This is a listing of annual occurring events in Toronto. See Regular Events for events that happen weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. See Occasional Events for recurring events that are not regularly or annually scheduled. See our Events Board for specific events. You also may be interested in other events calendars.
See also... Comedy-related events: Open Mike, Sketch Comedy, Standup Comedy Music-related events: 80's Nights, Jazz Clubs, Jam Sessions, Karaoke Consumer-related events: Trade Shows, Sales Charitable events: Charity Balls, Fundraisers Food-related events: Free Meals Movies: Film Festivals Meetings: Annual General Meetings
Yearly Events
January
Early January (1-15)
- New Year's (January 1st)
- New Year's Levees - Levees are a Canadian tradition at New Year's, where local politicians host a party for local residents.
Late January (16-31)
- Come Up To My Room - http://comeuptomyroom.com/ ; Gladstone Hotel ; FREE
- Robbie Burns Night - http://www.yorku.ca/mcl/robbie_burns_night.html ; McLaughlin College ;
- Toronto International Design Festival - http://www.tidfonline.com/
February
Early February (1-15)
- Multicultural Week - http://yfs.ca/section/315 ; York University
Late February (16-29)
March
- Savour Vaughan ; (1st & 2nd week in March) ; http://www.savourvaughan.com
- Sugarbush Maple Festival (All March) ; http://www.kortright.org ; Kortright Centre ;
Early March (1-15)
- Eco Art & Media Festival (1st week in March) ; http://www.yorku.ca/ecoart/ ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Canada Blooms (2nd weekend in March) ; http://www.canadablooms.com/ ; Metro Toronto Convention Centre
- Canadian Music Week (2nd week in March) ; http://www.cmw.net ; Various Locations
Late March (16-31)
- Earth Hour (Last Saturday in March)
- Nowruz (Persian New Year) ; Various locations (including North York Centre and Sunnybrook Park)
- Paprika Festival ; http://paprikafestival.com/ ; Tarragon Theatre ; FREE
- Wizard World Toronto Comic Con (3rd weekend in March) ; http://www.wizardworld.com/toronto.html ; Direct Energy Centre ;
- World Water Day (March 22nd)
April
Early April (1-10)
- Images Festival (1st week in April) ; http://www.imagesfestival.com/ ; Various Locations
- St. Lawrence Market Customer Appreciation Day (First Thursday in April) ; St. Lawrence Market ; FREE
- ReelWorld Film Festival (2nd weekend in April) ; http://www.reelworld.ca/ ; Various Locations
Mid April (11-20)
- Khalsa Day Parade (Mid-April) ; Yonge Street ; FREE
- Toronto Jewish Film Festival (3rd week in April) ; http://www.tjff.com/ ; Various Locations
- World Creativity and Innovation Week (3rd week in April) ; http://www.creativityday.ca/
Late April (21-30)
- Earth Day (April 22nd)
- Green Living Show (First weekend after Earth Day) ; http://www.greenlivingonline.com/torontoshow/ ; Direct Energy Centre ; $ (some free admission promotions)
- HOTDocs Festival (Last week in April) ; http://www.hotdocs.ca/ ; Various Movie Theatres ; $ (some free screenings)
May
- Contact Photography Festival (All May) ; http://www.scotiabankcontactphoto.com/ ; Various Locations ; MOST EVENTS FREE
- South Asian Heritage Month (All May) ;
Early May (1-10)
- Four Winds Kite Festival ; (1st weekend in May) ; http://www.kortright.org ; Kortright Centre ;
- Free Comic Book Day (First Saturday in May) ; http://www.freecomicbookday.com ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival (First week in May) ; http://www.hotdocs.ca/ ; Various Locations ; NOTE: Free admission to daytime screenings for students
- Jane's Walk (First weekend in May) ; http://www.janeswalk.net/ ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Mayworks Festival of Working People and The Arts (First week in May) ; http://www.mayworks.ca/ ; Various Locations ; MOST EVENTS FREE
- Paddle The Don (First Sunday in May) ; http://www.paddlethedon.ca/ ; Don River ; FREE
- Toronto Freedom Festival (formally Toronto Cannabis Week) (First weekend in May) ; http://www.torontofreedomfestival.com/ ; Various Locations, Main Event: Queen's Park North ; MOST EVENTS FREE
- Vaisakhi Spring Festival (First weekend in May) ; http://www.gerrardindiafestivals.com/ ; Gerrard Street at Coxwell ; FREE
- Science Rendezvous / Grown Up Science Fair (2nd Saturday in May) ; http://treehousegroup.org/ OR http://www.sciencerendezvous.ca/ ; http://sr.escalator.utoronto.ca/home/ ; Various locations ; FREE
- Mayfest (2nd Saturday in May) ; http://www.mooredale.org/events/mayfair/mayfair.htm ; Rosedale Field ; FREE
- Ontario College of Art & Design Grad Show (2nd weekend in May) ; http://www.ocad.ca/ ; OCAD ; FREE
- Our Greener Side (2nd Saturday in May) ; http://www.ourgreenerside.ca ; Bruce's Mill Conservation Area ; FREE
- Ryerson University Film Festival (2nd weekend in May) ; http://www.imagearts.ryerson.ca/ruff ; $
- Toronto Comic Arts Festival (2nd weekend in May) ; http://torontocomics.com/ ; Various Locations
Mid May (11-20)
- Leslieville Tree Festival (3rd weekend in May) ; http://www.yourleaf.org/leslieville-tree-festival ; Leslie Grove Park (Jones/Queen St E) ; FREE
- Mayfair (2nd or 3rd weekend in May) ; http://www.mooredale.org/events/mayfair ; Rosedale Park ; FREE
- Toronto Russian Film Festival (3rd weekend in May) ; http://www.torontorussianfilmfestival.ca/ ; Various Locations ;
Late May (21-31)
- Toronto International Circus Festival (Victoria Day weekend) ; http://www.tocircusfestival.com/ ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- Bells on Bloor Ride (Last weekend in May) ; http://www.allthecooltoys.com/bells/ or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bells-on-Bloor/116552331689770 ; FREE
- Doors Open Toronto (Last weekend in May) ; http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/ ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Great Lakes Brewery Annual BBQ (Last weekend in May) ; http://greatlakesbeer.com/home.html ; 30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd (Royal York/Queensway) ; FREE
- High Park Choirs of Toronto Annual Spring Concert (Last weekend in May) ; http://www.highparkchoirs.org/
- Inside Out LGBT Film Festival (Last week in May) ; http://www.insideout.ca ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Leslieville Stomp (Last weekend in May) ; http://www.leslieviller.com/events ; Queen Street East (Logan to Greenwood) ; FREE
- More Than Just a Yardage Sale (Last weekend in May) ; http://www.textilemuseum.ca/ ; Textile Museum of Canada 55 Centre St ; FREE
- Pitter Patter Music Festival (Last weekend in May) ; http://pitterpatterfest.com/ ; Various Locations ;
- RBC DesiFest (Last weekend in May) ; http://www.desifest.ca/ ; Yonge-Dundas Square ; FREE
- Wings and Wheels Heritage Festival (Last weekend in May) ; http://wingsandwheelsfestival.com/ ; Canadian Air and Space Museum (65 Carl Hall Rd) ;
- Yard Sale For The Cure (Last Saturday in May) ; http://www.cbcf.org/en-US/Home/YardSale.aspx ; Various Locations ; FREE
- MACArts Festival; May 21; http://www.mississaugaartscouncil.com/mac-arts-festival/; Celebration Square Mississauga; Free
June
- Bike Month (All June) ; http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/bikemonth/index.htm ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Concerts in the Park (June, July & August) ; http://www.vaughan.ca ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Doc Now Ryerson University Graduate Documentary Media Festival ; Various Locations ; FREE
Early June (1-10)
- InspiraTO Festival (1st weekend in June) ; http://www.inspiratofestival.ca/ ; Alumnae Theatre ; $10-15
- Korean Dano Spring Festival (1st weekend in June) ; http://www.koreatownbia.ca ; Christie Pits Park ; FREE
- Muhtadi International Drumming Festival) (1st weekend in June) ; http://www.muhtadidrumfest.com ; Queen's Park North ; FREE
- Portugal Day Parade (June 10th, or closest weekend) ; Little Portugal ; FREE
- Riverdale Art Walk (1st weekend in June) ; http://www.artistsnetwork.ca/raw ; Riverdale/Queen St. East ; FREE
- Toronto ComiCON (1st weekend in June) ; http://www.hobbystar.com/upcomingevents/index.html ; Metro Toronto Convention Centre ;
- Subtle Technologies Festival (1st weekend in June) ; http://www.subtletechnologies.com ; University of Toronto ;
- Toronto Veggie Pride Parade (1st Sunday in June) ; http://veggieprideparade.ca ; Yonge Street ; FREE
- Unionville Festival (1st weekend in June) ; http://www.unionvillefestival.com/ ; Unionville ; FREE
- Waterfront Blues Festival (1st weekend in June) ; http://www.waterfrontblues.ca/ ; Woodbine Park ; FREE
- Worldwide Short Film Festival (1st week in June) ; http://www.worldwideshortfilmfest.com/ ; Various Locations ;
Mid June (11-20)
- Doors Open Richmond Hill (2nd Saturday in June) ; Richmond Hill ; FREE
- Festival on Bloor (2nd or 3rd Sunday in June) ; http://www.bloorannexbia.com/events ; Bloor Street (Spadina to Bathurst) ; FREE
- Foodshare Annual Plant Sale (2nd or 3rd Friday in June) ; http://www.foodshare.net/ ; 90 Croatia Street ; FREE
- Franco-Fete (2nd weekend in June) ; http://www.franco-fete.ca/main.php ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- IdeaCity (2nd or 3rd week in June) ; http://www.ideacityonline.com/ ; Varies annually ;
- Luminato : Toronto's Festival of Arts & Creativity (2nd or 3rd week in June) ; http://www.luminato.com ; Various Locations ; MOST EVENTS FREE
- NetChange Week (2nd week in June) ; http://www.netchangeweek.ca/ ; The MaRS Centre ;
- North By Northeast (2nd or 3rd week in June) ; http://www.nxne.com/ ; Various Locations
- Strawberries and Asparagus Festival (2nd or 3rd weekend in June) ; http://www.cedarvalepark.com/ ; Cedarvale Park (Eglinton/Allen) ; FREE
- Woofstock : The Largest Festival for Dogs in North America (2nd or 3rd weekend in June) ; http://www.woofstock.ca ; St. Lawrence Market ; FREE
- Law Society of Upper Canada Annual Pride Reception (3rd week in June) ; http://www.lsuc.on.ca/latest-news/b/events-1/ ; FREE
- Guyana Festival (3rd or 4th weekend in June) ; http://www.guyanaconsulate.com/festival.html ; L'amoreaux Park (Kennedy/McNicoll) ; FREE
- Highland Creek Heritage Festival (3rd or 4th Saturday in June) ; http://www.fleurcom.on.ca/Heritage/ ; Old Kingston Road ; FREE
- Rocky Rocks (3rd Saturday in June) ; http://www.roncesvallesvillage.ca/ ; Roncesvalles Village ; FREE
- Sounds Like The Riverside (3rd or 4th Saturday in June) ; http://www.riversidedistrictbia.com ; Queen Street East (River to Degrassi) ; FREE
- Taste of Little Italy (3rd or 4th weekend in June) ; http://www.tasteoflittleitaly.ca/ ; College St - Bathurst to Shaw ; FREE
- Toronto International Dragonboat Festival (3rd or 4th weekend in June) ; http://www.dragonboats.com/ ; Toronto Islands ;
- Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival (3rd or 4th weekend in June and 3rd week in July) ; http://www.wineandspiritfestival.ca/ ; Distillery District ;
Late June (21-30)
- National Aboriginal Day (June 21st) ;
- Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow (4th week in June) ; http://nameres.org/ ; Wells Hill Park (across from St. Clair West Station) ; FREE
- Cooking Fire Theatre Festival (4th weekend in June) ; http://dufferinpark.ca/cookingfire/wiki/wiki.php ; Dufferin Grove Park ; PWYC
- Much Music Video Awards (3rd or 4th Sunday in June) ; FREE (with wristband)
- Parkdale Film & Video Showcase (4th weekend in June) ; http://www.parkdaleshowcase.ca/ ; Various Locations ;
- Toronto City Roots Festival (4th weekend in June) ; http://torontocityroots.com/wp/ ; Distillery District ; $
- Pride Week (last week in June) ; http://www.pridetoronto.com/ ; Various Locations, Main Events: Church Street ; MOST EVENTS FREE
- TD Toronto Jazz Festival (last week in June/1st weekend in July) ; http://torontojazz.com/ ; Various Locations ; MOST EVENTS FREE
July
- Concerts in the Park (July & August) ; http://www.richmondhill.ca ; Richmond Green ; FREE
- Concerts in the Park (June, July & August) ; http://www.vaughan.ca ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Dream in High Park (July & August) ; http://www.canadianstage.com/dream ; High Park ;
- Dusk Dances (July & August) ; http://www.duskdances.ca/ ; Withrow Park, Neilson Park (Malvern), Chalkfarm Park (North York), Earlscourt Park (St Clair) ; PWYC
- Summerlicious (July) ; http://www.toronto.ca/special_events/summerlicious/index.htm ; Various Locations
- Toronto Summer Music Festival (July & August) ; http://www.torontosummermusic.com/ ; University of Toronto ;
Early July (1-10)
- Canada Day
- Amesbury Canada Day (Canada Day - July 1st) ; http://www.amesburycanadaday.ca/ ; Amesbury Park ; FREE
- Downsview Park's Canada Day Celebration (Canada Day - July 1st) ; http://www.downsviewpark.ca ; Parc Downsview Park ; FREE
- East York Canada Day (Canada Day - July 1st) ; http://www.eastyorkcanadaday.com/ ; Stan Wadlow Park (Festival - Woodbine & O'Connor) ; Howard Talbot Park (Parade Start) ; FREE
- Etobicoke Ribfest (Canada Day long weekend) ; http://www.torontoribfest.com/ ; Centennial Park (Eglinton & Renforth) ; FREE
- Richmond Hill Canada Day (Canada Day - July 1st) ; http://www.richmondhill.ca ; Richmond Green ; FREE
- Riverdale Canada Day (Canada Day - July 1st) ; Riverdale Park East ; FREE
- Rotary Canada Day Ribfest (Canada Day long weekend) ; http://canadadayribfest.com ; L'Amoreaux Park (Kennedy & McNicoll) ; FREE
- Scarborough Canada Day (Canada Day - July 1st) ; Thomson Memorial Park (Festival), Scarborough Civic Centre (Parade Start) ; FREE
- Vaughan Canada Day (Canada Day - July 1st) ; http://www.vaughan.ca ; FREE
- Chin Picnic (Canada Day long weekend) ; http://www.chinradio.com/picnic.php ; CNE Grounds ; FREE
- Festival of Fire (1st week of July) ; http://www.ontarioplace.com/en/02_events/festival_of_fire.html ; Ontario Place ; $
- Taste of Lawrence (1st weekend in July) ; http://www.tasteoflawrence.com/ ; Lawrence Av E & Warden ; FREE
- Toronto Fiesta (1st weekend in July) ; http://www.torontofiesta.com/ ; St. Clair West - Dufferin to Lansdowne (Corso Italia neighbourhood) ; FREE
- Toronto Fringe Festival (1st week in July) ; http://www.fringetoronto.com/ ; Various Locations ;
- Toronto International Flamenco Festival (1st weekend in July and Mid-October) ; http://www.torontoflamencofestival.com/ ; Various Locations ;
- Toronto Waterfront Festival (Canada Day long weekend) ; http://www.towaterfrontfest.com/ ; Queen Quay West ; FREE
- Afrofest (2nd weekend in July) ; http://www.musicafrica.org/ ; Queen's Park North ; FREE
- Beats, Breaks & Culture (2nd weekend in July) ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- Fusion of Taste Festival (2nd weekend in July) ; http://www.albionislingtonsquare.com/ ; Albion Islington Square Mall ; FREE
- Toronto Just for Laughs Festival (2nd weekend in July) ; http://toronto.hahaha.com/shows ; Various Locations ;
- Night It Up (2nd weekend in July) ; http://nightitup.com/ ; Metro Square (Markham - Warden & Steeles) ; FREE
- The Scream Literary Festival (2nd weekend in July) ; http://www.thescream.ca/ ; High Park
- Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition (2nd weekend in July) ; http://www.torontooutdoorart.org/ ; Nathan Phillips Square (City Hall) ; FREE
Mid July (11-20)
- Art in the Park (3rd Saturday in July) ; http://www.scarborougharts.com/ ; Harrison Estate Grounds, 1859 Kingston Road ; FREE
- Expressions of Brazil Festival (3rd Saturday in July) ; http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/worldroutes2010/brazil.cfm ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- Festival of South Asia on Gerrard St. Indian Bazaar (3rd or 4th weekend in July) ; Gerrard Street - Coxwell to Highfield ; FREE
- Honda Indy Toronto (3rd weekend in July) ; http://www.hondaindytoronto.com/ ; CNE Grounds ;
- Mad Pride Week (3rd week in July) ; http://madpridetoronto.blogspot.com/ OR http://www.friendlyspike.ca/Current%20Events.html ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Salsa on St. Clair (2nd or 3rd weekend in July) ; http://www.hillcrestvillage-bia.com/ or http://www.tlntv.com/events.aspx ; St. Clair West - Vaughan Rd to Christie ; FREE
- Toronto Wine & Spirit Festival (3rd or 4th weekend in June and 3rd week in July) ; http://www.wineandspiritfestival.ca/ ; Distillery District ;
Late July (21-31)
- Beaches International Jazz Festival (3rd weekend in July) ; http://www.beachesjazz.com/ ; The Beach Neighbourhood and Woodbine Park ; FREE
- Festival Bana Y' Afrique (3rd weekend in July) ; http://www.africanewmusic.org ; Metro Hall Square ; FREE
- Toronto Burlesque Festival (3rd weekend in July) ; http://www.torontoburlesquefestival.com/ ; Various Locations ;
- Aurora Jazz Festival (4th weekend in July) ; http://www.aurorajazzfest.com ; Aurora Town Park ; FREE
- Masala Mehndi Masti (4th weekend in July) ; http://masalamehndimasti.com ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- The New Bloor Festival (4th Saturday in July) ; http://www.newbloorfestival.com/ ; Bloor Street (Christie to Lansdowne) ; FREE
- Russian Canadian Festival (Last Sunday in July) ; http://www.russiancanadianfestival.com/ ; Yonge-Dundas Square ; FREE
August
- Concerts in the Park (July & August) ; http://www.richmondhill.ca ; Richmond Green ; FREE
- Concerts in the Park (June, July & August) ; http://www.vaughan.ca ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Dream in High Park (July & August) ; http://www.canadianstage.com/dream ; High Park ;
- Dusk Dances (July & August) ; http://www.duskdances.ca/ ; Withrow Park, Neilson Park (Malvern), Chalkfarm Park (North York), Earlscourt Park (St Clair) ; PWYC
- Caribana (late July to early August) ; http://www.caribana.com/ ; Various Locations, Main Event: CNE Grounds/Lakeshore Blvd ; MOST EVENTS FREE
- Irie Music Festival (late July to early August) ; http://www.iriemusicfestival.com/ ; Various Locations ;
- Island Soul Festival (late July to early August) ; http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/worldroutes2010/islandsoul.cfm ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- Woodbridge Italian Festival (late July to early August) ; http://www.lopecchio.com ;
Early August (1-10)
- Lakeshore Mardi Gras (1st weekend in August) ; http://www.lakeshoremardigras.ca/ ; Colonel Samuel Smith Park ; FREE
- Festival Kompa Zouk (1st weekend in August) ; http://www.festivalkompazouktoronto.com/ ; Metro Hall Square ; FREE
- Festival of Beer (1st weekend in August) ; http://www.beerfestival.ca/ ; CNE or Fort York
- Rogers Cup (1st weekend in August) ; http://www.rogerscup.com/ ; Rexall Centre ;
- Scarborough Ribfest (1st weekend in August) ; http://www.scarboroughribfest.com/ ; Thomson Memorial Park ; FREE
- Hot & Spicy Food Festival (2nd week in August) ; http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/worldroutes/festivals.cfm?festival_id=19 ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- India Day (Saturday closest to August 15th) ; http://www.panoramaindia.ca/upcoming_india.html ; Yonge-Dundas Square ; FREE
- Jerkfest (2nd weekend in August) ; http://www.jerkfestival.ca ; Centennial Park ; FREE
- Queer West Arts and Culture Festival (2nd week in August) ; http://queerwest.org/queerwestfest.php ; Various Locations ;
- Summerworks Theatre Festival (2nd week in August) ; http://www.summerworks.ca ; Various Locations ;
- Taste of the Danforth (2nd weekend in August) ; http://www.toronto.com/tasteofthedanforth ; Danforth Avenue - Broadview to Jones ; FREE
- Toronto Turkish Festival (2nd weekend in August) ; http://www.torontoturkishfestival.org/ ; Yonge-Dundas Square ; FREE
- Woodbridge Ribfest (2nd weekend in August) ; http://www.woodbridgeribfest.com ; Woodbridge Fairgrounds ; $2
Mid August (11-20)
- Church Street Fetish Fair (2nd or 3rd weekend in August) ; http://www.churchstreetfetishfair.com/ ; Church Street. ; FREE
- Latin Fest (2nd or 3rd weekend in August) ; http://www.tlntv.com/events.aspx ; Canada's Wonderland ;
- Maplefest (2nd or 3rd weekend in August) ; http://www.maplefest.ca ; FREE
- Filipinos Making Waves Festival (3rd week in August) ; http://www.filipinosmakingwaves.com/ ; Yonge-Dundas Square ; FREE
- Markham Jazz Festival (3rd weekend in August) ; http://www.markhamjazzfestival.com/ ;
- Port Credit Buskerfest (3rd weekend in August) ; http://www.portcredit.com ; Port Credit ; FREE
- Toronto After Dark Film Festival (3rd week in August) ; http://www.torontoafterdark.com/ ; Various Locations ;
Late August (21-31)
- Canadian National Exhibition (mid August to Labour Day) ; http://www.theex.com/ ; CNE Grounds ; NOTE: Free admission on Labour Day for Labour Day Parade Marchers
- Buskerfest (Last weekend in August or weekend before the Labour Day weekend) ; http://www.torontobuskerfest.com ; St. Lawrence Market ; FREE
- Doors Open Aurora ; http://www.e-aurora.ca/doorsopenaurora ; FREE
- Fan Expo Canada (Last weekend in August or weekend before the Labour Day weekend) ; http://www.fanexpocanada.com/ ; Metro Toronto Convention Centre ;
- Live Green Toronto Festival (Last weekend in August or weekend before the Labour Day weekend) ; http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival/ ; Yonge-Dundas Square and Yonge Street (Dundas to Queen) ; FREE
- Maplefest (Last weekend in August or weekend before the Labour Day weekend) ; http://www.lionsmaplefest.ca ; Maple Community Centre (Keele/Major Mackenzie)
- Taiwanfest (Last weekend in August or weekend before the Labour Day weekend) ; http://taiwanfest.ca/ ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- Toronto Chinatown Festival (Last weekend in August or weekend before the Labour Day weekend) ; http://www.chinatownbia.com/ ; Chinatown (Spadina/Dundas) ; FREE
- Ashkenaz Festival (Labour Day weekend) ; http://www.ashkenazfestival.com/ ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
- Brazil Day Canada (Labour Day weekend) ; http://www.braziliandaycanada.ca/ ; Yonge Dundas Square ; FREE
- Hispanic Fiesta (Labour Day weekend) ; http://www.hispanicfiesta.com/ ; Mel Lastman Square ; FREE
- Toronto Labour Day Parade (Labour Day Monday) ; University/Queen St W (Parade Start), CNE (Parade End) ; FREE
- Toronto International Air Show (Labour Day weekend) ; CNE Grounds ;
September
Early September (1-10)
- Binder Twine Festival (Weekend after Labour Day) ; http://bindertwine.ca/ ; Kleinberg
- Cabbagetown Festival (Weekend after Labour Day) ; http://www.cabbagetownfestival.org/ ; Cabbagetown (Parliament/Carlton) ; FREE
- Junction Arts Festival (Weekend after Labour Day) ; http://www.junctionartsfest.com/ ; The Junction (Dundas St W/Keele) ; FREE
- Taste of the Kingsway Festival (Weekend after Labour Day) ; http://www.thekingswaytoronto.ca/Events/TasteoftheKingsway ; The Kingsway (Bloor/Royal York) ; FREE
- Toronto International Film Festival (2nd and 3rd week in September) ; http://tiff.net/ ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Vegetarian Food Fair (Weekend after Labour Day) ; http://veg.ca/content/view/52/83/ ; Harbourfront Centre ; FREE
Mid September (11-20)
- Queen West Art Crawl (3rd weekend in September) ; http://www.parkdaleliberty.com/show_info.php?page_id=98 ; FREE
- Roncesvalles Polish Festival (3rd weekend in September) ; http://polishfestival.ca/ ; Roncesvalles Blvd ; FREE
- Thornhill Village Festival (3rd Saturday in September) ; http://www.thornhillhistoric.org ; FREE
- Toronto Ukrainian Festival (3rd weekend in September) ; http://www.ukrainianfestival.com/ ; Bloor West Village (Bloor/Runnymede) ; FREE
Late September (21-30)
- CTV Annual Open House (Last Saturday in September) ; http://www.ctv.ca/openhouse/ ; FREE
- Nuit Blanche (Last Saturday in September or 1st Saturday in October) ; http://scotiabanknuitblanche.com/ ; Various Locations ; FREE
- Ontario Science Centre Community Day (Last Saturday in September) ; http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/calendar/ ; FREE
- Word On The Street (Last Sunday in September) ; http://www.thewordonthestreet.ca/wots/ ; Queen's Park North ; FREE
October
- Savour Vaughan ; (3rd & 4th week in October) ; http://www.savourvaughan.com
Early October (1-10)
- Alexander Keith's Birthday (October 5th) ; Celebrations at various pubs across Toronto
- Doors Open Vaughan (1st weekend in October) ; http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca ; FREE
- Downsview Park's Annual Fall Fair (First weekend in October) ; http://www.downsviewpark.ca ; Parc Downsview Park ; FREE
- Markham Fair (First weekend in October) ; http://www.markhamfair.ca/ ; Markham Fairgrounds ;
- Woodbridge Fall Fair (Thanksgiving weekend) ; http://www.woodbridgefair.com ;
Mid October (11-20)
- Toronto Marathon (First Sunday after Thanksgiving)
- Planet in Focus (2nd or 3rd week in October) ; http://www.planetinfocus.org/home ; Various Locations ;
- imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival (2nd or 3rd week in October) ; http://www.imaginenative.org/ ; Various Locations ;
- Toronto International Flamenco Festival (1st weekend in July and Mid-October) ; http://www.torontoflamencofestival.com/ ; Various Locations ;
Late October (21-31)
- Night of Dread (3rd weekend in October) ; http://www.clayandpapertheatre.org ; Dufferin Grove Park ; PWYC (Sugg. $10)
- Zombie Walk (3rd weekend in October) ; http://www.torontozombiewalk.com/ ; Trinity-Bellwoods Park ; FREE
- After Dark Film Festival (3rd weekend in October) ; http://torontoafterdark.com/ ;
- Hadassah-WIZO Bazaar (Last Wednesday in October) ; http://www.hadassahwizoto.ca ; CNE Grounds ; $4/admission
- Indigenous Sovereignty Week (Last week in October) ;
- International Festival of Authors (Last week in October) ; http://www.readings.org/ ; Harbourfront Centre ; MOST EVENTS FREE
- Halloweek (Halloween and weekend prior to Halloween) ; http://www.churchwellesleyvillage.ca/events.php?id=35 ; Church Street ; MOST EVENTS FREE
November
- Santafest (All November) ; http://www.santafestinmaple.com ;
Early November (1-15)
- Regent Park Film Festival (1st week in November) ; http://rpff.i-dot.ca/ ; Various Locations ;
Late November (16-30)
- Buy Nothing Day
- Beaches Santa Claus Parade
- Canadian Labour International Film Festival
- Richmond Hill Santa Claus Parade
- Toronto Santa Claus Parade (3rd Sunday in November)
- Weston Santa Claus Parade
- Canadian Aboriginal Festival
December
- Christmas Light Displays - Various locations around the GTA
- Downsview Park's Trail of Lights (All December) ; http://www.downsviewpark.ca ; Parc Downsview Park ;
Early December (1-15)
Late December (16-31)
- Kensington Market Winter Solstice (Dec 21st) ; Kensington Market
- CityTV Annual New Year's Eve Bash (Dec 31st) ; Nathan Phillips Square
Former Events
- Benson and Hedges Symphony of Fire
- Caravan
- Downsview Park's Annual Earth Day Festival (First weekend after Earth Day) ; http://www.downsviewpark.ca/eng/earthday1.shtml ; FREE
- Festival of Architecture & Design (All May) ; http://www.toronto.ca/fad/ ; Various Locations ; MOST EVENTS FREE
- TVOntario Open House (September)
