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It’s the last Saturday of August, basically officially the last Saturday of summer.
Be sure to take advantage of the sunshine and warm weather today! Enjoy your weekend, Toronto!
See also
- Go Topless Day Toronto returns to High Park this weekend
- Lady Gaga documentary getting its world premiere at TIFF next month
- There's a massive job fair happening in Toronto next month
The CNE
What: No summer in Toronto is complete without a visit to the EX! Come and check out the incredible food, catch a show, and try your hand at winning some ridiculously large prizes.
Where: Canadian National Exhibition, 210 Princes’ Boulevard
When: Now until September 4
TAIWANFest
What: What began in 1990 as a way to introduce Taiwanese composers to the Canadian public is now an annual festival. This year’s theme is Kan Pai Japan.
Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
When: August 26 to 27
CNE Food Truck Frenzy
What: Situated on Princes’ Boulevard just inside the historic Princes’ Gates, the Frenzy returns for another year of extreme carnival eats.
Where: CNE Grounds, 210 Princes’ Boulevard
When: August 26 to 27
Shakespeare in High Park
What: Toronto’s annual Shakespeare in High Park is back for another exciting summer and will be taking on two classics this year. This season’s performances will include Twelfth Night and King Lear, with all screenings starting at 8 pm. Tickets are pay what you can.
Where: High Park Amphitheatre
When: August 26 to 27
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ
What: Beer, Bourbon & BBQ is Toronto’s newest late summer festival and it’s taking every tried and true summertime attraction and mashing them all together into one single event. This event promises all the BBQ and craft beer you could ever need, live country bands, line dancing lessons, bourbon tasting bars, axe throwing, BBQ cook-offs, and more.
Where: Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Boulevard West
When: August 26 to 27
Woodbine RibFest
What: If you haven’t had your fix of BBQ this summer, you’re in luck as Woodbine Racetrack is hosting its own mouth-watering Ribfest this weekend. Come and enjoy delicious ribs and BBQ, food trucks, live country music and thrilling horse racing.
Where: Woodbine Racetrack, 555 Rexdale Blvd
When: August 26 to 27
Korean Harvest Fest
What: Similar to Thanksgiving, this festival celebrates the fall harvest. The Korean community will be coming together to share Korean culture, with k-pop and dance competitions, traditional fan dancing, bands, and numerous booths for both traditional and modern Korean cuisine and accessories.
Where: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street
When: August 26 to 27
The Fantasy Sports Show
What: With a focus on education, The Fantasy Sports Show offers you the chance to meet and learn from the top fantasy experts, headlined by The Fantasy Footballers.
Where: International Centre, 6900 Airport Road
When: August 26 to 27
Movies in the Square
What: The Friends of Sorauren Park have planned another season of outdoor movies and special events this summer. The family event takes place on the fourth Saturday of every month and this month’s feature will be Disney’s Jungle Book.
Where: Sorauren Avenue Park, 289 Sorauren Ave
When: August 26
Leslieville Beer Fest
What: Come and bid farewell to summer at this old fashion neighbourhood street party. Ticket are $20 and include three beer tokens and a beer mug.
Where: Dundas Street East
When: August 26, 1 pm to 8 pm
Toronto Cider Festival
What: This year’s Toronto Cider Festival will showcase amazing ciders paired with delicious food, live entertainment, and local Canadian talent. In honour of Canada 150, the Cider Festival will allow you to celebrate the end of summer in true Canadian style.
Where: Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Drive
When: August 26, 11:30 am to 10:30 pm
Coconut Festival
What: Toronto is hosting the fourth annual Coconut Festival this month, and invites Toronto’s various communities to learn about the coconuts’ various health benefits and diverse addictive delicious culinary and lifestyle uses. The event will feature 60 vendors dealing with coconut in food choices, wellness program, cleaning, cosmetics, fashion and more from Asia & Pan America.
Where: David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street West
When: August 26, 10 am to 8 pm
All You Can Eat Cereal Party
What: Remember Saturday mornings as a kid? Plenty of cartoons and sugary cereal… thing’s were good! Well, now you’re invited to take a walk down memory lane and enjoy all your favourite cereals for one afternoon in Toronto.
Where: The Royal Cinema, 608 College Street
When: August 26, 10 am to 1 pm