5 Insane Events At The CNE This Weekend Free With Admission Ticket

It's officially the end of the summer with the Toronto CNE kicking off this weekend.

Everyone knows the basics, from weird food to fun rides ... But there are also events going on all weekend that you can experience for free with your admission ticket.

We put together a list of the food, fun, and freaky for you to plan a great weekend.

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1. Legends of the Silk Road Come to Light

When: August 17 to September 3Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Where: Enercare Centre, Hall D

The CNE will come to light this year with a spectacular indoor lantern festival. A stunning series of 17 illuminated sculpture installations will create a kaleidoscope of colour, themed around legends and myths associated with the ancient Silk Road.

2. East Coast Kitchen Party

When: August 18 and 19Time: Saturday, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Where: Princes’ Boulevard

Get ready for a tidal wave of Maritime culture throughout opening weekend, as the East Coast Kitchen Party returns to the CNE. Indulge in East Coast cuisine and craft beers. Watch the city’s best mixologists face off in a Caesar competition. Or cheer on a race to see who can shuck the most oysters for bragging rights.

3. CNE Gaming Garage Powered by AMD

When: August 24 to 26Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Where: Enercare Centre, Hall F

Back by popular demand, the Gaming Garage Powered by AMD is bigger and better. Gamers can rally in eSports tournaments and compete in pinball tournaments for a shot at prize money, enjoy play-to-win tabletop games, interactive VR experiences, gaming demonstrations, and more.

4. Parkour Competitive Demonstrations

When: August 17 to 19Time: Showtimes vary by dayWhere: Outside, west of the Toronto Star Food Building

Excitement gets going on the West End of the grounds with parkour, where athletes free-jump from one obstacle to another during a sensational gravity-defying show outside the Food Building.

5. Marianas Trench Performance

When: August 17Time: 7:45 p.m.Where: Bandshell Park

Hot off the recent release of their latest single Rhythm of Your Heart, multi-platinum selling band Marianas Trench electrifies the CNE Bandshell on August 19 with their progressive pop smash hits.

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5 Insane Events At The CNE This Weekend Free With Admission Ticket

1. Legends of the Silk Road Come to Light

When: August 17 to September 3Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Where: Enercare Centre, Hall D

2. East Coast Kitchen Party

When: August 18 and 19Time: Saturday, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.Where: Princes’ Boulevard

3. CNE Gaming Garage Powered by AMD

When: August 24 to 26Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.Where: Enercare Centre, Hall F

4. Parkour Competitive Demonstrations

When: August 17 to 19Time: Showtimes vary by dayWhere: Outside, west of the Toronto Star Food Building

5. Marianas Trench Performance

When: August 17Time: 7:45 p.m.Where: Bandshell Park

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Duck Island, located along the Fraser River and leased to the Richmond Night Market, was set for redevelopment by Jingon International Development Group.

The project, located at 134-226 Harwood Avenue South in Ajax, was being undertaken by LeMine Investment Group when it was placed under receivership in April 2021.

The receivership application was filed by KingSett Capital against Thind's Highline and Minoru Square projects.

The District Northwest project by Thind Properties is set for 13438 105A Avenue in Surrey and consists of two high-rise towers.