BIG on Bloor Festival returns with an in-person car-free takeover of the Bloordale neighbourhood, on Bloor Street West from Dufferin to Lansdowne. The festival features a weekend street closure and site-based activations for a week after, with multidisciplinary art projects presented by over 100 local artists from various backgrounds, identities
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Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly known as Caribana) is a spectacular display of costumes, music, and culture, with a month’s worth of events. The official kick-off is on July 11 at Nathan Phillips Square with special guests and live entertainment, then families celebrate the crowning of the Junior King & Queen
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Nectar Education, a non-profit organization that cultivates transformative learning experiences, hosts an Eid Pool Party over the Canada Day long weekend. Join them for a day full of active games and pool play at Milton’s Sherwood Community Centre, all in time for celebrating Eid ul Adha! Nectar Education: Eid Pool
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ClearWater Farm hosts Free Spirit Fest, a full-day festival where free thinkers come together to energize themselves through movements like yoga, meditation, drumming, healing modalities, inspiring speakers, entertainment and more. Lion dancers, acrobats and live music performers are sure to tantalize your soul as you participate in wellness sessions, visit
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Tammuz Festival, Tirgan Centre for Art & Culture’s in-person festival, returns this summer with free and ticketed events for all ages, featuring many well-known artists. Tirgan refers to an ancient Persian/Iranian festival traditionally held in the month of July, inspiring what is currently the world’s largest celebration of Iranian arts
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The world comes to Toronto for the the world-class international basketball showcase Globl Jam Basketball Tournament at the Mattamy Athletic Centre, plus a free festival at Yonge-Dundas Square. This 5-on-5 Under-23 basketball tournament features women’s and men’s teams from around the world, including Team Canada’s future NBA and WNBA stars.
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Harbourfront Centre hosts Summer Music in the Garden, an intimate live music experience by the waterfront at the Toronto Music Garden. Summer Music in the Garden’s free summer concerts offers a dynamic lineup of 18 performances by Canadian musicians and celebrated international artists in the picturesque waterfront garden. Harbourfront Centre:
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Bloor West StreetFest, in the heart of Bloor West Village, is full of free family fun as the city’s largest outdoor family-focused festival! With the Canine Circus, midway rides, children’s activities, vendors, live music, food, street performers, artisan village and a sidewalk sale, there’s something for everyone! Bloor West StreetFest
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Ontario Place hosts an exciting season of programming with the SummerSeries in beautiful Trillium Park on Toronto’s waterfront, which offers the perfect setting to enjoy music, arts, wellness, and nature. Support local and international artists for a variety of free arts and culture events, including live musical performances and outdoor
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Regent Park Film Festival returns with their Under the Stars program, showing films outdoors at the Big Park in Regent Park, plus an extra showing at Dentonia Park in the East End. RPFF also includes family-friendly games and activities before the film, as well as popcorn and drinks for sale,
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