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Pickering Artfest

May 20, 2025

Celebrate creativity and community at Artfest, in Esplanade Park! This two-day festival showcases the vibrant work of emerging and local artists, artisans, independent authors, and performers, offering something for everyone. This year’s festivities are extra special as we celebrate Pickering’s 25th Anniversary with the theme, “25 Years of Creative Roots,” a tribute to the city’s rich cultural and artistic heritage. Join us for a weekend

Toronto Halal Bites Festival

May 15, 2025

A Celebration of Halal Food, Culture & Community! Get ready for a 3-day festival celebrating halal food, cultural traditions, and artistic expression! Toronto Halal Bites Festival brings together the best halal food vendors, local artisans, live entertainment, and engaging experiences for the whole family. Toronto Halal Bites is a vibrant three-day food, culture, and art festival celebrating diverse halal cuisine, community, and artistic expression at

Chapman’s Ice Cream Festival

May 15, 2025

Perfectly timed to kick off ice cream season, Toronto’s historic landmark and popular attraction, Casa Loma, will host the first-ever Chapman’s Ice Cream Festival on May 17th! The festival will feature many fun activities, games and contests for people of all ages. Live music, creative ice cream dishes and a variety of delectable ice cream flavours will be sure to delight your senses. All included

Kingston Spring Into Summer

May 15, 2025

Celebrate the sun’s rays and warmer days at Spring into Summer presented by Utilities Kingston! Join us for an incredible day of activities, live music, food, fireworks and fun. Featuring: fireworks stage shows live music food trucks bouncy castles vendor market kids zone and more! Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lake Ontario Park (920 King St. West), from 1 to 10 p.m. Admission to this

Portarama Family Festival

May 15, 2025

Portarama Family Festival Returns for 40th Year of Community Celebration! Portarama Family Festival will take place over the Victoria Day Long Weekend – May 16-19, 2025. This year marks 40 years of this cherished local tradition that offers something for everyone — from FREE live entertainment and a vibrant parade, to family-friendly activities, delicious food, local vendors and more! This year’s festival promises even more

Woodstock Victoria Day Weekend Midway and Parade

May 15, 2025

Celebrate the unofficial kickoff to summer with the Victoria Day weekend midway and parade! World’s Finest Shows Midway The midway runs Thursday, May 15 to Monday, May 19 in Southside Park and features a variety of amusement rides, carnival games and food! Parade (Please note, the parade route has changed this year due to construction.) Join us on Monday, May 19 starting at 10 a.m.

IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s & All Ages Carnival

May 15, 2025

On Saturday, May 24 the IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s will be accompanied by a carnival in the parking lot of Erin Mills Town Centre, and admission is free! The walk happens from 10 am to 12:30 pm, with the carnival open from 10 am to 7:30 pm. Visitors can enjoy various fun games and activities, including a dunk tank, Hungry Hungry Hippos, mini

Schomberg Fair

May 4, 2025

The Schomberg Agricultural Fair is a heart-warming (and fun!) local tradition. Every May, rain or shine, Schomberg plays host to a colourful celebration of local agriculture, art, and talent. Year 175 Fair Theme: Sewing Seeds of Memories for 175 Years Many attractions and traditions are features at the Schomberg Fair: Demolition Derby Horse Shows Parade featuring Tractors Midway Live Bands Cattle Shows Livestock Displays Fantastic

Pingle’s Tulip Days

May 1, 2025

Experience The GTA’S biggest tulip field at Pingle’s farm! Join us for a vibrant celebration of Spring at the largest tulip festival in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring over 500,000 stunning blooms, pick-your-own flower bouquets, photo prop stops, live music, farm-to-fork food & drink, wagon rides, & more! Opening May 8th 2025! Featuring: 30 Varieties from Holland 500,000 flowers 3 Weekends Pick Your Own Bouquets

Pingle’s Tulip Days

May 1, 2025

International Food + Drink Festival

May 1, 2025

This three-day celebration of food and culture will showcase flavours from around the world against the stunning backdrop of the city’s waterfront. Indulge in a diverse selection of international cuisine, from sizzling street food to gourmet specialties. Sip on beer, wine, cider, spirits and cocktails while enjoying live music, a marketplace, busker performances, interactive cooking demonstrations and more. Cashless event: Food and drinks must be

2025 Spring Fairs & Festivals in and around the GTA

Mar 27, 2025

Find the best in family festivals in Toronto and surrounding area. You’ll find loads of fun to add to your family calendar like food festivals, community fairs, ethnic and cultural celebrations, dancing, kids activities, music and more! We are always adding to these listings so keep checking back for more ways to enjoy the warmer days of spring! Spring Festivals for Kids & Families April,

Doors Open Toronto 2025

Mar 27, 2025

Each May, Doors Open Toronto invites the public to explore the city’s most-loved buildings and sites, free of charge. The event provides rare access to buildings that are not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee. Since its inception in 2000, it has attracted more than two million visits to nearly 700 unique locations and

2025 Food Truck Frenzy

Mar 26, 2025

Celebrating Our 11th Anniversary! Get ready for a taste bud extravaganza at Food Truck Frenzy 2025 – Durham’s biggest culinary bash! With 30+ mouthwatering food trucks, a vibrant Makers Market, and an epic Kids Zone, this two-day festival is a feast for the senses. Join us for an unforgettable weekend of flavor, fun, and community spirit – where every bite supports the Rotary Club’s mission

Spring Bird Festival

Mar 26, 2025

Enjoy a day of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops, children’s activities, and educational displays. Bird walks start regularly throughout the festival. If you are planning on coming to the festival with your four-legged friend, remember to keep your dog on a leash. This festival is part of the annual Toronto Bird Celebration that has activities running throughout

Nobleton Victoria Day

Mar 26, 2025

Celebrate King Township’s 175th anniversary with us on Monday, May 19 at Nobleton Victoria Day! This family-friendly, quintessential kick-off to summer has been enjoyed by the community for more than 50 years. Each year, the event attracts thousands of attendees who enjoy live entertainment, mid-way rides and games, inflatables, a parade, fireworks show and a variety of food and retail vendors.

Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival

Mar 25, 2025

SING! brings the a cappella world to YOU – in concerts halls, parks, clubs and at home! Breathtaking concerts and inspiring workshops. SING! has been our shared experience for 13 seasons. From breathtaking performances delivered by groups across Canada and around the world, inspiring workshops about music and the music business, to post-concert online get-togethers. Festival concerts will span an array of musical styles, including

Carassauga Festival of Cultures

Mar 25, 2025

Carassauga returns May 24 & 25! Come check out the entertainment, food and exhibits from our 25 cultural pavilions. The Carassauga Festival of Cultures brings out the world’s best in food, music, dance, art and history in a packed three-day weekend at numerous venues throughout Mississauga. Saturday May 24 – 12 pm to 11 pm Sunday May 25 – 12 pm to 7 pm Carassauga