Sat 9 Nov – Sun 10 Nov
North Toronto’s new community hub
Weekends at YZD take place every Sunday from 10am – 4pm for free events, programs, & pop-ups at the YZD Plaza.
10am – 12pm: Immersive circus arts workshop
Try various props:
- Juggling
- Balancing plates
- Diabolo (similar to a giant yo-yo)
- Flower sticks
- Hula hooping
1pm – 3pm: Tree Sculpture workshop
- Create tree art out of wire & yarn
- Materials provided
Activities include:
- Complimentary mini-golf
- Interactive playscapes
- Lawn games
- Complimentary coffee & light refreshments in the new Experience Centre
The workshops will be indoors.
Location: YZD (34 Hanover Road )
Date: Sun 10 Nov
Time: Circus workshop (10am – 12pm), Tree sculptures (1pm – 3pm)
Price: $5 donation to the North York Harvest Foodbank
Age: All
A post-to-pay pop-up
- A nostalgic event for Gen Z’s to celebrate Ontario dairy
- Interactive activities
- Dairy eats include:
- Nacho cheese dip sandwich
- Marble pot de crème
- Cheesy ranch dog
- Creamy hot cocoa & pumpkin spiced chai
“You post, you get the goods”. Here’s how:
- Follow @milkupontario on Insta/TikTok
- Grab food from local vendors
- Head to the prize booth
- Post to pay using the hashtag #milkupcowntyfair
Visitors are encouraged to dress to impress. Don’t forget to hang out in the Wychwood Barns Park’s playground.
Location: Wychwood Barns (601 Christie St)
Date: Fri 8 Nov – Sun 17 Nov
Time: Mon-Fri (5pm – 9pm), Weekends (3pm – 9pm)
Price: Post to pay
Age: All
3. Apple Pie Contest & Fundraiser
Bake or eat apple pie
- Raise money for The Neighbourhood Group Community Services food program
- Open to anyone who would like to bake an apple pie (including new bakers & professionals)
- You’re invited to stop by even if you aren’t a baker ($5 slice pies will be served with proceeds going to the charity)
12pm – 1pm: Pies must be dropped off to Collective Arts
1pm – 3pm: Judging takes place
3pm: Winners will be announced (they will also be notified by email)
- First prize: $200
- Second prize: $100
- Third prize: $50
- Prizes must be picked up within one week of the event
Pies will be judged on appearance, crust, filling and overall taste. One slice of pie will be used for judging and the rest of the pie will be sold by the slice to raise money.
Rules:
- Only apple pies will be accepted
- Only one entry per person
- Your entry must be a pie you have baked yourself
- Pies must have a rolled pastry crust. Single or double crust will be accepted
- Crumb tops are accepted
- Pies must be made from scratch. No store bought fillings or crusts
- Pies should be brought in disposable plates only. Plates will not be returned
- No raw/uncooked eggs (white or yokes). No pies requiring refrigeration will be accepted
Location: Collective Arts’ patio – rain or shine (777 Dundas St W)
Date: Sat 9 Nov
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Price: $10 donation Registration required on Eventbrite or in person at Comrags (812 Dundas St W)
Age: All
4. Menage Toronto Holiday Market
For gifts while supporting local makers
- Food & drinks
- Asian-inspired cuisine
- 30+ vendors
- Clothing, jewlery, home decor, art accessories
- Swag bags
Swag bags will be given to the first 20 shoppers in line. The event will take place indoors in Horseshoe.
Location: Stackt market (28 Bathurst St.)
Date: Sun 10 Nov
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Price: Free
Age: All
5. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Local food & animal entertainment
Farm & Play Zone
Saturday:
10am: Pat & chat with dogs
10.30am: Magic show
11.15am: Paw Patrol meet & greet
11.45am: Magic show
12.15pm: Paw Patrol meet & greet
12.45pm: Guide dog demo
1.15pm: Paw Patrol meet & greet
1.45pm: Magic show
2.15pm: Paw Patrol meet & greet
3.30pm: Pat & chat with dogs
3.45pm: Guide dog demo
4.15pm: Exotic animal encounters
5.30pm: Pat & chat with dogs
5.45pm: Exotic animal encounters
6.45pm: Exotic animal encounters
Sunday:
10.30am: Pat & chat with dogs
10.45am: Magic show
12.30pm: Pat & chat with dogs
12.45pm: Guide dog demo
1.15pm: Exotic animal encounters
2.30pm: Pat & chat with dogs
3pm: Exotic animal encounters
3.30pm: Birds of Prey meet & greet
4pm: Guide dog demo
The event is the largest combined indoor agriculture fair & international equestrian competition in the world. The Farm & Play Zone also includes:
- Fair themed inflatables
- Petting farm
A consent form for those under 18 is required for some activities, it can be downloaded from the website. Check this post for more details about this event.
Location: Exhibition Place, Toronto
Date: Fri 1 Nov – Sun 10 Nov
Time: Tue – Sat 9am – 8pm, Sun – Mon 9am – 6pm
Price: $20 – $72.50 per person (children age 3 & under are free)
Age: All
