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Dec 8, 2022

Weekend Guide: December 10-11

Are you feeling festive yet? Check out our weekend guide below for some christmas fun! The Leslieville Flea Holiday Market Two solid days of holiday shopping, 70 vendors and the very best handcrafted items Toronto has to offer. The Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre SAT & SUN 10-5 leslievilleflea.com Toronto Made Market: Holiday Edition A Holiday Wonderland, offering hot-chocolate and featuring over 70 local businesses. 585 Dundas St E SUN 12-7 torontomademarket.com Free Holida

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Ellissa Glad

Dec 1, 2022

Weekend Guide: December 3-4

The Countdown is officially on & time to start shopping! Check out our weekend guide for this weekend's festivities. Riverside Common Sundays: Holiday Market Meet & Greet with Santa, Cookie Decorating, Carollers, Window Wonderland Scavenger Hunt for Prizes, Hot Drinks, Holiday Shopping from local vendors and more Riverside Common Park SUN 11-4 Riverside-to.com One of a Kind Show Looking for something special? Look no further than the One Of A Kind Winter Show. Shop an extens

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Ellissa Glad

Nov 24, 2022

Weekend Guide: November 26-27

The city will get a lot brighter this weekend with all of tree lighting ceremonies to choose from. Get the all the details below: The Beach Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration A day full of holiday festivities, yummy treats, lawn games, live music, photos with Santa and our Christmas tree lighting ceremony! Kew Gardens SAT 1-6 @MakeWaves.TO Makers Market Support local small businesses. 841 Gerrard St E SAT 11-5 http://bit.ly/3V3d9IN Cavalcade of Lights It’s official start of

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Ellissa Glad

Oct 27, 2022

Weekend Guide: October 29-30

Celebrate Halloween all weekend long, and get ready for the main event Monday. Our weekend picks are below: Celebrate Day of the Dead Evergreen’s Day of the Dead celebration takes place at the Sunday Artisan Market and incorporates traditional Mexican and Latin American celebrations, fun family activities and delicious food and drink. Evergreen Brick Works SUN 10-3 www.evergreen.ca Night of Dread Parade At this much loved, family-friendly, community event, we invite Torontoni

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Ellissa Glad

Sep 22, 2022

Weekend Guide: September 24-25

Fall is here.! Autumn leaves & pumpkins please. Check out what's happening in the city this weekend below: Just For Laughs Toronto Check out some of the most hilarious, riveting and relevant comedians they could find, over a 10-day period. Various Venues Until Oct 1 Toronto.hahaha.com East End Toronto Local Arts Market Support local artists & help raise funds for marginalized women and youth The Riverdale Hub 1326 Gerrard Street East SUN 1-5 riverdalehub.ca Gallery Weekend T

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Sep 16, 2022

Weekend Guide: September 17-18

How are you spending the last weekend of summer? How about Apple Picking or enjoy one of the following events! BEACHES Artisan Market Come Visit Queen St Marketplace —Over 50 independent artists, artisans, makers, and designers. KEW Gardens SUN 11-4 www.queenstmarketplace.com Toronto International Film Festival – TIFF 11 days of international and Canadian cinema, special events featuring some of the biggest names in film, and TIFF’s Industry Conference, offering diverse and

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Ellissa Glad

Sep 9, 2022

Weekend Guide: September 10-11

How are you planning to soak up the last warm days of summer? Check out our picks of things to do below: Toronto International Film Festival 11 days of international and Canadian cinema, special events featuring some of the biggest names in film, and TIFF’s Industry Conference, offering diverse and innovative perspectives on the art and business of film. Various Venues Until Sept 18 www.tiff.net TIFF Street Festival Join the excitement and fun of the Toronto International Fil

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Ellissa Glad

Sep 1, 2022

Weekend Guide: Labour Day Weekend

Can you believe it is the last long weekend of the summer already? Need some ideas on how to spend it. Check out our guide below: 2022 Toronto Dragon Festival Dragons, Foods & Dazzling Water Show Extravaganza Nathan Phillips Square FRI-SUN dragonfestival.ca Canadian International Air Show The CIAS celebrates its 73rd anniversary this year with a spectacular show. Canadian National Exhibition Grounds SAT-MON 12-3 Cias.org Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy One of th

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Aug 25, 2022

Weekend Guide: August 27-28

The countdown to school is on! What are your end of summer plans? Check out our picks for this weekend below Leslieville Beerfest Dundas Street East from Logan Ave to Carlaw Ave will be shut down for a good old fashioned neighbourhood street party featuring regional brewers, community food vendors and local artisans. Dundas & Carlaw SAT www.leslievillebeerfest.com CNE – Canada’s Largest Fair Toronto’s iconic summer tradition is back with all-new features and popular favourite

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Aug 17, 2022

Weekend Guide: August 20-21

It's that time of the year! The EX is back, along with some other amazing festivals. Check out our guide below. CNE – Canada’s Largest Fair Toronto’s iconic summer tradition is back with all-new features and popular favourites Exhibition Place Until Sept 5 www.theex.com BACKYARD @ stackt Get outside + explore your own backyard with immersive programming at stackt all day long. SAT 12-11 stacktmarket.com/event/backyard Rosé Picnic 2022 Gather in a sea of pink and white to drin

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Aug 10, 2022

Weekend Guide: August 13-14

Another weekend of sunshine, festivals and fun! What are your plans? Check out our weekend guide below. The Big Bounce Canada Four massive inflatable attractions: a 16,000 sq. foot World’s Biggest Bouncy Castle; Sport Slam, featuring a customized sports arena; the incredible 300m long obstacle course named The Giant; and a unique, space-themed wonderland called airSPACE. Markham Fairgrounds, 10801 McCowan Rd thebigbouncecanada.ca/family/tickets/toronto Wheels on the Danforth

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Aug 4, 2022

Weekend Guide: August 6-7

Can you believe we are into August already? Check out our list below if you are looking to try something new this weekend. The 81st Annual Grange Festival a free public, outdoor fair with engaging performances and a range of fun-filled activities for adults and children. Grange Park, 26 Grange Road FRI 11:30 -3 www.universitysettlement.ca/kids-and-family/grange-festival TD Jerkfest Indulge in a wide array of Jerk food, Local and International Artists Centennial Park in Etobic

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Jul 25, 2022

Weekend Guide: August Long Weekend

We at the midpoint of summer holidays, what's been the highlight so far! Our weekend picks are below: Toronto Food Truck Festival Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer! Woodbine Park FRI-MON www.canadianfoodtruckfestivals.com/toronto Opera Revue What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon than at the Beaches…at the opera…in a bar… Castro's Lounge, 2116 Queen Street E SUN 3-6 Operarevue.com

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Jul 18, 2022

Weekend Guide: July 23-24

Jazzfest is back! Head out to Queen Street East for diverse bands, food trucks, vendors, and more. There are also a bunch of great festivals across the city if jazz is not your thing. Beaches Jazz Festival -Street Fest Queen Street East THURS-SAT www.beachesjazz.com YOUTH DAY Toronto A creative arts festival celebrating young people, under 30, in music, dance, art, photography, fashion and film. Yonge-Dundas Square SUN youthdayglobal.com Festival of South Asia Come on down to

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Jul 14, 2022

Weekend Guide: July 16-17

What are you doing this weekend? As always our weekend picks are below. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair TOAF returns to Nathan Phillips Square for the 61st edition of the Fair featuring a celebratory program of art, music, dance and food. Nathan Phillips Square FRI-SUN torontooutdoor.art Honda Indy 2022 This world-class motorsports festival that takes place on the streets surrounding Exhibition Place near Lake Ontario and downtown Toronto. The event features many attractions, includ

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Jul 5, 2022

Weekend Guide: July 9-10

A great weekend to get out and enjoy some music! See why below Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside Catch performances by Stacey Renee Music, Command Sisters, WOLF SAGA, Dr. Draw, Ian Janes at the Jimmie Simpson Main Stage! Don't miss the Leslie Grove Big Band Stage, Riverside Common Stage and of course the Block Party along Queen St E. Jimmie Simpson Park, Queen St. E., Riverside Common, Leslie Grove FRI-SUN www.beachesjazz.com Afrofest 2022 A diverse audience celebrates the ab

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Jun 28, 2022

Weekend Guide: Canada Day

Let's celebrate this great country we call home! Check out our list below for the best place to celebrate!. East York Canada Day 2022 The day kicks off with our famous Parade beginning at Dieppe Park at 10:30am and winding its way to Stan Wadlow Park. Afterwards Stan Wadlow Park will be bustling with main stage entertainment, midway, expanded kids activities, artisan market, food vendors and our beer garden hosted by Muddy York. Our day ends with a spectacular fireworks show

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Ellissa Glad

Jun 23, 2022

Weekend Guide: June 25-26

The countdown to the end of the school year is on! What are your summer plans? Need plans this weekend check out our list below. Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer festival Head on down to Woodbine Park for a weekend full of action and a FINGER LICKIN’, BELLY RUBBIN’, LIP SMACKIN’ – GOOD TIME! Woodbine Park FRI-SUN northernheatribseries.ca/beaches Pride Toronto Festival Weekend Something for everyone, including programming for youth and families to showcase their talents and build co

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Jun 17, 2022

Weekend Guide: June 18-19

Summer is here, pools are opening and there are so many things to do. Check out our list below. Select city-run outdoor pools are open this SAT including Monarch Park www.toronto.ca Indigenous Arts Festival & Na-Me-Res Traditional Pow Wow Free, community-focused event with traditional and contemporary Indigenous music, dance, artisan and culinary experiences of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples living across Turtle Island and Indigenous Communities around the world.

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Jun 10, 2022

Weekend Guide: June 11-12

More of our favourite festivals are back this weekend! How do you choose? Check out our list below: Luminato It’s summer in Toronto and Luminato Festival Toronto is back with 11 Days of Free Concerts, Dance, Theatre, Music, Art, Literature and much more. Until SUN Various Location Luminatofestival.com Beaches Art & Craft Festival A uniquely Canadian handmade outdoor marketplace in the heart of Toronto’s Beach community that features the works of over 150 independent artists,

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