August
Guide to the Best Apple Picking Farms in Southern Ontario
The smell of apple pie is one of those hallmarks of Autumn. But first, you need to get some good fresh apples, and a great way to do so is to make an outdoorsy day out of it and pick your own! Apple picking season in Southern Ontario runs from
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Guide to Outdoor Pool Dog Swim Events in Toronto
Every year at the end of the outdoor pool season, the City of Toronto invites resident dogs (escorted by their human families) to have a pool party! Check out where these fun pool parties are taking place in our Guide to Outdoor Pool Dog Swim Events in Toronto… There are,
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Cineplex Cinemas: $5 Weekend
Cineplex Cinemas invites families to wrap up their summer with their $5 Weekend, where General Admission tickets start at only $5, plus $5 for a small popcorn! You can upgrade to a premium experience, such as 3D, IMAX®, UltraAVX®, D-BOX®, 4DX®, ScreenX®, Clubhouse and VIP, for an additional cost; meanwhile,
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Canada’s Largest Ribfest
Head to Burlington for Canada’s Largest Ribfest, organized by Rotary Burlington Lakeshore and supporting community programs. Chow down on world-class BBQ food, enjoy live music and family-friendly activities with a festival atmosphere, including games for kids, face painting, midway rides, and more. Canada’s Largest Ribfest Date: August 29 – September
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Canadian Tire Motorsport Park: CTMP Labour Day Weekend Sprints
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville hosts racing fans for their Labour Day Weekend Sprints, where families can check out the NASCAR Canada Series plus the Trans Am Series, featuring vintage muscle cars! Along with the races, the event includes a kid-friendly Fun Zone, a Marketplace with vendors and food,
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Parkdale Village BIA: Parkdale Music Crawl and Sidewalk Sale
The Parkdale Village BIA is hosting the Parkdale Music Crawl and Sidewalk Sale, happening all day and evening in this bustling west end strip of Queen West, where you can celebrate local music, food, and community in one unforgettable day. Stroll along from Roncesvalles to Dufferin and enjoy the sounds
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Toronto Bat Celebration
The Toronto Bat Celebration returns to fly high over the city throughout August, with events at various venues, including High Park Nature Centre, ROM, Toronto Zoo, and Humber Arboretum. More than just symbols of Halloween and vampire stories, bats are important mammals in our urban ecosystem, so get the whole
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Haute Goat Farm: Goatchella
Haute Goat Farm hosts the one-day farm festival Goatchella to celebrate community with local talent and local food, where you can explore the 200-acre farm, hang out on the patio and pose for pictures with Alpacas. Goatchella features 40+ local artisanal vendors, hay wagon rides, animal races, live music, dog
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Toronto and Region Conservation Authority: TRCA Butterfly Festival
To mark the National Flight of the Monarch Day, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority hosts the free TRCA Butterfly Festival at Tommy Thompson Park, which is located where two major migratory flyways meet on the waterfront of Lake Ontario. Celebrate these iconic insects as our butterfly visitors prepare to
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Town of Georgina: Field-to-Table Farm Tour
The Town of Georgina in York Region invites visitors to their Field-to-Table Farm Tour, hosted by some of the area’s farmers and their local partners. Each stop on this self-guided tour offers unique experiences where you can learn about farming, take farm tours and taste food made with fresh products.
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