Things to Do in North York — something's happening today.
Events, food, recreation, and nature in North York, Toronto. Curated weekly. Delivered Fridays.
Today's pick
All weekend picks →The one thing worth your time in North York right now — curated across seasonal, cultural, nature, and sports happenings.
Water Lantern Festival · Sep 18–20
Water Lantern Festival 2026 — Downsview Park lights up for three nights
Sep 18–20, gates 4:30 p.m. Three separately ticketed evenings at Downsview Park — a floating lantern, decorating kit and LED candle with every $42.99 ticket, live music, food trucks and a lantern launch on the pond at dusk.
Local events
All events →Seasonal celebrations, cultural festivals, and community happenings in North York.
Recreation & sports
All schedules →Drop-in schedules for skating, swimming, basketball, badminton, pickleball, and soccer — updated daily from Toronto.ca.
Local food
All guides →22 guides to the best food in North York — Korean BBQ, hot pot, sushi, dim sum, ramen, and more along Yonge Street.
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Nature & outdoors
All trails →Trails, parks, and seasonal guides to North York's ravine system, Edwards Gardens, and the Don Valley.
Salmon Run 2026
When and where to watch salmon spawn in North York — peak is the first two weeks of October.
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