It's an exciting weekend in Toronto. From a handful of festivals to free events and more, here are 12 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend that you need to know all about.

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1. Toronto Chinatown Festival 

The Toronto Chinatown Festival returns for its 24th year this weekend. This 2-day festival will feature cultural performances, dragon & lion dances, street food vendors and much more! 

Where: Spadina Avenue between St. Andrew Street and Sullivan Street.

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 

August 17th: 12 pm – 11 pm

August 18th: 12 pm – 8 pm

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

2. Pop Up Shops Canada

With Fall and the back-to-school season just around the corner, Pop Up Shops Canada is hosting a huge sale. Only here for 10 days, score discounts on brands like Dyson, Bench, Zara, Shein, Scotch & Soda, Pajar, and more. Don’t forget to stock up on household essentials like cleaning supplies, body care, and kitchen appliances. The sale ends on Labour Day, so make sure to stop by and start the season right! 

Where: 455 Gibraltar Dr, Mississauga, ON L5T 2S9

When: August 14th-September 2nd, 2024 

Monday to Friday: 10 am - 8 pm

Saturday Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

3. Play on the Runway 

This weekend only, Downsview Airport Lands will be transformed into a fun playground for everyone to enjoy. The historic 2km runway will be filled with exciting performances, yummy food trucks, spectacular views and more. Plus, don’t forget to bring your bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters, unicycles, tricycles, or strollers and stroll along the open tarmac. 

Where: 8 Hanover Road Toronto, ON M3K 1L3

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 (12 pm - 5 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

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4. Sol de Janeiro SOL-cial Club Pop-up

This weekend, head over to the Sephora at The Well for the Sol de Janeiro SOL-cial Club Pop-up. For 3 days only, enjoy purchase incentives, in-store activations such as the beauty station takeover, unique displays and gifts available with purchase. Don’t forget to mark your calendar because you don’t want to miss it. 

Where: Sephora The Well (486 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5V 0V2)

When: August 16th-18th, 2024 (11 am - 7 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Date/Friends

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5. Island Eats Food Festival

Island Eats Food Festival will take place at Mel Lastman Square and will feature fun activities, entertainment, 3 dozen food and beverage pavilions, live music, performances, a marketplace and more. 

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

6. Wheels on Danforth 

This 1-day event will feature 100's of classics, hot rods, muscle cars, tuners, movie cars, race cars, and more. Plus, there will be yummy food, a kid’s zone, live entertainment, and a vendor's marketplace. 

Where: 3400 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1L 1E1

When: August 17th, 2024 (11 am - 10 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

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7. CNE

It’s the first weekend of CNE! Make sure to check out this end-of-summer event that features live entertainment, rides, games, concerts, and cool food vendors too! 

Where: Exhibition Place (210 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: Until September 2nd, 2024 

Price: Prices start from $22.12 (Excludes processing fee + HST)

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

8. Childish Gambino The New World Tour

The New World Tour is Childish Gambino’s first tour since 2019. Head over to the Scotiabank Arena for a fun night out in the city.

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2)

When: August 18th, 2024 (Start at 8 pm)

Price: Prices start from $100s 

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for more information. 

9. New Kids on the Block - Magic Summer Tour

New Kids on the Block will be performing at Budweiser Stage for 2 straight nights. Plus, special guests like Paula Abdul & DJ Jazzy Jeff will be joining them as well. 

Where: Budweiser Stage (909 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3L3) 

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 (Start at 7 pm)

Price: Prices start from $60s

Category: Date/Friends

Click here for more information. 

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10. Taste of Manila 

Don’t miss Taste of Manila, which is happening this Saturday and Sunday. There will be amazing Filipino cuisine, entertainment, music, dance, and many more! 

Where: Corner of Bathurst St & Wilson Ave

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 (Starts at 9 am)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

11. Scooped by Demetres $1 Ice Cream at Queen's Cross Food Hall

To celebrate the launch of Scooped by Demetres at Queen's Cross Food Hall, guests can enjoy their first scoop of any artisanal ice cream and vegan sorbettos for just $1. Make sure you follow their Instagram @ScoopedByDemetres to get the deal. 

Where: Queen's Cross Food Hall (220 Yonge St FA100, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1)

When: August 17th, 2024 (12 pm - 9 pm)

Price: $1 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information. 

12. Toronto Flower Market 

The Toronto Flower Market is back this weekend. Shop for some of the prettiest flowers and get to support local florists and growers. 

Where: 1001 Queen Street West

When: August 17th, 2024 (10 am - 3 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

Community Events

1. Iron & Wine - Light Verse Tour

Exciting news for Toronto music lovers! Folk singer-songwriter Sam Beam is heading to town for his latest Light Verse Tour. Don't miss the chance to catch him live in concert!

Where: The Danforth Music Hall (147 Danforth Ave.)

When: August 17th, 2024 (7:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

Click here for more information.

2. Punk In Drublic Festival - NOFX Final Toronto Shows

NOFX's last Canadian shows will take place at Downsview Park in Toronto. They'll be playing a set of forty songs each night, featuring full albums and rare tracks, as part of their Final Tour. What's more, they promise a unique setlist for every show, ensuring each performance is one-of-a-kind.

Where: Downsview Park (15 Carl Hall Road, North York ON)

When: August 17th-18th, 2024 (1:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

Click here for more information.

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