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Who’s Ready to Shop? Riverside Vintage Crawl – June 20th 2025

Did you hear, Riverside Vintage Crawl is back!

Join us on Friday, June 20th 2025 (6pm-9pm) for a fun night of vintage shopping and summer vibes featuring your favorite vintage stores in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.

If you’re new to the Riverside Vintage Crawl or just need a refresher, here’s a few reminders before the event:

Photo credit: Riverside BIA

Plan your time well.

This year’s Riverside Vintage Crawl is bigger with a total of seven locations to check out within three hours. Make sure to come early so you have ample time to browse at every stop. 

Photo credit: Ran’s Closet

Prepare a list.

Whether you’re shopping for yourself or your loved ones, it’s always helpful to have ideas on what you’re looking for beforehand. In case you didn’t know, HST on all purchases made during the event will be shouldered by the stores, so take advantage of this deal.

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Dress strategically.

By this, we mean plan an outfit that you can easily try clothes in. Wear a fitted top as a base so it’s easy to try on clothes. All participating stores have fitting rooms. Another tip: use a crossbody bag so you can browse and shop hands-free.

Photo credit: Pawelec Photo

Tell your family and friends.

We don’t gatekeep here so spread the word! Racks of stylish and unique vintage goods await you and the whole gang. Worried about leaving your pups? Fret not, all participating businesses are pet-friendly so you can bring them along.

RSVP.

Give us a heads up that you’re coming. When you pre-register, you can get event deets and other important updates straight to your inbox. There will be a raffle too where you can win prizes from our BIA members. Click on the RSVP button above to get your FREE tickets!

Participating Locations:

Follow @riverside_bia on Instagram so you’re always updated on exciting happenings in the neighbourhood like the Riverside Vintage Crawl. We look forward to seeing all of you tomorrow!

June 20th 2025 Riverside Vintage Crawl: All You Need To Know

Fashionistas, mark your calendars! The fun continues in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood. We’ve got another great event for you coming up this month!

After a successful launch last year thanks to all of you, Riverside Vintage Crawl will be back on Friday, June 20th, 6pm-9pm for a fun night of vintage shopping and more. 

This event aims to put Riverside on the map as an up-and-coming destination for sustainable fashion and vintage goods and, this year, we’ve got new BIA members joining us!

From new stores to event-exclusive deals, here’s a rundown of everything to expect at this year’s bigger and better Riverside Vintage Crawl:

Who is participating?

The charming neighborhood of Riverside boasts a good number of vintage shops, each one with its unique curation of vintage clothing, accessories and more.

“We Pay The Tax”

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.

Treats and Surprises

Aside from unbeatable deals on one-of-a-kind fashion finds, the participating shops will also be offering snacks and refreshments to Riverside Vintage Crawl shoppers + you can enter the Raffle in-store for  chance to win a gift card to the local paticipating shops!

Don’t forget to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram for updates on our events and programming. Check back on the Riverside Blog next week for tips on how to maximize the Riverside Vintage Crawl! 

In the meantime, let us know you’re coming by clicking on the RSVP button below!

5 Fun Things To Do for Father’s Day in Toronto’s Riverside

Planning the perfect day for your dad or father figure can be a challenge. Luckily, Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood in the East End has plenty of options to explore, whether your dad is a coffee lover, foodie or a fashionista.

If you need ideas on what to do this weekend, continue reading — we got you! Here are 5 ways you can spend Father’s Day in Riverside:

Photo credit: Tabule Middle Eastern Cuisine

Eats a celebration

From authentic Thai at Isaan Der to Middle Eastern classics at Tabule, Riverside has a great selection of international cuisines. If you have the appetite for it, you could even do a whole food trip and try out several restaurants in a day.

Photo credit: The West Cork Irish Pub

Cheers to dad

Places like The West Cork, Duke’s and Eastbound Brewing Co. have an excellent variety of beers, cocktails and spirits and even mocktails! If you want something more elevated (quite literally), you can also reserve a table at The Broadview Hotel’s The Rooftop for drinks with a breathtaking view.

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Coffee o’clock

If dad loves something caffenated, he’s going to be in for a treat because Riverside has plenty of cafes to choose from, each with their own must-try specialty concoctions. Here’s a fun guide to cafe hopping in Riverside that you can check out!

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Secondhand shopping spree

Is dad looking to update his wardrobe for the summer? Check out Riverside’s growing community of vintage shops. Also, if you’re free on June 20th, feel free to join us for the Riverside Vintage Crawl — it’ll be fun, we promise!

Photo credit: Glassbox Barbershop

A cut above the rest

Treat dad to a much needed pampering. You can go to the legendary George the Barber from Broadview Beauty Parlour for the quintessential barbershop experience or Glassbox for something hip and modern. UNTITLED by Flaunt Boutique and Album Hair are also known for their treatments.

To all the amazing dads and father figures out there, Riverside celebrates you — Happy Father’s Day!

Follow @riverside_bia on Instagram so you’re always in the know on cool events and exciting promotions in Riverside!

Let’s Get Ready for Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025!

And just like that, Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025 is only A WEEK AWAY!

On Saturday, June 7th, 12-6pm, enjoy delicious food, live entertainment, special sidewalk sales, and exciting activities at the much anticipated street festival in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.

Happening from Davies Ave to Empire Ave along Queen East, Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is the biggest annual programming of the BIA. Now in its 11th year, the event is a showcase of small and local businesses and a celebration of community.

To ensure you have the best time possible, we’ve got a handful of tips for you, whether you’re a returning visitor or a first-timer. Here are 5 things to prepare for this year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest:

Read our blogs. 

We’re counting down the days but there’s still time to catch up and do some light reading. We’ll link the rest of our Eats & Beats blog series below. Let’s just say those who do their homework get dibs on festival-only deals and discounts from our awesome vendors.

Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025 Blog Series:

Hot Eats | Cool Buys | Fun Happenings | Exciting Entertainers | Vendor Spotlight

Come up with a game plan.

A lot will be happening in a span of six hours, so it’s best to come with a rough itinerary of what you want to check out. Some activities are time-sensitive like the brewery tour at Eastbound Brewing Co. or the Question Everything Trivia in Joel Weeks Park, so plan accordingly!

Choose the right outfit.

Riverside Eats & Beats is a rain-or-shine event so it’s best to be prepared for all types of weather: a hat and sunglasses for the heat or an umbrella and waterproof shoes for the rain. A crossbody bag is also a good idea if you want to be handsfree throughout the day.

Tell your family and friends.

There’s something for everyone at Riverside Eats & Beats, from sidewalk sales for the fashionistas to streetside dining for the foodies. As we said, Riverside Eats & Beats is a celebration of community — so bring yours to ours!

RSVP to the event.

Let us know you’re coming by RSVP-ing through the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025 event page. By signing up, you’ll get the event guide with the map, schedule and vendor roster straight to your inbox.

So see you on June 7th? For updates and highlights on what to expect at Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025, follow @riverside_bia on Instagram!

Photo credit: Pawelec Photo

Vendor Spotlight: Who’s Participating in Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025?

If you’ve attended Riverside’s biggest annual festival in the past, you know that it’s not just a fun, family-friendly event for the whole community; it’s also a showcase for many amazing small businesses in Toronto!

On Saturday, June 7, 2025 (12-6pm), Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is back for another round of fun activities, exciting outdoor dining, special sidewalk sales and more from Davies Ave to Empire Ave along Queen East.

Meet 5 (of many!) exciting outside vendors participating in this year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest:

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Chef Nicholas Douglas (@dreamscr3ation)

Location: Riverside Common (657 Queen St E)

Enjoy delicious Jamaican staples and freshly made pastries by Chef Nicholas Douglas who is world- renowned for his Caribbean and Jamaican cuisine.

Photo credit: The Overthinkers Club

The Overthinkers Club (@_theoverthinkersclub)

Location: Riverside Common (657 Queen St E)

Cozy apparel meets mental health and wellness in The Overthinkers Club’s line of premium hoodies and tees.

Photo credit: Orikrea

Orikrea (@orikrea)

Location: Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St)

Orikrea showcases impeccable craftsmanship and tailoring while highlighting African fashion with accessories like hats, shoes, bags and jewelry.

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Ivy & Lua (@ivyandlua)

Location: Riverside Common (657 Queen St E)

Ivy & Lua specializes in handmade and curated hypoallergenic jewelry including gemstones, pearls, resin, clay, gold-plated and gold-filled earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces.

Photo credit: Young Engineers

Young Engineers (@ youngengineers_torontoeastend)

Location: Riverside Common (657 Queen St E)

Dedicated to inspiring children in the East End through a hands-on approach to STEM, Young Engineers offers in-school and after-school classes, camps, and workshops for ages 5 to 9.

These are just a handful of the many participating vendors! For more information, download the official event guide HERE or grab a physical copy from select businesses in Riverside.

… or better yet, come to Riverside on June 7th and join us! Get your FREE tickets to Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025 by clicking on the RSVP button below —

Come back on the Riverside Blog next week for tips on how to get ready for Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2025. In the meantime, follow @riverside_bia on Instagram for updates!