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We’re here for another fun-filled month and September is hitting the mark with all the things to do in Toronto. Don’t mind us, we’ll be outdoors this month, enjoying all the exciting things in Toronto from outdoor concerts, activities and more.
Toronto is gearing up for a big month and there’s so much to get excited about. And boy, we have a list for you!
Here are 30 of the best things to do in Toronto this September:
The final day of the Toronto Dragon Festival is on the first day of September during the long weekend!
The festival will feature showcases of the captivating lion and dragon dances, alongside “the awe-inspiring spectacle of acrobatic lion dances on high poles”. Plus, there will be a beer garden for those who want to enjoy a beverage or two.
When: September 1st from 11 AM to 10 PM
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W
Cost: Free
From games to delicious Caribbean classics like Doubles, Patty, Jerk Chicken and Ginger Beer – the Caribbean Street Food Festival has it all.
Head over to Stackt Market on the 1st – entry is free!
When: September 1st from 12 PM to 10 PM
Where: Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St
Cost: Free
What better way to spend your long weekend than with an all-day dance party on the beach?
Promise Cherry Beach is a fun-filled daytime summer electronic music festival series “that has been a cherished fixture on the Cherry Beach Park waterfront for 24 years,” according to organizers.
This annual event has a fully licensed beach bar and a stacked lineup of DJs ready to spin incredible tunes all day long.
When: September 2nd, 2024, 4 PM to 11 PM
Where: Cherry Beach, 1 Cherry Street
Cost: $50.96+
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, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th & 24th, 2024
Where: 8 Market Street
Cost: Free
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
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, 8th, 12th & 15th, 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 September 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
Corn shucking, hog and chicken calling, line dancing – does it get any better than that?
Riverdale Farm Fall Festival is the perfect place to get ready for the sights and sounds of fall. Bring the family, it’s free to attend.
When: September 7th & 8th, 2024
Where: Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester St
Cost: Free
Get ready and come hungry! Taste of the Junction returns this September with over 20 different vendors participating.
On September 7th from 12 PM to 9 PM, Taste of the Junction will take over 51 Vine Avenue and all are welcome to indulge in mouthwatering foodie creations, drinks and more.
When: September 7 from 12 PM to 9 PM
Where: Jackson Place – 51 Vine Avenue, The Junction, Toronto
Cost: Free
You don’t want to miss out on Tems performing in Toronto! She will be here for two nights and tickets are still on sale.
When: September 7th & 8th, 2024 at 7 PM
Where: History
Cost: $216.59+
Infused with the rhythm, flavour and soul of Trinidad and Tobago, this festival is where you’ll want to be for fun, food and celebration.
The food is sure to be mouth-watering and the vibes will be high!
When: September 7th & 8th, 2024
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W
Cost: Free
Get your tickets to watch Kehlani live in person, singing her hit singles during her Crash World Tour.
When: September 11th, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: $69.50+
Looking for some fun ideas to close out summer in September? Toronto’s harbourfront will have a two-day night market you’re not going to want to miss out on. The Harbourfront Night Market will feature a lineup of eclectic food trucks, artisanal crafts and more. The best part? Admission is free!
When: September 14th & 15th, 2024
Where: Public Square, 235 Queens Quay West
Cost: Free admission
The second last Toronto Flower Market of the season is happening in September so don’t miss your chance!
The market will have plenty of vendors selling beautiful blooms, a great way to spend a day with friends.
The ROM is free or everyone on the third Tuesday Night (4:30 PM to 8:30 PM) of each month.
There is no advanced booking necessary to attend, but admission does run on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Where: 100 Queens Park
When: September 17th from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost: Free
For the third year in a row, the Toronto Reference Library is back with stellar deals on thousands of books.
We’re talking rare finds, antiquarian reads, and limited edition books, just to name a few.
And the best part is that prices start at $2.
Where: Beeton Hall, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St
When: September 19th, 9:30 AM to 7 PM, September 20th, 9 AM to 7 PM & September 21st, 9 AM to 4 PM
Cost: Opening day is $3, next two are free to attend
Here’s a secret you’ll have trouble keeping. The internationally renowned ‘all-white’ secret dinner party is coming back to the city this summer. Le Diner en Blanc has announced its return to Toronto at a brand new secret location.
You must dress head-to-toe in white only. And take note, “elegance and originality are key, and prizes will be awarded for the best-dressed,” per organizers.
When: September 19th, 2024
Where: Secret location in Toronto
Cost: TBA
Now this is something worth getting out of your house for! For the first time in North America, this massive public art display of 8,000 human-sized dominoes will weave through Toronto this September.
The world-renowned company Station House Opera is behind this “moving sculpture” and it’s coming to Toronto on September 22nd at The Bentway.
The dominoes will be set up and knocked down over a 2.5 km distance. Visitors are welcome to head down and put their part in the building of the route across the city.
When:
Where: Radius around The Bentway neighbourhood
Cost: Free
Give us a shot of espresso because we’re going to see Sabrina Carpenter at Scotiabank Arena this September.
When: September 25th 2024 at 7 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: $254.10+
Tickets are still available for Twenty One Pilots’ The Clancy World Tour. They’ll be stopping at the Scotiabank Arena on September 27th.
When: September 27th, 2024 at 8 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: $114.75+
It’s time to get ready for the fall season and what better way to celebrate than with a pumpkin festival? The Toronto PumpkinFest is back this October with unlimited midway rides, carnival games, food trucks and a pumpkin patch.
For four days this October, Downsview Park will host the annual Toronto PumpkinFest, welcoming guests from across the city with delicious eats, fun games and of course, pumpkins!
When: September 28th to October 30th, 2024 (select nights) (Nepean starts October 10th)
Where: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Road, Milton, ON & 401 Corkstown Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 8T1
Cost: $28.74+
These free yoga classes at Trillium Park are taught by a certified instructor offering a mix of hatha and vinyasa yoga.
The classes “focus on mindfulness, strengthening the core, and cultivating the connection between the breath and body.”
When: Saturdays until September 29th, 2024 from 10 AM to 11 AM
Where: Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
Cost: Free
The Jays have over ten home games in Toronto in August with tickets in the 500s as low as 20 bucks a pop.
When: Various dates in September
Where: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way
Cost: $20+
The MOCA offers free entry every Friday from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Guests can attend an exhibition, explore the historic building, and enjoy special events on select dates.
When: Fridays from 5 PM to 9 PM
Where: 158 Sterling Road #100
Cost: Free
The Aga Khan Museum welcomes to the public to enjoy free admission on Wednesdays from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Where: 77 Wynford Drive
When: Wednesdays from 4 PM to 8 PM
Cost: Free
ROMWalks is a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of “urban discovery” via the Royal Ontario Museum.
Learn something new! Free walks are scheduled on Sundays at 2 PM and Wednesdays at 6 PM. Each walk’s starting meet point is listed here.
When: Every Sunday at 2 PM & Wednesday at 6 PM in May
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free
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