Here is our round-up of fun things to do in Toronto this weekend, July 30th to August 3rd, 2025.
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Toronto’s ultimate Caribbean food festival, Taste of the Caribbean Food Festival, returns from August 3rd to August 31st, featuring mouthwatering island eats, tropical drinks, music, and market vendors in an open-air street festival vibe.
This Friday, August 1st, the Distillery Historic District will host a powerful and celebratory public gathering to mark the 191st anniversary of Emancipation Day in Canada. Presented by Emancipation Arts, FreeUp! is a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, performances, and conversations that honor the strength and resilience of Black communities in Canada.
One of North America’s largest cultural celebrations, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2025 kicks off this weekend in Toronto, and we’ve got you covered on everything you need to know about this epic celebration, including where to party and what’s new this Year in our Ultimate Event Guide to Toronto Caribbean Carnival 2025
Toronto’s biggest taco celebration, Taco Fest 2025, returns to Fort York this August, from August 8th to 10th, offering a packed weekend with over entertainment, interactive activities, fun and of course mouth watering tacos!
This September 17th, Grammy Nominee and 2-time Juno Award Winner, Rufus Wainwright, will grace the beautiful Royal Botanical Gardens, performing live and providing an epic night of music in celebration of the transition of seasons, just an hour outside of Toronto.
This August, Afro Carib Fest, a Free Outdoor Weekend Festival celebrating the diverse cultures of African and Caribbean communities through live music, dance, food and art returns to Thomson Memorial Park for two days, August 23rd and 24th 2025.
As Toronto gears up for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, The Real Jerk is serving up more than just bold island flavours — they’re inviting guests to immerse themselves in the rich legacy of Caribbean rum at the Angostura Rum Tasting, happening Tuesday, July 30 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at their home location: 842…
This weekend, on July 18th, Lavazza hosts the world premiere of Nuvola—an Open Project for the City at the Lavazza IncluCity Festival in Toronto’s Distillery District.