CREATING MEMORIES

PLAY AT ASSEMBLY PARK

As the soul of the VMC, Assembly Park supplies Vaughan’s emerging Downtown with its creative edge and enigmatic magnetic pull. Impromptu street performances, gallery openings, outdoor concerts, moving festivals, enriching cultural events, unforgettable installations, great food, good drink and better company all coexist in Assembly Park, creating memories that will last a lifetime.

 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

HopFest

HopFest

April 3 โ€“ 6
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April 3 โ€“ 6

HopFest

Hop into the springtime fun at HopFest, Vaughan’sย egg-citing celebration! Bring the whole family for a day filled with sweet treats, festive activities, and playful surprises around every corner.

๐Ÿ“… April 3 โ€“ 6, 2026
๐Ÿ•› 10 AM โ€“ 6 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission & Activity Tickets Available for Purchase

What to Expect:
๐Ÿฐ Egg Hunts โ€“ Join the fun and find hidden treasures throughout the garden
๐ŸŽจ Garden Crafts โ€“ Create colourful keepsakes to take home (Saturday only, while quantities last)
๐Ÿญ Sweet Treats & Eats โ€“ Enjoy delicious snacks and seasonal goodies
๐ŸŽ  Carnival Rides & Games โ€“ Laugh, play, and make magical memories
๐Ÿ“ธ Bunny Photo Ops โ€“ Capture your hoppiest moments with the Easter Bunny
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Vendor Market โ€” Presented by Toronto Made Market

Costumes and bunny ears encouraged โ€” smiles guaranteed!

Get your tickets here!

Visit www.hopfest.ca for more information.

Vaughan Ribfest

Vaughan Ribfest

May 15 โ€“ 18
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May 15 โ€“ 18

Vaughan Ribfest

Vaughan Ribfest returns for 2026 this Victoria Day Long Weekend โ€” bigger, bolder, and packed with smoky goodness! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Presented by Ontario Festival Group, get ready for four days of canโ€™t-miss BBQ and good vibes!

๐Ÿ“… May 15 to 18, 2026
๐Ÿ•› FRI – SUN: 12 PM โ€“ 10 PM | MON: 12 PM โ€“ 7 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: $5 | Kids 10 & under FREE

What To Expect:
๐Ÿฅฉ Slow-smoked ribs, tender brisket & juicy pulled pork
๐Ÿ— Flame-grilled chicken & savoury sausages
๐Ÿฆด Giant โ€œDinoโ€ beef ribs
๐ŸŸ Crowd-favourite eats like loaded poutines, crispy bloominโ€™ onions & sweet roasted corn
๐ŸŽถ High-energy live entertainment
๐ŸŽก Thrilling midway rides & classic carnival games for all ages

Show up hungry. Leave satisfied.

Visit www.ribfestx.comย for tickets and more information.

Lucky Lion Night Market

Lucky Lion Night Market

June 12 โ€“ 14
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June 12 โ€“ 14

Lucky Lion Night Market

Step into the vibrant energy of an Asian night market with Lucky Lion Night Market!

๐Ÿ“… June 12 to 14, 2025
๐Ÿ•› FRI: 4 PM โ€“ Midnightย  |ย  SAT: 2 PM โ€“ Midnight |ย  SUN: 12 PM โ€“ 8 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY

What To Expect:
๐Ÿœ Bold and flavourful street eats
๐Ÿฆ Traditional Lion Dance performances
๐ŸŽถ Live entertainment
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Curated artisan market
๐ŸŽฏ Interactive games & prize booths
๐Ÿ“ธ Picture-perfect photo ops and displays
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-friendly atmosphere

Experience the buzz of late-night bites, bright lights, and cultural flair.

Visit www.luckylionnightmarket.ca for more information.

2025

BooFest

October 18 โ€“ 26
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October 18 โ€“ 26

BooFest

Step right into the spooky world of BooFest, a Halloween celebration that is packed with fun for the whole family! Costume dress up is optional… but fun is mandatory!

๐Ÿ“… October 18, 19, 25, 26 2025
๐Ÿ•› 10 AM โ€“ 6 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission & Ride Tickets Available for Purchase

What to Expect:
๐Ÿš๏ธ Haunted House โ€” Enter… if you dare!
๐ŸŽฏ Carnival Games & Rides โ€“ Try your luck and enjoy classic midway fun
๐Ÿฌ Tasty Treats โ€“ Indulge in sweet and seasonal bites
๐Ÿ“ธ Photo Opp Moments โ€“ Capture your spooktacular memories
๐ŸŽƒ Pumpkin from the Market โ€“ Take home your very own pumpkin
๐ŸŒฝ Corn Maze โ€“ Get lost in a field of festive fun
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Vendor Market โ€” Presented by Toronto Made Market

Join us for a frightfully fun day at BooFest!

Visit www.boofest.ca for tickets and more information.

Screemers

October 10 โ€“ November 1
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October 10 โ€“ November 1

Screemers

Screemersย is back for the ultimate haunted experience this Halloween! Enter, if you dare, for one the GTA’s most terrifying and immersive Halloween attractions.

๐Ÿ“… October 10 to November 1, 2025 (select days)
๐Ÿ•› 7 PM โ€“ 12 AM (midnight) (select days)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ General & VIP Tickets Available For Purchase

Step intoย 7 Haunts of Horror,ย each packed with live actors, chilling effects, and nightmares brought to life:
โš”๏ธ Medieval Massacre โ€“ Face vengeful knights and plague-ridden spirits.
๐ŸŽƒ Halloween Horrors โ€“ Walk through your darkest Halloween nightmares.
โ„๏ธ Winter Horrorland โ€“ Meet Krampus, evil Santa, and sinister elves.
๐ŸŽช Carnival Carnage โ€“ A twisted carnival where laughter turns to screams.
๐Ÿ”ช Slasher Wax Museum โ€“ Horror movie slashers come to life!
๐ŸŒ‘ The Darkness โ€“ Navigate total darknessโ€ฆ if you dare.
๐Ÿš The Haunted House โ€“ Torontoโ€™s most shocking haunted home.

Plus, enjoy live shows, midway rides, and food & drinks at the Midway of Mayhem โ€” perfect for catching your breath between scares.

Visit www.screemers.ca for tickets and more information.

VAUGHANSTOCK

September 6
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September 6

VAUGHANSTOCK

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, culture, and high-energy entertainment – VAUGHANSTOCKย is taking over the city!

๐Ÿ“… September 6, 2025
๐Ÿ•› 7 PM โ€“ 11 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY

Hosted by the one and only DBG, VAUGHANSTOCK is a free, one-night cultural exposรฉ spotlighting some of Vaughan’s most talented young artists. From epic live bands performances to side-splitting comedy sets, the night will be packed with non-stop action and creativity.

What To Expect:
๐ŸŽถ Headlining Live Bands
๐ŸŽค Comedy Acts to keep you laughing between sets
๐Ÿš— A Curated Euro Car Show Display for automotive enthusiasts
๐Ÿ‚ A Mechanical Bull for the daring
๐Ÿ Local Italian Food Trucks to satisfy every craving

Come for the music, stay for the food, and experience a night like no other. Let VAUGHANSTOCK show you what this city’s next generation of talent is all about.

Persian Food Festival

August 30 โ€“ September 1
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August 30 โ€“ September 1

Persian Food Festival

Persian Food Festival, Canada’s biggest Persian celebration is back! Join us this Labour Day Weekend for an unforgettable celebration โ€” three days of food, music, and culture!

๐Ÿ“… August 30 to September 1, 2025
๐Ÿ•› 11 AM โ€“ 12 AM (midnight)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY before 6 PM | Kids under 12 and seniors FREE ENTRY ALL DAY

What To Expect:
๐Ÿด Persian & international dishes from top vendors
๐ŸŽต Live performances by top artists & DJs
๐ŸŽญ Traditional shows & entertainment for all ages

Visit www.shiermedia.com for more information.

Lucky Lion Night Market

July 11 โ€“ 13
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July 11 โ€“ 13

Lucky Lion Night Market

Experience the magic of Asian night markets at Assembly Park withย Lucky Lion Night Market!

๐Ÿ“… July 11 to 13, 2025
๐Ÿ•› FRI: 4 PM โ€“ Midnightย  |ย  SAT: 2 PM โ€“ Midnight |ย  SUN: 12 PM โ€“ 8 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY

What To Expect:
๐Ÿœ Sizzling street food galore
๐Ÿฆ Lion dance performances
๐ŸŽถ Live entertainment
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Artisan market
๐ŸŽฏ Games & prize booths
๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram-worthy moments and installations
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-friendly atmosphere

Donโ€™t miss one of Vaughanโ€™s most anticipated cultural events of the year!

Visit www.luckylionnightmarket.ca for more information.

Vaughan International Music Festival

July 4 โ€“ 5
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July 4 โ€“ 5

Vaughan International Music Festival

VIMF 2025 is Back โ€“ Bigger and Bolder!

๐Ÿ“… June 28 to 29, 2025
๐Ÿ•› 4 PM โ€“ 11 PM (both days)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY

Get ready for the 4th Annual Vaughan International Music Festival (VIMF) โ€“ York Regionโ€™s premier celebration of music, culture, and diversity!

Join thousands of festival-goers for two unforgettable days of:
๐ŸŽถ Live music from sensational local & international talent
๐Ÿ’ƒ Cultural dance performances & workshops
๐Ÿ” Delicious global cuisine
๐Ÿท Beer & wine garden
๐ŸŽจ Family-friendly fun & activities

๐Ÿ“ข Mark your calendars and stay tuned for artist announcements and exciting surprises! Let the rhythms of the world move you at #VIMF2025!

Visit www.myvimf.com for more information.

Asado

June 28 โ€“ 29
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June 28 โ€“ 29

Asado

Canadaโ€™s biggest Asado fest is coming to Assembly Park

Presented by Copa Cabana & ย Toronto Latinos, get ready for 2 days of sizzling grills, Latin beats, and unforgettable vibes!

๐Ÿ“… June 28 & 29, 2025
๐Ÿ•› 12 PM โ€“ 11 PM (both days)
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY before 6 PM | All Ages Welcomed | Registration Required

What To Expect:
๐ŸŒ A vibrant cultural marketplace with 40+ Latin vendors
๐ŸŽถ Non-stop Latin music & live entertainment
๐Ÿ”ฅ Authentic Asado cuisine grilled by top chefs
๐Ÿฅฉ Copa Cabanaโ€”one of Canadaโ€™s top steakhousesโ€”is taking the lead on food!
๐Ÿฉดย The FIRST-EVER Chancla Throwing Contest
๐Ÿ•บ Dancing, drinks, and an electric community vibe

Visit www.torontolatinos.com for your complimentary tickets and more information.

Stuffed Food Festival

June 21 โ€“ 22
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June 21 โ€“ 22

Stuffed Food Festival

ย Get Ready for a Feast of Flavours, Fun & Everything Stuffed!

๐Ÿ“… June 21 to 22, 2025
๐Ÿ•› SAT: 12 PM โ€“ 11 PMย  |ย  SUN: 12 PM โ€“ 8 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ FREE ENTRY

What To Expect:
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Over 25 delicious food vendors serving up mouthwatering eats
๐Ÿ›๏ธ A local vendor market featuring unique finds and handmade goods
๐ŸŽ‰ Live entertainment all day, including:
โ€ƒ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Food demos from top local chefs
โ€ƒ๐Ÿ‘ง Interactive kidsโ€™ culinary workshops
โ€ƒ๐ŸฅŸ Food-eating contests with big bragging rights!

Donโ€™t miss the Live Import & Classic Car Show & Shine!ย 
๐Ÿ†๐Ÿš— Prizes awarded for the hottest rides on display!

Come hungry, come curious, and come ready for an unforgettable day at Stuffed Food Festival!

Visit www.tickets.celebratevaughan.com for your complimentary tickets and more information.

And don’t forget to check out Celebrate Vaughan’s Instagram

Vaughan International Film Festival

June 16 โ€“ 18
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June 16 โ€“ 18

Vaughan International Film Festival

Ger ready for an unforgettable night of global storytelling at the 13th edition of the Vaughan International Film Festival!ย 

Featuring the best student short films from 10 different high schools across the province of Ontario, and the best international short films selected by VFF.

๐Ÿ“… June 16 to 18, 2025
๐Ÿ•› Doors Open: 6 PMย  |ย  Screenings Begin: 7 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Tickets Available For Purchase!

What To Expect:
๐ŸŽฅ Cinematic masterpieces of short films
๐Ÿฟ Complimentary treats & soft drinks during the screening

Lights, camera, celebration!

Visit www.vaughanfilmfestival.com for tickets and information.

Spring Love Festival

June 14
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June 14

Spring Love Festival

Attention Freestyle Fans! Get readyโ€” Stevie B is bringing his all-new Spring Love Freestyle Music Festivalย to Vaughan, Ontario!

๐Ÿ“… June 14, 2025
๐Ÿ•› 4PM โ€“ 11 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ General & VIP Tickets Available For Purchase!

Experience an unforgettable night of live performances featuring:
๐ŸŒŸ Stevie B
๐ŸŒŸ Rockell
๐ŸŒŸ Cynthia
๐ŸŒŸ Johnny O
๐ŸŒŸ Vaughanโ€™s own Elissa and Zoe
๐ŸŒŸ And for the first time ever in Vaughan: Freestyle, Jaya, and Nice and Wild

๐ŸŽค Hosted by the legendary Tony Monaco and Z103.5
๐ŸŽง With DJs Smash and Oldskool spinning classic vinyl all night long!

Donโ€™t miss the BIGGEST Freestyle event in Canadian historyโ€”a night of pure nostalgia, high energy, and unforgettable music!

Visit www.springlovemusicfestival.com for tickets and more information.

Vaughan Ribfest

May 16 โ€“ 19
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May 16 โ€“ 19

Vaughan Ribfest

Vaughan Ribfest 2025ย is back this Victoria Day Long Weekend โ€” and it’s bringing the BBQ heat!
Presented by Ontario Festival Group, join us for four days of finger-lickinโ€™ fun!

๐Ÿ“… May 16 to 19, 2025
๐Ÿ•› FRI – SUN: 12 PM โ€“ 10 PM | MON: 12 PM โ€“ 7 PM
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Admission: $5ย  |ย  Kids 10 & under FREE
๐Ÿš— Free Parkingย  |ย  ๐Ÿพ Pet Friendlyย  |ย  ๐ŸŽค Free Concerts with Admission

What To Expect:
๐Ÿฅฉ Smoked Ribs, Brisket & Pulled Pork
๐Ÿ— BBQ Chicken & Sausages
๐Ÿฆด Massive “Dino” Beef Ribs
๐ŸŸ Festival eats like Bloomin’ Onions, Poutines, Roasted Corn & more
๐Ÿป Ice-cold beer to top it off!
๐ŸŽถ Live Entertainment
๐ŸŽก Plus: Midway rides & carnival games for the whole fam!

Come hungry. Leave happy. #VaughanRibfest2025

Visit www.ribfestx.com/event/vaughan-ribfest-2025/ย for tickets and more information.

Easter Hopfest

April 18 โ€“ 21
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April 18 โ€“ 21

Easter Hopfest

Mark your calendars for Easter Hopfest! Families can start a new tradition at this special event where Easter magic comes alive, bringing friends and family together for a hopping good time.

What To Do:

  • Easter egg hunts โ€” Ready, set, scramble! Find hidden treasures and sweet surprises
  • Easter bunny photo ops โ€” Snap a pic with the fluffiest VIP in town
  • Rides and games โ€” Thrills, spills and plenty of prizes to win
  • Shoppable market โ€” Browse 15-plus local vendors at the York Region Mom Market

Get your ride tickets here!

Bunny ears are optional โ€“ but fun is required!

Visit www.easterhopfest.com for more information.

2024

Vaughan International Music Festival

August 23 โ€“ 24
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August 23 โ€“ 24

Vaughan International Music Festival

The VIMF, Established As The 1st International Music Festival In The City Of Vaughan And York Region, Celebrates Diversity, Culture And Inclusiveness Through Music. The Festival Showcases A Wide Range Of Musical Genres, Including Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, Classical, Jazz And World Music, And Features Performances By Both Established And Emerging Artists.

A Key Objective Is To Support Young, Local, Aspiring Artists By Providing A Platform To Showcase Talent And Gain Exposure. The VIMF Has Created A Scholarship Program To Help Provide Funding Support To Young Artists.

The VIMF Aims To Promote Cultural Exchange And Understanding By Bringing Together Musicians And Audiences From Different Backgrounds And Communities. The Festival Continues To Be A Major Tourism Attraction That Draws Visitors From Across The Region And Beyond, Providing Significant Economic Boosts To Vaughanโ€™s Downtown And Local Businesses.

Vaughan International Music Festival

Vaughan International Music Festival

The Creative Mind Exhibition

July 6
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July 6

The Creative Mind Exhibition

The Creative Mind is an Art Exhibition that was first hosted in Vaughan, Ontario in 2023. Co-founders, Madeline Rose Fiore and Rebekah Rizzo developed the creative mind when working on a short film together and realizing the importance of having a creative community to help lead and inspire each other.

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Their mission is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their talent and courageously share their work alongside others. They aim to inspire and uplift others through their passion and creativity, knowing that if they can ignite the spark of inspiration in at least one person, their efforts are meaningful and worthwhile.

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This yearโ€™s event will be taking place on Saturday, July 6th from 6 pm-11 pm at Assembly Parkย 

The Creative Mind Exhibition

Explore Your Garden with YRFN and VMC Library

July 6
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July 6

Explore Your Garden with YRFN and VMC Library

Explore the local community garden and learn how you can get involved to grow your own herbs & vegetables!

Saturday July 6, 10:30am (1h long), meet at Assembly Park Garde

Please note we will be meeting at Assembly Park Garden for this walk. This program is done in partnership with Assembly Park and YRFN. A limited number of Nature Backpacks will be available on-site for customers to checkout with their Vaughan Public Libraries card. All ages are welcome! There will also be nature-themed activities available for younger children. Children are required to have adult supervision. To ensure the comfort and enjoyment of the program for all participants we kindly ask that pets stay at home or explore the space independently. This program will take place outdoors (weather permitting), so wear comfortable shoes and appropriate outerwear. Don’t forget to bring water!

Explore Your Garden with YRFN and VMC Library

Dance Workshops

July 6
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July 6

Dance Workshops

Bollywood 101 Workshop

Saturday, July 6 ยท 12 – 1pm

Join Karishma Mansingani in this super fun workshop! Bollywood dancing comes from the Indian film industry and incorporates traditional Indian and Bhangra folk dance with Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin and Bellydance styles. It is energetic, expressive and so much fun! No prior dance experience necessary, pre-registration required. Bring the whole family!

Line Dance 101 Workshop

Saturday, July 6 ยท 1 – 2pm

Join Rhea Daniels and learn basic steps and dance sequences to Pop, R&B, and Country music that you can take to the next wedding, a barbecue or a house party. Line dancing is a fun and social way to stay active. No prior dance experience is necessary. Online registration required (one per person). Pricing includes HST.

This class is free for participants, thanks to the generous support of Assembly Park and York Region Arts Council. Enjoy food trucks and a local artisan market before or after class!

Please visit https://www.dancetogetherproject.com/classes-vaughan to book your free class.

Dance Workshops

Dance Workshops

June 29
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June 29

Dance Workshops

Line Dance 101 Workshop

Saturday, June 29 ยท 12 – 12:45pm

Join Rhea Daniels and learn basic steps and dance sequences to Pop, R&B, and Country music that you can take to the next wedding, a barbecue or a house party. Line dancing is a fun and social way to stay active. No prior dance experience is necessary. Online registration required (one per person). Pricing includes HST.

Partner Dance 101 Workshop

Saturday, June 29 ยท 1 – 2pm

Join Dance Together Project founder Katya Kuznetsova in this fun and practical introduction to partner dancing overall. Great as an intro to wedding dance or a fun date activity. Yes, it will help you with your two left feet, and more! No prior experience necessary. Online registration required (each partner must register).

Bollywood 101 Workshop

Saturday, June 29 ยท 2 – 2:45pm

Join Karishma Mansingani in this super fun workshop! Bollywood dancing comes from the Indian film industry and incorporates traditional Indian and Bhangra folk dance with Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin and Bellydance styles. It is energetic, expressive and so much fun! No prior dance experience necessary, pre-registration required. Bring the whole family!

This class is free for participants, thanks to the generous support of Assembly Park and York Region Arts Council. Enjoy food trucks and an artisan market before or after class!

Please visit https://www.dancetogetherproject.com/classes-vaughan to book your free class.

Dance Workshops

Vaughan International Film Festival

June 17 โ€“ 19
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June 17 โ€“ 19

Vaughan International Film Festival

Theย 11th Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF)ย launches itsย 2024 editionย with theย Student Screening at Assembly Park on June 17, showcasingย 18 short filmsย created by high school students from across Ontario. During the event,ย three finalistsย will be announced and awardedย Lumix camera equipment, followed by aย networking sessionย with industry professionals.

As aย not-for-profit organizationย near Toronto, VFF is dedicated to advancing the short film industry throughย screenings, scholarships, and educational events. The festival serves as a vital platform for emerging and established filmmakers, drawing an audience ofย over 20,000 attendeesย each year.

The full lineup can be found at vaughanfilmfestival.comย and tickets can beย purchased here.

Vaughan International Film Festival

Food Truck’N Fridays

June 14 โ€“ September 27
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June 14 โ€“ September 27

Food Truck’N Fridays

Food Truckโ€™N Friday is a once a week celebration every Friday from 5-8 p.m.

Food Truckโ€™N Friday has found a new home for the summer. The hugely popular food truck event series, which ran weekly from 2015 to 2022 in the GTA is back this summer at Assembly Park.

The expansive public space, located close to countless retail and transit connections, will feature a daily assembly of Torontoโ€™s best food trucks from June 7 to Sept. 27, 2024. As part of this summer series, Food Truckโ€™N Friday will be bringing its unique concept that combines food truck eats, artisans and entertainment to the park on every Friday.

โ€œFood Truckโ€™N Friday at Assembly Park is tapped to become a hot new summer destination for the Greater Toronto Area,โ€ says Jason Bellissimo, Founder of Food Truckโ€™N Friday and Principal at J.B. Innovative Solutions Inc. โ€œYouโ€™ll find all the things you loved about Food Truckโ€™N Friday in Etobicoke at our new home in Vaughan, and more!ย  With our amazing partners at Assembly Park, weโ€™re working on plenty of surprises that will bring the community together and make Food Truckโ€™N Friday the go-to spot for delicious eats and family fun.โ€

For more information, follow @foodtrucknevents on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Food Truck’N Fridays

Food Truck’N Fridays

SUMMER DANCE ASSEMBLY with the Dance Together Project

June 8
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June 8

SUMMER DANCE ASSEMBLY with the Dance Together Project

To celebrate a fantastic first season ofย Dance Together Residenciesย and community dance workshop programming in partnership withย Assembly Parkย andย York Region Arts Council, we welcome you at the Summer Dance Assembly on June 8th, 2024.

Join us for a special event,ย co-curated by dance artistsย Katya Kuznetsovaย andย Mellisa Hart. Weโ€™ll be offering FREE community dance and visual art workshops as well as dance performances featuring local dance artists. Meet some of the artists that are part of theย Dance Together Residencies, try Bolly Yoga, Graffiti Art, Line Dance, Hip Hop and Bharatanayam and enjoy dance performances in Salsa, Bharatanatyam, Hip Hop, Mexican Folklore, Bollywood and more!

 

When: June 8, 2024, 10 am – 3 pm

Where: Assembly Park (indoor and outdoor), 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan

Cost: FREE

Open to ages and levels. Please register to secure your spot.

 

Schedule of Events:

10 am – Bolly Yoga with Ashima Suri/Limitless Productions

11 am – Graffiti Workshop with Jessey Pacho/Phade Creative Inc.ย (visual art)

11 am – Line Dance with Rhea Daniels

12 pm – Dance Performances byย KREATIVE IN DANCE STYLES,ย Raga Mohanraj, Ofrenda (Mexican Folklore Dance),ย Mel Hartย &ย Neena Jayarajan,ย Karishma Mansinghaniย andย Soul 2 Sole Latin Dance Co.!

1 pm – Bharatanatyam 101 withย Neena Jayarajan

2 pm – Hip Hop withย Mel Hart

 

Registered participants can attend any or all of the workshops. Come dance together with us!

REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE

SUMMER DANCE ASSEMBLY with the Dance Together Project

SUMMER DANCE ASSEMBLY with the Dance Together Project

Vaughan Ribfestย 

May 17 โ€“ 20
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May 17 โ€“ 20

Vaughan Ribfestย 

The 2nd Annual Vaughan Ribfestย  will take place at the outdoor event grounds at Assembly Park Vaughan convenient for all surrounding communities.

Produced by Ontario Festival Group we are bringing 5 of North Americaโ€™s Best Rib Teams coming from Daytona Beach, Florida, Brewton, Alabama, Castleberry, Alabama, Fort Erie, Ontario and London, Ontario. These โ€œPitmastersโ€ are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs. There will be a variety of festival foods like mini-donuts, roasted corn, poutines, funnel cakes and of course to wash it all down nice cold beer.

There will be plenty of activities including a Spectacular Midway, Carnival Games, Marketplace, Artisans, Rib Eating Contest and moreโ€ฆ Watch Live Music all weekend long featuring amazing Tributes to Bob Marley, ACDC The Hip plus local bands.

Follow Us @VaughanRibfest

Vaughan Ribfestย 

Vaughan Ribfestย 

Vaughan’s Summer Lineup

March 21
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March 21

Vaughan’s Summer Lineup

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Vaughan’s Summer Lineup, proudly presented by the Vaughan International Film Festival and Tourism Vaughan. This event is a golden opportunity for local events and attractions to shine by presenting their exciting summer programming to the community.

Hear from these events and attractions in the presentation area and connect with them afterwards at their promotional booths or in the networking hub.

VFF will be culminating the event by announcing our festival dates, locations, and highly anticipated international and student film lineups, so don’t miss out!

Let’s come together, celebrate the vibrancy of Vaughan, and make lasting connections that will elevate our community spirit.

 

Vaughan’s Summer Lineup

Vaughan’s Summer Lineup

Dance Together Open Studio

January 27
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January 27

Dance Together Open Studio

As part of Dance Togetherโ€™s new 2024 season, they will be hosting several Open Studio events at Assembly Park. The first one is on January 27th, featuring community dance workshops in Line Dance, Bollywood, Bachata, Vogue, and Waltz. All workshops are pay-what-you-can and open to all ages, levels, and abilities. Community members are invited to experience any or all of the workshops, which will be part of the ongoing dance programmingย starting in February 2024.

 

Location: Assembly Park Studios, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan

11 am Line Dance 101 with Rhea Daniels

12 pm Bachata 101 with Katya Kuznetsova

1 pm Bollywood 101 with Karishma Mansingani

4-6 pm Vogue 101 with Danah Rosales

6 pm Waltz 101 with Katya Kuznetsova

7 pm Dance Film Watch Party!

Dance Together

2023

Screemers

October 7 โ€“ 31
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October 7 โ€“ 31

Screemers

Screemers, Torontoโ€™s original haunted attraction.

Screemersย is a pay one price event, which includes all 7 haunted walk through mazes featuring over 120 liveย actors.

To Enhance your stay, Screemers offers unlimited rides on the Midway of Madness, along with a Food Truck Eatery area to satisfy your hunger pains.

Rain is not an issue. Screemers Festival area will be housed under a Huge 15,000 Square foot open tent, featuring our realistic props, and stage shows to keep you entertained along with the fully licensedย Vampire Lounge.

October 7-9, 13-16, 20-23 and 25-31, 2023

The Social Market

August 12
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August 12

The Social Market

The Social Market will be taking place in Toronto, ON! This will be our 3rd Toronto pop up, and we canโ€™t wait to show off our new upgrades!

The first 20 shoppers in line will be receiving a FREE canvas TSM tote, full of goodies! Shoppers can expect lots of music, live food from Lesher Kitchen, on-site tooth gem kits and applications from Lab Aesthetics and much more!

Barkada Day Market

July 30
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July 30

Barkada Day Market

Barkada Day Market is at Assembly Park this summer season!

Come out and enjoy 3 days of shopping, live music & delicious food while supporting Filipino & Asian-owned businesses.

Barkada Night Market

July 22
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July 22

Barkada Night Market

Barkada Night Market is at Assembly Park this summer season!

Come out and enjoy 3 days of shopping, live music & delicious food while supporting Filipino & Asian-owned businesses.

Urban Makers Market

July 16
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July 16

Urban Makers Market

The Urban Maker’s Market is back and we’ve partnered up withย @assemblyparkvmcย to bring you an EPIC summer market from July 15th to 16th!

Join us for a 2 day event of shopping & fun at the awesome Assembly Park, the soul of the VMC! We’ll have 60+ vendors to shop from, food trucks, drinks, live music, activities for the whole family and so much more!

More of a night Owl? We’ve got you covered! Pop by for our first ever NIGHT MARKET.

The first 30 guests in line get a swag bag PACKED with local goodies from our vendors and sponsors, you won’t want to miss it so come early!

Urban Makers Night Market

July 15
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July 15

Urban Makers Night Market

The Urban Maker’s Market is back and we’ve partnered up withย @assemblyparkvmcย to bring you an EPIC summer market from July 15th to 16th!

Join us for a 2 day event of shopping & fun at the awesome Assembly Park, the soul of the VMC! We’ll have 60+ vendors to shop from, food trucks, drinks, live music, activities for the whole family and so much more!

More of a night Owl? We’ve got you covered! Pop by for our first ever NIGHT MARKET.

The first 30 guests in line get a swag bag PACKED with local goodies from our vendors and sponsors, you won’t want to miss it so come early!

Urban Makers Night Market

Block Party

May 27 โ€“ 28
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May 27 โ€“ 28

Block Party

WHEN:

Saturday, May 27: 10:00am-11:00pm and Sunday, May 28: 10:00am-7:00pm

WHERE:

80 Interchange Way, Vaughan

ADMISSION:

Entrance to the event is free. Vendors will charge for goods/services individually.

ATTRACTIONS:

Food Trucks
Artisan Marketplace
Flower Market
Classes/Workshops: Fitness, Art, Beekeeping, Gardening
Live Music
Giveaways
Woof-A-Palooza Tent
Film screening

ACTIVITIES:

For a complete list of event activities, pleaseย click here.

CALL FOR VENDORS:

If youโ€™re a local maker, craftsperson, or entrepreneur who is looking to feature your work to the Vaughan community, look no further than the Assembly Park Block Party! For more information, please email [email protected].

2022

VFF – Seminar Series

September 25 โ€“ October 2
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September 25 โ€“ October 2

VFF – Seminar Series

VFFโ€™s Inspiring Future Filmmakers seminar series is back, this time in-person at The Studios at Assembly Park!

Four seminars will be presented over two days this fall, each exploring a range of topics with speakers who are directly immersed in the industry. The seminars will include guided Q&Aโ€™s with the speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.

View details here

VFF โ€“ Shortcuts Films

September 23 โ€“ October 1
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September 23 โ€“ October 1

VFF โ€“ Shortcuts Films

Established in 2013, this exciting multi-day event proudly showcases both local and international talent at all levels. Audiences are presented with multi-genre short films, offering an ideal opportunity for independent and budding film creators to put forth their work.

View details here

CariVaughan Reggae Fest and Taste the Caribbean

August 13 โ€“ 14
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August 13 โ€“ 14

CariVaughan Reggae Fest and Taste the Caribbean

CariVaughan Reggae Splash is a 2-day outdoor music festival featuring live dancers, local Canadian musicians and international reggae artists. This festival is for us to come together to share our one love for the different sounds of reggae music. Reggae music was born in Jamaica however it has expanded to Afro, Latin, and Asian countries as well as the โ€œAmericasโ€ rap. We look forward to presenting the different interpretations of reggae music!

Taste the Caribbean (TTC) will be the ultimate Caribbean 2022 2-day outdoor Culinary Tasting Experience. In showcasing 25 Caribbean Chefs from the BIPOC communities, TTC will consist of a 4-Course menu and Drink tasting experience. Patrons will pre-load a branded wristband with a dollar amount to pay for items they want to taste individually within the meal course area.

Each menu course area will feature 3-5 chefs with one chef from the BIPOC communities. Each Chef will curate one mouth-watering food/drink item for their station, specifically for the course of the meal and drink. Patrons will stroll through the different mapped course areas to enjoy the smell, sight and taste of the 15 dishes curated for the 4-Course meal and drink experience.

Brunch โ€“ Saturday, August 13, 2022, and Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dinner โ€“ Saturday, August 13, 2022, and possibly Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Colours | J’Ouvert Night

July 29
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July 29

Colours | J’Ouvert Night

This will be the SAME Jโ€™ouvert concert experience with our signature INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS and DJS colouring the stage. However, you can expect MORE POWDER, MORE WATER and MORE ENERGY when we see you on Friday, July 29, 2022 for COLOURS – JOUVERT NIGHT.

Featuring:
Patrice Roberts & Ricardo Drue

Assembly Park
80 Interchange Way,
Concord, ON L4K 5W3

Doors Open at 6:00PM | Show starts at 8:30PM | Event Concludes at 12:00AM

19+ Event | Rain or Shine | Free Parking On Site

Tickets & Information can be found here.

Colours | J’Ouvert Night

Mashup Pon di Road

July 19
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July 19

Mashup Pon di Road

MASHUP PON DI ROAD is a bashment circus on a big truckโ€”an outdoor, vaudeville-style, West-Indian flavoured, black girl-powered variety show pulling up on city streets.

Fusing raucous humour with whip-smart cultural critique, MASHUP PON DI ROAD pokes fun at the constraints of the patriarchy, the expectations of womanhood, and the end of the world as we know it. through a series of vignettes and songs, two ringmasters and their band of colourful misfits rum punch up at the ruling class, giving you a funhouse mirror look at the sheer absurdity of dis oppressive world. the path to liberation sparkles with laughter. letโ€™s get unruly.

Touching road summer 2022.

Tickets are free – register your spot with the link below – come one, come all!
Welcome to di circus!

Community Preview: July 19, 2022, gates at 8 p.m. / show at 9 p.m. @ Assembly Park – 80 Interchange Way – Sponsored by QuadReal Property Group

REGISTER YOUR SPOT HERE

Nights of Lights

January 2
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January 2

Nights of Lights

We are so excited to be hosting Nights of Lights and Holiday Fair in the Square at Assembly Park! Get ready for one of the most enchanting holiday experiences in the GTA. Attractions include an artisan marketplace, a holiday midway, food trucks and gourmet food vendors, a polar point bar and much more!

Admission for Holiday Fair in the Square is FREE! Tickets are required for the Nights of Lights walk through. The event opens on November 26th and runs until January 2nd, 2022.

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2021

Screemers

October 8
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October 8

Screemers

Searching for the perfect Halloween plans? Assembly Park has you covered. Experience the 7 haunts โ€“ Carnivale of Carnage, Winter Horrorland, Zombie Prizon, Skull Castle, the Darkness, The Haunted House, Slasher Wax Museum. If you need a break from the horrors of the haunts, or just want calm your nerves before testing your meddle in one, come enjoy some BLOODY good drinks in our fully licenced VAMPIRE LOUNGE that serves a delicious variety of liquid courage, the lounge is a canโ€™t miss! Grab your bravest friends and experience #livethefear at Canada’s spookiest screem park.

From October 8 – 31, 2021.

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VFF

September 3
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September 3

VFF

The Vaughan International Film Festival is a 5-day event that proudly showcases both local and international talent of multi-genre short films. Now in its 10th edition, the festival continues to offer a platform for independent creators to share their films and further excel within the industry. Between the festival week, promotional events and unique screenings, filmmakers have the opportunity to reach an audience of over 19,000 people. Submit your film today!

Learn more at vaughanfilmfestival.com.

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Inaugural Art Show

August 20
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August 20

Inaugural Art Show

The Studios at Assembly Park is proud to present 27 pieces of artwork by 13 talented local artistsโ€”including show curator Stefano Bove @stefanobove_art. The show will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm – 10pm, August 20 – September 26, 2021. The closing ceremony will be held on the last day where the show winners will be announced.

2020

Nights of Lights

November 26
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November 26

Nights of Lights

Discover an immersive experience like none other, featuring over 1,000,000 LED lights animated and synchronized to your favourite holiday tunes. Nights of Lights is the must-see walk-thru event of the Holiday season for all ages. This dazzling light display is the first of its kind in Canada and only happens once a year!