1. Go to an outdoor concert: More than seventeen concerts will be held in outdoor parks in Toronto over the summer. Be sure to take in the sights and sounds
2. Scotiabank Caribbean Carnival: Starting on the 7th of July, the finishing touches of this colourful carnival will be put on the 2nd of August. Make sure to attend a colourful closing ceremony of the Caribbean Carnival.
3. Water’s Edge: Check the works of artists such as Edward Burtynsky, Jorge Uzon, and James Balog among others as they delve into the relationship we share with natural water supplies.
4. YOUNG world faces of Pan Am: Kicking off with the Pan Am games, this exhibition by Robert Young runs up to the 15th of August.
5. Challenge and Triumph: Yet another event that kicks off with the Pan Am games, but is open to the public in the month of August, witness the sculpture of Tom Longboat. One of Canada’s most celebrated sportsmen.
6. Internations/Intersections: An exhibition that explores the adaptability of transport and vehicle systems in a post colonial world.
7. Catch a movie under the stars: Up to the 19th of August, catch a movie every Wednesday at Regents Park under the stars.
8. Check out a street festival: The best way to explore a city, unless pressed for time, is to travel on foot. Explore Toronto and the various street festivals that happen here every summer.
9. Go to the beach: Speaking of summer, how can one not mention the beaches? Grab some sun lotion and head to the beach. Sun, sea, and sand – what is there not to love?
10. Truck food hopping: Forget the shopaholic and be a complete foodie instead. Chase food trucks for the best things since sliced bread.
11. Visit a new patio: Its summer. Head outside. Try delicious food with your family, and friends – the perfect menu to make fond memories.
12. Union Station summer market: Continuing the food scene, there will be more of it in the Union Station with exciting vendors offering enticing food and music. There will also be culinary demonstrations, so hey, you can try this at home!
13. Try ice cream sandwiches: Not like we need to tell you, but you can’t enjoy summer without ice cream sandwiches.
14. Try out archery: All the food talk felt like being part of the hunger games. Maybe it is! Try archery at one of the many upcoming archery arenas.
15. Become the most colourful version of yourself: Its Holi, a festival of colours, which is on the 30th of August. Get colours and spread them in the lives of others. Literally.
16. Get fit: Its summer, and if you don’t have that beach body by now, well, prepare for the next summer! Jog on a new route and explore the city like never before.
17. Go camping: Along with getting physically fit, how about getting mentally fit as well? Leave the technology behind and go camping. Connect with the nature and with family and friends.
18. Lake side picnic: Yet more connecting with the nature. Have a family get together or a romantic lunch by the lakeside. Everyone wants some quiet, scenic beauty.
19. Try kite surfing: Get an adrenaline rush by trying something new if you haven’t tried kite surfing before.
20. Read, read, and then read some more: Toronto Public Library has just opened its 100th Quite an achievement, eh? Spend a cool evening in the hot summer with your favourite book for company.
21. Learn about other cultures: We are in one of the most multicultural cities. Learn about other cultures and teach people about yours. It is a lovely way to make new friends.
22. Catch a theatre in a park: Catch up on Shakespeare, and hey, Macbeth will be performed by puppets.
23. Free flicks: Catch up on some chick flicks that will be shown for free up to the 27th of August at Harbourfront Cafe.
24. Krinos Taste of Danforth: Try free samples of Greek food and get your name among the others who will be taking part in a Guinness World Record challenge of the largest tug of war among others.
25. Scotiabank Buskerfest: Be entertained like never before, and at the same time, since it is a free event, you can pay whatever you want to, and your donations will go to Epilepsy Toronto.
