Celebrate soccer, music, and community on the Danforth with The World Within Our Neighbourhood — a free summer event bringing people together through the joy of the beautiful game. Join the Broadview Danforth BIA on June 12 and 13 for outdoor match-day fun, live music, family-friendly activities, local performances, and a special viewing party for Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The celebration continues through July 2 with musicians performing in CafeTO parkettes across the neighbourhood, representing cultures and countries from around the world. Come cheer, explore, dance, eat, shop, and experience the incredible mix of global sounds, local businesses, and community spirit that make Broadview Danforth feel like the world in one neighbourhood.
BD Beats Event Listings
Venues
Parkette 1 and Parkette 2 are CafeTO outdoor spaces, designated on Toronto Soccer Match Days only.
| Venue | Address |
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| Zed-80 | 185 Danforth Ave. |
| Papyrus | 337 Danforth Ave. |
| Carrot Common | 348 Danforth Ave. |
| Parkette 1 | 185 Danforth Ave. |
| Parkette 2 | 337 Danforth Ave. |
JuneThu Jun 4
Fri Jun 5
Sun Jun 7
Thu Jun 11
Fri Jun 12 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Canada · 6–9pm
Sat Jun 13 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Canada / Bosnia · noon–2pm
Sun Jun 14
Wed Jun 17 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Panama / Ghana · 6–8pm
Thu Jun 18
Fri Jun 19
Sat Jun 20 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Germany / Côte d'Ivoire · 3–5pm
Sun Jun 21
Tue Jun 23 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Croatia / Panama · 6–8pm
Thu Jun 25
Fri Jun 26 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · Senegal / Iraq · 6–9pm
Sun Jun 28
JulyThu Jul 2 — Toronto Soccer Match Day · 2nd Round (teams TBD) · 6–9pm
Fri Jul 3
Sun Jul 5
Thu Jul 9
Fri Jul 10
Sun Jul 12
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AugustSun Aug 2
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Neighbourhood Resources
Business Improvment Areas |
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| Danforth BIA | 416-429-4479 | |
| Greektown on the Danforth BIA | 416-469-5634 | |
| Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas (TABIA) | 416-889-4111 | |
| City of Toronto Economic Development Office | 416-392-1134 | |
Child Care Centres |
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| General Information | 416-392-5437 | |
| Application Office | 416-397-1445 | |
| Bluebird Montessori School Cooperative | 958 Broadview Ave. | 416-424-4066 |
| Chester Jr. YMCA | 115 Gowan Ave. | 416-421-8101 |
| Children's Circle of St-Barnabas | 175 Hampton Ave. | 416-461-5151 |
| Frankland Daycare Centre | 816 Logan Ave. | 416-463-1413 |
| Jackman Community Daycare | 79 Jackman Ave. | 416-466-8715 |
| Massey Centre | 1102 Broadview Ave. | 416-423-7859 |
| Ms. Miriam's Nursery & Play Centre | 583A Danforth Ave. | 416-431-9770 |
| Our Happiness Day Nursery | 801 Carlaw Ave. | 416-461-1380 |
| Pat Schulz Child Care Centre | 1 Danforth Ave. | 416-393-0939 |
| Withrow Child Care Centre | 25 Bain Ave. | 416-463-1457 |
Community Centres |
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| Frankland Community Centre & Pool | 816 Logan Ave. | 416-392-0749 |
Community Services |
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| Community Care East York | 334 Donlands Ave. | 416-422-2026 |
| East End Literacy | 269 Gerrard St. E. 2nd Floor | 416-938-6989 |
| East Toronto Family Resources | 2625 Danforth Ave. | 416-691-7407 |
| Human Sexuality Program | Toronto District School Board | 416-985-3749 |
| Meals Here & There | 310 Danforth Ave. | 416-466-0587 |
| Riverdale Immigrant Women's Centre | 1326 Gerrard St. E. Ste100 | 416-465-6021 |
| Salvation Army - Riverdale Hostel | 312 Broadview Ave. | 416-465-6970 |
| Senior Link | 2625 Danforth Ave. | 416-691-7407 |
| Woodgreen Community Centre | 69 Pape Ave. | 416-469-5211 |
| YWCA of Greater Toronto | 15 Pape Ave. | 416-469-0774 |
Danforth News |
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| Virtual Tour of the Danforth Area | ||
| Danforth Live Community Directory | ||
| etcnews - Community News | ||
| Globe & Mail | ||
Local Attractions |
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| Don Valley Brickworks | 416-392-1111 | |
| Riverdale Farm | 416-961-8787 | |
| Todmorden Mills Park | 416-338-0029 | |
Local Events |
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| Taste of the Danforth | 416-469-5634 | |
For Members |
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| Canada Business Service Centers | ||
| Export Source Canada | ||
| Ontario Economic Development & Trade | ||
Libraries |
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| Toronto Reference | 789 Yonge St. | 416-395-5577 |
| Pape Danforth | 701 Pape Ave. | 416-393-7727 |
| Riverdale | 370 Broadview Ave. | 416-393-7720 |
Parks |
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| Lower Donland Park - Walking Trails | Pottery Rd. | |
| Riverdale Park - Ice Rink, Outdoor Pool & Tennis | 550 Broadview Ave. | |
| Riverdale Park West - Leash-Free Section | 375 Sumach St. | |
| Withrow Park - Ice Rink, Wading Pool, Tennis & Leash-Free Section | 725 Logan Ave. | |
Pet Sitting Services |
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| Barkingham Palace | 1338 Danforth Ave. | 416-461-3009 |
| Pet Partners | 416-425-4881 | |
Places of Worship |
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| Danforth Baptist Church | 60 Bowden St. | 416-466-5658 |
| Eastminster United Church | 310 Danforth Ave. | 416-463-2179 |
| Holy Name Catholic Church | 71 Gough Ave. | 416-466-8281 |
| Iglesia Evangelica Hispana | 804 Broadview Ave. | 416-463-1240 |
| Jamiatul Muslemin of Toronto | 1015 Danforth Ave. | 416-465-7833 |
| Riverdale Jewish Community Centre | 179 Danforth Ave. | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Riverdale Presbyterian Church | 662 Pape Ave. | 416-466-3246 |
| St-Barnabas Anglican Church | 361 Danforth Ave. | 416-463-1344 |
Political Representatives |
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| Federal - Craig Scott - NDP MP Toronto-Danforth | 416-405-8914 | |
| Provincial - Peter Tabuns - MPP Toronto-Danforth | 416-461-0223 | |
| Municipal - Mary Fragedakis - Ward 29 City Councillor (North) | 416-392-4032 | |
| Municipal - Paula Fletcher - Ward 30 City Councillor (South) | 416-392-4060 | |
Schools |
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| Bluecrest Montessori | 958 Broadview Ave. | 416-424-4033 |
| Chester Elementary School | 115 Gowan Ave. | 416-396-2325 |
| City Adult Learning Centre | 1 Danforth Ave. | 416-393-9740 |
| Danforth Collegiate & Technical Institute | 800 Greenwood Ave. | 416-393-0620 |
| Earl Grey Senior Public School | 100 Strathcona Ave. | 416-393-9545 |
| Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute | 16 Phin Ave. | 416-393-0230 |
| Frankland Community School Jr | 816 Logan Ave. | 416-393-9720 |
| Holy Cross Catholic School | 299A Donlands Ave. | 416-393-5242 |
| Holy Name Catholic School | 690 Carlaw Ave. | 416-393-5215 |
| Jackman Ave Jr. Public School | 79 Jackman Ave. | 416-393-9710 |
| Jones Avenue Adult Learning Centre | 540 Jones Ave. | 416-393-9646 |
| Pape Avenue Junior Public School | 220 Langley Ave. | 416-393-9470 |
| Riverdale Collegiate Institute | 1094 Gerrard St. E. | 416-393-9820 |
| Rosedale Heights School of the Arts | 711 Bloor St. E. | 416-393-1580 |
| Withrow Ave Public School | 25 Bain Ave | 416-393-9440 |
Tourism Ontario |
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| Ontario Travel.net | ||
| Ontario Travel Associates | ||
| Festivals & Events Ontario | ||
| Resorts in Ontario | ||
Tourism Toronto |
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| Toronto Tourism - What's Going on, Where to Stay, Where to Eat | ||
| Toronto.com - for Arts, Attractions, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping, Concerts, Etc... | ||
| Toronto Convention & Visitors Association | ||