Hello Corso Italia neighbours and friends. Corso Italia is getting ready for our first ever Harvest Festival and we want to see you there!
What's Going On
We’ve got events, back-to-school sales and … read on to find out all the great things happening on Corso this month.
We're Having a Festival!
Family Fun and Lots of Harvest Time Tomatoes!
This Saturday we will be celebrating the end of the summer Italian style with a tomato canning party. Come for live music, a beer tent by neighbourhood micro-brewery True History, food demos and tasty samples.
Saturday September 16
2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Greenlaw Ave will be closed from St Clair to Joseph Deleo Lane
Save The Date for Halloween Fun!
Yep, we said Halloween... put Corso's Trick-O-Treating event on your calendar for Saturday October 28. Watch for more details about how to get involved in next month's newsletter and on the Corso Social media platforms.
Park (ing) Day Toronto Saturday Sept 16, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Visit 142 Westmount Avenue to get a glimpse of what the city could look like with parking spaces repurposed as parklets! The creative minds at Dubbeldam Architecture + Design are transforming boulevard parking spaces into a pop-up park, with greenery, activities, music, great food by Switzer’s and coffee by local brew masters Lion Coffee. Free HITT class with DJ from F45 (10am) and yoga class from Modo Yoga (11am). Spaces are limited, you can sign-up here on EventBrite.
11th Annual Pink Diamond Gala
September 24, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
This annual fundraising event is in support of ABC CARE KIT!& ABC Thrive programs that help women in their post cancer journey, providing financial support for basic needs, mastectomy garments and breast prosthesis. The afternoon will be filled with live entertainment, a live auction, gift bags and Sandy Rinaldo as keynote speaker.
Oktoberfest
September 30
A NON-TICKETED event that will run all day on the 30th and everyone is invited! There will be TWO brand new Oktoberfest lagers to sample and a very special menu provided by @pasturebutchery.
Open Mic
Every Thursday Night
Bring some friends and show off your talent!
On The Street
There's always something going on - come out and see what the businesses of Corso have in store!
Premier Jour Back to School Sale
Premier Jour is celebrating Back-to-School with 25% OFF - Teachers, Students, Moms, Daughters - everyone is welcome! Shop in-boutique at Premier Jour Lingerie and Swimwear. Open daily until 7:00 p.m. Sunday by appointment.
Dark Horse Coffee Rewards
Bring your school or work bestie to Dark Horse and celebrate with a buy one coffee or tea, get one 50% off until this Friday. Offer available to Regulars Rewards members only. Not a member yet? Ask a barista to sign you up.
Hey Wey Is Back on Delivery Platforms
Because you asked for it, you can find Hey Wey on Uber Eats, DoorDash and Skip The Dishes.
New Hours for TreMari
Starting Tuesday September 5th TreMari’s doors will be open between 7am-7pm Monday to Saturday and from 7am to 6pm on Sundays. When you are there try the Spicy Peach and Yogurt cannoli flavour of the month for September!
Don Quixote is Back! Patio Anyone?
Were you missing the Don Quixote patio last month? Well they are back in full force and ready to serve with their delicious red or white Sangria.
Savor Thai Grand Opening
The much anticipated opening of Savour Thai at the corner of St Clair Ave and St Clair Gardens took place earlier this month. Featured on View The Vibe, book your reservation soon while you still can!
A Bitter Sweet Good Bye to an Iconic Corso Business
In 1995, Carmen’s Design opened it’s doors to fulfill a passion and love for sewing. With the creative inspiration to design memorable clothing for boys & girls to wear on important milestone celebrations - almost 30 years later this chapter is coming to a close.
Carmens’ hallmarks have always been a belief in high quality workmanship and one-of-a-kind designs. Whether a first communion dress, children’s bridal wear or baptism gowns - Carmen’s Designs are exclusive, elegant and sophisticated items inspired by clients and created by Carmen herself. This successful Corso Italia business leaves behind many satisfied customers across Toronto, the GTA, Mississauga, Hamilton, Markham, Brampton, Vaughan, Guelph, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Oshawa and Whitby.