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Riverside Vintage Crawl – Fall 2025 Edition: Who’s Participating?

Are you ready for another round of Riverside’s much anticipated vintage shopping event series? The Riverside Vintage Crawl is back for a special fall edition on Friday, October 3rd (6pm-9pm)!

Enjoy vintage shopping, sidewalk sales, complimentary snacks & refreshments, live DJ sets, ‘We pay the tax’ for in-store purchases, and exciting raffle prizes (read until the end for a surprise)!

This year is our biggest installment yet, with seven BIA members joining. Here are the participating locations for the special fall edition of this year’s Riverside Vintage Crawl:

Fevers Vintage

Address: 732 Queen St E

Instagram: @fevers.vintage

St. John’s Eco Market

Address: 740 Queen St E

Ran’s Closet

Address: 747 Queen St E

Instagram: @ranscloset_queeneast

Photo credit: The Vintage Hall

The Vintage Hall (OPENING SOON!)

Address: 754 Queen St E

Instagram: @thevintagehallto

Common Sort 

Address: 760 Queen St E

Instagram: @commonsort

Good Juice Box Vintage

Address: 768 Queen St E

Instagram: @goodjuiceboxvintage

Arts Market

Address: 790 Queen St E

Instagram: @artsmarket

For a detailed rundown of what’s happening during the Riverside Vintage Crawl, read our blog HERE. In the meantime, get your FREE tickets by clicking the RSVP button below. If you RSVP, you get an extra raffle entry — more chances of winning!

BLOG: Riverside Vintage Crawl – Fall 2025 Edition: All You Need To Know

Follow @riverside_bia and the accounts of the participating businesses linked above for updates on the Riverside Vintage Crawl. Check out the Riverside Blog for new content weekly!

We acknowledge and thank the City of Toronto, Government of Canada and FedDev Ontario for support of this event as part of the ‘Riverside Ramps it Up’ project through the Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Fund 2025.

Who’s Excited for the 2025 Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market?

PSA: Three days left before the much anticipated Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market will be back for its fourth year on Sunday, September 21st, 2025 (11am-4pm) in Riverside Common Park and Joel Weeks Park!

The 2025 Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market is co-hosted by the Riverside BIA and Toronto Dog Moms, with our friends Toronto Humane Society, Dirty Pawz Dog Wash and Sparky’s Comrade.

Before we em*bark* on a fun-filled afternoon in the neighbourhood, here’s a few reminders for the 2025 Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market:

Location, Location, Location!

Did you know this year’s event is actually in three locations?!  You can find our vendors and activities in Riverside Common Park (657 Queen E), the parking lot beside (645 Queen E) and in Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson) street. Each location is only about 1 minute os less walk from the other so be sure to check it ALL out!

Photo credit: Barkington Co.

Meet the vendors

This year, we’ve got 40+ vendors coming together, which will include small entrepreneurs, local businesses and organizations. From apparel and accessories to dog food and treats to services, there will be plenty to check out! You can get a sneak peek at some of the vendors by reading the blog linked below:

BLOG: Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market 2025: Vendors Spotlight

Get ready for the market

Two venues and 40+ vendors on top of so many fun activities can be a lot to squeeze in five hours. Read our blog for tips on how to make sure you have a paw-sitively good time at the 2025 Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market:

BLOG: Getting Ready for Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market 2025

Let us know you’re coming

As with all events of our Riverside C’Mon! series, the Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market is free and open to all. You can get your FREE tickets by clicking the RSVP button below!

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram for updates and check the Riverside Blog for new content every week. See you all this Sunday!

We acknowledge and thank the City of Toronto, Government of Canada and FedDev Ontario for support of this event as part of the ‘Riverside Ramps it Up’ project through the Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Fund 2025.

What’s Happening at Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market 2025?

The annual Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market is back! Join us on Sunday, September 21st (11am-4pm) in Riverside Common and Joel Weeks Park for a day of exciting shopping, fun activities and cool freebies!

The 2025 Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market is co-hosted by the Riverside BIA and Toronto Dog Moms, with our friends: Toronto Humane Society, Dirty Pawz Dog Wash and Sparky’s Comrade, plus tons of fabulous local pet-focused vendors and service providers.

Get ready for fun to be unleashed in Riverside. Here’s everything that’s happening at this year’s Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market:

Puppuccinos

Your furry friends deserve a sweet treat for being the goodest boys and girls.

Vendors

This year, we have 40+ local vendors for you to check out, which include food/treats, accessories/apparel and services.

Meet & Greet Local Organizations

Many local organizations will be at the event, so this would be a great way to chat, get information and know how to be involved with their amazing causes.

Photo by City of Toronto

City of Toronto Chip Truck 

Get access to the City of Toronto’s affordable microchipping service. Walk up only, limited quantities.

Photo by Sparky’s Comrade

Sparky’s Comrade Trainer Activities

Nicole of Sparky’s Comrade will be bringing a vast array of puzzles to test your dog’s puzzling abilities and share trainer tips and tricks. Come ready with your treats and dog.

… and many more fun activities!

There will be live music, a free photobooth for you and your pup to snap cute pics + exciting raffle prizes to be won!

Get your FREE tickets by clicking the RSVP button below!

Who’s excited for the 2025 Riverside Dog Lovers’ Market? Connect with us on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog every week so you’re always updated on what’s happening in the neighbourhood!

We acknowledge and thank the City of Toronto, Government of Canada and FedDev Ontario for support of this event as part of the ‘Riverside Ramps it Up’ project through the Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Fund 2025.

Riverside Vintage Crawl – Fall 2025 Edition: All You Need To Know

With fall just around the corner, it’s time to give our wardrobe a little update for the colder months ahead. If you’re planning on doing a bit of shopping, you’re in luck because the Riverside Vintage Crawl is back for a special fall edition on Friday, October 3rd (6pm-9pm)!

Here’s everything you need to know about the fall edition of this year’s Riverside Vintage Crawl:

Vintage Shopping in Store + Sidewalk Sales

This is the biggest installment of the Riverside Vintage Crawl yet with seven businesses participating, which include:

Complimentary Snacks & Refreshments

Aside from unbeatable deals on one-of-a-kind fashion finds, the participating shops will also be offering complimentary snacks and refreshments to Riverside Vintage Crawl shoppers!

DJ Beats

It’s not a party without music, no? Select locations will have a live DJ spinning beats and tunes to bring the vibes.

We Pay The Tax (in-store)

For the duration of the Vintage Crawl, the participating 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.

Local Raffle Prizes

You can enter the raffle in-store for a chance to win a gift card to the local participating shops! And since you took the time to read the blog, we’ll let you in on a little tip: you can get an extra raffle entry by RSVPing and clicking on the button below!

In the meantime, follow @riverside_bia on Instagram for regular updates on our events and programming. We’ll also be coming out with a couple more blogs on the Riverside Vintage Crawl so be sure to check back on the Riverside Blog in the coming weeks!

We acknowledge and thank the City of Toronto, Government of Canada and FedDev Ontario for support of this event as part of the ‘Riverside Ramps it Up’ project through the Transit Expansion Construction Mitigation Fund 2025.

New Street Art in Riverside!

Here in Riverside, you know we champion all things local.  It’s what we do! This not only means promoting local businesses but also working with local artists and providing opportunities to share their art and stories.

If you’ve been to this part of the East End before, you’ve probably noticed a mural or two (or 30+!) around the neighbourhood done by brilliant Toronto artists we’ve worked with over the years. Over the past few months, we’ve gotten some new additions to this open air gallery. 

In case you missed it, check out the newest street art in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood:

Planter Art

Location: Queen St E and McGee St (outside Nell & Natasha Real Estate Homeward Brokerage)

We tapped local artist, designer and illustrator Mateusz (@gust_of_wind_studio) to work his magic on two planter designs. Planter 1 incorporates a motif inspired by the iconic clock and artwork from the Time and a Clock Bridge, while Planter 2 includes a graphic nod to the historic Broadview Hotel, adding another layer of local reference and character. Both have the word “RIVERSIDE” facing in opposite directions — one towards the street and the other towards the sidewalk.

Waters That Wander by birdO

Location: 4 Boulton Ave

This mural by Jerry Rugg (@jerryrugg) a.k.a. birdO celebrates the Don River’s winding past through the lens of one of its quiet architects: the muskrat. A symbol of adaptability and balance, it is shown amid local plants and food sources that sustain river life. The imagery is bold and imaginative, inviting children and families to pause, wonder, and reconnect with the stories of nature woven into Toronto’s landscape. We thank the City of Toronto Outside Mural and Street Art Program for supporting this mural in 2025.

The Laneway Project

Location: Laneway on Thompson St between Carroll St and Munro St, south of Joel Weeks Park – photo shows local property owner Shirley in front of her fence which hosts the mural

The Laneway Project (@lanewayproject) worked with the Riverside community to  co-design murals in the laneway in collaboration with Toronto mural artist Julia Prazja (@juliaprajza). Prazja was on site to facilitate the whole process, providing support and guidance to community members who joined in on Riverside Community Paint Days.

Riverside Common Mural

Location: 657 Queen St E

For this mural, the BIA worked with local Indigenous artist Que Rock (@que_rock_ | @miangunclan) to complete the mural art, as well as Pop Marquee (@pop_marquee) for the wayfinding word art with their sign letters. 

SPECIAL MENTION…

Riverside Wayfinding Map

Location: Queen St E and Strange St (across Bonjour Brioche)

While not exactly street art per se, this visual serves an important purpose for Riverside visitors. This wayfinding map on the Metrolinx hoarding was developed by Geocdesign and put up as a collaboration with Metrolinx to provide wayfinding art on construction hoarding for the future Ontario Line station in Riverside. It serves as a great wayfinding piece, while highlighting local businesses and landmarks!

Head over to Riverside and check out our new neighbourhood art! If you post on social, don’t forget to tag us @riverside_bia — we love seeing your photos! In the meantime, follow us on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog as we publish new stories every week on what’s hip and happening in Riverside!