The Father’s Day edition
1. The Yorkville Exotic Car Show
The annual show on Father’s Day features 130+ classic and exotic cars, their drivers, and automobile celebrities. Bloor Street will be closed to traffic between Avenue Road and Yonge Street so visitors can walk the red carpet and enjoy a close up view of the cars.
As for the entertainment, it includes:
- Live interactive art – new this year
A graffiti artist will paint a large car-themed canvas. Spectators can donate hats, shoes & shirts to have painted.
Location: In front of Browns on Bloor
Price: free
- Live music
Performances from local musicians between 1-4pm include:
- Brendan Cassidy Quartet – pop, R&B, world, classical, Latin, jazz
- Sean Stanley Trio – jazz, blues, swing
- The Johnny Max Band – New Orleans, Memphis & Toronto R&B influences, soul, blues, rock & roll
- Valeria Matzner – South American (Brazilian samba, bossa nova, tango)
- West End Riverboat Band – New Orleans jazz, contemporary rock
Location: Along Bloor Street
Price: free
- Neutrogena Block Party – new this year
Hosted by Toronto Maple Leafs alumni Wendel Clark, attendees can experience the most exclusive collection of vehicles ever assembled in Canada. First 100 visitors will get a printed photo keepsake with Clark. Live entertainment included.
Price: $10 (adults), $5 (kids under 12 yrs) – tickets can be purchased at the entrance gate
- Father’s Day Draw valued at $2750
You can enter a draw that includes the following prizes:
Park Hyatt Hotel: One night stay plus breakfast for two, $2000
Cato’s Auto Salon: Car detailing service, $175
Rodd & Gunn: Men’s Italian linen shirt, $179
The Pilot: $150 Gift Card
Toronto Designers Market: $200 Gift Card
Location: Bloor-Yorkville BIA tent
Event details:
Where: Bloor Street West, Avenue Road to Bay Street
When: Sun 16 June
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Price: Free (excluding the ticketed block party)
Age: All
2. Father’s Day dinner
Another good option for a Father’s Day dinner is Laylak Lebanese Cuisine.
Where: 161 Bay st (Chotto Matte)
When: Sun 16 June
Time: 4pm – 9.45pm
Price: $90pp
Age: All
The Taste of Little Italy will feature 200+ local businesses to shop and dine from, Canadian musicians and street eats.
Child-friendly activities include:
Saturday
Manning Ave
7 – 8pm Chris Fire Show
Saturday & Sunday
Grace St
12pm – 2pm Face painting
12pm – 4pm Bella magic show
12pm – 4pm Balloon twisters
College St & Grace St
Taking place throughout the festival hours, a new projection art show will unveil the stories of the neighbourhood.
Event details:
Where: College St (Bathurst St to Shaw St)
When: Fri 14 , Sat 15, Sun 16 June
Time: Sat (11am – 1am), Sun (11am – 10pm)
Price: Free
Age: All
A special Father’s Day edition of Jr. Jays Sundays is taking place this Sunday for their match against Cleveland Guardians. Kicking off the Jr. Jays outdoor program, the day will feature a mix of outdoor and indoor games, activities and performances.
Pre-game
- The outdoor program
10:30 a.m. up until first pitch on Jr. Jays Sundays.
Children can participate in games, play on inflatables, meet the ACE & Junior mascots, visit artists (including face painters, caricature artists, balloon twisters and airbrush artists) and have a dance party. Jr. Jays outdoor zones are found at Gates 5/6, along Bremner Blvd. & Gates 10/11.
In-game
“Look out for Blue Jays staff and J FORCE who will be around the activation zones pregame for the chance to have your Jr. Jay participate in some of thei in-stadium activities. Jr. Jays are randomly selected to take part in some of their in-game activities, including the 7th Inning Stretch and Future Announcer for the bottom half of an inning.”
Post-game
“After every Jr. Jays Sunday, kids 14 and under can run the bases like their favourite Blue Jays players. Click here for more details.
Event details:
Where: Rogers Centre
When: Sun 16 June
Time: 1.37pm
Price: $19 – $525
Age: All
Luminato Festival is an international multi-arts festival taking place across the city, which is drawing to an end this weekend.
Luminato in the Square
Luminato in the Square will take place in David Pecaut Square throughout the weekend. Saturday will celebrate Latin, Brazilian & Indigenous music, and Sunday will feature gospel, hip-hop and New Orleans artists.
The most child-friendly activities in the square include:
Saturday
- Crafts for kids – instrument making (1pm – 5pm)
- 360 ALLSTARS urban circus performance (1.30pm – 2.15pm)
- Live painting station (2pm – 5pm)
- Samba reggae parade (4 – 4.30pm)
- Clay and paper theatre puppets (4pm – 5pm)
Sunday
- Interactive art activation including activities for the whole family (1pm – 5pm)
- Live painting station (2pm – 5pm)
- New Orleans Second Line tradition – parade (3.15pm – 3.45pm)
Event details:
Where: David Pecaut Square (215 King St W)
When: Sat 15 Jun – Sun 16 Jun
Time: 1pm – 11pm
Price: Free
Age: All
And if you didn’t catch 360 ALL STARS’ outdoor performance in the square, check out one of their 3 upcoming indoor shows. The 360 ALL STARS’ performance is a fusion of bike motocross, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics and drumming.
Event details:
Where: Young People’s Theatre
When: Sat 15 Jun – Sun 16 Jun
Time: Sat (7pm), Sun (11am, 3pm)
Price: $30 – $59
Age: All (it’s recommended for ages 6+ in other markets)
Duration: 60min (no intermission)
