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Sat, Sep 27↑Sun, Oct 5, 2025

Water/Fall Festival

Discover the vibrancy of fall on the waterfront and enjoy interactive art, food and artisanal markets, live music and more.
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Where the season meets the shore! A celebration of creativity, culture and community on Toronto’s waterfront. Discover the vibrancy of fall and enjoy interactive art, food and artisanal markets, live music and more.

Thank you to the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund for helping to make this unforgettable event possible.

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A colourful outdoor installation of copper leaves suspended in the air at Harbourfront Centre
Art
Installation
Sat, Sep 27↑Sun, Nov 16
In the city’s rush, Copper Canopy invites you to pause beneath something that feels alive.
FREE*
An artist rendering of the Toronto skyline with 100 canoes
Art
Immersive Artwork
Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28, 2025
A breathtaking canoe procession along Toronto’s waterfront that celebrates the vibrant life and connections of Lake Ontario!
FREE*
A crowd of people shopping at a local artists vendor market
Art
Market
Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28, 2025
Discover the Sustainable Makers Market: a hands-on celebration of community and climate action where creativity meets care for the planet.
FREE*
Three women lying on the ground next to pumpkins
Recreation
Market
Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 5, 2025
Don’t miss the ultimate fall celebration at Toronto’s new Fall Harvest Market. Enjoy festive fun, pumpkin carving, live music and more.
Two dancers dancing at night outside
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Performance
Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Sep 28, 2025
An immersive outdoor dance show that brings The Great Gatsby and the Roaring ‘20s to life on campus.
FREE*
A group of women dancing outdoors wearing headphones
Art
Immersive Experience
Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 5, 2025
A guided sound adventure that sparks joy, connection and play through music and movement.
FREE*
A woman wearing a bright pink shirt holding a paintbrush posing for the camera
Art
Installation
Sat, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 5, 2025
Join artist Natalie King at HTO Park for a collaborative chalk drawing installation on Toronto’s waterfront.

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