Soccer City Celebration
Soccer City Celebration
Come show your team spirit this summer in North York! ⚽️☀️
North York Arts in collaboration with @reelasian invites community members of all ages to join
us for the City Summer Soccer Celebration, a three‐day series of arts and culture activations
inspired by the global excitement of the soccer season.
⭐️ Gibson House Museum – June 13th and 27th
🎨 NYA will host three different local artists each day at the Gibson House Museum. Visitors of
all ages can drop-in to enjoy soccer‐themed art activities to take home such as:
🎏 Flag Making
⚽ Soccer Ball Keychain Making
👕 Jersey Decoration
🎨 Watercolour Painting Station
🖌 Acrylic Painting Station
✨ Soccer Doll Crafting
Event Details:
📅 June 13th & June 27th, 2026
⏰ 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Gibson House Museum (5172 Yonge St)
🎥 Reel Asian will be showcasing a curated screening of short films by local artists and The
Animation Project participants inside Gibson House.
⭐️ Mel Lastman Square – June 20th
North York Arts and Reel Asian are partnering with @yongenorthyork to present a special,
free community event to celebrate the festivities of the soccer season.
🎥 Watch a community outdoor screening of the beloved film “Bend It Like Beckham.”
⚽ Join the community in watching the live soccer match between Germany and Ivory Coast.
🎨 Get creative and show your team spirit by getting hands-on in a variety of free,
soccer-themed art activations.
🍿 Family DJ show, inflatable bouncers and much more!
Bring your friends and family along for the festivities of the soccer season. We can’t wait to see
you there! 😎⚽️
The Soccer City Celebration is supported by the City of Toronto, Yonge North York, and Reel
Asian.
Date: June 13, 20, and 27
Time: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (June 13 & 27), 1:00 PM – 11:59 PM (June 20)
Where: Gibson House Museum – 5172 Yonge St (June 13 & 27), Main Stage, Lower Level at Mel Lastman Square – 5100 Yonge St. (June 20)
Price: Free
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SOCCER CELEBRATION SHORT FILM SCREENING
Short Film Screening – Presented by North York Arts and Reel Asian
On June 20th, at the Summer Soccer Celebration, North York Arts and Real Asian present a Short Film Screening in the North York Centre Library.
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location:
North York Central Library
Meeting Rooms 2 & 3, Floor 2 (Please follow posted event signage.)
This screening will showcase works by:
- Local North York filmmakers
- Participants from the 6th Annual North York Arts Animation Project for Seniors
The screening highlights the diverse voices, stories, and artistic talent within our community and offers an opportunity for audiences to connect through film and shared experiences.
FEATURED SHORT FILMS
Listed as follows:
FLOW
Rada Zinchuk
INBOUND
Maria Cruz
MONSTER HALLOWEEN DINNER PARTY
Jeff Yolleck
TABLE FOR THREE
Joseph Chung
THE COMPETITION
Miladin Mitrovic
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