We made it to the weekend, Toronto! This time around, there are so many fun events happening, it’ll be hard to choose. We’ve got an art fair, a wine festival, Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Here is what you can check out:
Friday, July 7:
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Art enthusiasts can visit the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) at Nathan Phillips Square from July 7-9. There will be over 400 artists from across the country in attendance. You can also enjoy other activities such as live painting, art tours, family programming, music, dance, food and craft beer. If you can’t make it to the in-person fair, you can also check out the online fair from July 2–9.
For details, click here.
Family Fest
Guild Festival Theatre is welcoming audiences of all ages to Family Fest, a three-day event filled with live performances, workshops and activities for audiences of all ages. The free festival will be held from July 7-9 at the Guild Park & Gardens in the iconic Greek Theatre, located at 201 Guildwood Parkway.
For information, click here.
Small World Music Festival
Small World Music Festival is returning to Trillium Park from July 7-9. This free, outdoor, family-friendly event will include live performances, delicious food, dance, crafts and so much more. For the past 25 years, the festival has showcased talented local, national and international artists.
For more, click here.
Saturday, July 8:
Wine Fest
Wine Fest is a three-day event that celebrates the city’s wine culture and provides Torontonians an opportunity to try the finest wines from around the world. The city’s only all-you-can-taste outdoor wine festival is taking place at RendezViews from July 7-9. For the first time ever, Wine Fest is also extended to three days with four, three-hour sessions to choose from.
For details, click here.
BEYONCÉ – RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR
Attention BeyHive, the queen is in town. Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour is making its first North American stop in Toronto on July 8 and 9 at Rogers Centre. Ahead of the back-to-back concerts, a new Beyoncé Renaissance flagship pop-up store has opened in Holt Renfrew at 50 Bloor St. W. Fans can visit the store from July 5 to 11.
For more, click here.
TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival
Dance and eat until your heart’s content at Salsa on St. Clair. The TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival is known as one of the biggest Latin-themed street parties in the country. Torontonians can enjoy Latino beats, as well as authentic Latin American flavours from Winona Dr. to Christie St.
For information, click here.
Sunday, July 9:
Riverside C’Mon Sundays: Local Market
Riverside Common Park is inviting you to its free local market at 657 Queen St. E. on July 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There you can find one-of-a-kind artisan products, local musicians, and activities for kids.
For details, click here.
Casablanca
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema is showing a screening of the Academy Award winning film Casablanca. The film follows nightclub owner Rick Blaine in Casablanca, Morocco. The club often hosts refugees who are desperate to escape German domination. One day, Ilsa Lund walks through the door forcing Blaine to choose between being her partner or being a hero. The screening begins at 11 a.m and tickets are $15.
For more, click here.
Bumble Bee Watch
Learn all about bees at Toronto Botanical Garden’s Bumble Bee Watch. Visitors will be able to collect and identify local bees found in the Greater Toronto Area. The free family program will take place partially indoors and partially outside, so people are encouraged to dress appropriately.
For information, click here.
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