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Diary of Events and Happenings in Toronto, Ontario.


Guided Walks at Rouge National Urban Park

Sunday, 18 May 2025 - Join us to discover the park's natural, cultural and agricultural stories with friendly and knowledgeable Parks Canada volunteer leaders and staff. We have something for everyone — wildlife sightings, quiet nature walks, discovering the past, fitness challenges or meeting new people! Please visit our website for more information and cancellation notice. - 19 Reesor Rd, Scarborough, ON M1X 1N7, Canada - Event Details

Caribbean Board Games and Brunch

Sunday, 18 May 2025 - Jeopardy Caribbean Style | Island Slang Challenge | Domino & Ludo Madness | Nuff Nuff island food & drinks. + Sign Up. Show Up. Win!!! So, you think you know the Caribbean. But do you, really? Put your knowledge to the test and you could win prizes. Contests include: Caribbean Trivia – With Jeopardy/Wheel of ‘Fawchun’ (Fortune) style games with categories like island history, culture, sports, music and… win prizes! Give Directions Island Style – if you’re from the Caribbean or been to the Caribbean…you know. Plus, just Show Up! Sign Up! Win Prizes! Slap down some Dominoes | Play Ludi (Ludo)…and more Come lyme with us on the Sunday of the May long weekend. - 765 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1H3, Canada - Event Details

A Tribute to the Honey Bee

Saturday, 17 May 2025 - Celebrate World Bee Day with a photo exhibition by Craig Symonds, presented as part of the 2025 CONTACT Photography Festival. Experience an immersive installation that captures the beauty and importance of honey bees in our world. A large-scale window display will also be on view throughout the month of May. - 2003 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6R 1W7, Canada - Event Details

BACKYARD - Asian Night Market

Saturday, 17 May 2025 - Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Asian Heritage Month right in the heart of Toronto. Enjoy flavours, artistry, and culture. Explore 50+ curated Asian-owned vendors. Savour authentic eats and drinks. Shop handmade candles, jewelry, art, fashion, and more. Enjoy a dynamic lineup of cultural performances, including two exclusive, never seen-before showcases. Dance into the night with live DJ sets spinning good vibes all evening long. - 28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6, Canada - Event Details

Community Environment Day at Allen Gardens

Saturday, 17 May 2025 - Join Councillor Moise (Ward 13) and the City of Toronto to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. Drop off household items for donation, electronics for reuse or recycling and household hazardous waste for proper disposal. Pick up free loose compost while supplies last and kitchen catchers for organics ($7 each – cash, debit and credit accepted). Please bring a container to pick up loose compost. - 160 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5, Canada - Event Details

Beyond The Line with Francisco-Fernando Granados Vessna Perunovich

Saturday, 17 May 2025 - Through the art of performative storytelling, Fortitude/Fragile exhibiting artists Francisco-Fernando Granados and Vessna Perunovich delve into the complexities of lived and diasporic experiences. Granados and Perunovich use their artistic practices to shed light on narratives often marginalized or constrained by dominant systems of power, creating space for critical reflection and dialogue. By intertwining personal and collective histories, they evoke a nuanced understanding of resilience and vulnerability, offering audiences an intimate exploration of identity, displacement, and belonging. - 199 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0H4, Canada - Event Details

Dyke Night

Friday, 16 May 2025 - Explore the Fortitude/Fragile exhibition through a dyke lens with a democratize-the-docent polyvocal tour for the 2SLGBTQ+ community at Onsite Gallery. Continue afterwards from 8 pm till late at Sweaty Betty's for an afterparty featuring DJs, readers, and special guests. - 199 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0H4, Canada - Event Details

Yoga Mornings at Soulpepper Theatre

Friday, 16 May 2025 - Start your day with some morning yoga to gently wake up your body, breath, and senses. Each class will explore some meditation, pranayama (breathwork), and other grounding techniques for the nervous system, as well as move through some movement and stretches to gently energise the body. Suitable for all levels including beginners. Seated, standing and lying down poses will be included with different options and students are encouraged to find and choose what works best for them. - 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4, Canada - Event Details

Toronto Halal Bites Festival

Friday, 16 May 2025 - A celebration of Halal food, culture and community! Join us for a vibrant three-day food, culture, and art festival celebrating diverse halal cuisine, community, and artistic expression. As Toronto’s premier halal-focused festival, it offers brands a unique opportunity to connect with a highly engaged, multicultural, and family-oriented audience. The event will feature live art installations, an art gallery, cultural performances, a live cooking show, and interactive exhibits that showcase the rich artistic traditions of various communities. - 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5G 1P5, Canada - Event Details