Woodbine Park - Saturday July 26th, 2025

Groovin' in the Park, Saturday July26, FREE at Woodbine park, Featuring Derrick Does Disco & Djs: Gathurin' uf Soulz, Jason Palma, and more

Join us for the 10th Anniversary of Groovin in the Park a free, two-day dance party in the heart of Torontos east end at Woodbine Park. A celebration of Soul, Funk, World & House Music, food trucks, a beer garden, shaded seating, and pure community vibes. Join us for a family-friendly dance party full of joy!

Groovin in the Parks Saturday Fever Features Derrick Does Disco (Derrick Carter, Chicago ),and DJs Gathurin uf Soulz, Jason Palma, Jay NuFunk, Jason Hodges, Miz Megs, Flipside, Harbour Nights DJs, 45 Sessions (DJ Tanner, OuterTimeInnerSpace, MoonHym, Mistaken Ape & more)

Presented by NuFunk & United Soul in association with APT 20 year Anniversary, Balance, The House that Toronto Built and Hotstepper Productions.

Derrick Carter plays parties, makes music, dances, singsand really, really likes shoes. A pivotal figure in Chicago house musics 90s wave, he began DJing at age nine, spinning disco at family reunions. Growing up in the citys western suburbs, Carter was drawn into Chicagos underground dance scene in his teens and quickly became a major presence. After honing his skills for years, he eventually took his tight, soulful sets on the road, working at record stores like Gramaphone and spinning at legendary local venues like Shelter, Foxys, and Smart Bar. He travels around the world as a house music icon; his sound is rooted in house but never confined by itCarters sets often weave in disco, soul, jazz, and anything else that moves the room.

Past Groovin in the Park performers include Mark Farina, DJ Spinnas WONDER-FULL, Tony Touch, Kenny Glasgow, Tortured Soul, Roy Davis Jr, Greg Wilson, Starting From Scratch, Fred Everything, Jojo Flores, Tush, Soul Motivators, Jason Palma, DJ Yogi, Sweet Touch Foundation, Ritmo Collective, Mike Gibbs, Make it Funky DJs, and more from the citys rich dance community.

Outdoor | Family Event | Everyone Welcome
Woodbine Park 1695 Queen St E, Toronto (at Coxwell)
Located on Torontos east side, Woodbine Park is one of the cityslargest parks. Wide grassy fields and waterfront views make it a popular spot for summer outdoor events, with beach swimming, a boardwalk & a skateboard park.