Toronto Events 2011

Princes' Gates under construction at the entrance to the CNE

Toronto has so many great world class events going on every year that it is hard not to be excited at the prospect of the upcoming months attractions. Some of the best activities and other fun things to do in 2011 include the following must see events. (Schedule to be updated regularly - keep checking back here).

January

Canadian Motorsports Expo (CME) Fri to Sun, Jan 21-23. Great winter show for race fans.
Monster Jam Sat to Sun, Jan 22-23.
Toronto Rock Lacrosse Fri Jan 21, Sat Jan 29.

February

Toronto Roller Derby League Sat Feb 5 - Season Opener. Great sport with beautiful women and lingerie.
Toronto Comic Con Sun Feb 6.
Toronto Rock Lacrosse Sat Feb 12, Fri Feb 18.
Winterfolk Festival Fri to Mon, Feb 18-21.
Canadian International AutoShow Fri to Sun, Feb 18-27.

Sexapalooza Fri to Sun, Feb 25-27.

Toronto Roller Derby League Sat Feb 26.

March

International Bicycle Show Fri to Sun, Mar 4-6.
Toronto Rock Lacrosse Fri Mar 4.

Performance World Custom Car and Truck Show Fri to Sun, Mar 11-13.
Toronto Roller Derby League Sat Mar 12.

Toronto Comic Con Fri to Sun, Mar 18-20. Come for the costumes, read a few comics.

Toronto Wine and Cheese Show Fri to Sun, Mar 18-20.
Toronto Anime Con Sat to Sun, Mar19-20.

Toronto Roller Derby League: Quad City Chaos Sat to Sun, Mar 26-27.
Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Sat April 20.

April

Toronto Blue Jays: Home Opener Fri Apr 1.
Toronto Rock Lacrosse Fri Apr 1, Fri Apr 8.

Toronto Roller Derby League Sat Apr 9.

Toronto Spring Motorcycle Show Sat to Sun, Apr 9-10.
Toronto Comic Con Fan Appreciation Event Sat to Sun, Apr 9-10.

Toronto Roller Derby League Sat Apr 16.
Brazilian Carnival Ball Sat Apr 16.
UFC Fan Expo Fri to Sat, Apr 29-30.

May

Toronto Roller Derby League Sat May 14.
Toronto Marathon Sun May 15.
Toronto International Circus Festival May.

Anime North Fri to Sun, May 27-29

Toronto Roller Derby League Sat May 28.
Doors Open Toronto Sat to Sun, May 28-29. Chance to see things normally closed to public or attractions with no entrance fee.

June 

Luminato  Fri to Sun, June 10-19. Cool art installations.

Naked Bike Ride Sat 11 June. Right through downtown Toronto, nude.
Woofstock Sat to Sun, June 11-12. Cute dogs in costumes.

North By North East (NXNE) Music Festival Mon to Sun, June 13-19.
Toronto Wine and Spirit Festival Thurs to Sat, June 16-18.
Northern Ink Xposure Tattoo Show Fri to Sun, June 17-19.

The Pride Week and Pride Parades Fri to Sun, June 24-July 3. The parades are things of colour and beauty.
Toronto Jazz Festival Fri to Sun, June 24-July3.
Dragon Boat Race Sat to Sun, June 25-26.

July

The Pride Week and Pride Parades Fri to Sun, June 24-July 3.
Festival of Fire July. Fireworks at Ontario Place.
Chin Picnic July. Including the bikini contest.

Toronto Roller Derby League: Clam Slam Sat Jul 2. Part of the Pride Celebrations - love the name.

Honda Indy Toronto Fri to Sun, July 8-10, 2010. Fast cars and beautiful women, including Ms. Budweiser.
Toronto Jazz Festival Fri to Sun, June 24-July3.

Caribana July-Aug. King and Queen Show and the famous parade down by the lake.
Toronto Fringe Festival Wed to Sun, July 6-17.
Just for Laughs Festival July
Beaches Jazz Festival Fri to Sun, July 15-24.

August

Caribana Thurs to Fri, July14-Aug12.

Toronto Festival of Beer Fri, Aug 5. Hmmm, beer.
Taste of the Danforth Fri to Sun, Aug 5-7.
Rogers Cup Womens Tennis Sat to Sun, Aug 6-14

Canadian National Exhibition CNE Fri to Mon, Aug 19-Sept 5. Do you want to go faster.

Toronto Roller Derby League Sat Aug 20.

Buskerfest Thurs to Sun, Aug 25-28. Street performers at their best.
Fan Expo Canada Thurs to Sun, Aug 25-28. More costumes - that cosplay is great.

September 

Toronto Freedom Festival Sept.

Canadian National Exhibition CNE Fri to Mon, Aug 19-Sept 5.

Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) Sat to Mon, Sept 3-5.

Toronto International Film Festival Sept. Something about films and stars.

October

Nuit Blanche Sat Oct 1. The all night art thing with plenty of videos and light shows.

Zombie Walk Sat Oct 22. Take your brains and run for your life.
Toronto Fashion Week Oct

November

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Fri to Sun, Nov 4-13.

Cavalcade of Lights Sat Nov. Music and the City lights up Nathan Phillips Square and sets off some fireworks.
Winter Woofstock  Sat to Sun, Nov 26-27. Still cute, now indoors.
Toronto Santa Claus Parade Sun Nov.

December

Kensington Winter Solstice/Festival of Lights Thurs Dec 22. A parade and a fire show.

New Years Eve Sat Dec 31.
and the next day
Toronto Polar Bear Dip Sun Jan 1. The Sunnyside swim.
Sears Great Canadian Chill Sun Jan 1. The Ashbridges Bay swim.

Toronto Sightseeing bus at Yonge-Dundas Square - take a guided tour around the City.