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| November |
 November 13
Santafest
in Maple
The annual SantaFest in Maple event has become a Vaughan holiday tradition in only four
short years. The SantaFest event features a fabulous parade with inventive floats,
marching groups and great bands. It also features Santa's Village, a place where children
would come to play games and visit with Santa Claus. |
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| December |
 DECEMBER from 7:00 p.m.
WINTERLIGHTS LAUNCH: It’s time for WinterLights Celebrations!
WinterWonderLand Park
Vellore Cultural Interpretive Centre
9541 Weston Road, Woodbridge
All residents are invited to share in the festivities at the Official Launch of the 2010
– 2011 WinterLights Celebrations and Shine Appeal Program!
Please bring non-perishable food items for the Vaughan Food Bank. |
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-- 2013 --
** NOTE: These annual 2013 festivals date and event location remains to be confirmed.
These approximate date is based on previous year. |
| January |
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| February |
 February TBA, 10am-3:30pm
Vaughan Celebrates! Winterfest
North Thornhill Community Centre
300 Pleasant Ridge Avenue, Thornhill
www.city.vaughan.on.ca/vaughan/vaughan_celebrates/winterfest.htm
The City of Vaughan's annual
Winterfest is a fun-filled family-themed event featuring free entertainment on the outdoor
stage, midway rides, horse drawn wagon rides, ice skating, face painting, free admission,
free parking, free shuttle bus service and much more! This year’s highlights include:
DreamWorks Shrek Stompin’ the Swamp, a Justin Bieber tribute, “Camp Dance to the
Beat” Recreation program, and Doo Doo the International Clown. Winterfest is a
wonderful, outdoor all-day event that brings families and visitors together to celebrate
the spirit of community that makes Vaughan such a great city! |
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March TBA
TRCA Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area & Kortright Conservation Centre
www.maplesyrupfest.com
It's a sure sign of spring! Come out and 'tap into nature'. Demonstrations, wagon rides, live entertainment and, of course, pancakes and maple syrup! Special March Break activities. This event is held at Kortright Centre and Bruce's Mill Conservation Area. Adults - $9 Children/Seniors - $6 .50 Children 4 & under - FREE Parking at KCC - $4 Parking at BM - FREE |
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February TBA, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Family Day Festival
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
This weekend, McMichael’s Art Connects program presents Kleinburg-based folk artist Mary Scattergood. A daughter of a skilled cabinet maker, Mary has a special affinity with wood and often chooses wooden panels as a painting support for delightfully whimsical village scenes. Come observe the artist in action and engage in a discussion around her choice of technique, style, and themes.
Cost:
General public: Included with gallery admission
McMichael members: Free
Reservation: Not required |
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| March |
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| April |
| TBA |
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| May |
May TBA
Four Winds Kite Festival
Kortright Centre for Conservation @ Kortright Centre, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge
www.kortright.org
It's time to look up … way up to see the fabulous and fascinating kites that will take to the air. A great family outing where you can see professional kite flying demonstrations and enjoy some great springtime activities. |
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| June |
 JUNE
ANNUAL WINDFALL ECOLOGY FESTIVAL
For complete information, tickets and registration, please visit www.windfallfestival.ca.
This
year's Windfall Ecology Festival is bigger and greener than ever. A week of environmental activities is planned, leading up to an outdoor
festival in Newmarket's Fairy Lake Park. |
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June
York Pride Fest '13
www.yorkpridefest.com
2013 will mark the twelfth year of
pride celebrations in York Region, home of Canada's largest regional Pride Week Festival
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June tba, 2:00 to 4:30 p.m.
CITY OF VAUGHAN PEACE
TREE DAY CELEBRATION
North Thornhill Community Centre, 300 Pleasant Ridge Ave., Thornhill
Official Ceremony
at 2:00 p.m.
The event will feature entertainment, activities and displays for the entire family to
enjoy.
Peace Tree Day is an annual festival for children and families of every culture and faith
to celebrate peace together. It is a time to interact, explore and experience all the
vibrant colours of diversity while working together to create new peace initiatives in
schools and communities.
The purpose of the Peace Tree is to highlight the symbols of all cultures and faiths on
one tree and share the hope of people around the world living together in peace. The City
of Vaughan has declared June as Peace Tree Month. |
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| July |
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| August |
 August
AURORA
JAZZ+ FESTIVAL 2013
Aurora Town Park
Join us for this year’s exciting Aurora Jazz+ Festival 2013. For complete details,
visit www.aurorajazzfest.com or call 905-841-6489. |
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 August
Woodbridge
Rotary Ribfest
100 Porter Ave., Kipling Avenue, 1 km north of Hwy 7, Woodbridge
Company/Organization: Rotary Club of Woodbridge
Ribs, music, midway, beer garden and more! The Woodbridge Ribfest is a fundraiser for
Rotary projects here and internationally |
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August
Planet IndigenUs Festival: Aboriginal Perspective, Special Tour of Fashionality: Dress and Identity in Contemporary Canadian Art
Visit Planet IndigenUs at Toronto’s Harbourfront Centre before hopping on the bus that departs at 12:30 p.m. to join Anna Stanisz, Assistant Curator, Education & Programs on a tour at the McMichael focusing on the works by Kent Monkman, KC Adams, Lori Blondeau, Dana Claxton, and Meryl McMaster who are featured in this special exhibition. Spend an afternoon outside of the big city and be sure to enjoy a walk along the Humber river before your return bus trip.
Cost: general public: Please note that all Planet IndigenUs bus riders will be offered a 20% discount on the gallery’s general admission
McMichael members: N/A
Reservation: Not required
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| September |
September TBA
Annual Pioneer Festival
Black Creek Pioneer Village
This mennonite and Pennsylvania-German festival boasts a one of a kind Quilt Auction. many
traditional foods, and great traditional demonstrations. Horse drawn wagon rides
available. |
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 September
DOORS OPEN VAUGHAN 2013
Event is free of charge!
Join us at this year's event that features 17 specially selected buildings/sites opening
their doors to the public free-of-charge. Sites include the McMichael Canadian Art
Collection, Earth Rangers at the Kortright Centre, Power Stream Corporate Offices, Black
Creek Pioneer Village, the Wallace House, and the AMICI Museum. Art exhibits, walking
tours, interpretive history tours, and children's activities are included at the various
locations for the public to enjoy. |
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| October |
October
Vaughan's Multicultural Festival
Riviera Parque Banquet & Convention Centre
2800 Highway 7 W, Vaughan ON
The evening will feature live ethnic performances, distinct cuisines, inspiring art
exhibits and banner displays created by youth groups from across the city. The festivities
will commence with the You Tube sensation, the "Canadian Please" Duo.
Performances by Schola Cantorum, South Asian Dancers, Orient Dance Co., Irish Dance
Studio, Temple Kol Ami Choir, De Farmers Rhythm Sectio, Vaughan Filipino Association and
the Thornhill African Caribbean Canadian Association will showcase the many cultural
talents that make up Vaughan, one of Ontario's most diverse communities.
Take part in this first-time event happening in Vaughan!
Contact Info: 905-832-8585 ext.8405 |
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October
Woodbridge
Fall Fair
Contact: Jamie Maynard at 905-265-1782
Giant pumpkins, rides, games, music, food, farm animals and more! |
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October from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Gourdfest
Black Creek Pioneer Village
The Canadian Gourd Society presents Gourdfest, a
celebration, showcase and competition of beautifully carved gourds. You'll never look at
the gourd the same way again. |
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 October
SavourVaughan
Restaurant Week
Various locations
SavourVaughan is a celebration of Fine Flavours dedicated to shining
the spotlight on Vaughan's cultural diversity through its wide range of fine dining
restaurant choices. |
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