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It’s officially September! The month where we transition from hot summer days to brisk fall mornings. Hate it or love it, it’s soon approaching. But we can’t let its impending doom keep us from enjoying our lively city. We’ll make the most of it with all the fun things to do in Toronto. Thankfully there’s A LOT to do.
Make the most of this summer season, get your friends and plan your week.
Let’s explore Toronto and all it has to offer.
Market Street is hosting a free summer music series that ends mid-September.
There will be plenty of concerts to choose from including Kaleb Hikele and Gareth Bush.
The full lineup can be found here.
When: September 3rd & 4th 2024
Where: 8 Market Street
Cost: Free
Get your last-minute tickets to the one, the only – USHER! He’s here for two nights and it’s sure to be a memorable one.
When: September 2nd & 3rd, 2024 at 8 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: $97+
Admission to the AGO is free the first Wednesday night of each month, between 6 PM to 9 PM.
Be sure to book your free General Admission tickets online in advance to ensure entry. Tickets are released online at 10 AM the Monday prior to the first Wednesday of every month.
When: September 4th, 2024 from 6 PM to 9 PM
Where: 317 Dundas Street West
Cost: Free
From 12 PM to 8 PM, explore the list of handmade goods and small-batch artisanal foods at the Artisanal at The Well. Enjoy live performances from 2 PM to 6 PM as you discover one-of-a-kind treasures.
Vendors include Pika Pika (Olives, Baklava & Chocolates), Baked by Kelly (Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free & Keto Items), Dahabi (Jewellery), Kala Beauty (Handmade Beauty Products) and more.
When: September 5th, 2024 from 12 PM to 8 PM
Where: The Well – Lower Ground, 486 Front St W
Cost: Free to attend
Tickets are still available to see Anderson .Paak at History. You don’t want to miss it!
When: September 5th, 2024 at 8 PM
Where: History
Cost: $312.98+
TIFF season is here!
The star-studded festival is taking over our city in September! If you’re ready to do some celeb-spotting then you won’t want to miss the outdoor celebration – TIFF Festival Street.
Festival Street will occupy a large stretch of King Street outside of the TIFF Bell Lightbox theatre, from Peter Street to University Avenue and will feature fun, free activities for all ages, including the TIFF Art Market in partnership with Toronto Film School.
The partnership includes “Toronto’s local film festivals and arts organizations will have booths sharing art exhibits, programming information, and more.”
When: September 5th to 8th, 2024
Where: King Street from Peter Street to University Avenue
Cost: Free
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… in Toronto! The start of the 49th annual Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is around the corner and the city will soon be taken over by celebrity visitors, events and must-watch movies.
When: September 5th to 15th, 2024
Where: Various venues
Cost: Varies
The NFL season is right around the corner and we can’t wait. It can be nice to post up on the couch and catch a game, but partying with fellow NFL fans sounds pretty good too. NFL Canada is bringing the party to Toronto, hosting multiple official viewing parties in the city this season.
Guests will have the chance to win official NFL swag, snap pics with the Vince Lombardi Trophy, check out local DJs at select viewing parties, and so much more.
Where: King Taps & Rendezviews
When: September 5th & 6th, 2024
Cost: Reservation required
Get ready for something delicious! The Asianlicious Carnival is coming to Scarborough, with three days of food, performances and a spectacular fireworks show. The carnival is free to attend and is the perfect way to spend a day with friends or family.
When: September 6th to 8th, 2024
Where: Woodside Square, 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough, ON
Cost: Free admission
The Ube Wonderland Filipino Night Market is happening for three days this September from the 6th to the 8th.
The 2024 festivities will take place outside of Scarborough Town Centre by the Best Buy.
The event is put on by Pinay Tayo Toronto “a dedicated community organization that supports Filipino women small business entrepreneurs in the Greater Toronto Area.
When: September 6th to 8th, 2024 from 2 PM to 10 PM
Where: 500 Progress Ave
Cost: Free
Taste of the Kingsway is South Etobicoke’s largest street festival – a weekend of food, music and family entertainment!
Be sure to check out the beverage garden while visiting, too! Local brewer Great Lakes Brewery will be serving up yummy drinks.
Entry is free, so bring the family and have a great time.
When: September 6th to 8th, 2024
Where: Bloor Street West between Prince Edward Dr & Montgomery St
Cost: Free
And there you have it! Welcome to September.
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