25+ Things To Do in Toronto This June 2025
It’s June, your phone’s overheating and iced coffee has become your personality. Now what? Things to do in Toronto this June (2025) give your plans an actual pulse. Because after all, the group chat can only say “idk, up to you” so many times.
Toronto’s calendar is bursting. Live entertainment? Check. Random festivals you didn’t know existed? Also check. And if standing in line for your favourite BBQ sounds appealing, you might want to keep reading.
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25+ Things To Do in Toronto This June 2025 | Events, Festivals & More
Pride Toronto 2025 (June 1-30)
It’s not really June in Toronto without Pride. From parades to pop-ups (and more rainbows than you can count), this month-long party celebrates, reflects, and pushes for more inclusion.
- Location: Multiple venues.
- Website: www.pridetoronto.com
- Best for: Pride supporters, allies, and anyone who loves a city-wide celebration.
World Partnership Walk (June 1)
A Sunday stroll with a side of global impact? The World Partnership Walk is back at Downsview Park, raising awareness and funds to fight global poverty. You’ll get fresh air, good energy, and that feel-good moment.
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- Location: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York)
- Admission: Register here.
- Website: www.worldpartnershipwalk.com
- Best for: Anyone who likes walking for a good cause.
Symphony in the Gardens (June 2-September 1)
Need an easy summer evening plan? Casa Loma’s Symphony in the Gardens lets you enjoy a live orchestra, castle views, garden strolls, and maybe a cheeky drink.
- Location: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.casaloma.ca
- Best for: Music lovers and fans of outdoor concerts.
imagineNATIVE Film & Media Arts Festival (June 3-8)
imagineNATIVE celebrates Indigenous storytelling with films, art, workshops, and even a few dance parties. It highlights culture, creativity, and community, wrapped up in one incredible festival.
- Location: TIFF Lightbox (350 King St W, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.imaginenative.org
- Best for: Film buffs and anyone supporting Indigenous voices.
- June 9-15 (online)
MLB Games (Select Days)
Nothing says summer like a Blue Jays game. Grab a seat, a hotdog, maybe even a foam finger, and enjoy a classic afternoon or night at Rogers Centre.
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- Location: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.mlb.com
- Best for: Sports fans and anyone who loves an easy day or night out.
- Sunday, June 1 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Athletics
- Tuesday, June 3 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Wednesday, June 4 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Thursday, June 5 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Tuesday, June 17 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Wednesday, June 18 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Thursday, June 19 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
- Friday, June 20 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox
- Saturday, June 21 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox
- Sunday, June 22 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. Chicago White Sox
- Monday, June 30 – Toronto Blue Jays vs. New York Yankees
2025 Toronto Jewish Film Festival (June 5-15)
From laugh-out-loud comedies to heartstring-pulling documentaries, the Toronto Jewish Film Festival screens 75 films across the city. So, your “what should we watch tonight?” is sorted.
- Location: Multiple venues
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.tjff.com
- Best for: Film buffs and story lovers.
Luminato Festival (June 4–22)
Feel like switching things up from your usual Netflix scroll? Luminato will shake up your June with art, performances, and creative projects from around the world.
- Location: Multiple venues
- Admission: Free and ticketed.
- Website: www.luminatofestival.com
- Best for: Art lovers and curious minds.
- Check out upcoming events here.
National Donut Day: Philadelphia Cream Cheese X College Street Bagels (June 6)
What’s a Bonut? It’s the first-ever bagel donut, featuring Philly’s brand-new Blueberry and Pineapple cream cheese flavours on top of a fresh bagel (not hidden in the middle). It’s sweet, savoury, and free to Torontonians to try while supplies last on Friday, June 6th, starting at 7AM.
- Location: College Street Bagels, 697 College St, Toronto
- In case you miss it: BONUTS will still be available for purchase June 6-8 at the same location, or you can order them on Uber Eats.
Do West Fest 2025 (June 6-8)
This is your sign to get outside and hit up Dundas West. Do West Fest brings the community together with food, live music, and local shops.
- Location: Dundas Street West between Lansdowne Ave. and Ossington Ave.
- Website: www.dowestfest.com
- Best for: Street festival fans and anyone who loves local gems.
Lakeshore Village Grilled Cheese Challenge (June 7)
Grilled cheese deserves its own festival. Luckily, Toronto agrees. So, you’ll enjoy live music, family zones, and yep, endless grilled cheese creations.
- Location: Lakeshore Blvd West from Islington Ave to Second St
- Admission: Free
- Website: www.grilledcheesechallenge.ca
- Best for: Cheese lovers, families, and anyone up for a delicious challenge.
Riverside Eats & Beats (June 7)
If your ideal Saturday involves music and tasty bites, you’ll love strolling Queen East, Riverside Eats & Beats. It’s an easy-going way to spend the day and support the locals.
- Location: Queen Street East between Davies and Empire Ave.
- Admission: Free. More info here.
- Website: www.riverside-to.com
- Best for: Foodies, families, and weekend wanderers.
Toronto Comic Arts Festival – TCAF (June 7-8)
Love comics? Graphic novels? Quirky indie art? If so, TCAF is your playground. Meet artists, grab cool prints, and nerd out with people who get it.
- Location: Mattamy Athletic Centre (50 Carlton St, Toronto)
- Admission: Free
- Website: www.torontocomics.com
- Best for: Comic fans, collectors, and anyone who loves a good zine table.
NXNE 2025 (June 11-15)
Over 300 emerging bands will be playing across Toronto’s best venues. NXNE is your chance to catch “the next big thing” before they’re headlining arenas.
- Location: Multiple venues
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.nxne.com
- Best for: Music lovers hunting for new sounds.
Kampai Sake Festival 2025 (June 12)
Kampai is back with over 200 sake samples plus bites from top local restaurants. Pro tip: come with an appetite and leave with a new favourite bottle.
- Location: The Wychwood Barns (601 Christie Street Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.sakeinstituteofontario.com
- Best for: Sake enthusiasts and foodies looking for a fun-tasting night.
DeRo T.O. Street Soccer Festival (June 13)
Soccer meets community fun with DeRo’s 5V5 Street Soccer Festival. Expect games, live music, food vendors, and a whole lot of FIFA 2026 buzz. Plus, it’s all in support of local youth programs.
- Location: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen street West, Toronto)
- Admission: Register here.
- Website: www.dwaynederosario.com
- Best for: Soccer fans, families, and anyone who loves a lively street fest.
Taste of Little Italy (June 13-15)
Taste of Little Italy takes over College Street with some of the city’s best eats, live music, and an unbeatable street festival atmosphere. Stretchy pants recommended.
- Location: College St., between Bathurst and Shaw, Toronto
- Admission: Free
- Website: www.tolittleitaly.com
- Best for: Food lovers who enjoy strolling, snacking, and soaking up summer.
The Toronto Tattoo Show / NIX 2025 (June 13-15)
Tattoo fan or just love watching artists work their thing? At NIX 2025, over 500 tattoo artists, live shows, and everything inked culture. You might come for the art and leave with a new tattoo. Just saying.
- Location: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W, Toronto)
- Admission: Get your tickets here.
- Website: www.torontotattooshow.com
- Best for: Tattoo lovers and curious first-timers.
Toronto Beaches Rib & Beer Festival (June 13-15)
This Woodbine Park festival is where you’ll fund ribs, brisket, BBQ chicken, and cold beers to wash it all down. It’s family-friendly, so yes, you can bring the kids.
- Location: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto)
- Admission: $2 per person; kids under 5 free
- Website: www.northernheatribseries.ca
- Best for: Foodies and families who love a good BBQ.
Highland Creek Heritage Festival (June 14)
Scarborough’s big summer bash is back with rides, games, music, food, and plenty of local pride. Expect community spirit, face painting, and even interactive shows.
- Location: Highland Creek Community Park (3500 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough)
- Website: www.hchf.ca
- Best for: Families and anyone who loves a wholesome community fest.
Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival (June 14–15)
For mid-June? Watch over 5,000 athletes paddle it out in colourful heritage dragon boats, with music, food, and local vendors adding to the fun. Bring your camera because the views are worth it.
- Location: Centre Island, Toronto
- Tickets: Free for spectators.
- Website: www.dragonboats.com
- Best for: Outdoor enthusiasts and fans of high-energy sports.
Toronto Flower Market (June 14)
For those who prefer petals over paddles, visit Toronto Flower Market. Shop blooms from 30+ local growers, grab a coffee and wander through garden-themed surprises.
- Location: CAMH (1001 Queen St West, Toronto)
- Admission: Free
- Website: www.torontoflowermarket.ca
- Best for: Plant lovers, gift hunters, and anyone who likes pretty things.
Island Eats Food and Travel Festival (June 14–15)
Craving a Caribbean getaway but not the airport hassle? Island Eats is where you’ll enjoy jerk chicken, Trinidadian roti, coconut water, and more without leaving Ontario. With DJs, dancers, and food stalls galore, it’s a tropical staycation.
- Location: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge Street, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free
- Website: www.islandfest.ca
- Best for: Foodies and anyone dreaming of island vibes.
Father’s Day Brunch/Dinner Cruise in Toronto Harbour (June 15)
Forget socks. Treat Dad to a chill cruise with good food, drinks, and Toronto’s skyline doing the heavy lifting. It’s quality time with zero kitchen cleanup.
- Location: Queen’s Quay Terminal – South/East Dock Wall (207 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto)
- Admission: Book here.
- Website: www.cityexperiences.com
- Best for: Families looking to level up Father’s Day.
Yorkville Exotic Car Show (June 15)
Ever wanted to stroll past a line of Lambos like it’s totally normal? Yorkville’s Exotic Car Show rolls out the red carpet for dream cars and admiring fans.
- Location: Bloor St. between Avenue Rd. and Yonge St.
- Admission: Free
- Website: www.yorkvilleexotics.com
- Best for Car enthusiasts and Sunday strollers.
HungaroFest (June 15)
Hungarian eats, folk music, and lively performances—what’s not to love? HungaroFest turns downtown Toronto into a mini Budapest for the day.
- Location: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas Street East Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Website: www.hungarofest.ca
- Best for: Culture lovers and anyone who loves trying new cuisine.
Totes Prideful (June 20)
Totes Prideful celebrates an evening of community, culture, and creativity with a tote bag painting workshop at the Kimpton Saint George! Express yourself, enjoy refreshments from Sapsucker and sweet treats by queer-owned businesses to ring in Pride 2025.
- Date: Friday, June 20, 2025
- Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
- Location: Kimpton Saint George – 280 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V8
- RSVP: Eventcreate
Toronto Jazz Festival (June 20-29)
The smoothest way to spend a summer evening? The Toronto Jazz Festival takes over Bloor-Yorkville with outdoor shows, local legends, and big-name acts.
- Location: Multiple venues.
- Admission: Free and ticketed. Click here for ticketed shows.
- Website: www.torontojazz.com
- Best for: Music fans who enjoy laid-back summer nights.
Toronto Waterfront Festival (June 28-29)
Ever wanted to tour a tall ship? The Waterfront Festival brings ships, food vendors, and family-friendly activities down by the lake. It’s a laid-back way to enjoy Toronto’s best views with snacks, of course.
- Location: Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive (Sugar Beach, 11 Dockside Drive, Toronto)
- Admission: Free; tickets are required for ship deck tours and Empire Sandy sail-aways
- Website: www.towaterfrontfest.com
- Best for: Families, explorers, and anyone who loves a good lakefront stroll.
Toronto Ribfest Canada Day Weekend (June 28-July 1)
Ribs, bands, games, and good times? Ribfest is Canada Day weekend perfection. Come for the food, stay for the live music and Midway rides. Just follow the smell of BBQ.
- Location: Centennial Park (256 Centennial Park Rd, Etobicoke)
- Admission: Accepts donation.
- Website: www.torontoribfest.com
- Best for: BBQ fans, music lovers, and families looking for a full-day outing.
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- https://www.blogto.com/events
- https://www.todocanada.ca/city/toronto/events/page/11
- https://www.toronto.ca/explore-enjoy/festivals-events/festivals-events-calendar
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