Campbell House Museum celebrates with a Strawberries on the Lawn outdoor festival featuring music, dance and refreshments. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. (free admission). 160 Queen St. W. Info: 416-597-0227 or campbellhousemuseum.ca

CHIN International Picnic begins celebrations at noon on Canada Day, and feature a flag raising and singing of the national anthem plus Polish, Chinese and South Asian entertainment. The day ends with a view of the Festival of Fire fireworks display at 10:30 p.m. The Picnic continues again on the weekend. CNE Bandshell, Exhibition Place. Full info at chinradio.com/chinpicnic

Downsview Park offers amusement rides, petting zoo, fire buskers, a historical re-enactment of Canada's military history and more, including a pyromusical fireworks show. Events run 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 35 Carl Hall Rd. Info: 416-952-2222 or downsviewpark.ca

Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto celebrates with lion dance, performances, arts and crafts, charity sales, music and more. Noon-3 p.m. (free). 5183 Sheppard Ave. E. cccgt.org/canadaday09

Festival of Fire lights up the sky over Ontario Place with world-class fireworks choreographed to themed music. Of course Canada is the country showing the pyrotechnics, 10:30 p.m. Grandstand seating ($33.50/$17.75 at 416-870-8000) includes Ontario Place all day pass. 955 Lakeshore W. Full info at ontarioplace.com

View the fireworks from the lake itself through Mariposa Cruises ($82.95 incl. dinner). Info/reservations at 416-203-0178 or mariposacruises.com

Harbourfront Centre celebrates Canada's birthday with a full day of live music and family events. Running noon to midnight, highlights include a Canadian citizens swearing-in ceremony, a Great Canadian Butter Tart giveaway, performances by The Regent Park Band, Choclo Y La Orgia Cosmica, Ruth Mathiang, Kemer Yousef and others. There are also film screenings, free canoe rides and more. 235 Queens Quay W. Info: 416-973-4000 or harbourfrontcentre.com

Multicultural Canada Day Festival at Yonge Dundas Square features folk dance performances, visual arts, crafts, food and more from various cultures around the globe, Events run noon-8 p.m. (free). Info: cfactoronto.com

Pickering celebrates with a day of events including an active family area, entertainment for the kids, interactive percussion performance and more, plus a performance by Kim Mitchell and a pyromusical fireworks display. Events run noon to dusk at Kinsmen Park, on Sandy Beach Rd., south of Bayly St. cityofpickering.com

Port Credit will Paint the Town Red with live entertainment, various activities and fireworks at Port Credit Memorial Park.

Info: paintthetownred.ca

Queen's Park celebrates on the front lawn with stage performances, cultural dancing, children's entertainment, arts and crafts, sporting activities and more. An outdoor citizenship ceremony takes place at 11 a.m.; other events run noon-5 p.m. Legislative Building, College St. & University Ave.

Info: ontario.ca/canadaday

The Shuffle Demons are hoping to break a world record for the largest saxophone ensemble playing a five minute rendition of O Canada. They need at least 919 sax players, regardless of skill level, experience and age. On-site registration at 2:30 p.m. or register in advance at torontojazz.com. The performance starts at 4:30 p.m. Nathan Phillips Square, Queen & Bay Sts.

Streetsville celebrates from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. at the Vic Johnston arena and Memorial Park. The Streetsville Pipes & Drums and Colour Party start with a procession down Church St., followed by live entertainment, a BBQ, activities for the kids, fireworks and more. Info: villageofstreetsville.com

Vaughan celebrates with free concerts from Disco Inferno, The Daniel Panetta Project and Suzie McNeil. A kids' zone has inflatables, arts and crafts, playground and more. Runs 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Mackenzie Glen District Park, 220 Cranston Park Ave. in Maple. 905-832-8585 ext. 8200 or vaughan.ca