Our Events
Deaf-Friendly Events & Family Gatherings in Toronto and the GTA
ASL-accessible gatherings where Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing communities connect, socialize, and build meaningful relationships.
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Event Name
Date ⏰ time
📍 location
What we host
Our Events Throughout the Year
Family Day
February
Retro Party
March
BasketBall Game
April
Summer BBQ
July
International Week of Deaf People Gala (IWD) Gala
September
Game Night
December
Past Events
DEB 2nd Annual Fundraising Gala
Saturday, September 26th, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 – 11:00PM
📍 Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf · 2395 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M2L 1A2
2026 DEB ANNUAL Summer BBQ
Saturday, July 11th, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 – 7:00PM
📍 Bob Rumball Canadian Centre of Excellence for the Deaf · 2395 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M2L 1A2
From our events
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DEB Community Membership
$25/year
Support Deaf-led community work in Toronto & the GTA year-round.
✓ $5–$10 off DEB events
✓ Early access to ticket sales
✓ 10% off DEB merchandise
See All Member Benefits
EVENTS & ACCESS
- Members-first early bird access to all events
- Priority registration for camps, workshops, and programs
- Invitations to members-only events (1–2 per year)
MERCHANDISE
- Access to limited or members-only items
- One free small item per year
COMMUNITY
- Access to private members space
- Members-only updates and opportunities
- First invites to volunteer or collaborate
BONUS
Free or discounted entry to one annual signature event — BBQ, Holiday Party, Ice Cream Social.