1. Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade
Join the vibrant Grand Parade of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, featuring colorful costumes, lively music, and energetic dance performances.
Date: August 3, 2024
Location: Lakeshore Blvd W & Exhibition Place, Toronto
Cost: Free & Ticketed Areas
2. Toronto Food Truck Festival
Enjoy a variety of delicious foods from top food trucks at the Toronto Food Truck Festival. The event includes live music and entertainment.
Date: August 2-5, 2024
Location: Woodbine Park, Toronto
Cost: Free
More Info: Toronto Food Truck Festival
3. Royal Canadian International Circus
Be amazed by the incredible acts and performances at the Royal Canadian International Circus, featuring acrobats, jugglers, and more.
Date: August 1-5, 2024
Location: Promenade Shopping Centre, Thornhill
Cost: $25 – $65
4. Island Soul
Celebrate Caribbean culture with music, dance, food, and art at the Island Soul festival. Enjoy performances and activities that bring the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean islands to life.
Date: August 1-5, 2024
Location: Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Cost: Free – $40
5. Taste of India Festival
Explore the rich cultural heritage of India at the Taste of India Festival. Enjoy traditional Indian food, music, dance, and crafts.
Date: August 3-4, 2024
Location: Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
Cost: Free
6. Dance @ the Square: Toronto International Dance Festival
Experience stunning dance performances from around the world at the Toronto International Dance Festival.
Date: August 3, 2024
Location: Albert Campbell Square, Scarborough
Cost: Free
More Info: TIDF 2024 | DANCE @THE SQUARE
7. Kempenfest
Visit one of Ontario’s largest outdoor arts, crafts, and music festivals. Kempenfest features over 350 exhibitors, live music, food vendors, and a midway.
Date: August 2-5, 2024
Location: Barrie Waterfront, Barrie
Cost: Free
8. Wonderland Fireworks
Enjoy a spectacular fireworks display at Canada’s Wonderland. End your day at the amusement park with a bang as the night sky lights up with colorful fireworks.
Date: August 4, 2024
Location: Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan
Cost: Included with park admission
More Info: Canada’s Wonderland
9. Dusk Dances
Immerse yourself in a week-long festival of dance performances in Withrow Park. This pay-what-you-can event celebrates diverse dance styles.
Date: August 4-11, 2024
Location: Withrow Park, Toronto
Cost: Pay-What-You-Can
More Info: Dusk Dances
10. Toronto Diversity Festival
Celebrate the multicultural diversity of Toronto with performances, food, and crafts representing various cultures.
Date: August 3-4, 2024
Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
Cost: Free
More Info: Toronto Diversity Festival
11. Caribana Boat Party
Party on the water with breathtaking sunset views, live DJs, and a premium bar at the Caribana Boat Party.
Date: August 3, 2024
Location: River Gambler, Toronto
Cost: $30 – $68
More Info: Caribana Boat Party
12. Team Canada FanFest
Cheer on Team Canada during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Team Canada FanFest. Enjoy family-friendly activities and events.
Date: August 2-5, 2024
Location: CF Shops at Don Mills, Toronto
Cost: Free
13. Hamlet at High Park
Enjoy a night of Shakespeare under the stars with a performance of Hamlet at the High Park Amphitheatre.
Date: August 4, 2024
Location: High Park Amphitheatre, Toronto
Cost: $19 – $32
More Info: Hamlet at High Park
14. Colours of Carnival
Celebrate carnival season with vibrant Caribbean music and dance at Colours of Carnival in Garden Square.
Date: August 2, 2024
Location: Garden Square, Brampton
Cost: Free
More Info: Colours of Carnival
15. Carnival Meltdown
Experience the heat of ‘Carnival Meltdown’, a night party with dancehall and Caribbean beats.
Date: August 3, 2024
Location: Geary Avenue Warehouse, Toronto
Cost: $31.59 – $55.66
16. Magic After Dark: A Comedy Magic Show
Enjoy a hilariously magical evening with some of Toronto’s funniest performers at Magic After Dark.
Date: August 4, 2024
Location: Comedy Bar Bloor, Toronto
Cost: $25
17. Grand Parade – Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Don’t miss the largest event of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, featuring stunning costumes and vibrant performances.
Date: August 3, 2024
Location: Exhibition Place, Toronto
Cost: Free & Ticketed Areas
More Info: Toronto Caribbean Carnival
18. Carnival Splash
Set your Caribana Saturday ablaze with a vibrant mix of soca, dancehall, hip hop, and afrobeats at Carnival Splash.
Date: August 3, 2024
Location: Lavelle, Toronto
Cost: $25.57 to $55.66
More Info: To Do Canada
19. Turkey Farmers of Ontario Present #TurkeyONTour 2024
Enjoy free samples of organic ground turkey and pick up recipe cards and coupons at Farm Boy locations in Toronto.
Date: August 3-4, 2024
Location: Various Venues, Toronto
Cost: Free
More Info: To Do Canada
20. Gazillion Bubble Show
Be mesmerized by bubble artistry, soapy science, and interactive fun at the Gazillion Bubble Show.
Date: August 1 – September 1, 2024
Location: CAA Theatre, Toronto
Cost: $39 – $59
More Info: To Do Canada
What’s Open on Civic Holiday (August 5, 2024) in Toronto
Attractions:
- CN Tower: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Canada’s Wonderland: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Casa Loma: 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Ripley’s Aquarium: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Royal Ontario Museum: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Art Gallery of Ontario: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Toronto Zoo: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Ontario Science Centre: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Hockey Hall of Fame: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Little Canada: 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Centreville Amusement Park: 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Shopping Malls:
- Toronto Eaton Centre: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Yorkdale Shopping Centre: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Dufferin Mall: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- CF Fairview Mall: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Markville Mall: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Pacific Mall: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Scarborough Town Centre: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sherway Gardens: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Shops at Don Mills: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Enjoy your long weekend in the GTA with these fantastic events and activities!
