In Canada, Civic Holiday is in most cases the first Monday of August. Civic Holiday in Canada is not a statutory holiday. A bill has been attempted to be passed in the House of Commons but it has always been unsuccessful. If an employer wants you to work, it is a work day.

Beginning at the corner of Kingston Rd. & Woodbine Ave.

The Friends of Riverdale Farm’s Farmers’ Market takes over a patch of Riverdale Park West from May 11 to October 26.

May 18 to November 2, 2010

A Certified Farmers' Market featuring real famers selling only what they produce is opening right here in East Lynn Park! Each week enjoy local fruits, vegetables, Angus beef, organic eggs, chef demonstrations and local musicians. June 3 to October 28.

June 10 to October 7, 2010.

Book: Kanata by Doug Gilmour. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome. Drop in.

The GreekTown on the Danforth BIA presents their hugely popular celebration of Greek food and culture between Broadview and Pape Avenues. 100 tasting tables will serve up traditional Greek and International treats as well as entertainment on three stages.

The Birchcliff Village Farmers market offers fresh organic fruits and vegetables, prepared fresh foods, soaps, soy candles, baked goods, teas and more! Happening each Friday at St. Nicholas Church (at Manderley Drive just east of Warden Avenue) from June 11 to October 8, rain or shine!

May 22 to October 30, 2010

Bouncing castle, inflatable obstacle course, dunk tank, martial arts demo, face painting, air brush tattoos, antique fire truck and ambulance, great food and more. Free.

getinline is Surrey Place Centre’s signature fundraising event. Annually hundreds of inline skaters, walkers and volunteers join together in support of individuals with developmental disabilities. Join us for a day of fun and fundraising while we walk and inline skate through Ashbridges Bay and the Martin Goodman Trail and return to Woodbine Park to celebrate with great food, entertainment and fun for everyone.

The Ontario Kinesiology Association (OKA) is conducting its 4th Annual Fun Run. It consists of a 5km run (or walk) for adults and a 1 km run/walk for kids. Following the run there will be live music, beach volleyball, yoga, refreshments, entertainment, prizes and more. Portion of proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Canada celebrates Labour Day on the first Monday of September and is the last long weekend of the summer – the last time families can take their children on a short vacation before school starts again. If you can't get out of town – be a tourist in your own town.

Tour guide is local historian Gene Domagala. Free. All welcome.

Chairperson Gene Domagala invites all to attend.

The run is a non-competitive event where people get together to raise money in Terry's name. It is a day of celebrating Terry's legacy and helping to keep his dream of a cure for cancer alive. You may walk or run at all our courses; you may also be able to use a bike, wheelchair or inline skates.

The 4th Annual Walk Roll Run fundraising event. This year we've added two fantastic new elements in addition to the 5K & 1K walk/roll - a chipped (timed) 5K run (a good opportunity for an end of season time) and a chipped 5K wheelchair race. Money raised will help fund vital programs offered at Variety Village for people with disabilities and their families. Come out and help build a stronger community while achieving your own personal best! Pay your minimum registration fee and then fundraise for a great cause and great prizes!

Hosted by Beach Metro News and Community Centre 55.

The six main candidates have been invited. Hosted by Beach Metro News and Community Centre 55.

A free all-night contemporary art thing. For one sleepless night, experience Toronto transformed by artists. Discover art in galleries, museums and unexpected places. From bridges and tunnels to warehouses and stadiums, choose from more than 155 destinations and chart your own path. One night only. All night long.

The history of Thanksgiving in Canada goes back to an explorer, Martin Frobisher, who had been trying to find a northern passage to the Orient. He did not succeed but he did establish a settlement in Canada. In the year 1578, he held a formal ceremony, in what is now the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, to give thanks for surviving the long journey. This is considered the first Canadian Thanksgiving, and the first Thanksgiving to have taken place in North America. More info on Wikipedia.org website.

A self guided tour to see & buy original art & hand-made crafts from 19 local artists at 11 studios in beautiful Toronto Beach area. Free admission. Works include fine art, sculpture, photography, textiles, ceramics, handbags and jewellery.

The Celts believed that every year on the last day of October, the souls of the dead visited the earth.

Rekindle the tradition of strolling through the streets of downtown visiting holiday windows. Ryerson Retail Management students pair up with Downtown Yonge business members to create window displays that reflect the spirit of giving. Windows will be revealed Nov. 3 and judged Nov. 24. The People's Choice winner will get awarded to the window with the most online votes.

Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour!

Since 1905, the Toronto Santa Claus parade has made its way through the streets of downtown Toronto. Today, The Santa Claus Parade is the longest running children's parade in the world and one of the overall largest parades in the world. The parade starts at the corner of Bloor and Christie, moves east to University Ave. then south to Front and Church.

The theme of this year's Christmas Parade is "Whoville". At the conclusion of the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be "receiving" the children at Community Centre 55 and there will be music, a tree trimming, face painting, food and beverages, photos with Santa, a VIP reception and maybe a reindeer or two!

Toronto's 44th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Scotiabank returns to Nathan Phillips Square with the lighting of Toronto’s official Christmas tree, live musical performances and ending the evening with a spectacular fireworks display. For 2010, the Cavalcade of Lights will be one night only.

This is a winter wonderland for children aged 2 to 12. Children will be entertained for hours with fun activities and exciting performances throughout the weekend in the heart of the city.

A community event with music, family entertainment, candlelight caroling, tree lighting, Mr. & Mrs. Claus, etc. Don't forget to bring "Loonies for the Lions"

Carols and secular music are sung for one hour in Glen Stewart Park by members of the community accompanied by the Salvation Army Band. Dave Breach and the Scouts serve hot apple cider/hot chocolate and Santa Claus visits with candy canes for the children. Dress warmly and bring a flashlight.

An evening of live entertainment and local celebrities for the young and the "young at heart"

Happy New Year! Cheers!

A citywide celebration of Toronto's culture, creativity, cuisine and incomparable diversity. With free indoor and outdoor events and discounts at Toronto's attractions, this is a perfect opportunity to sample the city's vibrant arts scene.

Fight those mid-winter blues by sampling Toronto's finest cuisine at special prix fixe prices. Takes place at restaurants throughout the city. Visit the website for a list of participating restaurants.

Come learn about and explore kids programs available in the Beaches for ages 0 to 16. Meet face to face with program organizers, teachers, coaches, etc. The participating programs are in all areas including music, sports, science, arts, computer, playgroups, tutors, after school programs and much more. This Open House is free and open to families in the Beaches and the Greater Beaches area.