It's back to school after the Labour Day weekend, but the Toronto International Film Festival, the Queen West Art Crawl and the Toronto Waterfront Marathon are coming up to start fall off right. Find out more about these and other special events taking place in Toronto in September 2010.
Thursday September 9th - Saturday September 18th, 2010
Toronto International Film Festival
Hundreds of films of every genre and on every topic imaginable bring filmmakers and film-lovers alike to the downtown core for ten days of screenings, panels and parties. Get the scoop on one of Toronto's biggest events of the year.
Saturday September 11th - Sunday September 12th, 2010
The Weekend to End Women's Cancers
Formerly known as The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, in 2010 the event expands in its support the Princess Margaret Hospital's Campbell Family Institute.
Thursday September 16th - Sunday September 19th, 2010
The Toronto In-Water Boat Show
Novice and dedicated boaters alike will find something of interest at Ontario Place where you'll be able to see boats for sale or learn about boating basics. You can also take your Pleasure Craft Operator Card test right at the show and enjoy live entertainment.
Sunday September 19th, 2010
The Terry Fox Run
Honour the memory of Terry Fox and keep the Marathon of Hope alive by running, pledging or volunteering to support cancer research.
Friday September 24th - Sunday September 26th, 2010
The Clothing Show
Visit the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place to browse and buy new, vintage and one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories.
Sunday September 26th, 2010
Toronto Waterfront Marathon
The Toronto Waterfront Marathon is a full, half or 5K run that begins and ends at Nathan Phillips Square. As the name suggests, most of the run takes place along Lakeshore Boulevard, providing a wonderful view for participants.
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Junction Arts Festival
Live performers, exhibits and more take over the Junction neighbourhood on Dundas Street West near Keele.
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Vegetarian Food Fair
The Toronto Vegetarian Association presents exhibits, ideas and products for both dedicated vegetarians and anyone who is looking to add some new meals to their repertoire. The fair takes place at Harbourfront Centre and admission is free.
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National Bridal Show
At the International Centre in Mississauga (which you can get to by TTC).
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The Manifesto Festival of Community and Culture
Five days of arts and culture events culminate in a free day of arts and music at Nathan Phillips Square.
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Queen West Art Crawl
The hub of the Queen West Art Crawl is Trinity Bellwoods Park, where the show and sale takes place. But take a tour through the Parkdale neighborhood on the arts crawl weekend and you'll find buskers, art installations, galleries, and community groups and business with doors open to the arts and to visitors. Begun by Artscape, the Queen West Art Crawl is now being run by the Parkdale Liberty Economic Corporation, with Artscape staying on as a community partner.
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The Cabbagetown Tour of Homes
See inside some of the styles of homes that give Cabbagetown its character - Georgian, Queen Anne, Romanesque and more.
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Car Free Day
Your car looks happy in the driveway. Happier than you look stuck in traffic. Take a break from driving and walk, transit, bike or blade to wherever you're going - including Yonge-Dundas Square for the Car Free Day festivities.
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ARTWALK: The St. Clair Arts Festival and Studio Tour
Head to St. Clair Avenue West near Christie Street for this annual community celebration of literature, music and of course, visual art.
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UrbanNOISE Festival
Coupled with a free Youth Training Program in North Etobicoke, UrbanNOISE uses the arts to "make noise against violence".
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The Word on the Street
The Word on the Street is an annual book and magazine festival that features author readings and publisher displays. It's an outdoor event taking place rain or shine in a series of tent venues set up within Queen's Park.
Weekend Event Highlights
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