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Upcoming events
SBA SCARBOROUGH YOUTH PROGRAM
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Mont
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Mont
Are you 18–29, currently out of school, and looking for your next step? Ready to build real skills, gain experience, and move toward meaningful employment?
Join the FREE Virtual Information Session for the Scarborough Youth Bridge to Employment Program and learn how this opportunity can support your career journey.
What you’ll gain:
- Job read
Are you 18–29, currently out of school, and looking for your next step? Ready to build real skills, gain experience, and move toward meaningful employment?
Join the FREE Virtual Information Session for the Scarborough Youth Bridge to Employment Program and learn how this opportunity can support your career journey.
What you’ll gain:
- Job readiness training
- Career coaching and mentorship
- Hands-on work experience
- Certifications and industry exposure
- Employment opportunities and ongoing support
- A supportive community focused on your success
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Format: Virtual Information Session
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Mont
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Mont
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Mont
Eat More Scarborough Food Tours’ 2026 season is underway, featuring curated culinary experiences across Scarborough with themed tours and four-stop food adventures.
Join the South Asian Heritage Month tour, Migration, Memory, Masala: A South Asian Food Journey, on May 30. This guided experience includes tastings at four Scarborough restaur
Eat More Scarborough Food Tours’ 2026 season is underway, featuring curated culinary experiences across Scarborough with themed tours and four-stop food adventures.
Join the South Asian Heritage Month tour, Migration, Memory, Masala: A South Asian Food Journey, on May 30. This guided experience includes tastings at four Scarborough restaurants, plus stories from chefs sharing their migration journeys and culinary heritage.
Use promo code SBA for 5% off.
Tickets are $60 per person and include four curated restaurant stops as part of the experience.
Learn more and view the full schedule with Eat More Scarborough Food Tours.
Scarborough Shooting Stars Opener
Celebrate South Asian Heritage Mont
Join us as we cheer on the Scarborough Shooting Stars at their home opener on June 6.
Catch all the action as the Scarborough Shooting Stars take on the Calgary Surge in what promises to be an exciting start to the season.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
7:00 PM
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto, ON
This is a great opportunity to come together as
Join us as we cheer on the Scarborough Shooting Stars at their home opener on June 6.
Catch all the action as the Scarborough Shooting Stars take on the Calgary Surge in what promises to be an exciting start to the season.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
7:00 PM
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto, ON
This is a great opportunity to come together as a community, connect with fellow supporters, and experience one of the most exciting games of the year right here in Scarborough.
Coffee Networking Party
After the success of our first event, we’re back for round two! Kick off summer with coffee, networking, and live DJ beats that’ll keep the energy flowing.
Connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in a lively, fun atmosphere — maybe even show off a few dance moves while building meaningful connections!
Where:
After the success of our first event, we’re back for round two! Kick off summer with coffee, networking, and live DJ beats that’ll keep the energy flowing.
Connect with local business owners, entrepreneurs, and community leaders in a lively, fun atmosphere — maybe even show off a few dance moves while building meaningful connections!
Where: The Creek Coffee
When: Saturday, June 13
Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
BYOD = Buy Your Own Drinks
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Save the Dates:
Fall Sat. Sept 26
Winter Sat, Dec 19
This is a pay-what-you-can event. Registration is required as space is limited
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Multicultural Festival Durham 2026
Join us for the Multicultural Festival Durham, a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and connection taking place in Ajax.
This one-day festival brings together thousands of attendees from across Durham Region and the GTA to celebrate cultural diversity through food, entertainment, and community engagement. Guests can experience mult
Join us for the Multicultural Festival Durham, a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and connection taking place in Ajax.
This one-day festival brings together thousands of attendees from across Durham Region and the GTA to celebrate cultural diversity through food, entertainment, and community engagement. Guests can experience multicultural food vendors, live performances, business exhibitors, cultural showcases, and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
The festival is also a great opportunity for networking, showcasing local businesses, and connecting with community members in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
Date: June 13, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Ajax Village Arena, 100 Church Street North, Ajax, ON
SBA Business Matchmaking Mixer & After 5 Social
Join the Scarborough Business Association in collaboration with Connecting GTA for an evening of business connections, networking, and community.
The evening will begin with a structured Business Matchmaking Mixer designed to help attendees make meaningful professional connections, followed by an After 5 Social featuring open networking an
Join the Scarborough Business Association in collaboration with Connecting GTA for an evening of business connections, networking, and community.
The evening will begin with a structured Business Matchmaking Mixer designed to help attendees make meaningful professional connections, followed by an After 5 Social featuring open networking and appetizers in a relaxed atmosphere.
Connect. Collaborate. Grow.
Where: Jack Astors, 580 Progress Ave
When: Thurs. June 18.
Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm
SBA members FREE
Non-members $20
Bluffs Gates Open Home & Garden Tour
Taking place Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10 AM–4 PM, the Bluffs Gates Open Home and Garden Tour features six beautiful Scarborough homes and gardens.
Guests follow a curated route through private residences, exploring stunning interiors and landscaped outdoor spaces in a relaxed, social setting with friends and community members.
Now in it
Taking place Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 10 AM–4 PM, the Bluffs Gates Open Home and Garden Tour features six beautiful Scarborough homes and gardens.
Guests follow a curated route through private residences, exploring stunning interiors and landscaped outdoor spaces in a relaxed, social setting with friends and community members.
Now in its 12th year, the event has raised over $400,000 in support of Scarborough Health Network, helping strengthen local healthcare close to home.
Use the Promo Code: SBA
Business Meets Basketball Networking
Who says networking has to be boring?
Our Business & Basketball Networking Event is back—and this is one you don’t want to miss.
Join us for a special After 5 Networking Experience with the Scarborough Shooting Stars, hosted courtside at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.
This is where business meets energy, community, and culture.
Whether you
Who says networking has to be boring?
Our Business & Basketball Networking Event is back—and this is one you don’t want to miss.
Join us for a special After 5 Networking Experience with the Scarborough Shooting Stars, hosted courtside at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.
This is where business meets energy, community, and culture.
Whether you're looking to grow your network, build partnerships, or just experience something different—this is your moment.
Where: Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
When: Thurs July 16, 2026
Ticket sales dropping soon.
Safari Social After 5
Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and conversation at our Safari Social After 5.
Experience a unique after-hours setting surrounded by nature while networking with professionals, community leaders, and peers in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Enjoy light food and refreshments as you unwind, connect, and take in one of C
Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and conversation at our Safari Social After 5.
Experience a unique after-hours setting surrounded by nature while networking with professionals, community leaders, and peers in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere. Enjoy light food and refreshments as you unwind, connect, and take in one of Canada’s most iconic destinations in a whole new way.
This is more than a social—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships in a truly one-of-a-kind environment.
Where: Toronto Zoo
When: Wed Aug 19 2026
Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm
SBA Members $10
Non-Members $25
Start Your Side Hustle
Start Your Side Hustle
Back to Business this September 2026!
This hands-on networking and learning event is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, creative professionals, and anyone looking to explore additional income streams. Attendees will gain actionable insights, connect with local experts, and leave motivated to start or grow their side hustle.
Event Details Coming Fall