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Riverside Vintage Crawl is back June 19th! Here’s Everything You Need To Know

Hot off the heels of Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, let’s keep the momentum going with another hit summer event in the neighbourhood: Riverside Vintage Crawl will be back on Friday, June 19th (6pm-9pm)!

Come to Riverside for a fun night of vintage shopping and more. Here’s what to expect at this year’s Riverside Vintage Crawl – Summer Edition happening later this month:

Who is Participating?

Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood is home to many cool independent clothing shops! Check out the list of participating shops + official vintage crawl map below.

“We Pay The Tax”

Participating shops will cover HST during the event, which means all purchases made in-store from 6-9pm will be tax-free. That’s 13% off on top of other discounts and promos they might have, so take advantage of this deal!

Treats, DJs and More Surprises

Shoppers will be treated to snacks and refreshments and some shops will have in-house DJs as part of the Riverside Vintage Crawl. There will also be a raffle to enter in-stores where each entry gives you a chance to win a local gift card!

Click on the RSVP button below and let us know you’re coming. In the meantime, follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly for updates on our community programming like the Riverside Vintage Crawl!

Who’s Ready for Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2026?

The wait is almost over! Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2026 is happening this Saturday, June 6th (12-6pm) — are you just as excited as we are?!

Before we come together to enjoy delicious food and participate in fun outdoor activities by local businesses, we’ve got a few reminders so you can enjoy this year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest to the fullest:

 Do some reading

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been coming out with festival-related content on the blog. It’s not too late to catch up and read our Eats & Beats blog series (and get a sneak peek of some of the festival-only promos and deals from our vendors)!

Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2026 Blog Series:

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

Plan your day

This year’s festival is jam-packed with exciting programming, from sidewalk sales by local businesses to meet-and-greets with community organizations like Toronto Humane Society. Download the festival guide ahead of time and note down activities you want to do or vendors you want to check out.

Getting here

There are many ways to get to the festival! You can walk, bike, take public transit or get dropped off. Just make sure to be aware of the local road closures beforehand for a smooth trip.

Dress for all kinds of weather

In case you didn’t know, Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is a rain-or-shine event! Bring the essentials such as a hat, a pair of sunglasses, an umbrella, etc. Opt for a crossbody bag so you can explore the festival with ease.

Spread the word

Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is for all and we mean it! Whether you’re into fashion, food, music or visual arts, there’s something for you. The festival is best enjoyed with good company, so bring your family, friends, significant other, everybody!

Let us know you’re coming

RSVP and get your free tickets by clicking the button above! By signing up, you’ll get the full digital event guide delivered straight to your inbox.

In the meantime, follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly so you’re always updated on exciting programming in the neighbourhood!

Photo credit: Pawelec Photo

Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2026: Vendor Preview

This year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is less than a week away!

One of the highlights of the festival is the Local Vendor Market in the Park at Riverside Common Park (657 Queen St E), where there will be 20+ local vendors to check out and shop from!

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the vendors who will be at Riverside Common Park for the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest on Saturday, June 6th from 12-6pm:

Photo credit: Sidekick Collective

Sidekick Collective (@skx_collective)

Sports-inspired clothing brand

Photo credit: Zero Cocktail Bar

Zero Cocktail Bar (@zero_cocktailbar)

Canada’s first non-alcoholic cocktail bar

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Emso Bakery (@emso_bakery)

Micro bakery with nut-free treats

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Art on Deck (@artondeck_to)

Skate shop committed to promoting the benefits and positive impact of skateboarding and art

Photo credit: Hey July Boutique

Hey July Boutique (@heyjulyboutique)

Handmade canvas and crochet tote bags

Speaking of vendors, Day 1 of the Riverdale ArtWalk is happening at Jimmie Simpson Park (872 Queen St E) on the same day as the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest this year! Here, you can see, experience and purchase original artwork from 150+ established and emerging artists, so be sure to stop by and support local art!

You can also win local prizes at this year’s festival by entering the Riverside Eats & Beats Raffle! You can enter the raffle either in person at the BIA booth (Queen E/Broadview) OR through the QR code in the festival guide anytime during the festival hours. Winners will be drawn and announced at the main stage throughout the day!

Click the button below to RSVP and get the official guide to Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest with full details and schedule, plus festival perks and promos straight to your inbox!

Who’s excited for the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest? Follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly for updates on the festival!

What’s Happening at Riverdale ArtWalk 2026?

It’s back-to-back celebrations of community and local programming on June 6th as the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest AND Riverdale ArtWalk (June 6/7) are happening on the same weekend!

BLOG: Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is back June 6th!

If you want to know more about Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest, you can check out the Riverside Blog, read our Eats & Beats blog series and RSVP to the festival!

However, this time on the blog, let’s talk about another amazing long-standing summer event in Toronto’s East End over June 6 and 7: the Riverdale ArtWalk!

Photo credit: Riverdale ArtWalk

What is the Riverdale ArtWalk?

Riverdale ArtWalk is an annual showcase of established and emerging artists that has been going on for 28 years now. It’s a great place to connect with artists — and find the perfect piece to take home!

Photo credit: Andrew Salkeld

Who’s behind the event?

Riverdale ArtWalk is an initiative of the Artists’ Network, a member-driven, volunteer-led, not-for-profit organization that aims to provide opportunities for artists to show and sell their work. You can read more about the organization HERE.

Photo credit: Kristy Blackwell

When and where is it happening?

Riverdale Artwalk 2026 will be taking place on June 6th (11am-6pm) & 7th (10am-5pm) at Jimmie Simpson Park (872 Queen St E) in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood.

Photo credit: Cherie Daly

What can I expect at the event?

This year, there are 165 participating local artists and thousands of original pieces to peruse and purchase. Riverdale ArtWalk is also a great opportunity to talk to the artists about their work, and ask about their process and inspiration.

Photo credit: C.M. Duffy

How much does a ticket cost?

Riverdale ArtWalk is open to the public and FREE OF CHARGE! No need to RSVP too.

Photo credit: Riverdale ArtWalk

What else do I need to know?

Since you took the time to check out our blog, we’ll let you in on a little secret: Riverdale ArtWalk is doing a giveaway, where you can win $100 credit to put towards collecting your favourite artwork from this year’s show. For more information, check out this Instagram post. Contest closes on June 4th at 7pm!

Follow @riverdaleartwalk on Instagram for updates! While you’re at it, give us a follow too (@riverside_bia) and check the Riverside Blog regularly for updates on our programming!

Community Connect: Pride Toronto at Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2026

First of all, Happy Pride Month! With that said, this seems like the perfect opportunity to share something that we’re very PROUD about!

One of the things that makes this year’s Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest extra special is for the very first time, the Riverside BIA is partnering with Pride Toronto to bring you Community Connect here in Riverside, an initiative that aims to expand awareness and create intentional space for 2SLGBTQI+ communities beyond the downtown core.

BLOG: Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest 2026: What’s new with the festival this year?

Community Connect will be happening alongside the 12th installment of Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest on Saturday, June 6th (12-6pm) in Toronto’s Riverside neighbourhood. Pride Toronto will be taking over Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St) with exciting programming such as live DJ sets and drag performances.

Check out the incredible line-up of artists who will be bringing music and entertainment to Community Connect in Riverside for Pride Month 2026:

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INTROSPKT (@introspkt)

DJ | 12-1:30pm

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Sucka Queen (@sucka_queen)

Bingo + Host | 1:30-2pm, 2:30-3pm, 3:45-4:15pm

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Juarez El Cantante (@juarez_el_cantante)

Rapper | 2-2:15pm

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Fox C. Shanty (@foxcshanty)

Drag King | 2:15-2:20pm, 3:20-3:25pm

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Storm (@shesstormi)

Drag Queen | 2:20-2:25pm, 3:25-3:30pm

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Mila Blue (@themilablue)

Singer | 3:05-3:20pm

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Priyana (@priyana.music)

Singer | 3:30-3:45pm

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DJ Bao (@beatsbybao)

DJ | 4:15-6pm

Photo credit: Toronto Aces & Aros 

There will also be community organizations present to engage with festival attendees, including:

Photo credit: Help A Girl Out/HAGO

A friendly reminder: you can also win local prizes at this year’s festival by entering the Riverside Eats & Beats Raffle! Enter the raffle either in person at the BIA booth (Queen E/Broadview) OR through the QR code in the festival guide anytime during the festival hours. Winners will be drawn and announced at the main stage throughout the day!

Click the button below to RSVP and get the official guide to Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest with full details and schedule, plus festival perks and promos straight to your inbox!

Can you believe the Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest is already this coming Saturday? Be sure to follow @riverside_bia on Instagram and check the Riverside Blog regularly to stay updated on the festival!