Toronto 
Events Description
Join us to celebrate Toronto’s oldest and most beloved free community fair!
University Settlement will welcome thousand of community members to Grange Park on August 7 (11:30 AM to 3 PM) for the 85th annual Grange Festival, a long-standing Toronto tradition celebrating culture, connection, and community. The Grange Festival welcomes more than 4500 participants each year and features performances, community organizations, leisure activities, food, and opportunities for neighbours of all ages to connect. All free!
At this year’s festival, attendees will have the opportunity to explore community tables from more than 25 Toronto-based organizations. In addition, they will be able to enjoy live performances by local artists, including dance and music representing the city’s diverse cultural communities, as well as performances from University Settlement’s Music & Arts School and Seniors Programs. Free games and activities will also be available, as well as free treats, including hot dogs, ice cream, snow cones, popcorn, and cotton candy.
All free thanks to the generous support of our sponsors International Data Financial Services (IFDS), the Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma and ecobee by Generac.
The Grange Festival’s rich history dates to its origins as the Spring Festival in the early 1900s, when it featured music, drama, and neighbourhood parades. The festival in its current form has been celebrated for 85 years. and stands as a testament to the resilience and unity of Toronto’s diverse communities, with values that closely align with University Settlement’s mission.
University Settlement is proud to host an event that reflects its longstanding commitment to supporting families, seniors, newcomers, and immigrants, and to fostering inclusion, connection, and community well-being.
About University Settlement
Founded in 1910, University Settlement is Toronto’s oldest settlement organization. We are a multi-service agency offering a wide range of services including Licensed Day Care, Sports & Recreation, Children’s programs, After-school and Camps, Settlement & Newcomers Services, Senior Programs and Wellness Initiatives, Music and Arts Programs. Each year, University Settlement serves more than 12000 children, youth, adults, and seniors through programs that foster well-being, inclusion, and community connection. Our three locations across downtown Toronto and North York are strategically located to serve its diverse and multi-generational communities.
Who is it for?
All ages
HOW MUCH
Tickets : Free
Free
How to get tickets?
At the door: No tickets requitred
WHEN & WHERE
Date: Friday, August 7, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 03:00 PM
Venue & Address
Grange Park, 26 Grange Road, Toronto
Wheelchair accessible
No parking
Accessible by Public Transport
