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Canada Day in Hamilton

Hamilton Canada Day at Bayfront Park

On Saturday, July 1st, the City of Hamilton is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family at Bayfront Park! Prepare for a day packed with delightful children’s recreation and arts activities that will spark their creativity and keep them entertained.  And when the sun sets, make sure you stick around for the grand finale! At 10 pm, prepare to be dazzled by

Bradford Canada Day

Bradford West Gwillimbury Canada Day

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury invites everyone to join in on the Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, July 1 at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre. The festivities commence at 4:00pm, and includes entertainment, music, food, the official ceremonies, the presentation of the annual Civic Awards and closing with an amazing show of fireworks at 10pm.​      

Newmarket Canada Day Festival and Evening Music & Fireworks

Celebrate Canada Day starting at 11am at Riverwalk Commons with fun daytime festivities, then head to George Richardson Park for evening fireworks and live music! Daytime Concert & Festival Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive) Join us July 1, 2025 for our annual Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival featuring: Live concerts at Riverwalk Commons Food

Q107 Canada Day Picnic

Get ready to rock your red and white with us at the Q107 Canada Day Picnic! On Teusday, July 1st join us live on location for loads of food, fun and good tunes! We’re featuring Q107 Rock & Roll Tributes to the best bands in the world. Then we’ll cap off Canada Day with Toronto’s largest fireworks display from Ashbridges Bay, set to a “live”

Canada Day at Blue Mountain

Join us to celebrate Canada Day – celebrating our home and native land with live music, roaming entertainment, fireworks and more! Wear your best red and white gear and join us for a celebration in the heart of the Blue Mountain Village, and Mountaintop fireworks!

Canada Day in Richmond Hill

Join us at Richmond Green Park to celebrate our nations birthday! This year, we are excited to welcome Canadian singer-songwriter, Rêve, to the main stage at 8:45 p.m. as our headliner! With a full day of live entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden, artist exhibits, and midway, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t forget to stick around and experience our fantastic fireworks

Aurora Canada Day

Aurora Canada Day

It’s time to have some fun and celebrate Canada’s Birthday in Aurora! Dance in the Park Date – Monday, June 30, 2025 Time – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location – Aurora Town Park (49 Wells Street Bring out your dancing shoes and kick off the Canada Day festivities with the Dance in the Park! There will be fantastic live bands, great food and the

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

Family Fest

Join us for Scarborough’s biggest celebration of young audiences! Guild Festival Theatre’s fourth annual Family Fest offers free entertainment for all ages. Featuring theatre, circus, music and dance performances as well as workshops and activities, there’s something for everyone at Family Fest. The festival begins on July 10 with audience favourite Nagata Shachu, bringing their heart-pounding performance and workshops of Taiko drumming and music. From

Rhythms of Canada Festival

The countdown is on for one of the city’s most exhilarating festivals! Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and delicious food. Watch the entire site — from the Museum to the Aga Khan Park — come alive with music, art, and vibrant celebration. Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on

Rotary Harbor Arts Waterfront Festival

Mark your calendars! June 28th to July 1st, 2025 The Rotary Harbor Arts Waterfront Festival is set to return in 2025, promising an unforgettable celebration of arts, culture, and community. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Cobourg, this annual event will take place from June 28th to July 1st, 2025, along the stunning waterfront of Cobourg, Ontario. This vibrant festival will showcase the best of

Innisfil RibFest

Innisfil Ribfest

The 7th Annual, Innisfil Ribfest 2025, Presented by Ontario Festival Group will take place at Sunset Speedway convenient for area residents and visitors from all over. We are bringing 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, Juicy Smoked Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and those huge Beef

Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day in Vaughan! On Monday, July 1, join us for the annual Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day Event at North Maple Regional Park (New Venue). The event will feature incredible stage entertainment, activities for all ages, a food zone, a marketplace with vendor booths and so much more.

Caledon Canada Day and Strawberry Festival

Celebrate Canada! Free admission, Free Birthday Cake and Balloons at Noon, a Classic Car Show, Lawn Tractor Pull (OTTPA Garden Tractor Division), All Day Strawberry Breakfast, BBQ, and Strawberry Desserts, Vendors Village and Village Craft Show. Arrive Early on July 1 to ensure you get strawberries Free admission Free Birthday Cake and Balloons at Noon Classic Car Show All Day Strawberry Breakfast BBQ, and Strawberry

Richmond Hill Ribfest

Ribfest is an annual 3-day event that attracts professional Rib teams that travel from across North America and feature award winning ribs and variety of other food offerings. In addition, there is live entertainment and one of the region’s largest midways. Join us from July 18 – 20, 2025 at Richmond Green Park for Richmond Hill’s favourite food event featuring professional rib teams from across

Barrie Ribfest

The Barrie Ribfest 2025 will take place on Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27, 2025 held at Georgian Mall in Barrie. Produced by Ontario Festival Group. We are bringing 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, Juicy Smoked Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and those huge

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

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

Canada Day in Hamilton

Hamilton Canada Day at Bayfront Park

On Saturday, July 1st, the City of Hamilton is throwing a FREE Canada Day extravaganza for the whole family at Bayfront Park! Prepare for a day packed with delightful children’s recreation and arts activities that will spark their creativity and keep them entertained.  And when the sun sets, make sure you stick around for the grand finale! At 10 pm, prepare to be dazzled by

Bradford Canada Day

Bradford West Gwillimbury Canada Day

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury invites everyone to join in on the Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday, July 1 at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre. The festivities commence at 4:00pm, and includes entertainment, music, food, the official ceremonies, the presentation of the annual Civic Awards and closing with an amazing show of fireworks at 10pm.​      

Newmarket Canada Day Festival and Evening Music & Fireworks

Celebrate Canada Day starting at 11am at Riverwalk Commons with fun daytime festivities, then head to George Richardson Park for evening fireworks and live music! Daytime Concert & Festival Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Riverwalk Commons (200 Doug Duncan Drive) Join us July 1, 2025 for our annual Tim Hortons Canada Day Festival featuring: Live concerts at Riverwalk Commons Food

Q107 Canada Day Picnic

Get ready to rock your red and white with us at the Q107 Canada Day Picnic! On Teusday, July 1st join us live on location for loads of food, fun and good tunes! We’re featuring Q107 Rock & Roll Tributes to the best bands in the world. Then we’ll cap off Canada Day with Toronto’s largest fireworks display from Ashbridges Bay, set to a “live”

Canada Day at Blue Mountain

Join us to celebrate Canada Day – celebrating our home and native land with live music, roaming entertainment, fireworks and more! Wear your best red and white gear and join us for a celebration in the heart of the Blue Mountain Village, and Mountaintop fireworks!

Canada Day in Richmond Hill

Join us at Richmond Green Park to celebrate our nations birthday! This year, we are excited to welcome Canadian singer-songwriter, Rêve, to the main stage at 8:45 p.m. as our headliner! With a full day of live entertainment on multiple stages, a beer garden, artist exhibits, and midway, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t forget to stick around and experience our fantastic fireworks

Aurora Canada Day

Aurora Canada Day

It’s time to have some fun and celebrate Canada’s Birthday in Aurora! Dance in the Park Date – Monday, June 30, 2025 Time – 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location – Aurora Town Park (49 Wells Street Bring out your dancing shoes and kick off the Canada Day festivities with the Dance in the Park! There will be fantastic live bands, great food and the

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

Family Fest

Join us for Scarborough’s biggest celebration of young audiences! Guild Festival Theatre’s fourth annual Family Fest offers free entertainment for all ages. Featuring theatre, circus, music and dance performances as well as workshops and activities, there’s something for everyone at Family Fest. The festival begins on July 10 with audience favourite Nagata Shachu, bringing their heart-pounding performance and workshops of Taiko drumming and music. From

Rhythms of Canada Festival

The countdown is on for one of the city’s most exhilarating festivals! Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on activities for all ages, and delicious food. Watch the entire site — from the Museum to the Aga Khan Park — come alive with music, art, and vibrant celebration. Experience Canada’s rich cultural tapestry with two days of world-class performances, hands-on

Rotary Harbor Arts Waterfront Festival

Mark your calendars! June 28th to July 1st, 2025 The Rotary Harbor Arts Waterfront Festival is set to return in 2025, promising an unforgettable celebration of arts, culture, and community. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Cobourg, this annual event will take place from June 28th to July 1st, 2025, along the stunning waterfront of Cobourg, Ontario. This vibrant festival will showcase the best of

Innisfil RibFest

Innisfil Ribfest

The 7th Annual, Innisfil Ribfest 2025, Presented by Ontario Festival Group will take place at Sunset Speedway convenient for area residents and visitors from all over. We are bringing 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, Juicy Smoked Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and those huge Beef

Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day

Celebrate Canada Day in Vaughan! On Monday, July 1, join us for the annual Vaughan Celebrates Canada Day Event at North Maple Regional Park (New Venue). The event will feature incredible stage entertainment, activities for all ages, a food zone, a marketplace with vendor booths and so much more.

Caledon Canada Day and Strawberry Festival

Celebrate Canada! Free admission, Free Birthday Cake and Balloons at Noon, a Classic Car Show, Lawn Tractor Pull (OTTPA Garden Tractor Division), All Day Strawberry Breakfast, BBQ, and Strawberry Desserts, Vendors Village and Village Craft Show. Arrive Early on July 1 to ensure you get strawberries Free admission Free Birthday Cake and Balloons at Noon Classic Car Show All Day Strawberry Breakfast BBQ, and Strawberry

Richmond Hill Ribfest

Ribfest is an annual 3-day event that attracts professional Rib teams that travel from across North America and feature award winning ribs and variety of other food offerings. In addition, there is live entertainment and one of the region’s largest midways. Join us from July 18 – 20, 2025 at Richmond Green Park for Richmond Hill’s favourite food event featuring professional rib teams from across

Barrie Ribfest

The Barrie Ribfest 2025 will take place on Friday, July 25 to Sunday, July 27, 2025 held at Georgian Mall in Barrie. Produced by Ontario Festival Group. We are bringing 4 of North America’s Best Rib Teams. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning, Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs, Tender Pulled Pork, Juicy Smoked Brisket, BBQ Chicken, Smoked Sausage and those huge

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

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

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