Festivals

The former Toronto borough of East York turns from a sleepy neighbourhood to a bustling party at their free annual Canada Day Festival, starting with a street parade in the morning. Then in the afternoon, Stan Wadlow Park becomes a family fair with live shows, midway, kids activities, artisan market,
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Join the Yonge North York BIA at Mel Lastman Square for a full day of free family fun at Soccer City Celebration! This free party includes a Germany vs. Ivory Coast watch party and an outdoor movie screening of “Bend It Like Beckham”, as well as cultural performances, inflatables for
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Kick off summer at Toronto Ribfest, where the good times are right in your own backyard, so bring your appetite and enjoy live music, thrilling rides and attractions, vendors, and lots of delicious food. While entrance is free, organizers suggest a $5 donation at the gate to help support community
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For a farm-fresh Canada Day party, Downey’s Farm hosts its annual Canada Day Strawberry Festival with fun, entertainment, great food and, of course, plenty of strawberries! The day starts with a pancake breakfast, then see live entertainment and enjoy the Farmyard Play Area, including farm animals, jumping pillows, pirate’s cove,
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The Rhythms of Canada Festival celebrates our diverse tapestry at the Aga Khan Museum and the Ismaili Centre, showcasing local arts and culture with activities for all ages. This is one of the city’s most exhilarating free summer festivals, including delicious food, special programming and musical performances by local and
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Introduce your little ones to the magic of live theatre with Toronto Fringe Festival and their KidsFest, with shows for kids ages 4-12 featuring storytelling, puppetry, dance and song. In between performances, the festival also hosts the free KidsFest Club, a safe and welcoming play space for families, including arts
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Salsa in Toronto Festival is Canada’s #1 Latino-themed cultural celebration, featuring a series of city-wide events throughout the summer celebrating the Latino culture through music, dance, art and authentic cuisine. Then, the annual FREE Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival takes over Hillcrest Village on July 11-12, transforming a stretch of
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Cabbagetown BIA hosts Around The World, a pop-up series running throughout June and July, with programming that celebrates community and the multicultural businesses that built this historic Toronto neighbourhood. Held during the dates of Toronto hosting the upcoming international soccer tournament, Cabbagetown highlights its diversity across multiple venues and public
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Toronto loves warm weather and getting out into it at a festival. Some are held indoors but many more are found outdoors. It seems like you can find a festival for any style: multicultural, intellectual, artistic, sporty and hungry! So, try out a bunch in our Summer Festival Guide for
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Markham Village Music Festival has entertained families since 1978 with free outdoor concerts held on multiple stages around Markham, with headliners Ron Sexsmith, Crash Test Dummies, and Preston Pablo. Events also include the All Ages Street Dance Party, Kidz Zone, Indigenous Activities, Dog Zone, Village Market, Auto Classics, and more.
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