With everything from harvest celebrations and scenic nature walks to family-friendly Halloween fun and seriously scary nights out – Vaughan is the place to be this season.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly Halloween fun, heart-pounding haunted attractions, magical markets, ghostly adventures or the latest Hollywood horror movie, Vaughan is packed with ways to celebrate the scary season.
Culture Days is a national celebration of arts, culture, and heritage taking place from September 18 to October 4. As a designated Festival Hub, Vaughan will host more than 50 free and pay-what-you-may events across the city, creating opportunities for residents and visitors to engage with local arts, culture, and heritage while supporting Vaughan’s vibrant creative sector.
Soak up the last bits of summer in Vaughan this long weekend!
Due to the Air Quality Warning issued by Environment Canada, the City of Vaughan is cancelling today’s Canada Celebrates the FIFA World Cup 2026™ semi-final celebration at Assembly Park. Learn more: vaughan.ca/news
Experience all the family fun, events and celebrations this Canada Day in Vaughan!
Whether you’re looking for some fun activities for you and your crew or you have family visiting from out of town and want to show off all that Vaughan has to offer, we have great recommendations for things to do this holiday.
For kids of all ages, whether you’re looking for a single-day trip or a weekend of fun times in the sunshine, Vaughan offers a huge variety of activities and attractions for families of all sizes.
Vaughan has celebrated Pride Week every year since 2003 and proclaimed June Pride Month since 2020. Pride is an annual observance, celebrating and recognizing the Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer, and other gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQ+) communities, their histories, achievements and ongoing struggles for equal rights and acceptance.
One of the great things about summer in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is the concert schedule. Bands from all eras and all over the world come to town to play at many of our world-class concert venues, arenas and stadiums. Whether you’re into country and folk acts, classic rock bands, singer/songwriters or the latest K-Pop phenom…there’s always a show to take in! But here’s the thing. With so many concerts, sports events, and other seasonal attractions and events in the Toronto core, hotel room availability and excessive vehicle traffic can put a damper on that summertime spirit. So, here’s a creative solution: why not stay in Vaughan and explore new hassle-free ways of getting to see your favourite musical acts?
Looking for a two-day golf getaway? Vaughan offers the perfect opportunity to play through! With several golf courses featuring beautifully maintained fairways and greens…the par–fect antidote to your weekly grind is right here in Vaughan. Now, add the easy comfort of a convenient hotel and the elegant, relaxing dining experiences of some of Vaughan’s premier restaurants and bars, and you have the building blocks for a great weekend! Whether you’re planning a friends’ getaway or a relaxed couples’ escape, no matter what your handicap, Vaughan makes it easy for experts and newbies to turn a few rounds of golf into a full, memorable weekend. Here are some ideas for your two-day golfing itinerary.