Festival of South Asia @ The Hub

Saturday, July 29, 2022 @ 12:00pm to 9:00pm

We have a lot of activities lined up for the TD Festival of South Asia 2023 and so remember to include a visit to the Hub on Saturday while enjoying the celebrations on Gerrard Street East!

Schedule of Events:

Artisan Market (12pm to 5pm)

Looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for a family member, friend or partner, or yourself? Our curated local artists and artisans have unique creations for everyone!

If you are an artisan interested in renting a table, please contact Celina at [email protected].

Artists Exhibitions

South Asian artists will be on-site to talk about their art pieces in our first floor gallery from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.

Visitors are also invited to explore other galleries featuring the works of local artists throughout our unique eco-conscious and accessible building.

Children’s Activities (12pm to 4pm)

We will be setting up an arts and crafts table on our front patio for children to express their creativity using clay and materials from our garden.

Rooftop Garden Tours (12pm to 5pm)

The Riverdale Hub uses the unique characteristics of its sustainable roof to create a habitat for pollinators and to supply hyper-local, organically grown produce to the on-site vegan cafe, The Social Gardener.

Visitors are invited to taste the fruits of our labour. Limited quantities of our produce will also be available for sale in the cafe.

Please note that our rooftop garden tours are particularly popular and so reservations are strongly recommended; although we may be able to accommodate drop-ins.

Tour Length: 45 minutes (first tour @ 12:00pm; last tour @ 4:15pm)
Maximum # of people per time block: 10

Contact Victoria Adilman, Lead Gardener, at [email protected]

Fee: By Donation/Pay What You Can

Social Gardener Cafe (9am to 5pm)

As always, we will have a selection of vegan baked goods, iced tea and lemonade, popsicles, lite snacks, and our usual fare to keep you nourished and refreshed throughout the day. Plenty of seating will be available in the cafe, front patio, and of course the Rain Garden Patio for those seeking a quiet space away from the crowds.