Get ready for another amazing week in Toronto. There are so many fun events happening so make sure you keep reading!

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1. Fan Expo

Fan Expo returns to Toronto this month with celebrities, cosplay, panel talks, and so much more! Some of the big stars coming include Mike Tyson, Michael J Fox, and Ewan McGregor.

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

When: August 21st to 24th, 2025

Price: Starting at $30

Category: Family-friendly

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2. The Origin of Light Drone Show

This week, Toronto's skyline becomes the stage for a magical night, blending live orchestra, cinematic drones and immersive visuals. Enjoy a breathtaking drone show while a live string orchestra reimagines a 14-song score of contemporary music. Above, a breathtaking drone show lights up the night sky. 

Where: Fort York National Historic Site (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9)

When: August 19th, 2025

Price: Starting at $50

Category: Date/Friends

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3. Toronto Treasures at Old City Hall

Do you have a cherished object that might hold a piece of Toronto’s history? Head over to Old City Hall this Saturday for a special chance to uncover the stories behind your heirlooms with the help of a museum expert. Plus, while you’re there, take in the stunning interiors of one of Toronto’s most iconic buildings. Be sure to pre-register your objects in advance!

Where: Old City Hall (60 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2M3)

When: August 23rd, 2025 (10 am - 3 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

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4. TRCA Butterfly Festival

Check out this free event to celebrate butterflies as they embark on an epic journey to Mexico over the winter months. Visitors will get the chance to learn more about their 4,000km migration, go on a guided butterfly walk, and more!

Where: Tommy Thompson Park (1 Leslie St, Toronto, ON M4M 3M2)

When: August 23rd, 2025 (10 am - 3 pm)

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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5. Doggie Fest Summer Carnival

Calling all dog owners! This is definitely not an event that you want to miss. Expect a day filled with exciting activities, fun, and bonding with your furry friends. Some of the highlights include paw painting, a dog pool, free nail trim, and more!

Where: Roundhouse Park (255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9)

When: August 23rd, 2025

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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6. ROM Third Tuesday Nights Free

Did you know that the Museum is free for everyone on the third Tuesday night of each month. Tickets are released 2 weeks prior to the event, and walk-ins are not available. Don’t miss this opportunity to see amazing exhibits for free!

Where: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6

When: August 19th, 2025

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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7. TAIWANfest

This is an annual cultural festival that explores the connections between Taiwan, Canada, and the world. Visitors can enjoy live performances, films, culinary programs, workshops, and more. 

Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8)

When: August 22nd to 24th, 2025

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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8. CNE

The Canadian National Exhibition is back! Get ready for thrilling rides, wacky foods, vendors, live music, and so much more.

Where: Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: August 15th to September 1st, 2025

Price: Starting at $25

Category: Family-friendly

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9. Yorkville Murals

Yorkville Murals transforms Yorkville Avenue into a vibrant, interactive cultural playground. Visitors can expect a weekend packed with creativity and connection: large-scale murals, inflatable art, immersive installations, live painting, thought-provoking art talks, high-energy dance battles, pop-up shops, music, and a lively evening block party.

Where: Yorkville Avenue (Bellair Street to Hazelton Avenue)

When: August 23rd and 24th, 2025

Price: Free entry

Category: Date/Friends

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10. Jonas Brothers

Calling all Jonas Brothers fans! Whether you're an OG fan, or love their newer music, this is a must-see concert. They're also bringing Jonascon to Toronto which is free for all concert ticket holders.

Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3)

When: August 21st, 2025

Price: Starting at $70

Category: Date/Friends

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11. Tate McRae: Miss Possessive Tour

Tate McRae is bringing her Miss Possessive Tour to Toronto this week. Don’t miss the chance to see this Canadian pop singer live!

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5J 3A5)

When: August 19th and 20th, 2025

Price: Starting at $250
Category: Date/Friends

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12. Sankofa Day

Join Sankofa Square for a free, full-day celebration and historic cultural milestone that welcomes everyone to a dynamic day of culture, art, and community.

Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5B 2R8)

When: August 23rd, 2025

Price: Free

Category: Friends

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13. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade Tour

Get ready to live out all of your early-2000s dreams! My Chemical Romance is performing at Rogers Centre this week and it’s definitely not a concert that you want to miss.

Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3)

When: August 22nd, 2025
Price: Starting at $190

Category: Date/Friends

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Community Events

1. Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists

Where art meets sneakers! This exhibition explores how artists like KAWS, Takashi Murakami, and Virgil Abloh are redefining art, fashion, and culture through sneaker design.

Where: Bata Shoe Museum (327 Bloor St. W. Toronto, ON M5S 1W7)

When: Open Daily (10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

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2. Alison Krauss and Union Station, Jerry Douglas & Willie Watson - Arcadia Tour

Bluegrass legends Alison Krauss & Union Station return with new music and a stunning live show! Joined by Jerry Douglas & Willie Watson, this tour brings their timeless sound to the stage once again. Don’t miss it!

Where: Massey Hall (178 Victoria St, Toronto, ON M5B 1T7)

When: August 19th, 2025 (7:30 PM – 10:30 PM)

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3. Kidz Bop Live! - Certified BOP Tour

Get ready to sing and dance! KIDZ BOP is bringing their Certified BOP Tour to Budweiser Stage on August 21 at 6:00 PM. Fun for the whole family!

Where: Budweiser Stage (909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3L3)

When: August 21st, 2025 (6:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

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4. Nine Inch Nails - Peel It Back Tour 2025

Nine Inch Nails returns with their Peel It Back 2025 Tour, hitting Scotiabank Arena on August 23, 2025! Don’t miss this legendary band live.

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 3A5)

When: August 23rd, 2025 (7:30 PM – 10:30 PM)

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5. Dear Ms. Kitt

ome see Dear Ms. Kitt, a heartfelt family drama, playing August 20 - 24 in Native Earth’s Aki Studio, in Toronto! After nearly a decade abroad, Nina, an estranged singer returns home only to discover she’s inherited more than she expected. Forced to confront a past she tried to forget, Nina has to learn to forgive before it’s too late. Dear Ms. Kitt is a stirring family drama about guilt, identity and accountability, held together with a little girl’s love of Eartha Kitt. The hardest stage to stand on is at home.

Where: Native Earth's Aki Theatre (585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7)

When: August 20th to 24th, 2025

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