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Victoria Day Weekend Events & Activities in Toronto
Saturday, May 19 – Monday, May 22, 2023
Things to do in and around Toronto during Victoria Day Weekend including Victoria Day Fireworks, festivals, food events, family activities and more!
Contents:
- Events & Festivals
- Generic Activities – Hikes, Day Trips etc.
Events & Festivals
If you want to celebrate the unofficial start of the summer with fireworks lighting up the sky, here are some places to go in Ontario to enjoy ... »
Ashbridges Bay Park, Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto
May 22, 2023
Free
Come enjoy the end of the first long weekend of summer at Ashbridges Bay Park. Celebrate Victoria Day with a dazzling display of pyrotechnics that will definitely ... »
Dr. William Laceby Community Center and Arena, 15 Old King Rd, Nobleton
May 22, 2023
Free
Presented by Tim Horton’s, the annual Nobleton Victoria Day celebration is an event you do not want to miss. The event features a fair, live entertainment, ... »
The Studio, 118 Avenue Road, Toronto
May 22, 2023 To August 19, 2023
437-326-2648
Free
Join us from all summer long for exclusive deals on Indeed Labs & pH-In! Shop the TikTok-viral, award-winning, best sellers! Up to 50% off Indeed Labs Up to 20% ... »
Canada's Wonderland, 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan
May 21, 2023
Park Admission
Spend your day enjoying over 200 awesome rides, coasters and attractions, then round out your day with an action-packed fireworks display over Wonder Mountain. »
Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor St W, Toronto
May 21, 2023
$23
Comedians BARE it all for your laughs at Jokers Wild – a show that combines explosive roast battles with strip poker! Comedians come on stage (no pun intended) ... »
Jubilee Queen Cruises, 539 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 21, 2023
4166687208
$35 & up
Join Party Goers from across Ontario 19+Top 40 | EDM/House | Hip Hop | Reggaeton BOOZE CRUISE !Drink Specials, Food & Bottle Service Available * Boat in flyer is just used ... »
Universal EventSpace, 6250 Highway 7, Vaughan
May 21, 2023
$80 - $200
Madnetism Arts and ZWS Entertainment bring you one of the most historic events of Canada! Come out and enjoy one amazing night with the King Of ... »
The Woolfitt's, 1153 Queen St W, Toronto
May 21, 2023
Free
Menage Toronto invites you to The Urban Maker’s Market at the Woolfitt’s. Join us for a fun afternoon of shopping, socializing and supporting local makers ... »
Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto
May 21, 2023
$50 - $80+fees
Amer presents his newest show about Arab culture, Palestine, politics, and the power of the truth. HOW MUCH Tickets : $50 – $80 +fees How to get tickets? Buy Online Accessible ... »
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The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., Toronto
May 21, 2023
$50 - $65+fees
Andrew John Hozier-Byrne, known professionally as Hozier, is an Irish musician, singer and songwriter. His music primarily draws from folk, soul, and blues, often using religious and ... »
Comedy Bar East, 2800 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
May 21, 2023
4164732220
$20 - $25
In celebration of Asian Heritage month, Toronto’s top stand-up comedians of Asian descent unite to bring a night of laughter and magic. Come see what the ... »
K & R themed parties, 50 Weybright Court, Scarborough
May 21, 2023
Free - $5
We’ll have our first instalment of Art on a Tuesday family edition. Fun for the whole family of all ages. Come out and enjoy visual arts, ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto
May 21, 2023
Free
The month of May is Dutch Heritage Month in Ontario. Ontario is home to about 500,000 Dutch Canadians. Since generations, the Dutch Canadian community has made and continues ... »
Pingle's Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd. E, Hampton
May 21, 2023
$7.00
We’re kicking off the season with face painting, balloon twisters, live music & a special menu filled with treats & eats! Stroll through the sea of ... »
Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen St. W, Toronto
May 21, 2023
Free
Heading out this Sunday to enjoy the Victoria Day Weekend? Look out for the Showcase Street Teams and might get BUPKIS! Now, that’s not nothing, it’... »
Blue Mountain Village, Jozo Weider Boulevard, The Blue Mountains
May 20, 2023 To May 22, 2023
Free
Kick off summer in style with our May Long Weekend celebrations. On Saturday, enjoy the melodic tunes of singer-guitarist Alex Barber on the Subaru Stage, followed by ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 20, 2023 To May 22, 2023
0 to $20
Harbourfront Centre is the place to be on long weekends! Toronto’s annual international children’s festival, JUNIOR, offers free family fun and internationally renowned ticketed ... »
stackt market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
May 20, 2023
Free
BACKYARD is stackt’s 5-part summer festival celebrating community + culture. Vendor markets, music, food specials + more. WHAT TO EXPECT: 40+ local food vendors Live dance performances Electronic music ... »
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre, 14732 Woodbine Avenue, Stouffville
May 20, 2023
9057278954
Free
Come and discover what’s new at your Museum as we explore and celebrate Stouffville’s local heritage at this FREE event in celebration of International Museum ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
May 20, 2023
6479793220
Free
Christian Music Festival is a not-for-profit organization that hosts events throughout the year. This is our 8th year hosting the event.The event will feature a packed ... »
Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto
May 20, 2023
416.646.4677
$30 - $40
Immerse yourself in a sonic tapestry of masterful compositions performed by Afghan-American rubab virtuoso Homayoun Sakhi, masterful sitarist Josh Feinberg, and tabla prodigy Vivek Pandya. The captivating ... »
Pioneer Cruises, 333 Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto
May 20, 2023
888-450-3991
$25 to $65
Toronto Boat Parties and Oceanic Entertainment presents Victoria Day Weekend Boat Party Toronto 2023! Be prepared to drop it down and bring it up, it’s time to ... »
Harbourfront Centre Theatre, 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 20, 2023 To May 22, 2023
$10-$20
Revisit this well-known tale about the puppet who has to learn to become human and his dangerous journey in a world full of odd characters, temptations and ... »
Fleck Dance Theatre, 207 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 20, 2023 To May 22, 2023
$10-$20
Unable to sleep, a child goes on an imaginary adventure throughout the universe. Using original music, lasers and projections, ZOOOM brings the audience on an adventure to ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 20, 2023 To May 22, 2023
4169734000
Free
From one of Australia’s most acclaimed circus companies comes A Simple Space, which brings the thrill of seven acrobats pushing their physical limits up close and ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 20, 2023 To May 22, 2023
4169734000
Free
Inspired by the mysterious life and work of bees, Polyglot Theatre’s Bees is an interactive experience that explores a buzzing, humming hive of activity, as three ... »
Artport Gallery, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 20, 2023 To May 22, 2023
4169734000
Free
An interactive video installation across four screens brings striking cinematography and choreography together. The installation captures Barrowland Ballet’s Artistic Director Natasha Gilmore with her three children ... »
The Annex Hotel Wine Bar, 296 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto
May 20, 2023
$70.56
Munchiez is a food-inclusive social event where stoners and/or foodies alike can come together for a fun night of interesting food*, tasty cocktails, engaging games, and ... »
The Arena at Pickering Casino Resort, 888 Durham Live Avenue, Pickering
May 20, 2023
$49.99 - $59.99+fees
Direct from Australia, Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic is coming to Pickering Casino Resort on Saturday, May 20, 2023 8PM ET. The show is set to immerse fans ... »
Greenwin Theatre, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto
May 20, 2023
$40+fees
The repertory of the Anatolian Folk Dancers and EZGI – Turkish Folk Music Ensemble are selected from thousands of Turkish dances and music that date back to Central ... »
The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., Toronto
May 20, 2023
$30.5 - $45.5+fees
Dean Lewis Grant Loaney is an Australian pop singer-songwriter. He is best known for his 2016 single “Waves”, which was certified 7× platinum in Australia in 2019, and his 2018 single “... »
History, 1663 Queen St. East, Toronto
May 20, 2023 To May 21, 2023
$46.75 - $263.75+fees
Beyond the Veil includes twelve original tracks that challenge and evolve the current melodic bass and dubstep sound that Seven Lions helped pioneer. Artists such as Lights ... »
Dixie Go Station, 2445 Dixie Rd, Mississauga
May 20, 2023 To May 22, 2023
$15 to $20
Eats Theme Park is the world’s first food theme park of its kind bringing multiple themed food festivals together, all in one massive foodie wonderland. The 2023 ... »
Black Creek Pioneer Village, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto
May 20, 2023 To May 21, 2023
Free - $22.0
Once Upon a Time… Black Creek Pioneer Village transformed into a fantasyland of magic, wonder, and excitement. Be transported to a storybook realm, with adventure around every ... »
Mandy's Bistro, 123 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
May 20, 2023
$15-$20
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘆 𝗢𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗* is back serving the hottest comedy party on the Danforth, with a fantastic lineup of comedians you don’t want to miss! Advance tickets are only $15 thanks ... »
Chefs Hall, 111 Richmond Street W, Toronto
May 20, 2023
Free
Love supporting local businesses, trying new spots, and going on adventures?! If yes, the Yelp Elite Squad is the perfect place for you. See what it’s ... »
Tandy Markham, 158 Anderson Avenue, Markham
May 20, 2023 To May 28, 2023
905 472 4147
Free or $20-$108+ tax
Learn leatherworking! Want to make something with friends or family? Need a nudge to start making a special present? . See us on the date at 158 Anderson Ave, ... »
Downey's Farm Market, 13682 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
May 19, 2023 To September 22, 2023
(905) 838-2990
$16
Downey’s Farm is the perfect place to get outside for some fresh air and family fun. Jump on our Jumping Pillows, dance along with the Chicken ... »
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E Toronto
May 19, 2023
$10 - $20
Explore the Toronto Botanical Garden and the Wilket Creek Ravine with a knowledgeable tour guide. About this event Get the most out of your visit to the ... »
Milton Go, 780 Main ST E, Milton
May 19, 2023 To May 21, 2023
Free
Canada’s halal food tour is coming to Milton. Enjoy various Instafamous food vendors and hand-slaughtered 100% halal all weekend! Working alongside your favourite food truck vendors, the ... »
City Playhouse Theatre, 1000 New Westminster Dr #101, Thornhill
May 19, 2023
+1 (647) 547-1578
$40
We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming pole dance show, “Vesna.” This electrifying evening will feature breathtaking performances by the best pole dancers of our ... »
Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
May 19, 2023 To May 21, 2023
$14 - $457+fees
On Friday, May 19 and Saturday, May 20, spend your long weekend with the Blue Jays as we celebrate Blue Jays May 2-4 Weekend presented by Ryobi! Fans are ... »
Opera House, 735 Queen St E, Toronto
May 19, 2023
$29.99-$334.61
From Cocaine, Badge, Sunshine of Your Love and Layla, to Forever Man, Tearing Us Apart, Holy Mother and Bad Love. Four stellar musicians with indelible family and ... »
Memorial Park, 2 Park Drive, Whitchurch-Stouffville
May 19, 2023
Free
Our Victoria Day Fireworks is the kickoff of the Town’s summer events. Come join us to celebrate Victoria Day in Memorial Park. Enjoy food trucks, entertainment ... »
Meridian Hall, 1 Front Street East, Toronto
May 19, 2023
$58.76 - $149.16+fees
The virtuoso pianist Maksim, winner of MTV Music Awards and top prizes at prestigious international music competitions, will perform in 2023 in Europe with a crossover show together ... »
The Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., Toronto
May 19, 2023
$32.5 - $47.5+fees
Andrew Ross McMahon is an American singer-songwriter. He was the vocalist, pianist and primary lyricist for the bands Something Corporate and main songwriter for Jack’s Mannequin ... »
Comedy Bar West, 945 Bloor St. West, Toronto
May 19, 2023
416-551-6540
$15-$20
Using YOUR dating profiles, Toronto’s HOTTEST improv group SOFT RUFFIANS swipe right on profile pictures, prompt answers and “first lines” for a night of unhinged comedy ... »
The Hub, 125 King St W., Kitchener
May 19, 2023
$21.28
The Brains are going on tour with a stop in Kitchener! Tickets are on sale now, get yours today! Who is it for? 19+ Valid Government Photo ID ... »
Royal Comedy Theatre, 1051 Bloor St W, Toronto
May 19, 2023
Free entry
Come join us for an evening of comedy at the Royal Comedy Theatre on Bloor Street. We will feature a huge line up of both touring professionals ... »
Rama Gaming House, 2295 Battleford Rd, Mississauga
May 19, 2023
6476315815
Must be 19 years of age or older.
Steve Michaels, formerly known as Stephen Michael Kabakos, is an award-winning tribute artist and actor from Milton, Ontario who has a passion for Elvis Presley. He has ... »
Friday Harbour Resort, 3999 Friday Drive, Innisfil
May 19, 2023 To May 22, 2023
705 812 8880
FREE
Looking for a fun-filled Victoria Day long weekend? Look no further than Friday Harbour! Join us for a host of exciting events and activities that the whole ... »
Little Canada, 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto
May 19, 2023
$22 - $32
Just in time for the Victoria Day weekend, Little Canada is opening Little East Coast – a 720 sq. ft miniature representation of Atlantic Canada showcasing historical and cultural ... »
Bambi’s, 1265 Dundas Street West, Toronto
May 19, 2023
$20
Link Music Lab presents Kamran Sadeghi, New York City-based Iranian composer, record producer, interdisciplinary artist and event curator with Milch, Toronto-based DJ and promoter Laura Schütte, ... »
The Distillery District, 9 Trinity Street, Toronto
May 19, 2023 To May 22, 2023
Free
There’s another reason to celebrate this long weekend: May 22nd marks the 20th anniversary of the opening of the modern day Distillery Historic District, Canada’s ... »
The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, Toronto
May 18, 2023 To May 21, 2023
$20 - $25
Sara Porter Productions is proud to announce L-E-A-K, a fresh new dance work that explores the ecosexual notions of falling in love with the ocean, inspired by ... »
Gia Restaurant, 1214 Dundas St W, Toronto
May 18, 2023 To June 1, 2023
403-993-6397
$15 - $30
Discover your perfect dark chocolate with the exclusive “After Dark” menu, presented by Lindt EXCELLENCE x Gia. Curated by Chef Matthew Ravenscroft, Culinary Director at Gia, take ... »
Terradomi Candle Studio, 107 Atlantic Ave, Unit 203, Toronto
May 18, 2023 To June 8, 2023
$85
Looking to learn the art of candle making or find a fun activity to do with a loved one? Join us at our studio in Liberty Village ... »
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto
May 17, 2023 To May 21, 2023
$16.79 & up
Each year the LULAWORLD festival showcases new work and collaborations by local and international Latin, Brazilian, jazz, folk and global artists. HOW MUCH Tickets : $16.79 & up ... »
Theatre Passe Muraille , 16 Ryerson Ave, Toronto
May 17, 2023 To May 28, 2023
$20-$60
The 2021 UK’s best new independent play now in Toronto. Playwright Sergio Blanco is preparing for a conference about the Narcissus myth in Toronto. Inside a hotel ... »
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke
May 16, 2023 To June 14, 2023
free
Over 1.5 million Canadians live with brain injuries, yet the impacts are often not visible. This exhibition, presented by the Brain Injury Society of Toronto, showcases the strength, ... »
The Terrace, 1680 Creditstone Road, Vaughan
May 16, 2023 To May 19, 2023
Free
Official VERSACE Sample Sale is back in the GTA. Due to the huge demand, there will be even more inventory than last sale. Up to 80% Off Shoes, ... »
Little Canada, 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto
May 15, 2023 To May 29, 2023
$22 - $32
Visit Little Canada on Mondays in May to learn about the maple syrup process from Paul and Karin West, the producers of Little Canada’s Little Batch ... »
Anywhere, Canada
May 14, 2023 To May 31, 2023
$50
Run or walk in your community or from the comfort of your home, all at your own pace. The virtual Sporting Life 10K can take place anywhere—... »
183 Gallery, 183 Queen St East, Toronto
May 13, 2023 To May 20, 2023
647-786-4267
$22.63
Black and white photographer Zhuo Jian (Joe) Wang will teach you how prints are enlarged from black and white negatives in the dark room. This event is ... »
Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto,
May 13, 2023 To October 1, 2023
416.646.4677
$10 to $20
Journey through the life and timeless legacy of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Balkhi (d. 1273), known as Rumi, in an inspiring exhibition celebrating one of history’s most famous ... »
Visual Arts Centre of Clarington, 143 Simpson Avenue, Bowmanville
May 13, 2023 To August 27, 2023
9056235831
Free
Heather Nicol’s newest audio work Prelude/Requiem positions itself at both extremes of the human life cycle. Built upon songs for lulling infants to sleep or ... »
Dhyan Vimal Centre Toronto, 531 Queen St West, Toronto
May 13, 2023 To June 17, 2023
By donation
6 Session Workshop Series begins this week. Join us this Saturday for a live Prabhu Method somatic session with Jothi Prabhu, held at the Toronto Dhyan Vimal Centre ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
May 11, 2023 To May 19, 2023
Pay-What-You-Can
ReelAbilities Film Festival showcases Canadian and International shorts, features, and documentaries about Deaf and disability cultures and by filmmakers and actors with disabilities and/or who are ... »
585 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 11, 2023 To October 29, 2023
$67 +fees & up
Escape the Ghost Ship is an immersive pirate escape room experience—the only one that takes place on a real moving ship! Hop aboard and enjoy a ... »
Alumnae Theatre, 70 Berkeley Street, Toronto
May 10, 2023 To May 21, 2023
$25 to $45
In this darkly funny and poignant new play by Jonathan Guy Lewis, he explores the very raw emotions that the veteran community are feeling after the sudden ... »
The Coal Mine Theatre, 2076 Danforth Ave. Toronto
May 7, 2023 To May 28, 2023
$35.00 - $67.50
When Bella Baird, an isolated creative writing professor at Yale, begins to mentor a brilliant but enigmatic student named Christopher, the two form an unexpectedly intense bond. ... »
Centreville Amusement Park, Toronto Islands
May 6, 2023 To May 28, 2023
4162342345
Free Admission/Rides Ticketed
With more than 30 rides and attractions and 14 mouth-watering food outlets, Centre Island’s iconic Centreville Amusement Park is the ultimate summer destination for families with young children! »
Pingle's Farm Market, 1805 Taunton Rd, Hampton
May 6, 2023 To June 18, 2023
$7 to $18
Here we ‘goat’ again, Spring has sprung at Pingle’s Farm! The buds are blooming, the vegetation is sprouting, and our animal barn is once again occupied ... »
York-Durham Heritage Railway, 19 Railway Street, Uxbridge
May 6, 2023 To May 27, 2023
$79.99 to $89.99
Come enjoy a beautiful ride on our historic coaches, and a tour of our beautiful gardens with soft music playing in the background around our property. The ... »
All across Canada
May 6, 2023 To May 21, 2023
Science Odyssey is Canada’s biggest festival of science and technology with over 1000 activities for explorers of all ages. »
Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto
May 6, 2023 To May 27, 2023
Free Under 25
Hop to it and join us for a Year of the Rabbit-inspired dance party in the Weston Family Learning Centre every Saturday in May! With colourful lights, ... »
The Hangar District in Downsview, 30 Hanover Road, Toronto
May 6, 2023 To May 27, 2023
Free
Coming this May, guests will be able to enjoy a movie experience under the stars in Downsview’s Hangar District, each presented with a different community partner. ... »
Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
May 6, 2023 To July 31, 2023
$0
Join Sarah Baeumler for an exclusive pop-up experience happening May 6th through July 31st at the Stackt Market in Toronto! The pop-up will showcase Sarah’s hand-picked ... »
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Queen Street West, Toronto
May 5, 2023 To May 27, 2023
$35 & up
By Canadian Opera Company. Giacomo Puccini When Rome’s corrupt police chief becomes obsessed with opera singer Floria Tosca, he imprisons her lover Cavaradossi and issues a ... »
Keys Comedy Club, 1425 Bloor St W, Toronto
May 5, 2023 To May 27, 2023
416 5581523
$4.99
BEST FUNNIEST “TORONTO STAND UP COMEDY SHOW” NEW but WELL RENOWN Stand up comedy Club Called “Keys Comedy Club” KeyEpic only puts on the funniest Comedians in ... »
Planet Fitness Locations, Canada
May 5, 2023 To August 31, 2023
Free
Planet Fitness is offering free passes to teens with its High School Summer Pass program, allowing Canadian high schoolers aged 14-19 to work out for free at ... »
Scarborough Village Theatre, Kingston Road, Scarborough
May 4, 2023 To May 20, 2023
$25 - $30
A small group of people help Jesus Christ tell different parables by using a wide variety of games, storytelling techniques, and a hefty dose of comic timing. ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
May 3, 2023 To October 22, 2023
416.586.8097
$0
Walking tours of Toronto. ROMWalks encompass the diverse aspects of Toronto's vibrant neighbourhoods including history, architecture, arts of all varieties, education and more. Most tours are free. »
Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto
May 3, 2023 To December 27, 2023
Free
Free admission to our collection galleries every Wednesday from 6 to 9 pm is a long-standing Toronto tradition. The Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art ... »
Streetcar Crowsnest, 345 Carlaw Ave, Toronto
May 2, 2023 To May 21, 2023
647-341-7390
$45-$65
“It is a beautiful thing to look at something long enough to really understand it. But it is so much more beautiful to be looked at long ... »
Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke
May 2, 2023 To June 1, 2023
free
Artists from the Etobicoke Art Group have experimented with new techniques and pushed boundaries to make their most innovative artworks to date. This juried show unveils the ... »
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave studio 176, Toronto
April 29, 2023 To May 28, 2023
$25+
“Nothing but time… and imagination.” Five friends and a coyote on a mission to save the world. School is out for the summer, the weather is unbearably ... »
Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, Queen Street West, Toronto
April 28, 2023 To May 20, 2023
$35 & up
By Canadian Opera Company. Giuseppe Verdi This brand-new production from Sir David McVicar, starring COC favourites Quinn Kelsey and Sondra Radvanovsky, is the must-see work of the ... »
Village Players Theatre, 2190e Bloor Street West, Toronto
April 28, 2023 To May 20, 2023
$22 to $25
Harry Sullivan hasn’t seen his son Drew in thirteen years, and now Drew is coming to Harry’s Saskatchewan ranch for a visit. This poignant comedy ... »
across Square One Shopping Centre, 100 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
April 21, 2023 To May 5, 2024
$21.49 to $39.99
Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before in Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition immerses audiences of ... »
Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave studio 176, Toronto
April 21, 2023 To May 27, 2023
$30.00 +
An interactive, whimsical, musical experience for the whole family! From the creative team that brought you Rapunzel & Cinderella! It’s time for Prince Snow to inherit ... »
The Japan Foundation, 2 Bloor St. East, Toronto
April 20, 2023 To September 9, 2023
416-966-1600
Free
A Sense of Movement: Japanese Sports Posters, co-presented by The Japan Foundation, Toronto and the DNP Foundation for Cultural Promotion, is an exhibition that explores the connection ... »
Koffler Gallery, 180 Shaw Street, Unit 104/105, Toronto
April 17, 2023 To November 12, 2023
Free
The Koffler Gallery’s latest exhibition, “The Synagogue at Babyn Yar: Turning the Nightmare of Evil into a Shared Dream,” launches on April 17th, Yom HaShoah Eve. ... »
Chotto Matte Toronto , 161 Bay St., Toronto
April 16, 2023 To July 16, 2023
6479738485
$80
Toronto’s Japanese-Peruvian hotspot Chotto Matte will be unveiling their incredible new offering, Steak and Sushi Sundays starting April 16th. Spotlighting the restaurant’s most prominent kitchen ... »
Haois International Arts School, 142 Willowdale Ave, North York
April 16, 2023 To June 25, 2023
4163332386
$32-$36/hr
Our weekly performance classes are an excellent way for young kids, children and teens to explore confidence building, communication skill development, teamwork skills and emotional intelligence in ... »
Brookfield Place, 181 Bay St., Toronto
April 13, 2023 To December 17, 2023
$19 to $33.50
La Girafe en feu presents an exhibition of two formidable talents coming together to tell us the story of humanity. Divina Dalí showcases a transcending experience into ... »
Second City, 1 York St, Toronto
April 6, 2023 To August 27, 2023
$39 to $65
From the tallest skyscraper to the deepest TTC tunnel, this all-star ensemble will take you for a wild ride through the stratosphere of humour. Laugh with us ... »
Haois International Arts School, 142 Willowdale Ave, North York
April 1, 2023 To June 25, 2023
4163332386
$32-$36/hr
Spring Term Musical Performance Weekly Classes are Open for Registration! Our weekly performance classes are an excellent way for young kids, children and teens to explore confidence ... »
Cinespace Marine Terminal Studio, 8 Unwin Ave, Toronto
March 31, 2023 To August 20, 2023
$39 to $79
Do you copy? It’s your turn to be the main character! Be the hero of your own Stranger Things story at Stranger Things: The Immersive Experience. ... »
Young People's Theatre, 165 Front St E, Toronto
March 15, 2023 To May 26, 2023
416.862.2222
$5-$20
Back by popular demand, You and I returns to the YPT Studio for a very special limited engagement. Created by celebrated theatre veteran Maja Ardal, You and ... »
Generic Activities
Go for a walk
Spring has sprung. It’s time to go out and enjoy the great outdoors. And lucky for us, Toronto and area have a lot to offer in that department. There are hiking and biking trails, picnic spots, off-leash dog parks, birding areas, and much more.
Do not travel to other regions and only visit places nearer to your house/in your Health Region due to COVID-19:
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- 25 of the Best Hiking Trails in Hamilton
- 25 Must-Visit Nature Attractions and Parks in Hamilton
Go Fishing
Looking for a great fishing spot to call your own? Located on the shores of Lake Ontario and blessed with rivers that flow into the Lake, Toronto and GTA have one of the best urban fishing opportunities in North America.
Explore some waterfalls
Warm spring temperature means, melting ice and thunderous waterfalls. Spend a sunny spring day outdoors and use the opportunity to see some of the most stunning melting waterfalls in and around Toronto (within 2 hours). Remember to wear reliable hiking shoes when you go.
Do not travel to other regions and only visit places nearer to you due to COVID-19:
See some public art
Looking for something new to do in Toronto area while keeping the recommended physical distance? Check out some of Toronto’s 25 Public art features! You can see many of them from your car or on a walk around the city.
Go Birding
With spring setting in, see whether you can spot baby birds on your day out! This is also an awesome way to get to know your city and find some new parks in and around Toronto. Visit places like Tommy Thomson Park, East Point Park and other birding attractions near Toronto.
Do not travel to other regions and only visit places nearer to you due to COVID-19:
Plan Your Summer Garden
Get your kids to plant and maintain a summer garden this year. It’s time to start planting seeds indoors and planning what your summer will have in store. Visit Garden Centres in and around Toronto with kids and get beautiful plants for your garden.
- Evergreen Garden Market: Toronto’s home for a curated selection of local food, home décor, books, children’s games and toys, and a rotation of seasonal products @ 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
Visit a Garden/Sculpture Garden
Credit: Royal Botanic Garden
Gorgeous gardens span across the Greater Toronto Area, and range from flowers that come in all colours of the spectrum to shrubs and bushes that make up a visually beautiful green backdrop for a stroll. Some are accessible, some are kid-friendly, and some have sweeping views of Lake Ontario, but all of them showcase the beauty of nature.
Royal Botanic Garden:
Discover Royal Botanical Gardens’ hidden gem during Laking Garden Spring Preview! The Arboretum is the go-to place for floral displays and to experience the unforgettable, intoxicating fragrance of lilacs as it gently drifts across the dell.
Sculpture gardens are the perfect blend between nature and art, featuring art installations from local and international artists and concerning multiple different themes. Visit Sculpture gardens in Toronto, and GTA this March Break. Do not travel to other regions and only visit places nearer to you due to COVID-19.
Go on a Bike Ride
There are many places to enjoy a bike ride with one of the best place being the waterfront trail that traverses the Great Lake Shores. Choose a section of the trail that travels along GTA cities that border Lake Ontario and get that muscles pumping.
Alternately, go to your city website for bike trail guides and check out the bike trails near you.
Visit a Nearby Beach
If the weather is nice, take a walk along on the beach.
- Beaches in Greater Toronto Area
- Blue Flag Certified Cleanest Ontario Beaches & Marinas For 2021 Summer
Play Outdoors
Now that All outdoor courts and recreational areas like Baseball diamonds, Batting cages, Soccer, football and sports fields, tennis, platform tennis, table tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, BMX parks, skate parks, cycling tracks and bike trails, horse riding facilities, shooting ranges, including those operated by rod and gun clubs, playgrounds, portions of parks or recreational areas containing outdoor fitness equipment, arche1y ranges, lawn game courts, including lawn bowling, bocce and croquet courts are allowed to reopen, play with your family outdoors.
Splash pads at the parks will also open.
There’s also a Christian Music Festival at Nathan Phillip’s Square (so free) on Saturday May 21, from noon till 8 pm
The Fireworks in Stouffville are not in Memorial Park – they are at the Ballantrae Community Centre at 5592 Aurora Road. Fireworks start at 9:30 pm, hope to see you there!
Another thing parent with kids can checkout this weekend is all the street fairs which are happening in the city. KRM Children’s Entertainment Company is supplying a lot of the entertainment at these events. From clowns, Magicians, Amazing Face Painting, cartoon Mascots, Pirates, Princess, Jedi and superhero.
Is there a parade on Victoria day on May 23/16in east york that goes to Stan Wadllow from dieppe park! Or is the parade on July first/16 only?
As far as we know, the parade is on Canada Day – Canada Day
Fireworks at Ashbridge’s Bay Park:
https://vimeo.com/95861930