Big on Bay is a fun event occurring in the Toronto downtown core on September 17th, 2026, at 5:00 pm for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto Day to raise the much needed funds to support youth mentorship.
What we are doing:
Teams of 5 will engage in fun activities in and around Bay Street, helping to raise awareness of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto and get the chance to win amazing prizes and bragging rights of being Big on Bay for team and individual challenges. The event will start and end at TMX Market Place (120 Adelaide St W), concluding with an after-party and award.
To participate, there is a registration fee of $20 per individual and $100 per team, and teams are expected to raise funds through peer-to-peer fundraising or general donations! With over 450 kids still on our waitlist, your participation helps us move one step closer to ensuring every child has the support they deserve.
Why participate:
Whether you are in the Bay street area or part of the BIG family or just a competitive individual, this event is bringing out people of all walks of life to raise funds for mentorship of youth in Toronto.
Get ready to make a BIG impact in a fun and meaningful way. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto invites you to take part in our Big on Bay Social Scavenger Hunt — an exciting, team-based challenge powered by Social Scavenger.
For those looking to raise awareness of their business while supporting a charity with deeply impactful work, we have you covered. Please reach out to events.toronto@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca to learn more about sponsorship.
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