Summer in the Park
August 22-24, 2025
Little Avenue Memorial Park
22 Little Avenue, York, ON M9N 1K6
Crossroads Theatre has provided theatrical programming in Little Avenue Memorial Park every summer since 2019.
Summer in the Park 2025 is our joyful offering to engage audiences of all ages and backgrounds, exploring the theme of Resilience through theatre, storytelling, music, dance, poetry, and by gathering as a community
ANNOUNCING #SITP25
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This year’s lineup includes Toronto R&B singer Kibra, Tribal Vision Dance, Replay Storytelling, The Grand Salto Theatre, and spoken word from Irmão. Visitors can also enjoy a community meal, artistic workshops, a closing Party in the Park, and more.
All programming is free!
Crossroads Theatre acknowledges The Romano D'Andrea Foundation as a returning supporter of Summer in the Park, and the Foundation’s new three-year commitment to ensure that professional, community-rooted theatre remains viable and thriving in Weston.
Summer in the Park is also sponsored by Toronto Pearson, and the Weston Village Residents’ Association.
Crossroads Theatre also acknowledges generous support from its funders: the Toronto Arts Council, the city of Toronto, the Ontario Arts Council, the Government of Ontario, the Government of Canada, and the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association.
FULL FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
6PM: The Summer in the Park Opening Night Celebration, a lively and fun summertime evening featuring music from Natasha Roldán, and a Picnic in the Park community meal in partnership with the Weston Village Community Association.
7:30PM: Rooted in Weston, hosted by Replay Storytelling: developed through a series of workshops facilitated by Paul Aflalo and Chantal Lim of Replay, members of the community share true stories based on their own lived experience.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
1PM: A show and workshop from Tribal Vision Dance - have fun, be active and learn about the history and meanings of First Nations social dances.
3:30PM: Weston’s Bright Futures - led by Weston artist Najla Nubyanluv, a group of IBPOC young women and non-binary youth share an original performance celebrating identity and self-empowerment.
6PM: Replay Storytelling presents Stories of Resilience, featuring a cast of Toronto’s best storytellers.
7:45PM: Spoken Word and music with Irmão (Martin Gomes & Matheus Coelho).
8:15PM: Toronto-based R&B and Soul artist Kibra takes the stage with her seamless blend of smooth soulful melodies and captivating vocals.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
1PM: The Adventures of the Little Rooster by The Grand Salto Theatre. Dazzle and delight at this retelling of this beloved Hungarian folktale performed with music, dance, circus and cabbage!
2PM: Close the festival with Crossroads Theatre and Party in the Park, in partnership with the Weston Village Community Association, with food, games, music, and fun!