Week of Jul 16 - 22

A busy summer week ahead

July 16, 2026

There’s a lot happening this week, and summer feels like it’s fully in motion now.

Whether you want to spend up on a rooftop, or just make a stop for something sweet and easy, it’s one of those weeks where there’s a little bit of everything, and a few different ways to show up depending on what kind of mood you’re in.

I’ve also included a quick note on a common misconception I still hear from non-vegans, one that comes up often enough that it’s worth addressing, especially when people are talking about what veganism actually means.

This Week:

*Postponed until Aug 13th*

Sadly, the weather is not playing nice with this event that was scheduled for tonight. It has been postponed due to the extremely bad air quality.

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕒 7:00–9:30 p.m.
📍 The Big Carrot Danforth Community Market, 280 Danforth Ave
🎟️ $25

VegTO’s first Sunset Social of the season brings people to the Big Carrot rooftop for an evening with Bad Attitude Bread, the Toronto plant-based bakery founded by Logan Dunn. Tickets include one baked good and one non-alcoholic drink, and the event is almost sold out, so it’s likely worth moving quickly if you want in.

📅 Friday, July 17, 2026
🕒 All day (store hours vary)
📍 Cinnaholic locations (in-store only)

For one day only, Cinnaholic’s Old Skool Roll (their classic cinnamon roll topped with vanilla frosting) will be offered for $3. Limit one per person; in-store only; cannot be combined with other offers. Expect them to sell out quickly, so arrive early.

📅 Saturday, July 18, 2026
🕒 1:00–3:00 p.m. EDT
📍 Churros 92 Coffee Bar, 1802 Eglinton Ave W

A casual meetup to visit Churros 92, a churro shop on Eglinton that serves vegan churros, vegan ice cream, and Mexican drinks. The gathering is meant to introduce people to a new local spot and support a business that appears to have at least some vegan offerings. *At time of posting 3 spots are left.

📅 Wednesday, July 22, 2026
📍 Toronto Humane Society, 11 River St. 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

A monthly community support event where Toronto Humane Society offers essential pet supplies to people who need help keeping pets and families together. Supplies are first come, first served, and pet food is not available at this event; dog and cat food must be picked up through the Pet Food Bank instead.
(Event details are accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time of publishing. Events are intended to be vegan, but details may change, please confirm directly with the organizer if you have specific concerns.)

Worth Noting:

I’ve heard people say that some vegans think honey is vegan, but I’ve yet to meet a vegan who actually believes that in practice personally. VegNews’ article explains why most vegans avoid honey altogether: bees make it for their own nutrition and colony survival, and commercial honey production often involves exploitation, from hive management and artificial insemination to replacing honey with sugar.

The piece also argues that honey can harm wider bee populations, especially native pollinators, and points readers toward bee-free alternatives made without bees. So the takeaway is simple: if you’re trying to avoid animal exploitation, honey doesn’t fit the vegan definition at all and this piece gives some reasons as to why.

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On The Horizon:

*(more info will come closer to the dates)

  • Vegan Paint, Sip & Snack
    📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026, 2-4:30 p.m.
    📍 The Lab Vegutainment Centre, 108 Dundas St W
    A guided painting afternoon hosted by 5 Principles Cuisines, with all supplies provided along with one beverage and five courses of vegan small plates included in the ticket price. No painting experience required; spaces are limited.

  • World Solidarity Day
    📅 Sunday, August 2, 2026
    🕒 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. EDT
    📍 Trinity Bellwoods Park entrance, 790 Queen St W

    This volunteer-led animal advocacy event is part of We The Free’s annual Solidarity Day, with Toronto focused on the 3-Minute Movie Challenge. Participants share a short film about animal agriculture with the public and offer a free vegan treat, aiming to start conversations about veganism and animal rights.

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