August is an exciting month in Toronto. With fun festivals to the return of the CNE, here are the biggest events taking place this August in Toronto.

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1. Canadian National Exhibition 

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is back this month. Only here for 18 days, this end-of-summer event features live entertainment, rides, games, concerts, and cool food vendors too! Click here for the best CNE 2024 food trucks to visit this year. 

Where: Exhibition Place (210 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: August 16th-September 2nd, 2024 

Price: Prices start from $22.12

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

2. Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade

The highly anticipated Toronto Caribbean Carnival Parade will be taking place on August 3rd at Exhibition Place and Lakeshore Boulevard. There will be thousands of masqueraders, so you’re in for a treat! 

Where: Exhibition Place and Lakeshore Boulevard

When: August 3rd, 2024 (8 am - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

3. Fan Expo 

Fan Expo is coming to Toronto in August! This is Canada’s largest comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming event. This 4-day event will be filled with comics, cosplay, anime, and special guests. 

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6)

When: August 22nd-25th, 2024

August 22nd: 4 pm - 9 pm 

August 23rd: 10 am - 7 pm

August 24th: 10 am - 7 pm

August 25th: 10 am - 5 pm

Price: Prices start from $15 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

4. National Bank Open 

The National Bank Open returns on August 4th! Check out this tennis tournament and see some of your favourite star tennis players. Head on out and see who comes out victorious. 

Where: Sobeys Stadium (1 Shoreham Dr, North York, ON M3N 3A6)

When: August 4th-12th, 2024 

Price: Prices start from $20 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

5. TD JerkFest 

Experience the ultimate Caribbean vibes at TD JerkFest happening this month! Enjoy amazing food, music, performances and more at this 3-day festival. Important to note is that this will be a cashless site. 

Where: Centennial Park (256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke, Canada, M9C 5N3)

When: August 9th-11th, 2024

Price: Prices start from $10

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for the website. 

6. Korea Town Street Festival

The Korea Town BIA is hosting it’s first-ever Korea Town Street Festival this month. Happening on August 10th, there will be delicious food, family-friendly activities, performances, and so much more. 

Where: On Euclid Ave, from Bloor St W, to Oscar Ryan Lane

When: August 10th, 2024 (4 pm - 10 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

7. Toronto Concerts 

There are a ton of concerts happening in Toronto this month that you don't want to miss. Click here for all the best concerts happening in August.

8. Smoke-A-Palooza 

Smoke-A-Palooza is happening on August 10th! This 1-day event will feature free poutine, games, a beverage garden, the largest poutine eating competition in the world, and more. 

Where: Yonge-Dundas Square, soon to be Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2R8)

When: August 10th, 2024 (11 am - 11 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

9. 75th Canadian International Air Show

The Canadian International Air Show is back for its 75th year with an incredible aerial performance. This year’s show will feature the Royal Air Forces Red Arrows, Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the United States Air Forces F-22 Raptor. 

Where: 1095 Lakeshore Blvd W, Toronto, Ontario

When: August 31st-September 2nd, 2024 (12 pm - 3:40 pm)

Price: Prices start from $80

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

10. Waterfront Night Market 

The Waterfront Night Market is the ultimate hotspot for foodies. Enjoy delicious food, culture, interactive entertainment and more.

Where: 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3, Canada

When: August 9th-11th, 2024

August 9th: 6 pm - 12 am 

August 10th: 4 pm - 12 am 

August 11th: 4 pm - 11 pm 

Price: Prices start from $16.95

Category: 19+ on select days 

Click here for the website.

11. T.U. Jazz Fest

The 10th annual T.U. Jazz Fest is back this month. There will be free live music, a world eats market, masterclasses, and fun activities perfect for the whole family. 

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)

When: August 30th-September 2nd, 2024

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website.

12. Todotoronto Events 

Todotoronto will be hosting an exciting lineup of events this month. Click here for all of our upcoming events! 

13. Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy

The Toronto International BuskerFest is a 4-day festival that you don’t want to miss. Perfect for all ages and featuring circus artistry, daredevils, music, yummy food, and more, you’re in for a great time. Admission is by donation in support of Epilepsy Toronto.

Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)

When: August 30th-September 2nd, 2024

August 30th-September 1st: 12 pm – 11 pm

September 2nd: 12 pm – 7 pm

Price: Admission by donation 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

14. Island Eats Food Festival

Island Eats Food Festival will be taking place at Mel Lastman Square and will feature fun activities, entertainment, 3 dozen food and beverage pavilions, live music, performances, a marketplace and more. 

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

15. Veld Music Festival

Get ready for the return of the Veld Music Festival this month! This popular 3-day music festival will feature an impressive lineup of artists, like Alan Walker, Alesso, and many more. Don't miss out on one of the hottest music festivals of the season!

Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5)

When: August 2nd-4th, 2024

Price: Prices start from $200s

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for the website.

16. Electric Island 

Electric Island is happening on August 9th to 10th at Woodbine Park! This epic music festival will be filled with several different artists, DJs, and more. Get ready for a day of fun!

Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)

When: August 9th-10th, 2024 (Doors open at 2:30 pm)

Price: Prices start from $81.35

Category: 19+

Click here for the website. 

17. Taste of Manila 

Don’t miss Taste of Manila happening this month. There will be amazing Filipino cuisine, entertainment, music, dance, and many more! 

Where: Corner of Bathurst St & Wilson Ave

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 (Starts at 9 am)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

18. 13th Annual Afro-Carib Fest

The 13th annual Afro-Carib Fest is a free 2-day festival that helps to celebrate the diverse cultures of African and Caribbean communities through music, dance, and delicious food. There will be over 80 vendors, a cultural parade, a kid’s zone, raffle draws with prizes, live performances and much more! 

Where: Thomson Memorial Park (1005 Brimley Road Toronto, ON M1P 3E9)

When: August 24th-25th, 2024 (12 pm - 9 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

19. Toronto Dragon Festival 

The Toronto Dragon Festival is coming to Toronto this month at Nathan Phillips Square. Get ready for 2 days filled with delicious Asian street food, lion dances, live performances, martial arts demonstration, a kid’s zone and more. 

Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)

When: August 30th-September 1st, 2024 

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

20. Leslieville Block Fest

The ultimate neighbourhood block party is coming to town! Enjoy local breweries, artisans and delicious food at this 1-day street party. 

Where: Dundas Street East from Logan Ave to Carlaw Ave 

When: August 24th, 2024 (1 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Prices start from $31.59

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for more information. 

21. Yorkville Murals 

Check out Yorkville Murals this month. This is Toronto's most captivating art and muralism festival. Back for its 6th year, this year's theme will be a second iteration of the theme No Empty Spaces. There will be captivating murals, inflatables, art installations, live painting, art talks, music, dance battles, pop-up shops, an evening block party, and much more!

Where: Yorkville Avenue from Bellair Street to Hazelton Avenue

When: August 24th-25th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

22. Toronto Chinatown Festival 

The Toronto Chinatown Festival returns for its 24th year. This 2-day festival will feature cultural performances, dragon & lion dance, street food vendors and much more! 

Where: Spadina Avenue, between St. Andrew Street and Sullivan Street.

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 

August 17th: 12 pm – 11 pm

August 18th: 12 pm – 8 pm

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

23. Civic Holiday Fireworks at Canada’s Wonderland 

Catch the fireworks during the Civic Holiday at Canada’s Wonderland. Spend the day enjoying the rides, games and catch the fireworks display in the evening. The fireworks display typically lasts for 15 minutes and starts at 10 pm and will feature more than 6,000 colourful explosions, reaching heights of more than 800 feet. 

Where: 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON L6A 1S6

When: August 4th, 2024 (Fireworks starts at 10 pm)

Price: Tickets start from $29.99

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

24. Toronto Food Truck Festival 

Toronto Food Truck Festival is back for another year! Admission is free and there will be a ton of different food vendors, entertainment, live-eating challenges, and more. 

Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)

When: August 2nd-5th, 2024 

August 2nd: 5 pm - 10 pm

August 3rd-4th: 12 pm - 10 pm

August 5th: 12 pm - 8 pm

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

25. Wheels on Danforth 

Wheels on Danforth is back this month! This 1-day event will feature 100's of classics, hot rods, muscle cars, tuners, movie cars, race cars, and more. Plus, there will be yummy food, a kid’s zone, live entertainment, and a vendors marketplace. 

Where: 3400 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1E1

When: August 17th, 2024 (11 am - 10 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

26. Toronto Korean Festival 

The Toronto Korean Festival is the biggest Korean festival in Canada and its back this month. Taking place at Mel Lastman Square, this 3-day event will feature delicious food, performances, market vendors, K-music, chimek garden, and more. 

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)

When: August 23rd-25th, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

27. Toronto Patty Fest 

The 2nd annual Toronto Patty Fest is back this month! Enjoy a variety of patties from different patty shops, music and more. 

Where: 1531 Eglinton Ave W, Toronto, ON M6E 2G8

When: August 3rd, 2024 (12 pm - 5 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

28. Play on the Runway 

This month, the Downsview Airport Lands will be transformed into a fun playground for everyone to enjoy. The historic 2km runway will be filled with exciting performances, stunning display of gigantic kites, yummy food trucks, spectacular views and more. Plus, don’t forget to bring your bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, unicycles, tricycles, or strollers and stroll along the open tarmac. 

Where: 8 Hanover Road Toronto, ON M3K 1L3

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 (12 pm - 5 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

29. Toronto Flower Market 

The Toronto Flower Market is back this month and will only be here for 2 more times. Shop for some of the prettiest flowers and get to support local florists and growers. 

Where: 1001 Queen Street West

When: August 17th, 2024 (10 am - 3 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

30. Watch an Outdoor Movie 

A ton of free outdoor movies are happening this month! Click here for all the best spots to catch an outdoor movie for free. 

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