A list of what’s on this Simcoe Day/ Civic day, as well as the 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
U-Pick Flower Farms and Fields to Visit Near Toronto
10+ Sunflower Fields to Explore Around Toronto
50+ Bucket List Ideas for Summer in Ontario
24 Summer Day Trips With Your Girl Friends From Toronto
25 Summer Adventure Day Trips From Toronto
26 of the Best Nature Parks and Hiking Spots in the Halton Region
27 of the Best Nature Parks and Hiking Spots in the Peel Region
25 of the Best Hiking Spots & Nature Parks in York Region
27 of the Best Hiking Spots & Nature Parks in the Durham Region
50 Nature Attractions & Hotspots in and around GTA
25 of the Best Hiking Trails in Toronto
25 Waterfalls to Visit Near Toronto
Events & Festivals
Acqua Entertainment Complex, 50 Prince Edward Island Crescent, Toronto
August 3, 2025
$35 to $50
Caribana Sunday Hot 97 / Bet All Star Party is being held at Toronto’s ACQUA Entertianment Complex with room for over 2000 People Downtowon Toronto The Official Hot 97/ BET ... »
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Pickering Museum Village, 3550 Greenwood Road, Pickering
August 2, 2025 To September 6, 2025
$31.50
Join us for a monthly summer camp-themed adventure at the Pickering Museum Village with Saturday Smores! This monthly event offers fresh activities, creative crafts, and, of course, ... »
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Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering
August 2, 2025
Free
Are you a neurodivergent and racialized high school student interested in learning how to navigate your community safely? Would you enjoy connecting with other youth and sharing ... »
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Avalon Lavender Farm, 347036 Mono Centre Rd, Mono
August 2, 2025 To August 9, 2025
$99
Indulge your taste buds with a delightful and refreshing selection of Italian picnic favourites and deserts, all curated and made by @pianopianotherestaurant. The experience comes with everything ... »
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Promenade Shopping Centre, 1 Promenade Circle, Thornhill
August 1, 2025 To August 4, 2025
$39.50 - $60.00
Back by popular demand, the Royal Canadian Circus will be bringing artists from around the world to Promenade Shopping Centre for nine unforgettable shows. For the first ... »
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Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor Street West, Toronto
August 1, 2025 To September 26, 2025
6049257290
$20
c Calling artisans, artists, and craftspeople. Submissions are now open for the 2025 Great Gifts holiday exhibition and sale of unique handmade crafts, fine artwork, and distinctive gifts. ... »
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Franco Boni Theatre, 1115 Queen St W, Toronto
July 30, 2025 To August 2, 2025
$10-25
Cypher Playground celebrates club culture and Toronto street dance history. This four-day street dance festival includes a opening party with a panel discussion on Toronto club history ... »
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Ontario Firefighters Memorial, 129 College Street, Toronto
July 19, 2025 To September 28, 2025
6472867139
$20
The dramatic, hilarious, defiant story of Canada as a sovereign nation! Told through the statues, murals, and monuments of Queen’s Park. Who is it for? 12 + HOW ... »
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Ontario Square Billboards, 225 Queens Quay West, Toronto
July 18, 2025 To December 31, 2025
(416) 973-4000
Free
Fluid Fossils is a site-specific mural by Winnipeg-based artist Anna Binta Diallo, exploring themes of time, memory and interdependence through the metaphor of fossils. Using silhouettes of ... »
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Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
July 8, 2025 To August 19, 2025
Free
Richmond Hill hosts several live concert events throughout the community that are part of our Summer Series and feature an exciting line-up of performers, tribute bands and ... »
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Garden Square, 12 Main Street North, Brampton
July 4, 2025 To August 22, 2025
9058742800
Free
Live music, and unbeatable vibes — your go-to summer night out for intimate outdoor performances. Each week brings fresh sounds, from soulful singer-songwriters to high-energy bands. Who is ... »
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Mill Pond Park and Oak Ridges Branch (Library), 314 Mill Street, Richmond Hill
July 3, 2025 To August 28, 2025
Free
Richmond Hill hosts several live concert events throughout the community that are part of our Summer Series and feature an exciting line-up of performers, tribute bands and ... »
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Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
July 2, 2025 To August 27, 2025
416-973-4600
Free Event
Immerse yourself in the infectious rhythm of music! Toronto’s favourite outdoor dance event, Dancing on the Square, is back! Every Wednesday in July and August, learn ... »
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TORA, 612B-3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto
July 2, 2025 To September 30, 2025
(416) 519-9182
$6-$9
North York’s Aburi TORA has launched an exclusive summer lineup showcasing refined ingredients and eye-catching presentation. Led by Head Chef Young Son, the menu features indulgent ... »
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Columbus Centre, 901 Lawrence Ave. West, North York
June 30, 2025 To August 22, 2025
4167897011
$145.00-$465.00
For over 40 years, the Columbus Centre has been providing high-quality camp programs for the children in our community. Our popular Summer Camp returns to the Columbus Centre ... »
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Kensington Studios, 19 Kensington Ave, Toronto
June 29, 2025 To October 26, 2025
6476316339
Free
Menagerie Market is a curated outdoor market held during Pedestrian Sundays in Toronto’s vibrant Kensington Market. Each event brings together over 30 incredible local artists, entrepreneurs, and ... »
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YZD Hangar Bay 12, 30 Hanover Road, Toronto
June 27, 2025 To September 30, 2025
$31.90 & up
Titanic: The Official Exhibition, the globally acclaimed immersive experience that brings to life the story of the ill-fated RMS Titanic, is making its Canadian debut in Toronto. ... »
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REIGN Restaurant at Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West, Toronto
June 24, 2025 To August 19, 2025
4163682511
$175
One Table. Four Courses. Twelve Guests. REIGN Restaurant invites you to an exclusive rooftop-to-table dining series that brings together exceptional Canadian wineries and the culinary artistry of ... »
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Square One Shopping Centre , 199 Rathburn Road West, Mississauga
June 20, 2025 To September 2, 2025
$32- $59
Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue makes its Canadian debut this summer, offering players of all ages a thrilling, in-person adventure. Located at Square One Shopping Centre in Mississauga, ... »
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Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond St. W, Toronto
June 18, 2025 To December 6, 2025
Free
Belonging is the first retrospective of renowned Red River Metis artist Rosalie Favell, showcasing a powerful curated selection of her lens-based works from 1982 to 2024. This exhibition celebrates ... »
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Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
June 7, 2025 To September 6, 2025
4166676295
$85.00 + HST
Learn the basics of survival in this hands-on program. Understand how to build a fire, make shelters, and more! TRCA is committed to creating an accessible experience ... »
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Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
June 7, 2025 To October 25, 2025
4166676295
$360 + HST
This seven-part course provides information and hands-on opportunities for the beginner beekeeper. Led by experienced apiarists, the course walks participants through the active bee season from April ... »
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Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen Street West, Toronto
June 1, 2025 To December 28, 2025
437-241-7260
Free
Discover Toronto’s favourite weekly indoor market at Parkdale Hall. The Toronto Sunday Market brings together fresh local produce, handmade goods, and vintage finds from the city’... »
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The Commons at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 31, 2025 To September 27, 2025
Admission into the market is free
Every Saturday, enjoy the best in seasonal produce, meats and products with Ontario’s farmers and small batch producers. The Harbourfront Farmers Market is a celebration of ... »
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Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
May 24, 2025 To August 23, 2025
4166676295
$85.00 + HST
Explore and learn about the natural world through an immersive nature experience. Guided by an experienced leader, you could learn about trees, birds and discover the myriad ... »
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Discovery Harbour, 93 Jury Drive, Penetanguishene
May 3, 2025 To August 31, 2025
705-526-7838
$8-$11
Discovery Harbour, a 30-acre living history attraction nestled along the shores of beautiful Penetanguishene Bay, is waiting for you and your family to join in the adventure! ... »
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Alton Mill Arts Centre, 1402 Queen St, Alton
April 26, 2025 To September 20, 2025
519 820-3269
$27.96
Step into the past with “Floods, Fires & Fortitude,” an immersive experience that vividly brings local history to life. Guided by performer and playwright Jay Wilson, this ... »
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MOCA Toronto, 158 Sterling Rd, Toronto
April 17, 2025 To August 3, 2025
0–$14
MOCA is thrilled to present a major new commission by the groundbreaking American-Canadian artist Jessica Stockholder, “The Squared Circle: Ringing.” This spring, visitors on Floor 1 are invited ... »
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Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Vaughan
April 12, 2025 To September 20, 2025
4166676295
$85.00 + HST
In this active program, you will be introduced to the basic features found on most maps (symbols, lines, scales, title, date, map grid). You will then learn ... »
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Elliott Tree Farm, 9467 Erin East Garafraxa Townline, Erin
April 12, 2025 To October 12, 2025
519-216-0699
Free to $39.50 per person
Discover, Learn, and Taste! Begin your experience with a one-hour tour led by our expert guide, followed by a visit and tour of the Maple Syrup Museum ... »
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Second City, 1 York Street, Toronto
March 20, 2025 To November 16, 2025
$19-$49
Proudly celebrating 52 years in Toronto, The Second City presents their 90th Mainstage revue! Duel Citizens is a fast-paced comedy spectacle stacked with razor-sharp satire, hilarious songs, ridiculous ... »
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Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto
February 25, 2025 To February 22, 2026
$10 - $20
On display in the Aga Khan Museum, Kour Pour: Cosmic Diagrams showcases three monumental paintings that explore the kaleidoscopic ways in which different cultures have envisioned the ... »
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 15, 2026
5146214027
Free
Step backstage and go from everyday to red-carpet ready with the A-LIST Collection by TRESemmé. Indulge in luxurious hair with six prestige-inspired styling products delivering signature fragrance ... »
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