Major fall festivals and events in Toronto for 2022 offer a variety of things to do while exploring the city’s cultural melting pot. From comedy festivals to art crawls, there are plenty of events to choose from. Currently, some keynote festivals and events have yet to be announced.
Here are my picks for major festivals and events in Toronto this fall, so far.
If a trip to Germany is on your bucket list but you can’t make it over the ocean, this massive Oktoberfest event in Ontario can satisfy that itch.
Bingemans Oktoberfest is a celebration over three weekends full of craft beer, Bavarian eats and live entertainment. The festival weekends start on September 23 and you can enjoy different themed bars and games that will make you think you’re in Munich.
Map including bars, lounges, stages and game areas at Bingemans Oktoberfest. Bingemans
This annual festival has added a third weekend this year and it’s bigger than ever. The outdoor patio space and stage have expanded so there’s easy access to food and games and more entertainment than in past years.
The Bavarian Feast takes place on Saturdays during the festival where you can indulge in Oktoberfest sausage, German schnitzel, spaetzle noodles, and other traditional meals along with craft beer. You can preorder some menu items this year such as the Oktoberfest Platter that comes with four large pretzels, eight pierogies and more.
You should show up hungry, there are four tasting food stations full of different tasty options as well as pretzels trees (with dip) on the tables. There will be entertainment lined up as you stuff your face. There will be a large selection of local craft beer and German brews to sip away on. Tickets are $45 per person.
In keeping with tradition, the Golden Keys band will be playing each weekend of the Oktoberfest Koolhaus performances. Kim Mitchell is one of the festival headliners as well as Dorfrocker, coming straight from Germany.
There are three VIP lounge areas if you want to level up your experience. You can enjoy the festival in comfortable seating, VIP washrooms, private bars, and unique vibes depending on which package upgrade you choose.
If you have little ones, there is a Kinderfest children’s event on October 1 and 2. There will be entertainment for kids, cookie decorating, carnival rides, fall treats and more. Besides this specific kids event, the festival is for those 19 years of age and older.
Bingemans Oktoberfest
Bingemans Oktoberfest poster of Bavarian food, live music and craft beer.
Price: $15+ per ticket depending on the event
When: Fridays and Saturdays, September 23 to October 8, 2022
Address: 425 Bingemans Centre Dr., Kitchener, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can transport yourself to Germany at this massive Oktoberfest in Ontario. Prost!
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Toronto police issued a public alert about a rise in personal property thefts occurring at large gatherings and concerts in the city in the past few days.
In a news release, police said that between July 28 and August 1, they received numerous reports of thefts of personal property during a music festival at Downsview Park. While victims were distracted, personal items like cell phones and credit cards were stolen. Police believe the thefts were a coordinated effort.
The police would like to remind the public to be aware of their surroundings when in large gatherings, secure all personal property and report anything suspicious to event security or staff.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.
Toronto, get ready. The annual Caribbean Carnival is happening this weekend. Whether you’re going out with friends, family or to party, there will be something fun for everyone to enjoy.
Here’s everything you need to know about this weekend’s festivities:
The Grand Parade
After two years of pandemic-related cancellations, Toronto Caribbean Carnival’s Grand Parade is back this year at Exhibition Place.
The Grand Parade will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. An opening ceremony will kick the day off at 9:30 a.m. and the parade will begin at 10 a.m. Most of the parade will take place along Lake Shore Boulevard. Only registered participants and masqueraders are allowed on the parade route itself, but it’s free for spectators along Lake Shore. You won’t be able to get to the Lake Shore through Exhibition Place, so plan accordingly.
Depending on which side of Lake Shore you plan to watch from, parks will offer amenities like washrooms and emergency services — on the east side, at Ontario Place; on the west side turn to Marilyn Bell Park where there will also be food vendors.
At Exhibition Place, there is ticketed bleacher seating for viewing the parade. The grounds also offer live music, food vendors highlighting Caribbean cuisine and a beer garden.
Tickets and more information are available online at torontocarnival.ca.
Plan to take GO Transit or the TTC as parking will be scarce.
Some roads will be closed for Carnival from 2 a.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Sunday:
• Lake Shore Boulevard West from Colborne Lodge Drive to Bathurst Street
• Strachan Avenue from Fleet Street to Lake Shore Boulevard West
• Jameson Avenue from Springhurst Avenue to Lake Shore Boulevard West
• Dunn Avenue at Springhurst Avenue
• Dufferin Street at Springhurst Avenue
• Fort York Boulevard between Fleet Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West
• The westbound Gardiner Expressway off-ramp to Dunn and Jameson Avenues (Exit 149)
Pan Alive Steel Pan Showcase
Steel pan is traditionally associated with the Caribbean islands and is a cornerstone of calypso and soca music. Pan Alive, put on by the Ontario Steel Pan Association, will showcase the bright and vibrant sounds of the steel pan at Lamport Stadium on Friday. Tickets are available at torontocarnival.ca.
Party with basketball legends
Toronto, this weekend is your chance to party with two NBA legends.
On Friday, American basketball superstar LeBron James is kicking off Carnival weekend hosting the sixth annual DAYLIGHT party at Lavelle’s rooftop pool and lounge bar. Tickets for the event are available on Ticket Gateway for $200. The event is organized by Toronto Caribbean Carnival and James’ tequila brand, Lobos. The party is from 1 to 7 p.m. at 627 King St. W.
And, fresh off the Warriors’ NBA championship, all-star basketball player Andrew Wiggins is in town hosting a party at Arcane nightclub on Saturday celebrating Carnival weekend. This is the official parade after-party and will go from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. at 461 King St. W. Tickets are available on Ticket Gateway for $60.
Drake’s “Road to OVO Fest Tour”
Drake is putting on shows featuring various hip hop and R&B artists in Toronto all weekend as a part of his “October World Weekend Road to OVO Fest Tour.” On Friday, see Chris Brown and Lil Baby perform at Budweiser Stage.
Also at Budweiser Stage, Drake is performing with Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj for a Young Money reunion show on Monday. Tickets are available online at LiveNation.com.
Argonauts Caribbean Carnival Night
BMO Field will be decked out in colourful Carnival decorations for Caribbean Carnival Night. The pre-game party will start at 3:30 p.m. and feature masqueraders, a steel pan band, DJ and lots of soca music to match the vibe.
The Argonauts will take on the Ottawa Redblacks Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets and more information are available online at argonauts.ca/tickets.
Island Soul
Bringing island vibes, music and family-friendly events to the Harbourfront Centre, Island Soul has something in store for everybody. Most of the events are free and run Friday through Monday. Dance at the silent disco in the South Lawn featuring soca, dancehall and reggae, learn dance styles from across the African diaspora at a dance workshop with Afiwi Groove Dance, and enjoy live music from reggae to soca to jazz. Learn more and explore the full program online at harbourfrontcentre.com.
Carnival City at Ajax Downs
Celebrate Carnival in Durham at Ajax Downs. Carnival City’s 12 days of programming runs until Aug. 7. On Monday, celebrate Emancipation Day at Carnival City with live traditional and cultural performances to entertain the whole family. A calypso music showcase is scheduled for 2 p.m. At 4 p.m. take in a theatrical production telling the story of emancipation and the history of Caribbean Carnival through dance and music. And, dance all night to a tribute performance for the late great soca artist Blaxx. Get tickets and more information online at houseofculture.ca.
Bob Marley One Love Experience
In sync with Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival season this month, “Bob Marley One Love Experience” is open at the Lighthouse ArtSpace in Toronto. The show features six rooms that showcase art, music, photos, memorabilia and immersive displays. Listen to Marley’s music in a virtual concert experience, view a huge portrait of Marley by artist Mr. Brainwash, and delve into Marley’s personal interests, including his family and football. The exhibit was organized in collaboration with the musician’s family and will run through Aug. 14. Timed-entry tickets start at $20 and are available at bobmarleyexp.com
Toronto Public Health (TPH) says it will be holding COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinics at the Caribbean Carnival and other summer festivals this week.
“Bringing COVID-19 vaccines to social and cultural events is part of Team Toronto’s ongoing equity-focused, hyper-local mobile strategy, providing accessible and convenient vaccination opportunities to residents in places where they live, work and play,” TPH said in a news release.
According to TPH, the clinics will be held at the following locations:
TPH said the clinics are family friendly and will offer first, second, third and forth doses, as well as pediatric shots to those who are eligible. Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available.
The city said no appointment or health card is needed, and the clinics will operate on a walk-in basis.
“All eligible residents are encouraged to get their third and fourth doses as soon as possible. As with vaccinations for other diseases, people are protected best when their COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date,” the news release read.
TPH said COVID-19 vaccinations “have been scientifically proven to lower the risk of illness, hospitalization and death while protecting people, their loved ones and the community.”
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Tan “Austin” Le and Hanh Nguyen met at a casino in the summer of 2017. Both had significant “gambling challenges,” according to court documents. Their relationship soon became intimate, resulting in the collapse of Nguyen’s marriage.
Less than two years later, Nguyen was found fatally stabbed in the basement of the Mould Avenue home near Jane St. and St. Clair Ave.
“In the short span of 18 months, the deceased and the accused gambled $500,000, an astonishing amount in that period of time. The money was running out. That was part of the reason this relationship came to an end when it did,” crown attorney Shane Hobson told Madam Justice Maureen Forestell at the sentencing hearing for the now 43-year-old U.S. citizen, who separated from his family in northern New York in 2017 and came to Toronto after meeting Nguyen.
Le pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on June 7, 2022, two days after his trial by judge began. A preliminary hearing was held by Zoom prior to the start of the trial.
Nguyen was murdered on January 24, 2019. Police became aware of the domestic homicide only after 911 dispatchers received a call from Le requesting an ambulance. Le said on the call that he had killed his girlfriend during an argument. He said he quickly grabbed a knife from the kitchen and attacked her. He also had self-inflicted knife wounds. When paramedics arrived, they found Nguyen lying face-up on an air mattress, wearing a bra. She had no apparent signs of life and was pronounced dead at 6:22 am. Her boyfriend was transported to Sunnybrook Hospital with a police escort and was operated on for an attempted suicide.
In his sentencing submissions, Hobson called the killing “a brutal, violent attack” before showing Le and the judge a picture of the crime scene.
“It was a small room. There was an air mattress. You couldn’t move around in that room. She couldn’t escape. Once that offence took place, there was no way she could get out of that room. She was defenceless,” said Hobson, noting that she was stabbed 20 times and had defensive wounds on her fingers, wrists, legs and feet.
“It took minutes for her to die and, in those minutes, she fought for her life with every part of her body,” he said, adding that Le let Nguyen die. “He waited four hours to call 911 and he knew she was dead. You can tell from the call. The purpose of the call wasn’t for her. It was to save himself. He received medical attention and recovered.”
Le was living in the basement of the matrimonial home after running out of money. Nguyen had asked her ex-husband, Nhat Do, if she could live in the basement bedroom. In December 2017, Do agreed to let the two live in the home already occupied by himself, their daughter and Nguyen’s parents.
But things deteriorated between the Le and Nguyen. Just two days before Nguyen was killed, Le used Nguyen’s password and accessed her cell phone and discovered a series of text messages between her and another man. Le took photos of the messages and then stored them on his phone. That night, Le and Nguyen were losing money again.
Nguyen gave Le $1,000 to hold while she attempted to recoup her losses. Despite being told not to gamble those funds, he did anyway. Nguyen was extremely angry with Le and told him the relationship was over, according to the hearing. She ordered him to leave and return to the United States.
The following day, Le packed his suitcase and told Nguyen’s parents that he was leaving and believed she may have found someone else. He was drinking alcohol the night before the fatal attack but blood samples taken in hospital after the murder found that while he was impaired, Le was still able to be aware of his surroundings and have an operating mind that could form the intent to commit murder.
Hobson said that while Le did plead guilty, it was after a preliminary hearing during which Nguyen’s family all testified.
“The trauma of reliving the events had already occurred, though they have been spared another round,” said Hobson. He suggested a period of parole ineligibility between 16 and 17 years would be appropriate, citing a lack of remorse and calling the confession to 911 “merely an attempt to stop the pain he was going through at the time.”
Defence attorney Sid Freeman suggested a parole ineligibility period of ten years would be more appropriate, noting that Le has no prior criminal record, pled guilty, and called 911 and confessed.
Three victim impact statements were read out by the crown, including one from Nguyen’s ex-husband and another from their 17-year-old daughter who came to the courthouse but chose not to sit in the courtroom.
“After the offence, I hardly slept at night and napped all day. I was too scared to close my eyes in the dark or turn my back away from the court,” she wrote.
The sentencing hearing continues.
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Several big events will be happening in the city this weekend, including the return of the Toronto Pride Parade to downtown streets following a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19.
Pride Toronto’s weekend festivities will also feature the Trans Pride March on Friday and the Dyke March on Saturday. In addition to Pride events, the 35th TD Toronto Jazz Festival will also be held in the downtown core.
If you are heading to any of the events this weekend, here’s what you need to know about what roads will be closed.
PRIDE EVENTS
Pride Toronto Streetfair – Church Street will be closed from Dundas Street East to Hayden Street from 10 a.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Monday
Trans Pride March – The following streets will be closed on Friday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Church Street from Bloor Street East to Hayden Street
Bloor Street East from Church Street to Yonge Street
Yonge Street from Bloor Street to Carlton Street
Carlton Street from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street
Dyke March – The following streets will be closed on Saturday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Church Street from Bloor Street East to Hayden Street
Bloor Street East from Church Street to Yonge Street
Yonge Street from Bloor Street to Carlton Street
Carlton Street from Yonge Street to Jarvis Street
Pride Remembrance Run – Wellesley Street will be closed between Jarvis Street to Queen’s Park Crescent East as well as Queen’s Park from College Street to Bloor Street West on Sunday from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Pride Parade – The following streets will be closed on Sunday:
Rosedale Valley Road from Bayview Avenue to Park Road (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Church Street from Hayden Street to Bloor Street East (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Park Road from Rosedale Valley Road to Bloor Street East (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Bloor Street East from Yonge Street to Ted Rogers Way (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Yonge Street from Bloor Street to Queen Street (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Dundas Street East from Yonge Street to Church Street (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
Victoria Street from Dundas Street East to Shuter Street (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.)
For other Pride events this weekend, check Pride Toronto’s website.
TD Toronto Jazz Festival: Queen’s Park from Wellesley Street West to Bloor Street West will be closed all day Saturday until 5 a.m. on Monday.
Fairbank Summerfest: Eglinton Avenue West will be closed from Ronald Avenue to Dufferin Street from 7 a.m. on Friday to 3 a.m. on Monday.
I Heart Market Street: Market Street is closed from Front Street East to the Esplanade.
For a complete list of events this weekend, click here.
There are no planned subway closures this weekend. However, the following bus and streetcar routes will be diverting to accommodate events:
Milliken Boulevard between McNicoll Avenue and 107 Milliken Blvd. continues to be closed until August 5 to facilitate Trans-Northern Pipeline maintenance.
Markham Road at Highway 401 will be closed from 10 p.m. on Saturday to 10 a.m. on Sunday to facilitate bridge demolition.
Jarvis Street from Carlton Street to Bloor Street East, including Ted Rogers Way, is reduced to one lane in each direction for road resurfacing, sidewalk repairs and intersection safety modifications.
Wellesley Street East from Ontario Street to Sherbourne Street is reduced to one westbound lane for bikeway and road reconstruction.
Wellington Street from Yonge Street to Church Street is reduced to one westbound lane for TTC track replacement and sidewalk improvements.
Yonge Street northbound and southbound lanes from the Esplanade to Lake Shore Boulevard continue to be closed to facilitate ongoing bridge construction. Bike lanes in both directions will be maintained.
Gerrard Street from University Avenue to Elizabeth Street will be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday to facilitate SickKids building maintenance.
Travel lanes on The Queensway between Parkside Drive and Roncesvalles Avenue are reduced to a minimum of one shared travel lane in each direction for King-Queen-Queensway-Roncesvalles TTC track replacement and road reconstruction work. King Street West is also closed at this intersection.
Lake Shore Boulevard from Simcoe Street to Bay Street continues to be reduced to one westbound lane for gas main replacement.
Lake Shore Boulevard northbound and southbound access to Simcoe Street is restricted to right turn only; Lake Shore Boulevard eastbound and westbound to Simcoe Street is restricted to right turn only; and Lake Shore Boulevard eastbound is reduced to a single lane from Spadina Avenue to Rees Street on Saturday from 6 a.m. to Sunday at 6 a.m. to facilitate an Enbridge gas main replacement. Pedestrians will be redirected to use the east crosswalk.
The Sheppard Avenue East bridge over Highway 404 is reduced to two lanes in each direction for a bridge rehabilitation project by the Ministry of Transportation.
On Friday, it will be sunny with a high of 29 C, according to Environment Canada. Sunny conditions will continue on Saturday. However, those attending the Pride Parade on Sunday may need to bring an umbrella as showers are in the forecast with a high of 29 C.
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After two long years without some of the biggest summer festivities in Toronto, this season is sure to be a memorable one with a number of festivals and celebrations returning to the city for in-person events.
From the Pride Parade to the Canadian National Exhibition, the city will be bustling with activities to enjoy all summer long.
CP24.com has compiled a list of 12 major events returning to the city this summer that you don’t want to miss.
Toronto’s Pride Parade returns this year and is set to be the “largest parade in Pride history,” with nearly 275 floats and over 35,000 marches.
“We’re very excited. We see this as a great opportunity to bring the community together. We’re finding that there are many folks that this is their first Pride and they’re excited. Folks who have finally decided to come out, folks who just moved to Canada and this is their first Pride,” Sherwin Modeste, executive director of Pride Toronto, told CP24.
The 41st commemoration of the parade will also be the first to not include any motorized or gas-powered vehicles in an effort to go green.
Float sizes have also been reduced from any size to no more than 14 feet this year to prevent large corporations from having an upper hand over smaller community groups.
“We wanted to make sure that the protest side of Pride is not lost with big floats of celebration,” Modeste said.
People participate during the annual Toronto Pride Parade, in Toronto on Sunday, July 3, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mark Blinch)
“The parade on the Sunday, it’s two-fold. It’s a message of celebration, of the gains that we have made but it’s a protest of the things that we’re still fighting for. It’s also an opportunity to send a message that there are queer folks across the globe whose rights are still being denied.”
The parade will follow the same route as previous years, travelling west along Bloor Street to Yonge Street and then south on Yonge Street to Dundas Street.
The Pride Parade starts at 2 p.m. on June 26.
In addition to the parade, Pride Toronto is also hosting a Trans March and Rally on June 24 and a Dyke Rally and March on June 25 in the city’s gay village.
If you’re looking to go dancing this summer, there’s always a chance to learn some moves at the city’s biggest salsa street festival.
TD Salsa on St. Clair is set to run on July 9 and 10 on St. Clair Avenue between Winona Road and Christie Street.
The Latino-themed festival offers a variety of food, music, entertainment, and of course lots of dancing.
Some of the entertainers performing at the festival include Bachata Swing Toronto, Latin Swing Orchestra, Samba Squad and The Mexicans Folk Ballet.
Free dance lessons will also be offered at various locations along St. Clair Avenue.
The TD Jazz Festival is back this year to provide soothing sounds and upbeat rhythms for all live music fans to enjoy.
From June 24 to July 3, over 160 live concerts will be free to watch and primarily held outdoors in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the festival which focuses on highlighting local talent.
“We really wanted to focus on the incredible music that’s being made here in Toronto and across the country on a year-round basis. We want to make sure that these artists are generating some revenue for themselves, but also generating some audience,” Artistic Director Josh Grossman told CP24.
The festival kicks off with its big opening weekend at Queen’s Park, which will feature international artists, such as Amber Mark and The New Power Generation, along with local talent, including Adria Kain and Savannah Ré.
“We’re really building this up as a big party. We want it to be sort of a welcome back to a live music festival,” Grossman said.
Ticketed events will also be available and will include performances by Smokey Robinson, Gregory Porter and Michael Michael Kaeshammer.
The “Taste” is expected to return this summer after a two-year hiatus, but there are “logistical concerns” that could hamper its success.
Organized by the GreekTown on the Danforth BIA, Taste of the Danforth is a celebration of Greek heritage and cuisine.
This year’s event, however, is at risk of being cancelled because organizers say they are figuring out how to hold the event with limited street space, due to bike lanes and CafeTO installations along the street.
Mary Fragedakis, executive director of the Greektown on the Danforth BIA, told CP24 earlier this month that the BIA has been in talks with the city to remove those obstacles for the event.
The city, however, said removing the bike lanes and patios would cause at least nine days of disruption and said other festivals are “working within the confines of this new infrastructure.”
If the event goes on, it is expected to include a variety of Greek dishes to sample, a kids fun zone, sports zone and live music and entertainment.
The festival is set to run from August 5 to 7 on Danforth Avenue, from Broadview to Donlands avenues.
Colourful floats and Caribbean music are set to take over the Canadian Exhibition grounds again this year as Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival returns.
The Grande Parade on July 30 is free to watch from along Lake Shore Boulevard or attendees can purchase tickets to watch the parade from within the Ex grounds.
This year’s parade will boast the same attractions as previous years, with colourful floats, beautiful costumes and lots of dancing.
Chair of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival Board, Laverne Garcia, says everyone involved is “ready to get back on the road again.”
“We’re really excited to welcome people to just celebrate Caribbean culture, but, you know, also it’s for everyone because it’s really about freedom and diversity and emancipation. That’s really the roots of what Carnival is about,” she told CP24
A parader breaks to talk on her cellphone during the Caribbean Carnival in Toronto on Saturday, August 3, 2013. (Michelle Siu /The Canadian Press)
Garcia added that the carnival is a time for everyone to unite and celebrate after experiencing the pandemic and other adversity throughout the past two years.
“I think our society as a whole has gone through a lot the last few years and we’re so happy to welcome everyone back and come together as one again. I think that’s really something we really need as a community.”
The parade will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In addition, the carnival is hosting its Kiddies for Mass event on July 10 at Scarborough Town Centre and a parade for kids on July 16 at Neilson Park.
The roars of zooming racing cars will fill Toronto’s west end this summer as the Hondy Indy returns from July 15 to 17.
The 2.84 kilometre, 11-turn street closure is constructed throughout and around the Ex grounds and uses Lake Shore Boulevard as the backstretch.
A variety of single-day and weekend ticket options are currently available.
The event is also hosting its Rookie Racers program which provides the youngest racing fans with interactive experiences to enjoy.
North America’s largest free African Music festival is set to return to Toronto.
Afrofest will be celebrating 34 years in the city with over 45 multinational artists and initiatives to showcase various cultures in Africa.
This year will also be the first where the festival will be spread over three days instead of two.
The festival will have two stages, the Main Stage and Baobab Stage, and will feature performances by Femi Kuti, D-Flex, FAARROW and Shy Musiq among others.
Afrofest will be held from July 8 to 10 at Woodbine Park.
The 18th annual Taste of Lawrence is set to return this year with a variety of mouth-watering dishes to try.
The street festival will run from July 8 to 10 on Lawrence Avenue from Warden Avenue to Birchmount Road.
Along with a plethora of multicultural food to sample, the festival will have midway rides, live music and dancing.
Another live music festival is set to return this summer in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood.
The Beaches Jazz Festival will take place across a number of venues and stage concerts along a two-kilometre stretch of Queen Street East.
Every year, the festival brings in internationally acclaimed jazz performers, as well as local talent.
In addition, this year will include a Salsa on the Beach event on July 2 and 3, where attendees can take lessons or listen to live music and DJs.
The Beaches Jazz Festival runs from July 2 to the 24 and is free admission.
“Let’s go to the Ex!” The renowned CNE is back and is sure to be a memorable one after a two-year hiatus.
Attendees can expect the usual midway rides, games, live performances and unique food dishes to feast on.
Other attractions at this year’s CNE will include a casino, HorseCapades, the first-ever gaming garage, air show, superdogs and a farm.
The CNE will also be complete with a variety of exhibits, competitions and shopping areas to browse through.
The CNE will run from August 19 to September 5 at Toronto’s Exhibition Place
Children swing on a midway ride at the 140th annual Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto on Sunday, August 19, 2018. The Canadian National Exhibition has been cancelled by the COVID-19 pandemic. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston
If you’re looking for a good laugh, then Toronto’s International BuskerFest for Epilepsy is the place to go.
The four-day festival will feature circus artistry and non-verbal shows, along with music, magic and mime.
Comedians, fire jugglers, acrobats, clowns and more will provide laugh-out-loud performances for all to enjoy.
The festival is also a fundraiser for Epilepsy Toronto in an effort to raise public awareness about the neurological disorder.
Buskerfest will run from September 2 to 5.
The red carpet is rolling out for some of the world’s biggest stars to end off the summer in Toronto.
After a mix of in-person and digital screenings last year, The Toronto International Film Festival is set to host more in-person events this season.
The 47th edition of the festival will be complete with 11 days of international and Canadian cinema and special events.
Ticket sales have already begun for select members, but the film schedule won’t be released until mid-August.
TIFF will run from September 8 to 18.
For a full list of events happening in Toronto this summer, visit the city’s website.
Here is a look at the events in Toronto, along with road closures for Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
Luminato runs from June 9 to June 19, an arts festival in Toronto with free concerts, dance, theatre, music, art and literature. There will be a live concert at Yonge-Dundas Square on both Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a two-day cycling event to raise money for cancer research at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre celebrating its 15th year. The event is a 200 km route from Toronto to Niagara with an overnight stop in Hamilton.
For this event, the westbound lanes on Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed to vehicles from Strachan Avenue to Windermere Avenue from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.
The Portuguese community will be celebrating its annual Portugal Day on Saturday. Lansdowne Avenue will be closed between Bloor Street West to College Street from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.
South Etobicoke is hosting a Grilled Cheese Challenge Festival where people can offer their take on the best grilled cheese rated by best tasting, most unique and best gourmet. There will also be live music, entertainment, specialty drinks and a beer garden.
Lake Shore Boulevard West will be closed to vehicles for this event between Seventh and Second Streets from 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday.
Foodalicious runs from Friday (5 p.m. to 11 p.m.), Saturday (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 9 p.m.) at Downsview Park. The event will have food trucks and vendors, a craft beer village, live music, games and a kids zone.
Queens Park Crescent East and West, from College Street to Bloor Street West, will be closed to vehicles from 12:01 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday for the Run for Women event in support of the department of psychiatry at Women’s College Hospital.
Word on the Street festival is an annual celebration of storytelling, ideas, reading, writing and literacy and an event to discover books by Canadian and Indigenous authors.
Queens Park Crescent East and West, from Wellesley Street West to Bloor Street West, will also be closed to vehicles from 10:30 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Bayview Avenue will be closed between Rosedale Valley Road to Lawren Harris Square.
River Street will be closed between Bayview Avenue and Spruce Street
The Meadoway will be closed between Brimley Road to Scarborough Golf Club Road, from 7 a.m. on Saturday until 7 p.m. on Sunday.
The typical Lake Shore Boulevard West closure will not be in effect, except for Saturday morning due to the Ride to Conquer Cancer cycling fundraiser. The westbound lanes will be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday from Strachan Avenue to Windermere Avenue.
Roads within High Park will be closed to vehicles during the weekend. Limited street parking is available on Bloor Street.
Islington Avenue, from Eglinton Avenue West to The Kingsway, remains closed to vehicles until Friday, June 17, to accommodate the RBC Canadian Open.
Jarvis Street, from Carlton Street to Bloor Street East, including Ted Rogers Way, is reduced to one lane in each direction for road resurfacing, sidewalk repairs and intersection safety modifications.
Wellesley Street East, from Ontario to Sherbourne Streets, is reduced to one westbound lane for bikeway and road reconstruction.
Wellington Street, from Yonge to Church Streets, is reduced to one westbound lane for TTC track replacement and sidewalk improvements.
Travel lanes on The Queensway, between Parkside Drive and Roncesvalles Avenue, are reduced to a minimum of one shared travel lane in each direction for King-Queen-Queensway-Roncesvalles (KQQR) TTC track replacement and road reconstruction work.
King Street West is also closed at the KQQR intersection.
This weekend, there will be no subway service on the portion of TTC Line 1 between Lawrence and St. Clair stations due to Metrolinx construction of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT.
On Sunday, service on the portion of Line 2 between St. George and Broadview stations will begin by noon to accommodate beam replacement on the Prince Edward (Bloor) Viaduct.
No GO Train service will be provided on the Stouffville line from Friday evening until Sunday. Replacement buses will provide service between Union Station Bus Terminal and Unionville, Centennial, Markham, Mount Joy, Stouffville, and Old Elm GO Stations. Some buses will run express trips.
Replacement buses will not serve Kennedy, Agincourt or Milliken GO Stations. Customers may wish to use the TTC instead.
No late-evening GO Train service on the Lake Shore West line to Aldershot and West Harbour GO Stations on Friday. Customers can take GO Bus route 18S during this time.
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