There’s plenty to do all across Etobicoke this summer and early fall. Take a look at what’s upcoming and plan a date with the family!
June 27 to July 1
Toronto Ribfest (Central)
Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd.
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Rotary Etobicoke invites you to kick off your summer at the 15th annual Toronto Ribfest, with two stages for live music and entertainment, free KidZone activities and a midway.
Free admission, food prices vary
June 28
Fusion of Taste Festival (North)
Albion Islington Square, 925 Albion Rd.
Noon to 10:30 p.m.
Bollywood dancing, fashion shows, Punjabi bands, what more could we ask for? There’s also tons of activities for children and a range of food options.
Free Admission
Wednesday July 9 and 23, Aug. 6
Applewood Homestead’s Twilight Concerts In-The-Park (Central)
Broadacres Park, 115 Wareside Rd.
7 p.m.
Take in summer concerts with local musical ensembles like Etobicoke Community Concert Band, Military Pipes & Drums and the Toronto All-Star Band.
Free admission
Volunteers still needed. Call 416-622-4124
July 14 to Aug. 7
IMPACT 2014 Juried Art Exhibition (Central)
Neilson Park Creative Centre, 56 Neilson Dr.
Don’t miss the chance catch local and regional artwork in this competition and gallery show. Deadline for competing artists is July 8.
Free admission to view gallery, $35 to enter into competition
July 19
Lakeshore West Music Fest (South)
Various locations
6 to 11 p.m.
The indoor/outdoor event was such a hit last year that it’s back, with more venues and more great music.
Some free shows, some are paid entry
July 27, Aug. 1 to 3
Humber River Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet (Central)
Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W.
7 p.m.
Enjoy a warm summer night play by a professional tour company in an intimate outdoor environment.
Suggested donation $20
August (exact date TBA)
Rexdale Giant Tiger’s Movie Under the Stars (North)
Kipling Plaza, 2141 Kipling Ave.
Join local families at the parking-lot-turned-outdoor-theatre. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy the show!
Free admission, donating to Salvation Army suggested
416-747-8084
Aug. 1
LAMP Streetbana (South)
LAMP Community Health Centre, 185 Fifth St.
3 to 7 p.m.
Celebrating the community spirit by the lake Caribbean style. Caribana themed music and dancing, food, basketball and more.
Free admission
416-252-6471
Aug. 1 to 4
Lakeshore Mardi Gras (South)
Colonel Sam Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd W.
Various times
No need to fly out to New Orleans, just head down to this open-air festival this summer to enjoy an authentic experience of Mardi Gras. With live music (Dixie, Jazz, and Blues) and a variety of food and games the whole family will enjoy.
Free admission
Aug. 9
Humber Bay Shores Waterfront Festival (South)
Humber Bay Shores, Marine Parade and Waterfront Dr.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
A great family event featuring bouncy castles, food trucks and live music.
Free Admission
Aug. 9 to 10
Jerkfest (Central)
Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Come indulge in some of the best jerk chicken Toronto has to offer. Cooking competitions, workshops, kid’s zone and more.
Free admission
Aug. 16 to 17
Stan Palmateer’s tennis marathon for Heart and Stroke Foundation (South)
Mimico Tennis Club, 29 George St.
Try your hand against a pro tennis player, all for a good cause. Palmateer plays in a doubles match for 24 hours straight, from noon Saturday to noon Sunday, with three new players joining him each hour.
By donation
Aug. 23
Flavours of Ukraine (Central)
Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd.
All day
Celebrate everything Ukraine with food and entertainment. Check out different vendors, stage concerts or dance the night away at the evening social.
Admission by donation
ucctoronto.ca or call 416-323-4772
Aug. 24
BAPS Charities Walk (North)
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, 61 Claireville Dr.
9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk
Join BAPS Charities in its effort to raise funds to SickKids hospital at this annual walk. Participate by walking, sponsoring, or donating to the cause.
Aug. 30
World Peace Prayer (North)
BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, 61 Claireville Dr.
8 a.m.
The entire community is invited to this traditional all-day event to pray for peace in the world, in our communities, in Etobicoke, and our families.
Free admission
416-798-2277
Sept. 4
Corn Roast and Heritage Fair (Central)
Montgomery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St. W.
5 to 8 p.m.
Enjoy a community corn roast with old-time music, a bake sale and market, kids’ crafts, heritage displays and more.
Free admission
Sept. 5 to 7
Taste of the Kingsway (Central)
Bloor St. W. between Prince Edward Dr. and Montgomery Rd.
Various times
This annual event features great international food, craft beers and wines, and a lot of entertainment options, including live music and a midway.
Free admission
Sept. 12 to 14
Bloor West Ukrainian Festival (Central/South)
Bloor West Village, between Jane Street and Glendowynne Road
Discover Ukrainian culture at North America’s largest Ukrainian street festival. Come taste delicious food, enjoy free entertainment, and take turns on midway rides and games.
Free admission
Sept. 14
Heritage Antique Market (Central)
Cloverdale Mall, 250 The East Mall
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
This market is the source for antiques in west Toronto. You may just find the perfect collectible for you home.
Free admission
Sept. 14,
Terry Fox Run (Central)
West Deane Park, 400 Martingrove Rd.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Take part in this yearly tradition commemorating Terry Fox and raising funds for cancer research. Walk, bike, or rollerblade the one-, five- or 10-kilometre route.
Free admission and no minimum donation
Sept. 20 to 28
Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanups
Various locations
Join an existing team or start your own and help beautify our creeks and rivers this fall during the Great Canadian Shoreline clean up week.
Free
Sept. 21 to 22
Shop the Shore Festival (South)
First to Seventh streets
Various times
Get out and support local shops showcasing their goods at this massive sidewalk sale and festival with great food, live music and performances, and lots of fun activities for the whole family.
Free admission
Sept. 26 to 28
Culture Days (South)
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr.
Various times
In partnership with Humber College and Lakeshore Arts, visit the Assembly Hall for free interactive exhibits allow visitors to experience arts and cultural life of various communities. Part of the larger nation-wide Culture Days celebrations.
Free Admission
Ongoing
Woodbine Mall’s Fantasy Fair (North)
Woodbine Mall, 500 Rexdale Blvd.
Toronto’s largest indoor amusement park offers a three-level playground, midway games and a fifty-foot ferris wheel. Check out the events page for free magic and puppet shows.
Ride tickets $5 to $5.75, children’s all-day pass $15 to $21
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