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This Weekend

Things To Do This Weekend in North York

VELD Music Festival, Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade, Downsview Park Merchants Market — ranked by mass appeal.
Large outdoor summer music festival crowd in front of a main stage in Toronto
This weekend · Aug 1–2

VELD Music Festival

Fri Jul 31 – Sun Aug 2 · Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave · Ticketed, 19+
Caribbean Carnival masquerader in an elaborate white feathered costume dancing in the street
Jul 30, 2026

Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2026 (Caribana): Grand Parade Aug 1 & Getting There

Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2026 — Grand Parade Saturday, August 1 at Exhibition Place. Free Lake Shore viewing, ticket prices, the full schedule, and how to get there from North York.
Caribbean Carnival masquerader in an elaborate white feathered costume dancing in the street
This weekend · Aug 1–2

Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade

Sat Aug 1 · Gates 8 AM, parade from 9 AM · Lake Shore Blvd at Exhibition Place · Free to watch
Alexander the Great Parkette fountain and Greek colonnade in Greektown on the Danforth
Aug 7, 2026

Taste of the Danforth 2026: A Subway Day Trip from North York

Taste of the Danforth returns August 7-9, 2026 — free admission on Danforth Ave, Broadview to Jones. The full schedule, hours, and the subway route from North York.
The Princes Gates, the landmark entrance to Exhibition Place and the CNE
Aug 21, 2026

CNE 2026: Dates, Tickets & the North York Transit Plan

The CNE runs Aug 21 – Sep 7, 2026 at Exhibition Place. Advance tickets, free Air Show and concerts, plus the exact transit and best-day plan for a North York day trip.
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The Princes Gates, the landmark entrance to Exhibition Place and the CNE
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CNE 2026: Dates, Tickets & the North York Transit Plan

The CNE runs Aug 21 – Sep 7, 2026 at Exhibition Place. Advance tickets, free Air Show and concerts, plus the exact transit and best-day plan for a North York day trip.
Alexander the Great Parkette fountain and Greek colonnade in Greektown on the Danforth
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Taste of the Danforth 2026: A Subway Day Trip from North York

Taste of the Danforth returns August 7-9, 2026 — free admission on Danforth Ave, Broadview to Jones. The full schedule, hours, and the subway route from North York.
Runner on Don Valley trail in North York
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Running in North York: Routes, Races & Groups 2026

Best running trails, group runs, races, and beginner programs in North York — Don Valley trails, Running Room groups, Sporting Life 10K.

Browse North York's 2026 holiday guides

Every major holiday and observance we've covered this year, in date order. Useful when you're planning ahead or looking back at how a particular weekend played out.

Coming up — May 2026

  • Mother's Day 2026 in North York — Sunday May 10. Auberge du Pommier prix-fixe, free Toronto Botanical Garden Mother's Day Market, Reggae Brunch on Finch, plus florists, cakes and afternoon tea.
  • Victoria Day 2026 long weekend — May 16–18. Ashbridges Bay fireworks, Aga Khan Museum three-day programming, Black Creek's Once Upon a Time fairytale festival, Edwards Gardens free Holiday Monday, and what's open/closed.

Earlier in 2026

  • Vaisakhi 2026 — April 11–26. Khalsa Day Parade, free langar at North York gurdwaras, Punjabi restaurants, Gerrard India Bazaar shopping, and Sikh Heritage Month.
  • Easter 2026 in North York — April 3–5. Egg hunts, Easter brunch (Auberge du Pommier, Old Mill, Casa Loma), Costco chocolate deals, and what was open Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
  • Passover 2026 in North York — March 29 – April 9. Community Seders (Bernard Betel Centre, JRCC, Chabad), kosher catering, Bathurst corridor shopping, and family events.
  • March Break 2026 — March 14–20. Free activities, day camps, indoor fun, outdoor trails, and family day trips.
  • St. Patrick's Day 2026 — March 14–15. Pub specials on the Yonge corridor, Toronto parade, Irish food deals, family events, and shopping for green gear.
  • Blood Moon (total lunar eclipse) 2026 — March 3. Top 5 viewing spots in North York, exact times (totality at 6:04 AM), gear guide, and post-eclipse food picks.
  • Lunar New Year 2026 — February 17 (Year of the Horse). Family-friendly events, hotpot & dim sum spots, where to buy lanterns and zodiac decor.
  • Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr 2026 — February 18 onward. Iftar spots, Eid bazaars, prayer times, halal restaurants, and community events.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to do in North York?

Things to do in North York this spring include the Khalsa Day Parade on April 26 during Vaisakhi, cherry blossom viewing at Earl Bales Park and High Park from late April into early May, and Mother's Day brunch on May 10 at Auberge du Pommier and the Toronto Botanical Garden. Our events hub tracks every major celebration — from Sikh Heritage Month events through to Canada Day festivals at Mel Lastman Square.

What to do in North York today?

For today's options, check our This Weekend hub which is refreshed weekly with ranked picks like the Mother's Day brunch & florist guide, the Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition at Downsview, and the Game On! exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum. We also feature free drop-in skating, swimming, and sports schedules at North York community centres so you can find something within the next few hours.

What to do in North York Toronto?

North York is Toronto's second-largest downtown, and things to do here range from the Aga Khan Museum and Ontario Science Centre to the Toronto Botanical Garden, Black Creek Pioneer Village, and Edwards Gardens. Our guides also cover the new Line 5 Eglinton LRT corridor with stop-by-stop recommendations for food, parks, and cultural venues right along the route.

What's on in York this weekend?

What's on in York (North York) this weekend is featured as card #1 on our events hub and updated every Friday. Current highlights include Mother's Day brunch & florists for Sunday May 10, the Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition at Downsview, and the Aga Khan Museum's Game On! gaming retrospective. See the full ranked list on our This Weekend page.

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