Picking berries makes for a delicious family day trip from the GTA. Plus, many farms are family-owned small businesses that offer extra activities for a full day of fun. Follow your tummy and check off the whole list in our Guide to the Best Berry Picking in Southern Ontario! Note:
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Cabbagetown BIA hosts Around The World, a pop-up series running throughout June and July, with programming that celebrates community and the multicultural businesses that built this historic Toronto neighbourhood. Held during the dates of Toronto hosting the upcoming international soccer tournament, Cabbagetown highlights its diversity across multiple venues and public
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Summer is a great time of year to hit craft markets around town, held both indoors and outdoors, to find that special piece for yourself or a loved one, or even your pet! Whether you’re looking for artwork, clothes, vintage pieces or cultural crafts, it can be found in our
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Toronto loves warm weather and getting out into it at a festival. Some are held indoors but many more are found outdoors. It seems like you can find a festival for any style: multicultural, intellectual, artistic, sporty and hungry! So, try out a bunch in our Summer Festival Guide for
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There’s only a short window of time when Toronto’s citizens and visitors take to the outdoors in droves. So, when summer comes around on the calendar, there are tons of events to take in. Not to mention, many are free! Whether it’s a free concert, a street festival representing our city’s
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Markham Village Music Festival has entertained families since 1978 with free outdoor concerts held on multiple stages around Markham, with headliners Ron Sexsmith, Crash Test Dummies, and Preston Pablo. Events also include the All Ages Street Dance Party, Kidz Zone, Indigenous Activities, Dog Zone, Village Market, Auto Classics, and more.
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Get in the game and kick of summer with Bloor West Village BIA, who hosts the Play on West Summer Sports Festival for families to celebrate the “beautiful game” with soccer and Pitch + Putt games, and the “Crank It Up” Soccer Sculpture, an installation where visitors can turn a
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Catching a movie in an indoor theatre is nice (especially when there’s AC in summer) but it’s extra special to spend a lovely evening chilling out on a picnic blanket at a park (or even on a river in a boat!). So, grab your popcorn and get comfortable with our
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The Toronto Public Library branches are ready to entertain and teach families throughout the summer. Kids can join a reading club and hang out at a local branch. Plus, little ones can learn to read and teens find books and resources just for them. Toronto Public Library Summer Programs: TD
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With Hot Square Summer, Sankofa Square welcomes all visitors and Torontonians to celebrate the summer season with a full roster of free weekly events, along with the three-day SankofaFest. Bringing a new rhythm to the heart of downtown Toronto, Sankofa Square comes alive with events running from the start of
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