Highland Creek Community Association

Morningside Festival
2026-07-17 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Toronto) | University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada
Join us for our 2nd annual festival showcasing the best talent coming from Scarborough!

Picture this: you’re sitting on a blanket hillside, mocktail in hand, sunset in the distance, music from the Scarborough artists, catching up with old friends. This could be you!
Morningside Festival is a celebration of everything that makes Scarborough special. This year we have doubled in size from 3 to 6 artists. We’ve got singer-songwriters, folk, r&b, city pop, and alternative. A little bit of something for everyone!
This event is PWYC, so it is technically free to attend, however attendees who are able to donate will have access to complimentary food, drinks, mocktails, and snacks. And also if you donate, 100% of the ticket sales go directly to the artists, so not only are you going to have a great time, you will also be directly supporting local talent!
To end the night, we will be ending with a jam session! So whether you are musically talented or just want to hit a tambourine, all are welcome to jam out with the artists. We will have some percussion instruments however we recommend bringing your own instruments!
We hope to see you there!

Sunday Summer Concert - Port United
2026-07-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2, Canada
The Sunday Summer Concert Series is back at the Port Union Community Centre this summer with the same popular bands that were featured last year. All three concerts are organized and funded by volunteers from CCRA, West Rouge Sports and Rec Association, and West Rouge Community Association. Fossil Fire will perform on July 5, Swing Junkies on July 12 and Port United will take the stage on July 19. Bring your chairs and blankets! If it rains, the concerts will be moved inside. Light refreshments will be served at a nominal fee.

Pan in D' Park
2026-08-02 14:00 - 23:00 | Neilson Park, 1555 Neilson Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1B 5Z7, Canada
Presented By Ontario Steelpan Association

Get ready to feel the rhythm and revel in the vibes as we bring the heat! This high-energy Carnival Sunday event spotlights the hottest steel bands in a sun-soaked yet shaded park setting; pumping with DJs, Calypso and Soca stars, and a bustling marketplace loaded with mouthwatering eats, artisan goods, and family-friendly fun. It’s music, culture, and community, served island-style. We still limin!

2026 Canadian Steelpan Industry Conference
2026-08-08 09:00 - 17:00 | University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, Toronto, ON, M1C 1A4, Canada
Come join us at the Canadian Steelpan Industry Conference to learn, network, and celebrate the vibrant steelpan community in Canada!

Welcome to the Canadian Steelpan Industry Conference!
The sounds and story of steelpan will be celebrated at the conference created to explore the rich legacy and evolving future of steelpan in Canada. Proudly sponsored by SoundLife Scarborough, the University of Toronto Scarborough, the event celebrates World Steelpan Day (August 11) by featuring insightful conversations, panel discussions, musical innovations, networking opportunities, live performances and intergenerational exchange.
This year’s event brings together professionals, educators, community members, elders, and enthusiasts from across the country to explore current trends, innovations, and challenges in the steelpan landscape.
The CSIC is produced by artist and researcher Joy Lapps, whose project aims to map the steelpan movement across Canada and help connect and strengthen visibility of performers, tuners, teachers and other contributors. Highlighting intergenerational stories and steelpan’s impact on communities.
Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or newly exploring the steelpan world, you’ll find opportunities at this event to connect, reflect, and contribute to the ongoing story of steelpan in Canada.
Be part of the rhythm. Be part of the story. Be part of the future.
🎶 FAQ – Canadian Steelpan Industry Conference 2026
📍 When & Where

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: University of Toronto Scarborough
Start Time: 9:00 AM | Ends Saturday at 5:00 PM

🥁 What’s happening on Saturday?
A full day of ticketed conference programming…
The complete conference schedule will be announced June 15, 2026.
👥 Who is this for?
Steelpan players, tuners, builders, arrangers, teachers, students, cultural workers, and lovers of the instrument. If pan is part of your story — or you want it to be — this conference is for you.
🎟️ How do I get tickets?
You can purchase them on Eventbrite
💬 Need help covering the cost?
We don’t want money to be a reason you stay home. Reach out to us at info@kgrp.org — we’ll work with you.
✊🏾 How can I get involved?
This conference is community-powered. You can:

Volunteer for conference event days
Share your knowledge as a part of our ongoing community consultation or volunteer on our conference planning and mapping team.
Spread the word
Make a donation or become a sponsor
Purchase/reserve a conference spot!

Email info@kgrp.org and let us know!
🗞️ Media inquiries
Please email ar@kgrp.org
❓ Still have questions?
Reach out anytime at info@kgrp.org

Vijay's Community BBQ
2026-08-08 11:00 - 14:00 | Canmore Park, 101 Canmore Blvd, Scarborough, ON, M1C 3W3, Canada
Dear friends and residents of Scarborough – Rouge Park,
We are back again this year for our annual Community BBQ in Scarborough – Rouge Park!
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
11:00am – 2:00pm
Canmore Park (101 Canmore Blvd)
We will have free hamburgers, hotdogs, ice cream, jumping castles, and games for families to enjoy.
Food and refreshments will be available while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you there!
RVSP Now

Guildwood Fall Shoreline Cleanup
2026-09-19 09:00 - 12:00 | ON
Join the Friends of Guild Park to clean Guildwood’s Lake Ontario shoreline on Coastal Cleanup Day.
Meeting location: Galloway parking lot, just south of Galloway Road off Guildwood Parkway.
People under the age of 19 must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
Wear sturdy footwear. Dress for the weather. Bring gardening gloves if you have them; some pairs will be available.
Please pre-register: https://app.ocean.org/app/cleanup/details/a0zN3000006cbW9IAI

CCRA's Fall Fest
2026-09-19 13:30 - 16:30 | Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2, Canada

West Rouge Bollywood Musical Extravaganza
2026-09-19 16:00 - 19:00 | West Rogue Community Centre, 270 Rouge Hills Dr., Toronto, Ontario, M1C 2Z2, Canada
A singing celebration of Bollywood hits, from classic to contemporary.
