Events
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Halloween on Queen 🎃
Saturday, October 31 | The Beach
Halloween on Queen is back — and so is our Costume Parade!
Join The Beach BIA for a fun, family-friendly afternoon along Queen Street East. Dress up the kids, dress up the dog (or yourself!) and come celebrate Halloween in The Beach.
Decorate for the season with our free colouring pages!
The Costume Parade Returns!
Meet us at 1:30 PM at Ivan Forrest Gardens.
We’ll gather in the park before setting off just before 2:00 PM, walking together along the sidewalk on Queen Street East toward Kew Gardens.
Kids and pets are welcome — costumes are highly encouraged!
Once we arrive at Kew Gardens, the Halloween fun continues with trick-or-treat bags, colouring tables, cornhole and a visit from our special guest, the Robot Dog.
From 2:00–4:00 PM, families can also stroll Queen Street East and trick-or-treat at participating Beach businesses displaying the Halloween on Queen – Treats Here! sign.
Saturday, October 31
1:30 PM — Meet at Ivan Forrest Gardens
Just before 2:00 PM — Costume Parade heads along Queen Street to Kew Gardens
2:00–4:00 PM — Halloween activities at Kew Gardens + Trick-or-Treat on Queen
Bring your costumes, your treat bags and your Halloween spirit for a spooktacular afternoon in the neighbourhood.
Costumes encouraged. Everyone welcome. Kids and pets too!
See you on Queen! 🎃👻
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Fall for The Beach Sidewalk Sale
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Queen Street East | The Beach
🍂 Fall for The Beach and shop the street!
We’re kicking off the season with our Fall for The Beach Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, September 12.
Stroll Queen Street East and discover sidewalk finds, special offers and seasonal promotions from businesses throughout The Beach. Browse your favourite local shops, discover somewhere new and enjoy everything our neighbourhood has to offer on a beautiful fall day.
Shop the Street. Stay for the Patio.
We’re extending patio season and making the most of those perfect early-fall days when the sun is still warm and the air is a little cooler.
After shopping the sidewalk sale, grab a coffee, meet friends for lunch, find a sunny patio or stay for dinner. It’s one of the best times of year to spend an afternoon in The Beach.
Already enjoying the waterfront? Come up from the boardwalk and keep exploring. Queen Street is just steps from the lake, with independent shops, cafés, restaurants and patios waiting to be discovered.
Walk. Wander. Discover.
Make a day of it with our new self-guided walking tours, connecting the waterfront, local parks, beautiful tree canopy and Queen Street commercial corridor.
Take the long way. Wander into a shop. Stop for something delicious. Find a patio. Discover somewhere new.
📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
📍 Queen Street East (Coxwell Ave to Neville Park Blvd)
🛍️ Participating businesses throughout the BIA
Individual offers and promotions will vary by participating business.
Come for the Sidewalk Sale. Stay for the neighbourhood.
Fall for The Beach.
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Movie Nights in The Beach
2026 Movie Lineup
Presented by: The Beach BIA
Lead Sponsor: The Richards Group
Movie Nights in The Beach — Schedule Update
Our summer movie nights continue! Please note two changes to the 2026 schedule:
Pitch Perfect
Originally scheduled for July 15, the screening was postponed due to poor air quality.
New Date: Wednesday, August 19
Practical Magic
Originally scheduled for August 12, the screening was postponed due to rain.
New Date: Wednesday, August 26
Both movies will be shown at Kew Gardens, with screenings beginning at sunset.
Thank you for rolling with the summer weather! Grab your blanket or lawn chair and join us for two more evenings of free movies under the stars in The Beach.
August 19: Pitch Perfect
August 26: Practical Magic
Free admission. See you in Kew Gardens!
Movie Nights in The Beach returns this summer to Kew Gardens for six free outdoor movie screenings under the stars.
Grab a blanket or lawn chair and join family, friends, and neighbours for one of The Beach’s favourite summer traditions. Set against the backdrop of one of Toronto’s most beautiful waterfront neighbourhoods, Movie Nights combines great films, local businesses, summer evenings, and community connection.
Before the movie, stroll Queen Street East, enjoy dinner on a patio, pick up your favourite takeout, or treat yourself to dessert from one of our many local cafés and restaurants. Then settle into Kew Gardens for an unforgettable evening under the stars.
Wednesday, July 8
Kicking & Screaming
Wednesday, July 15
Pitch Perfect
Wednesday, July 22
Ratatouille
Wednesday, July 29
Fantastic Four
Wednesday, August 5
Freaky Friday
Wednesday, August 12
Practical Magic
Event Details
Location: Kew Gardens, The Beach
Admission: Free
Movies Begin: At Sunset
Please arrive early to secure your spot and enjoy pre-movie activities, local business promotions, and a summer evening in the park.
Rain Dates
August 19 and August 26, 2026
Movie Nights in The Beach is proudly presented by The Beach BIA with Lead Sponsor The Richards Group. Together, we’re creating memorable summer experiences that bring residents and visitors together while celebrating the unique shops, restaurants, cafés, and businesses that make The Beach one of Toronto’s favourite neighbourhood destinations.
