Every fall for four days the town of Markham hosts one of Canada's favorite entertainments. Markham Fair has been held since 1844 by Ontario and East York agricultural society. The fair takes place at Markham Fairgrounds on the weekend right before Thanksgiving, attracting about 80,000 visitors. Traditional entertainment includes horse pull, demolition derby, tractor...
Take part in a FREE dazzling all-night celebration of contemporary art that transforms Toronto’s public spaces into extraordinary landscapes and animates cultural sites throughout the city. This year’s theme, Bridging Distance, invites audiences to explore ways in which they experience and perceive distance through three exhibitions and more than 80 works by local, national and international...
The Norfolk County Fair & Horse Show returns with much anticipation and excitement for its 184th year. The Norfolk County Fair is one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in the Province! Come to the largest outdoor horse show in Canada! You’ll also find wonderful displays, competitions, art, a wide variety of food, indoor...
In October 2024, Future Makers will come alive in Toronto with a series of inspiring talks, cutting-edge workshops, and immersive exhibits. Through strategic partnerships and collaborative efforts, Future Makers brings together bright minds and bold creators, to enhance the discourse and experiences of creatives and companies pushing the boundaries of the industry. Join us as...
In celebration of the “2024-25 Year of Korea-Canada Cultural Exchange,” OIS ART OF CANADA, with support from the Korean Cultural Centre Canada and the Overseas Koreans Agency, is proud to present the Korean-Canadian Young Artists Exchange Exhibition, “Ongoing” fostering a meaningful foundation for cultural and artistic exchange between Korea and Canada. As part of the...
The Toronto Halloween Show, one of Ontario’s largest consumer shows for "All Things Halloween" strives to bring exhibitors and visitors together to celebrate their love of this fun and scary season. Shop with our vendors to find costumes, indoor/outdoor props & décor, things odd & peculiar, dark & mysterious, fun & scary, one-of-a-kind artisan creations, baked goods and more. Show...
Looking to get into birding? Join us for a beginner-friendly birding walk on a global day for birding and community science. We’ll start the afternoon with an introduction to using binoculars (limited pairs are available to borrow from the Nature Centre), the basics on identifying a new-to-you bird species, and how to find them ethically....
Join us for an exciting evening celebrating BAND Gallery's "Big Fat Creole History Quiz"! Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Creole heritage as we explore its vibrant culture and history. Engage in fun and lively challenges that test your knowledge while also supporting BAND Gallery's mission to enhance Black space-making initiatives. Did you know...
This year marks the 54th annual Migration Fall Festival weekend. Kingsville welcomes the community to a celebration of migration, heritage, nature conservation, and Jack Miner. Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary is also hosting various activities, such as a maze, a car show slow roll, Paint out, a parade, art exhibition, a marketplace, and bike tours. Join...
Ah-hooooooo! Werewolves of High Park! We saw a werewolf with a Grenadier Café menu in their hand walking through the Black Oak Savannah in the rain. They’re howling around the Nature Centre’s door, but we won’t let them in. Under the October full moon, we’ll bravely venture into the park to learn about the origins...
The Bala Cranberry Festival, a popular yearly event, helps boost tourism and enhance community well-being through financial support. With a history of attracting over 500,000 attendees in the past 35 years, it is a must-see event. Since 1984, volunteers have worked tirelessly to make the Bala Cranberry Festival a must-attend event. Our Mission: Bala...
Hear chilling and eerie tales on a lantern tour of Fort York and its historic surroundings. Learn about a haunted lighthouse and the bloody Battle of York. Explore the military burial ground. Tour the creepy shadows and 200-year-old buildings of Fort York at night and learn of its history and many paranormal mysteries. Hot drinks...