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Clear your calendar this weekend because there are so many fun events happening in Toronto that you won’t want to miss. It’s officially summer and that means there are endless things to do in the city!
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1. Market Street Pride
Market Street Pride returns to St. Lawrence Market and it’s bigger and bolder than ever!
Enjoy a vibrant day of music, food, workshops, live demos, and amazing local queer vendors. Plus, don’t miss a special appearance by the one and only Tynomi Banks!
Where: St. Lawrence Market (92- 95 Front St East Toronto, Ontario, M5E 1C3)
When: June 22nd, 2025 (10 am - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
2. Summer Music in the Garden
Enjoy 18 free performances by the waterfront this summer. This series kicks off on Saturday with Matriarchs and Melodies. This performance will celebrate Indigenous music through a blend of classical and contemporary opera.
Where: Toronto Music Garden (479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8)
When: June 21st, 2025 (7 pm)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
3. Cinema Soirée
Enjoy a free screening of Finding Nemo at Chefs Hall. They host free movie screenings every other Saturday so don’t worry if you can’t make this one. There will also be complimentary popcorn and drink deals.
Where: CHEFS HALL (111 Richmond Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2G4)
When: June 21st, 2025 (7 pm)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
4. Steve Madden Pop-Up
Check out this Steve Madden popup at Stackt Market. There will be free play pickleball, stylish photo ops, and an apparel pop-up. The first 30 guests each day will score a special Steve Madden Gift Card.
Where: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)
When: June 20th to 22nd, 2025
Price: Free
Category: Date/Friends
5. Toronto Jazz Festival
This 10-day festival features over 1,500 musicians. It has become a destination event, not just for music lovers but for some of the greatest jazz celebrities in the world, reinforcing its reputation as a leader in artistic excellence and outstanding production standards.
Where: Multiple locations
When: June 20th to 29th, 2025
Price: Free to paid
Category: Family-friendly
6. Keith Urban: High and Alive World Tour
Another amazing country concert is coming to Budweiser Stage this week. Don’t miss this chance to see Keith Urban perform live.
Where: Budweiser Stage (909 Lakeshore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON M6K 3L3)
When: June 21st, 2025 (7 pm)
Price: Starting in the $100s
Category: Date/Friends
7. BACKYARD: Pride Celebration
Celebrate Pride at Stackt Market with Part Two of their BACKYARD Series: Pride Celebration. There will be show-stopping performances, live DJs, local queer-owned vendors, and so much more.
Where: Stackt Market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)
When: June 21st, 2025
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
8. Clothing & Sports Gear Swap
Are you a sports fan? Don’t miss this unique event happening at Left Field Brewery. Swap your clothes. Trade your gear. Drink a beer. Bring your old jerseys, team merch, workout wear, and gently-used sports stuff. You’ll also receive a free 6oz of Ice Cold Beer, their 100% Ontario Ale or Say Hey Raspberry Lemon Sparkling Water!
Where: Left Field Brewery Liberty Village (40 Hanna Ave Suite G1, Toronto, ON M6K 0C3)
When: June 22nd, 2025 (1 pm - 3 pm)
Price: From $6.66
Category: Friends
9. National Indigenous Peoples Day & Sunrise Ceremony
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, formerly National Aboriginal Day. Every year since 1998, the City of Toronto marks this day with a sunrise ceremony, where all are invited to come together to offer thoughts and prayers to the Creator and give thanks for all of creation and Mino Baamodziwin (The Good Life). The ceremony is held around a Sacred Fire and consists of many ceremonial elements that hold cultural significance for Indigenous Peoples, such as strawberries, water and the use of sage for cleansing.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3)
When: June 21st, 2025
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
10. Visit the Toronto Islands
The Toronto Islands are beautiful in the summer and it’s the perfect place to have a relaxing day. You can check out one of their gorgeous beaches, rent bikes, play disc golf, explore their amusement parks, or more.
Where: Jack Layton Ferry Terminal (9 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2H3)
Price: $9 ferry round trip
Category: Family-friendly
Community Events
1. DOUBLE
Commissioned by Leon Arts and choreographed by Sharon Moore, DOUBLE follows two explorers as they navigate shifting identities and connections in a dynamic, multi-sensory performance. Blending movement, spoken word (English & Spanish), and immersive video design, this intimate and playful work searches for the hidden equation of love.
Where: The Citadel: Ross Centre for Dance (304 Parliament St.)
When: June 18th-21st, 2025 (8:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
2. MLB: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox
The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Chicago White Sox in an exciting MLB matchup. Head to the ballpark and cheer on the Jays!
Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3)
When: June 20th-22nd, 2025
Click here for more information.
3. Tribal & Bounce
Tribal & Bounce has become one of Toronto’s favourite event series in the past couple of years. For this special episode of Tribal & Bounce we celebrate the birthdays of two amazing wiggly souls: Paolo & Tanya
Where: 772 Dundas St W
When: June 21st, 2025
Click here for more information.
4. Immigrants disaster | STAND UP COMEDY SHOW!
A spicy comedy show featuring immigrant comedians sharing hilarious takes on life, culture, and struggles in Canada. Don’t miss it!
Where: Free Times Cafe (320 College Street Toronto, ON M5T 1S3)
When: June 21st, 2025
Click here for more information.
5. Turo x Ruru Baked Pop-up
Turo is teaming up with Ruru Baked for a one-day pop-up on June 21, offering a free scoop of One for the Road. Turo is covering 500 free scoops for the launch day celebration. Plus, five lucky take-home pints will contain “Golden Pints” worth $500 toward a future Turo road trip.
Where: Ruru Baked (659 Lansdowne Ave)
When: June 21st, 2025 (12:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
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