May

Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival

The award-winning and highly successful Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival is back from May 3oth to June 1st turning downtown Orangeville once again into the region’s largest musical festival and special event venue! The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival has been consistently recognized as one of the Top 100 Festival and Events in Ontario!

Ajax Rotary Ribfest

Experience the ultimate celebration of food, music, and community at the Ajax Rotary Ribfest! Join us for a sizzling weekend filled with mouthwatering ribs from top-notch vendors, live entertainment that will keep you dancing all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere that brings together friends and family. From finger-licking BBQ, and refreshing beverages to a range of food vendors including Halal – there’s something for

Wee Festival

WeeFestival of Arts & Culture

WeeFestival will celebrate it’s 11th anniversary with a sparkling programme of 6 productions created especially for very young audiences by leading artists and companies from around the world and across the Country! The line up offers a dynamic range of performance including music theatre, installation, dance, object and shadow puppetry presented in intimate venues across the city and in Relaxed Performance formats.

Barrie Waterfront Festival 2024

Barrie Waterfront Festival

The Barrie Waterfront festival is back and ready to bring Barrie to life this May! Featuring a variety of activities and attractions, including live music performances, food trucks, artisan market, beer garden, and a fun zone with midway rides and games for kids. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a popular event for both locals and tourists. Experience the beauty of

Newmarket Rib Fest

Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin’ good BBQ! Live music featuring Country Night, Rock the Park, and Music Mash-Up and Ribs! Don’t forget to try all of our delicious foods, including pork ribs, beef ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, cornbread, funnel cakes, blooming onions, ice cream, poutine, deep-fried treats, slushies, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and more! Vegetarian options are available too.

Party 4 Paws

Party 4 Paws Pet Fair

🐾 Party 4 Paws Pet Fair – A Fun Weekend for Animal Lovers! 🐾 Join us at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto for the annual Party 4 Paws Pet Fair – a family-friendly event celebrating pets, local and international animal rescues, and the pet-loving community! 🌟 What to Expect: 🐶 Meet adoptable pets & support local and international rescues 🛍️ Shop from amazing pet-friendly vendors

Bowmanville Maplefest

There’s nothing more Canadian than freshly harvested Maple Syrup! Come celebrate the start of spring in Historic Downtown Bowmanville on the first Saturday in May. This highly anticipated festival showcases many of our local syrup producers who offer up the best of the region. Maple products abound at MAPLEFEST and you will be delighted to find treats such as maple donuts, cheese, candy, nuts, fudge,

Kiwanis Kite Festival

Kiwanis Kite Festival

Ready for a day of high-flying fun? Don’t miss the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Westminster Ponds Centre (Western Counties entrance behind Parkwood Institute). Free kites and face painting for the kids! Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and bring a blanket (or some lawn chairs)! We look forward

Spring Fest! A Family Concert Experience

A family concert experience in support of Children’s Creative Corner Co-Op Nursery School. Interactive family concert & sing a long with Dan the Music Man! Bake Sale Cotton Candy Machine Lemonade Stand Glow in the dark LED light sticks Date: Sunday, May 5th Place: Western Technical Commercial School Auditorium (Bloor and Runnymede) Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Concert starts at 2:00pm inside the Auditorium (1

Robot Song at JUNIOR

Australia’s Arena Theatre Company presents Robot Song, a heartwarming production inspired by the true story of a parent navigating life with a child on the Autism spectrum. Robot Song follows the adventures of 11-year-old Juniper May, inviting audiences to see things from Juniper’s perspective as she explores ways to make sense of the world around her. Infused with humour, joy and optimism, this captivating family

Doors Open Toronto 2024

Explore some of Toronto’s most architectural, cultural and socially significant sites for free during Doors Open weekend.  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 not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee. Since its inception in

Gluten Free Garage

Gluten Free Garage

Toronto’s 10th annual gluten-free food fest. Everything is strictly gluten-free, but you don’t have to be! At this gluten-free festival you will enjoy curated vendors, food trucks, demos and libations. People from all over Ontario come to Gluten Free Garage (GFG) to discover and taste the best in gluten free. The booths are filled with sought-after gluten-free offerings—from freshly baked goods, frozen treats and savoury

Spring Festivals Guide for GTA families

2024 Spring Fairs & Festivals in and around the GTA

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,

JUNIOR 2023

JUNIOR International Children’s Festival

One of the largest children’s festivals in Canada, Harbourfront Centre’s JUNIOR brings families together for a fun three-day festival tailored for young enthusiasts between the ages of 5 to 12. Happening annually over the May long weekend, the multidisciplinary festival offers an exciting lineup of programming from across the world where children can take in theatre, dance, live performance, music, hands-on workshops, circus (and so

Spring Toad Festival

The Spring Toad Festival is coming back to Your Toronto Zoo Saturday, May 4th, 10am-3pm! Celebrate the arrival of spring by experiencing the sights and sounds of male toads in search of that special someone! This annual wetland festival is scheduled around the explosive breeding rituals of American toads at our very own Canadian Wetlands habitat! Although the emergence and courtship of toads is the

Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival

The award-winning and highly successful Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival is back from May 3oth to June 1st turning downtown Orangeville once again into the region’s largest musical festival and special event venue! The Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival has been consistently recognized as one of the Top 100 Festival and Events in Ontario!

Ajax Rotary Ribfest

Experience the ultimate celebration of food, music, and community at the Ajax Rotary Ribfest! Join us for a sizzling weekend filled with mouthwatering ribs from top-notch vendors, live entertainment that will keep you dancing all day long, and a vibrant atmosphere that brings together friends and family. From finger-licking BBQ, and refreshing beverages to a range of food vendors including Halal – there’s something for

Wee Festival

WeeFestival of Arts & Culture

WeeFestival will celebrate it’s 11th anniversary with a sparkling programme of 6 productions created especially for very young audiences by leading artists and companies from around the world and across the Country! The line up offers a dynamic range of performance including music theatre, installation, dance, object and shadow puppetry presented in intimate venues across the city and in Relaxed Performance formats.

Barrie Waterfront Festival 2024

Barrie Waterfront Festival

The Barrie Waterfront festival is back and ready to bring Barrie to life this May! Featuring a variety of activities and attractions, including live music performances, food trucks, artisan market, beer garden, and a fun zone with midway rides and games for kids. The festival attracts thousands of visitors each year and is a popular event for both locals and tourists. Experience the beauty of

Newmarket Rib Fest

Join us for a weekend of mouth-watering, finger-lickin’, belly-rubbin’ good BBQ! Live music featuring Country Night, Rock the Park, and Music Mash-Up and Ribs! Don’t forget to try all of our delicious foods, including pork ribs, beef ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, BBQ chicken, coleslaw, cornbread, funnel cakes, blooming onions, ice cream, poutine, deep-fried treats, slushies, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and more! Vegetarian options are available too.

Party 4 Paws

Party 4 Paws Pet Fair

🐾 Party 4 Paws Pet Fair – A Fun Weekend for Animal Lovers! 🐾 Join us at Trinity Bellwoods Park in Toronto for the annual Party 4 Paws Pet Fair – a family-friendly event celebrating pets, local and international animal rescues, and the pet-loving community! 🌟 What to Expect: 🐶 Meet adoptable pets & support local and international rescues 🛍️ Shop from amazing pet-friendly vendors

Bowmanville Maplefest

There’s nothing more Canadian than freshly harvested Maple Syrup! Come celebrate the start of spring in Historic Downtown Bowmanville on the first Saturday in May. This highly anticipated festival showcases many of our local syrup producers who offer up the best of the region. Maple products abound at MAPLEFEST and you will be delighted to find treats such as maple donuts, cheese, candy, nuts, fudge,

Kiwanis Kite Festival

Kiwanis Kite Festival

Ready for a day of high-flying fun? Don’t miss the Kiwanis Club of Forest City-London Kite Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Westminster Ponds Centre (Western Counties entrance behind Parkwood Institute). Free kites and face painting for the kids! Gather your family and friends, pack a picnic and bring a blanket (or some lawn chairs)! We look forward

Spring Fest! A Family Concert Experience

A family concert experience in support of Children’s Creative Corner Co-Op Nursery School. Interactive family concert & sing a long with Dan the Music Man! Bake Sale Cotton Candy Machine Lemonade Stand Glow in the dark LED light sticks Date: Sunday, May 5th Place: Western Technical Commercial School Auditorium (Bloor and Runnymede) Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm – Concert starts at 2:00pm inside the Auditorium (1

Robot Song at JUNIOR

Australia’s Arena Theatre Company presents Robot Song, a heartwarming production inspired by the true story of a parent navigating life with a child on the Autism spectrum. Robot Song follows the adventures of 11-year-old Juniper May, inviting audiences to see things from Juniper’s perspective as she explores ways to make sense of the world around her. Infused with humour, joy and optimism, this captivating family

Doors Open Toronto 2024

Explore some of Toronto’s most architectural, cultural and socially significant sites for free during Doors Open weekend.  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 not usually open to the public and free access to sites that would usually charge an admission fee. Since its inception in

Gluten Free Garage

Gluten Free Garage

Toronto’s 10th annual gluten-free food fest. Everything is strictly gluten-free, but you don’t have to be! At this gluten-free festival you will enjoy curated vendors, food trucks, demos and libations. People from all over Ontario come to Gluten Free Garage (GFG) to discover and taste the best in gluten free. The booths are filled with sought-after gluten-free offerings—from freshly baked goods, frozen treats and savoury

Spring Festivals Guide for GTA families

2024 Spring Fairs & Festivals in and around the GTA

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,

JUNIOR 2023

JUNIOR International Children’s Festival

One of the largest children’s festivals in Canada, Harbourfront Centre’s JUNIOR brings families together for a fun three-day festival tailored for young enthusiasts between the ages of 5 to 12. Happening annually over the May long weekend, the multidisciplinary festival offers an exciting lineup of programming from across the world where children can take in theatre, dance, live performance, music, hands-on workshops, circus (and so

Spring Toad Festival

The Spring Toad Festival is coming back to Your Toronto Zoo Saturday, May 4th, 10am-3pm! Celebrate the arrival of spring by experiencing the sights and sounds of male toads in search of that special someone! This annual wetland festival is scheduled around the explosive breeding rituals of American toads at our very own Canadian Wetlands habitat! Although the emergence and courtship of toads is the

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