Things to Do in Toronto and the GTA in May: Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Greater Toronto Area during the month of May 2026.
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Venetian Banquet Hall, 219 Romina Dr., Concord
May 31, 2026
6478602166
$349
An Invitation For You A 6.5 Hour, clinically designed reset for high-responsibility professionals — with guided practices, meaningful dialogue, and a full multi-course meal. For executives, clinicians, educators, managers, ... »
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Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
May 31, 2026 To June 2, 2026
$23.50 - $93.00
Filmmaker Alizé Carrère meets with communities around the world to find solutions-based adaptations to climate change. Communities across the world are experimenting with new ways to ... »
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Mississauga Valley Park, 1275 Mississauga Valley Blvd., Mississauga,
May 30, 2026
4372493010
$35
On Saturday, May 30, join us and 750 engaged and committed participants at Mississauga Valley Park and Community Centre for our annual family-friendly Walk. The Walk will be held ... »
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Walmart Super Center Store #3064, 234 Hays Boulevard, Oakville
May 30, 2026
1-800-858-0102
Free
This epic global contest offers custom car builders the unique opportunity to have their passion projects turned into the next Hot Wheels die-cast toy car. The family-friendly ... »
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Albert Campbell Square, 150 Borough Dr, Scarborough
May 30, 2026
Free
Walk for Values is a free, family-friendly, non-monetary community initiative dedicated to promoting universal human values and strengthening communities through positive individual action. The mission of Walk ... »
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Pickering Museum Village, 3550 Greenwood Road, Greenwood
May 30, 2026 To September 19, 2026
905-683-8401
$107.68
Join us for a special edition of Plot to Plate, where you’ll learn to grow, harvest, and care for heirloom vegetables. This hands-on gardening experience allows ... »
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Canada's Wonderland, 9580 Jane St, Vaughan
May 30, 2026
905-832-7482
Included with park admission
Get back to outdoor, poolside fun at Canada’s Wonderland! Splash Works has 20-acres of water attractions including Canada’s largest outdoor wave pool, 18 water attractions, exhilarating ... »
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Marie Curtis Park, Etobicoke/Jim Tovey Lakeview Conservation Area, HFF5+9V, Mississauga
May 30, 2026
Free
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC), in partnership with Peel Region and Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), invites residents and visitors to celebrate the grand opening of the ... »
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Kortright Centre for Conservation, 9550 Pine Valley Dr, Woodbridge
May 30, 2026 To October 17, 2026
4372409501
$375+fees
Participants will learn the fundamentals of responsible beekeeping, including hive equipment and materials, conducting status checks, assessing queen health, managing pests and diseases, harvesting honey, and preparing ... »
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Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, 145 Queen Street West, Toronto
May 29, 2026 To June 4, 2026
Varies
New voices shine in this bold mixed programme as Jera Wolfe, a Métis Canadian choreographer, joins Helen Pickett to present works created for The National Ballet ... »
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Rec Room Toronto, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
May 29, 2026 To May 31, 2026
4168825932
$ 25-60
The festival will showcase elite competitors from Canada, France, the United States, Japan, the UK, Mexico, Chile, and Hong Kong, including nationally ranked artists and returning champions ... »
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Schomberg Fair Grounds, 319 Main Street, Schomberg
May 29, 2026 To May 31, 2026
$5 to $15
Come check out our agricultural and horticultural events, animal displays, homecraft competitions and the Amusement Rides. The Schomberg Fairgrounds are located right in the heart of downtown ... »
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Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm, 9528 Regional Road 25, Halton Hills, Halton
May 29, 2026 To October 31, 2026
(905) 878-9547
$13 - $14.50
Take a walk in the orchard garden, enjoy a wagon ride around the farm, stop by the playground and run on our haybales, visit friendly farm animals ... »
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Earlscourt Park, 1369B Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto
May 28, 2026 To May 30, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
HAPPENING Multicultural Festival is the first and only Toronto festival created by community artists, giving center-stage to the talent and skills of immigrant, newcomer, and refugee artists. ... »
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Koffler Gallery, 180 Shaw St., #105, Toronto
May 28, 2026
6479250643
Free
Join us at Koffler Arts for a delightfully irreverent Exhibition Walkthrough of Glorious Catastrophe | Gillian Iles with Susie Burpee’s charmingly eccentric persona, Allegra Charleston, who dares ... »
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Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
May 28, 2026 To July 4, 2026
416.504.3699
Free
Derek Sullivan and Ella Gonzales both previously occupied the gallery for three years, twenty years apart, and shared a studio building, also, years apart. These overlaps form ... »
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Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, 5095 Yonge St, North York
May 28, 2026 To May 31, 2026
$24.99-$29.99
Pride Asian Film Festival (PAFF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating Asian cinema. We believe film has the power to amplify underrepresented voices and share the ... »
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Gardiner Museum, 111 Queens Park, Toronto
May 28, 2026 To August 16, 2026
6472965531
$14 - $18
The Gardiner Museum presents the return of the International Ceramic Art Fair (ICAF), its biennial celebration of innovation and contemporary directions in ceramics, running May 28 to August 16, 2026. ... »
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Young Center for the Performing Arts, 50 Tank House Lane, Toronto
May 27, 2026 To June 21, 2026
$45.00 - $115.00
A fairy tale with teeth. A rock-fueled, punk-infused reimagining of Angela Carter’s The Tiger’s Bride, this electrifying song cycle turns Beauty and the Beast inside ... »
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Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto
May 25, 2026 To May 27, 2026
$25 & up
Major League Baseball. Monday, May 25 – ‘Born Ready’ Vladdy Bobblehead Giveaway – First 15,000 fans on entrance Tuesday, May 26 – Fans will have the opportunity to purchase $1 hot dogs from various ... »
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Ripley's Aquarium of Canada, 288 Bremner Blvd., Toronto
May 25, 2026 To August 31, 2026
$13.50 - $46.00
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada has a brand-new exhibit inspired by Toronto’s creative spirit. Graffiti Reef: Painted by Nature is a first-of-its-kind experience that blends the ... »
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Four Points by Sheraton & Element by Westin Toronto Airport, 6257 Airport Road, Mississauga
May 23, 2026
$110
Step into a hilarious night of mystery, murder, and interactive comedy with The Dinner Detective Mississauga — North America’s largest interactive true crime dinner show! Unlike traditional ... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
May 23, 2026
647-544-0290
Free
Experience the Heart of Buddhist Culture at Vesak Festival 2026! 🙏 Join a diverse community from the GTA, Peel, and York Region as over 25 temples and centres unite to ... »
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Coca-Cola Coliseum, 45 Manitoba Drive, Toronto
May 23, 2026
$77 & up
The Toronto Tempo – 2026 inaugural WBNA season. The 2026 Tempo season features forty-four total regular-season games, including twenty-two home games, across four venues in Canada. Fifteen games will be ... »
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Esplanade Park, One The Esplanade, Pickering
May 23, 2026 To May 24, 2026
FREE
Celebrate creativity and community at Artfest, in Esplanade Park! This two-day festival showcases the vibrant work of emerging and local artists, artisans, independent authors, and performers, offering ... »
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Rogers Communication Centre, 80 Gould Street, Toronto
May 23, 2026
2899835568
Free
Do you have an interest in photography or videography? This fun, free community event is for everyone, from newbies to professionals. Calling all photography and filmmaking enthusiasts! ... »
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Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave, Toronto
May 22, 2026 To May 23, 2026
PWYC starting at $15
Mark of a Woman is a live performance project by Chisato Minamimura, celebrating and exploring personal histories & authentic accounts of the undertold relationships between women and ... »
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Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto
May 22, 2026 To May 24, 2026
416-397-1341
Free
Discover plants you won’t find elsewhere, sourced from local and trusted growers. Enjoy a friendly and relaxed shopping experience surrounded by plants and the people who ... »
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Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, 25 British Columbia Rd, Toronto
May 21, 2026
$350 Non-member - $300 Member
The annual Business Excellence Awards celebrates exceptional leaders across diverse sectors within the Italian-Canadian business community. This prestigious gala provides a unique platform to strengthen the connection ... »
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Pickering Museum Village, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
May 20, 2026 To June 24, 2026
905-683-8401
$25.52
Nature-Inspired Afternoons In this after school program, children explore the vibrant world of birds and plants through art, science, exhibit visits, and outdoor play. Inspired by David ... »
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The Great War Flying Museum, 13961 McLaughlin Road, Cheltenham
May 16, 2026 To May 18, 2026
905-838-4936
$0-$20
The 57th season of the Great War Flying Museum takes off Victoria Day weekend,. Our friendly and knowledgeable members are excited to get back to giving tours ... »
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Aurora Cultural Centre, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora
May 16, 2026
$10
WeeFestival, the internationally acclaimed celebration of theatre and performance for very young audiences, returns to Aurora! Designed especially for children ages 0–6 and their families, this enchanting festival ... »
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Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, North York
May 16, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$30 - $40
HAMMERED is a bold new international festival celebrating the global family of hammered dulcimers — brilliant instruments played by striking metal strings with delicate wooden mallets. The festival ... »
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The Royal Theatre, 608 College Street West, Toronto
May 15, 2026 To May 16, 2026
$52.25 & up
James Donald Forbes McCann is an Australian stand-up comedian and writer known for his dry delivery and deliberately awkward stage presence. His material often leans into absurdity, ... »
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Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, 3233 Concession Rd 10, Bowmanville
May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026
$40 & up
Join us for an exciting holiday weekend of on-track racing action, featuring the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, Nissan Sentra Cup, Sports Car Championship Canada presented by Michelin, ... »
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Celebration Square, 300 City Center Drive, Mississauga
May 15, 2026 To May 17, 2026
Free
The Canada Literature Festival is conceived as a global gathering celebrating the power of literature, storytelling, and cultural dialogue. It brings together distinguished authors, poets, artists, policymakers, ... »
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Blue Mountain Village, Jozo Weider Boulevard, The Blue Mountains
May 15, 2026 To May 18, 2026
Free
Kick off summer in the Village this May Long Weekend with a high-energy lineup of live entertainment and can’t-miss experiences. Catch headliner SYMPLY SKYNYRD alongside a ... »
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Various Restaurants, Toronto
May 15, 2026 To June 14, 2026
Varies/Free & Ticketed
Join us in a city-wide celebration of climate-smart eating.Participants dine at partner restaurants across Toronto, cook chef-curated recipes at home, and track their collective environmental impact ... »
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Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, 15 Artists' Common, St. Catharines
May 14, 2026 To May 17, 2026
905 682 8326
Free - $25
The Niagara Children’s Festival is an exciting explosion of creativity, offering live theatre, performances and arts-based activities for young audiences and their families. Join us in ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke
May 14, 2026
416 338 7255
Free
Experience natural scenes transformed into unique artistic interpretations using various techniques in camera and post processing in this group photography exhibition by F8 Collective. This exhibition will ... »
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CAA Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria Street, Toronto
May 12, 2026 To May 31, 2026
416.593.0351
$59.00 - $199.00
Everybody say “Yeah!” and let Kinky Boots lift your spirits to high-heeled heights! Winner of every Best Musical award, including the Tony®, Grammy®, and London’s Olivier ... »
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Native Earth’s Aki Studio, 585 Dundas Street East, Toronto
May 12, 2026 To May 16, 2026
By donation
The 25th anniversary Paprika festival taking place May 12-16, 2026 at Native Earth’s Aki Studio in Toronto. Paprika Festival 2026 will include free community events, and presentations of ... »
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Toronto Harbour, 11 Polson St, Toronto
May 12, 2026 To May 26, 2026
905-363-3668
$109 – $129
Experience a unique and elevated social evening aboard a luxury yacht in Toronto Harbour. Masquerade Mingle Night is a curated social experience designed for meaningful connections in ... »
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Gatherings Restobar, 49 Saint Clair Avenue West, Toronto
May 12, 2026
4174661222
$15 - $26
Looking for a co-founder, startup collaborators, or people to build with in Toronto? Join founders, engineers, entrepreneurs, and startup professionals for an evening of networking, startup conversations, ... »
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Canto Restaurant, 9 Old Mill Rd, Etobicoke
May 12, 2026 To October 1, 2026
Cost of Food
This summer, Canto Restaurant invites guests to experience its newly launched seasonal menu, available now at the historic Old Mill Toronto. Rooted in contemporary Italian cuisine and ... »
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Heritage Skills Development Centre, 2387 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough
May 11, 2026 To May 14, 2026
416-345-1613
Free
Heritage Skills Development Centre (HSDC) warmly invites you to participate in a series of workshops and a community dialogue in observance of Victims and Survivors of Crime ... »
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Toronto Airport West, 5444 Dixie Road, Mississauga
May 10, 2026
905-206-5920
$79.00 per person
Surprise your mom, wife, and grandmother to a Doubletree style Mother’s Day feast. Guests can enjoy brunch staples like parfaits, artisanal breads, pastries, salads, juices, antipasti, ... »
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Wychwood Theatre, 76 Wychwood Ave, Studio 176, Toronto
May 9, 2026 To June 21, 2026
Tickets from $35.49
Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable monkey-star of books, movies and the award-winning PBS television show in a fun musical that’s perfect for kids! Based on ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke
May 9, 2026
416-347-5449
Free
Kick off the growing season at this beloved community event. Browse and exchange plants and seeds with fellow gardeners, including heirloom varieties, native species and pollinator garden ... »
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Stonehooker Brewery, 866 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
May 8, 2026
416-686-9707
$25-$35
Get ready, Mississauga — the Comedy Nuggets Stand-Up Showcase is back at Stonehooker Brewery, bringing nonstop laughs and high-energy stand-up in an intimate setting. With a secret lineup ... »
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Pingle's Farm, 1805 Taunton Rd. E, Hampton
May 8, 2026 To May 18, 2026
$19.95 & up
Join us for a vibrant celebration of Spring at the largest tulip festival in the Greater Toronto Area, featuring 1,000,000 stunning blooms, pick-your-own flower bouquets, photo prop stops, ... »
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Promenade Shopping Centre, 1 Promenade Cir, Thornhill
May 8, 2026 To May 11, 2026
$25-$85
Water Circus Nautilus arrives, inviting you under the Big Top for a spectacular journey filled with laughter, suspense, and jaw-dropping acrobatics that keep the energy flowing from ... »
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