As summer approaches, the City of Toronto is committed to making it a safe, engaging, and positive season for everyone—especially youth. We know that with school out, fewer structured activities, and more people outdoors, the risk of violence can increase. That’s why we’re taking a targeted, place-based approach to community safety.
The Summer Safety Plan focuses on resources where and when they’re most needed—expanding access to safe spaces, supporting local events, and increasing youth engagement programs in key areas across the city. This plan brings together a wide range of programs and services for youth designed to support violence prevention, intervention, response and recovery. Whether it’s sports and arts, job training, mental health supports, or extended hours at community hubs—you’ll find it here.
Join us in working to prevent violence before it starts and ensure that Toronto’s youth have every opportunity to thrive this summer.
The Summer Safety Plan organizes programs and services into eight key categories to make it easier for youth, families, and communities to find what they are looking for:
Initiatives that empower youth to take an active role in their communities.
Workshops and programs to help youth develop strong communication, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills.
Summer jobs, career training, and financial literacy programs to help youth gain work experience, explore career paths, and build economic stability.
Access to trauma-informed mental health resources, peer-led support programs, and physical wellness activities for youth.
Resources for at-risk youth on community policing initiatives that focus on trust and relationship-building rather than enforcement.
Resources for parents and caregivers to better support youth, including workshops on youth safety and mental health, positive parenting, and conflict resolution.
If youth are looking to start a community project, launch a youth-led initiative, or expand a local safety program, this section connects youth with grants and funding opportunities.
Find drop-in programs and other spaces where young people can gather, create, and connect in a safe and supportive environment.
Events and activities are being held throughout the summer that empower youth and their families to take an active role in their communities. Events are refreshed as needed, please check back on this page.
Want to learn more about your neighbourhood? Use the Find Your Neighbourhood map. It helps residents figure out which of Toronto’s 158 neighbourhoods you live in.
All events are drop-in; no registration is required. For more information, please inquire with the contact listed.
Name | Location | Neighbourhood | Date & Time | Contact Details |
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31 Division Open House | 31 Division, 40 Norfinch Dr. | Black Creek | June 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sergeant Filippin, 416-209-6082 |
Safe Play BBQ | Shoreham Park, 2 Shoreham Ct. | Black Creek | September 25, 4 to 7 p.m. | Sergeant Filippin, 416-209-6083 |
Event to Commemorate the National Day Against Gun Violence | 24 Freeland St. | Black Creek | June 7, noon to 5 p.m. | David Mitchell; dmitchell@yaaace.com |
National Day Against Gun Violence | Peace Garden, Nathan Phillips Square | City Wide | June 6, 9 a.m. | Scerena Officer, scerena.officer@toronto.ca |
IMPACT ‘n Communities Annual Summer Barbeque | 4301 Kingston Rd. | West Hill | August 22, 4 to 7 p.m. | Soul-R Damon, impactncommunties@hotmail.com |
Lunch & Shooting Stars Scarborough Basketball Outting | Pan Am Centre, 875 Morningside Ave. | West Hill | June 22, noon to 6 p.m. | Tara Muldoon, tara@thefyouproject.com |
Shooting Stars Scarborough Basketball Day trip to Hamilton | Meridian Centre, 5040 Yonge St. | West Hill | July 20, noon to 7 p.m. | Tara Muldoon, tara@thefyouproject.com |
Lunch & Shooting Stars Scarborough Basketball Outing | Pan Am Centre, 875 Morningside Ave. | West Hill | August 10, noon to 6 p.m. | Tara Muldoon, tara@thefyouproject.com |
Kick Up! | 401 Richmond St. W. | West Hill | June 27, 4 to 8 p.m. | Tara Muldoon, tara@thefyouproject.com |
Pathways to Education | 402 Richmond St. W. | Golfdale – Cedarbrae – Woburn | August 29, 5 to 8 p.m. | Tara Muldoon, tara@thefyouproject.com |
Know your Rights! | 403 Richmond St. W. | Golfdale – Cedarbrae – Woburn | July 25, 5 to 8 p.m. | Tara Muldoon, tara@thefyouproject.com |
42 Division Open House | 42 Division, 242 Milner Ave. | Malvern East | June 14, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Brian Urkosk, 99990@tps.ca |
Junior Carnival | Neilson Park, 1555 Neilson Rd. | Malvern East | July 19, all day event | Brian Urkosk, 99990@tps.ca |
Honda Indy | Toronto- Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd. | Malvern East | July 19, 5 to 9 p.m. | Brian Urkosk, 99990@tps.ca |
12 Division Fun Day | 12 Division, 200 Trethewey Dr. | Beechborough – Greenbrook | June 25, 1 p.m. | Barbara Spyropoulos, 416-246-0363 and Brian Davy, 416-808-1227 |
St. Matthew’s School- End of Year Celebration for Students | 18 Lavender Rd. | Rockcliffe – Smythe | June 5, 5 p.m. | Paul DiNizio, 416-393-5240 |
St. John the Evangelist-End of Year Celebration for Students | 23 George St. | Weston | June 11, 5:30 p.m. | Antonietta Grossi, 416-393-5244 |
Community Environment Day | Amesbury Arena, 155 Culford Rd. | Rustic | July 12, 10 a.m. | Councillor Nunziata, 416-392-4091 |
Hoops & Harmony | Lawrence Heights Community Centre, 5 Replin Rd. | Englemount – Lawrence | August 29, 1 to 7 p.m. | Bianka Dunn-Cupid, 416-418-6187 |
Regent Park Summer Safety Jam | Big Park in Regent Park, 620 Dundas St. E. | Regent Park | June 14, all day event | Instagram, @TorontoHousing |
Regent Park OUT LOUD Block Party | Regent Park, 620 Dundas St. E. | Regent Park | June 13, 4 to 10 p.m. | Social Media, @regentparkoutloud |
Community Environment Day | Regent Park Open Space & Playground, 620 Dundas St. E. | Regent Park | July 19, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sherwin Lau, Sherwin.Lau@toronto.ca |
Acces Employment/VRP Employment Job Fair | 30 Okra Tomar Cres. | Flemingdon Park | July 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Ahmed Yassin, ayassin@accesemployment.ca Jermaine Chung, jchung@accesemployment.ca Zena Bruce – Appiah, zena.bruce-appiah@torontohousing.ca Andrew Cox, acox@torontohousing.ca |
Flemingdon Youth Connect Event | 4 Vendome Pl. | Flemingdon Park | August 22, 2 to 4 p.m. | Zena Bruce – Appiah, zena.bruce-appiah@torontohousing.ca Omar Khan, omar.khan@gmail.com |
Hoop Dream 3-on-3 Tournament | Falstaff Recreation Centre, 50 Falstaff Ave. | Jane and Falstaff | June 7, all day event | Jermal Humphrey, Jermal.Humphrey@toronto.ca |
Second Annual Kings of the court basketball tournament | Tait McKenzie Gym at York University, 1 Thompson Rd. | Black Creek | August 28, all day event | Courtney Quarrie, 437-331-1837 |
TechControl:Understanding A.I. | Unit 213- 885 Progeess Ave. | Golfdale – Cedarbrae – Woburn | August 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Andrew, andrew@thefyouproject.com |
National Indigenous People’s Day | 31 Tapscott Rd. Unit 76B | Malvern East | June 21, noon to 5 p.m | Katie Dewling, Kdewling@nativechild.org |
Show Love Scarborough Festival | 1250 Markham Road | Woburn North | June 21, 2 to 6 p.m. | Andrew Ramalingam, aramalingam@globalkingdom.ca |
Summer is the perfect time to connect, celebrate, and build stronger communities! Whether you are organizing a block party, a youth gathering, a cultural celebration, or a community safety event, this guide offers tips and considerations to help you navigate the process smoothly.
Use these answers to shape your event plan and ensure a smooth process.
Some events may require permits from the City. Event organizers are encouraged to visit Guidance for Planning Events in Toronto to assist with planning your special event in Toronto and link to relevant contacts, checklists, required forms and guides.
Ensuring a safe environment is key to a successful event. It is important to understand the policy and procedures for the setting that your event is in, including the relevant fire safety and emergency protocols.
The Toronto Police Service can also be a resource for community safety planning and advice. To find and contact your local police division, visit: My Neighbourhood.
For help connecting to local community organizations, safety networks, resources and funding opportunities, reach out to the City of Toronto’s Community Development Officers to support your planning and ensure your summer gatherings are safe and successful
A group of residents is organizing a local block party to get to know their neighbours. They wish to close a side street, put up some inflatable bouncy castles, have a BBQ, and perhaps invite police and fire to provide community information.
Based on this information, the group would be required to:
Note: Opening a new client account usually requires a minimum of 2 weeks, and full payment must be made in advance.
Don’t know your neighbourhood? Find it here: My Neighbourhood
A local soccer club wishes to host a tournament and end of season party in their local park. They wish to erect a small stage for entertainment and serve food.
Based on this information, the group would be required to:
For general questions, please contact Event Support at eventsupport@toronto.ca or 416-395-0490.
Tip: Start your permit applications early! Some approvals take a few weeks.
A group of TCHC residents are planning to celebrate their neighbour’s birthday. They wish to invite everyone to their building’s community room for cake and refreshments.
Based on this information, the group would be required to:
For questions about one-time use of space for community events, please contact the Use of Space team by emailing useofspace@torontohousing.ca or calling 416-981-5051.
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