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.
The Bentway’s summer 2026 programming returns this June 2, bringing back our favourite creative workshops, playful recreation, and community moments!
Registration is now open for programs running June through September, and this year’s lineup invites you to make, play, and connect across a mix of settings—under the Gardiner and just beyond it—each program shaped by the same spirit of curiosity, creativity, and shared space.
Stay tuned for the return of roller skating at the Bentway Skate Trail in August, with details and tickets dropping in July!
Art Socials with Noble Space
Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30pm
June 2, 9, 16, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28, August 4, 11, 18, 25
The Bentway Studio (55 Fort York Blvd)
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!
Eco Workshops with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
June 18: Nature in our Neighbourhood
July 9: Exploring Nature Beyond Sight
6:00pm-7:30pm
Bentway Staging Grounds (45 Dan Leckie Way)
The Bentway is teaming up with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for two free workshops that explore urban nature in our local neighbourhoods and public parks. Learn more about resilient flora and fauna thriving along the Gardiner and waterfront corridor, often overlooked ecosystems thriving in our built environment.
Dino Runs
August 22, September 19
10:00am-12:00pm
The Bentway Skate Trail (250 Fort York Blvd)
Dino Runs are an interactive family event packed with movement and imagination! Kids join lively Dino Specialists for songs, stories, and games before heading out on a playful mission to track down runaway dinosaurs. This prehistoric adventure is part learning, part make-believe, and all about laughing and being active together.
Roller Skate Party
August 7
6:30pm-10:00pm
The Bentway Skate Trail (250 Fort York Blvd)
Glide and groove to the music of local DJ’s and celebrate the dog days of summer. Whether you’re just learning or showing up, it’s an open invitation to move your own way! Details drop in July.
Roller Skate Lessons
Fridays, 6:30pm-7:30pm and 7:30pm-8:30pm
August 7, 14, 21, 28, September 4, 11, 18, 25
The Bentway Skate Trail (250 Fort York Blvd)
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. Tickets drop in July!
