Runs from June 11th to October 8th – Scarborough Farmers’ Market

The Scarborough Farmers’ Market brings nutrient-dense, reasonably priced produce, fresh fruits, vegetables, and lifestyle products to the people of Scarborough. Their vendors consist of family-owned farms, women-led enterprises, and ethno-cultural businesses representing the true diversity and richness of Toronto, the most multicultural city in the world.

Location: 1051 Progress Avenue, Toronto

Date and Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm (June 11th to October 8th)

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Runs from June 20th to November – The Black Creek Community Farm Market

The Black Creek Community Farm market hosts another exciting season, starting June 20th and continuing every Thursday until the end of November. Patrons will be able to discover a variety of fresh, certified organic produce from their fields and artisanal delights crafted with the bounty of the harvest. 

Location: Black Creek Community Farm, 4929 Jane St, North York

Date and Time: Thursdays, 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm (June 20th to November)

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Runs from July to September (Select Dates) – Afro-Caribbean Farmers Market

Afro-Caribbean Farmers Market features fresh food, produce, and products from black farmers and farms in the Ontario Area. You can also find crafts and products from black-owned businesses at this market.

Location: 1531 Eglinton Ave W, York

Date and Time: Select Dates in Jul, August and September.

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June 22nd – ARTIST IN CONVERSATION 

Join creative directors Asia Clarke & Christian Saint for the Toronto conversation about their show STRANDS & STRUCTURES. Hosted by Emmanuelle Kombora of Jetlag Africa, this Artist in Conversation event offers guests an opportunity to engage with the show’s content and learn about the artists’ creative process.

Location: 222 Spadina Ave. Chinatown Center, Toronto

Date and Time: June 22nd, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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June 29th – African Indigenous Healing Retreat

Hosted by Red Maat, the African Indigenous Healing Retreat is a yoga and wellness session that provides a unique opportunity to connect with your roots, rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul, and experience the richness of African Indigenous traditions. Open to all, this event welcomes everyone to partake in a journey of healing and empowerment.

Location: Modo Yoga Scarborough, 45 Milner Avenue #Unit 7 Toronto

Date and Time: June 29th, 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm

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July 4th – STRANDS & STRUCTURES PANEL TALK & AFTER PARTY 

Join creative directors Asia Clarke & Christian Saint and a roster of Toronto creatives for the STRANDS & STRUCTURES PANEL TALK & AFTER PARTY at Transmission Studios. We’ll discuss Afro-Caribbean diaspora relations, Black hair politics, and everything in between.

Location: 58 Berkeley St. Toronto

Date and Time: July 4th, 5:00 pm – 12:00 am

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July 5th to 7th – AFROFEST 2024

AFROFEST ignites the spirit of African culture in the heart of Toronto, one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world. AFROFEST seeks to share the rich and varied expressions of African Music and culture in an inclusive, vibrant, positive community festival setting. Through AFROFEST, a diverse audience celebrates the abundant energy of African Music to cultivate community spirit and enhance the understanding and appreciation of the people of Africa.

Location: Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E

Date and Time: July 5th to 7th

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July 6th – Colored Only Comedy Show

The Colored Only Show provides a night filled with laughs and fun; this comedy show features a star comedy line-up featuring comics of color who have been featured on Just For Laughs, CBC Gems, Crave TV, Comedy Network, and some of the most prominent stages in comedy.

Location: BSMT 254,254 Lansdowne Avenue, Toronto

Date and Time: July 6th, 7:00 – 10:00 pm

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July 8th – Money Moves, Presented by RBC: Show US the Money

The Standard, a networking and advocacy platform addressing systemic barriers to employment advancement and the inclusion of Black Canadian women in Marketing, hosts a fun evening of connecting, collaboration, and conversation at their Money Moves, Presented by RBC: Show US The Money financial event.

Hosted by CityNews reporter Faiza Amin, this exclusive event for Black women professionals will equip attendees with the tools, strategies, and connections to fuel personal and professional career success and make fearless financial moves.

Location: 88 Queens Quay W, Toronto

Date and Time: July 8th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm

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July 13th – 2nd Annual Appreciation BBQ

TimeForUs (formally know as Henningham & Associates) will host their second annual BBQ in Scarborough, promising a full day of community, good vibes, and tasty barbeque foods. Attendees should expect delicious, tasty barbeque foods and bites, vendors showcasing their products and services, raffle prizes, and lots more!

There will also be a children’s station, face painting, and fun activities for the family.

Location: Scarborough, Toronto (Register here for additional information)

Date and Time: July 13th, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

July 13th – HAIR SCULPTURE SEMINAR

Multidisciplinary Artist and Hair Stylist Asia Clarke hosts a captivating seminar and workshop on hair sculptures. Attendees will discuss African hair aesthetics, exercise our creative muscles, and learn how to make hair sculptures. Participants will be given hair supplies as part of the workshop experience. At the end of the workshop, participants will create their hair sculptures. 

Location: 222 Spadina Ave. Chinatown Center, Toronto

Date and Time: July 13th, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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July 13th and 14th  – Little Jamaica Festival

The Little Jamaica Festival is a summer celebration of the best of Little Jamaica’s community in Toronto. It features food, dances, activities, and live music by internationally renowned reggae stars Tarrus Riley, Dean Fraser, and the Black Soil Band.

Location: York-Eglinton BIA, 1761 Eglinton Ave W

Date and Time: 

• July 13th, 11:00 am – 9:00 pm
• July 14th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

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July 14th  – Junior King & Queen Showcase

As part of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival festivities, the Junior King and Queen Showcase of Toronto Caribbean Carnival, young masqueraders compete in stunning costumes for the titles of Junior King and Queen, celebrating vibrant Caribbean traditions.

Location: 300, Borough Drive, Toronto

Date and Time: July 14th, 1:00 pm

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July 14th  – Just Checking In: Speed Dating for Friendships

The Villij hosts a fun community evening of small group conversations facilitated by our unique card game, designed to spark genuine connections.

Location: The Villij (5 Dickens St. (Unit 105), Toronto)

Date and Time: July 14th, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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July 14th – Black TO Community Day | Wet N Wild Waterpark

Black Toronto Community Support hosts community & family-friendly fun at Canada’s biggest waterpark!

Location: Wet ‘n’ Wild Toronto, 7855 Finch Avenue West, Brampton

Date and Time: July 14th, 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

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July 20th – Junior Carnival Parade

The Junior Carnival Parade will be held at Malvern Community Centre as part of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival festivities. Come support young Masqueraders’ march in colorful Caribbean costumes!

Location: Malvern Community Centre & Neilson Park, 1555 Neilson Rd, Scarborough

Date and Time: July 20th, 11:00 am – 8:00 pm

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July 20th – Black Creek Community Farm 12th Annual Farm Festival

Black Creek Community Farm hosts its 12th Annual Farm Festival, providing attendees with a fun afternoon of games, crafts, and fun activities. There will also be food, face painting, live performances, and much more!

Location: 4929 Jane St. Toronto

Date and Time: July 20th. 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

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July 21st – Afro-Caribbean Farmers’ Market & Little Jamaica Freedom Through Food Tour!

Market TO hosts an experiential tour connecting the Afro-Caribbean Farmers’ Market with the surrounding neighborhood as part of Toronto Public Markets Week.

Location: 1531 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto

Date and Time: July 21st, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm

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July 25th – Enroute 2 Success Second Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser

The second annual Champions of Success Golf Tournament Fundraiser takes place at Turnberry Golf Club in Brampton on June 25th, promising a full day filled with golf, entertainment, and community engagement to raise funds for its golf and chess programs.

Location: Turnberry Golf Club, 10100 Heart Lake Road, Brampton

Date and Time: July 25th, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

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July 27th – Foodville: Afro-Caribbean Food Festival

Organized by Private Cay, the Foodville Afro-Caribbean Food Festival celebrates all things African, Caribbean, and Afro-Latin foods, highlighting culinary delights and delicious bites of local and international Black-Owned restaurants and vendors. This festival will have activities for all ages: music, live performances, notable guest chefs, and 30 food and artisan vendors.

Location: 28 Bathurst St, Toronto

Date and Time: July 27th

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July 28th – OCPA Calypso Showcase

Part of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival festivities. The OCPA Calypso showcase is a fun competition that pits Calypso singers to showcase their talents in a vibrant and competitive environment.

Location: Ontario Science Centre, 770, Don Mills Road, Toronto

Date and Time: July 28th, 5:30 pm – 12:00 pm

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August 1st – King & Queen Showcase

Part of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival festivities. The King and Queen Showcase features mas band leaders displaying elaborate costumes, culminating in the crowning of the carnival’s King and Queen.

Location: 100 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto,

Date and Time: August 1st, 7:00 pm – 12:00 pm

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August 1st to 5th – Island Soul

Island Soul is an annual event at the Cultural Destination, Harbourfront Centre. Inspired by the many different flavors of the islands, the festival celebrates the vibrant people and culture of the Caribbean through a unique blend of music, film, food, comedy, multidisciplinary arts, and cultural activities.

Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto

Date and Time: August 1st to 5th

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August 2nd – OSA Panorama

Part of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival festivities and Presented by the Ontario Steelpan Association (OSA), Toronto Panorama – Keepin Pan Alive is back and ready to showcase Toronto’s avid steel pan performers promoting and preserving the cultural musical art form.

Location: Exhibition Place, 200 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto

Date and Time: August 2nd, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

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August 2nd to 4th – SUMMER OF SOCA FESTIVAL | SOS FEST X – 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Summer of Soca is one of North America’s largest Caribbean music festivals, taking place over three days at the vast Markham Fairgrounds. Each festival provides a different immersive experience.

Day 1 is a jouvert night: an expression of music, culture, and color. Day 2 is a carnival concert featuring an incredible line-up of Caribbean international acts and stars. Day 3 features two concerts, ‘The Chutney Concert’ and the throwback concert featuring legends of the Caribbean to provide Caribbean vibes.

Location: Markham Fairgrounds | 10801 McCowan Rd, Markham

Date and Time: August 2nd to 4th. View event times and schedule here

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August 3rd – Grand Parade

The Grand Parade is the largest Caribbean Parade in North America, showcasing Caribbean culture through its vibrant mas parades and competition, dazzling costumes, lively soca, and spirited masqueraders.

The mas band competition is an integral part of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival parade, where judges evaluate performances based on costumes, energy, and creativity. The competition to win the best mas band is highly esteemed, adding an exciting competitive element to the parade.

Location: 100 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto

Date and Time: August 3rd, 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

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August 4th – Toronto Rum Festival 

The Toronto Rum Festival is a showcase of diverse Rum of the Caribbean while providing a surreal Caribbean atmosphere through live entertainment, competition, and the Caribbean’s sights, sounds, and tastes.

Location: Hotel X Gardens, 111 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto

Date and Time: August 4th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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August 4th – Toronto Black Vegan Festival

The Toronto Black Vegan Festival is a vegan fest of African and Caribbean Foods.

Location: 601 Christie Street, Toronto

Date and Time: August 4th, 11:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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August 4th – OSA Pan In D Park

Part of the Toronto Caribbean Carnival festivities. OSA Pan in D Park features top steel bands, DJs, Calypso artists, a marketplace, and more for family fun at Neilson Park.

Location: 1555 Neilson Rd, Toronto

Date and Time: August 4th, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm

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August 8th –  TD JerkFest VIP Boat Cruise Meet N Greet

The TD JerkFest Boat Cruise Meet N Greet is a part of the TD JerkFest Toronto activities, an annual event celebrating jerk cuisine and Caribbean culture, food, music, art, and community. Expect lots of soca and good vibes on this boat cruise.

Location: River Gambler, 176 Cherry Street, Toronto

Date and Time: August 8th, 7:30 pm

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August 9th – Afro-Carib Fest Boat Party

The Afro-Carib Boat Party is a magical night of dancing, Afro-Caribbean sounds, and fun aboard the beautiful Stella Borealis. It is the prelude to the Afro-Carib Fest.

Location: Stella Borealis – 176 Cherry Street, Toronto

Date and Time: August 9th, 6:00 pm – 12:00 am

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August 9th to 11th – JERKFEST

The TD JerkFest Boat Cruise Meet N Greet is a part of the TD JerkFest Toronto activities, an annual event celebrating jerk cuisine and Caribbean culture, food, music, art, and community. Expect lots of soca and good vibes on this boat cruise.

Location: River Gambler, 176 Cherry Street, Toronto

Date and Time: August 4th, 11:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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August 9th to 11th – Habari Africa

Presented by Batuki Music Society, co-produced by Harbourfront Centre.Habari Africa provides a fun weekend of celebration, exploration, and engagement with Africa’s rich and diverse culture, with live music, films, art exhibitions, and dance workshops led by Canadian and international artists. More details to be announced.

Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto

Date and Time: August 9th to 11th. View event times and schedule here.

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August 10th – Milton African and Multicultural Festival!

The Milton African and Multicultural Festival is an annual celebration of the richness and diversity of African cultures worldwide.

Location: Milton Community Park, 805, Santa Maria Blvd, Milton,

Date and Time: August 10th, 9:30 am – 9:00 pm

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August 11th  – Just Checking In: Speed Dating for Friendships

The Villij hosts a fun community evening of small group conversations facilitated by our unique card game, designed to spark genuine connections.

Location: The Villij (5 Dickens St. (Unit 105), Toronto)

Date and Time: August 4th, 11:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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August 17th – Island Eats Food Festival & Travel Show

The Island Eats Food Festival & Travel Show is a two-day food fiesta at Mel Lastman Square, allowing attendees to tantalize their taste buds and indulge in summer flavors from around the Caribbean in Toronto. There will be exotic drinks, live music and entertainment, a travel zone, and surprise giveaways.

Location: Mel Lastman Square, Toronto

Date and Time: August 17th and 18th, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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August 22nd – AFWT 2024: Student Design & Creative Festival (Industry Mixer)

Part of the festivities for the African Fashion Week festivities, the Student Design and Creative Festival is a grand celebration of talent and innovation, bringing together fashion, beauty, hair, and creative individuals across Canada.

Location: Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Avenue, Toronto

Date and Time: August 22nd, 5:00 pm

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August 23rd – African Fashion Week (AFWT) 2024: High Fashion Designer Showcase

African Fashion Week is a complete weekend celebration of African Fashion in the heart of downtown Toronto. This event brings the best African fashion designers from Africa and worldwide to showcase their colorful, stylish, and elegant wear at Nathan Philips Square in the heart of downtown Toronto.

Location: Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East Toronto

Date and Time: August 23rd, 2:00 pm

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August 24th – Luxury Couture Experience

Part of the festivities for the African Fashion Week festivities, the Luxury Couture Experience showcases luxury collections from African fashion designers, including the King of Couture and Adebayo Jones.

Location: Wychwood Barns Park, 76 Wychwood Avenue, Toronto

Date and Time: August 24th, 5:00 pm

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August 24th and 25th – 13th Annual Afro-Carib Fest

Back for its 13th season, Afro Carib Fest celebrates the diversity of African and Caribbean cultures through music, arts, dance, food, and culture in Scarborough. This event welcomes attendees from across Canada and Internationally. 

Location: Thompson Park, 1005 Brimley Rd, Scarborough

Date and Time: August 24th and 25th, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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August 24th and 25th – AfroJazz Fest

AfroJazz Festival showcases the beauty and diversity of African and Caribbean cultures through the performing arts, visual arts, music, food, games, storytelling & legends, and more. The annual festival features cultural and dance parades, live musical performances (Zouk, Kompa, Rumba, Soca dance, Calypso, Tropical escape show, Salsa, Reggae, Afro-soul, traditional African music, etc.), interactive activities (drum circle, traditional African and Caribbean dance workshop, and many others), family entertainment, activities for children.

Location: Milton Community Sports Park, 805 Santa Maria Blvd, Milton

Date and Time:

• August 24th, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• August 25th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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August 25th – THE ULTIMATE CURLY HAIR EXPERIENCE 2024

Toronto Curly Girl Meetup hosts its most anticipated event of the year: The Ultimate Curly Hair Experience providing a fun filled day of fun and education, The event will feature a panel discussion by Canadian content creators and hair industry experts, a fireside chat with a celebrity guest, activations and photo op moments, a hair salon where attendees can get their hair cut and styled by professionals, a vendor marketplace highlighting small businesses, and more.

Location: Pickering Casino Resort, 888 Durham Live Avenue Pickering

Date and Time: August 25th, 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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August 25th – Lookbook Day Party

Part of the festivities for the African Fashion Week festivities, the Lookbook Day Party is a day party vibe with Afrobeats, Amapiano, and Dancehall in downtown Toronto.

Location: 180 John Street, Toronto

Date and Time: August 25th, 4:00 pm

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September 8th – Trinbago Toronto Festival 2024

Back for its third year running, The Trinbago Toronto Festival allows attendees to experience the rhythm, flavor, and soul of Trinidad and Tobago in Toronto; this event features mouthwatering cuisines, music, and a cultural showcase at Nathan Phillips Square.

Location: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto

Date and Time: September 7th and 8th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

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September 22nd – Retro Roots

Retro Roots is a hair and beauty show celebrating Afro Textured Hair and Curls. This event will feature an afro hair and vendor marketplace, photo ops, and a tantalizing grazing station with delicious bites, signature mocktails, and refreshments. Attendees will receive a gift bag filled with hair goodies and products.

Location: Northspace Don Mills, 15 Gervais Drive #Suite 700, Toronto

Date and Time: September 22nd, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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