Bike at The Bentway
Sundays, October 18, 25, November 1, 2026.
Build confidence on two wheels with this pilot cycling program! Enjoy beginner-friendly riding lessons for kids and adults, plus community bike repair support. Learn essential maintenance skills, get help with simple repairs, and share feedback to shape future programming.
Howl’oween
We’re back with the ulti-mutt fall celebration: Howl’oween at The Bentway! Round up the whole pack, two-legged and four, for our fur-nomenal costume contest. Enjoy prizes, music, local vendors, and cozy fall treats on this tail-wagging afternoon full of laughter, happy howls, and Halloween fun for pups and their people!
The Bentway Goes to the Dogs! Howl’oween Returns October 24 with prizes, vendors, and a brand-new costume category
October 1, 2026
Calling all costumed canines, four-legged friends, and superdogs: Howl’oween returns to The Bentway on Saturday, October 24, and this year Toronto’s pups have a new challenge.
Light Toronto Orange
On September 30, 2026, The Bentway Skate Trail and the Canada Malting Silos at Public Pier will be illuminated orange as a symbol of our shared commitment to Truth and Reconciliation alongside the CN Tower and neighbourhood partners.
Bentway By Night: Nuit Blanche 2026
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There’s more than one way to experience Nuit Blanche at The Bentway.
Social Fabric: A Community Textile Activation
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Drawing on the textile traditions reflected in Anahita Akhavan’s new mural, West Block becomes a place for shared making. Working with SHEEEP Studio, visitors of all ages will assemble textiles throughout the afternoon, gathering colour, pattern, and the gestures of many hands.
Public Pier brings free arts, food, music, dance and introduces SILO NIGHTS to Toronto’s waterfront
September 8, 2026
Day-to-night cultural experience launches September 18 at Marina Quay West
Decomposition No. 7: Undergrowth
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Projected onto the Canada Malting Silos, this immersive artwork transforms street-tree data into light and sound, revealing the interconnected rhythms of Toronto’s urban forest. A living portrait of slow, ongoing growth, it invites us to imagine the city not as it is, but as it could become.
‘Public Pier’ to test bold new future for underused Toronto waterfront site
August 26, 2026
Collaborative pilot project will explore how Marina Quay West can support culture, public life, and economic activity ahead of its planned transformation into a permanent park.
Public Pier
Fridays: 6pm–11pm, Saturdays: 1pm–11pm. September 18 & 19, September 25 & 26, and October 2 & 3.
A collaboration between The Bentway, Harbourfront Centre, OCAD University, and the Waterfront BIA, Public Pier is a public realm pilot that transforms Marina Quay West into a welcoming waterfront hub for arts and culture, gathering, and public life.
Public Trust
Sep 15 to Oct 4, 2026
Torontonians are invited to make promises to themselves and their community—not just as inhabitants of the city, but as co-authors of its future. In a welcoming, non-partisan space, Public Trust reimagines civic engagement as something personal, accessible, and joyful.
The Bentway Launches a City-Wide Invitation to Give Your Word with Public Trust
August 11, 2026
Canadian premiere of Paul Ramírez Jonas’ Public Trust transforms thousands of personal promises into a city-wide public artwork exploring trust, democracy and civic participation ahead of the 2026 municipal election
Toronto’s Playground Keeps Going as The Bentway Launches Late-Summer Programming
July 20, 2026
With roller skating, family programming, art socials and a new after school series, The Bentway keeps Toronto’s summer momentum going into fall.
Roller Skate Lessons: August 14
August 14, 6:30pm-7:30pm and 7:30pm-8:30pm
Learn how to roll with us! This summer, we’re offering weekly roller skate lessons for those who are looking to gain basic skills. Our expert instructors will help novice skaters build confidence on wheels and navigate our figure-eight trail.
Gardiner Gateways
On view as of May 21, 2026
New lighting at Dan Leckie Way and Bathurst Street brightens key crossings, improves walkability, and illuminates a pedestrian-friendly future under the Gardiner.
Roller Skate Rentals
Fridays 5:00pm–8:00pm, Saturdays & Sundays 1:00pm–7:00pm. From August 7–September 27, 2026.
The Bentway Skate Trail continues to be the best place to rock and roll in the summer, visit our Skate Rental Container on site to rent your roller skates and protective gear from Fridays-Sundays in August and September!
FIFA Fan Festival™ Neighbour Ticket Giveaway
Do you live or work in the Fort York or Liberty Village neighbourhood? The City of Toronto is offering residents the opportunity to access tickets to the FIFA Fan Festival™ through a community ticket distribution initiative!
Bentway After School
Tuesdays, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm. Two 5-week sessions: Sep 8-Oct 6, Oct 13-Nov 10.
The Bentway invites young urbanists to explore and learn about their city with lots of fun, creativity, and outdoor discovery along the way! The program empowers participants to understand and influence concepts in urban design, city building, and placemaking through neighbourhood investigations, storytelling, and recreation.
RBC Foundation and The Bentway Reimagine the Future of the Gardiner
June 4, 2026
On May 20, 2026, RBC volunteers joined The Bentway beneath the Gardiner Expressway for a hands-on planting workshop at Bentway Staging Grounds — a temporary site and living laboratory dedicated to growing and testing diverse plant species in one of the city’s most distinctive urban microclimates.
A Brighter Gateway to the Waterfront: The Bentway Lights Up Toronto’s Under-Gardiner Intersections
May 19, 2026
New lighting at Dan Leckie Way and Bathurst Street brightens key crossings, improves walkability, and illuminates a pedestrian-friendly future under the Gardiner.
Gather, Make, and Move! Summer programs return to The Bentway
May 5, 2026
The Bentway’s summer programming returns June 2 with a vibrant lineup of workshops, recreation, and community events. Running through September, this season invites you to make, play, and connect in spaces under the Gardiner and beyond.
Textiles: Bag Charms
Join the World Cup fever and make a leather tassel bag charm to represent your your favourite team in this workshop. No matter what country you’re rooting for, we’ve got you covered. Wear them to the stadium, put them on your bag, or rub them for good luck while you watch from home.
Art Socials
Tuesdays from Jun 2 to Aug 25, 2026.
Trade your usual night out for an evening of creative experimentation and social connection! Our weekly beginner-friendly Art Socials invite you to try hands-on creative techniques like miniatures, screen printing, and watercolour in a relaxed, social setting. Come solo or with friends, and leave with something you made yourself!
Roller Skate Lessons
Fridays from Aug 7 to Sep 25, 2026. Two sessions: 6:30pm-7:30pm or 7:30pm-8:30pm.
Learn how to roll with us! This summer, we’re offering weekly roller skate lessons for those who are looking to gain basic skills. Our expert instructors will help novice skaters build confidence on wheels and navigate our figure-eight trail.