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Here’s your guide to what’s on this weekend in the Toronto Area.
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Runs through August – ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey
ANCHORBALL: A Curious Art Journey is an outdoor art exhibition experience at Royal Botanical Gardens, inviting visitors to explore creativity, nature, and immersive installations.
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Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, Hendrie Park, 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
When: June 20th to September 20th, Time TBA
Admission: Ticketed. Adult tickets start at $19.50
(Art Exhibition)
Runs through August – Royal Canadian International Circus 2026
The Royal Canadian International Circus brings acrobatics, thrilling performances, comedy, family-friendly entertainment, and classic circus acts to locations across the GTA. The touring show offers an exciting summer experience for all ages.
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Where: Various Locations in the GTA
When: July 9th to September 7th, Select Dates
Admission: Ticketed
(Circus Show)
Runs through August – Art of the Brick & Monet – The Immersive Experience
The Art of the Brick + Monet Happiness Package lets you enjoy two of Toronto’s most popular experiences at an unbeatable price! Visit the world’s most famous LEGO® art exhibition and discover over 100 awe-inspiring sculptures. Then, step into the world of artist Claude Monet with a 360-degree digital show and an incredible VR experience.
Where: YZD, 30 Hanover Road, North York, M3K 0E2
When: Runs through August
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $49. Available here (Use our code for discount EFOSAON10)
(Immersive Art Experience)
Runs through August – Casaloma Summer Series
Casa Loma is marking a major milestone this summer! The Summer Series returns for its 10th season, running June 8th through September 7th, 2026, with more than 36 live performances staged weekly in the castle’s stunning gardens.
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Where: Casa Loma
When: Runs through August, Monday to Wednesday
Admission: Ticketed
(Outdoor Summer Concert)
Runs through August – Breathtaking Gardens
This summer, Casa Loma is opening its gardens for Breathtaking Gardens, a Sunday morning wellness series set against one of Toronto’s most striking backdrops. Presented by Soul Expansion, the series runs every Sunday from June 7th to August 30th, 2026, pairing movement, breathwork, and live music with the castle’s gardens in the early morning light.
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Where: Casa Loma
When: Runs through August, Sunday (9:00 am – 11:00 am)
Admission: Ticketed
(Wellness Event)
Runs through August – RBG Concerts in the Garden 2026
This summer, one of the GTA’s most beautiful destinations, Royal Botanical Gardens, will host a standout lineup of Canadian artists as part of its outdoor summer concert series, Concerts in the Gardens.
Taking place at Hendrie Park in Burlington, the immersive concert series will bring live music to a scenic garden setting, giving guests the chance to enjoy an evening of performances surrounded by nature.
Where: Royal Botanical Gardens, 680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington
When: July 9th to September 17th, Select Dates
Admission: Ticketed. Tickets start at $62. Grab your tickets here
(Outdoor Concert)
August 1st to 13th – National Bank Open
National Bank Open presented by Rogers runs from August 1st to August 13th, 2026, featuring the best Tennis players around the world for an exciting Tennis tournament in Toronto
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Where: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto
When: August 1st to 13th
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
August 12th and 13th – Hilary Duff: The Lucky Me Tour
Hilary Duff returns to the stage with a nostalgic performance featuring fan favourites and songs from throughout her career.
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Where: RBC Amphitheatre
When: August 12th and 13th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
August 14th – Midnight Madness
Midnight Madness transforms Downtown Bolton into a lively street festival with shopping, food, entertainment, vendors, and community programming.
Where: Downtown Bolton, Caledon
When: August 14th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Street Festival)
August 14th and 15th – canfitpro Global Conference & Trade Show 2026
This weekend, canfitpro Global Conference & Trade Show, Canada’s largest fitness, health and wellness event, will take over the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Taking place on August 14th and 15th, the two-day event will bring together fitness professionals, gym and studio owners, trainers, wellness advocates, and fitness enthusiasts from Canada and around the world.
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building
When: August 14th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed.
- Trade Show and Expo tickets start at $10. Grab your tickets here
- Conference Delegate tickets start at $319. Grab your tickets here
(Fitness Event and Trade Show)
August 14th and 15th – Alexisonfire
Canadian post-hardcore favourites Alexisonfire return for two nights of powerful performances and fan-favourite tracks.
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Where: RBC Amphitheatre
When: August 14th and 15th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
August 14th to 16th – Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
Toronto Blue Jays take on the New York Yankees at the Rogers Centre.
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Where: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
When: August 14th to 16th,
Admission: Ticketed. Prices start at $66. Grab your tickets here
(Night Market)
August 14th to 16th – Waterfront Night Market
Waterfront Night Market returns with Asian street food, vendors, music, entertainment, and night market energy near Toronto’s waterfront. The event offers a major summer food and culture experience.
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Where: Hotel X Toronto, Exhibition Grounds
When: August 14th to 16th,
August 14th, 6:00 pm – 12:00 am
August 15th, 4:00 pm – 12:00 am
August 16th, 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Prices start at $18
(Night Market)
August 14th to 16th – Japan Festival Canada
Japan Festival Canada returns with Japanese food, culture, music, performances, vendors, martial arts, entertainment, and community celebration at Celebration Square.
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Where: Celebration Square, Mississauga
When:
- August 14th, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- August 15th, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- August 16th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Cultural Festival)
August 14th to 16th – Ontario Honda Indy Markham
Ontario Honda Indy Markham brings motorsport excitement, racing experiences, fan activations, and high-energy programming to Downtown Markham.
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Where: Downtown Markham
When: August 14th to 16th,
Admission: Ticketed
(Honda Indy Markham)
August 15th – Maha Onam
Maha Onam celebrates Kerala culture and the Onam harvest festival with music, dance, food, cultural performances, and community programming. The free event brings traditional celebration to Sankofa Square.
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Where: Sankofa Square, Toronto
When: August 15th, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Cultural Festival)
August 15th – King’s Plate
The King’s Plate returns to Woodbine Racetrack with thoroughbred racing, fashion, food, entertainment, and one of Canada’s most historic horse racing traditions.
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Where: Woodbine Racetrack, Toronto
When: August 15th,
Admission: Ticketed
(Thoroughbred Race)
August 15th – Open Canvas Music and Arts Festival
Open Canvas returns to Trillium Park at Ontario Place for its waterfront festival featuring live music, art installations, local food vendors, and community programming set against the Toronto skyline.
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Where: Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
When: August 15th, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Music and Arts Festival)
August 15th and 16th – Taste of Manila 2026
Taste of Manila returns with Filipino food, culture, music, vendors, performances, and community celebration. The festival brings thousands of visitors together for one of Toronto’s largest Filipino cultural events.
Where: Wilson Ave & Bathurst St., Toronto
When: August 15th and 16th,
August 15th, 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
August 16th, 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Food Festival)
August 15th and 16th – Mississauga Hong Kong Festival 2026
Mississauga Hong Kong Festival celebrates Hong Kong culture through food, music, art, vendors, performances, and community programming.
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Where: Paramount Fine Foods Centre, Mississauga
When:
- August 15th, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- August 16th, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Cultural Festival)
August 16th – Country Music and Tequila Fest
Country Music and Tequila Fest brings live country music, drinks, food, vendors, and summer festival energy to Fort York. The event offers a lively outdoor experience for country music fans.
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Where: Fort York, Toronto
When: August 16th, 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed
(Music Festival)
August 16th – Chance The Rapper: Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Chance The Rapper celebrates the 10th anniversary of his groundbreaking mixtape with a special live performance.
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Where: HISTORY
When: August 16th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
August 16th – Kehlani
Grammy-nominated singer Kehlani performs an evening of R&B hits, emotional ballads, and fan-favourite songs.
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Where: RBC Amphitheatre
When: August 16th, 6:30 pm
Admission: Ticketed. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.
