Your Guide For Things to Do in Toronto This July

Summer is upon us and Toronto comes to life in July! Some of us spent June enjoying street festivals, catching the summer’s first concerts and celebrating Pride, while others are still looking for the best way to kick off the summer. Either way, get ready for a month brimming with excitement, as Toronto goes all out with things to do. In this article, we’ll share some of the most exciting events happening over the next month, along with some ideas to help you enjoy the outdoors… All including some handy links to help you plan your summer!). The best part? With 10 Workhaus locations conveniently peppered throughout downtown, you’re never far from the action. From fireworks illuminating the Canada Day sky to basking in the natural beauty of the Toronto Islands, there’s an adventure waiting around every corner. So get ready to close your laptop, soak up the sunshine, and explore the best of what Toronto has to offer this month. Let’s dive in and make the most of your July!

Summer Events and Festivals

Toronto is home to all kinds of festivals and events, so all summer long there’s no shortage of things to do. Whether you’re interested in music, performance art, or fine cuisine, there’s something for everyone! Some highlights happening in July include the return of the Fringe Festival, taking place from July 3-14. Fringe is Ontario’s largest performance festival and showcases innovative and experimental theater performances across 16 venues in the city. Latvian Festival of Song and Dance is happening at Roy Thomson Hall on July 6th. The Festival of India takes place July 13th-14th and will feature events happening downtown and on Centre Island. Toronto’s Festival of Beer will take over Bandshell Park at the Exhibition Grounds from July 26th to 28th. For the food lovers, Ribfest hits Yonge-Dundas Square July 12th-14th. And don’t forget that Summerlicious is back again this year from July 5 to 21. Enjoy more than 200 Toronto restaurants, offering delicious three-course prix fixe menus for lunch and dinner, starting as low as $20!

Events at Nathan Phillips Square

Located within easy walking distance of all of Workhaus’ downtown locations, Nathan Phillips Square is a hub for culture programming, including festivals, markets and more. This July you can catch Taste of the Middle East from July 4 to 7, Toronto Outdoor Art fair from July 12 to 14, Panamerican Food And Music Festival from July 20 to 21, Taste of Vietnam from July 25 to 27,  and the Nathan Phillips Square Farmers Market every wednesday in July!

Outdoor Movies All Summer Long

Outdoor Movies All Summer Long

There’s a bunch of outdoor screenings events happening around the city through the summer, including Toronto Outdoor Picture Show from June 19th to August 25th, the next monthly event by College Park After Hours on July 3rd, Lavazza Inclucity Film Festival from June 27 to July 21, 2024, and Under the Stars at Regent Park July 10th, 17th, and 24th.

Get Outdoors

With some of the city’s best beaches and most iconic views, Toronto islands are always worth a visit. To get there quickly, you can buy your ticket for the Toronto Islands Ferry online and skip the lines, or catch a water taxi from the harborfront. For indoor swimming, Toronto has hundreds of public pools and splash pads. Finally, make the most of the summer sun by trying out a team sport like volleyball, pickleball, or dodgeball. There are many easy to join recreational leagues in the city, along with some courts where you can play for free. Ballsports on Polson Pier, Rendezviews in the heart of downtown, and the courts at Woodbine Beach to name a few!

We hope this helps you make the most of the warm weather and long sunny evenings downtown! Feel free to drop a comment on our instagram with your favorite things to do after work in July.