Events & Activities - Toronto

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Harvest Festivals, and Fall Farm Festivals in Toronto and GTA

Celebrate the Fall Season with bountiful produce, get the best pumpkin for the Jack-O-Lantern, go on wagon rides, enjoy the thrill of bull riding at the pumpkinFest and get ready to welcome Christmas with the most unique gifts that you can find at the traditional farmers markets.

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80+ Things to Do This Labour Day Long Weekend in Ontario – 2026

Celebrate the last long weekend of summer! Send off summer and get ready to welcome Fall with gusto by enjoying one of the 50 events, and activities taking place during labour day weekend from across Ontario.

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Concert Tours in Toronto – 2026/27

A list of concerts by famous artists headed to Toronto in 2026 – 2027.

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Harry Potter Magic is Taking Over Toronto With a 1,200-Drone Show This September

Toronto is getting a new Harry Potter-themed night show as DroneArt Show arrives at YZD (Former Downsview Airport) this September. The open-air production uses 1,200 synchronized drones… Read more »

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Ribs, Bibs and Sauce: Aurora Ribfest is This Weekend – Aug 28 to 30

Who doesn’t love delicious, juicy ribs? If that sounds like your kind of meal, Aurora’s Ribfest is the perfect place to satisfy the craving. Known as the… Read more »

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Top Things to Do This September in Toronto – 2026 Events and Activities

A list of events to attend and activities to do in Toronto in September.

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2026 Labour Day Long Weekend Activities in Toronto & GTA

Labour Day Weekend events and festivals in and around Toronto including free fun family activities, weekend events & activities for kids, live music, performing arts & theatre and sports events.

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Free Fun Things to Do in Toronto in September

A list of free fun family, kids and adult activities and events in Toronto during September.

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August 27 to 28: When to See Sturgeon Moon Partial Lunar Eclipse in Canada

During August’s partial lunar eclipse, you can watch Earth’s shadow slowly move across the Moon, making part of its surface look noticeably dimmer than the rest. The entire eclipse lasts 5 hours and 38 minutes, while the partial phase continues for 3 hours and 18 minutes.

At maximum eclipse, 96% of the Moon will be inside Earth’s umbra, so almost the whole lunar disk will appear covered by a deep, curved shadow.

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What to See & Do at 2026 Toronto Korean Festival This Weekend

This year’s Korean Harvest Festival is set to dazzle attendees this weekend at Mel Lastman Square. A cultural celebration renowned for offering an immersive experience of Korean… Read more »

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Festival of Fountains 2026: Enchanted Nights of Dancing Waters Return to Ontario’s Whistling Gardens This Month

The Whistling Gardens‘ popular Festival of Fountains returns for its fifth year.   Head to the garden for an enchanting night of magical fountains and gardens that dance to… Read more »

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2026 Taste of Manila: What to Expect at Canada’s Largest Filipino Street Festival at Bathurst & Wilson This Weekend

If you’re looking for something fun to do in Toronto this August weekend, you’ll want to think about checking out the Taste of Manila festival. Taste of… Read more »

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What to Expect as Indy Race Makes Its Markham Debut This Weekend

Markham is getting a full weekend of racing, music and festival activity as the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy moves onto a new 12-turn, 3.52-kilometre temporary street circuit…. Read more »

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CNE 2026: What’s New and What’s Returning to Toronto’s Summer Fair

Ontario’s cherished summer finale, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), is set to return, boasting a myriad of new and returning attractions. More than 1.4 million visitors attend… Read more »

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Limited-Time One Piece Miniso Pop-Up Arrives in Mississauga

Anime fans in Mississauga will have a new reason to visit Square One Shopping Centre this month, as MINISO Canada opens a limited-time ONE PIECE pop-up in… Read more »

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What to See & Do at Taste of the Danforth Festival This Weekend

Taste of the Danforth returns to Toronto’s Greektown this weekend, after being cancelled for two years. The festival remains rooted in Greek heritage while also reflecting Toronto’s… Read more »

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What to Expect at 2026 Pickering Food Truck Festival This Weekend

Canadian Food Truck Festivals is back with the Pickering Food Truck Festival at the Esplanade Park this weekend from August 7 to 9. You can get tasty… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo Set to Transform Into an Illuminated Wildlife Wonderland

Toronto Zoo is preparing to open its gates after dark for a new illuminated lantern event featuring more than 2,000 handcrafted displays this September. Beginning September 2,… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo Welcomes Endangered Pygmy Hippo Calf

The Toronto Zoo has welcomed a female pygmy hippo calf after her 20-year-old mother, Kindia, gave birth on Sunday, Aug. 2. Per the zoo’s social media post,… Read more »

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Festivals in Toronto and GTA in September 2026

Festivals in Toronto this September: Highlights include the Toronto International Film Festival, Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, and more!

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When and Where to See Perseid Meteor Shower – 2026

The Perseid Meteor Shower, one of the year’s most anticipated celestial events, dazzles with bright meteors streaking across the summer sky. Peaking mid-August, it offers a spectacular… Read more »

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Taste of India 2026 : What to Expect at the Festival This August Long Weekend at Nathan Phillips Square

One of the largest multicultural festivals in Canada returns to Toronto this long weekend. Recognized as the largest food festival in North America, this festival has also been… Read more »

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2026 Toronto Caribbean Carnival on Aug 1: What You Need to Know About Parade Route, Viewing Areas, Road Closures

The grandest of all Toronto parades returns on August 1st with floats of grandeur, MAS bands, the most extravagant and colourful costumes and a whole lot of… Read more »

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100+ Things to Do During August in Ontario – Events & Festivals 2026

There is always something to do in Ontario, and August is no different! If you need ideas on what to do, here are 100+ festivals and fun… Read more »