A first-of-its-kind music festival is coming to Vaughan’s downtown core – and you’re invited! On Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, the Vaughan International Music Festival will showcase music from cultures worldwide in the heart of the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC), located at 200 Apple Mill Rd.

Celebrating historic achievements! On Friday, June 10, the City of Vaughan invites the community to North Maple Regional Park (NMRP) for a special event in honour of Vaughan CARES (officially known as the Vaughan Committee of Associations to Restore Environmental Safety). This group was instrumental in the official closure of the Keele Valley Landfill, which paved the way for the creation of NMRP.

Do you have plans for your kids for the upcoming P.A. Day on Thursday, June 2? If not, you’re in luck! The City of Vaughan is offering programming for kids ages six to 12 years old from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Al Palladini and Vellore Village community centres.

With the hustle and bustle of going to work, school and other commitments, you may be placing your waste items at the curb too early before your scheduled collection day. The City of Vaughan is reminding everyone that waste should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection and no later than 7 a.m. the day of collection.

Are you a small business looking for support to develop a business plan? The City of Vaughan is continuing its virtual Business Planning Launchpad Series to help set entrepreneurs like you up for success.

The City of Vaughan continues to strengthen and build on its foundation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and its commitment that all Vaughan community members are heard, appreciated and valued. To advance, foster and embed this culture of belonging in the community and in the workforce, Vaughan Council recently approved the City’s 2022-2026 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan.

As you continue to cleanup from this weekend’s storm, you may have much more leaf and yard waste than usual. Weekly collection of branches, twigs and leaves continues until Friday, June 10 in the city of Vaughan and then will return to every other week.

The City of Vaughan continues to support the small business community by offering support services and funding opportunities to help local entrepreneurs succeed. This includes Starter Company Plus, a program designed to help brick and mortar companies and startup entrepreneurs grow.

Do you know someone who is dedicated to bettering the community? Or a person who advocates for the community and brings positive change? Nominate them for consideration to the Order of Vaughan! This award is the highest honour the City of Vaughan may bestow on an individual who exemplifies extraordinary citizenship.

Whether you’re organizing a corporate meeting or sporting event, or planning your wedding, Tourism Vaughan’s hostinvaughan.ca website makes the preparations for your next event easy!

June is Recreation and Parks Month, and the City of Vaughan is celebrating with 30 days of free activities at Vaughan community centres for all ages and interests. From crafting and coding to slime making, swimming and (so many!) sports, there's something fun for everyone! Pre-registration is required at vaughan.perfectmind.com.

Summer weather is in the air, and many Vaughan citizens have begun tending to their lawns and gardens – that means the City’s Curb Appeal nominations must be back! The popular Curb Appeal Program recognizes homeowners and businesses who demonstrate exceptional pride and effort in the maintenance of their properties.

The City of Vaughan’s Curbside Giveaway Days are back again by popular demand! You are encouraged to reduce, reuse and recycle by placing gently used items at the curb of your property for others to come and take. This is an excellent opportunity to declutter your home or find a new hidden gem to take for yourself!

Want to take advantage of Ontario’s Staycation Tax Credit? Why not make yourself at home away from home with a visit to the city of Vaughan?

The City of Vaughan launched an exciting new proactive approach to stormwater pond monitoring with an innovative technology that automatically monitors the quantity and quality of stormwater in select City ponds, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.