Toronto Waterfront Community

06/20/2026

It's that time of year again 🎶🌿

Summer Music in the Garden returns for its 25th season, filling the Toronto Music Garden with 20 free live performances all summer long.

You can expect everything from classical and jazz to folk, global music and boundary-pushing collaborations performed by celebrated Canadian and international artists. All set against one of the city’s most iconic summer backdrops by the water.

📍 Toronto Music Garden
📅 June 21 – August 27
🕓 Thursdays at 7pm & Sundays at 4pm

🔗 Check out the full lineup: https://harbourfrontcentre.com/series/summer-music-in-the-garden/

It's that time of year again 🎶🌿

Summer Music in the Garden returns for its 25th season, filling the Toronto Music Garden with 20 free live performances all summer long.

You can expect everything from classical and jazz to folk, global music and boundary-pushing collaborations performed by celebrated Canadian and international artists. All set against one of the city’s most iconic summer backdrops by the water.

📍 Toronto Music Garden
📅 June 21 – August 27
🕓 Thursdays at 7pm & Sundays at 4pm
🔗 Check out the full lineup: https://harbourfrontcentre.com/series/summer-music-in-the-garden/

06/20/2026

The Indigenous Arts Festival is today!

Visit Biidaasige Park and join this free, family-friendly celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month. It features traditional and contemporary music, dance, artisan markets and culinary experiences of the First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Turtle Island.

Shop handmade crafts and artwork.

Stay into the evening for live musical performances as the celebration continues into the night with performances by Susan Aglukark, Derek Miller, Lacey Hill, the Manitou Mkwa Singers, and the Missisaguas of the Credit First Nation Youth Empowerment Group.

📆 June 20 | 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
📍 Biidaasige Park – 51 Commissioners St.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/indigenous-arts-festival/

06/18/2026

Canada Soccer House is THE place to watch the games in Toronto ⚽️

✅ Located on Toronto's waterfront (psst, only a 10-minute walk from Union Station)
✅ Two match viewing areas
✅ Delicious food, drinks, and amazing brand activations

Details:
📍 235 Queens Quay W, Harbourfront Centre
💛 Free to attend, but pre-registration is encouraged

Canada Soccer House is presented by GE Appliances

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3SFqHxR

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Toronto’s most affordable food market is returning to the waterfront this week and weekend 👏👏

Check out the Underground Night Market, where all food and drink is $10 or less.

Located at Bathurst Quay Commons, 1 Eireann Quay

Dates and Times:
✨June 17, 18, 19, and 20 from 5-11 PM

Learn more here: https://www.waterfrontbia.com/events/underground-night-market

05/08/2026

The Bentway Studio - Saturday, May 9 • 2 PM - 3:30 PM
55 Fort York Blvd., Toronto, ON M5V 4B3

West Block/Staging Grounds Opening - Artist Talk & Neighbourhood Walk

This guided experience, led by members of The Bentway team and the artists, invites you to gather, explore, and connect across the neighbourhood.

What To Expect:
- The approximate distance of the walking tour is 1km. The route is wheelchair accessible. Please dress accordingly in appropriate footwear. For questions about accessibility at this event, please email: [email protected]

- Universal and all-gender washrooms are available on site at The Bentway Studio before the tour.

- This event will happen rain or shine. The majority of the route is covered by the Gardiner Expressway above.

- Public seating is accessible along the route.

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/west-block-staging-grounds-opening-artist-talk-and-neighbourhood-walk-tickets-1986575129690

This program is free to attend. If you are able, please consider supporting the work we do by adding a donation. The recommended minimum for this program is $10.

05/07/2026

05/07/2026

Help strengthen the visitor experience at Tommy Thompson Park! 🌿

The City of Toronto and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) are leading the creation of a Visitor Experience Plan for Toronto’s beloved urban wilderness on the Leslie Street Spit. The goal of the plan is to manage a growing number of visitors to the park, improve the user experience, reduce conflicts, and protect natural habitats. 📝

Share what you love, what’s not working for you, and what could be improved about your experience visiting Tommy Thompson Park online: https://haveyoursay.toronto.ca/tommy-thompson-park-visitor-experience-plan

The survey will be active from Tuesday, April 21 until Tuesday, May 19. 🗓️

05/06/2026

🛟 Join the excitement! 🛶

Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival (TIDBRF) 2026 is calling for teams and volunteers to be part of this incredible weekend on Toronto Centre Island.

Whether you want to race with your crew or help support the Festival behind the scenes, there’s a place for you here! 🥰

No matter how you get involved, you’ll be part of the energy, teamwork, and community, that make Dragon Boat so special. 🎉