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The Word on the Street 2025

The festival will feature over 100 exhibitors and six stages of programming for book-lovers of all ages. Spend the weekend meandering through the vibrant marketplace, where you’ll find books, magazines, and more. See your favourite Indigenous and Canadian authors across multiple stages of all-ages programming, including a dedicated kids stage, and attend writers’ workshops that go beyond the craft. Join us for what is sure

ArtVenture Winter Storytelling Circles

Family Storytelling Circles – All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Storytelling Circles are approximately 45 minutes and depart from the Grand Hall. No registration required. Free with gallery admission. Offered in English and

ArtVenture Winter Storytelling Circles

Family Storytelling Circles – All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Storytelling Circles are approximately 45 minutes and depart from the Grand Hall. No registration required. Free with gallery admission. Offered in English and

ArtVenture Winter Storytelling Circles

Family Storytelling Circles – All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Storytelling Circles are approximately 45 minutes and depart from the Grand Hall. No registration required. Free with gallery admission. Offered in English and

ArtVenture Winter Storytelling Circles

Family Storytelling Circles – All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Storytelling Circles are approximately 45 minutes and depart from the Grand Hall. No registration required. Free with gallery admission. Offered in English and

Word on the Street 2024

The Word on the Street 2024

The Word On The Street’s 2024 festival takes place September 28-29 at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Featuring over 100 Canadian and Indigenous authors and Canada’s largest book and magazine marketplace. The outdoor marketplace will showcase a wide range of Canadian and Indigenous books, magazines, comics and more for readers of all ages. The popular KidStreet market returns with two full days of kids’ activities and

‘100 Reasons to Rise’ photo exhibit by Quaker

Quaker is debuting a moving black-and-white photo series titled ‘100 Reasons to Rise’, shot by world renowned celebrity photographer and Academy Award nominee, Misan Harriman. The captivating exhibit will be showcased at Union Station, Toronto, the city’s most iconic morning hubs and highest footfall commuter stations, from April 17th – 19th. It will feature an interactive pod for visitors to watch an inside look of

The Word on the Street 2025

The festival will feature over 100 exhibitors and six stages of programming for book-lovers of all ages. Spend the weekend meandering through the vibrant marketplace, where you’ll find books, magazines, and more. See your favourite Indigenous and Canadian authors across multiple stages of all-ages programming, including a dedicated kids stage, and attend writers’ workshops that go beyond the craft. Join us for what is sure

ArtVenture Winter Storytelling Circles

Family Storytelling Circles – All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Storytelling Circles are approximately 45 minutes and depart from the Grand Hall. No registration required. Free with gallery admission. Offered in English and

ArtVenture Winter Storytelling Circles

Family Storytelling Circles – All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Storytelling Circles are approximately 45 minutes and depart from the Grand Hall. No registration required. Free with gallery admission. Offered in English and

ArtVenture Winter Storytelling Circles

Family Storytelling Circles – All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Storytelling Circles are approximately 45 minutes and depart from the Grand Hall. No registration required. Free with gallery admission. Offered in English and

ArtVenture Winter Storytelling Circles

Family Storytelling Circles – All Ages Families are invited to drop in for cozy storytelling circles inspired by the gallery’s current exhibitions throughout winter break. Daily at 11:30 am and 1 pm. Winter Break 2024/25 December 30, 31 & January 2, 3 Storytelling Circles are approximately 45 minutes and depart from the Grand Hall. No registration required. Free with gallery admission. Offered in English and

Word on the Street 2024

The Word on the Street 2024

The Word On The Street’s 2024 festival takes place September 28-29 at Queen’s Park in Toronto. Featuring over 100 Canadian and Indigenous authors and Canada’s largest book and magazine marketplace. The outdoor marketplace will showcase a wide range of Canadian and Indigenous books, magazines, comics and more for readers of all ages. The popular KidStreet market returns with two full days of kids’ activities and

‘100 Reasons to Rise’ photo exhibit by Quaker

Quaker is debuting a moving black-and-white photo series titled ‘100 Reasons to Rise’, shot by world renowned celebrity photographer and Academy Award nominee, Misan Harriman. The captivating exhibit will be showcased at Union Station, Toronto, the city’s most iconic morning hubs and highest footfall commuter stations, from April 17th – 19th. It will feature an interactive pod for visitors to watch an inside look of

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