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Riverside Vintage Crawl – Fall 2026 Edition: All You Need To Know

Fall is officially here! And you’re in luck because the Riverside Vintage Crawl is back for a special fall edition on Friday, October 2nd (6pm-9pm)!

Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Riverside Vintage Crawl – Fall Edition:

Vintage Shopping in Store + Sidewalk Sales

Participating locations include:

The Pop-Up Outdoor Vintage Market is special to this installment of the Riverside Vintage Crawl, and hosted by Glass House Garden Centre & Cafe !

We Pay The Tax (in-store)

For the duration of the Vintage Crawl, the participating vintage shops will be covering the HST, which means all purchases made in-store during the event will be tax-free. Yes, that’s a 13% discount on top of other deals they might have, so take advantage of this limited time offer.

Complimentary Snacks & Refreshments

Aside from unbeatable deals on one-of-a-kind fashion finds, there will also be snacks and refreshments for Riverside Vintage Crawl shoppers courtesy of the participating shops.

DJ Beats

It’s not a party without music, no? Select locations will have live DJs spinning beats and tunes to bring the vibes at select shops!

Local Raffle Prizes

You can enter the raffle in-store for a chance to win a gift card from the participating businesses. For more details on the raffle, RSVP by clicking on the button below!

Be sure to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly for Riverside Vintage Crawl-related updates and content in the coming weeks!

Photos by Riverside BIA

Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market 2026: What’s Happening This Year

It’s that time of year – the 5th annual Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market is coming up! 

Come to Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood on Sunday, September 20th (12-5pm) at Riverside Common Park and Joel Weeks Park, and join us for a day of paw-some activities, fun shopping, and free treats!

Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market 2026 is co-hosted by the Riverside BIA and Toronto Dog Moms, with friends Dirty Pawz Dog Wash, Toronto Humane Society, the City of Toronto Micro Chip Truck, and many more!

From local businesses to exciting activities, here’s a sneak peek of some of the 30+ vendors and activities happening at this year’s Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market:

Vendors at Riverside Common Park

Photo credit: Dirty Pawz Dog Wash

Dirty Pawz Dog Wash (@dirtypawzto)

Doggie ice cream, treats, towels and dog wash tokens

Photo credit: Zoey Snaps

Zoey Snaps (@zoeysnaps.pets)

Pet photography sessions

Photo credit: Riverside BIA

Oma Chiropractic & Wellness (@omachiropractic)

Complimentary care assessments for your pooch — yes, Oma does offer animal chiropractic care!

Photo credit: Woolves Pets

Woolves Pets (@woolves_pets)

Locally made pet beds and accessories made from locally sourced Ontario wool, dead stock wool, and other natural fabrics

Photo credit: Jumping Jake Dog Co

Jumping Jake Dog Co (@jumpingjake_dogco)

Doggy bandanas and accessories

Activities at Joel Weeks Park

Photo credit: Paramount Pictures Canada

“Heart of the Beast” Promo

A team on behalf of Paramount Pictures Canada will be on site to promote the upcoming film “Heart of the Beast” starring Brad Pitt, which will come out in cinemas on September 25th. Limited edition branded film merchandise, including t-shirts, dog and owner bandanas, dog tag necklaces, posters, and more will be up for grabs. There will also be a QR code for attendees to scan and enter for a chance to win tickets!

Photo credit: Riverside BIA

City of Toronto Micro Chip Truck

Get your pet chipped and vaccinated at affordable rates! Here are some guidelines:

  • Cost: $10 for a microchip and/or rabies vaccine (with a valid, current City of Toronto pet licence)
  • Leash & Carrier Requirements: Dogs must be on a leash at all times; cats must be properly contained in a secure carrier.
  • Identification: A valid photo ID with your current address is required.
  • Pet Licencing: A current City of Toronto pet licence is required for each pet receiving services.
  • Access: No appointment required — services are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Toronto Public Health, Animal Services

Enjoy free giveaways and public health information from the City of Toronto for pet owners.

Photo credit: Riverside BIA

Meet and Greet with Toronto Humane Society

Learn about adoptables and the affordable services offered at Toronto Humane Society’s new satellite veterinary clinic here in Riverside.

Photo credit: Riverside BIA

Training with Sparky’s Comrade

Sparky’s Comrade will be at Joel Weeks Park from 12-2pm for complimentary trainer tips and enrichment activities.

Be sure to follow @riverside_bia and @torontodogmoms on Instagram for updates on the Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market. In the meantime, get your FREE tickets by clicking on the RSVP button below!

This programming is made possible thanks to funding support from the Transit Construction Mitigation Fund of the City of Toronto and Fed Dev Ontario. This programming is also funded and coordinated by the Riverside BIA.

Caribbean Street Food Festival 2026 Highlights

From delicious food from the islands to fun nostalgia-filled games, the Caribbean Street Food Festival yesterday at Riverside Common Park was the perfect culmination to the whirlwind of a month we had in Riverside with back-to-back weekend events!

On behalf of JamaicanEats Magazine and the Riverside BIA, thank you to all who came out and enjoyed the flavours of the Caribbean with us in the neighbourhood. We hope to see you again next year. In the meantime, grab a copy of JamaicanEats Magazine for delicious stories on Caribbean cuisine!

In case you missed it, here’s a recap of this year’s Caribbean Street Food Festival:

Visitors with lucky raffle tickets got to spin the wheel for a chance to win cool prizes

Look at all that delicious jerk chicken on the grill from Winnie’s Jerk Hut

Their knowledge on all things Caribbean was put to the test in a fun game of Jeopardy

Basso’s Bajan Cuisine’s hefty lunch sets were packed with Caribbean favourites such as oxtail curry and fish cakes

These were just some of the many sweet treats that Cake for Dinner brought to the festival

Chocolate lovers were spoiled for choice with Spice Isle’s artisanal Grenadian chocolate bars

Dereck Ayum treated the crowd at the festival to a steelpan drumming session

There’s nothing more refreshing than freshly squeezed sugar cane juice from Healthy Belly Smoothie Bar 

Who wants to play a round or two of the classic Jamaican board game Ludi?

These mini pepper sauces from Kungwaani’s are the perfect travel condiment

It wouldn’t be a Riverside BIA event without a fun photo op like this one

Follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly for updates on exciting programming and community events happening in the neighbourhood!

Seasonal Vendor Opportunities in Riverside — Apply Now!

Fall is just around the corner and it’s shaping up to be an exciting time in Riverside! 

If you’re a buzzy local business or a bright entrepreneur looking for a platform to showcase your products and/or services, the Riverside BIA invites you to apply as a vendor for our upcoming outdoor events in the neighbourhood. Read on for more details!

(Also, feel free to check out photos from last year’s installments in our recap blog posts!)

Riverside Fall Vintage Crawl 

Date & Time: Friday, October 2nd (6pm-9pm)

Location: Glass House Garden Centre and Cafe (771 Queen St E)

This is a vendor opportunity for the Glass House Garden Centre Pop-up Outdoor Market as part of the much anticipated shopping event, the bi-annual Riverside Vintage Crawl. Hurry as it’s limited to 10 vendor spots!

APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/VintageCrawlPopUpVendor

BLOG: Riverside Vintage Crawl – Fall 2025 Edition Highlights

Riverside Halloween Fest

Date & Time: Sunday, October 25th (11am-3pm)

Location: Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St) 

Interested in joining a spooktacular event? The Riverside Halloween Fest will feature a diverse roster of vendors, entertainers, and Halloween-themed programming.

APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/RiversideHalloweenVendor26

BLOG: Riverside Family Halloween Fest 2025 Highlights

Riverside Holiday Market

Date & Time: Sunday, November 29th (11am-4pm)

Location: Ralph Thornton Community Centre (765 Queen St E)

We are taking over the entire Ralph Thornton Community Centre for a massive indoor holiday market, featuring 40+ vendors, holiday entertainment, meet & greet with Santa, and more fun.

APPLY HERE: https://tinyurl.com/RiversideHolidayVendor26

BLOG: Riverside Holiday Market 2025 Highlights

You can check out our full line-up of community events for the year HERE. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us!

Follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly so you’re always updated on what’s new and happening in the neighbourhood!

Photos by Riverside BIA

Riverside BIA We’re Growing – Features: The Kickback Foundation

This week on Riverside BIA We’re Growing, the youth are front and centre! We’re putting a spotlight on Kickback Foundation, who have their office at 100 Broadview.

A proud Toronto-based non-profit that started out as a sneaker drive, The Kickback Foundation is dedicated to providing opportunities for young people to reach their full potential. Run by artists, athletes, social workers and community leaders from the same neighbourhoods Kickback now serves, they come up with programs and experiences with the youth in mind.

Kickback’s community-led initiatives seamlessly integrate sports, art and education, giving kids platforms to express themselves and explore their interests, while also getting to learn and connect with others. 

Some of the foundation’s key programs include the Kickback Run Club, a weekly run club that champions the positive effects of physical activity; Open Source, a series of open forums featuring professionals from different fields; and Reframe, a platform where filmmakers and artists get to screen their work and share their knowledge.

Kickback has certainly come a long way from just giving away sneakers. The foundation is doing more than just organizing events and programming. The Kickback Foundation and the amazing team behind it is helping shape the next generation — the future athletes, artists, filmmakers and talent who will make an impact on the community.

If you want to know more about The Kickback Foundation and how you can support its programs, check out the official website. Follow @kickbackfoundation for updates on what the organization is up to!

Follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly so you’re always updated on what’s new and happening in the neighbourhood!

Photo credits: The Kickback Foundation