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Get ready for an exciting weekend in Toronto. From food festivals to free pop-ups and more, here are 12 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.
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1. Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Festival
Check out Ontario's largest grilled cheese festival this Saturday. Hosted by the Lakeshore Village BIA, this event will be filled with live music, delicious food, family fun zones, dog shows, shopping, LEGO zones, and much more!
Where: Lakeshore Blvd West from Islington Ave to Second St
When: June 8th, 2024 (11 am - 9 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
2. Liberty Village Art Crawl
Head over to The Bentway this weekend for the Liberty Village Art Crawl! There will be 180+ artists, live music, delicious food, interactive demos and more. Shop for one-of-a-kind items, sculptures, fashion, and skin care vendors! Grab your free tickets here.
Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9)
When: June 8th, 2024 (11 am - 6 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. DESIFEST
DESIFEST is back this weekend for its 18th season! Happening this Saturday, this 1-day event will feature activations, freebies, 15 food vendors, electrifying beats and more.
Where: Yonge-Dundas Square (1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2R8)
When: June 8th, 2024 (11 am - 11 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
4. Luminato in the Square
Check out Luminato in the Square this weekend for free. This event will feature concerts, performances, interactive workshops, installations, and much more!
Where: David Pecaut Square (215 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G2)
When: Until June 16th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
5. Do West Fest
Do West Fest is back for its 11th year! This 3-day festival will feature music, shopping, dancing, arts, and yummy food. Save the date because you don't want to miss this exciting event.
Where: Dundas Street West from Ossington Avenue to Lansdowne Avenue
When: June 7th-9th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
6. Rosedale Art Fair
Rosedale Art Fair will be taking place at Ramsden Park for 2 days only. This outdoor art fair will feature over 90 artists to shop from!
Where: Ramsden Park (1020 Yonge St & Ramsden Park Rd, Toronto, ON M4W 1P7)
When: June 8th-9th, 2024 (11 am - 6 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
7. Tomo Arts Mrkt
The Tomo Arts Mrkt is happening this weekend! There will be 40+ artists to shop from, including stickers, prints, crochet, ceramics, and more. Plus, admission to this market is free!
Where: The Parkdale Hall (1605 Queen St W #2, Toronto, ON M6R 1A9)
When: June 8th, 2024 (11 am - 7 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. Beaches Arts and Crafts Show
Beaches Arts & Crafts Show is an outdoor summer market, and it’s back this weekend. This 2-day event will feature 140 Canadian artisans, makers and designers. Shop and support Canadian handmade products here.
Where: Kew Gardens (2075 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4E 2N9)
When: June 8th-9th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
9. Halal Food Tour: Toronto
Head over to Harbourfront Centre for the 2-day Halal Food Tour. There will be over 12 vendors, free food contests, prizes, 10+ performances and more.
Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8)
When: June 8th-9th, 2024 (3 pm - 11 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
10. Yonge North York Night Market
The Yonge North York Night Market will feature 60+ food, drink and artisan vendors! This 3-day food festival is one you gotta check out.
Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)
When: June 7th-9th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
11. The Ride to Conquer Cancer
Join thousands this weekend and be a part of Canada’s most impactful cycling fundraiser. All proceeds will directly benefit The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.
Where: Click here for the route.
When: June 8th-9th, 2024
Price: $$
Category: 16+
12. Toronto Artisan Market
Head over to Trinity Bellwoods Park on June 9th for the Toronto Artisan Market. Bring your friends and family and support local artists and artisans.
Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3)
When: June 9th, 2024 (11 am - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Community Events
1. HAUSER - Rebel With A Cello Tour
Get ready for an unforgettable night as HAUSER, renowned member of 2CELLOS, takes the stage at Massey Hall. Don't miss the chance to experience his mesmerizing performance live!
Where: Massey Hall (178 Victoria St)
When: June 8th, 2024 (8:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
2. Pixies & Modest Mouse /w special guests Cat Power
Get ready for a legendary night of indie rock as Pixies and Modest Mouse join forces once again for a co-headlining North American tour, featuring special guest Cat Power! Mark your calendars for June 8th, 2024, when they'll be taking over Toronto's Budweiser Stage for an epic show you won't want to miss.
Where: Budweiser Stage (909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON)
When: June 8th, 2024 (6:30 PM – 10:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
3. Melanie Martinez w/ Beach Bunny & Sofia Isella - The Trilogy Tour
Pop sensation Melanie Martinez, known for her innovative style and boundary-pushing music, is set to perform in Toronto as part of her latest tour, The Trilogy Tour! Catch her live at Scotiabank Arena, alongside special guests Beach Bunny and Sofia Isella.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON)
When: June 9th, 2024 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
4. Oscar Peterson School PLAY Day
Join The Royal Conservatory's annual year-end celebration at its downtown Toronto location. This family-friendly event offers live music, activities, crafts, and student showcase concerts. Best of all, admission is free for all attendees!
Where: The Royal Conservatory (273 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON)
When: June 9th, 2024 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
5. Jolly Bubble's grand opening
Attendees are invited to a day of innovative indoor play and fun-filled activities at Jolly Bubble. RSVP by May 31st is appreciated. Coverage of the event would be greatly valued.
Where: 3175 Hwy 7, Unit 300, Markham
When: June 8th, 2024 (10:30 AM)
Click here for more information.
6. Afro Ascension
Afro Ascension is a full day of FREE music at David Pecaut Square celebrating the tremendous global impact of Black artists from Canada and abroad.
Where: David Pecaut Square (215 King St W, Toronto, ON)
When: June 9th, 2024 (1 pm - 11 pm)
Click here for more information.
7. Afrikan Party - Supa Rich Kids
Afrikan Party - Supa Rich Kids is a futuristic ode to Afrika, and a celebration of life. Join the party and experience this mesmerizing showcase of dance, fashion, music, and performance. Crafted by the visionary choreographer Oulouy, an icon in the global street dance movement, and performed by him with his crew Supa Rich Kids.
Where: Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St E
When: June 8th,2024 (2:00 PM & 8:00 PM), June 9th,2024 (2:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
8. F1 Grand Prix Du Canada Watch Party
Experience the thrill of the race on our giant screens, surrounded by fellow racing enthusiasts. Race day will also feature FREE lawn games and pick-up pickleball!
Where: 229 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON
When: June 9th, 2024 (Doors at 11:30)
Click here for more information.
9. Next Level Comedy
Come see Canada's top stand-up comedians push it to the next level! Wind down the weekend with a great comedy show and see stand-up comedians that have been featured on Just for Laughs, Sirius XM, The Winnipeg Comedy Festival and more!
Where: Wenona (1069 Bloor St W, Toronto)
When: June 9th, 2024
Click here for more information.
10. Experience SONA Live at DPRTMNT
SONA, the prodigious son of the acclaimed DJ and producer Black Coffee, is set to electrify Toronto with a live performance at DPRTMNT. SONA, born Esona Tyolo, has achieved meteoric success within just 12 months of fully committing to his music career.
Where: DPRTMNT (473 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1T1)
When: June 8th, 2024
Click here for more information.
11. Yoga in Trillium Park at Ontario Place
Yoga in Trillium Park is back at Ontario Place with free yoga classes on select Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. until September 29. Each class is taught by an instructor for approximately 60 minutes and offers a mix of hatha and vinyasa yoga.
Where: Trillium Park (955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9)
When: Various weekends until September 29th, 2024
Click here for more information.
12. LULAWORLD at Luminato in the Square
As part of Luminato in the Square, Luminato Festival Toronto’s FREE music festival running from June 7-16, LULAWORLD is a sizzling that will heat up David Pecaut Square with legendary Peruvian cumbia band Los Mirlos and artists from Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Cuba and more.
Where: David Pecaut Square, 215 King St W, Toronto.
When: June 9th (1:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
13. Arcadia Earth new LED Tunnel!
The exhibit’s new LED tunnel is unlike anything in Canada. Guests can fully immerse themselves within the diverse habitats as they explore our planet’s majestic oceans, serene lakes, and lush forests like never before through the curved LED screens depicting various ecosystems.
Where: The Well (486 Front St W building C, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2)
When: Open now
Click here for more information.
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