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Wanderlust 2026 Poster

Location:

Queen Street East (Jimmie Simpson Park to Vancouver Ave.)

Date:

November 21, 2026

Start Time:

12:00 pm

End Time:

6:00 pm

Join us on along Queen St East for the 20th Anniversary of Wanderlust! Check out the lineup below:

Coffee Party Kickoff (10 AM – 12 PM)

Start your day early at Greenwood Cafe & Baxter’s Vinyl for our official kickoff event featuring coffee, music, and community vibes!

Sip & Stroll Along Queen St East (12 PM – 6 PM)

Explore local shops, galleries, and eateries. Our BIA businesses will be hosting special promotions, in-store activations, and seasonal treats all day long!

The Grove (Queen & Pape)

  • Prize Wheel: Spin to win fantastic prizes donated by our local Leslieville BIA businesses.
  • Live DJ
  • Photobooth
  • Hot Cider

Leslie Grove Park

  • Santa’s Village: Bring the family to meet Santa!
  • Trackless Train Rides
  • Fire Pits & Marshmallow Roasting
  • Park DJ
  • Tree Lighting Ceremony: Join us at sunset as we light up the Leslie Grove Park tree!
  • Metrolinx: Learn more about upcoming project plans and share your feedback directly with their team. A huge thank you to Metrolinx for helping sponsor Santa’s Village!

Wanderlust After Dark (6 PM – LATE)

The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down! After 6 PM, keep the party going at one of our incredible local bars or restaurants along Queen St East for drinks, dinner, and evening specials.

Keep an eye on our website and follow us on Instagram (@LeslievilleBIA) for full merchant promotion listings and schedule updates. We can’t wait to celebrate 20 years of Wanderlust with you!

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