EVENTS
CHIN International Picnic
Exhibition Place
free admission
Uncover an exciting new culture, or rediscover your own at the 43rd Annual CHIN International Picnic. This 3-day event (July 1st, 4th & 5th) attracts 250,000 people annually and remains the largest, free picnic in the country. Come and experience flavours from around the world, watch performers direct from their native countries, and take part in an event unique to Toronto.
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Corso Italia Toronto Fiesta
St. Clair Avenue West between Dufferin and Lansdowne
free admission
The Corso Italia Toronto Fiesta is a wonderful opportunity for the whole family to experience the food and culture of Toronto's own Corso Italia. Over 30 bands will perform live on street corners, patios and balconies. We feature a variety of music from classical to salsa. In addition, food and beverage retailers will offer a mouth-watering selection of tastes and flavours, with promotions and samples of their cuisine. Continues to July 5th.
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Food!: Sink Your Teeth Into Science
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Road
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
various admission prices
Explore the relationship between food and science in a wide variety of mini-experiments and demonstrations throughout the Centre. Learn how we digest food; how worms digest food - vermicomposting; the misconceptions around eating insects; how butter is made from cream; test your lunch box for it’s cooling effectiveness; learn about rotting foods; understand what your food labels are really saying; test real vs. fake flavours; and much more. Continues to October 12th.
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The Hot Spot
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
various times
free admission
The Hot Spot will explore the pulse of new creative endeavors within the worlds of film, music, dance, and food and that have come from Africa with Highlife and Hiplife, South Asia with the phenomenon of Bollywood and Latin America with the rise of Garifuna culture and fusion of dance and martial art that is Capoeira. Continues to July 5th.
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Mexican Cultural Festival
Yonge-Dundas Square, southeast corner of Yonge Street & Dundas Street
12:00 noon to 10:00 PM
free admission
As part of the 175 Anniversary of Toronto, the Consulate General of Mexico presents a showcase of Mexican culture at the heart of the city. Catch non-stop entertainment, Pre-Columbian and folkloric dancers, mariachis, rock, crafts and a sample of the wonderful Mexican cuisine.
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Taste of Lawrence
Lawrence Avenue East between Warden and Pharmacy
free admission
The Wexford Heights Business Improvement Area presents this showcase of unique flavours found throughout Scarborough. In addition to mouthwatering food, they bring show-stopping performers, hands-on kids activities, a midway, amazing street performers and much more for you to experience. Continues to July 5th.
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LUNCHES & DINNERS
Summerlicious
various restaurants
various times
various prices
During Summerlicious, 150 of Toronto's top restaurants offer residents and tourists alike the opportunity to sample a wide variety of diverse and innovative cuisine through prix fixe menus. Foodies can dine for a lot less on the specially created lunches and dinners that come complete with promotional prices. Continues to July 19th.
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MARKETS
Brick Works Farmers Market
Don Valley Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM (Shuttle bus runs from Broadview Station every half hour)
Downsview Park Merchants & Farmers Market
Downsview Park, 40 Carl Hall Road
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Etobicoke Farmers Market
Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall
8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Farmers Organic Market
St. George the Martyr Church, 197 John Street
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Green Barn Farmers Market
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Avenue
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Goody's Natural Market
beside the Grenadier Restaurant, High Park
8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
MyMarket St. Andrew's
St. Andrew's Park, Adelaide Street & Maud Street
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Port Credit Farmers Market
beside Port Credit LCBO, 200 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga
7:00 PM to 1:00 PM
St. Lawrence Farmers Market
St. Lawrence Market (North Building), 92 Front Street East
5:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Village Market
Toronto Waldorf School, 9100 Bathurst Street, Thornhill
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Weston Village Farmers Market
Weston GO Station parking lot, 39 John Street (at Weston Road), Weston
7:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Withrow Park Farmers Market
Withrow Park, south of Danforth Avenue between Logan & Carlaw
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
