July
Youth Day 2023
Youth Day Global, a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging young people, hosts the free creative arts festival Youth Day 2023, running all day and evening at Yonge-Dundas Square. Hundreds of artists showcase their passions through music, dance, art & photography, fashion and film, and the event also includes creative artisans
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Crane Creations Theatre Company: “Pinocchio”
Crane Creations Theatre Company presents “Pinocchio”, a live puppet show for families making its North American debut at the Maja Prentice Theatre in Mississauga. This enchanting production is an unforgettable experience for audiences both young and old because of its universal themes, captivating performances, and exceptional craftsmanship. Crane Creations Theatre Company:
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7-Eleven: Free Slurpee Day
Satisfy your need for refreshment at 7-Eleven locations across Canada on Free Slurpee Day on July 11. To honour the date 7/11 (get it?!), you can get a free small-sized slush drink, but beware the brain freeze from drinking fast (tip from experience: press your tongue on the roof of
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Toronto Botanical Garden: Bloom+Dance Circus in the Garden
Toronto Botanical Garden presents “Bloom+Dance Circus in the Garden”, an immersive outdoor, high-flying dance, circus and garden experience, complete with storytelling and aerial tricks. Cheeky gnomes, nimble fairies, and silly frogs swing through the sky and dance above the hedges in secret performance locations throughout the garden. Note: The show
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Music Africa: AFROFEST
AFROFEST is the largest free African festival in North America, hosted by Music Africa, a not-for-profit community-based organization that celebrates the beauty and diversity of African music and culture. This three-day festival at Woodbine Park in The Beaches features over 45 musical performances showcasing African, Diaspora and Black culture, a
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Albion Islington Square BIA: 14th Annual Fusion of Taste Festival
Albion Islington Square BIA hosts the 14th Annual Fusion of Taste Festival, a free day-long festival filled with mouthwatering delights and exciting experiences. Bring your little ones to the Kiddie Corner for an array of free activities, explore local vendors and car show, immerse yourself in the captivating rhythms and
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BrazilFest
BrazilFest is a vibrant celebration of Brazilian culture where families can experience the country’s rich colours, captivating rhythms, and mouthwatering flavours from savory 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 member of the
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Guide to Summer Craft Markets in Toronto and the GTA
Summer is a great time of year to hit the craft markets around town, held both indoors and outdoors. Whether you’re looking for artwork, clothes, vintage pieces, cultural crafts or even flowers, it can be found in our Guide to Summer Craft Markets in Toronto and the GTA! Toronto Sunday
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Halal Ribfest
Halal Ribfest is a tasty celebration of the multicultural diversity that makes the GTA unique, with an authentic halal experience that serves exclusively halal meats from southern and international barbecue styles. The festival also includes a kids zone, pop-up market, local vendors, carnival foods, games and concerts. Halal Ribfest When: July
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Ossington BIA: OssFest
Ossington BIA hosts OssFest, returning for a pedestrian takeover of the Ossington Strip in Toronto’s west end that is both family-friendly and dog-friendly. With 25 extended patios and music & entertainment programming all day and into the evening, there are also wellness features, local businesses and artisans showcasing their goods.
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