Singing in Circles
community-led, community-Fed
"I love how I feel when we sing together"
Like to sing? Curious about singing with others? No experience necessary, all voices welcome. No two song circles are alike!
Community song circles are unique 'singing bowls' that offer a supportive and fun way to learn, share, and best of all, sing it all out!
Each song is led and taught by singing and repeating, line by line, until we sing it through together.
Learn simple melodies and harmonies through 'call and response', 'rounds', 'zipper' and other styles of songs focused on nature and heart-centred themes.
- community circle singer
We're singing all summer at the Milky Way Garden
The Milky Way Garden is owned by the Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust (PNLT) led and supported by local organizations and community members. In addition to growing vegetables over the years, activities in the Milky Way garden also include community events, workshops and seasonal gatherings. These activities support the goals of arts, culture, food sovereignty, climate action, righting relations and benefits connected to being in outdoor spaces for physical and mental health.
2026
let's Sing this summer!
Singing to and through the elements of nature and heart-centred song in a community garden.
Women's Song Circle: Planting Seeds of Song
August 12 & August 26
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sliding scale: $5-$10
Milky Way Garden, Parkdale (Toronto)
(Off Milky Way Lane, south of Queen W at Cowan ave)
Come sing and be held in song, no experience necessary! Women of all ages and voices welcome.
Wednesdays
Women's Song circle
community singing resources
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You can also follow for circle updates and photos of favourite things: @nf_elements
Inspired by a deep love of acoustic music and singing, collaboration, and connection, Nicole Fowler hosts 'Singing in Circles', a program of community song circles focused on nature and heart-centred songs.
As a song leader, song carrier, facilitator, and community activist, her passions and projects are community-led and community-fed.
If you have an idea or want to collaborate in community, let's talk (and sing!).
You can also follow Nicole for circle updates on Instagram: nf_elements
Monthly
song leader Circle
Song circle leaders gather to connect, exchange, workshop community singing + ideas through song.
Monthly from 7:00 p.m. -8:30 p.m.
$10 to support community garden space.
Milky Way Garden, Parkdale
More Community Singing
Living Harmony with Amahla and Penelope
Mondays | 4:30pm - 6pm | Sorauren Park (on market day!)
Accessible community songs, with an emphasis on harmony singing
For more info: email livingharmonycommunitysinging@gmail.com
Community Singing with Sophie
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Saturday Aug 1, 9am-10am
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Withrow Park - on the grass east of the basketball court, just beside the Withrow Farmer's Market, which is 9am-1pm
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babies and little ones welcome. There will be some toys and blankets to sit on
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free community event!
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For more info or to RSVP email Sophie at sophiebarbier12@gmail.com
Held in Song: Community Singing Group for Helpers with Rieko
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Wednesday Aug 12, 5:30-7:00pm
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Friends House (60 Lowther, near St. George Station)
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A welcoming singing circle for helpers and caregivers. We’ll sing simple, heart-centered songs as a group to support nurturing and connection.
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Open to those who provide care, support, and assistance in their work or communities.
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PWYC (first session free)
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For more info and to register: https://bit.ly/heldinsong
Singing Mamas - dates, times and more information for song circles at:
https://singingmamastoronto.ca