September

Applefest

Discover delicious apple fun at Markham Museum’s Applefest on September 28! Enjoy tasty treats, rides, games, entertainment, and family fun for all to enjoy. Pre-purchase tickets online for only $10 prior to the event, $14 the day-of. Buy tickets and learn more at MarkhamMuseum.ca!

TIFA Kids

TIFA Kids

Canada’s largest and longest-running festival of words and ideas, returns to Harbourfront Centre September 19 to 29, 2024. This year’s Festival invites children and youth of all ages to TIFA Kids, with a vibrant programme the entire family can enjoy for free! From superheroes to graphic novels, whimsical adventures to spooky stories, in addition to arts & crafts, sing-alongs and baking, there are plenty of

Taste of the Junction 2024

The vibrant neighbourhood of the Junction is thrilled to announce the return of Taste of the Junction, an extraordinary event uniting 21 exceptional local businesses. Guests are invited to explore and indulge in delicious culinary delights, refreshing beverages and browse unique products from various retail vendors. Presented by The Junction Business Improvement Area (BIA), in partnership with Stu Sells Realty, the second annual event will

Toronto Waterfront Festival

BOW WOW! The Toronto Waterfront Festival returns September 14-15 to Sugar Beach with the Canine Watersports Canada competition. Watch adorable pups dive, jump, and fetch in a 45ft pool built on land and stand in the splash zone to see dogs fly through the air all weekend. Other festival programs include: – Walk the plank with Pirate Life interactive theatre and see a real-life pirate

Toronto Garlic Festival

Toronto Garlic Festival presented by Dupont By the Castle BIA

Celebrating it’s 14th Year! 10,000 visitors stock up on their winter supply of Ontario-grown garlic, savour garlic-inspired chef creations paired with garlic cocktails, mocktails & garlic beer, get free garlic shots, discover garlic jellies, sauces preserves, ferments & hand-made crafts, & enjoy Culture Talks and Live Music. They join the Garlic Bulb Cracking Contest & watch the Vampire Costume Contest. They cheat at the Garlic

5th Annual Durham Region Children’s Business Fair

Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. We will host up to 30 mini-vendors from 6 to 14 years old. Any questions about costs, set-up time and overall logistics? Just visit our FAQ section. If we miss anything,

BACKYARD: PlayDate

It’s time for PlayDate! Come to STACKT on September 16th for the 5th + final edition of our BACKYARD summer festival series. PlayDate will feature an entire day of fun for kids + fams. WHAT’S HAPPENING: Vendor Market curated by Toronto Mom Market, with programming partner, Xero Magic + Illusion Show with Chris Westfall ISO Radio Showcase featuring Jeep Mix Big outdoor lawn games from

Festival at Historic Fort Willow

Experience the Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area come to life this September 30! The Festival at Fort Willow is an annual event where visitors will experience what life was like at Fort Willow pre-European contact, during the Fur Trade and the War of 1812. Activities include: Visit settlers homes and smell their delicious food Discover how ships were built Make candles like settlers Watch a

Applefest Fall Fair

Celebrate the fall season at Applefest Fall Fair on October 1, from 10am – 2pm on the grounds of Ireland House Museum. The day will be filled with family entertainment on the main stage with shows from BarryO Kidshow, Wild Ontario, and CRASH Rhythm. The event will also include an Apple Scavenger Hunt, vendor market, food truck, historic demonstrations, and tours of the historic Ireland

Ontario Garlic Week 2023

Embark on a flavorful journey across Ontario’s landscapes during Ontario Garlic Week! From September 22 to October 1, 2023, passionate garlic farmers and renowned chefs celebrate the province’s bountiful garlic harvest. Chart your course all across Ontario from one “Garlic Pop-Up” to the next, travelling by car, bike, or public transit. Make it a shared adventure with friends and family, traversing towns and cities, experiencing

Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair

The Merchants of Mount Pleasant Village are thrilled to present the 11th annual Harvest Fair taking place on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10am to 4pm on Mount Pleasant Road between Eglinton and Davisville Avenues. Come kick off autumn with us! The Harvest Fair will transform Mount Pleasant into an autumnal wonderland, complete with hay bales and pumpkins galore! This family-friendly event will see the return

Fall events for kids and families GTA

Funtastic Fall Fairs & Festivals – 2023 Family Guide

Welcome to Fall in Ontario! The season of vibrant colors and cooler breezes is perfect for family fun. Join in the Fall Harvest celebrations as farms come alive with festivals, corn mazes, apple and pumpkin picking. And don’t miss out on the Halloween excitement in October! Explore GTA’s Fall events below or in our 2023 Event Calendars for more. New event additions are on the way, so

Roncesvalles Polish Festival Toronto

Continuous live music on multiple stages along Toronto’s beautiful Roncesvalles Avenue, including Polka and Euro dance bands, Polish folklore song and dance groups, Saturday night’s Dance Under The Stars, loads of Polish and international foods, and so much more, you’ll want to come a second day… The fun, food and Polish festivities continue. Sample delights from over 40 outstanding Roncesvalles Village restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and

Toronto International Festival of Authors

Join the Toronto International Festival of Authors this fall as we take flight with an entertaining lineup of events This year, we will explore the theme of “taking flight” – from the remarkable flights of imagination books and stories offer, to the more serious human need to find safety and freedom of expression. The Festival will bring together hundreds of authors from diverse cultures, communities

Funtastic Fall Event Guide GTA

Funtastic Fall Fairs & Festivals

The Fall season is one of the best times of the year for family events and outings! This colourful (and cooler!) season brings so any opportunities to head out with the kids and make lasting memories and traditions!

Applefest

Discover delicious apple fun at Markham Museum’s Applefest on September 28! Enjoy tasty treats, rides, games, entertainment, and family fun for all to enjoy. Pre-purchase tickets online for only $10 prior to the event, $14 the day-of. Buy tickets and learn more at MarkhamMuseum.ca!

TIFA Kids

TIFA Kids

Canada’s largest and longest-running festival of words and ideas, returns to Harbourfront Centre September 19 to 29, 2024. This year’s Festival invites children and youth of all ages to TIFA Kids, with a vibrant programme the entire family can enjoy for free! From superheroes to graphic novels, whimsical adventures to spooky stories, in addition to arts & crafts, sing-alongs and baking, there are plenty of

Taste of the Junction 2024

The vibrant neighbourhood of the Junction is thrilled to announce the return of Taste of the Junction, an extraordinary event uniting 21 exceptional local businesses. Guests are invited to explore and indulge in delicious culinary delights, refreshing beverages and browse unique products from various retail vendors. Presented by The Junction Business Improvement Area (BIA), in partnership with Stu Sells Realty, the second annual event will

Toronto Waterfront Festival

BOW WOW! The Toronto Waterfront Festival returns September 14-15 to Sugar Beach with the Canine Watersports Canada competition. Watch adorable pups dive, jump, and fetch in a 45ft pool built on land and stand in the splash zone to see dogs fly through the air all weekend. Other festival programs include: – Walk the plank with Pirate Life interactive theatre and see a real-life pirate

Toronto Garlic Festival

Toronto Garlic Festival presented by Dupont By the Castle BIA

Celebrating it’s 14th Year! 10,000 visitors stock up on their winter supply of Ontario-grown garlic, savour garlic-inspired chef creations paired with garlic cocktails, mocktails & garlic beer, get free garlic shots, discover garlic jellies, sauces preserves, ferments & hand-made crafts, & enjoy Culture Talks and Live Music. They join the Garlic Bulb Cracking Contest & watch the Vampire Costume Contest. They cheat at the Garlic

5th Annual Durham Region Children’s Business Fair

Observe the opportunity for children to launch their very own startup business! Kids develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and then open for customers at our one-day marketplace. We will host up to 30 mini-vendors from 6 to 14 years old. Any questions about costs, set-up time and overall logistics? Just visit our FAQ section. If we miss anything,

BACKYARD: PlayDate

It’s time for PlayDate! Come to STACKT on September 16th for the 5th + final edition of our BACKYARD summer festival series. PlayDate will feature an entire day of fun for kids + fams. WHAT’S HAPPENING: Vendor Market curated by Toronto Mom Market, with programming partner, Xero Magic + Illusion Show with Chris Westfall ISO Radio Showcase featuring Jeep Mix Big outdoor lawn games from

Festival at Historic Fort Willow

Experience the Historic Fort Willow Conservation Area come to life this September 30! The Festival at Fort Willow is an annual event where visitors will experience what life was like at Fort Willow pre-European contact, during the Fur Trade and the War of 1812. Activities include: Visit settlers homes and smell their delicious food Discover how ships were built Make candles like settlers Watch a

Applefest Fall Fair

Celebrate the fall season at Applefest Fall Fair on October 1, from 10am – 2pm on the grounds of Ireland House Museum. The day will be filled with family entertainment on the main stage with shows from BarryO Kidshow, Wild Ontario, and CRASH Rhythm. The event will also include an Apple Scavenger Hunt, vendor market, food truck, historic demonstrations, and tours of the historic Ireland

Ontario Garlic Week 2023

Embark on a flavorful journey across Ontario’s landscapes during Ontario Garlic Week! From September 22 to October 1, 2023, passionate garlic farmers and renowned chefs celebrate the province’s bountiful garlic harvest. Chart your course all across Ontario from one “Garlic Pop-Up” to the next, travelling by car, bike, or public transit. Make it a shared adventure with friends and family, traversing towns and cities, experiencing

Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair

The Merchants of Mount Pleasant Village are thrilled to present the 11th annual Harvest Fair taking place on Saturday, September 23rd, from 10am to 4pm on Mount Pleasant Road between Eglinton and Davisville Avenues. Come kick off autumn with us! The Harvest Fair will transform Mount Pleasant into an autumnal wonderland, complete with hay bales and pumpkins galore! This family-friendly event will see the return

Fall events for kids and families GTA

Funtastic Fall Fairs & Festivals – 2023 Family Guide

Welcome to Fall in Ontario! The season of vibrant colors and cooler breezes is perfect for family fun. Join in the Fall Harvest celebrations as farms come alive with festivals, corn mazes, apple and pumpkin picking. And don’t miss out on the Halloween excitement in October! Explore GTA’s Fall events below or in our 2023 Event Calendars for more. New event additions are on the way, so

Roncesvalles Polish Festival Toronto

Continuous live music on multiple stages along Toronto’s beautiful Roncesvalles Avenue, including Polka and Euro dance bands, Polish folklore song and dance groups, Saturday night’s Dance Under The Stars, loads of Polish and international foods, and so much more, you’ll want to come a second day… The fun, food and Polish festivities continue. Sample delights from over 40 outstanding Roncesvalles Village restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and

Toronto International Festival of Authors

Join the Toronto International Festival of Authors this fall as we take flight with an entertaining lineup of events This year, we will explore the theme of “taking flight” – from the remarkable flights of imagination books and stories offer, to the more serious human need to find safety and freedom of expression. The Festival will bring together hundreds of authors from diverse cultures, communities

Funtastic Fall Event Guide GTA

Funtastic Fall Fairs & Festivals

The Fall season is one of the best times of the year for family events and outings! This colourful (and cooler!) season brings so any opportunities to head out with the kids and make lasting memories and traditions!

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