics, Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Tuners, Movie Cars, Race Cars, & Exotics! • Food, Vendors, & Kid’s Zone! • Buskers, Live Bands, DJs, and much more! If it’s got wheels… bring it! FREE Admission For Public! Located at Danforth Avenue & Danforth Road
The TRCA Butterfly Festival is a FREE public event at Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) to celebrate an iconic insect as it embarks on an epic journey to Mexico over the winter months. Located on the Toronto waterfront at the convergence of two major migratory flyways, Tommy Thompson Park (TTP) is Toronto’s largest greenspace and provides a critical roosting spot for migrating butterflies. More then 50
Bark in the Park TO is back! a four-day tail-wagging extravaganza! The ultimate celebration of all things canine will take place Aug 29 – Sept 1, 2025, at Woodbine Park, bringing together dog lovers, furry friends, and top-notch vendors for a weekend filled with wagging tails and endless fun. Get ready for a paw-some experience as we showcase an impressive lineup of vendors specializing in
Everyone is a fan of something, and FAN EXPO is a place to celebrate all things pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favourite guest then get the inside scoop about your favourite movies and TV shows at our celebrity panels! Watch professional comic artists battle it out in our popular Sketch Duels, learn from our “How To” workshops, and take photos
Get ready for three days of art, food trucks, arts and craft vendors, community and of course, music! We’re back with another incredible lineup for year 14! More than 45 local, national and international acts, from household names to rising stars. Children 12 & under are Free! Purchase tickets online.
Join us in celebrating the arts throughout Port Hope this August. August is Arts Month in Port Hope Our annual Arts Festival will take place in downtown Port Hope on August 9, 2025. The event will feature a 10-Minute Play Series, an outdoor artisan market, and a community gathering in the park. You can expect activities for the kids, art on display, live music and
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, jam-packed with a children’s village, beer garden and live entertainment stage. As always, admission is free and we’ll be beefing up the park with some good tunes. Aug 8: 5pm – 9pm Aug 9: 12pm – 9pm Aug 10: 12pm – 8pm
Get ready to experience the vibes of authentic Caribbean culture at TD JerkFest 2025! This highly anticipated three-day, family-friendly festival will be filled with mouthwatering jerk cuisine, infectious cultural music and live performances by local and chart-topping artists, but that’s not all! You’ll get the chance to immerse yourself in live cooking demonstrations led by top Caribbean chefs and even explore a vibrant marketplace showcasing
JAMBANA™ One World Festival, represents Canada’s growing cultural diversity in its finest form through performances by internationally acclaimed bands, artists and JUNO Award winners. Feel the rhythms of Reggae, World Beat, Soca, Gospel, Dance & Comedy. Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and global diversity at JAMBANA™!
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