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With the summer weather in full swing, July is an exciting month in the city. From street festivals to concerts to free activities and more, here are the biggest events happening in Toronto this July.
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1. Beaches Jazz Festival
The 36th annual Beaches Jazz Festival is back this month. From Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside to Salsa on the Beach to Streetfest, there is something for everyone at this month-long free event.
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out.
When: July 5th-28th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
2. TD Salsa on St. Clair
TD Salsa on St. Clair is back this month! This 2-day street festival will feature over 350 performers, delicious food and treats, salsa dance parties, art exhibitions, free Latin dance lessons at various schools across the city, and the exciting La Fiesta Parade!
Where: St. Clair Ave West – between Winona Rd and Christie St
When: July 6th-7th, 2024
July 6th: 12 pm - 10 pm
July 7th: 12 pm - 8:30 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. Free Outdoor Movie Nights at Evergreen Brick Works
Enjoy free outdoor movies this summer at Evergreen Brick Works! Catch Shrek this month for free on the big screen. If you want to be extra cozy, make sure to bring a blanket and chairs. Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase through the onsite vendors.
Where: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8)
When: July 18th, 2024 (5:30 pm – 9:30 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
4. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is the largest & oldest art fair. This 3-day fair showcases emerging and established visual artists, installations, guided tours, kids programs, and more.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: July 12th-14th, 2024
July 12th-13th: 10 am - 7 pm
July 14th: 10 am - 5 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
5. Canada Day Fireworks
This summer, celebrate Canada Day by catching a spectacular fireworks show. Canada's Wonderland, Ashbridges Bay, Niagara Falls, and many more will be putting on a fireworks show to celebrate! Click here for all the best spots to catch the Canada Day fireworks.
6. Taste of Lawrence
Taste of Lawrence is back for its 20th anniversary celebration. This 3-day festival celebrates international food, music and culture. Plus, there will be over 150 street vendors, kid workshops, rides, live entertainment, and midway rides.
Where: Lawrence Avenue East, Warden Avenue & Birchmount Road
When: July 5th-7th, 2024
July 5th: 6 pm - 11 pm
July 6th: 11 am - 11 pm
July 7th: 11 am - 8 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
7. Summerlicious
Summerlicious is back on July 5th! Enjoy the fresh flavours of summer at more than 200 local restaurants at a price point that best suits your budget.
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out.
When: July 5th-21st, 2024
Price: Prices start from $20
Category: Family-friendly
8. College Park After Hours
This month, College Park will be hosting a free movie for the public to enjoy. There will be pre-show concerts, snacks from the maker's market, and more. Enjoy Secret Life of Pets for free on July 3rd.
Where: College Park (444 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H4)
When: July 3rd, 2024 (Starts at 3 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
9. Honda Indy
This motorsports festival is back this month. This 3-day event will feature thrilling races, beer gardens, food trucks, interactive displays, and engaging activities.
Where: Exhibition Place (95 Nunavut Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)
When: July 19th-21st, 2024
Price: Prices start from $50
Category: Family-friendly
10. OssFest
OssFest is happening on July 27th. Celebrate one of the coolest streets in the world with all of the amazing restaurants, retail shops, and businesses in the Ossington neighbourhood! There will be music, entertainment programming, and so much more.
Where: Ossington Ave between Queen St W and Dundas St W
When: July 27th, 2024 (11 am-midnight)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
11. Concerts
There are a ton of concerts happening in Toronto this month that you don't want to miss. Click here for all the exciting concerts taking place in Toronto.
12. Toronto’s Festival of Beer
Toronto’s Festival of Beer is a 3-day event that will feature local craft beer, international brews, yummy eats, live entertainment and more.
Where: Bandshell Park (100 Prince Edward Island Crescent, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)
When: July 26th-28th, 2024
July 26th: 4:30 pm - 11 pm
July 27th: 1:30 pm - 8 pm
July 28th: 3:30 pm - 10 pm
Price: Prices start from $81.24
Category: 19+
Click here for more information.
13. CCYAA Celeb Classic
The annual CCYAA Celebrity Classic Presented by Google Pixel is back this month. Catch Jeremy Lin, Simu Liu, and a handful of stars for the ultimate Asian culture event in Toronto.
Where: Mattamy Athletic Centre (50 Carlton St., Toronto, ON M5B 1J2)
When: July 13th, 2024 (6:30 pm – 9 pm)
Price: Prices start from $62.85
Category: Family-friendly
14. ImportFest
ImportFest is coming to Toronto this month. Happening at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, this is the ultimate car show experience you don't want to miss. Come and check out hundreds of modified cars, exhibitors, lifestyle products and more.
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 2W6)
When: July 13th, 2024 (11 am - 10 pm)
Price: $39.75
Category: Family-friendly
15. Todotoronto Events
Todotoronto will be hosting an exciting lineup of events this month. Click here for all of our upcoming events!
- Toronto Sunset Singles Run by the Water - July 10th
- Summer Paint Night - July 12th
- July TechConnect - July 30th
16. Street Eats Market: Sweets Festival
This July, check out the sweetest festival in the city. Happening at Mel Lastman Square; enjoy, smell, and taste some of the most decadent and indulgent treats!
Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)
When: July 1st, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
17. Festival of South Asia
The Festival of South Asia is back for its 22nd year! Head over to Gerrard India Bazaar and enjoy amazing food, drinks, entertainment and more.
Where: Gerrard St E (Glenside Ave. to Coxwell Ave.)
When: July 20th-21st, 2024 (12 pm - 11 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
18. Afrofest 2024
Afrofest is coming to Woodbine Park for 3 days only! Come and enjoy the best of African music & culture in the heart of the city. There will be 80+ vendors, a children’s creative village, performances and more.
Where: Woodbine Park (1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6)
When: July 5th-7th, 2024
July 5th: 6 pm - 11 pm
July 6th: 12 pm - 11 pm
July 7th: 12 pm - 9 pm
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
19. BIG on Bloor
This 2-day festival will feature activations with 100,000+ visitors participating in multidisciplinary art projects, presented by 100+ local artists. There will be outdoor murals, window displays, public installations, other projects, entertainment, art workshops, and many more.
Where: Bloor Street West, between Dufferin to Lansdowne
When: July 20th-21st, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
20. International Food + Drink Festival
The International Food + Drink Festival is coming to Mel Lastman Square in July. This 3-day festival will showcase delicious dishes and drinks from all over the world.
Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)
When: July 12th-14th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
21. The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS)
The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) presents On the Job, a free outdoor movie program that you need to experience. Make sure to check out this fun activity happening at Christie Pits and Corktown Common this month.
Where: Various locations; click here to find out.
When: Until August 25th, 2024 (Showtime at sundown)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
22. Toronto Flower Market
Browse and shop around Ontario grown flowers & plants and connect with local florists and growers.
Where: 1001 Queen Street West
When: July 13th, 2024 (10 am - 3 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
23. Taste of the Middle East
Taste of the Middle East is happening at Nathan Phillips Square this month. This 3-day festival will celebrate Arabic music, art and culture.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: July 5th-7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
24. Canada Day at Downsview Park
Celebrate Canada Day at Downsview Park! Taking place on July 1st, enjoy live entertainment, kid-friendly games, inflatables, vendors, fireworks and delicious food!
Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5)
When: July 1st, 2024 (4 pm - 10:30 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
25. Toronto Fringe Festival
The Toronto Fringe Festival is set to take place from July 3rd to 14th. This is Ontario's largest performance festival and features 77 shows at 16 venues across Toronto, including comedy, drama, musicals, dance, storytelling, and more.
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out.
When: July 3rd-14th, 2024
Price: Free-$
Category: Family-friendly
26. WineFest
WineFest is coming to downtown Toronto this month and you don’t want to miss it. This annual 3-day event celebrates the city’s wine culture, where you’ll get to try wines from all over the world.
Where: Roundhouse Park (255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3M9)
When: July 5th-7th, 2024
July 5th: 6 pm – 9 pm
July 6th: 1 pm – 4 pm
July 6th: 6 pm – 9 pm
July 7th: 1 pm – 4 pm
Price: Prices start at $74.46
Category: Date/Friends
27. Craft Beer Fest
Join Evergreen Brick Works' first ever Craft Beer Fest. Happening this month, this 1-day event will feature a diverse sampling of artisanal, eco-friendly beers, engaging seminars, busker style music, amazing food, and much more.
Where: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4W 3X8)
When: July 14th, 2024 (12 pm - 8 pm)
Price: Prices start at $43.63
Category: Family-friendly
28. Catch the 2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics starts this month. From July 26th to August 11th, cheer on your favourite team and athletes at a variety of sports bars in Toronto.
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