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Vaughan Culture Days

Culture Days is a nationwide celebration of arts, culture and heritage, and the City of Vaughan invites you to be part of this vibrant three-week festival, exploring a diverse range of events and activities that highlight the creativity and spirit of our community. 

 

The City of Vaughan has been selected once again as a Festival Hub for Ontario Culture Days for 2025, joining 12 other communities across the province to invite the public to get hands-on and behind-the-scenes to highlight the importance of arts and culture in our communities. For more details about the event listing, please see below or visit Ontario Culture Days for the most up-to-date information.

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Requirements for Participants (Booths, Food Vendors)

  1. Participant Agreement Form: Vaughan Culture Days Kick-off Event
  2. Payment
    1. This year only – discounted rate of $100 + HST for food vendors and non-profit/artists
  3. A Certificate of Insurance naming the Corporation of the City of Vaughan as an additional insured – use the City’s template
    1. If you are unable to get a Certificate of Insurance, email Cultureevents@vaughan.ca to find out how to purchase one-day event insurance.

 

Food vendors also need to provide:

  1. The York Region Vendor Application Form will be sent directly to York Region Health Department and provided to Events Staff.
    1. Form is found under “Vendors”: https://www.york.ca/health/food-safety/special-events-farmers-markets-and-wild-game-dinners
  2. Any applicable licences (restaurant licence, refreshment vehicle licence, etc.)

 

What to expect as a participant (booths, food vendors)?

  • 10'x10' spot unless you have a food truck or purchase additional spaces
  • 1 table and 2 chairs will be provided and more can be rented for a small fee
  • Many booth participants and food vendors bring a 10'x10' tent with tent weights (staking is not permitted); no tent, pavilion, etc. is provided
  • Electrical access and Wi-Fi are not provided

 

See Participant Agreement Form for more details.

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  • Official ceremony at 11:30 am with Mayor and Members of Council and Dignitaries 
Entertainment
Lion Dance
Rainbow Rockers
Celebrating with Chinese Dance
Mayada Bellydance
Hindi Music & Kathak Dance
Girl Pow-R - Sing & Dance with Us
Hdrummers Interactive Drum Circle
Reverie Dance Team - K-pop Dance Performance
Portuguese Singing & Dancing
Nirkoda Israeli Dancers of Toronto

 

*Activities and performances are subject to change 

*Check back soon for stage schedule

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Outdoor Gazebo

10:30am-11:30am - Dream Builders: Vision Board Making

 

Indoor Workshop: Activity Rooms

12pm-1pm - Pop Box Puppetry Workshop - Activity Room 3

12pm-2pm - Georgian Culture Celebration - Activity Room 4

 

Theater Space (Indoor)

10:30am-1pm - VFF Presents: Short Films

 

*Activities and performances are subject to changes

Vaughan Culture Days Event Listing

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  • For more information about a specific event, click on its name to view the details.

*Some events may be pay-as-you-may admission. Activities and schedule are subject to change. 

DatesTimesEventLocation

Sept 19

 

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.All In - Adaptive Sports

Maple Community Centre

  • Gymnasium
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Threads of Connections

Chancellor Community Centre

  • Activity Room #4
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Hanging Out Together

Father E. Bulfon Community Centre

  • Activity Room #1
Sept 209 a.m. - 12 p.m.Discover Dance! Competitive Trial Class (Ages 9+)

Carrville Community Centre

  • Dance Studio
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.Live Music and Kids Crafts @ Woodbridge Village Farmers Market

Al Palladini Community Centre

  • Parking Lot
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Vaughan Culture Days Kick Off EventCarrville Community Centre
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Canvas of Stories: Painting Our Roots

Maple Community Centre

  • Activity Room #2
3 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.Discover Dance! Parent & Tot Trial Class (Ages 2–3)

Carrville Community Centre

  • Dance Studio
3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.Discover Dance! Mini Movers Tap & Acro Trial (Ages 3–5)

Carrville Community Centre

  • Dance Studio
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Hanging Out Together

Father E. Bulfon Community Centre

  • Activity Room #1
Sept 212 p.m. - 4 p.m.Author/Book Event: Read-aloud and "Monkey in Around" Literacy/Arts Activities

Rosemount Community Centre

  • Activity Room #4
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Family Musical Concert with The Free Spirits

Vellore Village Community Centre

  • Cafetorium
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.Georgian Culture Celebration

North Thornhill Community Centre

  • Outdoor Ampitheatre
Sept 2410 a.m. - 12 p.m.Voices of Joy - Flowing from Vaughan Senior Club

Vellore Village Community Centre

  • Activity Room #4
5 p.m. - 7 p.m."Making Music Happen" - a path to music success.

VSES - Vaughan Studios & Event Space

  • Studio B & D
Sept 266 p.m. - 9 p.m.Gelato, Gelato! A Sweet Summer Art Experience for Kids

Vellore Village Community Centre

  • Activity Room #2
Sept 279 a.m. - 1 p.m.Live Music and Kids Crafts @ Woodbridge Village Farmers Market

Al Palladini Community Centre

  • Parking Lot
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.Jewelz Addict

Al Palladini Community Centre

  • Activity Room #2
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.Palestinian Food Market and Dabke Workshop

Woodbridge Pool and Memorial Arena

  • Community Hall
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Splat! By Robert Lacaria

Vaughan Mills

  • Event centre

1 p.m. - 3 p.m. & 

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Colour My Story: Tote-ally Me Art Workshop

Maple Community Centre

  • Activity Room #2
2 p.m. - 4 p.m."Making Music Happen" - a path to music success.

VSES - Vaughan Studios & Event Space

  • Studio B & D
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.The Art of Origami

Maple Community Centre

  • Activity Room #1
Sept 28

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Pop Box Puppetry Workshop

Rosemount Community Centre

  • Activity Room #4
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  • For more information about a specific event, click on its name to view the details.

*Some events may be pay-as-you-may admission. Activities and schedule are subject to change. 

DatesTimesEventLocation

Sept 29

 

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Flavour Fusion

Father E. Bulfon Community Centre

  • Activity Room #1
Sept 302 p.m. - 4 p.m.Author/Book Event: Read-aloud and "Monkey in Around" Literacy/Arts Activities

Rosemount Community Centre

  • Activity Room #4
Oct 19:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Vaughan Chinese Seniors' Art Work Showcase

North Thornhill Community Centre

  • Art Room
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.Art In Motion Pop-up Run

Woodbridge Pool & Memorial Arena

  • Parking Lot
Oct 26:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Roll with us! Inclusive Bocce Ball Extravaganza

Maple Community Centre

  • Bocce Court
7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.Cherry Disco Nights Presents: Collage & Sip

Maple Community Centre

  • Activity Room #1
Oct 32 p.m. - 3 p.m.Creative Age: Drum & Percussion CircleDufferin Clark Library
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.Tuscan Splendour: A Textured Art Experience

Father E. Bulfon Community Centre

  • Activity Room #1
Oct 46 p.m. - 11 p.m.Garba and Dandiyaa Raas

Vellore Village Community Centre

  • Cafetorium
Oct 5

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Box Pop Puppetry Workshop

Vellore Village Community Centre

  • Activity Room #4
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.Drawing with Ruby

Vellore Village Community Centre

  • Activity Room #3
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Semi-Classical Kathak Workshop by Nadanam by Sharanya - “Rangreza”

Dufferin Clark Community Centre

  • Activity Room #1/2
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  • For more information about a specific event, click on its name to view the details.

*Some events may be pay-as-you-may admission. Activities and schedule are subject to change. 

DatesTimesEventLocation

Oct 6

 

9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Demonstrating Vaughan Chinese Elder Wellness & Vitality by Performances

North Thornhill Community Centre

  • A.B. Room
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Kids Book ClubVellore Village Library
Oct 77 p.m. - 8 p.m.Human Touch Book ClubCivic Centre Resource Library
Oct 82 p.m. - 4 p.m.Author/Book Event: Read-aloud and "Monkeyin Around" Literacy/Arts Activities

Rosemount Community Centre

  • Activity Room #4
Oct 910 a.m. - 12 p.m.Learn Spanish For Babies and Toddlers

Al Palladini Community Centre

  • Activity Room #1
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.Dance with us! All Inclusive Dance

Maple Community Centre

  • Studio
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.Virtual ESL Book ClubVirtual
Oct 116 p.m. - 8 p.m.Semi-Classical Kathak Workshop by Nadanam by Sharanya - “Devotional Sufi”

Dufferin Clark Community Centre

  • Activity Room #3/4
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Roll With It: Make-Your-Own Balms & Rollers | A Mini DIY WorkshopThe Wellness Studio
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  • For more information about a specific event, click on its name to view the details.

*Some events may be pay-as-you-may admission. Activities and schedule are subject to change

DatesTimesEventLocation

Sept 19 -

Oct 12

AnytimeARTonBOXESVarious locations across Vaughan

Sept 19 -

Oct 12

AnytimeHeritage Conservation Districts Self-guided Tours

Kleinburg-Nashville, Maple

Woodbridge and Thornhill

Sept 19 -

Sept 21

11 a.m. - 9 p.m.Abballe Art ExhibitionBoxx Art Gallery
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