If you’re searching for something to do this weekend, we’ve got you covered! From Salsa on St. Clair to Play on the Runway, there’s no shortage of fun events and activities in the city.
Here are some of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend from July 10 – 12, 2026.
TD Salsa on St. Clair is a free two-day outdoor festival on St. Clair Ave West in Toronto’s Hillcrest Village, featuring over 750 artists, Latin music, dancing, and a wide selection of food vendors. The event runs July 11–12 and draws hundreds of thousands of visitors.
Play on the Runway returns to the YZD Runway for a free, car-free weekend, transforming a full kilometre of airplane tarmac into a pedestrian playground with skating, live music, kite displays and food trucks.
This weekend, head to the Art of the Brick which features over 130 large-scale LEGO sculptures by Nathan Sawaya. Showcasing everything from human figures and everyday objects to LEGO recreations of famous artworks like Starry Night and Mona Lisa, the immersive exhibit also includes a towering 20-foot T. rex skeleton, interactive building stations, and Sawaya’s iconic sculpture “Yellow.”
Urban Playground Toronto is hosting the annual Toronto WaterGun Fight at Berczy Park on July 11, a free, family-friendly 90-minute water gun battle running from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Participants are asked to follow safety rules (clear water only, no realistic replica weapons) and help clean the park afterwards.
The Rosé Picnic returns to Toronto this Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the Windfields Estate (Canadian Film Centre) for a stylish day of wine, live DJs, gourmet food and a runway show. The outdoor event supports Breast Cancer Canada and runs from noon until sunset.
Toronto Outdoor Art Fair
Celebrating its 65th anniversary, the Toronto Outdoor Art Fair returns to Nathan Phillips Square this weekend as Canada’s largest and longest-running juried contemporary outdoor art fair. This summer, more than 400 visual artists and 170,000 visitors will come together to explore inspiring artwork, connect with creators, and celebrate the lasting impact of public art in the heart of downtown Toronto.
Night Waves is a 21+ after-hours takeover at Wet’n’Wild Toronto that transforms the park into an illuminated nighttime playground with live DJ sets, a glow foam party, and an exclusive food and drink menu. This weekend’s event takes place Friday, July 10, 2026, running from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
From July 3 – 19, 2026, Summerlicious will take over the city where over 240 participating restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe menus with lunch and dinner options. This year, the program is focusing on celebrating the locally owned restaurants that make Toronto so unique, ranging from comfort food to bold international flavours. Lunch prices range from $20 – $55 or dinner between $25 – $75.
Lavazza IncluCity Festival returns to the Distillery Historic District from June 25 to July 19, 2026, offering nightly outdoor film screenings, live music, large-scale installations, and a curated food-and-drink tasting included with tickets.
The Toronto Fringe Festival runs June 30–July 12, 2026 across 27 venues in Toronto, presenting 123 shows ranging from intimate solo pieces to larger Off-Broadway-style productions like Heated Rivalry.
One of Canada’s largest free jazz festivals takes over the Beaches neighbourhood in Toronto for its 38th year this July. The Beaches Jazz Festival is held across a number of different venues and parks in the area, featuring internationally acclaimed jazz artists as well as local musicians. The festival will also take over Queen Street East during StreetFest, which occurs the last weekend of the festival from July 23 – 25.
Monet: The Immersive Experience invites visitors into the colourful world of Claude Monet. Featuring walk-through installations, 360-degree projections, and immersive VR, the exhibit brings his iconic paintings and the beauty of his Giverny garden to life. Guests can step inside his studio, watch his masterpieces unfold around them, and even try sketching for themselves in this multi-sensory celebration of the legendary Impressionist.
The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) is back for its 16th summer season with free open-air movie screenings taking place across city parks. This summer’s “Going Places” programme invites audiences to reflect on the journeys that shape us and the adventures found outside of our everyday surroundings.
The world’s biggest soccer tournament is officially underway, and Fort York and The Bentway have transformed into a massive, free-to-attend soccer wonderlands for FIFA Fan Festival. Watch live matches on giant screens, enjoy local food trucks, and soak up an electric atmosphere with thousands of fellow fans.
