July

Mixto Festival

Mixto Festival

Mixto 2024 is a FREE music festival presented by Uma Nota Culture as part of the SummerSeries in Trillium Park at Ontario Place. Join us for two days of music, art, food, fun, and friends. Mixto will offer the immaculate block party vibes you love: niche and experimental yet accessible. Inclusive and underground but safe and friendly. Always celebrating joy! The lineup will feel familial

Black Creek Farm Festival

12th Annual Black Creek Farm Festival

Celebrating its 12th year, BCCF’s Annual Farm Festival is a community staple as it celebrates community and urban agriculture which includes a day of fun activities for families to enjoy. This year, we have an exciting lineup of community partners, vendors, food, crafts, games, activities and live performances! Featuring: Live Performances Food, Drink & Desserts Vendors Local Vendor and Information Booths Get your face drawn

Dance Together Festival

Dance Together Festival

The Dance Together Festival offers free open-air dance workshops and events that celebrate positive and accessible dance experiences. The festival is co-produced by a creative team of local dance and visual artists and is part of Toronto’s Arts in the Parks programming. This year the festival transforms Mimico Square in Amos Waites Park into an open- air dance space with free workshops on a vibrant

Carabram

Experience the world in a weekend at Carabram 2024, where vibrant cultural pavilions bring the flavors, sights, and sounds of over 20 cultures to life. This family-friendly event promises a unique journey across continents, right in the heart of Brampton

August Festivals

2024 July Fairs & Festivals | GTA and Surrounding Area

Summer is festival season and July is a busy month for these family events! We’ve rounded up some the top festivals in Toronto and Southern Ontario in this guide. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, cultural celebrations, dancing, kids activities, ribfests, music and more! We are always adding to these listings so keep

#BollywoodMonster Food Festival

#BollywoodMonster Mashup – the heart of Bollywood music & dance and food in Canada – FREE admission – Fri Jul 26 and Sat Jul 27 – Mississauga Celebration Square – Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster Family Stage ft. interactive entertainment for all ages: â‹… Jul 27 @ 2:00 PM EST: Zoe Stardust, Lyza Moon, Safari Bros, HauNodi, Bella Magic – Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster KidZone ft. arts &

Port Hope Canada Day

Port Hope Canada Day Celebration

Canada Day is a nation-wide celebration and a long-standing Port Hope tradition. Our events program has been designed to safely connect us as friends, neighbours and Canadians this July. For 2024, event attendees can expect traditional event components, such as the fireworks display, car show, wagon rides and community gathering in the park. New this year, will be a Sugarbush Breakfast in the Park and

Kindcardine Scottish Festival

Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games

For over 20 years, our award-winning festival has welcomed thousands of visitors from all over North America to the beautiful lakeside town of Kincardine to join us in celebrating all things Scottish. We have lots of entertainment everyone beyond the music and folklore. The Scottish Festival makes sure that we activities and fun for the whole family. Featuring (check website for schedule and dates for

Big on Bloor Festival

Big on Bloor Festival

BIG on Bloor; Bloordale’s Festival of Art & Culture features a weekend street closure and site-based activations for a week after, with 100,000+ visitors participating in multidisciplinary art projects, presented by over 100 local artists from various backgrounds, identities and groups.

KidZfest

If you’re looking for things to do in Toronto with kids, head up to Vaughan for Canada’s Wonderland’s KidZfest. It’s a party just for kids! Meet your favourite TV characters like Peppa Pig and the Marvel superheroes, enjoy dance parties, music, live entertainment and lots more! KidZfest is included with Park Admission Character, dates and times are subject to change without notice.

TD Union Summer

Union Summer

Union Summer- presented by TD, returns to Union Station’s Front Street plaza, running from June 24 to August 25th. Union Station is THE destination for all to enjoy the best of Toronto’s food and culture. This market offers 60-days of free outdoor experiences featuring dynamic music, live performances, curated food vendors and beat-the-heat beverages and desserts, all to celebrate summer in the city. With an

Toronto Caribbean Carnival

Toronto Caribbean Festival

The Toronto Caribbean Carnival will return from July to August 2024, 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

Canada Day Strawberry Festival

Celebrate Canada’s Birthday on July 1st at Downey’s Canada Day Strawberry Festival. Lots of fun, entertainment, great food and strawberries! The Canada Day celebration includes a strawberry pancake breakfast, Farmyard fun activities fr kids, live music, K9 Dog show, Magic show, fresh strawberries and strawberry treats and More! Farm Fresh Strawberries Ready Picked Strawberries will be available in our farm store, along with delicious Strawberry

Toronto International BrazilFest

The Toronto International BrazilFest is recognized as the largest Brazilian cultural event in Canada. The rhythms of Brazil will be expressed and celebrated with the help of a diverse and high-quality team of performers and bands. This event offers the experience of a truly authentic Brazilian festival right in your own backyard. It is a platform to display and highlight the best food, talent, art

Taste of Lawrence 2024

Taste of Lawrence, presented by Birchmount Gymnastics and Ninja Centre, returns for its 20th-anniversary edition! Join us for three days of food, music, and cultural celebration that takes place annually in the Wexford Heights BIA. As Scarborough’s largest street festival, it boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the GTA, over 150 street vendors, live entertainment on two stages, a busker zone,

Mariposa Folk Festival

Mariposa Folk Festival is an exciting, vibrant and storied musical happening! Mariposa has presented its incredible performances and programming for over 60 glorious years. Come join us! Enjoy and share in the rich tapestry of festival experiences that animate the wonderful spirit of Mariposa! The festival is a celebration of song, story, dance and craft, and so much more. Taking place in a beautiful lakeside

Rhythms of Canada Festival 2024

The city’s most exhilarating summer festival is back from June 29 to July 1 for three days of delicious food, activities for all ages, special programming, entrancing musical performances by local artists, and our world-class Collections of art from across the Muslim world. Enjoy captivating performances by Nagata Shachu, Alpha Rhythm Roots, Kazdoura, Running Rivers, Maracatu, and more! From tote bag design and clay tile-making

Canada Day at Thomson Memorial Park

Enjoy family-friendly activities at Thomson Memorial Park (opens in new window) and share your day with loved ones using #CanadaDayTO. Kick off your Canada Day with a free pancake breakfast and opening ceremony where you can sing along to the national anthem, then stick around for live music and performances from a variety of entertainers. Participate in many activities, crafts and face painting throughout the

Mixto Festival

Mixto Festival

Mixto 2024 is a FREE music festival presented by Uma Nota Culture as part of the SummerSeries in Trillium Park at Ontario Place. Join us for two days of music, art, food, fun, and friends. Mixto will offer the immaculate block party vibes you love: niche and experimental yet accessible. Inclusive and underground but safe and friendly. Always celebrating joy! The lineup will feel familial

Black Creek Farm Festival

12th Annual Black Creek Farm Festival

Celebrating its 12th year, BCCF’s Annual Farm Festival is a community staple as it celebrates community and urban agriculture which includes a day of fun activities for families to enjoy. This year, we have an exciting lineup of community partners, vendors, food, crafts, games, activities and live performances! Featuring: Live Performances Food, Drink & Desserts Vendors Local Vendor and Information Booths Get your face drawn

Dance Together Festival

Dance Together Festival

The Dance Together Festival offers free open-air dance workshops and events that celebrate positive and accessible dance experiences. The festival is co-produced by a creative team of local dance and visual artists and is part of Toronto’s Arts in the Parks programming. This year the festival transforms Mimico Square in Amos Waites Park into an open- air dance space with free workshops on a vibrant

Carabram

Experience the world in a weekend at Carabram 2024, where vibrant cultural pavilions bring the flavors, sights, and sounds of over 20 cultures to life. This family-friendly event promises a unique journey across continents, right in the heart of Brampton

August Festivals

2024 July Fairs & Festivals | GTA and Surrounding Area

Summer is festival season and July is a busy month for these family events! We’ve rounded up some the top festivals in Toronto and Southern Ontario in this guide. You’ll find loads of summer fun to add to your calendar. Head out to food festivals, community fairs, cultural celebrations, dancing, kids activities, ribfests, music and more! We are always adding to these listings so keep

#BollywoodMonster Food Festival

#BollywoodMonster Mashup – the heart of Bollywood music & dance and food in Canada – FREE admission – Fri Jul 26 and Sat Jul 27 – Mississauga Celebration Square – Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster Family Stage ft. interactive entertainment for all ages: â‹… Jul 27 @ 2:00 PM EST: Zoe Stardust, Lyza Moon, Safari Bros, HauNodi, Bella Magic – Tim Hortons #BollywoodMonster KidZone ft. arts &

Port Hope Canada Day

Port Hope Canada Day Celebration

Canada Day is a nation-wide celebration and a long-standing Port Hope tradition. Our events program has been designed to safely connect us as friends, neighbours and Canadians this July. For 2024, event attendees can expect traditional event components, such as the fireworks display, car show, wagon rides and community gathering in the park. New this year, will be a Sugarbush Breakfast in the Park and

Kindcardine Scottish Festival

Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games

For over 20 years, our award-winning festival has welcomed thousands of visitors from all over North America to the beautiful lakeside town of Kincardine to join us in celebrating all things Scottish. We have lots of entertainment everyone beyond the music and folklore. The Scottish Festival makes sure that we activities and fun for the whole family. Featuring (check website for schedule and dates for

Big on Bloor Festival

Big on Bloor Festival

BIG on Bloor; Bloordale’s Festival of Art & Culture features a weekend street closure and site-based activations for a week after, with 100,000+ visitors participating in multidisciplinary art projects, presented by over 100 local artists from various backgrounds, identities and groups.

KidZfest

If you’re looking for things to do in Toronto with kids, head up to Vaughan for Canada’s Wonderland’s KidZfest. It’s a party just for kids! Meet your favourite TV characters like Peppa Pig and the Marvel superheroes, enjoy dance parties, music, live entertainment and lots more! KidZfest is included with Park Admission Character, dates and times are subject to change without notice.

TD Union Summer

Union Summer

Union Summer- presented by TD, returns to Union Station’s Front Street plaza, running from June 24 to August 25th. Union Station is THE destination for all to enjoy the best of Toronto’s food and culture. This market offers 60-days of free outdoor experiences featuring dynamic music, live performances, curated food vendors and beat-the-heat beverages and desserts, all to celebrate summer in the city. With an

Toronto Caribbean Carnival

Toronto Caribbean Festival

The Toronto Caribbean Carnival will return from July to August 2024, 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

Canada Day Strawberry Festival

Celebrate Canada’s Birthday on July 1st at Downey’s Canada Day Strawberry Festival. Lots of fun, entertainment, great food and strawberries! The Canada Day celebration includes a strawberry pancake breakfast, Farmyard fun activities fr kids, live music, K9 Dog show, Magic show, fresh strawberries and strawberry treats and More! Farm Fresh Strawberries Ready Picked Strawberries will be available in our farm store, along with delicious Strawberry

Toronto International BrazilFest

The Toronto International BrazilFest is recognized as the largest Brazilian cultural event in Canada. The rhythms of Brazil will be expressed and celebrated with the help of a diverse and high-quality team of performers and bands. This event offers the experience of a truly authentic Brazilian festival right in your own backyard. It is a platform to display and highlight the best food, talent, art

Taste of Lawrence 2024

Taste of Lawrence, presented by Birchmount Gymnastics and Ninja Centre, returns for its 20th-anniversary edition! Join us for three days of food, music, and cultural celebration that takes place annually in the Wexford Heights BIA. As Scarborough’s largest street festival, it boasts the most enticing flavours from every cultural community in the GTA, over 150 street vendors, live entertainment on two stages, a busker zone,

Mariposa Folk Festival

Mariposa Folk Festival is an exciting, vibrant and storied musical happening! Mariposa has presented its incredible performances and programming for over 60 glorious years. Come join us! Enjoy and share in the rich tapestry of festival experiences that animate the wonderful spirit of Mariposa! The festival is a celebration of song, story, dance and craft, and so much more. Taking place in a beautiful lakeside

Rhythms of Canada Festival 2024

The city’s most exhilarating summer festival is back from June 29 to July 1 for three days of delicious food, activities for all ages, special programming, entrancing musical performances by local artists, and our world-class Collections of art from across the Muslim world. Enjoy captivating performances by Nagata Shachu, Alpha Rhythm Roots, Kazdoura, Running Rivers, Maracatu, and more! From tote bag design and clay tile-making

Canada Day at Thomson Memorial Park

Enjoy family-friendly activities at Thomson Memorial Park (opens in new window) and share your day with loved ones using #CanadaDayTO. Kick off your Canada Day with a free pancake breakfast and opening ceremony where you can sing along to the national anthem, then stick around for live music and performances from a variety of entertainers. Participate in many activities, crafts and face painting throughout the

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