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Lisa Power
Posted on August 29, 2019
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25 things to do in Toronto for Labour Day weekend 2019

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on August 29, 2019
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Labour Day weekend events in Toronto for 2019 offer lots of things to do during the unofficial last days of summer. The CNE is wrapping up for another year but not before the big Air Show. There's a big block party and the Aga Khan is opening its doors for free.

  • Top Picks
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • MURAL Block Party
      August 30 - September 1
      MURAL Block Party
      The city's newest shipping container market is throwing a big block party with artists coming out to create murals, plus music, food and talks.
      Stackt Market
    • BuskerFest
      August 30 - September 2
      BuskerFest
      This big performance festival is packed with amazing acts of all kinds, while admission is by donation, with proceeds going to Epilepsy Toronto.
      Woodbine Park
    • Electric Island
      August 31 - September 1
      Electric Island
      The last Electric Island has come too quickly, but there's still two days of beats from some big names in electro at this long weekend festival.
      Ontario Place
    • First Five Fest
      August 31 - September 1
      First Five Fest
      The Aga Khan Museum is turning five and celebrating with a weekend-long festival with music, performances and free admission to the museum.
      Aga Khan Museum
    • Air Show
      August 31 - September 2
      Air Show
      Keep your eyes on the skies this weekend as Snowbirds, jets and Red Arrows zip through the air and perform synchronized stunts.
      Exhibition Place
  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Artfest
      August 30 - September 2
      Artfest
      Take a stroll through a huge art festival with hundreds of artisans setting up shop in the Distillery to feature music and workshops as well.
      Distillery District
    • One Love Festival
      August 30 - September 2
      One Love Festival
      It's a weekend of good music and vibes as musicians from all over drop by for this Caribbean music festival and huge cookout.
      Downsview Park
    • Labour Day Weekend
      August 30 - September 2
      Labour Day Weekend
      Ontario Place is the spot to be this long weekend, with lots of activities for everyone, like skateboarding, painting, music, yoga, movies and more.
      Ontario Place
  • Food & Drink
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
  • Music
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
  • Film
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Fire
      August 30
      Fire
      Part of the the Sanghum Film Series that looks at portrayals of women in Hindi Cinema, this film explores love and the freedom to choose.
      The Royal Cinema
    • Ukrainian Film Days
      August 30 - September 1
      Ukrainian Film Days
      Back again is this film series dedicated to Ukrainian cinema and stories with a selection of works by Ukrainian filmmakers.
      Imagine Cinemas Carlton
    • Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
      August 30 - September 5
      Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
      It was the 1960s and young musician Leonard Cohen was deeply in love with his greatest muse, Marianne Ihlen that inspired much of his early work.
      Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
    • Screened In Sixty
      August 31
      Screened In Sixty
      The more the merrier at this showcase that will see sixty emerging artists come together to show 12 shorts, written and performed by them as a collective.
      Revue Cinema
  • Parties
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Sunnyside 21
      August 31
      Sunnyside 21
      Party it out by the beach at this Labour Day long weekend edition of Sunnyside with DJs Chus and Ceballos spinning all the best house and electro.
      Sunnyside Pavillion
    • DJ Snoopadelic
      August 31
      DJ Snoopadelic
      Snoop Doggy Dog — a.k.a. DJ Snoopadelic — is dropping by to provide the beats for some long week pool party fun.
      Cabana Waterfront Patio
    • WiGGLY Beach
      August 31
      WiGGLY Beach
      Wiggle it out at this family and pet-friendly beach party with groovy beats by local DJs TAKIN & Christina Barroness spinning throughout the day.
      Cherry Beach
  • Markets and pop-ups
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
  • Ongoing events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • CNE
      August 16 - September 2
      CNE
      It's the final weekend for the CNE, but there's still plenty of time to get in of the carnival fun with rides, games, food, drinks, shows, shopping and more.
      Exhibition Place
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