Thurs. to Sat. June 18 to 20
A celebration of traditional and contemporary music, dance, theatre, storytelling, visual arts, crafts, and food by Indigenous peoples. Energizing Fort York with powerful traditions and contemporary creations, including Mistatim by Red Sky Performance, alternative folk artist Diyet, 2014 Polaris Music Prize winner & 2015 JUNO Award winner Tanya Tagaq, and much more. Hosted by the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation.
Check www.toronto.ca/fortevents for details
Most events are free

Portraits and Posters from Canada's Afghan Mission
Until Sunday, June 14
Since 1991 Toronto artist Gertrude Kearns has explored the engagement between Canada's military and conflicts around the world. In 2005-6 she was embedded with Canadian Forces in Afghan-istan while on contract with the Department of National Defence. Between 2006 and 2015, Kearns created the forty-six portraits and posters appearing in The Art of Command.
For more information visit www.toronto.ca/artofcommand
Included with regular admission

Thurs. to Sun. July 2 to 5
Fort York is hosting upwards of 20,000 visitors at foodie heaven. Featuring world class chefs, Toronto’s top restaurants, and over seventy exhibitors.
http://tasteoftoronto.com/

Fri. July 10 to Sun. July 26
“Home base” for the games, the Cultural Village will have the feel, sights, and sounds of a traditional Mississauga Nation village. Visitors will experience a round house where workers in traditional clothing will show how life was lived with authentic artifacts. Artisans will teach basket weaving, braiding, and other crafts.
Don't miss the Three Sacred Fires Ceremony on Friday, July 10. The Three Sacred Fires are symbolic of the Mississaugas’ traditions and political alliances with the Ojibwa, Odawa, and Potawatomi Nations. The  first fire will be lit on Toronto Island; dignitaries will canoe to the mainland where two other fires will be lit, including one at Fort York. Fire Keepers will tend the fires 24/7 for the duration of the games.
Free admission

Mon. July 13 to Sun. August 9 
Co-presented by Harbourfront Centre and the Woodland Cultural Centre, Planet IndigenUS is the largest Indigenous, multidisciplinary arts festival in the world. Since 2004, Planet IndigenUS has been raising public awareness, breaking stereotypes, and fostering a cross-cultural dialogue between Canadians. Enjoy music, art, food, and ideas from First Nations communities across Canada and Indigenous peoples around the world.
Fort York will feature the world premiere of “InterNations/InterSections,” an exhibit of four Panamania-commissioned visual art installations on display outdoors in front of the Visitor Centre.  
http://www.woodland-centre.on.ca
Free admission

Mon. August 3, 10 am to 5 pm
Fort York honours Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe who founded the town of York (Toronto) in 1793. Come learn about the birthplace of Toronto and thrill to the sounds of musketry, cannons, and the fife and drum.
Free admission

Fri. August 7 to Sat. August 15
“Home base” for the games, the Cultural Village will have the feel, sights, and sounds of a traditional Mississauga Nation village. Visitors will experience a working round house where workers dressed in traditional clothing will show how life was lived with authentic artifacts. Artisans will teach basket weaving, braiding, and other crafts.
Free admission

Sat. & Sun., August 8 & 9
10 am to 5 pm
Don't miss this exciting travelling exhibit showcasing the largest operational collection of First World War vehicles in Canada including cars, trucks, ambulances and motorcycles. The dynamic and interactive display will include characters to bring the First World War to life.
The exhibit focuses on the themes of mechanization and transportation, women's roles in the war effort, as well as agriculture and food production, and introduces the audience to these themes through the vehicles that were used as part of the larger war effort, such as motorcycles.
The First World War was the first mechanized war. Horses were gradually replaced by motor vehicles like cars and motorcycles, but in 1914 these technologies were still in their infancy. This exhibit will show Canadians the innovations that began in the era of the First World War, and were further developed afterwards. These diverse service vehicles helped to mobilize Canadians from all walks of life in support of the war effort.
Included with regular admission.

Mon. July 13 to Sun. July 26
The Aboriginal Pavilion is a 19-day Indigenous arts, culture, and sports festival being held at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, Fort York National Historic Site's Garrison Common, and Harbourfront Centre, concurrent with the Toronto 2015 Pan Am / Parapan Am Games (July 10 to 26 and August 7 to 9). Events at Fort York's Garrison Common run July 13 – 26.
 The Pavilion will bring together Indigenous peoples from across the Americas to celebrate, share, and learn through exciting programming. From Main Stage musical performances to dance, theatre, and family programming on the Small Stage; from visual arts and traditional crafts workshops to artist talks, film screenings, a curated exhibition, and the Sports Zone there will be much to see and much to do.   
http://www.alppavilion.ca/
Free admission

Sat. August 8
Toronto’s first-ever all vegan festival catering to a 19+ crowd offers  the very best in comfort food, craft brews, wine, and spirits from a variety of reputable vegan vendors. This daylong festival takes place outdoors and will include live performances by local vegan bands such as Marico Novelli, Matt Kadovich, Dream Awake, Hot Apollo, and Midnight Lemonade, as well as a special act by Netflix vegan comedian Mqk Kaplan!
http://www.clubcrawlers.com/summer-festival-guide/event/toronto-vegan-food-and-drink-festival