July

Kaeja d’Dance: Porch View Dances

Kaeja d’Dance returns for the 14th year of their pay-what-you-wish dance series Porch View Dances, an outdoor event held in Toronto’s historic Seaton Village neighbourhood, which features a series of short performances danced by everyday people, some of whom have never danced before. This unique dance event, founded by Karen
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Toronto International Brazilfest

Toronto International Brazilfest is a free vibrant celebration of Brazilian culture where families can experience the country’s rich colours, captivating rhythms, and mouthwatering flavours from savoury feijoada to sweet brigadeiros. Culture enthusiasts, music lovers, and foodies can party over a full weekend of free non-stop festivities that will leave every
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City of Toronto: Biidaasige Park Grand Opening

The City of Toronto celebrates the grand opening of the brand new Biidaasige Park (pronounced “bee-daw-si-geh” and meaning “sunlight shining toward us” in Anishinaabemowin / Ojibwemowin) with free activities for all ages, such as nature and birding tours, live performances, hands-on crafts, storytelling, as well as butterfly puppet workshops and
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Dance on Yonge Festival

Dance on Yonge Festival, presented by Canada Arts and Wellness Alliance, is a FREE vibrant outdoor dance and food celebration, held at Mel Lastman Square in North York. Enjoy Toronto’s biggest multicultural dance party, including live performances, All‑Star & K‑Pop competitions, workshops, food vendors, kids’ fun zone and social dance.
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Hot Docs: Summer Family Screenings

Make the most of summer with Hot Docs’ Summer Family Screenings, featuring classic and new family movies plus staged anime. Tickets are only $7.50 tickets for movie-lovers 12 and under! Screening Schedule: Saturday, July 12, 2:00 PM — The Goonies: 40th Anniversary Sunday, July 27, 3:00 PM — Anne of
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Ashkenaz Festival: Summer Jam Concert Series

The Ashkenaz Festival is one of the largest and most prestigious showcases of Jewish music and culture in the world, and this year they’re back with their free Summer Jam concert series, with four eclectic double-bill concerts on alternating Monday evenings! Along with Jewish roots performances, there are also rock,
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Ontario Parks: Healthy Parks, Healthy People (HPHP) Free Day

Ontario Parks’ Healthy Parks, Healthy People (HPHP) Free Day is back this year, where Ontarians can head out to their favourite park and enjoy free access to all participating parks for the day – find the park nearest you here. Connecting with nature is great for our physical and mental
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Bata Shoe Museum: Summer Fun — Boots and Spurs Cowboy Summer

Bata Shoe Museum hosts summer fun again this year with the Boots and Spurs Cowboy Summer program, free with museum admission every weekday, including crafts, guided tours, drop-in activities and hands-on presentations. Come and feel like you’re in the wild west with drop-in daily for family fun activities designed for
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Canada’s Wonderland: KidZfest

The ultimate event for family-friendly summer fun, Canada’s Wonderland hosts KidZfest, a party just for kids that’s back for two weeks this year! Included with park admission, families can meet favourite TV characters, enjoy live shows and entertainment, join exciting dance parties, feast on delicious treats, keep busy with interactive
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Chariot Fest (Formerly Known as Festival of India)

Chariot Fest (Formerly Known as the Festival of India) is open to the public and free for everyone! It features a 12-hour Kirtan pre-festival gathering, the Grand Chariot Procession and parade on Yonge Street and continuing weekend festivities and family-friendly activities on Centre Island, including outdoor yoga and a sumptuous
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