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Toronto Cha Raja Festival

Mel Lastman Square — <div dir='auto'> <p><strong>Toronto Cha Raja 2026</strong></p> <p>Experience the vibrant spirit of India through this community celebration of Toronto Cha Raja – <em>Ganesh Utsav, </em>a festival honouring Lord Ganesha, known as the remover of obstacles and the god of new beginnings.</p> <p>From the energetic beats of <strong>dhol-tasha</strong> (Indian drums) and graceful dance shows to the taste

Sun Sep 20 · 0.2 km away

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Toronto Wellness Festival

Mel Lastman Square — <div dir='auto'> <div> <div> <h2>The Toronto Wellness Festival brings the community together</h2> </div> <div> <div> <p><strong>The Toronto Wellness Festival (TWF)</strong> is the inaugural urban chapter of the beloved <a href='https://bumifest.ca/' target='_blank' rel='noopener' data-saferedirecturl='https://www.google.com/url?q=https://bumifest.ca/&source=gmail&ust=1780752394071000&usg=AOvVaw14W

Fri Sep 25 · 0.2 km away

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North York Diwali Fest: Festival Of Lights 2026

Mel Lastman Square — <p><span class='x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u' dir='auto'>Join us for our amazing family-friendly community <strong>North York Diwali Fest (Festival of Lights) NYDF 2026!</strong><br class='html-br' /><br class='html-br' /><strong>NYDF (Festival of Lights)</str

Fri Oct 23 · 0.2 km away

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The Last Horrah

Leah Posluns Theatre — The Last Horrah

Sun Sep 6 · 2.4 km away

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An Evening of Award-Winning Improv with the Monkey Toast Players

Leah Posluns Theatre — An Evening of Award-Winning Improv with the Monkey Toast Players

Fri Sep 18 · 2.4 km away

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Steam Era Labour Day Weekend

John Mckenzie House — Steam-Era is this Labour Day weekend! Join us for four unforgettable days at Steam-Era 2026, one of Canada’s premier heritage machinery shows. Presented by the Ontario Steam & Antique Preservers Association, Steam-Era brings history to life with working displays, exciting demonstrations, and family

Fri Sep 4 · 0.6 km away

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Oakville Historical Society - Art in My Garden

John Mckenzie House — Enjoy an afternoon of art appreciation. Meet 70 artists sharing 100’s of art originals across 35 gardens. Local artists’ work will be on display at the Thomas House porch (located in Lakeside Park) and the Steve Nease cartoon collection at OHS office (located at 110 King Street) is featured.

Sat Sep 12 · 0.6 km away

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Oakville Historical Society – Art in My Garden

John Mckenzie House — <p>Enjoy an afternoon of art appreciation. Meet 70 artists sharing 100’s of art originals across 35 gardens. Local artists’ work...</p>\n

Sat Sep 12 · 0.6 km away

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Oakville Historical Society Speaker Night - "What Our Buildings Say About Us"

John Mckenzie House — The Oakville Historical Society i s pleased to announce the speaker for our September 16th “Speaker Night”, presented by Shannon Kyles. Ms. Kyles will share how each new wave of settlement in Ontario reflects not only the economic differences between one decade and the next, but the way in which our

Wed Sep 16 · 0.6 km away

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Glengarry Fencibles Trust - 200th Anniversary Celebration of the College of Iona, 1826

John Mckenzie House — On September 19, 2026, you are invited to join us in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the formal opening of Ontario’s first college, located at the Bishop’s House in St Raphaels. The decision to establish the “College of Iona” was driven by missionary priest Alexander Macdonell, who had a drivi

Sat Sep 19 · 0.6 km away

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Free Virtual History Lectures with the Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum

John Mckenzie House — We invite you to join virtually us this fall for the Diefenbunker Museum’s 5th annual Cold War Speaker Series! In this series of free events, you will hear from experts sharing insights into Canada’s Cold War history. All lectures are free to attend, and open to all! Advance registration is require

Thu Sep 24 · 0.6 km away

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Oakville Historical Society - Culture Days

John Mckenzie House — Come visit the Thomas House (in Lakeside Park) and experience 1830s pioneer living! Taste Welsh cakes from the griddle, try historical kids games, explore daily chores and try out some of the gadgets of the time.

Sat Oct 3 · 0.6 km away

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Free Virtual History Lectures with the Diefenbunker: Canada's Cold War Museum

Thu Oct 15 · 0.6 km away

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12th annual Duende International Flamenco Festival

Sponsored — This November, the Aga Khan Museum's 12th annual Duende International Flamenco Festival celebrates the art form's rich traditions and its remarkable evolution across cultures. → November 18–22 → Tickets on sale now → agakhanmuseum.org/duende2026

November 18–22 · 7.9 km away

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Daily errands234 nearby

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Walkable core255 close-by

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What Scout's hearing around the neighbourhood

Xola Xola serves authentic Mexican cuisine in the Beach neighborhood.

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Main Street Library A new 11-storey development has been approved near the Main Street Library.

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Jazz Festival The Jazz Festival in Toronto offers a mobile-first option to support local musicians.

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Local fashion studio A new fashion studio has opened in Toronto after years of planning, offering creative workshops and bespoke services.

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The Cellar The Cellar is offering informal outdoor dining without reservations this summer.

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Moxie's Fairview Mall Moxie's Fairview Mall offers late-night casual dining with outdoor patio options and online ordering for take-out and delivery.

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Dum Pukht (Markham) Dum Pukht in Markham offers a variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes, with a focus on authentic flavors and traditional cooking methods.

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Willowdale Park Willowdale Park is the neighbourhood's spot for a walk or some fresh air.

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Trio 3 Locals mention Trio 3 as a neighbourhood favourite.

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Church Avenue Ask locals what's worth seeing nearby and Church Avenue comes up.

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Updated September 4, 2026

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