The official start of summer is just a few days away, and Toronto is gearing up for the season by offering unique celebrations, events and parties to add to your weekend’s sunny itinerary.
From the Taste of Little Italy to the Yorkville Exotic Car Show, here are some events happening in Toronto this weekend.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
Luminato Festival
Head over to the Harbourfront Centre this weekend to participate in extraordinary art experiences at the Luminato Festival, which is taking over the neighbourhood until June 22.
All weekend, attendees can quite literally step into art at the Terceradix Luminarium walk-in sculpture, full of ever-changing light and colour. This Friday, the Grammy Award-winning artist Larnell Lewis’ tribute to Quincy Jones showcases the artist’s influence in jazz, R&B, and more. Peruvian director Chela De Ferrari also brings a creative and inclusive interpretation of Hamlet, featuring eight actors with Down Syndrome in celebration of human individuality and dignity from Friday to Sunday.
The Harbourfront is also going to be filled with beautiful sounds as Miigwech Collective brings a selection of amazing Indigenous artists that will feature everything from country to blues on Friday and Saturday. Also on Saturday, Flow State brings performances, workshops, and sound baths to celebrate South Asian music and culture. Free music programming continues on Sunday with Lulaworld curated by Lula Music and Arts Centre, featuring Colombia’s La Pambelé orchestra, Afro-Colombian group Kombilesa Mí, and Sonic Sancocho’s vinyl sets.
For more information on these and more performances at the festival, visit this link.
Taste of Little Italy
Head over to the Little Italy BIA for a three-day festival that will take over an entire neighbourhood on College St., promising a dynamic celebration packed with droolworthy eats, live music, and all things Italian.
Taste of Little Italy runs along College between Bathurst and Shaw streets, inviting festivalgoers to experience over 200 local vendors, street performances, a pasta eating competition, and a brand-new main stage.
The Taste of Little Italy runs from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
To learn more about the Taste of Little Italy, click here.
Toronto Queer Sports Pride Party
Looking for new ways to celebrate Pride month?
The Toronto Queer Sports Pride Party is hosting one of its ultimate Pride celebrations with a night full of fun, fierce energy, sports, and non-stop Pride anthems meant to keep attendees dancing all night long.
New members from the city’s 2SLGBTQI+ sports leagues are being invited to join the ticketed event happening at the Buddies In Bad Times Theatre at 9:30 p.m. You won’t want to miss it!
Find out more about the event and ticket prices here.
The Toronto Tattoo Show NIX 2025
Celebrate all things ink with a three-day international festival at the Toronto Metro Convention Centre.
Starting on Friday, the 25th edition of the Toronto Tattoo Show NIX will bring the ink community together for a festival celebrating tattoo culture, lifestyle and art.
Attendees will see more than 500 national and international tattoo artists at the ticketed, legendary, and longest running tattoo convention in the world.
The Toronto Tattoo Show NIX show runs from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
Find out more about the Toronto Tattoo Show Nix 2025 and ticket prices here.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
Island Eats Food & Travel Festival
There’s no need to bring your passport this weekend because the spirit of the Caribbean and its Island heat are alive and well in Toronto as the Island Eats Food & Travel Festival returns to Mel Lastman Square.
Starting on Saturday, the two-day festival will showcase the depths of the Caribbean with activities, live music, bold flavours, and a main stage featuring local and international DJs, musicians and troupes.
Bring a friend, bring a hungry belly, and bring your island energy!
To learn more about this tropical-inspired festival, click here.
Beaches Arts & Crafts
One of Toronto’s favourite free outdoor markets is back, and it will run whether it rains or shines.
Join the art-loving community at Kew Gardens for a two-day market filled with handmade goods, gourmet foods, kids toys, and artisanal treasures.
Find the perfect gift for a loved one, take a stroll, or treat yourself.
The Beaches Arts & Crafts market will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
To learn more, click here.
World Wide Knit in Public Day
Knitters and crocheters around the city: get your weaving needles and best yarn ready for a celebration steeped in all things woven!
June 14 marks International World-Wide Knit in Public Day, and the Gibson House Museum is inviting knitters and crocheters around the city to show off their craft while celebrating the knitting community.
Work on your own project or use the yarn and needles from the event to add to rainbow flag decorations.
The event runs from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
To learn more about the free event, click here.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
Yorkville Exotic Car Show
Head over to Yorkville to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Yorkville Exotic Car Show on Father’s Day!
The show will be taking over part of Toronto’s Bloor Street to showcase the finest and most stunning lineup of exotic cars.
Take a look at automotive makes like Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and more while displayed along the iconic Bloor-Yorkville red carpet. The event promises to offer a unique blend of cars, fashion, and culture – for free.
And the best part? You get to take the driver’s seat in some of the luxury cars.
The Yorkville Exotic Car Show will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.
To learn more about the show, click here.
Vintage Party and Antique Party
Join Lost Tonic for a weekend filled with antiquated, unique finds and steals at the Vintage and Antique Party.
The free event will feature all things retro, including clothing, home décor, plants, furniture and more, promising to make a vintage lover’s dream come true.
Attendees can also expect to enjoy sounds from a DJ and live acoustic music as they browse through the one-of-a-kind items.
The event will run Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To learn more about the Vintage and Antique Party, click here.
Father’s Day Food Tour at Kensington Market
Looking for another way to gift dad this Father’s Day?
Head over to Kensington Market for a flavourful journey that will fill your father’s heart and stomach with a preselected, tasty lineup of hearty eats and hidden gems.
The paid tour invites families to connect, explore and indulge as they stroll through one of Toronto’s most cherished neighbourhoods.
The Father’s Day Food Tour at Kensington Market will run from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. on Sunday.
To purchase tickets for the tour, click here.
