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June 26-July 2 (York)
The maple leaf is flying high across York Region this Canada Day weekend! From 8 spectacular fireworks celebrations lighting up Aurora, Vaughan, and Richmond Hill to the massive Taste of Asia festival with 150+ food vendors in Markham, plus beloved strawberry festivals celebrating our summer harvest. Teen beach parties, multicultural festivals, and free concerts complete a week bursting with Canadian pride!
In today's newsletter:
🇨🇦 8 Canada Day celebrations with fireworks across Aurora, Vaughan & Richmond Hill
🍓 Strawberry festivals at Stouffville & Rose Family Farm strawberry picking
🥟 Taste of Asia mega-festival with 150+ food vendors in Markham
🎵 Free concerts, teen beach parties & multicultural festivals
Have feedback, suggestions, or know of an event we missed? Simply reply directly to this newsletter - we read every message and love hearing from our community!
CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS
🇨🇦 Canada Day 2025 - King Township
Tuesday, July 1 | 5:00 PM - dusk | Memorial Park, King City | FREE
Spectacular Canada Day celebration featuring live music, food vendors, drone show, kids zone, face painting, inflatables, and games! Perfect community celebration in beautiful King City.
🔥 Hot Tip: Limited parking - use free parking at Wellesley Park (northwest corner of King Road and Keele Street) or on-street parking in outer lanes of King Road.
🇨🇦 Canada Day - Town of Aurora
Tuesday, July 1 | 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM | Lambert Willson Park & Aurora Family Leisure Complex | FREE
Full day of Canada Day fun! Starts with parade at 10am (travelling north on Yonge Street from Murray Drive to Aurora Heights Drive), followed by festivities 11am-4pm, then evening entertainment with live bands and fireworks 6:30-10:30pm.
🇨🇦 City of Vaughan's Annual Canada Day Celebration
Tuesday, July 1 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | North Maple Regional Park | FREE
Incredible stage entertainment, activities for all ages, food zone, marketplace with vendors, and so much more! Rain or shine event in beautiful North Maple Regional Park.
🔥 Hot Tip: NO parking on event site - shuttle bus services recommended! Check website for shuttle locations and schedules.
🇨🇦 Newmarket Canada Day Festival
Tuesday, July 1 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Riverwalk Commons | FREE
Daytime celebration at beautiful Riverwalk Commons with family activities, entertainment, and community spirit. Rain or shine event with severe weather updates on website.
🔥 Hot Tip: Free shuttle buses from locations across the town - check website for routes!
🇨🇦 Newmarket Evening Concert & Fireworks
Tuesday, July 1 | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | George Richardson Park | FREE
Evening concert followed by spectacular fireworks display from approximately 10:10-10:30pm! Perfect way to end Canada Day celebrations under the stars.
🔥 Hot Tip: Bring blankets and chairs for comfort during the evening concert! Fireworks are the grand finale.
🇨🇦 East Gwillimbury Canada Day
Tuesday, July 1 | 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Mount Albert Lions Community Centre, East Gwillimbury | FREE
Outdoor Canada Day celebration featuring fun activities, live music, delicious food and treats, plus spectacular fireworks at 10pm! Free shuttle service provided by Enbridge from multiple community centres due to limited parking. Donations of non-perishable food items collected for Holland Landing Food Pantry.
🔥 Hot Tip: Free YRT shuttle service from 4 locations including Holland Landing Community Centre, EG Sports Complex, Mount Albert Community Centre, and Ross Family Complex!
🇨🇦 Canada Day at the ROC and Georgina Village Museum
Tuesday, July 1 | 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM | The ROC & Georgina Village Museum | FREE admission
Live entertainment, children's activities, inflatables, delicious food, and evening fireworks! Free shuttle service available - check website for routes.
🇨🇦 Canada Day Celebration at Richmond Green
Tuesday, July 1 | 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park | FREE event admission
Free event with activities, entertainment, food vendors, and fireworks beginning at 10pm! Some vendors accept cash only - ATMs available in Amusement Area.
🔥 Hot Tip: Purchase inflatable tickets online with promo code FUNZONE10 to save! $5/ride OR $22 all-day pass.
🇨🇦 Markham Canada Day
Tuesday, July 1 | 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Markham Centre | FREE
Action-packed day featuring children's activities, entertainment, inflatable activities, food vendors, and fireworks beginning at 10pm! On-site parking available.
STRAWBERRY SEASON CELEBRATIONS
🍓 Strawberry Festival - Stouffville
June 27-29 | Fri 5-9pm, Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-9pm | Memorial Park, Stouffville | FREE
The ultimate strawberry celebration in the heart of Stouffville! Features festival market, live entertainment, food zone, pancake breakfast, the Sandy Stronach Red Berry Café, and Picnic in the Park. Thousands gather for this beloved community tradition celebrating strawberry season in style.
🔥 Hot Tip: Parking available at Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Centre (2 Park Drive) plus side streets around town. Arrive early for pancake breakfast!
🍓 Strawberry Season at Rose Family Farm
Opens June 27 | Daily 9am-5pm | Rose Family Farm | Pick your own: $20/basket (4 quarts), $5/quart
Pick your own fresh strawberries at this charming family farm! Features free wagon rides to and from the strawberry patch, already-picked berries available, and the authentic farm experience families love.
🔥 Hot Tip: Berry picking is weather dependent - always check their Instagram @rosefamilyfarmca before going! Free wagon rides make it perfect for families with little ones.
✨ Want more strawberry farms? For our full 2025 strawberry picking guide featuring 10 pick-your-own locations and 2 strawberry festivals across the GTA, with farm opening dates, rates, operating hours, locations and insider tips, check out our complete guide!
FOOD FESTIVALS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS
🥟 Taste of Asia
June 27-29 | Fri 5pm-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 12pm-5pm | Kennedy & Steeles, Markham | FREE
Massive festival with over 150 food vendors plus cultural performances! One of the region's biggest food festivals celebrating Asian cuisine and culture in the heart of Markham.
🔥 Hot Tip: Parking is limited - use GO Transit to Milliken Station! Visit gotransit.com/tasteofasia to plan your trip. Bring cash - some vendors are cash-only.
🌍 Multicultural and Diversity Festival
Friday, June 27 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Richmond Hill Board of Trade | FREE admission
Cultural performances, entertainment, free food samples (while quantities last), local vendors and artisans, plus fun activities for the whole family! Register online for free.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
🏐 Teen Beach Party
Thursday, June 26 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Aurora Family Leisure Complex | FREE
Free night of pizza, water games, beach volleyball, and more for teens ages 12-17! Located at Lambert Wilson Park Volleyball Courts behind the leisure complex.
🔥 Hot Tip: Vegetarian & vegan pizza options available! Email [email protected] for details. Perfect way to kick off summer break!
🎵 Music in the Streets
Saturday, June 28 | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Georgina Village Museum | FREE
Free public event showcasing live music from local students, instructors, and musicians! Enjoy music, kids' entertainment, vendors, and food in a beautiful historic setting. Great opportunity to support local musicians and enjoy family-friendly entertainment! Perfect Saturday activity.
⚽ WSD Open House Game Day
Sunday, June 29 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Woodbridge Sports Dome | FREE
Official partnership with Nike Sports Camp! Full day of high-energy fun with game rotations including soccer, volleyball, and team challenges on indoor turf fields and hardcourts. Ages 4-14, co-ed.
🔥 Hot Tip: Registration required on Eventbrite! Refreshments available in parent lounge. Perfect way to try different sports.
🍖 School's Out BBQ
Saturday, June 28 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Crossroads Chiropractic Clinic | FREE
Complimentary BBQ, games and activities, raffles, and giveaway prizes! Features free posture checks by the clinic - perfect way to celebrate the start of summer break.
🔥 Hot Tip: Free posture checks available for the whole family! Great community event hosted by local business.
🎸 Aurora's Grungefest
Saturday, June 28 | 6:30 PM - 11:00 PM | Davide De Simone Performance Hall - Aurora Town Square | $48.45
Spectacular throwback to the 90s with tribute bands channeling Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, and Nirvana! All ages welcome - 3 concerts, 1 price! Standing room only. Perfect for music-loving families and nostalgic parents.
🔥 Hot Tip: All ages welcome for this high-energy music experience.
LIBRARY & EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
📚 TD Summer Reading Club Launch Party
Friday, June 27 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Richmond Hill Public Library - Central Branch | FREE
Kick off summer reading with activities, crafts, treats, and more! Caregivers asked to stay with children during the event. Perfect way to get kids excited about summer reading.
🔥 Hot Tip: Caregivers must stay with children during the event! Great way to start summer reading habits.
COMMUNITY BBQ & SPECIAL EVENTS
🍖 MPP Laura Smith - Canada Day BBQ 2025
Sunday, June 29 | 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Dufferin Clark Community Centre | FREE
Community BBQ with music, family fun, and delicious kosher food! Registration required - fill out form on event link. Food and snacks are first come, first served.
🔥 Hot Tip: Registration required! Food tickets only issued to number of people present at sign-in. Free kosher food available.
PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK (JULY 3-9)
🎵Aurora's Concerts in the Park: Dave Mowat Trio - Wednesday, July 2 | 7:00 PM | Aurora Town Park | FREE
⭐Stargazing Party - Wednesday, July 2 | Begins at sunset | David Dunlap Observatory Park | FREE
🎵Concerts in the Park - Richmond Hill - Thursday, July 3 | 7:00 PM | Mill Pond Park | FREE
🍖Markham Ribfest - July 4-6 | Downtown Markham | $5 admission, Children 10 & under FREE
🎬Night at the Museum - Coco - July 10 | Gates 8:45pm | Markham Museum | FREE
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