Toronto Motorcycle and Powersport Show coming in February 2026

Toronto just got walloped with a ton of snow and we are only in January. Do you know what wouldn't have been a good idea? Getting around the city on a motorcycle! No, that's what we save for the other three seasons and until Spring comes it is time to think of driving motorcycles and maybe to buy motorcycles. Luckily, February brings the Toronto Motorcycle and Powersports Show to the Enercare Centre Feb 20-22, 2026.

From the show, "Returning to the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place February 20th to 22nd, the show floor will be buzzing with the latest models of off-road motorcycles, ATVs and side-by-sides, street cruisers and scooters, and all the latest gear and accessories that make riding safe and fun. With a roster of special events and features, the Toronto Motorcycle and Powersport Show offers plenty of excitement, fun and new discoveries for everyone — from the most seasoned rider to the greenest rookie, for all ages and styles."

“Whether you need some new gear or are looking for a new ride, the Toronto Motorcycle and Powersport Show is the place to start,” says Landon French, President and CEO of Moto Canada. “All of Canada’s leading manufacturers and top badges will be together in one place, making it easy to check out all of the new models that will be rolling into showrooms. This is where riders connect with the community; where they can see what’s new and make confident choices for the year ahead.”

Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, Show hours:
Friday, February 20: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 22: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The top manufacturers and dealers will be on site with their lineups, including the latest models and electric motorcycles. You can also find plenty of features for all interests at the show, such as the following.

She Rides Night. Happens Friday night with prize draws and special ticket prices.
EXPLR Adventure Riding Zone
Adventure Riding Skills
Moto Intro for the Moto curious
Yamaha Riding Academy for children aged 6 to 12
Custom Bike Lounge with Motorcraft
A synthetic, indoor track for all-electric dirt track demonstrations

Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, Show Hours:
Friday, February 20: 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 21: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 22: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

"Moto Canada is the nation’s leading industry association representing the interests of the world’s best powersports brands — including Arctic Cat, Aprilia, BMW Motorrad, BRP, Can-AM, CF Moto, Ducati, GasGas, Harley-Davidson, Honda, Husqvarna, Indian Motorcycles, Kawasaki, KTM, MV Agusta, Moto Guzzi, Piaggio, Polaris, Royal Enfield, Suzuki, Triumph, Vespa, and Yamaha. Moto Canada is a driving force, uniting Canadians with the exhilarating world of powersports and as industry advocates, we champion Canadians’ ability to ride both on and off road."

Toronto Interior Design Show 2026

It's time to celebrate the design industry during the four day Interior Design Show running January 22 to 25 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building). The combination of art and materials for living, or working make this a one stop shop for knowledge and networking, as they say "it’s a total design experience." I present a massive photo gallery from the night.

I loved the Coors PR campaign "Home DeCoors, designed for the big game" where beer cases become furniture during high traffic events, can't wait to see their booth.

Some VIP Influencers at the pre-party

Pre-party fun

Lovely faux fur hat

Will Sorrell National Director, IDS Canada (left) poses with a guest 

Ann and I are here in the Thursday night media opening, prior to tonight's party. The flower type arrangement is in the media/VIP room. More photos from the show to follow with beautiful art and beautiful people.

The show is split into three phases. One, the Professional Trade Days Thursday and Friday. Two, a shared day with the Professional Trades and the public on Saturday, and three, a public day on Sunday. To help start off the show is the amazing IDS Party on Thursday, January 22 from 7 to 11 pm. In addition to the displays and vendors you can catch the seminars which are priced individually or watch a keynote address.

Show Hours: Thursday, January 22; 9AM-4PM, Friday, January 23; 9AM-6PM, Saturday January 24; 10am - 5pm and Sunday, January 25; 10am - 5pm. What a great party and such perfect decor items.

From IDS, "The doors to IDS 2026 officially open for our first Trade Day, presented by Grohe! There is so much to see and do at the show. This year's show will feature 250 exhibitors, inspiring and immersive installations throughout and a curated selection of talks. Here are just some of the things that are happening on our opening day."

Many of the outstanding features of the show focus on specific design types such as Illuminate with contemporary lighting products, "How we Work" which looks at current and future work environments and Prototype within Studio North where you can see prototypes of possible future products.

It was funny to see the Coors display for the "Home DeCoors, Designed for the big game". In a pinch you can use these cases for everything, much like the time you started living on your own! It was also quite the contrast to the other art and other high value home decorating pieces populating the show.

See more of the IDS2026 after the jump.

Lumière: The Art of Light in Ontario Place coming mid Feb 2026

Winter in Toronto is always made better by outdoor festivals and I really enjoy the light festivals that pop up occasionally like Lumière: The Art of Light 2026 which takes place in Trillium Park Ontario Place. This year the theme is “Rhythms of Light: Motion, Sound, and Time” and the 2026 festival is scheduled from February 16 to March 27 and is free to attend.

The illuminated art works are by Ontario-based artists featuring 14 pieces to help wipe away the winter doldrums and put a smile on your face. You can find most of the 2025 works on my post here. Some are even more interesting in the day, so drop by a couple of times to view the installations.

From the festival, "Whether you’re seeking inspiration, igniting curiosity, or simply embracing a sense of wonder, Lumière invites you to explore the magic where light and art converge.

Lumière welcomes the following installations to this year’s exhibition: 

Arbor - MattCreative
Constellation Range - Jordan Shaw
Echoes of Light - Jordan St. Claire
Möbius Ensemble - Bitbrainz
Moment - M. Joakim
PORTAL - Tonya Hart
Rhythms of Chaos - Binalpreet Kalra, Maggie Wang, Kallie Zhang
Ripples in Time - Gathering
switch/grass - The Treehouse Collective
Urbanombre - Little Dada + the Boys
Voice in Matter - James Craig, Agata Wszolek, Alex Warner
We Move Together - Tyler Burey
WIND II: The Wave - Samuel Kiehoon Lee
Wintana - Wintana Hagos

Cozy up at the Trillium Park fire pit on opening night, Friday and Saturday evenings, and nightly during March Break (weather permitting)."

@jmhcet Lux Array in #trilliumpark as part of #Toronto #lumiere #theartoflight. #2025 #artinstallation #lightart #ontarioplace ♬ som original - amannoficial

Toronto Beer and Spirit Festivals 2026

Time to get warm and fuzzy, play games and listen to some musical entertainment. Check out these adult beverage events happening around town.

Winter Craft Beer Festival at the Roundhouse Sat, Feb 21.
I (Heart) BEER & Taco Festival Sat, Jan 31.

T.O. Food and Drink Fest Fri to Sun, Apr 17-19.
Spirit of Toronto Sat, May 9.

WineFest Toronto Festival May and November, 2026.

Toronto Festival of Beer Fri to Sun, July 24-26 (To be confirmed) - see photos from 2017 here. 

Toronto Oktoberfest Sep TBD. Cancelled in 2025, hoping to come back for 2026.
Cask Days at the Evergreen Brick Works Fri to Sun, Oct TBD.

It's still a little too early to get all the events scheduled but I will update this post when more details are known.

North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW 2026

Brr, it's cold out here, there must be some motorcycles in the International Centre! Warm up at the 50th Anniversary of the North American International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW January 9-11, 2026. Over half a million square feet of everything motorcycle and now featuring exciting indoor motocross racing.

The AMA FIM North America Arenacross Championship Presented by Kicker will hold Rounds 4 and 5 of the pro motocross races on January 9 and 10. These races are part of the only two Canadian cities in the North American schedule and you would have to go to Calgary to see them if you miss the SUPERSHOW, so check them out while they are in Toronto. Amateurs will take over the track on Sunday, January 11.

You will have to buy a separate ticket to watch the arenacross races at $61.50. If you buy this ticket it also includes entrance to the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW.

Some of the other features of the show include the following.

Tony Sharpless Super Sonic School will teach you how to ride a motorcycle.

The Canada Cup Championship Custom Show Bike competition - Custom Bike Builders from across North America compete for $50,000 in cash prizes.
The Century of Motorcycles Vintage display- where 100 bikes from the past 100 years will be on display.
New 2026 Motorcycle Models
Huge selection of used bikes
Learn to Ride Programs
Clothing and Gear

Bands will take to the stage to provide some great entertainment

See more photos after the jump.

NASCAR Canada Series 2026 Schedule back in Canadian Indy Race

NASCAR is down one province and up 2 more races from the 2025 to the 2026 schedule and they are back in to the upcoming 2026 Ontario Honda Dealers Indy on the Streets of Markham race weekend, where the last time with Indy was 2023. The stockcar series is run on ovals, roads and street circuits and starts with the May Victoria Day holiday weekend at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.

From Nascar Canada Series “The 2026 schedule reflects our continued commitment to offering a balanced and competitive season for our teams and our fans,” said Alan Labrosse, General Manager of the NASCAR Canada Series. “With a variety of track types and strategic event spacing, we believe this calendar provides a strong foundation for both sporting and operational success.”

"The 2026 season includes three doubleheaders at Autodrome Chaudière, Autodrome Montmagny and Edmonton International Raceway, with events spanning across Québec, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Alberta. The calendar features five oval tracks, along with three road course venues, including a return to Calabogie Motorsports Park following a successful first appearance last year.

The schedule also features two street circuits. The Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (GP3R), a pillar of Canadian motorsport tradition, once again delivers its unmistakable urban challenge. The Ontario Honda Dealers Indy returns to the calendar as well, now hosted on the streets of Markham, reviving one of Canada’s most celebrated motorsport weekends."

Two photos by Fresh Joe from the time of CASCAR before it became the NASCAR Series

2026 NASCAR Canada Schedule

1) May 16-17: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (ON)

2) June 6: Autodrome Chaudière (QC) *Double header

3) June 27: Riverside International Speedway (NS)

4) July 4: Autodrome Montmagny (QC) *Double header

5) July 18–19: Calabogie Motorsports Park (ON)

6) July 25: Edmonton International Raceway (AB) *Double header

7) August 8-9: Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières (QC) Street Circuit

8) August 14-15: Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham (ON) Street Circuit

9) August 29: Complexe ICAR (QC)

10) September 5-6: Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (ON)

11) September 12: Delaware Speedway (ON)

Ontario Renaissance, Pirates and Medieval Faires 2026

Time to sharpen those swords and axes, it's almost time for a battle royale on the field of honour - as long as your squire holds the horse for you and provides the little step thingy to stand on. Listen knave, here come the remaining days of your life so check out these Renaissance Faires around Central and Southwestern Ontario.

Niagara Renaissance Faire, Niagara Falls around May 16-17.
Wentworth Medieval Faire, Ancaster May 22-24.

Glengarry Renaissance Festival, Maxville May 30-31.
Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival, Elmira June 5-6. 

Re-enactment of the Battle of Stoney Creek Dundurn Historic Site, Hamilton June 6-7? 

Grey Highlands Renaissance Festival, Owen Sound June TBD. Might be pushed out to 2026?

Essa North Renaissance Faire, Barrie June ?

Black Creek Renaissance Faire, Toronto June 19-24.

Maidens of the Mist Renaissance Faire, West Niagara, July 4-5.

Great Lakes Medieval Tournament and Faire July 10-12.
The Fergus Medieval Faire July 25.

Salty Dogs Pirate Festival, Goderich TBD - hopes to be back in 2026.

Ontario Pirate Festival, Guelph August 1-3.

Rustic Renaissance Faire, September 6-7 at Andrews Scenic Acres, Milton.

Kings Town Renaissance Faire, Kingston September 11-13.
Royal Medieval Faire, Waterloo (cash only) September 19?

Oxford Renaissance Festival, near London September 25-27.

Plus you can join a pirate ship at Pirate Life Toronto and sail the high seas of Lake Ontario from May to October, or chow down while watching knights battle at Medieval Times in Exhibition Place.

Also check out the beauty and pageantry of Indigenous Pow Wows in Ontario as listed at this site.

Fun things to do in Toronto November & December 2026

OMG Winter is back! It seems like it was just yesterday that a cold wind blew through the streets of Toronto, tinged with grey but with a promise of Santa Claus, presents and love. Any how, this is Canada and we have to learn to live with snow and cold, but still enjoy the pleasures of events happening in Toronto.

Día de los Muertos / The Day of the Dead Sun, Nov 1 at city hall.

Toronto Biennial of Art 2026 continues from September 26 to December 20.

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and the Royal Horse Show Fri to Sun, Nov 6-15.
Remembrance Day Ceremony Wed, Nov 11.
Toronto Christmas Market in the Distillery District Thurs, Nov ? - Sun, Jan TBD.

Sadly it seems like the annual Toronto Santa Speedo Run long tradition is finally finished.
Bloor Yorkville Holiday Magic: Tree lighting and concert Sat, Nov TBD from 5-7pm with the magic
continuing until Dec 31.
Toronto Santa Claus Parade Sun, Nov TBD.
Union Winter Roller Express at Union Station start Nov TBD and runs into Jan 2027.
Cavalcade of Lights Sat, Nov 28 Opening Night. Music and the City lights up Nathan Phillips Square and sets off some fireworks. Festival continues until Jan ?.
CPKC Holiday Train Sat, Nov TBD from 8:30pm to 9pm at 750 Runnymede Road, Toronto, Ontario.
Winterfest Toronto at Harbourfront continuing from Nov ? to Jan TBD. With a Hot Chocolate Fest Dec TBD, a Donut Festival Jan TBD and New Years Eve fireworks.

Festive Lights at Queen's Park Dec TBD.
Winter Glow at Sankofa Square (Yonge-Dundas) Thurs to Sun, Dec ? to TBD.
Hudson's Bay Holiday Window Displays unveiled Sun, Dec TBD.
Kensington Market Winter Solstice/Festival of Lights Mon, Dec 21. A parade and a fire show.
The Bentway Polar Bear Skate Sun, Dec 27. It's an underwear skate event at noon.
New Years Eve Celebration Thurs, Dec 31 from 8 pm to midnight with Toronto's largest dance and skating party. You can find fireworks down along the inner harbour (none at City Hall).

And the next day is the Toronto Polar Bear Dip noon on Fri, Jan 1, otherwise known as the Sunnyside swim and the Record Breaker World Record Cold Plunge at Woodbine Beach at 1pm.

One of the first events in the new year will be the Motorcycle SUPERSHOW, North America's Largest Motorcycle Show being held at the International Centre on January TBD, 2027.

See all the events, festivals and special occasions happening in Toronto in 2026 in the following posts.

Motorcycle Shows in Toronto 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto January and February 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto March and April 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto May and June 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto July and August 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto September and October 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto November and December 2026.

And keep an eye out for next year's Fun things to do in Toronto in 2027.

Fun things to do in Toronto September & October 2026

September starts out like summer and rolls into October requiring sweaters, darn winter coming. Take in some iconic Toronto events and enjoy patios in the fall.

Canadian National Exhibition CNE Fri, Aug 21 to Mon, Sept 7.
Toronto Dragon Festival Fri to Sun, Sep 4-6 in Nathan Phillips Square. 2026
Buskerfest at the Beaches in Woodbine Park. Fri to Mon, Sept 4-7.at Woodbine Park in the Beaches.
And the world famous Toronto International Film Festival, or tiff Sept 10-20.
Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) Sat to Mon, Sept 5-7.
And the world famous Toronto International Film Festival or tiff Sept 4-14. TIFF Street Festival Sept TBD.

Taste of Kingsway Fri to Sun, Sept TBD.
Asianlicious Carnival Fri to Sun, Sept TBD.
Vegandale Sat, Sept TBD.
Cabbagetown Festival Sat to Sun, Sept TBD.
Toronto Ukrainian Festival Fri to Sun, Sept TBD.
Windfest Sat, Sept TBD.
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Nathan Phillips Square Sat to Sun, Sept 12-13.
Roncesvalles Polish Festival Sat to Sun, Sept TBD.
Redpath Waterfront Festival Sat to Sun, Sept TBD. Moved to June in 2025.
Just for Laughs Festival Toronto Sept TBD.

Anatolia Turkish Festival Sat, Sept 19 at City Hall. 
I Love Culture Fri to Sun, Sept to Oct TBD.
VegTO Fest Sat to Sun, Sept TBD.

Thai Fest Sat to Sun, Sept TBD.

Pape Village Block Party Sat to Sun, Sept TBD.
Toronto Oktoberfest Fri to Sat, Sept TBD in the Downsview Airport Lands. Another event cancelled for 2025 but expected back in 2026!
Your Yard Series: Community BBQ Sat, Sept TBD in Exhibition Place.
Queen West Art Crawl Festival Trinity Bellwoods Park Sat to Sun, September 19-20.
Bloorcourt Village End of Summer Block Party Sunday, Sept TBD.
Water/Fall Festival at Harbourfront Sat, Sept to Sun, Oct TBD.

Toronto Biennial of Art 2026 September 26 - December 20.

Indigenous Legacy Gathering Mon to Wed, Sept 28-30 at City Hall.

Don't forget to check out nature for the beauty of fall colours and in October look in the creeks for Salmon spawning.

Nuit Blanche Sat, Oct 3 (7 pm to sunrise). The all night art thing with plenty of videos and light shows as well as Les Rues Des Refuses (hopefully).

Toronto Waterfront Marathon  Sat to Sun, Oct 17-18.

Diwali – The Festival of Lights Sat to Sun, Oct 24-25 at Toronto City Hall.
Toronto Everything to do with Sex Show Fri to Sun, Oct TBD.

Art Toronto Thurs to Sun, Oct 29 to Nov 1.

MONSTER MASH Fri, Oct TBD (4 - 8PM) in Sankofa Square.
Toronto International Snowmobile, ATV and Powersports Show Fri to Sun, Oct TBD.

Toronto Ski and Snowboard Show Fri to Sun, Oct TBD.

Night of Dread The Big Final Festival Night in Dufferin Grove Park Sat, Oct TBD starting at 6pm. Month long festival from October TBD.
Halloween on Church Sat, Oct 31.

And just around the corner is opening night of The Royal Horse Show and the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair on Fri to Sun, Nov 6-15.

See all the events, festivals and special occasions happening in Toronto in 2026 in the following posts.

Motorcycle Shows in Toronto 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto January and February 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto March and April 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto May and June 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto July and August 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto September and October 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto November and December 2026.

And keep an eye out for next year's Fun things to do in Toronto in 2027.

Fun things to do in Toronto July & August 2026

This is my favourite time of the year, warm golden sun that heats up the great outdoors bringing both joy and numerous outdoor festivals. Enjoy it while you can because winter!

Canada Day Celebrations Wed, Jul 1. Celebrations in Nathan Phillips Square.

Toronto Fringe Festival Tue to Sun, June 30 to July 12.

Beaches Jazz Festival Thurs to Sun, July 2-26.

Fun Philippines Festival Fri to Sun, July 3-5.

Taste of the Middle East  Fri to Sun, July 3-5.

Afrofest Fri to Sun, July TBD. Woodbine Park

Taste of Lawrence Fri to Sun, July TBD.
Salsa on St Clair in Toronto Sat to Sun, July TBD.

Salsa on the Beach Fri to Sun, July 10-12. Woodbine Park

Downtown Toronto Ribfest Fri to Sun, July TBD at Yonge-Dundas Square.

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Fri to Sun, July 10-12.

Chariot Fest (Festival of India) (or Ratha-Yatra) Sat and Sun, July TBD. Starts with a parade down Yonge Street and then a two day festival on Centre Island.

Festival of South Asia Sat to Sun, July TBD.

Big on Bloor Festival Sat to Sun, July TBD. Car free from Dufferin to Lansdowne.

Importfest Saturday, July 18 - spectacular cars at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
Toronto International BrazilFest Sat to Sun, July 18-19. In Earlscourt Park.

Taste of Vietnam  Thurs to Sat, July 16-18.

Queen Street East Streetfest Thurs to Sat, July 23-25.

Aloha Toronto Festival Thurs to Sun, July 23-26. Mel Lastman Square.

Ossfest Sat, July TBD. Ossington Strip between Dundas St W and Queen St W.

Toronto Festival of Beer Fri to Sun, July 24-26 TBC. Hmmm, beer.

Dream Wheels on Eglinton Car Show Sat, July 25. Eglinton Avenue West.

Guild Park Arts Festival Sat to Sun, July 25-26.

Panamerican Food And Music Festival  Sat to Sun, July 25-26.

Canadian Multicultural Peruvian Fest Sat to Sun, July 25-26. Yonge-Dundas Square/Sankofa Square.

Toronto Food Truck Festival Fri to Mon, July 31 to Aug 3 at Woodbine Park.

Toronto Caribbean Carnival Grand Parade Sat, Aug 1.

Taste of India Sat to Sun, Aug 1-2. 
Keep an eye out for Sunflowers in August

National Bank Open (fmr Rogers Cup Tennis) Sat to Thurs, Aug 1-13.

Island Soul festival Thurs to Mon, Aug TBD at Harbourfront Centre.

Simcoe Day events in Toronto Mon, Aug 3.

Jerk Festival Toronto Fri to Sun, Aug TBD.

Taste of the Danforth may return in August 2026 TBD.

The Feast of St Lawrence Fri to Sat, Aug moved into 2027.

Taco Fest outside Hotel X Fri to Sun, Jun TBD moved to Aug TBD at Fort York.

Himalayan Festival Sat, Aug 8.

Toronto Korean Festival Sat, Aug 8.

Toronto Chinatown Festival Sat to Sun, Aug TBD.

Viva la Leaside Sat to Sun, Aug TBD. On Commercial Road.

Afraspektion Sun, August TBD. At Riverside Common Park. Free but need a ticket to attend

Wheels on the Danforth Sat, Aug TBD.

Moved from Toronto in July to Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham Fri to Sun, Aug 14-16.

Taste of Manila Sat to Sun, Aug 15-16.

India Day Festival and Grand Parade  Sun, Aug 16.

Canadian National Exhibition CNE Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Sept 7. Do you want to go faster? And don't forget the fantastic Canadian International Airshow.

Afro-Caribe Fest Sat to Sun, Aug 22-23.

Yorkville Murals Sat to Sun, Aug TBD. On Yorkville Avenue, Between Bellair St and Hazelton Ave. Includes the Lower Bay Subway Station.

Mabuhay Philippines Festival Sat to Sun, Aug 22-23. 2026

Fan Expo Canada Thurs to Sun, Aug 27-30. Some amazing cosplay on display.

Trinbago Festival Fri to Sun, Aug 28-30 at City Hall.

Taiwan Fest Fri to Sun, Aug 28-30.

Go Topless Day Protest Sat, Aug 29. The Saturday closest to Women's Equality Day which is August 26.

Events moved to September

Toronto Dragon Festival Fri to Sun, Sept 4-6.

Buskerfest at the Beaches in Woodbine Park. Fri to Mon, Sept 4-7.

And the world famous Toronto International Film Festival, or tiff Sept 4-14.

See all the events, festivals and special occasions happening in Toronto in 2026 in the following posts.

Motorcycle Shows in Toronto 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto January and February 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto March and April 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto May and June 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto July and August 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto September and October 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto November and December 2026.

And keep an eye out for next year's Fun things to do in Toronto in 2027.

Fun things to do in Toronto May & June 2026

Most excellent, winter has been defeated and now is one of the most comfortable periods to explore the city of Toronto. Enjoy the start of the season of festivals and street buskers breaking out all over the place (hopefully).

Northern Ink Xposure Tattoo Show Fri to Sun, May 1-3.

Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival spanning the month of May.

World Naked Gardening Day Sat, May 2 (usually first Saturday of May).

GMM Toronto Global MJ March Sat, May 2 TBD (first Saturday of May) in Queen's Park North.

May the 4th be with you! on Monday, May 4 celebrate Star Wars and may the force be with you.
Toronto Marathon Sun, May 3. I definitely won't be running this, but if you do - wow, amazing.
Colour Me Rad 5k Sat, May TBD in Downsview Park. Doesn't look good for this event.

Planted Expo Toronto Sat to Sun, May 10-11 at the Enercare Centre.

Second Harvest Truck Pull in Nathan Phillips Square Wed, May 13.

Castrol Presents the Victoria Day Speedfest at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park, Fri to Sunday, May 15-17.
Flavours and Art of India Sat to Sun, May TBD in Nathan Phillips Square.

Rugby in the Square Fri, May 22 in Nathan Phillips Square.

Anime North Fri to Sun, May 22-24.

Toronto Pillow Fight Now Saturday, May 23 in Berczy Park, starting at 1:30pm.
Doors Open Toronto Sat to Sun, May 23-24. Chance to see things normally closed to public or attractions with no entrance fee.

Canadian Latin Fest Sat to Sun, May TBD.

Toronto Art Crawl Sat, May TBD. 

Luminato Festival Wed to Sun, June 3-28. Cool art installations.

DO West Fest (formerly Dundas West Fest) Fri to Sun, Jun TBD. Dundas Street West from Ossington to Lansdowne presented by Little Portugal Toronto BIA

Toronto Pro SuperShow Sat to Sun, June TBD. Muscles, enough said.

Toronto Comic Arts Festival TCAF moved to Sat to Sun, June 6-7. To be held at the Toronto Metropolitan University's Mattamy Centre (free to attend).

North By North East (NXNE) Music Festival Wed to Sun, June 10-14.

Taste of Little Italy Fri to Sun, June 12-14 TBD.

Northern Heat Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer Festival Fri to Sun, June TBD in Woodbine Park.

World Naked Bike Ride (WNBR) Sat, Jun 13. Right through downtown Toronto, nude. Meet at Coronation Park by noon for some bodypainting, ride begins at 1pm. Here is some info for the ride.

Toronto Caribbean Carnival launch Sat, June 13, location TBD (Scarborough Town Centre?).

Hope Volleyball Toronto Sat, Jun TBD at Ashbridges Bay. Charity volleyball bash/tournament.

Dragon Boat Race Festival Sat to Sun, Jun 13-14.

VegTO Fest Sat to Sun, Jun 13-14 at City Hall.

Give me Liberty Street Festival in Lamport Stadium parking lot Thurs, June 17 beginning at 4pm. 

Toronto Diversity Festival Wed to Fri, June 18-20 at City Hall.

Toronto Jazz Festival Fri to Sun, Jun 19-28.

Yorkville Exotic Cars Sun, Jun 21 on Bloor Street from 12 noon till 5pm.

Woofstock Sat to Sun, June TBD. Cute dogs in costumes at Woodbine Park in the Beach area. 

Na-Me-Res Pow Wow & Indigenous Arts Festival outside Fort York, Sat, June TBD.

National Indigenous Peoples Day and Sunrise Ceremony Sun, June 21 in Nathans Phillips Square.

World Pride: Toronto Pride Week and Pride Parades Thurs to Fri, Jun 25-28. The Pride Village & Street Fest from Friday, June 26 – Sunday June 28. The parades are things of colour and beauty: Trans March on Friday, June 26, Dyke March on Saturday, June 27 and the Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28. The Street Festival on Church St is on during Pride Weekend. Pride Month starts June 1st. Formation area: Rosedale Valley Road closed from Bayview Avenue to Park Road to accommodate the formation of the parade. Parade route: Starts at Church Street and Bloor Street East, goes west on Bloor Street East to Yonge Street, south on Yonge Street to Dundas Street and back to the festival on Church Street. Roads will be closed for varying periods between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The parade takes place from 2 to 6:30 p.m.

Taste of the Junction Sat, June 27.

Redpath Waterfront Festival Sat to Sun, June TBD

Toronto Fringe Festival Tue to Sun, June 30 to July 12.

Some events coming in July

Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition Fri to Sun, July 10-12.

See all the events, festivals and special occasions happening in Toronto in 2026 in the following posts.

Motorcycle Shows in Toronto 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto January and February 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto March and April 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto May and June 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto July and August 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto September and October 2026.

Fun things to do in Toronto November and December 2026.

And keep an eye out for next year's Fun things to do in Toronto in 2027.

Toronto Polar Bear Dip 2026

It's a gorgeous looking day along the waterfront, sunny and crisp, maybe a little too crisp at -10 degrees Celsius but you committed to being brave and you will 'dare to dip'. I am here early to check on things and note that the inner harbour is full of ice and in the dip area the ice is in chunks so unless they clear it away you won't be running into the water.

Entertainment crews are here and setup but there is no registration desks or roped off beach area. Word at the pavillion is that they are still considering if the dip will proceed. Ps I don't see any porta-potties on site were dropped off and it doesn't look like they have opened the pavilion's bathroom at this time. There is no status update on their website or social media accounts at this time. Update: it's a go!!!! They moved west about 50 to 100m where there was some open water.

see more photos after the jump.