Toronto City Guide - Special Events

Toronto WinterCity Festival, late Jan-early Feb, ice skating and fun in the snow, delicious culinary experiences, Nathan Phillips Square and Mel Lastman Square (website: www.toronto.ca/winterfest/special_events)
St Patrick's Day Parade, Sunday nearest 17 Mar, downtown Toronto
Canadian Music Week, Mar, music convention, upcoming bands, various venues (website: www.cmw.net)
CONTACT, May, photography festival, throughout the city (website: www.contactphoto.com)
Inside-Out, May, Toronto lesbian and gay film and video festival, various cinemas (website: www.insideout.on.ca)
Doors Open Toronto, late May, free access to many of the city's historic properties, throughout the city (website: www.doorsopen.org)
Milk International Children's Festival of the Arts, late May, theatre, music, dance, crafts and workshops, Harbourfront Centre (website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/milk)
NXNE - North by Northeast Music Festival and Industry Conference, early Jun, Canadian and international bands, various venues (website: www.nxne.com)
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival, late Jun, Toronto Islands (website: www.torontodragonboat.com)
Queen's Plate Horse Racing, late Jun, Woodbine Racetrack (website: www.woodbineentertainment.com)
Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival, late Jun, various venues (website: www.tojazz.com)
Pride Week, late Jun, gay and lesbian pride celebration, various venues (website: www.torontopride.com)
Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival, Jul, various venues (website: www.fringetoronto.com)
Molson Grand Prix of Toronto, Jul, car racing, Exhibition Place (website: www.molsonindy.com)
Celebrate Toronto Street Festival, Jul, entertainment, art and cultural offerings on Yonge Street (website: www.toronto.ca/special_events)
Outdoor Art Exhibition, Jul, Nathan Phillips Square (website: www.torontooutdoorart.org)
Beaches International Jazz Festival, Jul, The Beaches (website: www.beachesjazz.com)
Toronto Caribbean Carnival (Caribana) Festival, late Jul-early Aug, throughout the city (website: www.caribana.com)
Toronto International Dance Festival, Aug, the Distillery Historic District (website: www.ffida.org)
Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), mid Aug-early Sep, agricultural fair, exposition and amusement park, Canadian National Exhibition Grounds (website: www.theex.com)
Toronto International Film Festival, Sep, various venues (website: www.e.bell.ca/filmfest)
Niagara Wine Festival, late Sep, wine tasting, concerts and other events, Montebello Park, St Catherine's (website: www.grapeandwine.com)
The Word On The Street Book & Magazine Fair, late Sep, celebration of literacy and the printed word (website: www.thewordonthestreet.ca)
The Toronto Marathon, Oct, throughout the city (website: www.runtoronto.com)
International Festival of Authors, Oct, Harbourfront Centre (website: www.readings.org)
Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Nov, Exhibition Place (website: www.royalfair.org)
Santa Claus Parade, mid Nov, midtown to downtown (website: www.thesantaclausparade.org)
Canadian Aboriginal Festival, late Nov, Rogers Centre (website: www.canab.com)
Cavalcade of Lights, late Nov-Jan, skating, ice-carving, festive lights and more, Nathan Phillips Square (website: www.toronto.ca/special_events)