So, have you heard that there’s a little soccer tournament coming to town? 😜 It’s been years in the making, and now finally, the World Cup 26™ is arriving in Toronto this week! With it, there’s festivals, special events, free events, food events, arts events… phew, so many FIFA World Cup 26™ Events!! Run over to our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, June 12-14…
Things to Do in Toronto with Kids, June 12-14
🥳 FIFA Toronto Fan Festival™ | Starting June 11
📍Fort York National Historic Site and The Bentway, Toronto
Celebrate Toronto’s participation in the World Cup with a big party at the official FIFA Toronto Fan Festival™, where fans can get together for live broadcasts of the World Cup soccer matches, see a wide range of entertainment and music concerts, plus food vendors.
🇮🇹 Taste of Little Italy | June 12-14
📍Little Italy Area, College Street, between Bathurst and Shaw Streets, Toronto
Taste of Little Italy transforms College Street into a bustling free street festival where locals and visitors enjoy food and live music.
🆓 Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow | June 13
📍Dufferin Grove Park, Toronto
Celebrate Indigenous culture and heritage at the free Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow in recognition of Canada’s National Indigenous Peoples Day, featuring dancing, drumming and performances.
⚽️ Bloor-Yorkville BIA: Soccer Fest | Starting June 13-14
📍Village of Yorkville Park, Toronto
Bloor-Yorkville BIA hosts Soccer Fest to celebrate Toronto playing host to soccer’s biggest moments by bringing the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 26™ games to the heart of the city in the Bloor-Yorkville area.
🥅 Riverside BIA & Leslieville BIA: Game On East End | Starting June 11
📍Queen Street East, Riverside and Leslieville, Toronto
Head to the neighbourhoods of Riverside and Leslieville for Game On East End, a free soccer-themed festival including an outdoor movie night, public community activations, lively BBQs, and more.
👟 Kick It On St. Clair West | Starting June 13
📍St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto
The Kick It On St. Clair West program features free soccer-themed neighbourhood events, including live music, cultural performances, local food vendors, family-friendly activities, art installations, and a movie under the stars.
📣 Bloor West Village BIA: Play on West Summer Sports Festival | June 13
📍Green P Parking Lot 091, Bloor West Village Area, Toronto
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 soccer.
👏 Toronto Union Station: TD Union Summer | Starting June 8
📍Union Station, Toronto
Toronto Union Station once again hosts TD Union Summer, a free outdoor food and live music festival where you can relax on their Front Street plaza.
🏝 Island Eats Food Festival | June 13-14
📍Mel Lastman Square, North York
Island Eats Food Festival is a two-day event at Mel Lastman Square that delivers on relaxing island vibes with a dazzling array of food and beverage pavilions serving mouthwatering Caribbean delicacies.
😋 Mississauga Halal Food Fest (MHFF) | June 12-13
📍Celebration Square, Mississauga
The 12th Annual Mississauga Halal Food Fest (MHFF) connects the diverse variety of halal cuisines, along with serving up plenty of fun and entertainment.
🎉 Guide to Summer Festivals in Toronto and the GTA
Toronto loves warm weather and getting out into it at a festival. So try out a bunch in our Summer Festival Events Guide for Toronto and the GTA!
📽 Guide to the Best Spots to Catch Outdoor Movies in Toronto
It’s extra-special to spend a lovely evening on a blanket at a park with our Guide to the Best Spots to Outdoor Movies in Toronto this Spring and Summer.
👏 Guide to the Best Summer Outdoor Shows in Toronto and the GTA
With concerts, buskers and plays, enjoy the fresh air and give a round of applause to our Guide to the Best Summer Outdoor Shows in Toronto and the GTA!
🇨🇦 Guide to National Indigenous History Month Events in Toronto and the GTA
Experience Mino Bimaadiziwin (A Good Life) at events held throughout June to honour National Indigenous History Month, culminating on June 21 to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day.
🏳️🌈 Pride Month Family Events Guide for Toronto and the GTA
Celebrate Toronto’s proudly diverse communities with kid-friendly festivities in our Pride Month Family Events Guide for Toronto and the GTA.
🍅 Guide to the Best Outdoor Farmers’ Markets in Toronto
Summertime eating is made better by incredible produce from these outdoor Farmers’ Markets all around Toronto!
😋 Guide to Spring and Summer Food Festivals in Toronto and the GTA
What better way to share our city’s many cultures than through a delicious party?! Chow down with help from our Guide to Spring and Summer Food Festivals in Toronto and the GTA!
🌳 Guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto
Our fair city is full of parks that are perfect for a family outing, so hang out with our guide to the Best Family Parks and Playgrounds in Toronto.
🤑 Guide to PRESTO Card Discounts and Deals in Toronto and the GTA
PRESTO customers can do more with their cards by getting deals, so get saving with our Guide to PRESTO Card Discounts and Deals in Toronto and the GTA!
🥾 Guide to the Best Parks and Pathways for Hiking in Toronto
See why our city is called a “A City Within A Park”! Stroll through our list of the best parks and pathways for hiking in Toronto.
🎁 140+ Birthday Freebies in Toronto and the GTA
Especially in today’s economy, everyone could use a little treat now and then. So, why not make it special extra by having that treat on your birthday?!
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