Toronto is packed with things to do this weekend! From the CNE and concerts to food festivals, markets, art events, and family-friendly fun, here are some of the best events happening across the city.

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1. CNE

It isn't summer in Toronto without the Canadian National Exhibition! Get ready for thrilling rides, wacky foods, vendors, live music, and so much more.

Where: Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Blvd)

When: August 21st - September 7th, 2026

Price: Starting at $25

Category: Family-friendly

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2. Ed Sheeran: LOOP Tour

Experience Ed Sheeran’s LOOP Tour with chart-topping hits, massive stadium production, and performances from special guests Myles Smith, Lukas Graham, and BIIRD.

Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way)

When: August 20th - 22nd, 2026

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Date-Friends

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3. Yorkville Murals 2026

A vibrant celebration of public art featuring large-scale murals, immersive installations, live painting, art talks, dance battles, pop-up shops, music, and a block party.

Where: Yorkville Ave (from Bellair St to Hazelton Ave)

When: August 22nd - 23rd, 2026

Price: Free to attend

Category: Date-Friends

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4. Foodville Festival

Celebrate African, Caribbean and Afro-Latin food, music and culture with food vendors, DJs, live performances, chef showcases and a headline performance by MOLIY.

Where: Allan A. Lamport Stadium (1155 King St W)

When: August 22nd, 2026 (12 pm - 11 pm)

Price: Pass options vary

Category: Family-friendly

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5. Jimmy Eat World & PUP

Jimmy Eat World and Toronto’s own PUP are teaming up for a huge night of live rock music, with special guest Ratboys joining the lineup.

Where: RBC Amphitheatre (909 Lake Shore Blvd W)

When: August 23rd, 2026 (5 pm)

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Family-friendly

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6. SankofaFest

Expect live performances, DJs, runway shows, food, and interactive experiences. Don’t miss the free Saturday night concert headlined by R&B star Mýa.

Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St E)

When: August 21st - 23rd, 2026

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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7. 15th Annual Afro Carib Fest

Celebrate Afro-Caribbean culture through live music, dance, art, food and interactive family-friendly activities at this award-winning community festival.

Where: Thomson Memorial Park (1005 Brimley Rd, Scarborough)

When: August 22nd - 23rd, 2026

Price: Free to attend

Category: Family-friendly

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8. Sauga Artisan Festival

Discover original art, handmade goods, artisan food, and creative small businesses at this community festival celebrating local talent and craftsmanship.

Where: Port Credit Memorial Park (40 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga)

When: August 22nd, 2026 (12 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free to attend, product prices vary

Category: Family-friendly

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9. Dino Run at The Bentway

Kids can join lively Dino Specialists for songs, stories, games and a playful mission to track down runaway dinosaurs in this interactive family adventure.

Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd)

When: August 22nd, 2026 (10 am)

Price: Starting at $25

Category: Family-friendly

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10. Toronto Sunday Market: Back to School

Get ready for the school year with local vendors offering vintage finds, handmade goods, collectibles, food and unique back-to-school finds.

Where: The Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen St W)

When: August 23rd, 2026 (11 am – 4 pm)

Price: Free to attend, prices onsite vary

Category: Family-friendly

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11. Kreate Market at STACKT

Shop unique handmade products, locally crafted goods, art, accessories and specialty finds from local creatives at this outdoor Toronto market.

Where: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St)

When: August 22nd, 2026 (12 pm – 6 pm)

Price: Free to attend, prices onsite vary

Category: Family-friendly

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12. Patty Party at the Toronto Zoo

Celebrate Scarborough with a one-day patty party featuring local favourites like Fahmee Bakery, Patty King and Singh’s Trini Vibes, plus the launch of a limited-edition Scarborough patty plush.

Where: Toronto Zoo, SRT Zoomobile Station (Near Tundra Trek)

When: August 22nd, 2026 (10 am – 2 pm)

Price: Free with Zoo Admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.