Riverside Eats & Beats Streetfest

Hosted by MCs Lars Classington and Kristin Light, the festival Broadview main stage will feature incredible local acts! Join us starting at 12pm for the festival opening ceremony, Land Acknowledgment, traditional song and drumming by Jenny Blackbird,12:20pm Enjoy our line up of fun entertainment to get you on your feet: Samba Toronto, Reggadiction, The Shop, and Jay Smooth! It’s the perfect pairing, right next to the Eastbound Beer Garden and the Linkhaus Sausages booth.

“12:00pm-6:00pm Drop in at the Eastbound Beer Garden for some pints and great seats to the festivities at the main stage!
3pm (30 min): Join Chef Tara from Eastbound and Dave Neiman of Link Haus Sausages for a special talk.

Come enjoy Link Haus’ endless flavours of sausages – 100% Ontario meat, free of gluten, preservatives, nitrates or fillers – straight from the grill!

12:00pm-6:00pm Drop by anytime for festival tips and information. Learn about the VibeMap challenge for free local prizes!

Climb aboard the Pirate Life ship, plus meet the pirates, free face painting, balloon sword play, and more fun!

Activate! Block Party on Munro @ Munro St north of Queen E Enjoy large format games, prizes, and fun for everyone with Spiniko from 12pm-6pm. Plus, join in the Eastbound Run Crew 1km Riverside Fun Run, starting at the Munro Street closure at 1pm! Plus, right next door, check out the Sensory Stations at Oma Chiropractic & Wellness (1 Munro) and Get Moving with RISE Cycle (672 Queen E) for outdoor demo rides and grab a complimentary spin class card!

Starting at the Munro Street closure at 1pm, join the Eastbound Run Crew for a fam-friendly 1km run/walk through the neighbourhood! Complete with cheer stations and a few local runner pace bunnies – it’ll be fun run vibes from start to finish! The fun run will loop through portions of the festival and end at the Carroll St closure.

Sensory Stations at Oma Chiropractic & Wellness
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Explore your nervous system through Oma’s interactive sensory stations.

Get Moving with RISE Cycle
12pm-6pm Drop by our newly opened location at 672 Queen E for outdoor demo rides and grab a complimentary spin class card!

Listen to live music in Joel Weeks Park with steel pannist Trenyce Sweeney (12-2pm), Pimento Soul (2-4pm), and DJ Negus (4-6pm)!

Feed your stomach and soul on McGee St with a free community BBQ (12-3) by Nell & Natasha’s Real Estate Homeward Brokerage, with live music on the patio by Mutual Release (12-2) and The Don Valley Stompers (2-5), plus face painting, crafts and more fun.

Meet and greet with Metrolinx community reps and learn more about the future plan for the Riverside-Leslieville Station at this spot!

Stop by the Saulter Street Brewery for new summer brews, live music, and a food pop-up.

Join Save Our Scruff between 12 and 1:30pm at Joel Weeks Park to get ready for their annual Pooch Pride March. They will be marching together on sidewalks to a local park and then a brewery to celebrate with snacks, activities and a drag performance!

Sparkle, Sweetness and Style
Free Henna, Glitter Tattoos and Cotton Candy compliments of Riverside BIA!

Toronto Yoga Studio offering an awesome yoga experience with killer playlists, top instructors and a beautiful welcoming studio. Located in Leslieville, east end Toronto.

Browse and shop from local makers, crafters, artists and culinary delights in Riverside Common (657 Queen E) and Joel Weeks Park (10 Thompson St). Enjoy live music in Riverside Common with Murray Drive (12-2pm), Chris Oday (2-4pm), Jay Smooth (4-5pm).

Cocktail Specials and Music
Sat, June 8th | 12:00-6:00 pm
Escape the street bustle at AURA’s cozy back patio and indulge in a cocktail or two. Use the promo code *EATSNBEATSAURA for a surprise

Food and Drink Specials
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Stop by Prohibition Social House for their house-smoked brisket sandwich and cocktails to-go!

Brewery Tour
Sat, June 8th | 2pm
At 2pm, get a free tour of Eastbound Brewing’s unique brewery setup and have a taste of one of their flagship brews. Also, get a $5 voucher when you purchase Chips & Queso or Chips & Charred Tomato Salsa from the beer garden behind Starbank.

A Culinary Experience
Sat, June 8th | Noon to closing.
Savor the delightful flavors and charming ambiance of ēst Restaurant on their Queen St patio!

Food Specials
Sat, June 8th | 11 am – closing
With an outdoor grill, delicious food, and live DJ music, Real Greek Gyros is going all out for its introduction to the neighborhood.

BBQ
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 4pm
Follow the smoky aroma wafting through the streets and it’ll lead you to the Butchers’ special festival-only offering: grilled Ontario pork with salsa verde on a ciabatta bun.

Taste of Jamaica
Sat, June 8th | 11am – 9pm
Enjoy pan jerk chicken, sugarcane juice, fresh coconut water and more from this lovely Caribbean grocery & takeout joint.

Say “Cheers!”
Sat, June 8th | Noon – closing
The iconic cocktail bar will be opening early for the festival, so come in, order some drinks and food, and hang back in their curb lane patio.

Chill & Grill Fiesta
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Come by for free lemonade, as well as half-price street corn and churros. Treat yourself to delicious Mexican food in their curb lane patio!

Dog-friendly Gelato
Sat, June 8th | Noon
Stop by Dirty Pawz Dog Wash for delicious and refreshing gelato made for doggos and their hoomans.

Fashion Market
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Head over to Riverside Common Park and check out small-batch, handmade clothing, jewelry, and accessories from this inclusive genderless fashion brand.

Sidewalk Sale at Second
Sat, June 8th | 11am – 6 pm
Vintage lovers are in for a treat at Second Voyage’s sidewalk sale! To make things exciting, have a spin at their bingo machine to get a discount of up to 50% off your entire purchase.

Ran’s Closet stands out as a unique vintage boutique, offering curated pieces for men and women. Their collection blends vintage treasures with handmade, upcycled, and reworked items, all with a focus on sustainability. Inspired by personal style influences, Ran’s Closet brings forth unique South Korean designs. Their commitment extends to providing diverse styles and memorable shopping experiences, prioritizing exceptional customer service and ensuring customer happiness above all else.

Sat, June 8th | Noon – 5pm
For their 10-year celebration, IDH is putting on a sidewalk display of their finest traditional Irish items and in-house clothing brands; plus, get 10% off your purchase on June 8th with code “EATSANDBEATS”. Don’t forget to join the raffle, too!

Fashionable Deals
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 7pm
Check out Common Sort’s sidewalk sale, featuring beautiful pre-loved clothing and accessories at discounted prices.

Meet The Artisans
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 4pm
Four Arts Market artisans will be outside the store showcasing their products and discussing the creative process behind handmade local gift items.

Sidewalk Sale at (untitled) by Flaunt Boutique
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Pop in for consultations, product samples, exclusive sales + express festival hairstyles!

Salon Specials
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Pop in the barbershop for special deals on select services and products.

Fitness Frenzy
Sat, June 8th | 12:30pm, 2pm, 4:30pm and 6pm
Enjoy complimentary drop-in for group fitness classes, including HIIT, dance, interval training. There will be a combination of outdoor and indoor sessions.

Sensory Stations at Oma Chiropractic & Wellness
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Explore your nervous system through Oma’s interactive sensory stations.

Open House
Sat, June 8th | 4pm – 6pm & 9pm
Stop by to check out our open house and learn about Actors Audition Club & Comedy Alley. Come by after the festival for our 9pm showtime! Expect a hilariously good time as standup comics take center stage at Laughing Vikings

Fresh ‘Air Cuts by George at George’s Broadview Beauty Parlour
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 5pm
George is bringing out the barber chair for some fresh ‘air cuts!

Eats & Bees at Queen Garden Centre and Cafe
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Come by for gardening tips, learn about their beehives (coming soon!), and grab something from the cafe to enjoy on their patio.

Get the chance to meet and greet Timmie, the mascot of Canada’s beloved coffee chain. Enjoy face-painting by Ariel (1-4pm) and live music by Lucy Ellis (1-4pm)!

Pottery Wheel Throwing Demo
Sat, June 8th | Noon – 6pm
Come by Fontbonne Ministries for pottery wheel throwing demonstrations, as well as a special bake sale featuring delicious treats made by residents of Fontbonne Place.

Bring the whole family to Saulter St for free showtimes with Magic Mell (12-12:30, 1-1:30, and 4-4:30), Drag Queen Story Time with Gila Münster (3-4), and beats by DJ Stevie Kicks. There will be lots of interactive kids’ activities on Saulter Street hosted by the Queen/Saulter Library including bubbles, rainbow crafts and more (materials will be provided), and the Ralph Thornton Community Centre -and learn more about the campaign to send East End kids to camp this summer!