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This fall, the Toronto Waterfront will be hosting an exciting lineup of fun events, from outdoor festivals to art and cultural celebrations. Here are 8 of the best events happening at Toronto’s Waterfront that you need to mark on your calendar.
1. Toronto Waterfront Festival
Head over to Sugar Beach for the Toronto Waterfront Festival and celebrate the last weekend of summer. For 2-days, enjoy cultural activities, food, live music, pop-up entertainment, watch the Canine Watersports Competition, meet the Army and Navy, and more.
Where: Sugar Beach (11 Dockside Dr, Toronto, ON M5A 0B6)
When: September 14th-15th, 2024
September 14th: 10 am - 7 pm
September 15th: 10 am - 6 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
2. Harbourfront Night Market
The Harbourfront Night Market is a free 2-day outdoor summer market featuring culinary delights, food trucks, and artisanal crafts. Featured vendors include Arirang Hotdog, Kono Pizza, Food From East, and more. Celebrating food and community spirit, don't miss this exciting event!
Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8)
When: September 14th-15th, 2024
September 14th: 2 pm - 11 pm
September 15th: 2 pm - 8 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. Toronto International Festival of Authors
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) will be taking place at the Harbourfront Centre. This 11-day event helps to connect and inspire through storytelling, offering book lovers bold and accessible literary experiences. This year's lineup of conversations, readings, masterclasses, performances, and exhibits at TIFA explores the theme of "writing home," focusing on books and stories about home, as well as the ideas, cultures, and conflicts that shape its meaning.
Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8)
When: September 19th-29th, 2024
Price: Free & Ticketed events
Category: Family-friendly
4. The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery Exhibits
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery is delighted to announce its upcoming exhibition season with two solo presentations of works by Swedish visual artist Lap-See Lam and Canadian multidisciplinary artist Charles Campbell. Through immersive installations, both artists reflect on concepts relating to memory, movement, and the ocean. The exhibitions run from September 21st, 2024, to March 2nd, 2025. Admission is free.
Where: The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery (231 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8)
When: September 21st, 2024 - March 2nd, 2025
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
5. The Bentway Dominoes
Dominoes is a day-long event where audiences can watch the creation of a 2.5km domino route across the city and witness the dramatic “fall” of the giant dominoes. This larger-than-life moving sculpture spans multiple downtown neighborhoods, bringing communities together for a day-long event to set up and topple over giant dominoes.
Where: Fort York National Historic Site to the waterfront
When: September 22nd, 2024 (1 pm - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
6. Roller Skating Party
Join The Bentway's Roller Skate Party under the Gardiner, featuring a figure-eight trail, live DJs, food trucks, a bar and skate gear rentals from SUSO Skate Co. Plus, browse vintage and handmade items at the Hippie Market with 20+ vendors. This event is perfect for skaters of all levels!
Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9)
When: September 27th, 2024 (5 pm - 10 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
7. Nuit Blanche at the Waterfront
Toronto’s Waterfront will be the central hub for this year’s Nuit Blanche, featuring pop-up performances, interactive experiences, and talks, making it a prime spot for this night long celebration.
Where: The Waterfront: Little Norway Park to Sherbourne Common
When: October 5th-6th, 2024 (7 pm - 7 am)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. Music Garden Performances
Experience the symphony of lights at Toronto's Music Garden on October 12th and 19th, featuring two surprise performances. Lighting installations will sync with music through microphone technology, creating a magical and dynamic show. The Toronto Music Garden will transform into an enchanting experience you don’t want to miss. This project has been funded by the City of Toronto's Main Street Innovation Fund, as part of Government of Canada support through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Where: Toronto Music Garden (479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8)
When: October 12th & 19th, 2024 (7 pm - 8 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Be sure to visit the Toronto Waterfront this fall and explore their exciting lineup of events! Click here for the full list and for more details.
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