Culture Days, taking place from September 18 to October 4, is a nationwide celebration of arts, culture and heritage. The City of Vaughan is proud to once again be a 2026 Festival Hub, joining 18 other communities across Ontario.
Enjoy a variety of free, public, hands-on and behind-the-scenes experiences that showcase local arts, culture and creativity. These events celebrate diversity, inclusion and the important role culture plays in bringing communities together.
With something for all ages, interests, and abilities, there’s an event for everyone!
Week 3: September 28 – Oct 4
*VARIOUS LOCATIONS, PLEASE CHECK AT THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION*
Sept 28
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. People, Places & Pathways: A Vaughan History & Heritage Tour at Vaughan Memorial Hall & Vellore Schoolhouse
5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Healing Steps: Grief Walk with Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan at Sugarbush Heritage Park
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Author Visit: Monique Gray Smith, Virtual
Sept 29
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tote your heart out at Chancellor CC, Activity Room 3
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Storytelling the Warli Way – A Traditional Folk Art from India at Maple CC, Activity Room 2
6:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Heritage Grant Program: Opportunities for your Heritage Property, Virtual
Oct 1
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Buzz & Blooms: Family Walk at Gallanough Park, Springfield Way entrance
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. STEAM: Islamic Civilization at Vellore Village Library
Oct 2
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vaughan Chinese Elderly Wellness & Vitality Performances at North Thornhill CC, Activity Rooms A & B
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Creative Age: Drum & Percussion Circle at Dufferin Clark Library
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Inkwell Literary Festival at Civic Centre Resource Library
Oct 3
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Village Market – An Organic Farmers’ Market – Acoustic Open Mic Presented by York Region Open Mic Village Market (Toronto Waldorf School)
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Live Music and Kids Crafts @ Woodbridge Village Farmers Market at Al Palladini CC, Parking Lot
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Inkwell Literary Festival at Civic Centre Resource Library
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Dance Together 55+ at North Thornhill CC, Activity Rooms A & B
11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Dance Together: Latin Fiesta at North Thornhill CC, Activity Rooms A & B
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Colour My Story at Vellore Village CC, Activity Room 3
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Community Tree Planting in McClure Meadows Park McClure Meadows Park
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Garba and Dandiyaa Raas at Vellore Village CC, Cafetorium
Oct 4
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Bilingual Fun: Jour des jeux pour les adultes / Adult Game Day at Pierre Berton Resource Library
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hidden Black Creek: Tour at The Village at Black Creek
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Food Made Fancy – Edible Garnish Delights at Vellore Village CC, Activity Room 1
