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This week in Toronto is going to be so much fun! Kick off the week with amazing Canada Day celebrations and then keep the excitement going with lots of festivals!
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1. Canada Day Celebration & Fireworks at Harbourfront Centre
Celebrate Canada Day on the waterfront with music, an outdoor marketplace showcasing 100% Canadian-made goods, live performances and community pride. Make sure you also stick around for their spectacular fireworks display.
Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON, M5J 2G8)
When: July 1st, 2025
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
2. Solstice Ridge Glamping
Are you looking for the perfect summer staycation? Then you’ll definitely want to check out Solstice Ridge Glamping in Halton Hills. Nestled on 70 private acres, this luxe outdoor retreat features two beautifully curated glamping tents, each complete with a king-sized bed, private deck, BBQ, and firepit.
Where: 10268 3rd Line, Milton, ON L9T 2X9
3.Toronto Fringe Festival
Toronto Fringe Festival returns this week for another year of stories, creativity, risks, and dreams. Make sure you check out all of the amazing shows and performances!
Where: Multiple locations
When: July 2nd to 13th, 2025
Price: $18.75
Category: Varies by show
4. Taste of the Middle East
Check out this festival at Nathan Phillips Square for a celebration of Arabic music, art, and heritage.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3)
When: July 4th to 6th, 2025
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
5. True North Strong and Sea
Celebrate Canada's Day with Ripley's Aquarium! From June 28th to July 1st, they'll be offering 1,867 tickets each day for just $18.67. These tickets can only be purchased on site and there's a maximum of 6 tickets per transaction. So make sure you head there early to get your discounted tickets!
Where: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada (288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9)
When: June 28th to July 1st, 2025
Price: $18.67
Category: Family-friendly
6. Beaches Jazz Festival
This festival began in 1989 and has blossomed into a month-long summer event. It is one of Canada’s largest free jazz festivals and highlights amazing jazz performers.
Where: The Beaches
When: July 4th to 27th, 2025
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
7. Open Canvas Music & Arts Festival
This two-day event is Toronto's favourite free music and arts festival. Enjoy a diverse lineup of musical performances, art installations, local vendors, and more.
Where: Trillium Park (955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9)
When: July 5th to 6th, 2025
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
8. Celebrate Canadian Green Beauty at The Detox Market!
Join The Detox Market for an unforgettable day of Canadian pride and green beauty! You'll enjoy free samples, meet brand founders, participate in a raffle, and more.
Where: The Detox Market (Spadina and Summerhill locations)
When: July 5th, 2025 (10 am - 6 pm)
Price: Free
Category: Friends
9. Salsa on St Clair Festival
The Salsa on St Clair Street Festival is the main event of the award-winning Salsa in Toronto Festival. Enjoy non-stop dancing in the streets, multiple stages, authentic Latin American flavours, and lots of fun!
Where: St. Clair Avenue West (between Winona Drive & Christie Street)
When: July 5th to 6th, 2025
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
10. Pets Plus Us - Pet-Friendly Drone Show
Are you a pet owner? If yes, you'll definitely want to check out this unique event. Pets Plus Us is reimagining holiday traditions through an animal's eyes by hosting a pet-friendly silent drone show that mimics a fireworks display. There will also be an ice cream truck on site offering sweet treats for pets and their humans.
Where: 100 Garrison Rd, Toronto ON M5V 3K9
When: June 30th, 2025 (9:30 pm)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
Community Events
1. Incubus with Manchester Orchestra - Morning View Tour
Incubus is bringing their Morning View Tour to Toronto with special guest Manchester Orchestra! See them live at Budweiser Stage on June 30 at 7:30 PM.
Where: Budweiser Stage (909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3L3)
When: June 30th, 20257:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Click here for more information.
2. MLB: Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
Cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays as they face the New York Yankees! Don’t miss the excitement at the game!
Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3)
When: June 30th, 2025 (7:07 PM – 9:30 PM)
Click here for more information.
3. Canada Day Road Race
The Canada Day Road Race returns on July 1st at Tommy Thompson Park! Choose from a 10K, 5K, 1K kids run, or 100m tot trot—all in support of the Canadian Cancer Foundation. 5K and 10K participants receive a timing bib, post-race snacks, finisher photos, and more. Onsite registration available!
Where: Tommy Thompson Park (3 Leslie St, Toronto, ON M4M 3M2)
When: July 1st, 2025 (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
4. MLB: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Los Angeles Angels
Cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays as they take on the Los Angeles Angels! Don’t miss the action at the game!
Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3)
When: July 4th, 2025 (7:07 PM – 9:30 PM)
Click here for more information.
5. Canada Day on the Terrace
Join for a special Tuesday Afternoon Terrace Party on the beautiful patio of Acqua at the CNE grounds, featuring a breathtaking view of Lake Ontario.
Where: 50 Prince Edward Island Crescent
When: July 1st, 2025
Click here for more information.
6. WR Records: CHRIS CAMPOS EP Release Party
Celebrating the release of CHRIS CAMPOS’ new EP titled: Do It Like That, that will be out on Wiggle Room Records at the end of June 2025. Chris Campos is a rising star from Toronto with releases on major labels such as Dirtybird and HotL Records. We also welcome from Montreal Tomy Villacorta and Adiano Longi along with local support from Love Yue, Morano, and DJ RAW
Where: Wiggle Room (772 Dundas St W)
When: July 4th, 2025
Click here for more information.
7. “Kimchi Daddy & Friends” — A Stand-Up Comedy Night
Bonggun Kim, aka Kimchi Daddy, is bringing his first-ever stand-up comedy show since going viral with his hit video series “What Is Your Dream?” Now he’s stepping off the screen and onto the stage — and bringing his funniest friends with him!Get ready to experience the other side of Bonggun — the one that’s even more unfiltered, unpredictable, and hilarious live. This is a rare chance to see Kimchi Daddy in person, along with an incredible multicultural comedy lineup.
Where: Society Clubhouse (967 College Street Toronto, ON M6H 1A6)
When: July 4th, 2025 (7:30 PM)
Click here for more information.
8. RHYTHMS OF CANADA FESTIVAL 2025ight
Rhythms of Canada is back at the Aga Khan Museum for two joy-filled days of music, art, food, and community! Enjoy live performances by artists like Kazdoura, Maracatu, and Natasha Noorani + The Tawoos Initiative, along with food vendors, family activities, and hands-on workshops in water marbling, clay tile making, and jewellery.
Where: Aga Khan Museum (77 Wynford Dr, Toronto, ON M3C 1K1)A6)
When: June 30th and July 1st, 2025
Click here for more information.
9. In His Time (Toronto Fringe)
A new play by 9:27 Shows- In His Time follows a mysterious gambler, Jogi who recounts his life story to Koke, a curious and playful boy from the village. As their journey unfolds, they encounter two striking figures, an Enforcer and a Soul, representing the gambler’s own mind and inner spirit.Told through a rich blend of movement, dialogue, and expressive physicality, the piece invites audiences into a poetic exploration of identity, choice, and self-realisation.
Where: SoulPepper Theatre, RBC Finance Studio, 50 Tank House Lane
When: July 2nd to 13th, 2025
Click here for more information.
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