Top Things to Do and Events in Summer Toronto & GTA

Community Environment Days offer free compost, drop-off for hazardous waste and electronics, and donation opportunities. Check for events near you.

Volunteer to plant trees and help grow Toronto's urban forest! Events take place throughout the city from spring to fall. Learn about native trees and make new friends.

Volunteer to plant trees and help grow Toronto's urban forest! Events take place throughout the city from spring to fall. Learn about native trees and make new friends.

Celebrate cherry blossom season at Colborne Lodge in High Park! Enjoy the stunning trees, Japanese art and poetry, and create your own haiku.

Experience "Bizaanigaabawi" by Nadya Kwandibens at Riverdale Hub, May 1-31, 2025. Reception on May 3, 2-4 p.m., with an artist talk at 3 p.m. Free, register online.

Join the CYBEX Stroll Together walk in Leaside to combat postpartum loneliness & support maternal mental health. Register your walk & be entered to win prizes!

Explore Toronto's boozy history at the "Banned & Brewed" fundraiser on May 1, 2025, at Campbell House Museum. Enjoy local craft beers, a silent auction, and a keynote by Jordan St. John.

Experience the Parisian allure of Triangle d'Or Cabaret's Deja-vu revue. A sensual and classy show celebrating creativity and urban diversity.

Celebrate spring and renewal at Basant Bahaar, a concert presented by Mehfil-e-Kalakaar on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Array Music in Toronto. Featuring Indian classical music and dance.

Grammy-winner Bruce Hornsby joins yMusic at Koerner Hall on May 3 for an innovative concert featuring favorites and new works. Part of the 21C Music Festival.

The Toronto Children's Chorus presents "Can You Hear Me?" on May 4, a concert blending melodies and movement to explore connection. Featuring guest instrumentalists.

Join the CYBEX Stroll Together walk in Yorkville to combat postpartum loneliness & support maternal mental health. Register your walk & be entered to win prizes!

Learn to create beautiful buttercream flower cakes at Le Dolci's class on May 11. Perfect for all skill levels.

The Summerhill Orchestra presents Brahms' first symphony and Bruch's Romanze for viola on May 12. Featuring Sarah de Niverville.

Celebrate the AGO's 125th birthday with an after-hours party! Enjoy music, dazzling visuals, hands-on activities, and explore the collection. Thursday, May 15, 8-11 p.m. 19+

Experience art in a new light at After Dark, an augmented reality art gallery experience on May 16. Enjoy live spatial painting, AI art, drinks, and more.

Join Francisco-Fernando Granados & Vessna Perunovich at Onsite Gallery on May 17, 2025, for "Beyond The Line," exploring lived and diasporic experiences through performative storytelling.

Blink-182 fans, get ready for a nostalgic night! Blank-281's "I Miss You Tour" hits Lee's Palace on May 22, playing all your favorite hits. Hosted by Ed the Sock.

Kick off the 5th Estonian Music Week at the Gardiner Museum! Enjoy appetizers, an open bar, and mingle with artists and community members against the backdrop of the ROM.

Relive the legendary 1984 Estonian salakõrts at Estonian Music Week! Dance and sing along with Now in Service (aka Tarkus) at a secret location near Dufferin and Dovercourt.

A countryside dance party featuring Curly Strings, The Crosslegs, and Les Rats d'Swompe at Revival, Toronto. Nordic bluegrass meets Franco-Ontarian folklore and Irish-inspired folk rock.

Official Estonian Music Week Afterparty featuring Dumai Dunai and special guests at DROM Taberna. Slavic dub-punk and Balkan beats.

Explore Toronto's architectural, historical, and cultural gems during Doors Open Toronto. Over 150 sites offer free access, talks, and neighbourhood tours.

Discover unique, handcrafted treasures at the "Doors Open Toronto" Artisan Market at Riverdale Hub on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! Explore local artisans' creations in our century-old green building, featuring galleries, a cafe, and a rooftop garden.

Join the 2nd Annual Turtles on the Move Parade in High Park on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.! Celebrate turtles with Grandmother Vivian Recollet, turtle puppets, Indigenous drummers, and more. Bring a homemade turtle puppet or sign!

Estonian Voices and Countermeasure, two a cappella powerhouses, perform at Innis Town Hall as part of Estonian Music Week.

Mart Avi and Katie McBride bring their distinct musical styles to St. Anne's Parish Hall for a late-night Estonian Music Week performance. Experimental pop meets soulful soundscapes.

Learn to make brioche doughnuts in this hands-on class! Roll, cut, fry, and decorate your own delicious treats. Take home 8-12 doughnuts.

Ensemble U: presents a groundbreaking concert featuring the music of Canadian-Estonian composer Udo Kasemets, enhanced by augmented reality. A cosmic journey through sound and vision.

Grammy-winning ensemble Vox Clamantis presents Gregorian chant and contemporary works, including a special program celebrating Arvo Pärt's 90th birthday, at Trinity-St. Paul's Church.

Enjoy a culinary extravaganza at Dixonlicious 2025, supporting Dixon Hall's Food Programs. Sample diverse cuisine & help provide 30,000 meals to those in need.

Bandura on Bloor presents Mariia Smolinska and DIVKA on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Royal York Road United Church. Proceeds support the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.

Kurdish-Canadian Kamānche player Shahriyar Jamshidi presents Bayê Bakûr (Northern Breeze) at the Canadian Music Centre on May 31, 2025. Featuring Kurdish female vocalist Hezil.

Explore the fascinating world of bird eggs with Mark Peck! Learn about their colors, shapes, adaptations, and nests. Followed by birdwatching in High Park.

Celebrate faith, freedom, and cultural diversity at the Christian Music Festival on June 14 at Nathan Phillips Square. Free admission!

Join legendary music expert Alan Cross as he talks all about U2 at Toronto's U2 DAY on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 7 p.m. at The cat's cradle. Free tickets!

Create beautiful nature-inspired cyanotype prints in this hands-on workshop at High Park! Learn from artist Alan Li and take home 8 original prints. No experience needed.

The 26th Annual GWN Sport Regatta takes place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Marilyn Bell Park in Toronto. This exciting event features high-level dragon boat racing competition in various divisions, along with a Health & Wellness Village, Food Truck Bazaar, and Beer Garden.

Come Together: Canada Music Festival Day 1 on July 18 at The Black Swan Tavern. Featuring TBA, Life Of Exile, School Of Rock, and more.

Get ready for Toronto's Afro-Carib Fest Boat Party on August 8! Enjoy top DJs, food, entertainment, and stunning city views aboard the Stella Borealis.

Join the By the Lake Book Club at Assembly Hall for a discussion with Alicia Elliott on her book "And Then She Fell." This in-person event includes a reading, Q&A, and book signing.

Join the By the Lake Book Club on October 14 for a discussion with author Anuja Varghese on her book "Chrysalis."