THINGS TO DO Archives

Feb. 23: Join webinar on Metrolinx’s Don Valley layover

Don’t Mess With the Don is hosting a webinar to discuss Metrolinx’s plans for a “layover and service facility” in the Don Valley.

Meetings THINGS TO DO

Jan. 24: Join town hall on new east-end police station

January 20, 2022 Streeter staff 55 Division, Danforth Avenue, Toronto Police, town hall

Toronto Police are holding a town hall to discuss the design of their new 55 Division Station, planned for 1627 Danforth Ave.

*FEATURED Meetings THINGS TO DO

Dec. 8: Find out what’s happening on the waterfront

December 1, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Brad Bradford, Paula Fletcher, town hall, Villiers Island, waterfront

Councillor Brad Bradford and Paula Fletcher are hosting an online town hall meeting on the waterfront’s big construction projects.

*FEATURED Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Dec. 11–12: Return to the Leslieville Flea holiday market

November 27, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Leslieville Flea

The Leslieville Flea’s holiday markets is back. The two-day event is indoors at the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre at 870 Queen St. E.

Giving THINGS TO DO

Dec. 11: Donate basic necessities in Rotary drive

November 27, 2021December 3, 2021 Streeter staff Danforth Avenue, Eastminster United Church, Jackman Avenue, Toronto East Rotary Club

The Toronto East Rotary Club is collecting necessities for people using food banks, shelters, drop-in centres or Out of the Cold.

Shows & Sales THINGS TO DO

Dec. 5: Go holiday shopping at Riverside market

November 21, 2021November 28, 2021 Streeter staff market, Queen Street East, Riverside Common Park

The Holiday Edition of the Riverside Common Market featuring local vendors is taking place Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For Kids Health & Fitness THINGS TO DO

Nov. 29: Attend town hall about kids’ vaccine online

November 15, 2021November 27, 2021 Streeter staff Cressy, Michael Garron Hospital, Paula Fletcher, town hall, vaccine

Toronto-Danforth councillor Paula Fletcher is hosting a virtual town hall on kids’ vaccines on Nov. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m.

Exhibits THINGS TO DO

Nov. 24–Dec. 15: View the PaykanArtCar

November 10, 2021November 17, 2021 Streeter staff Exhibit, Gerrard Street East, human rights

The PaykanArtCar is exhibiting at 1956 Gerrard St. E. from Nov. 24 to Dec.15 to draw attention to human rights abuses in Iran.

NEWS THINGS TO DO

Nov. 11: Remember virtually at Centennial College commemoration

October 29, 2021November 10, 2021 Streeter staff Centennial College, Malcolm Kelly, Remembrance Day

The public is invited to view Centennial College’s Remembrance Day service which will be broadcast Nov. 11 starting at 10:15 a.m.

THINGS TO DO

Nov. 11: Attend Remembrance Day service in East York

October 28, 2021November 10, 2021 Streeter staff East York Civic Centre, Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day services are being held across Toronto at six locations, including in the east end at the East York Civic Centre.

Presentations & Workshops THINGS TO DO

Nov. 4–7: Attend the EcoFair online

October 21, 2021October 27, 2021 Streeter staff Artscape Wychwood Barns, EcoFair

EcoFair Toronto is back online for the second year with four days full of virtual engagement and events for all ages.

*FEATURED Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 1: Don’t throw your jack-o-lanterns out

October 19, 2021November 4, 2021 Streeter staff jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin, pumpkin parade, pumpkins

Instead of throwing your jack-o-lanterns out after the Halloween festivities, why not show them off in a local pumpkins parade?

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Nov. 1: Join the east-end pumpkin parades

October 18, 2021November 4, 2021 Streeter staff Dentonia Park, East Lynn Park, jack-o-lanterns, Leslie Grove Park, pumpkin parade, pumpkins, Withrow Park

The popular pumpkin parades are back. Instead of throwing your jack-o-lanterns out after Halloween, bring it to the park on Nov. 1.