Are you looking to attend some 2024 Canadian LEGO® events? Not sure what shows, exhibitions, or conventions are coming your way? Look no further! True North Bricks has you covered with a complete list of Canadian LEGO® events taking place all across the country. I will update this list as the year progresses. If you know of something happening in your neck of the woods that is not listed here, please let me know! I am always happy to promote Canadian LEGO® events and help connect the Canadian AFOL community. Use the social media links at the top or bottom of the page to DM me or email (truenorthbricks at gmail).
This article was last updated with new events on: October 9, 2024
JANUARY
All Month: Everything is Still Awesome Exhibit
- WHERE: Surrey, British Columbia (near Vancouver)
- WHEN: October 17, 2023 – March 31, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: surrey.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Museum of Surrey, in partnership with VLC (Vancouver’s Community for Adult Fans of LEGO®), is presenting “Everything is Still Awesome”. The exhibit theme “Nostalgia” will draw from past Museum of Surrey exhibits including photos and some actual LEGO® recreations from earlier exhibits. The exhibit will also address the nostalgia of how LEGO® bricks and kits have changed the past 30-40 years to connect different generations of LEGO® fans.
January 2 – 31: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
January 2 – 31: Annual Sidney LEGO® Exhibition
- WHERE: Sidney, British Columbia (near Victoria)
- WHEN: January 2 – April 1, 2024
- COST: donation
- EVENT WEBSITE: sidneymuseum.ca
- DESCRIPTION: The Sidney Museum has been transformed into a menagerie of LEGO® displays new and old! Literally hundreds of sets including space explorers, medieval castles, recreations of famous landmarks, and much more are on display on both floors of the Museum.
January 24 – 31: Yemaya and Maame Wata by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 24 – May 18, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: ocadu.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See two of the amazing LEGO® brick artworks created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Power is an exhibit at the Onsite Gallery featuring works by Toronto artists that challenge dominant capitalist and state capitalist worldviews. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
January 25 – 31: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers Exhibit
- WHERE: LaSalle, Ontario (near Windsor)
- WHEN: January 25 – April 6, 2024
- COST: $13 + tax
- EVENT WEBSITE: lasalle.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers is an exhibition featuring awe-inspiring sculptures made from LEGO® bricks. General admission dates include 26 animal sculptures, interactive activities, exciting entertainment, a snack stand, and merch store.
FEBRUARY
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Yemaya and Maame Wata by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 24 – May 18, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: ocadu.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See two of the amazing LEGO® brick artworks created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Power is an exhibit at the Onsite Gallery featuring works by Toronto artists that challenge dominant capitalist and state capitalist worldviews. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Annual Sidney LEGO® Exhibition
- WHERE: Sidney, British Columbia (near Victoria)
- WHEN: January 2 – April 1, 2024
- COST: donation
- EVENT WEBSITE: sidneymuseum.ca
- DESCRIPTION: The Sidney Museum has been transformed into a menagerie of LEGO® displays new and old! Literally hundreds of sets including space explorers, medieval castles, recreations of famous landmarks, and much more are on display on both floors of the Museum.
February 17 – 19: During the Family Day weekend, the VicLUG will be present for their annual LEGO® display at the exhibition. LEGO® Certified Professional, Robin Sather, will also be there all weekend building a large model and orchestrating a mosaic build for the public to take part in.
All Month: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers Exhibit
- WHERE: LaSalle, Ontario (near Windsor)
- WHEN: January 25 – April 6, 2024
- COST: $13 + tax
- EVENT WEBSITE: lasalle.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers is an exhibition featuring awe-inspiring sculptures made from LEGO® bricks. General admission dates include 26 animal sculptures, interactive activities, exciting entertainment, a snack stand, and merch store.
All Month: Everything is Still Awesome Exhibit
- WHERE: Surrey, British Columbia (near Vancouver)
- WHEN: October 17, 2023 – March 31, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: surrey.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Museum of Surrey, in partnership with VLC (Vancouver’s Community for Adult Fans of LEGO®), is presenting “Everything is Still Awesome”. The exhibit theme “Nostalgia” will draw from past Museum of Surrey exhibits including photos and some actual LEGO® recreations from earlier exhibits. The exhibit will also address the nostalgia of how LEGO® bricks and kits have changed the past 30-40 years to connect different generations of LEGO® fans.
February 17 – 19: Fan Expo Vancouver
- WHERE: Vancouver, British Columbia
- WHEN: February 17 – 19, 2024
- COST: $39
- EVENT WEBSITE: fanexpohq.com
- DESCRIPTION: Fan Expo is not an exclusively LEGO® event. It focuses on comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, and cosplay. But VLC (Vancouver LEGO® Club) will be on hand displaying some amazing builds!
February 24 – 25: Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable
- WHERE: Nanaimo, British Columbia
- WHEN: February 24 – 25, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: msfnanaimo.org
- DESCRIPTION: The Mid Island LEGO Users Group (MILUG) will be at the Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable Saturday February 24 and Sunday February 25. MILUG always puts together a large collaborative display for this fun family event. This year the display is a mashup of a traditional maple sugar festival and Star Wars Endor to celebrate 25 years of LEGO Star Wars. There will also be a LEGO® play brick station for anyone wanting to do some building at the event. The Maple Sugar Festival du Sucre d’Érable takes place at the Beban Social Centre (2300 Bowen Road), Nanaimo, BC.
February 25: Science Sunday by Nanaimo Science
- WHERE: Nanaimo, British Columbia
- WHEN: February 25, 2024 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
- COST: $5 ($20 per family)
- EVENT WEBSITE: Sunday Science Expo Facebook Page
- DESCRIPTION: The Mid Island LEGO Users Group (MILUG) will be at the Science Sunday Expo on Sunday February 25, 9am-11am. MILUG will be displaying realistic LEGO® space models including the Hubble Space Telescope, an orrery (mechanical model of the solar system), the Saturn 1B, constellations, and more. There will also be a LEGO® play brick station for those who want to get creative while at the event. The Science Sunday Expo will be at Country Club Centre (3200 North Island Highway), Nanaimo, BC. This event includes over 25 exhibitors. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. For more info, visit MILUG’s website.
MARCH
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Yemaya and Maame Wata by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 24 – May 18, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: ocadu.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See two of the amazing LEGO® brick artworks created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Power is an exhibit at the Onsite Gallery featuring works by Toronto artists that challenge dominant capitalist and state capitalist worldviews. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Annual Sidney LEGO® Exhibition
- WHERE: Sidney, British Columbia (near Victoria)
- WHEN: January 2 – April 1, 2024
- COST: donation
- EVENT WEBSITE: sidneymuseum.ca
- DESCRIPTION: The Sidney Museum has been transformed into a menagerie of LEGO® displays new and old! Literally hundreds of sets including space explorers, medieval castles, recreations of famous landmarks, and much more are on display on both floors of the Museum.
All Month: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers Exhibit
- WHERE: LaSalle, Ontario (near Windsor)
- WHEN: January 25 – April 6, 2024
- COST: $13 + tax
- EVENT WEBSITE: lasalle.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers is an exhibition featuring awe-inspiring sculptures made from LEGO® bricks. General admission dates include 26 animal sculptures, interactive activities, exciting entertainment, a snack stand, and merch store.
All Month: Everything is Still Awesome Exhibit
- WHERE: Surrey, British Columbia (near Vancouver)
- WHEN: October 17, 2023 – March 31, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: surrey.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Museum of Surrey, in partnership with VLC (Vancouver’s Community for Adult Fans of LEGO®), is presenting “Everything is Still Awesome”. The exhibit theme “Nostalgia” will draw from past Museum of Surrey exhibits including photos and some actual LEGO® recreations from earlier exhibits. The exhibit will also address the nostalgia of how LEGO® bricks and kits have changed the past 30-40 years to connect different generations of LEGO® fans.
March 2: LEGO® Show and Sale in Burlington, Ontario
- WHERE: Halton Naval Veteran’s Association, 2444 Industrial Street, Burlington, Ontario
- WHEN: March 2, 2024
- COST: Free with donation to McMaster Children’s Hospital
- EVENT WEBSITE: None
- DESCRIPTION: Go see LEGO® displays and shop at 12 different LEGO® vendors, including Emmett’s Toy Chest who will bring along some exciting items not available in the online store!
March 4 – 23: MariLUG Brick Builder Showcase
- WHERE: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: March 4 – 24, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: None
- DESCRIPTION: MariLUG (Maritime LEGO® User Group) members setup a fantastic display at Mic Mac Mall for all to enjoy. The display includes loads of original creations built out of bricks designed by MariLUG’s talented artist members.
March 15 – 31: Level It Up LEGO® Build Contest (Online)
- WHERE: Online (open to all Canadian residents)
- WHEN: March 15 – 31, 2024
- COST: $10 entry fee (supporting a non-profit)
- EVENT WEBSITE: levelitupmb.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Level It Up is a non-profit organization that supports the employment of individuals who identify on the autism spectrum in all STEAM disciplines. They are hosting their first ever LEGO® building contest with five $500 LEGO® gift cards up for grabs as prizes. For more details, visit their official website using the link above, or read my summary.
March 15 – 17: Toronto Comic Con
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: March 15 – 17, 2024
- COST: $23 – $70
- EVENT WEBSITE: fanexpohq.com
- DESCRIPTION: While this is not a LEGO® exclusive event, ToroLUG (Toronto’s own Recognized LEGO® User Group) will be on hand showcasing amazing LEGO® builds.
March 18: Bricks and Brews
- WHERE: Halifax, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: March 18, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: none
- DESCRIPTION: Come play with HFX BRX and MariLUG at Good Robot Brewing Company in Halifax! Build a thing. Eat a thing. Drink a thing. It will be great as per usual!
March 23 – 24: Geeked Out – Ottawa’s Toy and Collectible Sale
- WHERE: Ottawa, Ontario
- WHEN: March 23 – 24, 2024
- COST: $5.00
- EVENT WEBSITE: geekedoutevents.ca
- DESCRIPTION: This is the 24th edition of Geeked Out: Ottawa’s Toy & Collectible Sale. Attendees can shop at 120 vendor booths filled with nothing but the best GEEK vendors from the Ottawa Valley & beyond. Find vintage action figures, the hottest toys on the market, diecast cars, video games, board games, comics, trading cards, local artisans and so much more. On top of all that, ParLUGment (Ottawa’s very own LEGO® User Group) will be there with an awesome LEGO® display! The event takes place at the Nepean Sportsplex.
March 23 – 24: Thunder Creek Model Train Show
- WHERE: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
- WHEN: March 23 – 24, 2024
- COST: $10.57 (museum entry varies by age)
- EVENT WEBSITE: wdm.ca
- DESCRIPTION: The Thunder Creek Model Train Show features a variety of displays from across the Prairies. If you have an interest in model railroading or admire craftsmanship, you won’t want to miss this amazing show. SLUG (Saskatchewan LEGO® User Group) will be there with some LEGO® trains!
March 23 – 24: Atlantic Entertainment Expo
- WHERE: Charlottetown, PEI
- WHEN: March 23 – 24, 2024
- COST: $25 – $35/day, kids free
- EVENT WEBSITE: atlanticexpo.ca
- DESCRIPTION: AEX was the first fully fledged pop-culture expo on Prince Edward Island, and has grown into an annual event with thousands of attendees. This year, MariLUG will attend with some LEGO® displays!
March 23 – 24: Expo Briques
- WHERE: Bécancour, Quebec (near Trois-Rivières)
- WHEN: March 23 – 24, 2024
- COST: Adults $10, Kids $5
- EVENT WEBSITE: Expo Briques on Facebook
- DESCRIPTION: This is the second annual Expo Briques and it will be even bigger than last year! With over 20 participants showcasing MOCs as well as on site vendors, you’re bound to have a brickin’ good time.
APRIL
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Yemaya and Maame Wata by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 24 – May 18, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: ocadu.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See two of the amazing LEGO® brick artworks created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Power is an exhibit at the Onsite Gallery featuring works by Toronto artists that challenge dominant capitalist and state capitalist worldviews. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
April 1 – 6: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers Exhibit
- WHERE: LaSalle, Ontario (near Windsor)
- WHEN: January 25 – April 6, 2024
- COST: $13 + tax
- EVENT WEBSITE: lasalle.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Sean Kenney’s Animal Super Powers is an exhibition featuring awe-inspiring sculptures made from LEGO® bricks. General admission dates include 26 animal sculptures, interactive activities, exciting entertainment, a snack stand, and merch store.
April 10 – May 19: Building Black Civilizations
- WHERE: Calgary, Alberta
- WHEN: April 10 – May 19, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: Glenbow.org
- DESCRIPTION: In Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships, artist Ekow Nimako uses LEGO® bricks to explore what might have been when ruler Abu Bakr II chose to abdicate his throne and set out across the Atlantic.
Atlantic Entertainment Expo
- WHERE: Frederiction, New Brunswick
- WHEN: April 13-14, 2024
- COST: $25 – $99 (depending on day and package)
- EVENT WEBSITE: atlanticexpo.ca
- DESCRIPTION: The Maritime LEGO Users Group will be proudly displaying at Atlantic Entertainment Expo in Fredericton! Be sure to swing by and say hello.
April 19 – 21: Supertrain
- WHERE: Calgary, Alberta
- WHEN: April 19 – 21, 2024
- COST: $15
- EVENT WEBSITE: supertrain.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Supertrain is Canada’s largest model train show. While the event is not exclusively LEGO® related, the Calgary LEGO® Train Club (CLTC) will be on hand with their own LEGO® train display.
April 20 – 21: BrickCan LEGO® Exhibition
- WHERE: Richmond, British Columbia (near Vancouver)
- WHEN: April 20 – 21, 2024
- COST: $16.50
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickcan.com
- DESCRIPTION: BrickCan is Canada’s largest public LEGO® exhibition. It is held annually in Richmond, allowing LEGO® brick fans of all ages to explore hundreds of one-of-a-kind LEGO® creations, meet builders from around the world, and shop with vendors for LEGO sets (new and old), minifigs, artwork, gifts, and so much more!
April 26: Legoland Discovery Centre Adults Night
- WHERE: Vaughn, Ontario (near Toronto)
- WHEN: April 26, 2024
- COST: $21.99
- EVENT WEBSITE: legolanddiscoverycentre.com
- DESCRIPTION: Legoland Discovery Centres are typically only open to adults visiting with children. However, a few times a year, they open after hours just for grownups! The event runs from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, giving you access to all the rides, 4D cinema, and exhibits. You may also have the chance to compete for prizes, enter contests, participate in raffles, and visit the onsite LEGO® Store.
April 27 – 28: Regina Rail Fest
- WHERE: Regina, Saskatchewan
- WHEN: April 27 – 28, 2024
- COST: $10 (varies by age)
- EVENT WEBSITE: reginarailfest.com
- DESCRIPTION: Over 25,000 sq. ft. of model railroad layouts, displays, exhibits, and vendors! SLUG (Saskatchewan LEGO® User Group) will be on hand with LEGO® train displays.
April 27 – 28: Majestics Car Show
- WHERE: Regina, Saskatchewan
- WHEN: April 27 – 28, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: majesticscarclub.com
- DESCRIPTION: An annual car show held in Regina. SLUG (Saskatchewan LEGO® User Group) will be present with LEGO® displays.
MAY
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
May 1 – 18: Yemaya and Maame Wata by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 24 – May 18, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: ocadu.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See two of the amazing LEGO® brick artworks created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Power is an exhibit at the Onsite Gallery featuring works by Toronto artists that challenge dominant capitalist and state capitalist worldviews. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
May 1 – May 19: Building Black Civilizations
- WHERE: Calgary, Alberta
- WHEN: April 10 – May 19, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: Glenbow.org
- DESCRIPTION: In Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2,000 Ships, artist Ekow Nimako uses LEGO® bricks to explore what might have been when ruler Abu Bakr II chose to abdicate his throne and set out across the Atlantic.
May 4: Curious Comicon
- WHERE: Nanaimo, British Columbia
- WHEN: May 4, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: curiouscomicon.com
- DESCRIPTION: Curious ComiCon is a family friendly, 100% free geek, gaming, and comic convention in Nanaimo. MILUG will be on hand with some amazing LEGO® builds to showcase!
May 17 – 31: Louisbrick at Louisbourg
- WHERE: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: May 17 – October 4, 2024
- COST: $8.50 – $19.75 (seasonal)
- EVENT WEBSITE: parks.canada.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Louisbrick is a massive, minifig scale model of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia. It was built by members of QuéLUG and will be on display inside the McLennan Pavillion of the actual Louisbourg Fortress all summer long. I saw the display at Brickomanie in September 2023, and it is amazing!
May 24 – 26: Anime North
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: May 24 – 26, 2024
- COST: $45 – $70
- EVENT WEBSITE: animenorth.com
- DESCRIPTION: Anime North is a convention that celebrates anime, manga, music, games and all other forms of Japanese Culture! ToroLUG will be there sharing the LEGO® hobby as well.
May 25 – 26: Deux Tonnes de Briques
- WHERE: Saint-Basil-le-Grand, Quebec (near Longueuil on Montreal’s South Shore)
- WHEN: May 25 – 26, 2024
- COST: $5 for kids, $10 for adults
- EVENT WEBSITE: Brickomanie Facebook Page
- DESCRIPTION: an exclusively LEGO® exhibition featuring original builds created by over 60 LEGO® fans. Vendors will also be on hand selling LEGO® products.
JUNE
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Louisbrick at Louisbourg
- WHERE: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: May 17 – October 4, 2024
- COST: $8.50 – $19.75 (seasonal)
- EVENT WEBSITE: parks.canada.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Louisbrick is a massive, minifig scale model of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia. It was built by members of QuéLUG and will be on display inside the McLennan Pavillion of the actual Louisbourg Fortress all summer long. I saw the display at Brickomanie in September 2023, and it is amazing!
June 1 – 2: Arnprior Train Show
- WHERE: Arnprior, Ontario (near Ottawa)
- WHEN: June 1 – 2, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: None
- DESCRIPTION: The Arnprior Model Train Show is an annual event taking place in 2024 on June 1st and 2nd. It will run 10am to 4pm each day. There are plenty of vendors and exhibitors to cover all your model train requirements. Additionally, ParLUGment (Ottawa’s LEGO® User Group) will be present with a fantastic display of LEGO® trains and builds. The event is located at the Rick Smith Centre at 77 James Street, Arnprior Ontario.
June 7 – 9: Niagara Falls Comic Con
- WHERE: Niagara Falls, Ontario
- WHEN: June 7 – 9, 2024
- COST: $32.99 – $47.99
- EVENT WEBSITE: nfcomiccon.com
- DESCRIPTION: Niagara Falls Comic Con celebrates all things pop culture. ToroLUG will be teaming up with BuffaLUG from the United States for a display at the show.
June 8-9: Northern Bricks
- WHERE: Edmonton, Alberta
- WHEN: June 8 – 9, 2024
- COST: Kids – $5, Adults $10, Family $20
- EVENT WEBSITE: northernbricks.ca
- DESCRIPTION: A LEGO® fan event hosted by the Northern Alberta LEGO® User Group at the Glengarry Community League Hall. The event will feature play bricks, over 100 custom builds, former LEGO® Masters contestants, and vendors.
June 9: Orleans Comic Book and Novelty Show
- WHERE: Ottawa, Ontario
- WHEN: June 9, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: Orleans Comic Book and Novelty Show Facebook Page
- DESCRIPTION: The Orleans Comic Book & Novelty Show event takes place at the Place D’Orleans Mall on Sunday, June 09, 2024 from 11AM to 5PM. There will be local comic vendors, novelty/toy vendors, craft vendors as well as artists/writers in attendance. People are encouraged to dress up and Cosplay. Additionally, ParLUGment (the Ottawa area RLUG) will be on hand with awesome LEGO® displays.
June 15: River City Brick Fest
- WHERE: Winnipeg, Manitoba
- WHEN: June 15, 2024 (moved from May 25)
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: Manitoba LUG Facebook Page
- DESCRIPTION: MBLUG is proud to present the River City Brickfest! The River City Brick Fest will take place at the center court of Grant Park Mall in Winnipeg from 10am-6pm. This event is a public display that will showcase the amazing talent of builders in our club! We are inviting the community to check out our displays and build your own creations in the play bricks area. The community can vote for the “best in show” build and be entered to win a Lego set!
June 17: Turtlefest
- WHERE: Tilsonburg, Ontario
- WHEN: June 17, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: turtlefest.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Turtlefest is an annual community festival showcasing small town living at its finest. ToroLUG will be present with a LEGO® display.
June 22 – 23: Brick Fest Live Calgary (CANCELLED)
- WHERE: Calgary, Alberta
- WHEN: June 22 – 23, 2024
- COST: $37.26 – $65.61
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickfestlive.com
- DESCRIPTION: Brick Fest Live is a touring LEGO® show with stops in many Canadian cities. It is a family event featuring hands-on activities for kids, a giant brick pit, mural building, giant LEGO® sculptures, and more! While events differ from city to city, local talent is often on hand to display MOCs, there are vendors, and sometimes well known faces from the LEGO® community are on hand for meet and greets (like former LEGO® Masters contestants). The Calgary edition will be hosted at the BMO Centre. READ MY ARTICLE BEFORE DECIDING TO ATTEND.
June 24 – 30: ESA Space Brick
- WHERE: Edmonton, Alberta
- WHEN: June 24 – September 20, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: none
- DESCRIPTION: See a LEGO®-like brick made from 4.5 billion year old meteor dust at the LEGO® Store in West Edmonton Mall. Click here to find out more about it.
June 29 – 30: Brick Fest Live Edmonton (CANCELLED)
- WHERE: Edmonton, Alberta
- WHEN: June 29 – 30, 2024
- COST: $39.36 – $67.71
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickfestlive.com
- DESCRIPTION: Brick Fest Live is a touring LEGO® show with stops in many Canadian cities. It is a family event featuring hands-on activities for kids, a giant brick pit, mural building, giant LEGO® sculptures, and more! While events differ from city to city, local talent is often on hand to display MOCs, there are vendors, and sometimes well known faces from the LEGO® community are on hand for meet and greets (like former LEGO® Masters contestants). The Edmonton edition will be at the Edmonton Expo Centre. READ MY ARTICLE BEFORE DECIDING TO ATTEND.
JULY
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Louisbrick at Louisbourg
- WHERE: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: May 17 – October 4, 2024
- COST: $8.50 – $19.75 (seasonal)
- EVENT WEBSITE: parks.canada.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Louisbrick is a massive, minifig scale model of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia. It was built by members of QuéLUG and will be on display inside the McLennan Pavillion of the actual Louisbourg Fortress all summer long. I saw the display at Brickomanie in September 2023, and it is amazing!
All Month: ESA Space Brick
- WHERE: Edmonton, Alberta
- WHEN: June 24 – September 20, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: none
- DESCRIPTION: See a LEGO®-like brick made from 4.5 billion year old meteor dust at the LEGO® Store in West Edmonton Mall. Click here to find out more about it.
July 6 – 7: Brick Fest Live Abbotsford (CANCELLED)
- WHERE: Abbotsford, British Columbia
- WHEN: July 6 – 7, 2024
- COST: $45.91 – $76.15
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickfestlive.com
- DESCRIPTION: Brick Fest Live is a touring LEGO® show with stops in many Canadian cities. It is a family event featuring hands-on activities for kids, a giant brick pit, mural building, giant LEGO® sculptures, and more! While events differ from city to city, local talent is often on hand to display MOCs, there are vendors, and sometimes well known faces from the LEGO® community are on hand for meet and greets (like former LEGO® Masters contestants). The Abbotsford edition will be at TradeX. READ MY ARTICLE BEFORE DECIDING TO ATTEND.
July 24 – 31: F1 Exhibition Toronto
- WHERE: Lighthouse ArtSpace, Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: July 24 – September 15, 2024
- COST: Varies by day and age (approx. $33 – $53 for adults)
- EVENT WEBSITE: F1exhibition.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Featuring audio visual and curated displays, the exhibition showcases the story of F1 through six different themed rooms. Among the displays, a massive McLaren race car built from 175,000 bricks.
July 26: Legoland Discovery Centre Adults Night
- WHERE: Vaughn, Ontario (near Toronto)
- WHEN: July 26, 2024
- COST: $21.99
- EVENT WEBSITE: legolanddiscoverycentre.com
- DESCRIPTION: Legoland Discovery Centres are typically only open to adults visiting with children. However, a few times a year, they open after hours just for grownups! The event runs from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, giving you access to all the rides, 4D cinema, and exhibits. You may also have the chance to compete for prizes, enter contests, participate in raffles, and visit the onsite LEGO® Store.
July 26 – 28: Brickspo
- WHERE: Moosejaw, Saskatchewan
- WHEN: July 26 – 28, 2024
- COST: $10.57 (museum entry varies by age)
- EVENT WEBSITE: sasklug.org
- DESCRIPTION: BRICKSPO is an annual event hosted by the Saskatchewan LEGO Users Group at the Western Development Museum. This showcase allows our members the opportunity to display many of the creations that they have built which might have come to events throughout the year, and some which might be made special for this show!
July 27 – 28: Canadian Museum of History
- WHERE: Gatineau, Quebec
- WHEN: July 27 – 28, 2024
- COST: $23 (adults)
- EVENT WEBSITE: Canadian Museum of History Instagram
- DESCRIPTION: Bruno Di Lalla of ParLUGment (Ottawa’s LEGO User Group) has built a massive LEGO version of the museum that is now on display. ParLUGment members will also be on hand with GIANT brick-built Minifigures.
AUGUST
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Louisbrick at Louisbourg
- WHERE: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: May 17 – October 4, 2024
- COST: $8.50 – $19.75 (seasonal)
- EVENT WEBSITE: parks.canada.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Louisbrick is a massive, minifig scale model of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia. It was built by members of QuéLUG and will be on display inside the McLennan Pavillion of the actual Louisbourg Fortress all summer long. I saw the display at Brickomanie in September 2023, and it is amazing!
All Month: ESA Space Brick
- WHERE: Edmonton, Alberta
- WHEN: June 24 – September 20, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: none
- DESCRIPTION: See a LEGO®-like brick made from 4.5 billion year old meteor dust at the LEGO® Store in West Edmonton Mall. Click here to find out more about it.
All Month: F1 Exhibition Toronto
- WHERE: Lighthouse ArtSpace, Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: July 24 – September 15, 2024
- COST: Varies by day and age (approx. $33 – $53 for adults)
- EVENT WEBSITE: F1exhibition.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Featuring audio visual and curated displays, the exhibition showcases the story of F1 through six different themed rooms. Among the displays, a massive McLaren race car built from 175,000 bricks.
August 1, 2024: Midnight LEGO® Launch Party
- WHEN: August 1, 2024
- TIME: 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM
- WHERE: 639 Mt Pleasant Rd, Toronto, ON M4S 2M9
- RSVP: (416) 440-0111
- TERMS: must be a Mastermind Toys Perks member to take part. Sign up for free on their website.
August 10: Bricksplosion
- WHERE: Halifax, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: August 10, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: hfxbrx.ca
- DESCRIPTION: A showcase event organized by HFX BRX with MariLUG, the Maritime LEGO® User Group. Featuring LEGO® Builders from across the Maritime provinces! Explore MOCs, vintage sets, ultimate collector sets, and everything LEGO® related you’d ever want to see under one gigantic roof!
August 10 – 11: Train Fest 2024
- WHERE: Smith Falls, Ontario
- WHEN: August 10 – 11, 2024
- COST: $22.60
- EVENT WEBSITE: Train Fest
- DESCRIPTION: ParLUGment, Ottawa’s officially recognized LEGO User Group, will be there displaying LEGO trains!
August 29 – 31: Toronto Zoo
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2024
- COST: Zoo admission
- EVENT WEBSITE: Toronto Zoo
- DESCRIPTION: The Toronto Zoo will feature a vibrant LEGO build adventure. Visitors will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of animal-themed LEGO creations, contribute to a stunning 22-foot LEGO mosaic wall, and assist LEGO Master Model Builders in constructing a larger-than-life 3D Narwhal Unicorn inspired by the LEGO® DREAMZzz™ TV series.
SEPTEMBER
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
All Month: Louisbrick at Louisbourg
- WHERE: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: May 17 – October 4, 2024
- COST: $8.50 – $19.75 (seasonal)
- EVENT WEBSITE: parks.canada.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Louisbrick is a massive, minifig scale model of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia. It was built by members of QuéLUG and will be on display inside the McLennan Pavillion of the actual Louisbourg Fortress all summer long. I saw the display at Brickomanie in September 2023, and it is amazing!
September 1 – 2: Toronto Zoo
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: Aug 29 – Sept 2, 2024
- COST: Zoo admission
- EVENT WEBSITE: Toronto Zoo
- DESCRIPTION: The Toronto Zoo will feature a vibrant LEGO build adventure. Visitors will have the chance to immerse themselves in a world of animal-themed LEGO creations, contribute to a stunning 22-foot LEGO mosaic wall, and assist LEGO Master Model Builders in constructing a larger-than-life 3D Narwhal Unicorn inspired by the LEGO® DREAMZzz™ TV series.
September 1 – 15: F1 Exhibition Toronto
- WHERE: Lighthouse ArtSpace, Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: July 24 – September 15, 2024
- COST: Varies by day and age (approx. $33 – $53 for adults)
- EVENT WEBSITE: F1exhibition.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Featuring audio visual and curated displays, the exhibition showcases the story of F1 through six different themed rooms. Among the displays, a massive McLaren race car built from 175,000 bricks.
September 1 – 20: ESA Space Brick
- WHERE: Edmonton, Alberta
- WHEN: June 24 – September 20, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: none
- DESCRIPTION: See a LEGO®-like brick made from 4.5 billion year old meteor dust at the LEGO® Store in West Edmonton Mall. Click here to find out more about it.
September 14 – 15: Le Sommet de la Brique
- WHERE: Montreal, Quebec
- WHEN: September 14 – 15, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: Coming soon
- DESCRIPTION: Le Sommet de la Brique is the inaugural Montreal LEGO® convention presented by Canada First Bricks (Canada’s largest Bricklink retailer) in partnership with Brault & Bouthillier (an education supply retailer that also sells LEGO®). It promises to be an event to remember with dozens of exhibitors already signed up, as well as vendors and activities! True North Bricks will also be there 🙂
OCTOBER
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
October 1 – 4: Louisbrick at Louisbourg
- WHERE: Louisbourg, Nova Scotia
- WHEN: May 17 – October 4, 2024
- COST: $8.50 – $19.75 (seasonal)
- EVENT WEBSITE: parks.canada.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Louisbrick is a massive, minifig scale model of the Fortress of Louisbourg in Nova Scotia. It was built by members of QuéLUG and will be on display inside the McLennan Pavillion of the actual Louisbourg Fortress all summer long. I saw the display at Brickomanie in September 2023, and it is amazing!
October 5 -6: Geeked Out Ottawa
- WHERE: Nepean Sportsplex Ottawa
- WHEN: October 5-6, 2024
- COST: $5.00
- EVENT WEBSITE: geekedoutevents.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Geeked Out is Ottawa’s toy and collectible sale. ParLUGment will be there displaying some of the best LEGO® builds that Canada’s capital region has to offer!
October 18 – 20: Brick Roundup
- WHERE: Calgary, Alberta
- WHEN: October 18 – 20, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickroundup.com
- DESCRIPTION: BrickRoundup, Calgary’s premier LEGO® show, will be back again on October 18-20, 2024! This year’s event will be in MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary which means even more space for more models, more vendors, and more brick-built fun. It will be the largest Brick Roundup ever!
October 25: Legoland Discovery Centre Adults Night
- WHERE: Vaughn, Ontario (near Toronto)
- WHEN: October 25, 2024
- COST: $21.99
- EVENT WEBSITE: legolanddiscoverycentre.com
- DESCRIPTION: Legoland Discovery Centres are typically only open to adults visiting with children. However, a few times a year, they open after hours just for grownups! The event runs from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm, giving you access to all the rides, 4D cinema, and exhibits. You may also have the chance to compete for prizes, enter contests, participate in raffles, and visit the onsite LEGO® Store.
October 26: Mid Island Brick Fest
- WHERE: Country Club Centre, Nanaimo, BC
- WHEN: October 26, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: milug.ca
- DESCRIPTION: A LEGO®-focused event hosted by MILUG, the Mid Island LEGO® User Group!
October 26-27: Aylmer Train Show
- WHERE: Galeries Aylmer, Gatineau, QC
- WHEN: October 26-27, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: none
- DESCRIPTION: A train show for all the ages! See model trains in action, as well as a LEGO® train setup by ParLUGment.
NOVEMBER
All Month: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
November 3: Orleans Comic Book and Novelty Show
- WHERE: Place d’Orleans, Ottawa, Ontario
- WHEN: November 3, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: none
- DESCRIPTION: Cosplay contest, local comic vendors, novelty/toy vendors, craft vendors as well as artists/writers in attendance. ParLUGment will be there with some amazing LEGO® displays too!
November 16-17: Bricks in the Six
- WHERE: Mississauga, Ontario (near Toronto)
- WHEN: November 16-17, 2024
- COST: $20.34 – $56.50
- EVENT WEBSITE: bricksinthe6.ca
- DESCRIPTION: Canada’s largest LEGO® fan event featuring an extraordinary collection of LEGO® fan models that will captivate and inspire. Event admission includes interactive features to play with and explore, vendors with a variety of hard to find items (just in time for the holiday shopping season), interactive workshops, extraordinary displays, and the chance to connect with LEGO® enthusiasts from around the globe.
November 23 – 24: Brick Fest Live London (CANCELLED)
- WHERE: London, Ontario
- WHEN: November 23 – 24, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickfestlive.com
- DESCRIPTION: Brick Fest Live is a touring LEGO® show with stops in many Canadian cities. It is a family event featuring hands-on activities for kids, a giant brick pit, mural building, giant LEGO® sculptures, and more! While events differ from city to city, local talent is often on hand to display MOCs, there are vendors, and sometimes well known faces from the LEGO® community are on hand for meet and greets (like former LEGO® Masters contestants). The London edition will be at the Western Fair District.
November 30: Brick Fest Live Ottawa (CANCELLED)
- WHERE: Ottawa, Ontario
- WHEN: November 30 – December 1, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickfestlive.com
- DESCRIPTION: Brick Fest Live is a touring LEGO® show with stops in many Canadian cities. It is a family event featuring hands-on activities for kids, a giant brick pit, mural building, giant LEGO® sculptures, and more! While events differ from city to city, local talent is often on hand to display MOCs, there are vendors, and sometimes well known faces from the LEGO® community are on hand for meet and greets (like former LEGO® Masters contestants). The Ottawa edition will be at the EY Centre. READ MY ARTICLE BEFORE DECIDING TO ATTEND.
DECEMBER
December 1: Brick Fest Live Ottawa (CANCELLED)
- WHERE: Ottawa, Ontario
- WHEN: November 30 – December 1, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickfestlive.com
- DESCRIPTION: Brick Fest Live is a touring LEGO® show with stops in many Canadian cities. It is a family event featuring hands-on activities for kids, a giant brick pit, mural building, giant LEGO® sculptures, and more! While events differ from city to city, local talent is often on hand to display MOCs, there are vendors, and sometimes well known faces from the LEGO® community are on hand for meet and greets (like former LEGO® Masters contestants). The Ottawa edition will be at the EY Centre. READ MY ARTICLE BEFORE DECIDING TO ATTEND.
December 1 – 15: Wawa Aba & Dane Dane by Ekow Nimako
- WHERE: Toronto, Ontario
- WHEN: January 2 – December 15, 2024
- COST: Free
- EVENT WEBSITE: toronto.ca
- DESCRIPTION: See the amazing LEGO® brick artwork created by world renowned artist Ekow Nimako for free! Wawa Aba and Dane Dane from Nimako’s Building Black Civilizations: Journey of 2000 ships exhibit is on display in the lobby at the Clark Centre for the Arts inside Guild Park and Gardens. To learn more about Ekow Nimako, read my interview with him!
December 7 – 8: Brick Fest Live Mississauga (CANCELLED)
- WHERE: Mississauga, Ontario
- WHEN: December 7 – 8, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickfestlive.com
- DESCRIPTION: Brick Fest Live is a touring LEGO® show with stops in many Canadian cities. It is a family event featuring hands-on activities for kids, a giant brick pit, mural building, giant LEGO® sculptures, and more! While events differ from city to city, local talent is often on hand to display MOCs, there are vendors, and sometimes well known faces from the LEGO® community are on hand for meet and greets (like former LEGO® Masters contestants). The Mississauga edition will be at the International Centre. READ MY ARTICLE BEFORE DECIDING TO ATTEND.
December 14 – 15: Brickfest Live Quebec (CANCELLED)
- WHERE: Quebec City, Quebec
- WHEN: December 14 – 15, 2024
- COST: TBD
- EVENT WEBSITE: brickfestlive.com
- DESCRIPTION: Brick Fest Live is a touring LEGO® show with stops in many Canadian cities. It is a family event featuring hands-on activities for kids, a giant brick pit, mural building, giant LEGO® sculptures, and more! While events differ from city to city, local talent is often on hand to display MOCs, there are vendors, and sometimes well known faces from the LEGO® community are on hand for meet and greets (like former LEGO® Masters contestants). The Quebec City edition will be at the Quebec Convention Centre. READ MY ARTICLE BEFORE DECIDING TO ATTEND.