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5 street festivals in Toronto you're going to want to check out this spring

Street festivals in Toronto are one of the surest signs that summer's on its way, but there are still a few that happen during the spring to get the anticipation building.

From a neighbourhood grilled cheese competition to one of the city's biggest and most popular three-day street fests, there's truly something for everyone to spend a delightful spring day in the city.

Here are some street festivals in Toronto you're definitely going to want to check out.

  • Street festivals
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • May 26
      Taking place on the last Sunday of each month from May to October, Pedestrian Sundays allow you to stroll the streets of Kensington Market, exploring a ton of local food and arts vendors to the soundtrack of live music.
      Kensington Market
    • June 7-9
      While this huge street festival is touted "Toronto's start to summer," it's also a final send-off to spring in the city. Taste food and drinks from local restaurants while you explore the magic of Dundas West.
      Multiple Venues
    • June 8
      Play your part in the the fight for grilled cheese glory as you sample offerings from different restaurants vying to be crowned the best grilled cheese in the city, alongside shopping, music and more.
      Lakeshore Boulevard West
    • June 8
      This DIY street festival transforms Seaton Village into a magical, musical wonderland. With a lineup of over 100 acts from every age, genre, experience and level, you'll spend a perfect spring day meandering through the 30 participating venues.
      Multiple Venues
    • June 14-16
      Taste the best that Little Italy has to offer with this beloved three-day festival, complete with shopping, live entertainment, extended patios and as many food samples as your stomach can take.
      Multiple Venues
    Lead photo by

    Fareen Karim

Lead photo by

Fareen Karim


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