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Other Programs and Events

Cultural programs are fundamental to give shape to a community’s identity and also drive economic development, tourism, place-making and city-building.

The City of Vaughan is pleased to host a growing variety of city wide cultural programs and celebrations for residents, families and visitors to experience throughout the year.

April to August

NEW DATES for the first-ever Music in the Square event series happening this summer!

New dates are listed for the City of Vaughan’s very first Music in the Square event series held in partnership with SmartCentres and Arcadia Live! Productions. Join us for fun, free musical and cultural events taking place all summer long in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre’s (VMC) Transit Square – the core of Vaughan’s emerging downtown. The first event is on Thursday, July 11 at 3 p.m. Pickup and drop-off zones are available along New Park Place and Millway Avenue and validated parking is available through SmartCentres.

Where: Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) Transit Square

100 New Park Place

Vaughan, ON.

When: All events are from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Music in the Square Lineup:

Thursday, July 11 – World of Chinese/Cantonese Music. (trio)

Thursday, July 25 – Celebrating the abundant energy of African music (trio)

Thursday, Aug.15 – Traditional and fusion Irish Music (trio)

Thursday, Aug. 29 – Bringing world music to Vaughan – Bulgarian Music (trio)

For event-related questions, please contact:

Mirella Tersigni

Creative and Cultural Officer

Economic and Cultural Development

905-832-2281 ext. 8459

mirella.tersigni@vaughan.ca

InSpirit Festival

InSpirit Festival celebrates the city of Vaughan’s cultural mosaic through city-wide arts and cultural programming that fosters community participation and pride. In 2019, InSpirit will focus on the culture of yoga and the importance of community togetherness with free events city-wide from May 22 to May 30 including family yoga, tai chi, Bollywood dance and Rangoli making. The festival will also recognize the month of May as Asian and South Asian Heritage Month in Ontario.

March

Vaughan Recognizes International Women’s Day International Women's Day Vaughan image

International Women’s Day has grown into a global day of recognition and acknowledgement, celebrated across developed and developing countries, and reflects upon women’s struggles, both past and present, as well as their achievements by optimistically looking towards a future of inspired change and opportunity. The 2019 theme for International Women’s Day is, “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change."

January and February

Lunar New Year celebration

Festivities take place at Vaughan City Hall and include a traditional lion dance, an eye-dotting ceremony and a visit from the God of Fortune and an afternoon of activities for the entire family.