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Vancouver International Boat Show Fall Marina Show & Sale

Sep 18-20, 2026 Delta

Ongoing

The Vancouver International Boat Show Fall Marina Show & Sale is a new in-water boat show held at the Marina at Hampton Cove in Ladner, Delta. The event showcases over 200 boats,...

Boat Show Fair +4

Mulock Park Grand Opening Weekend

Sep 18-20, 2026 Newmarket, York Region

Ongoing

The Mulock Park Grand Opening Weekend, taking place from September 18 to 20, 2026, celebrates the launch of the new landmark Mulock Park in Newmarket, York Region. This festivity-filled weekend invites the...

Grand Opening Cultural events +7

Eden Mills Writers’ Festival

Sep 18-20, 2026 Eden Mills, Wellington County

Ongoing

The Eden Mills Writers’ Festival is an annual literary event in Wellington County, Canada, celebrating authors and creative writing. For its 38th year, the festival is scheduled from September 18 to 20,...

Writers Festival Literary +6

Stinking Rose Garlic Festival

Sep 19-20, 2026 Chilliwack

Ongoing

The Stinking Rose Garlic Festival is an annual food and music event held in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Taking place for its third straight year on September 19-20, the festival at Fantasy Farms...

Food Festival Garlic +5

North American International Yosakoi Festival (KOKUYOSA)

Sep 19-20, 2026 Lethbridge

Ongoing

The North American International Yosakoi Festival (KOKUYOSA) is a two-day event returning to Lethbridge for its second year. Held at the Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden green space, the festival features an international...

Yosakoi Dance +6

Port Alberni Toy Run

Sep 19-20, 2026 Port Alberni

Ongoing

The 42nd annual Port Alberni Toy Run is a major motorcycle charity event scheduled for September 19–20, 2026, in the Alberni Valley. This long-running community tradition features a mass motorcycle procession that...

Motorcycle Run Charity Event +6

Drayton Entertainment Tribute Concerts

Aug 24 - Oct 24, 2026 Cambridge, Wellington County

Ongoing

Drayton Entertainment presents a series of tribute concerts across Wellington County and surrounding areas from August 24 to October 24, 2026. These performances honor music icons such as Dolly Parton, Buddy Holly,...

Music festival Tribute Concerts +5

Arnie Lipsey: Past. Tense.

Sep 3 - Oct 31, 2026 Aurora

Ongoing

"Arnie Lipsey: Past. Tense." is an art exhibition at the Aurora Cultural Centre featuring 40 canvases that transform black-and-white family photographs into vivid paintings. The collection explores themes of memory, immigration, and...

Art exhibition Painting +5

R+J: Closing Night

Sep 8-20, 2026 Winnipeg

Ongoing

R+J: Closing Night is a unique metatheatrical production by Theatre Projects Manitoba, staged at Prairie Theatre Exchange in Winnipeg from September 8 to 20, 2026. The show immerses the audience in a...

Theatre Performance +5

Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s Fall Fair

Sep 18-20, 2026 Minto

Ongoing

The 168th Harriston-Minto Agricultural Society’s Fall Fair celebrates local farming traditions in Minto with the theme "Harvest Wishes and Pumpkin Kisses." This three-day community event features agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, a parade,...

Agricultural Fair Parade +6

Cumberland Market

Jun 28 - Sep 27, 2026 Cumberland

Ongoing

Cumberland Market is a seasonal farmers’ market held every Sunday at Village Square in Cumberland from June 28 to September 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features local vendors...

Farmers Market Local Food +4

Shreya Ghoshal: The Unstoppable Tour 2026

Sep 1-30, 2026 Toronto

Ongoing

Renowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal performed a high-energy concert at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena as part of her 2026 North American tour. The event attracted a massive audience of over 15,000 fans and...

Music Concert +4

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