GREATER TORONTO AREA EVENTS & FESTIVALS

 416-263-3800  www.theex.com

One of the largest fairs in North America. Wide variety of entertainment & events, concerts & celebrity chef demonstrations, midway rides & games, a working farm, parades & sports, international food & shopping, Kids' World, and a 3-day Air Show. 1.5 million visitors a year. Let's go to the EX!

 416-325-5000  www.doorsopenontario.on.ca

Doors Open Ontario unlocks the treasures in your own backyard. Explore Ontario with free events from April to October, as more than 1,000 fascinating sites offer unique experiences and family activities. Visit our website to plan your adventure!

 416-299-3311  www.acbs.ca

Celebrate the Sesquicentennial with "Birch Bark to Fibreglass"! Hands-on activities by Canadian Canoe Museum & Muskoka Discovery Centre. Vendors, Field of Dreams, Flea Market, Fashion Show, Vintage Vehicle Display and vintage boats! FREE admission! 9-4. Sorry - no pets.

 705-293-2787  www.artfestontario.com

FREE outdoor arts & craft festivals in historic settings: Kingston-City Park (July 1-3), Toronto Distillery (May 20-22) & (Sept 1-4) & Memorial Park Port Credit (May 26-28). Artist/artisan exhibits, music, dance, kids’ fun, mural project, arts tent, food & more! Canada 150 Activities.

 6477098337  bigonbloorfestival.com

A Top 100 Festival of Ontario! The pedestrian takeover returns for a 10th yr. with an expanded program, the inauguration of BIG Murals & BIG X, & festival favourites; BAAF, BIG Awards, Card-Yard, Celebrate Here, How We Live in Cities, JOUEZ Participatory/Performance Art Projects, Savour Bloor & The BIG Market Place.

 905-615-3010  www.carassauga.com

"Travel the world" without leaving the City! Experience the tastes & sounds of 72 countries at the largest multicultural Festival in Ontario. Visit 28 Pavilions in Mississauga. Enjoy Kids Zone, Music, Food, Art, Fashion Shows, Dance, Story-telling, & more. One of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario.

 905-832-8585  www.vaughan.ca

Award-winning festivals in Vaughan! Bring your family & friends. The Concerts in the Park series features 6 FREE professional concerts on Wed evenings from June 22 - Aug 3 & the huge Canada Day Celebration includes FREE headline entertainment, a Kidz Zone, Food Zone & much more!

 416-444-7678  www.helpwevegotkids.com

Help We've Got Kids is the most comprehensive directory for anything you need for your children. Classes, programs, services, childcare, camps, birthday party ideas and more! If your child needs it you can find it here.

 416-993-5123  www.jerkfestival.ca

Experience the tantalizing tastes, mysterious flavours & captivating aromas of unforgettable jerk food – chicken, pork, beef, lamb, seafood & vegetables. Fun & food for the whole family. Live entertainment, Kids’ activities, prizes & lots more! New is Brian McKnight & Freddie Jackson on Friday!!!

 905-332-9888  www.museumsofburlington.ca

Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm are two of Burlington's most exciting and engaging places, each representing the history of Burlington in a unique way and inviting visitors to take a wondrous step back in time. A variety of spectacular special events are presented annually.

 519-636-4037  northernheatribseries.ca

Looking for some messy good times? Join Northern Heat for 15 lip-smacking events around Ontario, featuring Canada’s Best Rib teams and a Craft Beer Market! Food, Entertainment, and FUN for the entire family. FREE ENTRY to all events, because Northern Heat is about bringing communities together.

 1-855-415-8687  www.orangevilletourism.ca

Orangeville invites you to experience the many festivals and events hosted by our lively community throughout the year. Music, art, theatre, food, outdoor recreation, and more await you in Orangeville. For current event details, visit http://orangevilletourism.ca/festivals-events/.

 416-461-8383  www.TOwaterfrontfest.com

Canuck It Up for Canada's 150th and join the party on Toronto's Waterfront. From July 1-3, witness the World's Largest Rubber Duck, tour the decks of a 440ft Royal Canadian Navy vessel, catch a Lumberjack Show sample some treats at the Waterfront Artisan Market and much more!

 1-877-283-6647  www.rogerscup.com

Get closer to the action this July as Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and hometown hero Eugenie Bouchard take centre stage in Toronto at Rogers Cup. There’s fun for all ages with tennis, shopping, dining, family activities and more. It’s a can’t-miss event!

 416-263-3400  www.royalfair.org

The largest of its kind in the world, The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is a full day of fun with family entertainment and world-class food, agricultural and equine competitions. Over 5,000 animals, top chefs, artisan foods, interactive demonstration and live shows. It's a great way to spend a day.

 905-946-1137  www.taste-of-asia.ca

Each summer, Markham sees the coming together of dazzling cultural performances, culinary artists, iconic celebrities, dignitaries, sports fans, artisans and food connoisseurs. This coming year’s event will fill the streets with two days of non-stop multicultural performances for families and friends.

 416-770-4374  www.southsideshuffle.com

Mississauga’s musical Mardi Gras, featuring a wide range of Canadian & international artists. Join us for Mississauga's biggest street party on Saturday afternoon. The downtown core of Port Credit is jammed with fans literally dancing in the streets to the entertainment.

 416-966-1062  www.fringetoronto.com

Featuring 150 shows in 30 venues around downtown Toronto, including indie theatre, dance, visual art & more. See new Canadian musicals, re-imagined classics, surprising site specific theatre and performances for young people at our FringeKids venue. Something fun for everyone.

 416-544-9800  vegfoodfest.com

Enlighten your tastebuds this September. Join the Toronto Vegetarian Association at the 33rd Veg Food Fest! This free event is taking over the Harbourfront Centre from Sept 8-10. Discover the plant-based world of food, cooking and innovative ideas at the largest veg fest in North America!