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Diary of Events and Happenings in Toronto, Ontario.


Open House, Open Hearts: A Pride Month Self-Guided Experience at Spadina Museum

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - Do you want to learn more about Queer Toronto history? Take advantage of this special one-day opportunity to forgo formal tours and explore the house at your own pace. Guides will be stationed throughout to share Toronto 2SLGBTQIA+ histories. While telling the story of the Austin family in the 1920s and 30s who lived in the magnificent house atop the hill, the museum will also showcase the lives of Queer people who lived in Toronto during the same period. A showcase of dresses and artefacts from Michelle DuBarry, one of Canada’s oldest drag queens, will also be on display. - 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2V5, Canada - Event Details

Community Environment Day at Loretto College

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - Join Councillor Bravo (Ward 9) 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 bagged compost while supplies last and kitchen catchers for organics ($7 each – cash, debit and credit accepted). - 151 Rosemount Ave, Toronto, ON M6H 2N1, Canada - Event Details

Metazooa Live! - Toronto Games Week

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - Come explore High Park in an evolution-themed scavenger hunt where you'll track down plants and animals with your phone, build your own tree of life, and win prizes just for being curious about nature! Transform your understanding of biodiversity while exploring one of Toronto's most beautiful parks! Toronto Video Game Month is set to bring the world of gaming to life! From adrenaline-pumping esports tournaments to massive outdoor games played under the open sky, this event is designed for all—from hardcore gamers to the game-curious. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences, discover the talent of Toronto’s local indie developers, and engage with major studio activations. Plus, tap into the industry at a prestigious video game conference, thought-provoking workshops, and expert talks on the future of gaming. It’s a month to discover, play, and connect with Toronto’s thriving gaming community! - High Park, 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3, Canada - Event Details

NextGen Showcase - Toronto Games Week

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - Returning in its third year! NextGen Showcase is a curated showcase, handpicked by an esteemed curator, featuring games crafted by emerging talents in Toronto's vibrant game development scene. Immerse yourself in an evening of extraordinary gaming experiences from the future talents of the Toronto game dev scene, accompanied by delectable appetizers. Supported by Unreal and AMD. Toronto Video Game Month is set to bring the world of gaming to life! From adrenaline-pumping esports tournaments to massive outdoor games played under the open sky, this event is designed for all—from hardcore gamers to the game-curious. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences, discover the talent of Toronto’s local indie developers, and engage with major studio activations. Plus, tap into the industry at a prestigious video game conference, thought-provoking workshops, and expert talks on the future of gaming. It’s a month to discover, play, and connect with Toronto’s thriving gaming community! - 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 2C2, Canada - Event Details

Indie Game Emporium - Toronto Games Week

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - A congregation of local DIY developers offering their artisanal videogame products. Meet the indies making eclectic games (in your area!) and buy their wares without the separation of screens, distribution platforms, and algorithms which rule the land of computer entertainment on The Net. Toronto Video Game Month is set to bring the world of gaming to life! From adrenaline-pumping esports tournaments to massive outdoor games played under the open sky, this event is designed for all—from hardcore gamers to the game-curious. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences, discover the talent of Toronto’s local indie developers, and engage with major studio activations. Plus, tap into the industry at a prestigious video game conference, thought-provoking workshops, and expert talks on the future of gaming. It’s a month to discover, play, and connect with Toronto’s thriving gaming community! - 818 College St, Toronto, ON M6G 1C8, Canada - Event Details

Radio Controlled Boating on the Lake

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - A demonstration of radio controlled boating. - 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3, Canada - Event Details

Games Made Open - Toronto Games Week

Sunday, 15 June 2025 - Interested in open source game engines and hardware? Come down to the TTLMakerspace for a day of hands-on hacking and learning about free open-source tools like Godot and Blender. Create and flash your own game on a Gameboy cartridge with GBStudio, an open source program! Play laser-cut mini arcade cabinets! Toronto Video Game Month is set to bring the world of gaming to life! From adrenaline-pumping esports tournaments to massive outdoor games played under the open sky, this event is designed for all—from hardcore gamers to the game-curious. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences, discover the talent of Toronto’s local indie developers, and engage with major studio activations. Plus, tap into the industry at a prestigious video game conference, thought-provoking workshops, and expert talks on the future of gaming. It’s a month to discover, play, and connect with Toronto’s thriving gaming community! - 192 Spadina Ave. #001a, Toronto, ON M5T 2C2, Canada - Event Details

Kitten Cup Tea Party: A Capy Castaway Catstravaganza! - Toronto Games Week

Saturday, 14 June 2025 - It’s the return of our annual Kitten Cup Tea Party in the Park! Meet local indie devs, sip some tea, check out Pekoe and our upcoming game Capy Castaway. We also have fun capybara inspired activities, exclusive giveaways, and don’t forget to participate in our tea-pose tradition! Toronto Video Game Month is set to bring the world of gaming to life! From adrenaline-pumping esports tournaments to massive outdoor games played under the open sky, this event is designed for all—from hardcore gamers to the game-curious. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences, discover the talent of Toronto’s local indie developers, and engage with major studio activations. Plus, tap into the industry at a prestigious video game conference, thought-provoking workshops, and expert talks on the future of gaming. It’s a month to discover, play, and connect with Toronto’s thriving gaming community! - Beverley St, Toronto, ON, Canada - Event Details

Between the Public and the Private: Vector Festival Game Residency Keynote

Saturday, 14 June 2025 - Join critically-acclaimed documentary filmmaker and activist Min Sook Lee for his keynote talk on exploring video games as authethnographic and autofictive practice. The residency is curated by Bracy Appeikumoh and presented with the support of Hand Eye Society, Toronto Games Week, and the Centre for Culture and Technology at University of Toronto. Toronto Video Game Month is set to bring the world of gaming to life! From adrenaline-pumping esports tournaments to massive outdoor games played under the open sky, this event is designed for all—from hardcore gamers to the game-curious. Immerse yourself in interactive experiences, discover the talent of Toronto’s local indie developers, and engage with major studio activations. Plus, tap into the industry at a prestigious video game conference, thought-provoking workshops, and expert talks on the future of gaming. It’s a month to discover, play, and connect with Toronto’s thriving gaming community! - 32 Lisgar St, Toronto, ON M6J 0C7, Canada - Event Details