Canada Day At Downsview Park (July 1st)
We can’t wait for you to join us on Canada Day, July 1 for our annual festival! See you at the Festival Terrace!
We’ll have live entertainment, games for kids, inflatables, vendors and so much more! All for FREE. So, bring your friends, family and neighbours out for an amazing afternoon and evening.
Did we mention that there’ll be fireworks and food trucks too?
Toronto Outdoor Art Fest (July 7th-9th)
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is the charitable non-profit organization behind Canada’s largest and longest-running annual contemporary art fair. Established in 1961 to connect Canadian artists directly to the public, TOAF showcases 400+ emerging and established visual artists, including painters, photographers, sculptors and artists working in ceramics, textiles, jewellery and more. The event brings together 150,000 art lovers and enthusiasts who spend over 2 million dollars on art during the Fair. This free public event takes place every July – rain or shine – at Nathan Phillips Square in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Fair offers something for everyone: talks, tours, digital studio visits, curated collections, kids workshops, live painting, dance, music, art installations and food and drink experiences.
An annual 3-day event celebrating the city’s buzzing wine culture with a chance to try wines from all around the world.
AFROFEST is the largest free African Music Festival in North America.Through our programming over the years, AFROFEST has become one of the most important African cultural organizations in Canada. We present multicultural events and initiatives that aim at celebrating the beauty and diversity of African cultural heritage and reducing or eliminating anti-Black racism in Canada.Key Points About AFROFEST 2023:
Movies Under The Stars (July 11th-August 31st)
Movies Under the Stars returns to Downsview Park this year! Our 7th annual movie program will be taking place by the lake.
Movies Under the Stars 2023 Schedule:
Tuesday, July 11 – The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Thursday, July 27 – Top Gun: Maverick
Wednesday, August 9 – Strange World
Friday, August 18 – Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
Thursday, August 31 – Nostalgia Night (Stay tuned for more details on this special night where you get to vote for your favourite 80s movie!)
Toronto Honda Indy (July 14th-16th)
Start your engines and get ready to watch cars rip around the track at the return of the Honda Indy!
The Honda Indy Toronto features a 2.84 km (1.755 mile), 11-turn temporary street course located in downtown Toronto, Ontario. The track is constructed throughout and around Exhibition Place grounds and utilizes Lake Shore Boulevard as the backstretch.
Taste Of The Middle East (July 14th-16th)
Through our events and programs, we let Toronto’s diversity shine.
We allow for newcomers to maintain a connection to their own culture & to learn more about new ones. We allow youth to feel pride in their own heritage and to feel like they belong. We increase awareness about the importance of protecting culture and diversity.
From culture to dance to music to food, you can explore and taste the middle east at this great event.
Calling all culture enthusiasts, music lovers, and foodies! Experience the rich colors, captivating rhythms, and mouthwatering flavors of Brazil at BrazilFest 2023. From July 21st to 23rd, prepare for a weekend of non-stop festivities that will leave you mesmerized.
Start the celebration on Friday, July 21st, at THE AXIS CLUB with an unforgettable night of Brazilianmusic and dance. Then, on Saturday and Sunday, July 22nd-23rd, head over to Earlscourt Park for a lively celebration of Brazilian culture. Rain or shine, we guarantee an incredible experience for the whole family.
Indulge in authentic Brazilian cuisine, from savory feijoada to sweet brigadeiros, and let your taste buds savor the flavors of Brazil. Connect with fellow festival-goers, soak up the lively atmosphere, and make lasting memories at BrazilFest 2023. This is your chance to travel to Brazil without leaving Toronto!
OssFest returns for its 6th edition of a pedestrian take over of the Ossington Strip between Dundas St W and Queen St W.
The day will start of with a health and wellness feature in the morning, followed by artisans and local businesses showcasing their goods all day.
OssFest will have over 25 extended patios alongside music and entertainment programming all day and into the evening.
It is family friendly, dog friendly, and is a fantastic way to celebrate the neighbourhood and Toronto! And people talk about it all year, excited for the next.
Summers in Toronto are music season! From Weezer to Billy Talent to Beyonce there is something for everyone this July.
Escape The Heat With Some Great Movies Coming To Netflix Canada
As the warm weather starts to smother us, beat the heat with these great new additions to Netflix Canada in July.
Did you know that you can explore Toronto’s history for free all year round? Take a tour of one of these museums and beat the heat this summer.