Author: DECA

To quote DECA co-chair Jenn early in the World Series, “I’m not really into baseball, but I am into displays of community joy.” This comment really resonated at the Arts Fair volunteer dinner, because it really reflects what DECA is about: not the baseball bit — I think most members took Game 7 pretty hard — but enjoying time spent together on a common endeavour, whether supporting a sports team, eating farm fresh food on a park hill, or perusing gorgeous handmade arts and crafts in that same park.

One of our most joyous annual events also happened on Saturday night. The Pumpkin Parade was packed with cheerful neighbours and about 600 brilliant pumpkins. A huge thank you goes out to the organizers and volunteers who made sure those pumpkins were displayed, lit, and ultimately smashed into the city compost bin. Shoutout to Scouts Section 115 Pack A!

Coming up on the November 15-16 weekend,  we have our annual collaboration with Kimbourne Park United Church, preparing and serving their community meal. This is always a joyous event, and we couldn’t do it without volunteers from our community. If you are able to contribute, please email info@deca.to.

Keep the Halloween spirit alive by bringing your jack-o-lantern to East Lynn Park for the annual Pumpkin Parade! Every year, we have hundreds of pumpkins lining the park, and it is MAGICAL. Pro tip: you don’t need to bring a jack-o-lantern to come enjoy the artistry and handiwork of your neighbours!

Anyone who is able is invited to stick around after the parade to help us throw the pumpkins into the compost bins. It’s a great workout and a fun way to help out your community and the environment!

Interested in helping us plan for the upcoming Pumpkin Parade and Festival of Lights? Just want to find out more about DECA? Come join us at The Teaching Space on Tuesday night at 7pm. Here’s a sneak peek at our agenda:

DECA Board Meeting Agenda October 21st 2025 draft

Any questions? Contact us at info@deca.to.

Final Market

It’s the Thanksgiving market at East Lynn this week and it’s also the final market of the year. Don’t let this one get away! Come and pick up fresh produce for your Thanksgiving meal.

The lineup this week…
Enjoy some live music with Amy Faba while the kids decorate a pumpkin for the holiday table at the Kids’ Zone!

Community Fridges is a Toronto-based initiative created to nourish communities and neighbours. Volunteers will be around to answer any questions you have about the organization and to collect donations for the fridges. The Bike Brigade will be delivering!

Sandees, Borrel and the Spice Drawer are the popup vendors making repeat appearances for Thursday and the beer this week comes from the Fairweather Brewery.

DECA will be at the market to answer questions you might have about the community or the market, and to give out produce bags. Stop by the display table to find out how you can get involved!

Safe Access to the Danforth GO station

Public Board Meeting

Interested in participating more in DECA this fall? Join us at our public board meeting! We will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 7-9 pm, at The Teaching Space, 2205 Danforth Ave.

It’s now officially fall and there are only TWO market days left at East Lynn so don’t let them slip past. This week it’s all about welcoming the new season!

The lineup…
Hey, kids! It’s October and that means Thanksgiving is around the corner. Come and show off your creativity at the East Lynn Farmers’ Market; decorate a pumpkin for your Thanksgiving table. Paints will be provided.

This might be your last chance to ask a Master Gardener what to do about your plants before the snow flies. Find out what you need to plant now for some spring colour, or what to do to put your garden to bed.

South Riverdale Community Health Centre will be on site, too. The non-profit, multi-service organization provides primary healthcare, social and community outreach services with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.

Come and hear Kristin Lindell, local songwriter and singer whose music is described as ‘down-to-earth folk shimmering with jazz.’

Pollen Pants Honey and Sandees are two fabulous popup vendors while Great Lakes Brewery is the beer to take home this week.

It’s that time of year again, when we usher in Fall with the Danforth East Arts Fair, happening this Saturday, Sept 20th from 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday, Sept 21st from 10 AM to 5 PM, in East Lynn Park!

The Fair builds community by bringing together over 50 local artists and artisans, live music, kids activities and tasty treats, in an annual event you don’t want to miss!

Click Here for our Artist Directory and Map to see all the amazing artists and artisans at the Arts Fair this year!

This year we will have some delicious food vendors including Albion Hills Farm, Bhojan Gar, Borrel (Sunday only), Heavenly Sandwiches, Link Haus, Pomerosa, The Pop Stand, and Twisted Tornado!

We will also have kids activities over the two days of the Fair from The Make Station,  Nancy Lalicon, Scribble Me Silly and Mischief Makers.

Special thank you to all our wonderful sponsors who help make the event possible:  the Arts Market, Create Art Studio, Danforth East Wellness, Manzer Hair Studio, Melissa Peretti, Pegasus Studios, Karina Sadu & Co., Trust Realty Group, and Wag on the Danforth!

We are also grateful for the partnership and support of City Councillor Brad Bradford’s office.

We still need some volunteers to help  with set up/tear down and during the event – please sign up here! 

And, if you’re able, please bring donations of perishable or nonperishable food, goods or personal care items for 

See you in the park!