Weekend events in Toronto: Aug. 29 - 31

Storm Troopers have plastic arrows shot at them for charity at the Fan Expo Canada convention in Toronto on Thursday, August 23, 2012. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Michelle Siu

It's a long weekend! Take in as many summer events as you can before school starts and the days get colder.

Fan Expo Canada

Let your inner geek shine through as you meet fellow fans and celebrity guests at the annual Toronto event.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 28 to Sunday, Aug. 31

Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd.

Cost: Tickets are $35 for Friday, $50 for Saturday and $40 for Sunday

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Latenighter

Join other fans and play six TMNT-themed games of Laser Quest late into the night.

Date: Friday, Aug. 29

Location: Laser Quest, 1980 Eglinton Ave. E.

Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

Toronto African Film and Music Festival

Take in films, fashion, music and food in a three-day festival celebrating African culture and history.

Date: Friday, Aug. 29 to Sunday, Aug. 31

Location: Toronto Plaza Hotel, 1677 Wilson Ave.

Cost: Ticket prices vary by event.

Hispanic Fiesta 2014

Celebrate Hispanic culture with music and treats from 20 different Spanish-speaking countries.

Date: Friday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Sept. 1

Location: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.

Cost: Free

Ashkenaz Festival

More than 200 artists from more than a dozen countries will showcase Jewish artistic traditions with music, dance, theatre and other pageantry.

Date: Friday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Sept. 1

Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queen's Quay West

Cost: Free

Artfest at the Distillery

The eighth annual art show includes paintings, photography, sculptures and live music from Canada's top artists.

Date: Friday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Sept. 1

Location: Distillery District, 55 Mill St.

Cost: Free

Canadian International Air Show

The special flying demonstration will feature six First World War aircrafts, and smaller planes performing aerial stunts.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 1

Location: Exhibition Place, 200 Princes' Blvd.

Cost: Free with price of CNE admission, or watch from a nearby park

"Structures of the Mind" Art Exhibition

Artists explore their desire to capture and reflect their experiences through psychology.

Date: Thursday, Aug. 21 to Saturday, Aug. 30

Location: iCandy Original Art Gallery, 2017 Avenue Rd.

Cost: Free

Dundas West and Ossington Food Tour

Check out the latest dining and drinking hot spots along Dundas Street West and Ossington Avenue.

Date: Saturday, Aug. 30

Location: Scadding Court Community Centre

Cost: $75

Open Streets Toronto

Yonge and Bloor Streets will be taken over by pedestrians, cyclists and outdoor community events on Sunday morning.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 31

Location: Yonge and Bloor Streets

Cost: Free

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