The Next Chapter Festival

Celebrate the joy of reading at The Reading Partnership’s third annual literacy festival, The Next Chapter Festival. Join us on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Scarborough Town Centre.

The festival transforms the venue into a vibrant hub of children’s literacy, featuring live performances from special guests, local authors and illustrators, alongside interactive literacy activities and thousands of free book giveaways. It is the perfect day for families to learn, grow and discover the power of reading together.

#NextChapterFest

Who is it for?

Family & kids

Tickets : Free

How to get tickets?

Buy online

Date:

Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Venue & Address

Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Accessible by Public Transport