Mel Lastman Square - Community Events
Experience what Mel Lastman Square has to offer
Mel Lastman Square is available to Toronto’s diverse communities to showcase some of the best this city has to offer. The Square is a beautiful park featuring 20,000 square feet of open space, a garden court, an outdoor amphitheatre, fountains, and reflecting pool. Special events that showcase music, art, dancing, theatre, food, and sports are planned by our city’s various cultural groups for every season.
* All events are weather permitting and subject to change.
May
May 20
Tastes & Sounds of Asia
In Celebrating Asian Heritage month, Vietnamese Association Toronto is hosting an event to promote multiculturalism and cultural diversity in the Toronto community from 12 noon to 9pm. Info: 416-636-8887
May 26
Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Asian Heritage Month
Celebrate cultural diversity for the 10th anniversary of Asian Heritage month 12 noon to 5:00pm. Info: 416-733-4644
May 31 – October 25
North York Farmers’ Market
Find fresh local produce including strawberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins and much more. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun every Thursday! Hosted by the North York Farmers’ Market Association 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Info: 905-985-7493
June
Every Thursday
North York Farmers’ Market
Find fresh local produce including strawberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins and much more. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun every Thursday! Hosted by the North York Farmers’ Market Association 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Info: 905-985-7493
June 9
Unity Vesak
Multi tradition Vesak Festival. From 12 noon to 10 p.m. Info:416-948-6627
June 12
Jump for Jamaica
A family event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jamaican Independence from 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m Info: 647-799-6546
June 13
Junefest 2012
11:00am-4:00pm An event to celebrate Deaf-Blind Awareness Month in Ontario: information booths, children's games, music, silent auction and BBQ. Come celebrate our 10th year! Info: 416-730-9501
June 17
Yamaha Music School Yearend Concert
1:00pm-5:00pm Students concerts for students of Yamaha Music School. Info: 416-224-5590
June 19
Summertime with Resa's Pieces
6:30pm-7:30pm A summer time serenade concert with the Reza's Pieces Concert Band. Info: 905-771-9765
June 21
Concert Under the Stars
7:30pm-9:00pm
7:30pm-9:00pm An evening concert for families featuring music from all genres: Broadway, light classics, pop, big band and movie themes. Info:416-622-0825 Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30
June 26
Thornhill Community Band Concert
7:30-9:00 Under the direction of Denny Ringler, the Thornhill Community Band will perform a wide range of music such as marches, broadway, popular and classical pieces. Info: 416-223-7152
June 30
Persian Family Day
A cultural program of music, dance and children activities 2:00pm-10:00pm Info: 647-898-5053
July
July 1
Canada Day Celebration
5pm-10pm
Celebrate Canada's 145th birthday with the family and friends. Enjoy live entertainment and complete the night with our fireworks display
visit: toronto.ca/special_events
July 5
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Find fresh local produce including strawberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins and much more. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun every Thursday!
Hosted by the North York Farmers’ Market Association
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Info: 905-985-7493
July 6
Cultura
Friday Nights – July 6 – August 10
This free festival showcases buskers, unique artistic talents, musicians, dancers, drum circles and international food vendors. Each festival evening closes with a featured film displayed on a large screen, while also raising funds for local charities.
5:00pm-10:00pm
For more information, please visit johnfilion.ca or culturafestival.ca.
July 8
Sunday Serenades
7:30pm-9:00pm
Dance under the stars this summer! Featuring the very best in swing, big band and jazz acts to complement Toronto's warm summer evenings. For updates and performance schedules visit: www.toronto.ca/special_events
July 12
Concert Under the Stars
7:30pm-9:00pm
An evening concert for families featuring music from all genres: Broadway, light classics, pop, big band and movie themes
For information call 416-622-0825 Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30
July 12
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
July 13
Cultura
5:00pm-10:00pm
For more information, please visit johnfilion.ca or culturafestival.ca.
July 15
Sunday Serenades
7:30pm-9:00pm
For updates and performance schedules visit: www.toronto.ca/special_events
July 19
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
July 20
Cultura
5:00pm-10:00pm
For more information, please visit johnfilion.ca or culturafestival.ca.
July 22
Sunday Serenades
7:30pm-9:00pm
For updates and performance schedules visit: www.toronto.ca/special_events
July 26
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
July 26
Concert Under the Stars
7:30pm-9:00pm
An evening concert for families featuring music from all genres: Broadway, light classics, pop, big band and movie themes
For information call 416-622-0825 Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30
July 27
Cultura
5:00pm-10:00pm
For more information, please visit johnfilion.ca or culturafestival.ca.
July 29
Sunday Serenades
7:30pm-9:00pm
For updates and performance schedules visit: www.toronto.ca/special_events
August
August 2
North York Farmers Market
Find fresh local produce including strawberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins and much more. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun every Thursday!
Hosted by the North York Farmers’ Market Association
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Info: 905-985-7493
August 3
Cultura
This free festival showcases buskers, unique artistic talents, musicians, dancers, drum circles and international food vendors. Each festival evening closes with a featured film displayed on a large screen, while also raising funds for local charities.
5:00pm-10:00pm
For more information, please visit johnfilion.ca or culturafestival.ca.
August 5
Sunday Serenades
Dance under the stars this summer! Featuring the very best in swing, big band and jazz acts to complement Toronto's warm summer Sunday evenings.
7:30pm-9:00pm
For updates and performance schedules visit: www.toronto.ca/special_events
August9
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
August 10
Cultura
5:00pm-10:00pm
For more information, please visit johnfilion.ca or culturafestival.ca.
August 11
Voices of the Nation's
12:00pm-10:00pm
Musical Concert
For more information call 416-876-3877
August 12
Sunday Serenades
7:30pm-9:00pm
For updates and performance schedules visit: www.toronto.ca/special_events
August 16
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
August 19
Sunday Serenades
7:30pm-9:00pm
For updates and performance schedules visit: www.toronto.ca/special_events
August 23
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
August 30
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
August 31-September 3
Hispanic Fiesta
7:00pm-10:00pm
A four day celebration of Spanish and Latin American arts, music ,food and culture
Info: 416-240-9338
September
August 31-September 3
Hispanic Fiesta
A four day celebration of Spanish and Latin American arts, music ,food and culture
7:00pm-10:00pm
Info: 416-240-9338
September 6
North York Farmers Market
Find fresh local produce including strawberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins and much more. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun every Thursday!
Hosted by the North York Farmers’ Market Association
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Info: 905-985-7493
September 8
The Romanian Festival
11:00am-8:00pm
An outdoor concert with artists from Canada, United States, and Romania. Exhibits and food with traditional Romanian cuisine for the family.
Info: 905-770-8529
September 13
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
September 15 & 16
The Korean Harvest Festival
Saturday 12:00pm-9:30pm
Sunday 2:00pm-9:00pm
Experience Korean cuisine, market, music and dance! Welcome and celebrate the best time of the season
Info: 416-449-5552 or 416-302-8990
September 20
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
September 27
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
September 30
Sukkahville
11:00am-5:00pm
A design competition that uses the traditional sukkah, to bring focus to affordable housing issues in our own community.
Info: 416-932-1212
October
October 4
North York Farmers Market
Find fresh local produce including strawberries, corn, tomatoes, potatoes, pumpkins and much more. Come for the freshness, stay for the fun every Thursday!
Hosted by the North York Farmers’ Market Association
8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Info: 905-985-7493
October 11
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
October 18
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
October 25
North York Farmers Market
8:00am-2:30pm
Info: 905-985-7493
This is the perfect venue for your local community event. The Square has various levels and areas that are suitable for an assortment of activities, such as cultural festivals, concerts, fundraisers, awareness campaigns, children’s activities, art displays, and more. The outdoor amphitheatre can accommodate more than 600 people who can be seated in permanent, raised, concrete bleachers and up to 3,000 spectators in total. Mel Lastman Square has the facilities and staff to meet your community’s needs.
For details and updates, call the Mel Lastman Square Hotline at 416-395-7582 or 3-1-1. For permit information or assistance with special events and applications, please call 416-338-3343.
Mel Lastman Square is conveniently located at 5100 Yonge Street by the North York Civic Centre, and just steps away from a variety of shops, restaurants and public transportation.