Events in Toronto – Sept 25 – 27, 2015

1. Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival

Canada’s Walk of Fame Festival returns to Toronto for the sixth annual celebration of Canadian arts featuring free performances at Yonge-Dundas Square, the return of the annual Massey Hall concert series, and introducing a new rising star music showcase at the legendary Horseshoe Tavern. Star-studded line up includes Natalie MacMaster with Donnell Leahy, The Tea Party, Trevor Guthrie, Francesco Yates, Jill Hennessy, Kira Isabella, 54-40 and more. The Free Festival, hosted by comedian Johnny Gardhouse, features an exciting mix of programing including live music, book readings, dance lessons and performances, lunchtime workouts with Goodlife Fitness, food trucks, giveaways and nightly films.

3. Beethoven Symphony 5

The ‘Three Great Bs’ of music—Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms—share this programme of solid-gold favourites. It ranges from Beethoven’s heartening, darkness-to-light symphonic journey, to the passionate double concerto of Brahms, featuring the TSO’s brilliant Concertmaster and Principal Cello.

5. MELODY FAIR Concert

BEE GEES Tribute band.

6. Fall Baroque Academy Chamber Music Recital

By U of T Music. 

7. World Classics and Croatian Beauties

Croatian cellist Ana Rucner is one of the country’s most esteemed musicians, travelling throughout the world to share her genius and joy of music. Her unique style and creative repertoire are a combination of classical, modern, and world music. Breaking conventional boundaries of classical music, Rucner charms audiences and attracts new fans to the sound of the cello. Her passion for music drives her performance and makes for an unforgettable experience.

2. Spiegelworld’s EMPIRE

EMPIRE is a 90-minute adventure performed by the greatest international talent ever assembled in one tent! MCs Oscar and Fanny steer the show while an eccentric cast of characters including; the seductive Gorilla Girls (banquine), the amazing foot jugglers, the backwards bending contortionist, the daredevil roller skaters, the world champion wheelmaster and more— all somersault, slapstick and striptease through their acts! Completing the cast is a sultry songstress and fast-fingered guitarist. 

3. #JFL 42

Toronto’s Comedy Festival.

4. Durham Region Film Festival

Learn the tricks and experience the magic of film, on-screen and behind the scenes at two exciting locations in Durham. The Film Commission Office and ReelWorld Film Festival programmers will bring the world of cinema and talented artists the Regent Theatre and Docville Wild West Movie Set.

1. Toronto Blue Jays

Division Series Home Games tickets on sale from Sept 24 | 10:00 AM

2. Toronto Maple Leafs

3. Mississauga Steelheads

vs. Ottawa 67s

4. WWE LIVE

5. Toronto FC

vs. Chicago Fire

1. Culture Days

Culture Days invites everyone to explore, discover and participate in arts and culture in every community across the country. The event will feature free, hands-on, interactive activities that invite the public to participate “behind the scenes”—and to discover the world of artists, creators, historians, architects, curators, and designers at work in their community.

2. Doors Open

Explore many architectural gems in and around GTA for Free!

3. Toronto Cider Festival

The Toronto Cider Festival will showcase some of Canada’s best Ciders, while creating a harvest in the city themed festival, perfect for an end of summer getaway.

4. Ontario Universities’ Fair

Interested in attending an Ontario university? Visit the only event with all 21 Ontario universities together in one place! You can talk personally with senior faculty and representatives from all 21 Ontario universities, much as you would at a university tour or open house. The OUF is the largest educational fair in North America.    Details

5. Gentlemen’s Expo

Are you or is someone you know interested in fashion, tech, music, sports, cars, alcohol, grooming, sex, food, entrepreneurship, gaming, DIY and other things that would generally interest any man? Then they should come to the Gentlemen’s Expo. Details.  

6. Small World On Common Ground

Enjoy a free weekend festival of music, arts and community on the grounds of historic Fort York with a superb array of artists. Featuring music from the Turkish folk of Turkwaz to the full-on funk of KC Roberts & the Live Revolution, the Afro-Cuban jazz of Jane Bunnett & Maqueque to eccodek’s unstoppable global dub. A Tribe Called Red’s hoop dancer James Jones will lead powwowFit sessions, Clay & Paper Theatre explores Animal Nature, Red Pepper Spectacle Arts leads collaborative art making for all ages, and spoken word artists journey to the heart of the soul. Combine with food, beverages, crafts and more for a family-friendly feast of culture. .  

7. Milton Fall Fair

Nestled in an older residential area, the fairgrounds become a showplace for all things rural for three days every September. It’s a lively celebration featuring traditional fall fair competitions like equestrian events, kids’ pet show, baby contest, truck and tractor pulls and the smashing demolition derby. Follow your nose and the sweet smell of freshly spun candy-floss to the midway, complete with thrill rides and games. Such is the flow of the fair, from exhilarating spins on the Scrambler to an unhurried stroll through the exhibitor barns for an intimate visit with farm animals.   

8. INLAND: A Shopping Event

Consumers and buyers are invited to join Canadian at INLAND to shop their latest fall 2015 collections & have the opportunity to meet with rising star designers in Canada such as Amanda Moss (amandamoss.ca), Mary Young (maryyoung.ca), and MUCH MORE! Here, you can find clothing and accessories for both men and women that are independently made in Canada.  Details.  

9. Buzzfest

Buzzfest 2015 is an outdoor art, fine craft and gourmet food festival on the banks of the Credit River.   Details

11. British Home Child Day

A Full Day of Special Events Celebrating the Lives of our British Home Children. We look to explore the lives of these children, breaking the silence of their struggles and hardships. In addition to the programmed activities on this day, guests may take part in an special afternoon tea, British Home Children Descendants Tea and Open Mic, discussing the lives of these children, sharing family stories, and examining this forgotten part in Canadian History further.   Details

12. Food Truck Festival Ontario

Eat like a Foodstar for one fun filled day as you experience Ontario’s most mouthgasmic food truck creations!   Details

14 Toronto Tours & Walks

Explore Toronto through speciality guided tours & Scavenger Hunts!

1. Tasty Tours: Tasty Tours offers a variety of Sweets Tours along Toronto’s eclectic multicultural neighbourhoods.

2. Toronto Ghost Walks: Join for an evening walk on and around the University of Toronto’s St. George campus and hear the stories, myths and legends surrounding those who haunt the halls of some of Toronto’s oldest buildings.

3. Kensington and Chinatown Caper :Uncover history, graffiti and sample street food in this scavenger hunt through this multicultural market – all while answering tricky questions.

4. Church Street Caper : Explore the Church-Wellesley Village, learn a little history, and answer tricky questions on this romp through time and space! (Ages 16+)

5. Haunted Toronto Scavenger Hunt :Tales of intrigue, betrayal, and revenge abound on this scavenger hunt after dark through Toronto’s most haunted places… Keep your wits about you!

6. Murder at the ROM: A murder mystery scavenger hunt! A curator has been murdered and you must follow the clues through the museum collections to solve whodunit.

7. The Mummy’s Curse : A murder mystery scavenger hunt! Did the mummy’s curse strike the museum? Solve the clues to uncover the truth.

15. Other Festivals near GTA

Festivals for a  Day Trip:

Doors Open London on Sept 26 & 27, 2015

Doors Open Muskoka Lakes on Sept 26, 2015

Bolton Fall Fair on  Sept 25 – 27, 2015 @ Albion Bolton Fairgrounds, 150 Queen Street South, Bolton

Grand Valley Fall Fair on Sept 25 – 27, 2015 @ 60 Main Street North, Grand Valley