2021-03-08 International Women’s Day and United Nation’s Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace International Women’s Day and United Nation’s Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace March 8, 2021 - March 9, 2021 International Women’s Day and United Nation’s Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace An international day to celebrate the social, cultural, political, and economic achievements of all women.
2021-03-08 International Women’s Day and United Nation’s Day for Women’s Rights and International Peace
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday March 9, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Buy a ticket for one game night or for the whole 4 week tournament.
2021-03-11 Lailat al Miraj (Isra and Mi’raj) Lailat al Miraj (Isra and Mi’raj) March 11, 2021 - March 12, 2021 Lailat al Miraj (Isra and Mi’raj) Islamic Holiday. A day to celebrate the physical and spiritual journey of when the Prophet Muhammad travelled from Mecca to Jerusalem and then ascended into heaven.
2021-03-11 Maha Shivratri (The Great Night of Shiva) Maha Shivratri (The Great Night of Shiva) March 11, 2021 - March 12, 2021 Maha Shivratri (The Great Night of Shiva) Hindu Festival. One of the most important days in India’s spiritual calendar to honour and celebrate Lord Shiva.
2021-03-14 Zendoki (Memorial of Shan-tao/Zendo Daishi) Zendoki (Memorial of Shan-tao/Zendo Daishi) March 14, 2021 - March 15, 2021 Zendoki (Memorial of Shan-tao/Zendo Daishi) Honen Buddhism Memorial Service. Anniversary of the death of the Chinese priest, Zendo (Shan-tao) Daishi, who created the tradition of nembutsu (the reciting of the name of Buddha)
2021-03-15 Clean Monday Clean Monday March 15, 2021 - March 16, 2021 Clean Monday First Day of Great Lent for Eastern Christians. The first day of Great Lent (the Lenten season) for Eastern Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians
12:00 am - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday March 16, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Buy a ticket for one game night or for the whole 4 week tournament.
2021-03-17 Saint Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day March 17, 2021 - March 18, 2021 Saint Patrick’s Day Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated world-wide to recognize Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, as well as the Irish culture.
2021-03-19 Naw-Rúz (New Year) Naw-Rúz (New Year) March 19, 2021 - March 21, 2021 Naw-Rúz (New Year) The first day of the Baháʼí calendar year as well as the new year festival to represent the new life of spring
2021-03-20 International Francophonie Day International Francophonie Day March 20, 2021 - March 21, 2021 International Francophonie Day An international day to acknowledge and celebrate the French language as well as the Francophonie culture.
2021-03-20 Spring Equinox (Higan-E, Ostara) Spring Equinox (Higan-E, Ostara) March 20, 2021 - March 21, 2021 Spring Equinox (Higan-E, Ostara) The Spring Equinox Celebration is when both night time and day time are equal, which means that light and the dark are close together and makes passage between the two easier.
2021-03-21 International Day of Nowruz/Eid-e-Navroz International Day of Nowruz/Eid-e-Navroz March 21, 2021 - March 22, 2021 International Day of Nowruz/Eid-e-Navroz A day to celebrate the New Year by Persian, Iranian, Muslim, and other communities, as well as the festival for commencing the start of spring and the renewal of nature.
2021-03-21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21, 2021 - March 22, 2021 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination A day to recognize the negative consequences of racial discrimination and encourage the responsibility to fight against such prejudices.
2021-03-21 World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) March 21, 2021 - March 22, 2021 World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) A day to advocate for the rights of those with down syndrome.
2021-03-21 International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2021-03-22 World Water Day World Water Day March 22, 2021 - March 23, 2021 World Water Day A day focusing on what water means to people around the world, what it’s true value is, and what we can do to protect water as a vital resource.
12:00 am - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday March 23, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Buy a ticket for one game night or for the whole 4 week tournament.
2021-03-24 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day World Tuberculosis (TB) Day March 24, 2021 - March 25, 2021 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day A day to grow awareness surrounding the worldwide epidemic of tuberculosis and the efforts being made to abolish the disease
2021-03-26 Birth of Prophet Zarathustra Birth of Prophet Zarathustra March 26, 2021 - March 27, 2021 Birth of Prophet Zarathustra The birthday of Zarathustra, who was the founder of Zoroastrianism
2021-03-26 Purple Day (Epilepsy Awarness Day) Purple Day (Epilepsy Awarness Day) March 26, 2021 - March 27, 2021 Purple Day (Epilepsy Awarness Day) A global effort dedicated to raising epilepsy awareness by inviting others to wear purple and host events to show their support
2021-03-27 Pesach (Passover) Begins Pesach (Passover) Begins March 27, 2021 - March 28, 2021 Pesach (Passover) Begins Passover celebrates freedom by commemorating the Israelites’ Exodus (depature) from Egypt and their transition from slavery to freedom.
2021-03-28 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday March 28, 2021 - March 29, 2021 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday symbolizes the beginning of Holy Week as a way to remember Jesus’s celebratory entry into Jerusalem.
2021-03-28 Mid-Sha’ban/Shab e-Barat Mid-Sha’ban/Shab e-Barat March 28, 2021 - March 30, 2021 Mid-Sha’ban/Shab e-Barat A holiday celebrated on the 14th night of Sha’aban as being a night of fortune and forgiveness
2021-03-28 Holi (Festival of Colours) Holi (Festival of Colours) March 28, 2021 - March 30, 2021 Holi (Festival of Colours) Originally, Holi was a festival to celebrate the beginning of Spring in hopes of good harvest and land fertility. Today it is more so for representing and commemorating a legend from Hindu mythology.
2021-03-29 Hola Mohalla (“Hola”) Hola Mohalla (“Hola”) March 29, 2021 - April 1, 2021 Hola Mohalla (“Hola”) Sikh festival that consists of demonstrations of martial arts and sports, worship services and singing hymns, as well as the traditional parade.
12:00 am - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday March 30, 2021 @ 12:00 am - 8:00 pm Trivia Tuesday Join us for our online event, Trivia Tuesdays! Keep your brain active and have a little fun all while helping Toronto Humane Society raise money to keep improving the lives of animals. Buy a ticket for one game night or for the whole 4 week tournament.
2021-03-31 International Transgender Day of Visibility International Transgender Day of Visibility March 31, 2021 - April 1, 2021 International Transgender Day of Visibility A day to show support and spread knowledge for the trans community by bringing attention to the accomplishments of trans people worldwide and helping to stop cissexism and transphobia.
2021-03-31 National Aboriginal Languages Day National Aboriginal Languages Day March 31, 2021 - April 1, 2021 National Aboriginal Languages Day A day to honour the various Aboriginal languages and cultures as well as restore and discover ways to support the perseverance of their languages.
11:17 am Give a Gift of New Beginnings March 31, 2021 @ 11:17 am Give a Gift of New Beginnings New season, new looks, new toys! Spring is here and the pets in our care are excitedly waiting for their new beginning in their forever home. Help them put their best self forward by purchasing a Spring Starter Pack. Gifts include treats for training, toys for enrichment, and top tier pampering-- all essentials!
2021-04-01 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month April 1, 2021 - April 2, 2021 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month A month to raise awareness of animal cruelty and the steps that can be taken to prevent it and save lives
2021-04-01 Maundy (Holy) Thursday Maundy (Holy) Thursday April 1, 2021 - April 2, 2021 Maundy (Holy) Thursday A day to commemorate the final week before Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection, where Jesus and His disciples completed The Washing of the Feet and The Last Supper
2021-04-02 World Autism Awareness Day World Autism Awareness Day April 2, 2021 - April 3, 2021 World Autism Awareness Day A day to raise awareness, understanding, and acceptance for those with autism and autistic spectrum disorders.
2021-04-02 Good Friday (Holiday in Ontario) Good Friday (Holiday in Ontario) April 2, 2021 - April 3, 2021 Good Friday (Holiday in Ontario) A day to commemorate the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
2021-04-02 Public Veterinary Services Closed Public Veterinary Services Closed April 2, 2021 - April 5, 2021 Public Veterinary Services Closed This closure encompasses all medical service appointments. Scheduled trap neuter and release appointments for these days are required to check-in at the front doors of the shelter located on 11 River Street instead of the regular Public Veterinary Services access door. We thank everyone for their patience and understanding for this temporary disruption of services.
12:53 pm Lent Ends April 3, 2021 @ 12:53 pm Lent Ends Lent is observed by many Christian faiths. The Lenten season prepares believers for Easter. Throughout the season many participate in prayer, pentance, charity work, and fasting. It often aims to replicate the 40 days and nights Jesus is said to have spent in the desert.
2021-04-04 Pesach (Passover) Ends Pesach (Passover) Ends April 4, 2021 - April 5, 2021 Pesach (Passover) Ends Passover celebrates freedom by commemorating the Israelites’ Exodus (depature) from Egypt and their transition from slavery to freedom.
2021-04-04 Final Day of Passover Final Day of Passover April 4, 2021 - April 5, 2021 Final Day of Passover The end of the Jewish Holiday that commemorates Jewish people’s freedom from slavery in Egypt.
2021-04-04 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 - April 5, 2021 Easter Sunday A day to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
