Port Union Winterfest
2026-01-31 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2, Canada
Come out to the Port Union Community Centre to celebrate all things winter on Saturday, January 31! Our annual Port Union Winterfest will kick off at 11 a.m. with a variety of fun family activities.
Inside, there will be live entertainment, including music and dancers. Come and listen to the Memory Lane band and the Port United band, and watch the Hawaiian Dancers. You can also relax and listen to the songs of Shayne Ireland, Neil Bennett and Tyler Forkes.
Outside, we will have many interactive inflatable games for the kids. You’ll be able to enjoy an affordable barbecue lunch and make yourself s’mores by the fire. Beverages such as hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, tea and cold drinks will be available. There will be vendors to visit as well.
This year we are excited to bring Toon Goons to Winterfest. Known as “Canada’s sketchiest caricature artists,” Toon Goons has a roster of highly skilled artists. Two of them will be at Winterfest from noon until 3 p.m. to draw a one-of-a-kind caricature of you and/or your family.
Caricature art is a playful exaggerated style of portraiture that captures a person’s unique features and personality. For just $5 you can have a Winterfest memory to take home with you.
The images you see here on the front page were drawn and designed by a Toon Goons artist.
We hope to see you at the Port Union Winterfest 2026 at the end of this month!

Spiritual and Mental Health Presentation
2026-01-31 14:00 - 15:30 | St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1P7, Canada
With Kyro Maseh, a pharmacist and public speaker.
This presentation’s goal is to help de-mystify and de-stigmatize mental health conversations, and raise some money to support Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) and its Mental Health Initiatives.

Scarborough Repair Cafe
2026-02-07 11:30 - 14:30 | The Hub, 2660 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3, Canada
Looking to have a broken appliance, clothes, or computer? Bring it on by our Repair Cafe at The Hub on Brimley and Eglinton from 11:30AM-2:30PM on days listed in our poster.IMPORTANT TO KNOW:– Line up at desk, take number and wait outside room until number is called– One item at a time, when that Items is fixed you may get another fixed by joining the back of the line– Don’t crowd repairers who are already busy, ask sign-in desk first if you have any questions– No fragrances or hand sanitizer due to alcohol sensitivity– Please bring washed, clean clothing for sewing– No alterations for clothes, only repairs!

Port Union Repair Cafe
2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2, Canada
Fixers will help you repair small appliances, electronics, toys, clothes, bikes and much more.
Learn how to fix your broken items for free
Volunteer positions available

Scarborough Historical Society Annual General Meeting
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Mark’s United Church Scarborough, 115 Orton Park Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1G 3G9, Canada
Join the Scarborough Historical Society for their Annual General Meeting as they reflect on the past year, share plans for the future, and celebrate the stories that shape our community.
Following the meeting is a Scarborough Show and Tell.
You are invited to share an item that says Scarborough to you. A photograph, souvenir, family keepsake, newspaper clipping, or mystery object—if it captures a memory or moment from our community, we’d love to see it!
Share the story behind your piece and discover the memories others hold dear.
One item.
One story.
A shared love of Scarborough.

Lasagne Night
2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Heron Park Community Centre, 292 Manse Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1E 3V4, Canada
Lasagne Dinner with Italian-themed entertainment. Good food and good company for a good cause. $25 per person
Net proceeds support Lions causes in our community.
Visit https://lionsclub.ca/lasagne.html for tickets and information.

Pinch Hitters at the Legion
2026-03-28 18:30 - 22:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada

Highland Creek Library Talk
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek Branch, 3550 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3Z2, Canada
Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff for an in-library presentation on this amazing natural habitat that reaches all corners of Toronto. We’ll discuss what makes the urban forest so special and share tools to help you explore and understand it better. Bring questions and curiosities, and leave with greater confidence and a deeper understanding of your City and the natural world around you.
No registration required. Drop-in

Saturday Night Fever at the Legion
2026-04-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada

Mustang - Country and Western Band
2026-04-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada

Highland Creek Spring Clean Up
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Wesleyan Cemetary, 386 Old Kingston Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1B6, Canada
Meet at Wesleyan Cemetery on Old Kingston Rd at 9am.
Garbage Bags and gloves provided.

2nd Highland Creek Recycling Fundraiser
2026-04-25 09:00 - 14:00 | West Rogue Community Centre, 270 Rouge Hills Dr., Toronto, Ontario, M1C 2Z2, Canada

Highland Creek Library Tour
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek Branch, 3550 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3Z2, Canada
The Highland Creek Branch and its neighbourhood is home to a variety of trees. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood walking tour. Learn how to recognize different species and fun facts about their cultural and ecological importance. The tour will start and end at the Highland Creek Branch. There may be uneven, unpaved surfaces along the route. Please dress and prepare accordingly for this outdoor program (e.g. gloves/mittens, hats, sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes). This program takes place rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, registrants will be notified of an alternative date. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Cost: Free
Reservations/Advance Tickets: Required
Purchase on Website: tpl.bibliocommons.com
Purchase by Phone: 416-396-8876

Communi-TEA
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1P7, Canada
The Scarborough University Women’s Club is hosting a Communi-TEA for an afternoon that can change a student’s future. There will be an English style afternoon tea served with sandwiches, cakes, etc. There will be raffles with gifts. We anticipate some speakers to talk about the role of our Club and its members to support the education of women students.
The event is organized to raise funds for Centennial College scholarships for women students. Tickets are $30. They can be obtained by email from cfuwscarborough@gmail.com or by calling 416-290-0092.

British Invasion Concert
2026-05-02 14:30 - 22:00 | Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1J 3H4, Canada
Tickets: $25/Adult, $5/Child

Bramber Woods Park Tree Planting Event
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Bramber Woods Park, 15 Bramber Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1C 4X3, Canada
Join us at Bramber Woods Park to plant native trees and shrubs and expand our urban forest.
Event site conditions vary. Contact us for more information including accessibility. If you would like to request accessibility support, contact us as soon as possible.
Street parking available nearby. Follow signs along paved path until you reach planting site.
Individuals and small groups do not need to register. We require groups of five or more to register in advance to ensure we have enough materials and tools at each event. Email us to register.
Reservations / Advance Tickets: Not Required
Purchase by Email: greentoronto@toronto.ca

Serenata Singers 50th Anniversary Concert
2026-05-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1J 3H4, Canada
Celebrating half a century in song. Tickets are $25 for Adult sand $10 for under 12. Call Charlotte at 416-887-1249 for tickets.

Highland Creek Community Forum
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada

HCCA 2026 Annual General Meeting
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada
HCCA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place May 20 from 7-9PM at the Legion. This meeting is for members only, but you can become a member at the door for $10/year per household. This year there will be the biennial HCCA board election. There will be guest speakers and refreshments. More details coming soon.

Spring Flea Market and Plant Sale
2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2, Canada

UTSC - Opening of Indigenous House
2026-05-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Ontario
This spring, the University of Toronto will honour its commitment to the implementation of concrete actions through the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action, 2015 Final Report and will mark a significant milestone with the opening of Indigenous House at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Indigenous House will be dedicated to centring and creating space for Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing, for community, connection and learning.
Please save the date for the opening of Indigenous House at U of T Scarborough.

43 Division Open House
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Toronto Police Service 43 Division, 4331 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, Ontario, M1E 3W5, Canada
Meet your neighbourhood officers and CPLC with free food and entertainment. Showcasing video game trailer, bouncy castle, snow cones, cotton candy, popcorn, dunk tank, face painting, henna, dancers, live music, hotdogs (Halal) and DJ.

Scarborough Farmers' Market Opens
2026-06-02 15:30 - 19:30 | Cynthia Lai – Rosebank Park, 1051 Progress Avenue, Toronto, ON, M1B 5Z6, Canada
The Scarborough Farmers’ Market first launched as the Malvern Farmers’ Market in 2018!
Join us in our aim to bring affordable, culturally appropriate, local, Ontario, farm-fresh produce and unique Artisanal products to the communities we work with in a spirit of ease, cool comradery, and heartfelt welcome!
Celebrate summer with the scarboroughfarmersmarket.ca, CynthiaLai/Rosebank Park, 1051 Progress Avenue!
Tuesdays afternoons, June 2, 2026 – October 6, 2026

Port Union Waterfront Festival
2026-06-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Port Union Village Common Park, 105 Bridgend St, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 5G5, Canada

Scarborough One Love Fest
2026-06-19 18:00 - 2026-06-21 23:00 | Toronto Zoo, 200 Meadowvale Road, Toronto, ON, M1B 5W8, Canada
Join us for BGC East Scarboroughs first ever Scarborough One Love Fest. Through live performances, food experiences, art installations, wellness, family programming, and community connection, this 3-day festival creates a space where culture and community meet. Get your tickets today.
Where does your donation go? By purchasing a ticket, you are directly supporting community initiatives and helping create accessible cultural programming, youth opportunities, and impact-driven experiences across Scarborough, including our Youth International Cultural Exchange, Be Boundless for BGC East Scarborough and MAAT Youth Innovation & Cultural Centre.

June Bazaar
2026-06-20 09:30 - 14:00 | St Joseph’s Parish, 200 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E8, Canada

39th Highland Creek Heritage Festival
2026-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Highland Creek Community Park, 3500 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1H5, Canada

Summer Solstice & Rites of Passage Celebration 2026
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Redbird Circle Geodomes, 130 Old Kingston Road, Toronto, ON, M1E 3J5, Canada
Overview

We invite families, elders, youth, & community members to join us in this celebration of culture, identity, ancestral wisdom, and music.

Join Tanika Riley of iNsight Circles, Nyasha of Elevated Grounds , NSAA Community , Sound Life and Redbird Circle Geodomes for a powerful gathering dedicated to reclaiming sacred and ancestral practices as we remember, honor, and embody ways of life that sustained our communities.
We invite families, elders, youth, and community members to join us in this celebration of culture, identity, ancestral wisdom, and collective healing. Together, we honor the past, celebrate the present, and plant seeds for future generations. Nestled within a beautiful natural setting, the Dome at Red Bird Circle offers a unique opportunity to gather in community while immersed in the healing presence of the land.
This special event will unfold in two interconnected parts:

A community celebration of our young men’s Rite of Passage Process
A Summer Solstice Ceremony rooted in African & Indigenous traditions.

Rite of Passage Ceremony
We will gather to honor and celebrate several of our community’s upstanding young men as they complete a significant coming-of-age journey. This sacred African Rites acknowledges their transition into manhood and their greater responsibility, leadership, and service within the community.

Public recognition of their growth, character, and commitment to community values.
Blessings and affirmations from elders, family members, and community leaders.
Cultural celebration marking their transition into manhood with dignity, purpose, and accountability.

Summer Solstice Ceremony: Honoring the Light
The Summer Solstice has long held significance among many African & Indigenous peoples as a time to honor the rhythms of nature, the abundance of life, and our relationship with the Creator.
Significance of the Summer Solstice
Celebration of Life and Abundance: Recognizing the season of growth, fertility, joy, community life and the fullness of the sun’s life-giving energy.

Alignment with Natural Cycles: Reaffirming our connection to the earth and the wisdom found in living in harmony with nature.
Spiritual Renewal and Collective Intention: Offering gratitude, prayers, and intentions for personal, family, and community wellbeing as we move into a new seasonal cycle.

This event is family-friendly, intergenerational event. We welcome all people to share in the teachings of African & Indigenous wisdom for community healing.
Please bring:

Your spirit, your voice, and your open heart.
Chair(s)for all your guest
Meaningful item that represents growth, joy or community for you
Journal and pen
Musical Instruments
Healthy snack to share for communal feast after (Finger Food, please bring tongs or serving spoons if required)

Donations/Pay What You Can

Donations /Pay What You Can are appreciated towards this offering of community care. Cash gifts can be given at the event or emailed to insight@tanikainsight.com as a token of your appreciation for this heart centered work.

Directions and Parking
REDBIRD CIRCLES GEODOMES is located on UTSC grounds in Highland Creek , NOT the main UTSC entrance. Use the address provided
Parking is available near the tennis courts once you enter the UTSC highland Creek grounds
Please do not hesitate to contact us at events@tanikainsight.com with questions etc.
We look forward to seeing you and being in community together.
Connect with Tanika iNsight Circles:
Instagram: @tanika_insight
Facebook: Tanika iNsight
YouTube: Tanika iNsight TV
LinkedIn: Tanika “iNsight” Riley
Connect with Elevated Grounds
Instagram: @Elevatedgwc
Email: info@elevatedgrounds.com
Picture below is the sign you will see at the entrance to the event space.

Video is of our Summer Solstice Ceremony in 2025.

Legion Canada Day Celebration
2026-07-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada
