PAST EVENTS
23-24
The VIMF, Established As The 1st International Music Festival In The City Of Vaughan And York Region, Celebrates Diversity, Culture And Inclusiveness Through Music. The Festival Showcases A Wide Range Of Musical Genres, Including Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, Classical, Jazz And World Music, And Features Performances By Both Established And Emerging Artists. A Key Objective Is […]
August 23 - 24
Vaughan International Music Festival
The VIMF, Established As The 1st International Music Festival In The City Of Vaughan And York Region, Celebrates Diversity, Culture And Inclusiveness Through Music. The Festival Showcases A Wide Range Of Musical Genres, Including Pop, Hip-Hop, Rock, Classical, Jazz And World Music, And Features Performances By Both Established And Emerging Artists.
A Key Objective Is To Support Young, Local, Aspiring Artists By Providing A Platform To Showcase Talent And Gain Exposure. The VIMF Has Created A Scholarship Program To Help Provide Funding Support To Young Artists.
The VIMF Aims To Promote Cultural Exchange And Understanding By Bringing Together Musicians And Audiences From Different Backgrounds And Communities. The Festival Continues To Be A Major Tourism Attraction That Draws Visitors From Across The Region And Beyond, Providing Significant Economic Boosts To Vaughan’s Downtown And Local Businesses.
6-6
The Creative Mind is an Art Exhibition that was first hosted in Vaughan, Ontario in 2023. Co-founders, Madeline Rose Fiore and Rebekah Rizzo developed the creative mind when working on a short film together and realizing the importance of having a creative community to help lead and inspire each other. Their mission is to […]
July 6 - 6
The Creative Mind Exhibition
The Creative Mind is an Art Exhibition that was first hosted in Vaughan, Ontario in 2023. Co-founders, Madeline Rose Fiore and Rebekah Rizzo developed the creative mind when working on a short film together and realizing the importance of having a creative community to help lead and inspire each other.
Their mission is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their talent and courageously share their work alongside others. They aim to inspire and uplift others through their passion and creativity, knowing that if they can ignite the spark of inspiration in at least one person, their efforts are meaningful and worthwhile.
This year’s event will be taking place on Saturday, July 6th from 6 pm-11 pm at Assembly Park
19-19
The Vaughan International Film Festival, based in a neighbouring city of Toronto, is a not-for-profit organization highly invested in securing the future of the short film industry. Through public film screenings, scholarship opportunities as well as engaging and informative panels, webinars and industry events, VFF strives to support both experienced and aspiring filmmakers. Now in […]
June 19 - 19
Vaughan International Film Festival INT’L BLOCK 2
The Vaughan International Film Festival, based in a neighbouring city of Toronto, is a not-for-profit organization highly invested in securing the future of the short film industry. Through public film screenings, scholarship opportunities as well as engaging and informative panels, webinars and industry events, VFF strives to support both experienced and aspiring filmmakers.
Now in its 11th edition, the festival continues to offer a platform for independent creators to share their films and further excel within the industry. Between the festival week, promotional events and unique screenings, filmmakers have the opportunity to reach an audience of over 20,000 people.
18-18
The Vaughan International Film Festival, based in a neighbouring city of Toronto, is a not-for-profit organization highly invested in securing the future of the short film industry. Through public film screenings, scholarship opportunities as well as engaging and informative panels, webinars and industry events, VFF strives to support both experienced and aspiring filmmakers. Now in […]
June 18 - 18
Vaughan International Film Festival INT’L BLOCK 1
The Vaughan International Film Festival, based in a neighbouring city of Toronto, is a not-for-profit organization highly invested in securing the future of the short film industry. Through public film screenings, scholarship opportunities as well as engaging and informative panels, webinars and industry events, VFF strives to support both experienced and aspiring filmmakers.
Now in its 11th edition, the festival continues to offer a platform for independent creators to share their films and further excel within the industry. Between the festival week, promotional events and unique screenings, filmmakers have the opportunity to reach an audience of over 20,000 people.
17-17
The Vaughan International Film Festival’s 2024 edition will be launching with their Student Screening taking place at Assembly Park on June 17th. It will feature 18 short films from the creative minds of high school students across the province. On this evening, three student finalists will be announced and each of them will be awarded with […]
June 17 - 17
Vaughan International Film Festival Student Screening
The Vaughan International Film Festival’s 2024 edition will be launching with their Student Screening taking place at Assembly Park on June 17th. It will feature 18 short films from the creative minds of high school students across the province. On this evening, three student finalists will be announced and each of them will be awarded with varying camera equipment from Lumix. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for the attendees to connect with industry professionals at our networking event in the same venue. The full lineup can be found at vaughanfilmfestival.com and tickets can be purchased here.
17-20
The 2nd Annual Vaughan Ribfest will take place at the outdoor event grounds at Assembly Park Vaughan convenient for all surrounding communities. Produced by Ontario Festival Group we are bringing 5 of North America’s Best Rib Teams coming from Daytona Beach, Florida, Brewton, Alabama, Castleberry, Alabama, Fort Erie, Ontario and London, Ontario. These “Pitmasters” are […]
May 17 - 20
The 2nd Annual Vaughan Ribfest
The 2nd Annual Vaughan Ribfest will take place at the outdoor event grounds at Assembly Park Vaughan convenient for all surrounding communities.
Produced by Ontario Festival Group we are bringing 5 of North America’s Best Rib Teams coming from Daytona Beach, Florida, Brewton, Alabama, Castleberry, Alabama, Fort Erie, Ontario and London, Ontario. These “Pitmasters” are ready to serve you and your friends Award-Winning Mouth-Watering BBQ Smoked Ribs. There will be a variety of festival foods like mini-donuts, roasted corn, poutines, funnel cakes and of course to wash it all down nice cold beer.
There will be plenty of activities including a Spectacular Midway, Carnival Games, Marketplace, Artisans, Rib Eating Contest and more… Watch Live Music all weekend long featuring amazing Tributes to Bob Marley, ACDC The Hip plus local bands.
Follow Us @VaughanRibfest
21-21
Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Vaughan’s Summer Lineup, proudly presented by the Vaughan International Film Festival and Tourism Vaughan. This event is a golden opportunity for local events and attractions to shine by presenting their exciting summer programming to the community. Hear from these events and attractions in the presentation area and connect […]
March 21 - 21
Vaughan’s Summer Lineup
Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Vaughan’s Summer Lineup, proudly presented by the Vaughan International Film Festival and Tourism Vaughan. This event is a golden opportunity for local events and attractions to shine by presenting their exciting summer programming to the community.
Hear from these events and attractions in the presentation area and connect with them afterwards at their promotional booths or in the networking hub.
VFF will be culminating the event by announcing our festival dates, locations, and highly anticipated international and student film lineups, so don’t miss out!
Let’s come together, celebrate the vibrancy of Vaughan, and make lasting connections that will elevate our community spirit.
27-27
As part of Dance Together’s new 2024 season, they will be hosting several Open Studio events at Assembly Park. The first one is on January 27th, featuring community dance workshops in Line Dance, Bollywood, Bachata, Vogue, and Waltz. All workshops are pay-what-you-can and open to all ages, levels, and abilities. Community members are invited to […]
January 27 - 27
Dance Together Open Studio at Assembly Park
As part of Dance Together’s new 2024 season, they will be hosting several Open Studio events at Assembly Park. The first one is on January 27th, featuring community dance workshops in Line Dance, Bollywood, Bachata, Vogue, and Waltz. All workshops are pay-what-you-can and open to all ages, levels, and abilities. Community members are invited to experience any or all of the workshops, which will be part of the ongoing dance programming starting in February 2024.
Location: Assembly Park Studios, 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
11 am Line Dance 101 with Rhea Daniels
12 pm Bachata 101 with Katya Kuznetsova
1 pm Bollywood 101 with Karishma Mansingani
4-6 pm Vogue 101 with Danah Rosales
6 pm Waltz 101 with Katya Kuznetsova
7 pm Dance Film Watch Party!
7-31
Screemers, Toronto’s original haunted attraction. Screemers is a pay one price event, which includes all 7 haunted walk through mazes featuring over 120 live actors. To Enhance your stay, Screemers offers unlimited rides on the Midway of Madness, along with a Food Truck Eatery area to satisfy your hunger pains. Rain is not an issue. Screemers Festival […]
October 7 - 31
Screemers
Screemers, Toronto’s original haunted attraction.
Screemers is a pay one price event, which includes all 7 haunted walk through mazes featuring over 120 live actors.
To Enhance your stay, Screemers offers unlimited rides on the Midway of Madness, along with a Food Truck Eatery area to satisfy your hunger pains.
Rain is not an issue. Screemers Festival area will be housed under a Huge 15,000 Square foot open tent, featuring our realistic props, and stage shows to keep you entertained along with the fully licensed Vampire Lounge.
October 7-9, 13-16, 20-23 and 25-31, 2023
14-28
September 14 - 28
Vaughan International Film Festival
Nov 21
The Social Market will be taking place in Toronto, ON! This will be our 3rd Toronto pop up, and we can’t wait to show off our new upgrades! The first 20 shoppers in line will be receiving a FREE canvas TSM tote, full of goodies! Shoppers can expect lots of music, live food from Lesher […]
August 12 - November 21
The Social Market
The Social Market will be taking place in Toronto, ON! This will be our 3rd Toronto pop up, and we can’t wait to show off our new upgrades!
The first 20 shoppers in line will be receiving a FREE canvas TSM tote, full of goodies! Shoppers can expect lots of music, live food from Lesher Kitchen, on-site tooth gem kits and applications from Lab Aesthetics and much more!
Nov 21
Barkada Day Market is at Assembly Park this summer season! Come out and enjoy 3 days of shopping, live music & delicious food while supporting Filipino & Asian-owned businesses.
July 30 - November 21
Barkada Day Market
Barkada Day Market is at Assembly Park this summer season!
Come out and enjoy 3 days of shopping, live music & delicious food while supporting Filipino & Asian-owned businesses.
Nov 21
Barkada Night Market is at Assembly Park this summer season! Come out and enjoy 3 days of shopping, live music & delicious food while supporting Filipino & Asian-owned businesses.
July 22 - November 21
Barkada Night Market
Barkada Night Market is at Assembly Park this summer season!
Come out and enjoy 3 days of shopping, live music & delicious food while supporting Filipino & Asian-owned businesses.
Nov 21
The Urban Maker’s Market is back and we’ve partnered up with @assemblyparkvmc to bring you an EPIC summer market from July 15th to 16th! Join us for a 2 day event of shopping & fun at the awesome Assembly Park, the soul of the VMC! We’ll have 60+ vendors to shop from, food trucks, drinks, live music, […]
July 16 - November 21
Urban Makers Market
The Urban Maker’s Market is back and we’ve partnered up with @assemblyparkvmc to bring you an EPIC summer market from July 15th to 16th!
Join us for a 2 day event of shopping & fun at the awesome Assembly Park, the soul of the VMC! We’ll have 60+ vendors to shop from, food trucks, drinks, live music, activities for the whole family and so much more!
More of a night Owl? We’ve got you covered! Pop by for our first ever NIGHT MARKET.
The first 30 guests in line get a swag bag PACKED with local goodies from our vendors and sponsors, you won’t want to miss it so come early!
Nov 21
The Urban Maker’s Market is back and we’ve partnered up with @assemblyparkvmc to bring you an EPIC summer market from July 15th to 16th! Join us for a 2 day event of shopping & fun at the awesome Assembly Park, the soul of the VMC! We’ll have 60+ vendors to shop from, food trucks, drinks, live music, […]
July 15 - November 21
Urban Makers Night Market
The Urban Maker’s Market is back and we’ve partnered up with @assemblyparkvmc to bring you an EPIC summer market from July 15th to 16th!
Join us for a 2 day event of shopping & fun at the awesome Assembly Park, the soul of the VMC! We’ll have 60+ vendors to shop from, food trucks, drinks, live music, activities for the whole family and so much more!
More of a night Owl? We’ve got you covered! Pop by for our first ever NIGHT MARKET.
The first 30 guests in line get a swag bag PACKED with local goodies from our vendors and sponsors, you won’t want to miss it so come early!
27-28
WHEN: Saturday, May 27: 10:00am-11:00pm and Sunday, May 28: 10:00am-7:00pm WHERE: 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan ADMISSION: Entrance to the event is free. Vendors will charge for goods/services individually. ATTRACTIONS: Food Trucks Artisan Marketplace Flower Market Classes/Workshops: Fitness, Art, Beekeeping, Gardening Live Music Giveaways Woof-A-Palooza Tent Film screening ACTIVITIES: For a complete list of event activities, […]
May 27 - 28
Block Party
WHEN:
Saturday, May 27: 10:00am-11:00pm and Sunday, May 28: 10:00am-7:00pm
WHERE:
80 Interchange Way, Vaughan
ADMISSION:
Entrance to the event is free. Vendors will charge for goods/services individually.
ATTRACTIONS:
Food Trucks
Artisan Marketplace
Flower Market
Classes/Workshops: Fitness, Art, Beekeeping, Gardening
Live Music
Giveaways
Woof-A-Palooza Tent
Film screening
ACTIVITIES:
For a complete list of event activities, please click here.
EVENT FLYER:
Download Block Party flyer (PDF)
CALL FOR VENDORS:
If you’re a local maker, craftsperson, or entrepreneur who is looking to feature your work to the Vaughan community, look no further than the Assembly Park Block Party! For more information, please email brittany.goettler@quadreal.com.
Oct 2
VFF’s Inspiring Future Filmmakers seminar series is back, this time in-person at The Studios at Assembly Park! Four seminars will be presented over two days this fall, each exploring a range of topics with speakers who are directly immersed in the industry. The seminars will include guided Q&A’s with the speakers, breakout sessions, and networking […]
September 25 - October 2
VFF – Seminar Series
VFF’s Inspiring Future Filmmakers seminar series is back, this time in-person at The Studios at Assembly Park!
Four seminars will be presented over two days this fall, each exploring a range of topics with speakers who are directly immersed in the industry. The seminars will include guided Q&A’s with the speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities.
Oct 1
Established in 2013, this exciting multi-day event proudly showcases both local and international talent at all levels. Audiences are presented with multi-genre short films, offering an ideal opportunity for independent and budding film creators to put forth their work.
September 23 - October 1
VIFF – Shortcuts Films
Established in 2013, this exciting multi-day event proudly showcases both local and international talent at all levels. Audiences are presented with multi-genre short films, offering an ideal opportunity for independent and budding film creators to put forth their work.
13-14
CariVaughan Reggae Splash is a 2-day outdoor music festival featuring live dancers, local Canadian musicians and international reggae artists. This festival is for us to come together to share our one love for the different sounds of reggae music. Reggae music was born in Jamaica however it has expanded to Afro, Latin, and Asian countries […]
August 13 - 14
CariVaughan Reggae Fest and Taste the Caribbean
CariVaughan Reggae Splash is a 2-day outdoor music festival featuring live dancers, local Canadian musicians and international reggae artists. This festival is for us to come together to share our one love for the different sounds of reggae music. Reggae music was born in Jamaica however it has expanded to Afro, Latin, and Asian countries as well as the “Americas” rap. We look forward to presenting the different interpretations of reggae music!
Taste the Caribbean (TTC) will be the ultimate Caribbean 2022 2-day outdoor Culinary Tasting Experience. In showcasing 25 Caribbean Chefs from the BIPOC communities, TTC will consist of a 4-Course menu and Drink tasting experience. Patrons will pre-load a branded wristband with a dollar amount to pay for items they want to taste individually within the meal course area.
Each menu course area will feature 3-5 chefs with one chef from the BIPOC communities. Each Chef will curate one mouth-watering food/drink item for their station, specifically for the course of the meal and drink. Patrons will stroll through the different mapped course areas to enjoy the smell, sight and taste of the 15 dishes curated for the 4-Course meal and drink experience.
Brunch – Saturday, August 13, 2022, and Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Dinner – Saturday, August 13, 2022, and possibly Sunday, August 14, 2022
Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Nov 21
This will be the SAME J’ouvert concert experience with our signature INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS and DJS colouring the stage. However, you can expect MORE POWDER, MORE WATER and MORE ENERGY when we see you on Friday, July 29, 2022 for COLOURS – JOUVERT NIGHT. Featuring: Patrice Roberts & Ricardo Drue Assembly Park 80 Interchange Way, Concord, […]
July 29 - November 21
Colours
J’Ouvert Night
This will be the SAME J’ouvert concert experience with our signature INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS and DJS colouring the stage. However, you can expect MORE POWDER, MORE WATER and MORE ENERGY when we see you on Friday, July 29, 2022 for COLOURS – JOUVERT NIGHT.
Featuring:
Patrice Roberts & Ricardo Drue
Assembly Park
80 Interchange Way,
Concord, ON L4K 5W3
Doors Open at 6:00PM | Show starts at 8:30PM | Event Concludes at 12:00AM
19+ Event | Rain or Shine | Free Parking On Site
19-19
MASHUP PON DI ROAD is a bashment circus on a big truck—an outdoor, vaudeville-style, West-Indian flavoured, black girl-powered variety show pulling up on city streets. Fusing raucous humour with whip-smart cultural critique, MASHUP PON DI ROAD pokes fun at the constraints of the patriarchy, the expectations of womanhood, and the end of the world as […]
July 19 - 19
Mashup Pon di Road
Fusing raucous humour with whip-smart cultural critique, MASHUP PON DI ROAD pokes fun at the constraints of the patriarchy, the expectations of womanhood, and the end of the world as we know it. through a series of vignettes and songs, two ringmasters and their band of colourful misfits rum punch up at the ruling class, giving you a funhouse mirror look at the sheer absurdity of dis oppressive world. the path to liberation sparkles with laughter. let’s get unruly.
Touching road summer 2022.
Tickets are free – register your spot with the link below – come one, come all!
Welcome to di circus!
Community Preview: July 19, 2022, gates at 8 p.m. / show at 9 p.m. @ Assembly Park – 80 Interchange Way – Sponsored by QuadReal Property Group
Nov 21
We are so excited to be hosting Nights of Lights and Holiday Fair in the Square at Assembly Park! Get ready for one of the most enchanting holiday experiences in the GTA. Attractions include an artisan marketplace, a holiday midway, food trucks and gourmet food vendors, a polar point bar and much more! Admission for […]
January 2 - November 21
Nights of Lights 2021
We are so excited to be hosting Nights of Lights and Holiday Fair in the Square at Assembly Park! Get ready for one of the most enchanting holiday experiences in the GTA. Attractions include an artisan marketplace, a holiday midway, food trucks and gourmet food vendors, a polar point bar and much more!
Admission for Holiday Fair in the Square is FREE! Tickets are required for the Nights of Lights walk through. The event opens on November 26th and runs until January 2nd, 2022.
Nov 21
Searching for the perfect Halloween plans? Assembly Park has you covered. Experience the 7 haunts – Carnivale of Carnage, Winter Horrorland, Zombie Prizon, Skull Castle, the Darkness, The Haunted House, Slasher Wax Museum. If you need a break from the horrors of the haunts, or just want calm your nerves before testing your meddle in […]
October 8 - November 21
Screemers
Searching for the perfect Halloween plans? Assembly Park has you covered. Experience the 7 haunts – Carnivale of Carnage, Winter Horrorland, Zombie Prizon, Skull Castle, the Darkness, The Haunted House, Slasher Wax Museum. If you need a break from the horrors of the haunts, or just want calm your nerves before testing your meddle in one, come enjoy some BLOODY good drinks in our fully licenced VAMPIRE LOUNGE that serves a delicious variety of liquid courage, the lounge is a can’t miss! Grab your bravest friends and experience #livethefear at Canada’s spookiest screem park.
From October 8 – 31, 2021.
Nov 21
We were honoured to take part in Tuesday’s ground breaking ceremony with Menkes Developments in celebrating the start of construction at Festival! The four-tower community in the heart of the South Vaughan Metropolitan Centre will include the tallest tower in the City’s centre! The groundbreaking event included the City of Vaughan’s very own Mayor Maurizio […]
October 6 - November 21
Festival Ground breaking
We were honoured to take part in Tuesday’s ground breaking ceremony with Menkes Developments in celebrating the start of construction at Festival! The four-tower community in the heart of the South Vaughan Metropolitan Centre will include the tallest tower in the City’s centre! The groundbreaking event included the City of Vaughan’s very own Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
@mauriziobevilacquavaughan as well as distinguished partners and members of the Menkes and QuadReal teams.
Nov 21
Futura (2021) is a vibrant and innovative mural activation by Andre Kan @andrekan_ and serves as a significant landmark at The Assembly Park Studios in the City of Vaughan. His geometric shapes build upon one another creating a sense of interconnection, reminding us how we are all connected in this world. Through the significance of […]
September 15 - November 21
FUTURA Mural
Futura (2021) is a vibrant and innovative mural activation by Andre Kan @andrekan_ and serves as a significant landmark at The Assembly Park Studios in the City of Vaughan. His geometric shapes build upon one another creating a sense of interconnection, reminding us how we are all connected in this world. Through the significance of cause and effect, this energetic, multilayered landscape is his abstract interpretation of the city’s unique future. Like a community fueled by cultural diversity, Futura reminds us of the bigger picture, and that “we’re all stronger together for a brighter future”. This project was made possible through the collaboration with QuadReal and The Assembly Park Studios.
Nov 21
The Vaughan International Film Festival is a 5-day event that proudly showcases both local and international talent of multi-genre short films. Now in its 10th edition, the festival continues to offer a platform for independent creators to share their films and further excel within the industry. Between the festival week, promotional events and unique screenings, […]
September 3 - November 21
VFF 2021
The Vaughan International Film Festival is a 5-day event that proudly showcases both local and international talent of multi-genre short films. Now in its 10th edition, the festival continues to offer a platform for independent creators to share their films and further excel within the industry. Between the festival week, promotional events and unique screenings, filmmakers have the opportunity to reach an audience of over 19,000 people. Submit your film today!
Learn more at vaughanfilmfestival.com.
Nov 21
The Studios at Assembly Park is proud to present 27 pieces of artwork by 13 talented local artists—including show curator Stefano Bove @stefanobove_art. The show will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm – 10pm, August 20 – September 26, 2021. The closing ceremony will be held on the last day where the […]
August 20 - November 21
Inaugural Art Show
The Studios at Assembly Park is proud to present 27 pieces of artwork by 13 talented local artists—including show curator Stefano Bove @stefanobove_art. The show will run every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm – 10pm, August 20 – September 26, 2021. The closing ceremony will be held on the last day where the show winners will be announced.
26-21
Discover an immersive experience like none other, featuring over 1,000,000 LED lights animated and synchronized to your favourite holiday tunes. Nights of Lights is the must-see walk-thru event of the Holiday season for all ages. This dazzling light display is the first of its kind in Canada and only happens once a year!
November 26 - 21
Nights of Lights 2020
Discover an immersive experience like none other, featuring over 1,000,000 LED lights animated and synchronized to your favourite holiday tunes. Nights of Lights is the must-see walk-thru event of the Holiday season for all ages. This dazzling light display is the first of its kind in Canada and only happens once a year!
