The top street festivals in Toronto this September

Street festivals in Toronto for September 2018 mean that, while there may be some road closures to endure, it's well worth it for the food, activities and fun. There's some newcomers this year while old favourites like the Ukrainian Festival are back once again.

Events you might want to check out:

TIFF Festival Street (September 6-9 @ King Street West)
King Street shuts down once again for a four day street party including free film screenings, food, installations and prime red carpet viewing.
Taste of the Kingsway (September 7-9 @ The Kingsway)
Take a stroll through the Kingsway, where 150 vendors will be lined up with food and drinks, served alongside exhibits and entertainment.
St. James Town Festival (September 8 @ St. Jamestown)
Toronto's historic James Town shows off its colours during this community-wide festival including local artists, vendors, food and programming.
Cabbagetown Festival (September 8-9 @ Cabbagetown)
Historic Cabbagetown comes out for a big festival with an all-Canadian market, food from local vendors, activities and live performances.
Toronto Ukrainian Festival (September 14-16 @ Bloor St. West)
Ukrainian culture takes over Bloor Street with dancing, food, music and activities. If you haven't tried real borscht or paska yet, this is the time.
Roncesvalles Polish Festival (September 15-16 @ Roncesvalles Village)
This yearly staple is back on Roncy with Polish cultural offerings of food, music, dance, entertainment — plus a polka party.
Open Streets TO (September 16 @ Bloor and Yonge Streets)
Parts of Yonge and Bloor go car-less for the day during the second instalment of Open Streets with wandering and activities in the street.
Sterling Road Block Party (September 23 @ Drake Commissary)
Sterling Road has become the place to be and now it comes together for a big block party with food, drinks and art all down the street.
Taste of Jane and Finch (September 29 @ Greenwin Inc.)
New this year is a big street festival at Jane and Finch featuring a day of food trucks offering treats from all over the world, performance and activities.
International Dumpling Festival (September 29-30 @ James Street)
Part of Nuit Blanche, this all-night dumpling market will host a diverse spread of vendors with dumplings from cultures all over the world.
Pedestrian Sundays (September 30 @ Kensington Market)
Dance, drink, eat, shop, play oversized games or take a moment to meditate during this all-day pedestrian takeover of Kensington Market.

by Lisa Power via blogTO