things to do in toronto this weekend

10 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Things to do in Toronto this weekend include chowing down on international eats at food festivals, catching an oyster-shucking competition, and jamming to live music on the beach. 

Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend. For more ideas, check out our previous round-up for the week and be sure to head over to our events section for the complete listings. 

  • Events you might want to check out
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • July 14
      Alexandra Park is hosting a celebration of local artisans, vintage finds, and thrift vendors all selling specialty gifts, knickknacks, and clothes, with live music setting the scene.
      Alexandra Park
    • July 14-16
      Nathan Phillips Square will be transformed into a Middle Eastern souk, full of tasty eats, music, and art. You'll also find Arabic art and music from emerging local artists and some of Canada's most prominent Arabic performers.
      Nathan Phillips Square
    • July 14-16
      Get ready to indulge in some of Canada's best BBQ and brews as Rib and Beer Fest returns to Yonge-Dundas this weekend.
      Yonge-Dundas Square
    • July 15
      The annual Bastille Day will once again take over the Distillery District, celebrating the French Islands this year with traditional dance shows from Polynesia and Guadeloupe, games, a live orchestra, and more.
      Distillery District, Toronto
    • July 15-16
      Mixto Festival is back with food and fun near Dupont and Dufferin. It's the perfect chance to elebrate music from around the world, with performers hailing from Brazil, France, Denmark, and more.
      Lynx Music
    • July 15-16
      After a parade on Yonge St., the Festival of India celebrations continue to Centre Island, where attendees will be treated to a free vegetarian feast, along with live music, dance performances, a traditional South Asian bazaar, and more.
      Centre Island
    • July 15-16
      Art of all types is taking over Bloordale, with murals, large installations, and window exhibits. There will also be live painting, clay-making and collage workshops, and fort-making contests for your inner child. If you're in the mood for music, main stage concerts will include Brazilian Drum Parade, Mother Tongues, Blunt Chunks, and AfriqueLikeMe DJ Crew.
      Bloordale Village
    • July 16
      Beat the heat with some chilled bivalves at Ontario's Oyster Festival! Hosted in the alley outside Rodney's Oyster House, get ready for a day of cheap oysters, seafood, and a provincial shucking competition.
  • Ongoing events
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • September 4
      This picnic jam at Cherry Beach provides a fully-stocked bar and will have live house music pumping all day, courtesy of DJs from Toronto's underground music scene.
      Cherry Beach
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Festival of India


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