There is always something going on in Ontario. From smaller, local events to large, annual festivals, have a browse (or quickly search) through our up-to-date and rotating Ontario Events Calendar below for things to check out across the province.
Events in May 2024
May is full-on springtime here in Ontario. As it begins to warm up, many events focus around two main dates this month: Mother’s Day and the May Long Weekend. There are plenty of afternoon teas, fireworks, and flower-based events to keep you busy!
| Name | Dates | Town/City/Region | Venue | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Tulip Festival | May 10-20, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Ottawa Commissioners Park | Learn More |
| Opening Day at Sainte-Marie among the Hurons | May 4, 2024 | Midland, Ontario | Sainte-Marie among the Hurons | Learn More |
| Mother's Day Market | May 4, 2024 | Angus, Ontario | Angus Pop Up Market | Learn More |
| Door Open Ontario: Hamilton Region | May 4-5, 2024 | Hamilton, Ontario | Various Locations Throughout the Area | Learn More |
| Guelph Musicfest 2024 | Beginning May 24, 2024 | Guelph, Ontario | Guelph Youth Music Centre Recital Hall | Learn More |
| Becoming the Beatles: Unplugged | May 4, 2024 | Bancroft, Ontario | Bancroft Village Playhouse | Learn More |
| Mother's Day Tea & Historic Cooking Workshop | May 11, 2024 | Hamilton, Ontario | Dundurn National Historic Site | Learn More |
| Art in the Park Stratford | Beginning May 18, 2024 | Stratford, Ontario | Lakeside Drive | Learn More |
| Ottawa Children’s Festival | May 10-14, 2024 | Ottawa, Ontario | Various Locations Throughout the City | Learn More |
| Mother's Day Open House | May 11, 2024 | Markdale, Ontario | Twig & Brindille Flower Farm | Learn More |
| Victoria Day at The Pond | May 18, 2024 | Wellend, Ontario | Wellend Stadium | Learn More |
| Mother’s Day Garden Party | May 11, 2024 | Kitchener, Ontario | Homer Watson House & Gallery | Learn More |
| Sing! The Toronto International Vocal Arts Festival | Beginning May 25, 2024 | Toronto, Ontario | Various Locations Throughout the City | Learn More |
| Mother's Day Market | May 4, 2024 | Lincoln, Ontario | Grand Oak Culinary Market | Learn More |
| Mother's Day Botanical Market | May 12, 2024 | London, Ontario | Eldon House Courtyard and Interpretive Centre | Learn More |
| Whiskey Jack: The Stories and Songs of Stompin' Tom | May 10, 2024 | Tweed, Ontario | Marble Arts Centre | Learn More |
| Mother's Day Market | May 4, 2024 | Armour, Ontario | Armour Recreation & Katrine Community Centre | Learn More |
| Gluten Free Garage | May 26, 2024 | Toronto, Ontario | Arthubs Wychwood Barns | Learn More |
| Mother's Day Tea | May 12, 2024 | London, Ontario | Fanshawe Pioneer Village | Learn More |
| Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival | May 30-June 2, 2024 | Toronto, Ontario | CF Toronto Eaton Centre | Learn More |
| Mother's Day Vendor Pop-Up and Plant Sale | May 4-5, May 11, 2024 | Oshawa, Ontario | Parkwood Estate National Historic Site | Learn More |
| Fireworks & Family Fun Night | May 18, 2024 | Campbellville, Ontario | Woodbine Mohawk Park | Learn More |
| Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest | May 17-19, 2024 | Clarington, Ontario | Canadian Tire Motorsport Park | Learn More |
| Victoria Day at the Village | May 20, 2024 | London, Ontario | Fanshawe Pioneer Village | Learn More |
| May Long Weekend | May 18-20, 2024 | Blue Mountains, Ontario | Blue Mountain Resort | Learn More |
| Victoria Day Fireworks | May 19, 2024 | Vaughan, Ontario | Canada's Wonderland | Learn More |
| Meraki Mother's Day Artisan Market 2024 | May 4, 2024 | Nottawa, Ontario | Nottawa Memorial Community Centre | Learn More |
| New Dundee Community Fireworks | May 19, 2024 | New Dundee, Ontario | New Dundee Community Centre | Learn More |
| Victoria Day Fireworks | May 17, 2024 | Stouffville, Ontario | Memorial Park | Learn More |
| Door Open Ontario: Richmond Hill | May 11, 2024 | Richmond Hill, Ontario | Various Locations Throughout the City | Learn More |
| Retrofest 2024 | May 24-26, 2024 | Chatham, Ontario | Tecumseh Park | Learn More |
| Tulip Field Experience | First half of May, 2024 | Blenheim, Ontario | Hat Trick Farms | Learn More |
| Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival | May 31-June 2, 2024 | Orangeville, Ontario | Various Venues | Learn More |
| Petapalooza | May 11, 2024 | Pickering, Ontario | Esplanade Park | Learn More |
| Victoria Day Fireworks | May 19, 2024 | Hamilton, Ontario | Dundas Driving Park | Learn More |
| Carassauga Festival | May 24-26, 2024 | Mississauga, Ontario | Various Venues | Learn More |
| Playsmelter Festival 2024 | May 2-4, 2024 | Sudbury, Ontario | Sudbury Theatre Centre | Learn More |
| Plant Swap! | May 11, 2024 | North Bay, Ontario | North Bay Public Library | Learn More |
| SSM Festival of Beer | May 4, 2024 | Sault Ste Marie, Ontario | Queen Street Square One | Learn More |
| Victoria Day Fireworks | May 22, 2024 | Tecumseh, Ontario | Green Acres Optimist Park | Learn More |
| Streetsville Founders’ Bread and Honey Fest | May 31-June 2, 2024 | Streetsville, Ontario | Streetsville Memorial Park | Learn More |
| Georgian Bay Craft Beer Festival 2024 | May 10-11, 2024 | Parry Sound, Ontario | Trestle Brewing Company | Learn More |