A list of What’s on this Simcoe day/ Civic day long weekend in Toronto and GTA.
Go on a Lake Ontario cruise, visit a sunflower farm, attend festivals, and more this weekend.
Contents:
- Generic activities
- Events & Festivals
Generic activities
Water Adventures in Toronto: Cruises, Guided Tours, Waterbikes, Glow-in-the-Dark Kayaks, Canoes, and Jet Skiing
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12 U-Pick Flower Farms and Fields to Visit Near Toronto
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15 Sunflower Fields to Explore Around Toronto
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50+ Bucket List Ideas for Summer in Ontario
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24 Summer Day Trips With Your Girl Friends From Toronto
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25 Summer Adventure Day Trips From Toronto
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26 of the Best Nature Parks and Hiking Spots in the Halton Region
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27 of the Best Nature Parks and Hiking Spots in the Peel Region
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25 of the Best Hiking Spots & Nature Parks in York Region
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27 of the Best Hiking Spots & Nature Parks in the Durham Region
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50 Nature Attractions & Hotspots in and around GTA
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25 of the Best Hiking Trails in Toronto
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Events & Festivals
Garden Square, Brampton
August 7, 2023
Free
JAMBANA™ One World Festival, represents Canada’s growing cultural diversity in its finest form through performances by internationally acclaimed bands, artists and JUNO Award winners. Feel the ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
August 7, 2023 To August 8, 2023
Free Admission
The Toronto Diversity Festival promotes our region’s richly diverse culture and heritage through arts and cultural performances; by showcasing foods from different ethnic countries that bring ... »
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto
August 6, 2023
Free
Annual Toronto Black Vegan Festival allows you to enjoy vegan meals and delicacies with unique African and Caribbean flavours. The menus range from vegan versions of traditional ... »
Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St, North York
August 6, 2023
Free
Ghanafest will present its annual showcase of the rich culture and heritage of the Ghanaian community in Earl Bales Park (North York). Ghanafest includes traditional food, language ... »
Rogue Bar, 35 Brunel Rd, Mississauga
August 6, 2023
416 564 0639
$35 to $100
Caribana Sunday Hot 97 / Bet All Star Party is being held at Toronto’s Rouge Entertianment Complex with room for over 2000 People The Official Hot 97/ BET Caribana 2022 Party ... »
The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., Toronto
August 6, 2023
$29.5 - $39.5+fees
with special guest COLD HART »
History, 1663 Queen St. East, Toronto
August 6, 2023
$71 - $135+fees
SUPPORT: Donavan's Yard »
Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
August 6, 2023
$49.93 - $73.63
We Are Lost Festival returns for its 3rd Canadian Edition on Civic Holiday Long Weekend. Featuring Two Stages of music both Indoor/Outdoor, including 5 International and 3 Canadian ... »
Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St W, Toronto
August 6, 2023
$20
CATCH THE SHOW GUARANTEED TO BE THE MOST OFFENSIVELY HILARIOUS NIGHT IN CANADIAN COMEDY HISTORY! After conquering the stage at hit roast battle shows like YOUR HOOD’... »
Pioneer Cruises , 333 Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto
August 6, 2023
888-450-3991
$25 - $65
Experience the hottest Caribana Boat Party in Toronto with breathtaking sunset views, live DJ, premium bar, professional photographer, and 3 hours of sailing. »
Offworld Bar, 739 Queen St W 2nd Floor, Toronto
August 6, 2023
Free
Rivalry is hosting an esports watch party with Counter-Strike commentator and influencer Launders. Offworld Bar will be livestreaming the IEM Cologne finals, one of Counter-Strike’s most ... »
Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto
August 6, 2023
4166869707
$42.50
Comedy Nuggets presents The Danforth Comedy Festival Comedy live on The Danforth! This show is part of the Danforth Comedy Festival, which is a 5-day comedy festival ... »
Pioneer Cruises, 333 Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto
August 6, 2023
888 450 3991
$25 - $65
Get ready for the ultimate Soca Splash at the Caribana Boat Carnival in Toronto 2023! Join us as we set sail on an exhilarating Caribbean adventure that will ... »
Eataly Toronto, 55 Bloor St W, Toronto
August 6, 2023
$73.45
Join us amici to learn how to create the perfect edible summer antipasto bouquet with us this season and impress all your party guests! Incorporating a classic ... »
Canada's Wonderland, 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
August 6, 2023
Park Admission
Spend your day enjoying our 200 attractions, including our 18 roller coasters and then settle in for an explosive fireworks display. Each of our fireworks shows has a unique, ... »
Skylight, W Toronto, 90 Bloor Street East, Toronto
August 6, 2023
$75
Get ready to whine and dine in Skylight! On Sunday, August 6th, join us for Soca Brunch & Dolce Den, an elevated Skylight soirée with vibes, ... »
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto
August 6, 2023
$2
Straight Outta Brooklyn, Home and Abroad is coming for Caribana! This Afro-centric DJ-led dance and drum party will take you on a global journey of African, Caribbean ... »
Riverside Common Park, 657 Queen St. E, Toronto
August 6, 2023
Free
This August 2023 marks the third year of celebrating Emancipation Month in Ontario. The Oddside Arts and Riverside Business Improvement Area (BIA) invite everyone to continue the Toronto ... »
Downtown Markham, 179 Enterprise Blvd, Markham
August 6, 2023
Free
From the founder and organizer of the Unionville Exotic Car Show, the Downtown Markham Charity Exotic Car Show will now be held at the vibrant area of ... »
The Rec Room, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
August 6, 2023
6472925410
$28-$38
Mind-readers Beyond Mental Borders are back with their night of exciting, live entertainment at The Rec Room. Witness one of Canada’s top mentalism groups perform their ... »
Lakeshore Blvd W & Exhibition Place, Toronto
August 5, 2023
Free & Ticketed Areas
The Grand Parade is the largest event of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival. This event continues to attract local, regional, national, and international attention by visitors and media. ... »
Sobeys Stadium, 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto
August 5, 2023 To August 13, 2023
Free & Ticketed Days
National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Toronto, an event which annually brings Canada to the centre stage of international sport. The third-oldest tournament in all of ... »
Budweiser Stage, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto
August 5, 2023
$64 - $184+fees
The SUMMER ’23 TOUR features support from fellow live electronic champion Monolink, Austrian electronic duo HVOB, and genre-defying cultural icon Channel Tres who will be bringing his revered ... »
Chinese Cultural Center of Greater Toronto, 5183 Sheppard Ave E, Scarborough
August 5, 2023 To August 6, 2023
We are a youth-oriented dance festival, featuring dance schools local and international. We want to showcase the variety in dance, which often mirrors the diversity in the ... »
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
August 5, 2023
Free
The Halton Freedom Celebration Festival brings together musical acts, children's and youth activities, cultural art, food, crafts; heritage, historical, and genealogical vendors promoting inclusivity and community integration. »
Toronto Green P Carpark, 1531 Eglinton Ave West, Toronto
August 5, 2023
Free
Toronto Patty Fest the world’s FIRST Jamaican Patty Festival will be happening in Little Jamaica. Patty Makers from across the GTA will showcase their spin on ... »
Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto
August 5, 2023
4166869707
$42.50
Comedy Nuggets presents The Danforth Comedy Festival Comedy live on The Danforth! This show is part of the Danforth Comedy Festival, which is a 5-day comedy festival ... »
Freetimes Cafe, 320 College St, Toronto
August 5, 2023
$25 to $30
This is about Edworld’s Journey where he goes to every corner of the world and has a good time with people along the way. This brilliant ... »
Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
August 5, 2023
4166869707
$45.50
Comedy Nuggets presents The Danforth Comedy Festival Comedy live on The Danforth! This show is part of the Danforth Comedy Festival, which is a 5-day comedy festival ... »
Toys R Us Stores, Canada
August 5, 2023 To August 6, 2023
Free
Come celebrate National Friendship day with us: bring your kids – and their besties – in-store to create their own heart-shaped box* out of LEGO® Who is it for? ... »
Maja Prentice Theatre, 3650 Dixie Rd, Mississauga
August 5, 2023
289-727-2010
$22
The freak show has arrived in Mississauga! A crafty and cunning wolf will be your emcee for this evening. Take a peak behind the curtain, and be ... »
Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West #2, Toronto
August 5, 2023
Free
Tomo Arts Market is an independent artist alley created by a group of artist friends focusing on alternative art styles, cute merchandise, prints, ceramics, stationery, comics and ... »
Eataly Toronto, 55 Bloor St W, Toronto
August 5, 2023
$146.90
Did you know that you could throw almost anything on the grill? Our butchers here at Eataly Toronto want to show you just how easy it is ... »
Comedy Bar Bloor, 945 Bloor Street W, Toronto
August 5, 2023
416-551-6540
$20-$25
On August 5th at 7pm, Dan Rosen hosts the funniest fun comedians for a night of Too Much Fun at Comedy Bar Bloor! Rosen is known for ... »
Sobeys Stadium, 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto
August 5, 2023 To August 6, 2023
Free
While the likes of World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Félix Auger-Aliassime are thrilling spectators on the court, fans will have plenty of entertainment to enjoy around ... »
DÍa Restaurant Canopy Toronto Yorkville – 2nd Floor 387 Bloor Street East, Toronto
August 5, 2023 To August 26, 2023
416-921-3333
free
Join us for the Streets of Toronto Summer Music Series on every Saturday in August ( 5, 12, 19 and 26 of August) at 7pm – 11pm with DJ Martina Bosèdé at ... »
Cineplex Theatres, Canada
August 5, 2023 To August 26, 2023
$2.99
Visit participating Cineplex theatres near you and watch a favourite family film each week for only $2.99. »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
August 4, 2023 To August 5, 2023
Free
You have 10,000 Taste buds, Fire-Up all of them at Taste Of India Food Festival Toronto @ Nathan Phillips Square. Come for Musical Melodies and mind blowing Dance Performances ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
August 4, 2023 To August 5, 2023
Free
The award winning festival of Mississauga brings you the best of art, culture and cuisine from South Asia. The two day free festival will feature music, dance, ... »
Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Rd, Scarborough
August 4, 2023 To August 7, 2023
Donations Appreciated
Enjoy delicious ribs, hot dogs, french fries, corn on the cob and more… Midway rides, and skill testing games, Creative designs by crafters and vendors, All day ... »
Juliet Nightclub, 510 King S West, Toronto
August 4, 2023
416 564 0639
$20
The Biggest Concert Hit’s Toronto Caribana Friday!! Drip 2 Hard Inside Juliet Will Be Caribana’s Biggest Concert And After Party Event! Indoor And Outdoor Nightclub Party ! ... »
The Good Shepherd Chaldean Cathedral, 2 Meadow Place, Scarborough
August 4, 2023 To August 6, 2023
4169706041
$10
Welcome to Our Annual Summer Festival! This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Get ready to enjoy live music, delicious food, ... »
Garden Square, 12 Main St N, Brampton
August 4, 2023
4377790962
FREE
All Maritimers and Mainlanders – and those who are curious – are invited to come indulge in the culture of the east coast, as Garden Square hosts an East ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
August 4, 2023 To August 12, 2023
4166869707
$35-$47
The Danforth Comedy Festival is happening in August. We will be bringing world class comedy to the east end of Toronto. The Danforth, a burgeoning comedy hotspot ... »
Budweiser Stage, 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto
August 4, 2023
$20 - $89.5+fees
Queens of the Stone Age is an American rock band formed in 1996 in Seattle, Washington. The band was founded by vocalist and guitarist Josh Homme, who has ... »
The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., Toronto
August 4, 2023
$29.5 - $45+fees
The Lola Tour »
Factory 163, 163 King Street, Stratford,
August 4, 2023
$19
Come join us at the beautiful Moonlight Lounge for an evening of illusions and laugher with some of Toronto’s best professional comedians and magicians. This show ... »
Little Avenue Memorial Park, 22 Little Avenue, York
August 4, 2023 To August 20, 2023
(365)-275-5115
Free
This August, Shakespeare in Action returns to Memorial Park with otîhêw for their annual, free outdoor summer production. This reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, ... »
See-Scape, 347 Keele Street, Toronto
August 4, 2023
$5 to $8
Swinging music, dancing girls, a perfect summer eve on the beach. What could possibly go wrong?! Throw a monster into the mix and you will find out! ... »
SoCap Comedy, 154 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
August 4, 2023 To August 6, 2023
4166869707
$35-$45
Comedy Nuggets presents The Danforth Comedy Festival Comedy live on The Danforth! This show is part of the Danforth Comedy Festival, which is a 5-day comedy festival ... »
Comedy Bar Danforth, 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto
August 4, 2023 To August 6, 2023
4166869707
$35-$40
Comedy Nuggets presents The Danforth Comedy Festival Comedy live on The Danforth! This show is part of the Danforth Comedy Festival, which is a 5-day comedy festival ... »
St James Park, 120 King St E, Toronto
August 4, 2023 To August 27, 2023
Pay What You Can
Dauntless City Theatre presents the North American Premiere of Vijay Padaki’s Shakespeare By Any Other Name. Shakespeare By Any Other Name is to a traditional Shakespeare ... »
The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort, 888 Durham Live Avenue, Pickering
August 4, 2023
$96.05 - $141.25+fees
The Revolutionary SOCA Festival Experience RETURNS to TORONTO CARNIVAL FRIDAY EVENING LIVE PERFORMANCES BY SOCS MEGA-STARS: LYRIKAL – he has built an extensive catalog and has released several ... »
Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto
August 4, 2023
Free
Tennis Canada has partnered with Canadian Traffic Network ULC (CTN) and Skyworx Drone Shows (Skyworx) to help launch the festivities of this year’s National Bank Open ... »
Woodside Square South Parking Lot, 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Toronto
August 4, 2023 To September 2, 2023
Free
The annual film festival is one of the most significant events in Woodside Square, attracting more than 7,000 visitors each year with government and community support. We have ... »
Various venues, Toronto
August 3, 2023 To August 13, 2023
Varies
SummerWorks is thrilled to announce a passionately curated selection of artists and creative collaborators. Celebrating the joys of togetherness, SummerWorks Festival 2023 will feature diversified works through a ... »
CNE Horse Palace, 15 Nova Scotia Avenue, Toronto
August 3, 2023 To August 17, 2023
Free
Marking the unofficial start to the CNE, HorseCapades at the Horse Palace with a program designed to introduce the young and the young at heart to the ... »
Various Venues, GTA
August 3, 2023 To August 27, 2023
$35 - $60
The all-new Royal Canadian International Circus 2023 will mesmerize, astound, thrill, and captivate you beyond the extraordinary! Come under the Big Top and get a glimpse into a ... »
York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge
August 3, 2023 To August 12, 2023
$129.99
YDHR is proud to present Midsummer Murder Mystery. Enjoy a three-course meal; your choice of chicken, salmon, or vegetarian. Be prepared for an evening filled with drama, ... »
Bayview Village Shopping Centre, 2901 Bayview Ave, Toronto
August 3, 2023 To August 6, 2023
416.226.0404
Free
Hey, Gorgeous! Put on your stilettos and grab your BFF to strike a pose at Bayview Village Shopping Centre’s chic pop up installation: Air Kisses from ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
August 3, 2023 To August 7, 2023
Free & Ticketed Events
Huge Fete, Big Soul! Soak up some island flavour on Toronto’s waterfront as Harbourfront Centre celebrates the vibrant people and culture of the Caribbean with the 25... »
Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road, Markham
August 2, 2023 To August 23, 2023
Free
Bring your family and friends with some lawn chairs on four different summer nights and watch a family-friendly movie under the stars. Night at the Museum returns ... »
AIM Academy, 455 Spadina Ave, Toronto
August 1, 2023 To October 31, 2023
416 323 1818 ext. 200
Free
Are you interested in learning more about qigong, an ancient Chinese practice that combines movement, meditation, and breathwork to promote health and wellbeing? Kobi Zanguri, RMT, R. ... »
Markham Wesley Centre, 22 Esna Park Dr, Markham
August 1, 2023 To December 5, 2023
Free
Calling York Region youth! Join H.E.A.L. (Health Empowerment & Arts Leverage), a series of free arts workshops for youth ages 14-29. Led by artists ... »
Acupuncture & Integrative Medicine Academy, 455 Spadina Ave, Toronto
July 31, 2023 To August 4, 2023
416 323 1818 ext 200
$525
Shiatsu is a popular style of Japanese Bodywork that can help you to maintain better health and ease the aches and stresses of daily life. This introductory ... »
Withrow Park, 725 Logan Avenue, Toronto
July 30, 2023 To August 6, 2023
Pay-What-You-Can
Dusk Dances is returning to Withrow Park! Get ready to immerse yourself in this week-long festival and celebration of dance. This year’s festival promises to be ... »
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave studio 176, Toronto
July 29, 2023 To August 6, 2023
$22.50+
Featuring four of Robert Munsch’s classic stories performed as one wacky storytelling play by actor M. John Kennedy. Adults and children alike will have a ball ... »
Davis Family Farm, 15770 Mountainview Rd, Caledon East
July 29, 2023 To August 13, 2023
Free to $13.50
Come and explore our Field of Dreams – 45 acres of bright and beautiful sunflowers, just north of Toronto. 3km of Walking Trails: If you have ever dreamed of ... »
Next Generation Arts, 1121 Bellamy Rd N Unit #10, Scarborough
July 29, 2023 To November 11, 2023
Free
Calling all Scarborough youth! Join H.E.A.L. (Health Empowerment & Arts Leverage), a series of free arts workshops for youth ages 14-29. Led by artists ... »
Glencolton Farms, 393889 Concession 2 RR1, Durham
July 28, 2023 To August 6, 2023
5193697183
$43.11 & up
The critically acclaimed Symphony in the Barn Festival at Glencolton Farms, Canada's leading biodynamic farm, brings together music, performance installations, and the tastes and sounds of idyllic ... »
Earl Bales Park, 4169 Bathurst St, North York
July 28, 2023 To August 4, 2023
416.392.6800
Free
At Earl Bales park, artist Logan MacDonald works in dialogue with community members to foster awareness about the queer and Indigenous connection and legacies of the park ... »
The Honey & Barry Community Park at the Prosserman JCC, 4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto
July 28, 2023 To September 10, 2023
$6-25
Join us for the Summer Event Series at the Prosserman JCC! From July 16 to September 10, enjoy outdoor movie screenings, a Shabbos BBQ, and the Sweet Week Market. ... »
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St W, Toronto
July 28, 2023 To August 25, 2023
Free - $14
TIFF Cinematheque is presenting Power and Poetry: A Showcase of South Korean Cinema, a 10-film series celebrating the 60-year anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and ... »
The Sunflower Farm, B24430 Sideroad 17, Beaverton
July 28, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$5 to $12
Experience life on a farm in our stunning 20-acre sunflower field – the first-ever and largest sunflower farm in Durham Region. Take a stroll and grab that perfect ... »
Guildwood Park, 201 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto
July 27, 2023 To August 13, 2023
$20 to $30
Award-winning writer and director team Mark Brownell (Tapestry Opera, Pea Green Theatre) and Sue Miner (YPT, Canadian Stage, Factory Theatre) reimagine their acclaimed adaptation of this hilarious ... »
800 Hydro Rd, Mississauga
July 27, 2023 To August 20, 2023
Free
For the fifth year, one million sunflowers have been planted to beautify the Lakeview Village site undergoing construction and remediation, delivering a shared experience that would delight ... »
Young Centre for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto
July 25, 2023 To August 6, 2023
$25 & up
The oldest story ever recorded like you’ve never seen it before. King Gilgamesh & the Man of the Wild is a hybrid theater-music production featuring Ahmed ... »
College Park, 444 Yonge St, Toronto
July 24, 2023 To August 28, 2023
Free
Kickstart your week with high energy and positive vibes. Join the community for an afternoon of fitness courtesy of Higher Ground Health Club. Who is it ... »
Royal Comedy Theatre, 1051 Bloor Street W, Toronto
July 23, 2023 To August 27, 2023
Free Admission
Join us every Sunday for a hilarious evening of comedy with some of Toronto’s best and up and coming comics! There’ll be touring professionals there, ... »
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave studio 176, Toronto
July 22, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$25+
With shiny, multi-colored scales, Rainbow Fish is the most beautiful fish in all of the ocean, and the only one of their kind. When Rainbow Fish refuses ... »
Crescent Hill Gallery, 10-2575 Dundas Street W, Mississauga
July 22, 2023 To August 19, 2023
9058202233
Free
This *NEW* event will take place at Cresent Hill Gallery in the main gallery space. We have invited local artisans/artists/crafters/makers to showcase their pieces ... »
Stouffville Memorial Park, 2 Park Dr Stouffville
July 21, 2023 To August 18, 2023
Free
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy family favourites under the stars! A food vendor will be available at each movie selling a variety of treats ... »
High Park Amphitheatre, 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto
July 21, 2023 To September 3, 2023
416-368-3110
$29
Canadian Stage is proud to celebrate 40 years of Dream in High Park with the return of this hilarious Shakespearean love story. A romantic comedy for the ages ... »
Various Parks, Brampton
July 20, 2023 To August 5, 2023
4377790962
PWYC
Brampton’s Own Shakespeare Show returns for its second season touring TWELFTH NIGHT to three outdoor stages around Brampton this summer! Grab a chair, a blanket, pack ... »
Arcadian Court, 401 Bay Street, Toronto
July 20, 2023 To August 27, 2023
$29.50 - $44.50
An immersive experience that takes you inside the colorful world of CoComelon where children can explore their way through a variety of interactive party experiences. »
Grappa Restaurant, 690 The Queensway, Etobicoke
July 20, 2023 To October 26, 2023
(416) 535-3337
FREE No cover
SEXY, STYLISH & SOPHISTICATED! JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FOR TORONTO’S HOTTEST NEW PARTY IN THE WESTEND. With DJ ROD BRAVO spinning nothing but the best ... »
Quesada Burritos & Tacos Locations, Canada
July 20, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$0
Every time a Women’s Canada Soccer World Cup match is underway, tacos will be available for just 99 cents each at Quesada locations across Canada. Delight in ... »
Pingle's Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd., Hampton
July 18, 2023 To August 27, 2023
9057256098
$5-$12
Whether you’re a passionate gardener, a flower enthusiast, or simply seeking a serene escape, join us for an adventure of hand-picking your own blooms, creating memories &... »
illumi , 7174 Derrycrest Dr, Mississauga
July 17, 2023 To September 3, 2023
$22
For the first time, illumi has a summer edition; the all-summer-long event offers an excellent outing for the entire family. illumi has crafted beautiful experiences for the ... »
RV Burgess Park, 46 Thorncliffe Park Dr., East York
July 15, 2023 To August 19, 2023
416.392.6800
Free
Flemingdon Community Support Services will present Art, Equity and Climate Change (AECC) in RV Burgess Park, a project that brings the communities of Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park ... »
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, North York
July 13, 2023 To August 31, 2023
416-397-1341
Free
Enjoy outdoor concerts by an eclectic roster of popular artists, set in the natural beauty of the gardens, rain or shine. (indoors in case of extreme weather). ... »
Orchard Pavilion - Downsview Park, North York
July 13, 2023 To August 24, 2023
Free
Join us for a fun-filled free evening at the Orchard Pavilion. Our program runs from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month ... »
Birroteca by Indie Alehouse, 55 Bloor St W Concourse Level, Toronto
July 12, 2023 To August 30, 2023
Free
Come enjoy a variety of beers exclusive to Eataly, Birroteca by Indie Alehouse as we serve everything from a classic Bionda, to a traditional Italian pilsner. Enjoy ... »
Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke
July 11, 2023 To August 17, 2023
free
Southern Ontario Visual Artists unveil their latest works, which include landscapes and wildlife paintings and abstract in oil, acrylic, scratchboard and more. Who is it for? All ... »
Bampot House of Tea & Board Games, 201 Harbord St, Toronto
July 11, 2023 To December 5, 2023
6479187468
PWYC/donation
Literary open mic. Writers in all forms enthusiastically welcomed & encouraged. 5 min max per performer, sign up 6:30 before each show. Who is it for? All ages HOW ... »
Christie Pits Park, Bloor Street West, Toronto
July 9, 2023 To August 27, 2023
Free/PWYC
This summer at Christie Pits Film Festival, audiences can look forward to eight Sunday evenings of curated short and feature film pairings in a programme titled Another ... »
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave studio 176, Toronto
July 8, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$30.00 +
Part vaudeville, part make believe, and all charm, A Year with Frog and Toad tells the story of a friendship that endures throughout the seasons. Follow the ... »
Garden Square, 12 Main St N, Brampton
July 8, 2023 To September 2, 2023
4377790962
FREE
Enjoy FREE star-studded movies under the stars on Saturday at 8:00pm with box office hits from July 8-September 2! Stay tuned to our social media channels for announcements ... »
Wincott Park, 86 Northcrest Rd, Etobicoke
July 8, 2023 To August 26, 2023
416.392.6800
Free
ICONS Dance Group presents The Power of Movement, a 4 week Dance Series in Wincott Park for the community to learn Caribbean and African styles of dance and ... »
Various Locations, Toronto & GTA
July 7, 2023 To August 11, 2023
Free
Prepare your taste buds for Sweet on Yelp! This summer, ALL Yelpers are in for a treat with unique experiences at beloved local businesses. Indulge in grab-and-go ... »
Corktown Common, Toronto
July 6, 2023 To August 10, 2023
Free
TOPS is back at Corktown Common for our sixth summer series. At the east-side iteration of our Another World programme at parks across the city, audiences can ... »
Mill Pond Park, 321 Mill St, Richmond Hill
July 6, 2023 To August 24, 2023
Free
Come together as a community while enjoying traditional ‘Concerts in the Park’. Spend some quality family time together on a warm summer evening in a physically distanced ... »
Royal Alexandra Theatre, 260 King St W, Toronto
July 5, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$49 & up
Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, ... »
YPT 161 Studios, 161 Frederick Street, Toronto
July 4, 2023 To August 25, 2023
416.862.2222
$360 - $695
Summer camp is all about playing drama games, making new friends, having fun, and creating a show that will be performed on a YPT stage! Camps will ... »
Toronto Bicycle Tours, 275 Dundas St W, Toronto
July 3, 2023 To September 1, 2023
(416) 477-2184 x4
$475
A summer day camp for kids aged 9-13 to explore Toronto by bike from July 4th – September 2nd, inclusive. Kids will see “hidden” places and processes in ... »
Generations Performing Arts Centre, 56 Caledonia Rd Second Floor, Toronto
July 3, 2023 To August 18, 2023
416-997-2373
$340-$400
A fun filled summer with creative and unique performing arts camps. Come for Ninja Parkour, Playground Theatre or Tween arts, YouTube Kids, Musical Theatre, Circus and more! ... »
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, Toronto
July 3, 2023 To August 28, 2023
4166342566
free
Connect with nature through hands-on outdoor activities. Let’s get those little hands dirty! Here’s what to expect: Each program is 90 minutes For children between 18 months ... »
Poise Dance Academy, 16 Banigan Drive, Toronto
July 3, 2023 To August 25, 2023
6475469931
$252
8 weeks of quality and fun dancing with 8 different themes for dancers age 4 to 12. From under the sea to the wonderland, Broadway to Neverland, our themed junior summer ... »
Poise Dance Academy, 16 Banigan Dr, Toronto
July 3, 2023 To August 25, 2023
6475469931
$525
For dancers 8+ with at least 3 years of dance training Reserve your spot in our beautiful Leaside studio with our award-winning teachers/choreographers! Enhance your versatility as a ... »
Royal Ontario Museum, Queens Park, Toronto
July 2, 2023 To September 4, 2023
416.586.8000
FREE
Building on its overwhelming success of last summer, Free Main Floor returns on July 2 with live performances, educational activities for kids, and access to ROM’s 80,000 square-foot ... »
Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto,
July 1, 2023 To September 24, 2023
Free
Yoga in Trillium Park is back! Join us Saturdays at 10am and Sundays at 11am for FREE Yoga starting June 18th. Please bring your own mat and ... »
Kelso Lavender Farm, 8649 Appleby Line, Campbellville
June 30, 2023 To August 6, 2023
647-473-4007
$14 to $16
One of the largest lavender farms in southern Ontario with over 25 000 plants and it is the closest to the GTA. Close to many parks, trails, and recreational ... »
Garden Square, 12 Main St N, Brampton
June 28, 2023 To August 30, 2023
9058742800
FREE
Every Wednesday at 8:00pm from June 28 to August 30, bring a blanket and chair to Garden Square to cuddle up and enjoy a FREE family friendly movie. Stay ... »
West Toronto Lawn Bowling Club, 38 Priscilla Avenue Toronto
June 28, 2023 To August 30, 2023
905-213-9694
Free
Learn to bowl! West Toronto Lawn Bowling Club conducts free, one-hour “New Bowlers Coaching Clinic” sessions every Wednesday for people who want to learn how to play, ... »
Sir John A. Macdonald Plaza, outside Union Station), 65 Front St. W., Toronto
June 27, 2023 To August 27, 2023
Free entry
Union Summer is the annual summer market that brings together Toronto’s top chefs, musicians, film screenings and live performances to Union Station. This year, food vendors ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area (Reservations Required), Milburough Line, Campbellville
June 24, 2023 To October 7, 2023
$10 per person + Gate fee
If you’re looking for a closer encounter with the Mountsberg Raptors then you’ll love Talons & Tailfeathers. This small-group experience with some of our resident ... »
Mountsberg Conservation Area, 2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
June 24, 2023 To September 3, 2023
$10 per person + Gate fee
Meet some of Mountsberg’s barnyard friends including goats, rabbits, sheep, and more. Learn about what they eat and how to care for them. Children must be ... »
Chudleigh's Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Milton
June 24, 2023 To August 23, 2023
$0-$16.00
Back to the good old days, playing on the playground, apple picking, and just having fun! Join Aubrey, Teri and Little Blossom as they explore and sing ... »
7 Queens Quay East, Toronto
June 24, 2023 To September 9, 2023
Free Admission
Smorgasburg is the largest weekly open-air food market in America, attracting thousands of people to Brooklyn, Manhattan, Jersey City, Los Angeles and Miami each weekend to eat ... »
Markham Meadow, 8100 Steels Ave East, Markham
June 24, 2023 To August 31, 2023
4162918161
Free Admission
Strawberry Pick-Your-Own is opening at Markham Meadow. Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : Free Entry to the field. Basket prices applied at the check ... »
St. James Park, 120 King St E,, Toronto
June 22, 2023 To August 24, 2023
Free
This summer you can beat the heat with erm… beats in St. James Park. WHEN & WHERE Date & Time: Thursdays, June 22 to August 3 | 7:00pm-9:00pm. ... »
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street, Toronto
June 22, 2023 To August 13, 2023
Free
Samsung Canada will be hosting a free family fun interactive event aimed at kids ages 5-14 years old called ‘Beat the Box’ in partnership with CAMP. Join ... »
Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W, Toronto
June 21, 2023 To August 27, 2023
Free
Bringing the Garden closer than ever! Curated by Toronto’s Dora award-winning music director Gregory Oh, Summer Music in the Garden offers a dynamic lineup of 18 performances ... »
Ride One, 13R Polson St, Toronto
June 21, 2023 To October 1, 2023
647-277-4951
Free - $79.95
Hey there! Have you ever been interested in trying new and fun ways to navigate the city and your neighborhood. At Ride One, we teach you how ... »
Fairmount Park , 1725 Gerrard Street East, Toronto
June 21, 2023 To October 11, 2023
Free
JOIN THE JOURNEY COURTYARD FARMERS MARKET! The Market is on Wednesdays from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, ending on October 11, 2023. Our markets are weekly, neighbourhood celebrations of food, diversity, ... »
Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace Toronto
June 20, 2023 To August 29, 2023
416.923.1171
$40
Tuesday evenings in the summer months, Casa Loma plays to Juno Award-winning artist Sean Jones, accompanied by a seven–piece band The Righteous Echo and special guests, ... »
Rosebank Park , 1051 Progress Avenue, Toronto
June 20, 2023 To October 10, 2023
Free
Join the Scarborough Farmers’ Market! The Market is on Tuesdays from 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, ending on October 10, 2023. Our markets are weekly, neighbourhood celebrations of food, diversity, culture, ... »
MW Artists, 2400 Midland Ave. Scarborough
June 17, 2023 To December 30, 2023
6477010800
$300
SUMMER is here! Let’s take a 2.5 hr break from all devices! Inquire about our TEEN program on Saturdays 9-11:30am. The ART of CERAMICS. If you’... »
Village of Yorkville Park, Toronto
June 16, 2023 To September 4, 2023
Free
Music in the summer has become a tradition in Bloor-Yorkville. »
Eight On Main Backyard , 8 Main Street N, Markham
June 16, 2023 To September 24, 2023
9055548697
$5
6-part outdoor concert series showcasing female musicians, local craft beer by Rouge River Brewery and mini artisan market. Tickets $5 with portion of proceeds going to Yellow Brick ... »
Art Gallery of Burlington , 1333 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
June 16, 2023 To October 18, 2023
Free
The Art Gallery of Burlington (AGB) is celebrating its fortieth anniversary with an intimate and personal retrospective exhibition titled, The Weight of Clay 40 Years of the Collection, ... »
Various Venues, Danforth, Toronto
June 8, 2023 To September 3, 2023
Free
Get ready for Broadview Danforth BIA’s BD Beats!! We are cheering in Summer 2023 with the return of our Live Outdoor Music in Broadview Danforth! Join us ... »
River Ridge Farm Flowers, 12500 Concession Road 6, Uxbridge
June 3, 2023 To October 16, 2023
416-616-1250
Free to $25
U-Pick Flowers 💐 🚜 Come and experience cutting your own flowers at our beautiful flower farm in Uxbridge Ontario and take in the spectacular views while you are here. ... »
Brooks Farms, 122 Ashworth Road, Mount Albert, Uxbridge
June 3, 2023 To August 31, 2023
905 473 3246
$13.99 & up
Over 10 Acres Dedicated to farm Fun! Looking for 10 acres of outdoor FARM fun? Well, our Barnyard Playland is just that! With so much to do, kids of ... »
Evergreen Brick Works , 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
June 3, 2023 To September 16, 2023
4165919092
Free
FREE family fun every first and third Saturday of every month. Prologue Performing Arts and Evergreen Brick Works are excited to present a summer filled with music, ... »
Musselman's Lake, Lakeshore Rd., Stouffville
June 3, 2023 To September 4, 2023
100
Now booking professional private flat water sea kayak instruction at beautiful Musselman’s Lake Stouffville in the heart of York Region! Kayaking lessons are customized to your ... »
Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills, Halton
June 1, 2023 To October 22, 2023
(905) 878-9547
$0 - $16
Take a walk in the orchard garden, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, stop by the playground and run on our haybales, visit friendly farm animals ... »
Pizzeria Libretto, 221 Ossington Avenue, Toronto
May 31, 2023 To October 21, 2023
0
Heading down to BMO field to catch a game? Enjoy discounted dining at our Ossington location when you wear your Toronto fan gear or show us your ... »
Bampot House of Tea & Board Games, 201 Harbord Street, Toronto
May 30, 2023 To November 28, 2023
6479187468
PWYC/Donation
Literary open mic, every Tuesday 7 pm. Sign up at 6:30 on the night, first come first choice. Writers in any form. 5 minutes per performer. Hosted by author Jen ... »
ClearWater Farm, 1614 Metro Road N, Georgina
May 27, 2023 To October 7, 2023
Free to enter.
Join us at the farm to explore nature, eat and drink well, shop our local artisan and farmers market, have the whole family learning together with our ... »
The Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street, Toronto
May 26, 2023 To September 4, 2023
Free
The Distillery Historic District will feature free, live, outdoor jazz performances in Trinity Square. The summer concert series will be packed with a lineup of top jazz ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
May 25, 2023 To August 31, 2023
Free
Grab a blanket and join your friends and neighbours under the night sky for Movie Nights! Celebration Square is a fully-accessible outdoor space that is open to ... »
The Studio, 118 Avenue Road, Toronto
May 22, 2023 To August 19, 2023
437-326-2648
Free
Join us from all summer long for exclusive deals on Indeed Labs & pH-In! Shop the TikTok-viral, award-winning, best sellers! Up to 50% off Indeed Labs Up to 20% ... »
Downey's Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
May 19, 2023 To September 22, 2023
(905) 838-2990
$16
Downey’s Farm is the perfect place to get outside for some fresh air and family fun. Jump on our Jumping Pillows, dance along with the Chicken ... »
Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto,
May 13, 2023 To October 1, 2023
416.646.4677
$10 to $20
Journey through the life and timeless legacy of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Balkhi (d. 1273), known as Rumi, in an inspiring exhibition celebrating one of history’s most famous ... »
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville
May 13, 2023 To August 27, 2023
9056235831
Free
Heather Nicol’s newest audio work Prelude/Requiem positions itself at both extremes of the human life cycle. Built upon songs for lulling infants to sleep or ... »
585 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 11, 2023 To October 29, 2023
$67 +fees & up
Escape the Ghost Ship is an immersive pirate escape room experience—the only one that takes place on a real moving ship! Hop aboard and enjoy a ... »
African Lion Safari, 1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton
May 6, 2023 To October 8, 2023
519-622-8144
$22.95 - $48.95
Canada's Original Safari Adventure - Get Closer Than You Ever Imagined to lions, giraffe, cheetah, rhinos and over 1,000 other exotic birds and animals! »
Planet Fitness Locations, Canada
May 5, 2023 To August 31, 2023
Free
Planet Fitness is offering free passes to teens with its High School Summer Pass program, allowing Canadian high schoolers aged 14-19 to work out for free at ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
May 3, 2023 To October 22, 2023
416.586.8097
$0
Walking tours of Toronto. ROMWalks encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more. Most tours are free. »
Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto
May 3, 2023 To December 27, 2023
Free
Free admission to our collection galleries every Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm is a long-standing Toronto tradition. The Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art ... »
across Square One Shopping Centre, 100 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
April 21, 2023 To May 5, 2024
$21.49 to $39.99
Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before in Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition immerses audiences of ... »
The Japan Foundation, 2 Bloor St. East, Toronto
April 20, 2023 To September 9, 2023
416-966-1600
Free
A Sense of Movement: Japanese Sports Posters, co-presented by The Japan Foundation, Toronto and the DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion, is an exhibition that explores the connection ... »
Koffler Gallery, 180 Shaw Street, Unit 104/105, Toronto
April 17, 2023 To November 12, 2023
Free
The Koffler Gallery’s latest exhibition, “The Synagogue at Babyn Yar: Turning the Nightmare of Evil into a Shared Dream,” launches on April 17th, Yom HaShoah Eve. ... »
Brookfield Place, 181 Bay St., Toronto
April 13, 2023 To December 17, 2023
$19 to $33.50
La Girafe en feu presents an exhibition of two formidable talents coming together to tell us the story of humanity. Divina Dalí showcases a transcending experience into ... »
Second City, 1 York St, Toronto
April 6, 2023 To August 27, 2023
$39 to $65
From the tallest skyscraper to the deepest TTC tunnel, this all-star ensemble will take you for a wild ride through the stratosphere of humour. Laugh with us ... »
Cinespace Marine Terminal Studio, 8 Unwin Ave, Toronto
March 31, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$39 to $79
Do you copy? It’s your turn to be the main character! Be the hero of your own Stranger Things story at Stranger Things: The Immersive Experience. ... »
Parkwood Estate, Simcoe Street North, Oshawa
March 8, 2023 To November 12, 2023
$12 to $15
This tour will provide you with an overview of the entertaining spaces (main floor) of the Estate, as well as an introduction to the McLaughlin Family during ... »
Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King Street West, Toronto
February 22, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$69 & up
A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation. HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander ... »
Second City, 1 York Street, Toronto
February 5, 2023 To November 26, 2023
$39
Bottoms up at The Second City Mainstage! Join The Second City for some hair of the dog comedy during this totally improvised experience from the city’s ... »
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