Local Events

Q: What to do in North York today?

For today's options, check our This Weekend hub at /local-events/this-weekend/ 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's happening in North York.

Your weekly guide to things to do in North York — festivals, playoff watch parties, cultural events, and family weekends. Updated April 19, 2026.

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This Weekend

Things To Do This Weekend in North York

FIFA World Cup Round of 32, Luminato's Closing Weekend, TD Toronto Jazz Festival — ranked by mass appeal.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 — Canada vs South Africa, where to watch in North York

This weekend · Jul 4–5

FIFA World Cup Round of 32

Sun Jun 28 · Canada vs South Africa, Round of 32 · 3 PM ET · Free on CTV · Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) hosts a R32 match Jul 2

Covered garden patio dining at Auberge du Pommier, a Summerlicious 2026 participant in North York

Jul 3, 2026

Summerlicious North York 2026: All 31 Uptown Restaurants & Prices

Summerlicious North York 2026 runs July 3–19 — the full list of 31 uptown and North York restaurants, three-course prix-fixe prices, and how to book. From $20 lunches to Auberge du Pommier.

Street-festival crowd and fresh mango snack at the TD Salsa in Toronto Festival on St. Clair West

Jul 11, 2026

Salsa on St. Clair 2026: Dates, Street Closure, TTC From North York

TD Salsa on St. Clair returns July 11-12, 2026 — free, two days, St. Clair West closed from Winona Drive to Christie Street. Line 1 to St. Clair West station opens right onto the festival. Here

Nathan Phillips Square and Toronto City Hall, home of the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

Jul 10, 2026

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2026: Dates, Free Admission & Getting There from North York

Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 2026 runs July 10–12 at Nathan Phillips Square — free admission, 400+ juried artists, its 65th edition. Plus the one-subway-line route from North York.

Aerial view of Exhibition Place and the Toronto skyline, site of the Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade

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.

Transit Guide

Eglinton LRT Explorer

What to see, eat, and do at every stop on the new Line 5.

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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.

Year-round guides

This Weekend in North York — refreshed every Friday with the 6 best things to do in the next 72 hours.
Eglinton LRT (Line 5) Guide — stop-by-stop recommendations for food, parks, and cultural venues along the new Eglinton Crosstown corridor.

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.