This weekend there are a number of festivals and celebrations in Toronto, some of which are being held in person for the first time since the pandemic began.
Events will see several roads and traffic services closed over the weekend. To see the corresponding closures, click here.
From food festivals to free live music in the open air, there is something for everyone.
If you have no plans for the weekend, here are ten things to do in Toronto this weekend:
The challenge of grilled cheese
What: The Challengers will give their opinion on “Best Grilled Cheese” and compete for the “Best Grilled Cheese” award, as well as the People’s Choice Awards
When: June 11 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
On: Lakeshore Village – Islington and Lake Shore Boulevard West
Cost: Free
Portugal Day Parade
What: 31st annual Portugal Day fashion show as part of Portugal Week
When: June 11 at 11 a.m.
Where: along Dundas St between Lansdowne Ave and Trinity Bellwoods Park
Cost: Free
Word Street Festival
What: A celebration of storytelling, ideas and imagination, including Canada’s largest free book and magazine festival
When: June 11 and 12, all day
On: Queens Park Circle
Cost: Free
The World Naked Bike Ride
What: The Toronto Naked Bike Ride is a clothing protest with optional clothing aimed at “confronting the colonial violence against the bodies of racialized, disabled, queer, trans, workers, sex workers, homeless and poor” .
When: June 11 at 1 p.m.
Where: Start at Allen Gardens
Cost: Free
Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival
What: Led by majority Indigenous women, IFAF connects the public with the artistic and cultural expression that celebrates and promotes Indigenous artists and designers
When: June 11 and 12
On: Harbourfront Center, 235 Queens Quay West
Cost: Panels and the festival market are free. Workshops and track access are events with tickets
Delicious Toronto
What: The largest food truck festival in the Greater Toronto Area with halfway trips
When: June 11 and 12
On: Downsview Park
Price: General admission is $ 20. Children under 12 are free
The ROM: Free access to the main floor
What: Free access to the first floor of the Royal Ontario Museum. The first floor includes the First Peoples Gallery, as well as the China and Korea Galleries and two special exhibitions on the pandemic. A Greek sculpture of a maiden, the Kore 670, is also on display today
When: Until September 25
On: 100 Queens Park
Cost: Free
EarlyON Children’s and Family Center from 519 for a celebration of pride
What: A family event to celebrate the 2SLBGTQ + community, with musical performances and guest appearances from local community groups
When: June 11, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Church Street, 519
Cost: Free
Opening weekend of the Luminato festival
What: Luminato 2022 returns with free concerts, guest speakers and a market in Yonge-Dundas Square this weekend
When: June 11 and 12, from 2 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: Yonge Square and Dundas
Cost: Free
Mississauga Halal Food Festival
What: A festival celebrating Halah food, with food stands, a market and a mango festival
When: June 11 from 12 to 11 p.m. and June 12 from 11 to 7 p.m.
On: Celebration Square, Mississauga
Cost: Free