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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.
Culture Days 2020 is going virtual! Culture Days is extending beyond the traditional weekend to a virtual, more inclusive and interactive 4-week schedule of activities.Kicking off September 25 and running until October 25, Vaughan Culture Days invites everyone to participate in and show appreciation for arts and culture in our own communities and nationwide!The Vaughan Culture Days website will act as a promotional platform for creators of every kind to showcase a variety of virtual and in-person activities. Going digital allows participants to virtually explore the City and discover live-streamed performances and other online presentations.Activity registration for organizations is now open!
The City of Vaughan’s Music in the Square event series is held in partnership with SmartCentres and Arcadia Live! Productions. The event offers 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.
For event-related questions, please contact:Mirella TersigniCreative and Cultural OfficerEconomic and Cultural Development905-832-2281 ext. 8459mirella.tersigni@vaughan.ca
InSpirit Festival celebrates the city of Vaughan’s cultural mosaic through city-wide arts and cultural programming that fosters community participation and pride. InSpirit focuses on the culture of yoga and the importance of community togetherness with free events city-wide, including family yoga, tai chi and Bollywood dance. The festival also recognizes the month of May as Asian Heritage Month in Ontario.
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.
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.
Economic and Cultural Development
Phone: 905-832-8526
North American toll-free: 1-844-832-2112
Email: ecd@vaughan.ca
Location:Vaughan City Hall, Level 2002141 Major Mackenzie Dr.Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1