Continue carnival fun at our family-friendly festival, Afraspektion in Riverside Common! Celebrate the Afrodiaspora’s creativity together.

This August 2026 marks the sixth year of celebrating Emancipation Month in Ontario. Oddside Arts and Riverside BIA invite everyone to continue the carnival weekend festivities at our family-friendly festival: Afraspektion.

Join us on Saturday, August 15th, 2 PM – 7 PM at Riverside Common Park. Enjoy the memorable opening ceremony, followed by a day filled with festival fun, giveaways, a curated market, live music and free entertainment for all ages!