 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
TORONTO FESTIVALS & COMMUNITY EVENTS Culture, Food & Neighborhood Festivals Toronto Ukrainian Festival Date: September 18–20, 2026 Location: St. Paul's (227 Bloor Street East) Highlights: Traditional dance, authentic food, crafts, and a guest performance by Den Baurin on September 18. Admission: Free Roncesvalles Polish Festival Date: September 19, 2026 (Starts at 11:00 AM) Location: Roncesvalles Avenue Highlights: Polka and folklore live stages, beverage gardens, and fresh pierogies. Admission: Free Toronto Garlic Festival Location: Allan Gardens (160 Gerrard St. East) Admission: Free Pedestrian Sundays in Kensington Market Date: September 27 – October 25, 2026 Admission: Free Indigenous Legacy Gathering Date: September 28–30, 2026 Location: Nathan Phillips Square Highlights: Indigenous culture, music, and food. Admission: Free Arts, Music & Performance Queen West Crawl Festival Schedule: Starts at 11:00 AM Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park Highlights: 100+ artists, main stage music, drag shows, comedy, and an Indigenous Pavilion. Admission: Free Polaris Festival: Julianna Riolino Performance Date: September 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM Location: Toronto Music Garden (479 Queens Quay W) Admission: Free TSO Open House & Free Concert Date: September 26, 2026 Location: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe Street) Contact: Call 416-598-3375 for tickets and info. Admission: Free Full House: Stand-Up Comedy Showcase Schedule: Thursdays at 8:00 PM Location: Ace of Spades Lounge (536 Manning Ave) Highlights: Professional and local comedians. Admission: Free Nuit Blanche 2026 Date: October 3, 2026 (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) Location: Citywide public spaces across Toronto Highlights: All-night contemporary art celebration; 20th anniversary edition themed "Tomorrow's Memories." Admission: Free Community, Books & Markets Public Pier Date: September 18 – October 3, 2026 Location: Marina Quay West (539 Queens Quay West) Highlights: Pop-up food vendors, live music, dance, art, and 'Silo' Nights by the lakefront. Admission: Free Outdoor Movie Night Date: Running through September 19, 2026 Location: Sorauren Park (50 Wabash Ave) Admission: Free Fall Fashion Fair Date: September 20, 2026 Location: The Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen St. West #2) Admission: Free Word on the Street Literary Festival Date: September 26–27, 2026 Location: David Pecaut Square Highlights: Outdoor book festival and author talks. Admission: Free Toronto Flower Market Date: Ongoing through October 10, 2026 Location: CAMH (1001 Queen St. West) Contact: Call 437-990-7374 Admission: Free Nightlife & Social Homecoming Thursday Dance Party Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM Location: Rock 'N' Horse Saloon (250 Adelaide St. West) Highlights: Country vibes, line dancing, $4.75 Coronas before 10:00 PM. Admission: Free before 10:00 PM ($10 cover after) Come Sing With Us: Choir Open House Date: September 30, 2026 Location: Orthodox Cathedral (76 Overlea Blvd) Contact: Call 416-420-7850 for details. Admission: Free Museums, Heritage & Health ROM Walks Date: Ongoing through October 11, 2026 Details: Advance registration required (Call 416-586-8097). Admission: Free Susan Hobbs Gallery Exhibition Date: Ongoing through October 17, 2026 Location: 137 Tecumseth St. Admission: Free Gentle Fitness Class for Adults 50+ Date: September 27, 2026 Location: Todmorden Mills Heritage Site (67 Pottery Road) Contact: Call 416-396-2819 or 416-888-7829 for details. Admission: Free Free Admission to Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Date: Ongoing through December 15, 2026 Location: 100 Queen's Park Contact: Call 416-586-8000 Admission: Free Toronto History Museums Date: Ongoing through December 31, 2026 Location: Various historic sites citywide Admission: Free |