Saturday is the official first say of summer. How are you celebrating? Here's a list of suggestions, from the grand opening of a park to a sandcastle building contest.

Celebrate the summer with a beach day

Saturday is the official first say of summer. How are you celebrating? Head down to one of Toronto's blue flag beaches, which were internationally recognized for water quality earlier this week.

Date: Open all weekend

Location: Various locations across the city

Cost: Free

Pop-up Surface Cafe

Meet a CEO, rock group, photograher, comics illustrator and more at Microsoft's Surface Cafe. Torontonians can also get their first look at Microsoft's latest tablet.

Date: Friday, June 20 to Sunday, June 22

Location: 399 Queen St. W.

Cost: Free

Journey to Conquer Cancer 5K Run or Walk

Join cancer survivors, family members and hospital staff in a fundraising walk or run through the streets of Toronto.

Date: Sunday, June 22

Location: Orde Street and University Avenue

Cost: $45 registration fee per person

 

Sandcastle building competition

The Beaches Lodge is hosting its eighth annual sandcastle building competition and is inviting teams to compete for The Beaches Cup.

Date: Sunday, June 22

Location: Ashbridges Bay

Cost: Free