January 2010
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3-on-3 Street Hockey Tournament
Men's and women's teams compete in Downsview Park's Street Hockey
Tournament. Divisons range from youth to adult.
Provincial championship ball hockey teams from across Canada compete
for the Downsview Park Canada Cup. By invitation only.
Learn more.
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Jan 30 |
Downsview Park
Ontario Ball Hockey Association
Shoot for a Cure
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February 2010
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Pet Fun Fest and Adopt a Pet-A-Thon
Fun filled event for all Pet Lovers to help homeless pets.
Learn more.
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Feb 13 - 14 |
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Toronto Roller Derby League Game
CN Power vs. Rideau Valley, 7 pm at the Downsview Park Sports Centre. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Feb 27 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
March 2010
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Gateways Open House
The public is invited to share their ideas about the designs for three new gateways for Downsview Park.
Learn more.
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Mar 7 |
Downsview Park |
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Toronto Spring Fest
Have a blast during March Break, no matter what the weather, at
this huge indoor amusement park! Located inside at 40 Carl Hall
Road. 10 am to 5 pm. Day Pass is $20 for kids of all ages; adults
are free. (Adults must be over 21 and be accompanied by a child.)
Learn more.
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Mar 15 - 21 |
Superior Events Group |
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National Tour de Bloc (series)
The last local competition in the national Tour de Bloc series - 22 competitions in climbing gyms across Canada. Ranking at these competitions determines who makes the Canadian national climbing team. True North welcomes all climbers who wish to register, and there will be some limited room for spectators.
You can learn more about the Tour de Bloc at http://tourdebloc.com.
Or for more information on True North Climbing visit www.truenorthclimbing.com.
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Mar 27 |
True North Climbing |
City Chaos - a 4-city tournament.
Toronto will host the Quad City Chaos invitational. Travel teams from Vancouver, Montreal, Hamilton, and our very own CN Power will face off in a 2 DAY round-robin of bouts! Everyone clobbers each other in this cross-Canada display of derby luv. This is your opportunity to see how they kick it derby-styles in our sister provinces. Visit http://www.torontorollerderby.com/blog?article_id=55 |
Mar 27 - 28 |
Toronto Roller Derby |
2010 Snowmobile Show
Come see the latest in Arctic Cat, Bombardier Recreation Products, Polaris and Yamaha Canada snowmobiles. This show is open to the public March 30 from 5 pm to 9 pm, and March 31 from 10 am to 9 pm.
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Mar 30 - 31 |
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April 2010
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Date(s) |
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Gateways Open House
Come see the results of the public input received at the March 7 open house regarding the design of three new gateways along Keele Street for Downsview Park.
Learn more.
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Apr 12 |
Downsview Park |
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True North Climbing Grand Opening Celebration
Check out the fabulous new home of True North Climbing at the Downsview Park Sports Centre, 75 Carl Hall Road. The Opening runs from 10 am to 3 pm. It’s your chance to talk to staff and see what rock wall climbing is all about.
Learn more.
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Apr 17 |
True North Climbing |
Downsview Park's Annual Earth Day Festival
Celebrate Earth Day at Downsview Park with free kids activities,
tree planting and more, 11 am to 4 pm.
Vist our Earth Day page for
more details.
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April 25 |
Downsview Park |
May 2010
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| Event |
Date(s) |
Hosted by |
Toronto Roller Derby League Season Opener
Gore-Gore Rollergirls vs. Smoke City Betties. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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May 29 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival
The Canadian Air & Space Museum’s annual heritage festival and fundraiser takes over the tarmac to celebrate the history of flight in Canada. See dozens of vintage and modern aircraft with a display of classic cars, motorcycles and military vehicles. A ticketed event in support of the Museum.
Learn more.
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May 29 - 30 |
Canadian Air & Space Museum |
June 2010
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| Event |
Date(s) |
Hosted by |
Downsview Park's Annual Public Meeting
Rescheduled to fall 2010. Date to be announced. |
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Beer and Cocktail Show
Tickle your taste buds with unique cooling beers and numerous savory cocktails with a variety of appetizing treats. Mixed with vivid entertainment, dazzling live performances and a lasting festive atmosphere the show will surely kick off your summer with a twist! A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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June 4-6 |
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Girls on the Run "It's Cool to Be Me"
5KM Run
The culminating celebration of the Girls on the Run Greater Toronto
Area program will take place in the form of a non-competitive 5
kilometre run at Downsview Park.
Learn more.
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June 6 |
Girls on the Run Greater Toronto Area |
Heritage Walk
Explore the aviation and military history of Downsview Park on this free guided walking tour by Heritage Toronto Walks.
Learn more.
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June 6 |
Heritage Toronto and Downsview Park |
Toronto Roller Derby League Game
Death Track Dolls vs. Chicks Ahoy! A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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June 12 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Zareinu Moveathon Festival
This annual fundraising event supports the Zareinu Educational Centre, a world-renowned treatment facility that provides special education and individualized therapies to children with physical and developmental challenges. The Festival’s sporting events include the five- and ten-kilometre runs, and the 20-kilometre girls’ and boys’ bike rides. Come out to enjoy food, amusement rides and day-long entertainment.
Learn more.
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June 13 |
Zareinu Educational Centre |
South Asian Tradeshow
Open to the public, this tradeshow offers a multitude of products including clothing, electronics and food. For more information call 416-615-4646.
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June 26-27 |
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July 2010
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| Event |
Date(s) |
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Downsview Park's Canada Day Celebration
An annual celebration of our nation's birthday featuring free amusement rides, entertainment and a spectacular musical fireworks show at dusk! Great family fun, 11 am to 11 pm.
Learn more.
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July 1 |
Downsview Park |
Movies Under the Stars
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in July. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
July 2 |
Downsview Park |
Toronto Roller Derby League Game
The Clam Slam! A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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July 2 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Movies Under the Stars
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in July. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
July 9 |
Downsview Park |
Toronto Roller Derby League Game
Death Track Dolls vs. Smoke City Betties. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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July 10 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Movies Under the Stars
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in July. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
July 16 |
Downsview Park |
Movies Under the Stars
Where the Wild Things Are
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in July. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
July 23 |
Downsview Park |
Jamaica Day Celebration - Please note this event has been rescheduled by the promoter.
Learn more. |
To be rescheduled |
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Toronto Roller Derby League Game
Chicks Ahoy! vs. Smoke City Betties. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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July 24 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Beat the Island Rhythm Run - Sorry this event has been cancelled.
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To be rescheduled for 2011 |
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Movies Under the Stars
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in July. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
July 30 |
Downsview Park |
De Island Boyz Promotions Concert - Sorry this event has been cancelled.
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Cancelled |
De Island Boyz |
August 2010
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Date(s) |
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Festival de Verano
Visit Downsview Park to celebrate Spanish and Latin culture at the
10th Annual Festival de Verano Toni Reyes, a free family festival
featuring musical artists, cultural food, a children’s area,
and much more.
Learn more.
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Aug 1 |
Toni Reyes |
Jambana Cultural Festival
Family fun with music, dance, comedy, cultural edu-tainment and themed "villages" including children, foods of the world, travel, and health. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Aug 2 |
Jones and Jones Productions |
Movies Under the Stars
Star Trek
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in August. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
Aug 6 |
Downsview Park |
Pan in the Park
Get into the rhythm of steel drums and pan music. Free. |
Aug 8 |
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Movies Under the Stars
Shorts
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in August. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
Aug 13 |
Downsview Park |
Movies Under the Stars
Planet 51
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in August. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more.
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Aug 20 |
Downsview Park |
Jamaica Day Celebration - New Date!
A ticketed event.
Learn more. |
Aug 21 |
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Vagkraft Car Show
Canada's laragest Audi/Volkswagen event featuring a Auto-X, Dyno and other enthusiasts from across North America. New this year, Burnout Competition! |
Aug 22 |
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Toronto Roller Derby League Game
CN Power vs. Queen City Rollergirls. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Aug 21 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Movies Under the Stars
The Blind Side
Enjoy a great movie under the stars when the sun sets every Friday night in August. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
Aug 27 |
Downsview Park |
Toronto Roller Derby League Game
Death Track Dolls vs. Gore-Gore Rollergirls. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Aug 28 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
September 2010
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| Event |
Date(s) |
Hosted by |
Movies Under the Stars
Inkheart
Enjoy our final movie of the year under the stars when the sun sets. Bring your chairs and blankets. Free. Indoor rain location.
Learn more. |
Sep 1 |
Downsview Park |
Toronto Roller Derby League Game
Chicks Ahoy! vs. Smoke City Betties. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Sep 11 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Weekend to End Women's Cancers
A 60-kilometre long walk to raise funds for women's cancer research at the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. Participants camp overnight at Downsview Park.
Participants interested in local hotels can contact one of Downsview Park's hotel partners—Comfort Inn North York and Holiday Inn Express North York—to receive our special Downsview Park rate.
Learn more.
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Sep 11-12 |
Princess Margaret Hospital |
Downsview Park's Annual Public Meeting
New location: The Event Warehouse, 2 - 35 Carl Hall Road (behind main office, beside DriveTest)
Learn more. |
Sep 23 |
Downsview Park |
October 2010
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| Event |
Date(s) |
Hosted by |
Toronto Roller Derby League Game
Semi-finals! A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Oct 2 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Downsview Park's Annual Fall Fair
Celebrate the season with family fun, family-friendly entertainment
and activities. Free. More details to come, please check back. |
Oct 3 |
Downsview Park |
Noite de Santoinho
A cultural dinner and celebration of Portuguese traditions. A ticketed event. |
Oct 10 |
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Wishmaker Walk for Wishes
The premiere national fundraising event for The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada. More than 100 communities across Canada get involved.
Learn more. |
Oct 16 |
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada |
Toronto Roller Derby League Game
CN Power vs. Tri-City Rollergirls. A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Oct 16 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Canada's Great Toy Show
The Canadian Toy Collectors Society's 38th Annual Toy Show. A ticketed event.
Learn more. |
Oct 17 |
Canadian Toy Collectors Society |
Toronto Gem and Mineral Show
A public show featuring exhibitors offering jewellery, gems, beads, minerals and fossils for sale. A ticketed event. |
Oct 22-24 |
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Toronto Roller Derby League Game
Semi-finals! A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Oct 23 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
November / December 2010 / January 2011
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Date(s) |
Hosted by |
Toronto Roller Derby League Championship
Championship game! A ticketed event.
Learn more.
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Nov 13 |
Toronto Roller Derby League |
Downsview Park's Trail of Lights
Downsview Park’s Trail of Lights is one of Canada’s largest
holiday light shows with more than 400,000
LED bulbs in themed light displays. This year the Trail will be open Wednesday to Sunday nights, 6 pm to 11 pm.
Walk-through Wednesdays: Pedestrians only.
Drive-through Thursday to Sunday only.
A great family holiday tradition.
Learn more. |
Nov 26-Jan 2 |
Downsview Park |
Downsview Park Youth Soccer Tournament
Youth teams compete at The Hangar in the Downsview Park Sports Centre. Teams register in fall/winter. |
Holiday Season, Dec |
Downsview Park |
