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Park(ing) Day Toronto 2026
Park(ing) Day Toronto returns September 18-20, 2026, inviting residents across the city and GTA to transform parking spaces into pop-up parks, art installations, and community gathering spots. Organized by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, this global public art project challenges car-dominated streets and celebrates public space for people. What began in 2005 as a single San Francisco parking spot has grown into a worldwide movement spanning 35+ cities.
Toronto joined in 2022 with one activation and expanded to over 20 installations by 2024, involving architects, artists, nonprofits, and community groups. Participants can claim a spot for one day or all three, designing anything from mini gardens to play areas or social lounges. A grants program offers up to $500 to support eligible activations. Whether you're a design studio or a curious neighbour, Park(ing) Day is your chance to reimagine the street. Register today and help reclaim Toronto's pavement for people!
From September 18 To September 20
Toronto (ON)
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Lost Tracts
Toronto (ON)
From July 31 to August 14, Lost Tracts brings together three Toronto designers—Jeremy Bailey, Kal Mansur, and Shaun Moore—for a summer group exhibition at 22 Geary Avenue. The show traces each artist's distinct practice through furniture, sculpture, and material exploration, opening with a reception on July 31 from 5-10 PM.
31
JUL
Dreamers: The Art of Revery Architecture (ENDING)
Vancouver (BC)
Explore the aesthetic imagination of Revery Architecture, from May 20 to August 18, led by design principal Venelin Kokalov, who partnered with Bing Thom for 14 years before renaming the firm after Thom's 2016 death. Kokalov's hand-drawn process yields a curvilinear style favoring poetic form over cost. Supported by the Patterson Rozee Family Foundation.
18
AUG
MVRDV's Carbon Confessions (ENDING)
Toronto (ON)
Carbon Confessions is a travelling exhibition drawing on 30+ years of MVRDV's carbon-reduction work, making its first North American stop in Toronto. Tailored locally, it engages the Toronto Green Standard and explores adaptive reuse, materials & digital tools, built from repurposed materials. Also hosts talks & discussions.
22
AUG
LANESCAPE Speaker Series
Webinar
Join the Lanescape Speaker Series on August 25 at 7:00 PM EST for a free webinar on building laneway and garden suites. Director of Construction Joe Camilleri, with 25+ years of experience, breaks down the construction process, key milestones, and timelines to help homeowners confidently plan their backyard housing project.
25
AUG
TMU Architectural Science Summer Camps 2026 (ENDING)
Toronto (ON)
TMU's Architectural Science Dept. runs week-long summer day camps (Weeks 1, 2, 3, 5) for kids ages 9–13. Led by top architecture students, campers build creative projects like inflatable houses, cardboard bridges, and interactive walls, balanced with active games. A Digital Creativity track covers 2D graphics. Curriculum by Prof. Vince Hui.
28
AUG
Building with Bio-Based Materials (ENDING)
Toronto (ON)
Explore Building with Bio-Based Materials at TMU's Paul H. Cocker Gallery, featuring wall assemblies crafted by the Toronto Biobuild Collective — 60+ volunteers and six leading architecture firms. This public exhibition showcases sustainable construction innovations, exposing both the promise and barriers of eco-friendly building materials today.
11
SEP
Park(ing) Day Toronto 2026
Toronto (ON)
Park(ing) Day Toronto returns September 18-20, 2026, transforming parking spaces across the city and GTA into pop-up parks, art installations, and community gathering spots. Part of a global participatory art movement, this event reimagines urban space for people, not cars. Register now and turn a parking spot into a people space!
18
SEP
IDS Vancouver 2026
Vancouver (BC)
IDS Vancouver is back at the Vancouver Convention Centre, September 24-27, 2026. As North America's premier design platform, IDS unites 25,000 discerning professionals and design enthusiasts with visionary brands, celebrating contemporary design excellence across the Pacific Northwest's thriving architecture and design community.
24
SEP
Fall Home Show 2026
Toronto (ON)
Discover Toronto's ultimate renovation destination at the Fall Home Show, Oct 2-4, 2026, at Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place. Explore 225+ home and lifestyle vendors, get free expert design consultations, enjoy fun DIY activities like Paint Your Own Pumpkin, and learn from top names in home renovation and design—all in one place.
02
OCT
Kitchen + Bath Canada 2026
Toronto (ON)
Discover Naturally, the creative theme shaping KBC Expo 2026 in Toronto. Inspired by natural materials, texture, light and living, this Canadian kitchen and bath trade show blends product discovery, design education, and networking at Centre Stage, presented by Monogram, November 11-12, 2026 at the Toronto Congress Centre.
11
NOV
IDS Toronto 2027
Toronto (ON)
Join the Interior Design Show (IDS) Toronto, January 21-24, 2027, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Canada's largest design event showcases global and Canadian talent, from emerging designers to legacy brands, with keynotes, curated exhibits, and a vibrant marketplace for design professionals and enthusiasts.
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JAN
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