If you're looking for some fun things to do in Toronto this weekend, we have the perfect list. Here are 9 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend that you need to mark on your calendar. 

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1. Toronto Water Lantern Festival

The Water Lantern Festival is happening at Downsview Park this weekend. This 1-day festival offers an unforgettable experience, where loved ones come together to enjoy a heartfelt moment. A ticket to this event will include entry into the festival area with access to food trucks, one floating lantern kit, marker, drawstring bag, playing cards, conversation cards, and scavenger hunt giveaway entry. 

Where: Downsview Park (70 Canuck Ave, North York, ON M3K 2C5)

When: September 21st, 2024 (Gates open at 4:30 pm)

Price: Prices start from $17.75

Category: Family-friendly

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2. Dominoes 

Giant dominoes are coming to Toronto this weekend and you don’t want to miss it! This 1-day event will feature 8,000 giant dominoes falling along a 2.5 km route through downtown neighbourhoods, ending at the city's waterfront.

Where: Fort York National Historic Site to the Waterfront

When: September 22nd, 2024 (1 pm - 5 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

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3. Munchies presents: The Living Room Experience

This weekend, head over to the Munchies Living Room Experience! Step back in time by walking through a speakeasy-style doorway to explore notable memorabilia, tons of Munchies snacks and more. 

Where: The Living Room (253 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1Z4)

When: Until September 21st, 2024 (12 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

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4. Geary Art Crawl

This free 2-day event will include live music, art installations, pop-ups, food and more. 

Where: On Geary Avenue

When: September 21st-22nd, 2024 

September 21st: 1 pm - 12 am

September 22nd: 1 pm - 8 pm

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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5. Treasures Book Sale

Check out the Treasures Book Sale this weekend.  Find deals on thousands of books, including first editions, rare and collectables starting from $2 and up.

Where: Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge St, Toronto)

When: September 19th-21st, 2024 

September 19th: 9:30 am - 7 pm

September 20th: 9 am - 7 pm 

September 21st: 9 am - 4 pm

Price: Free admission on September 20th-21st, 2024 

Category: Family-friendly 

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6. The Queen West Art Crawl Festival

The Queen West Art Crawl Festival is a free event that will be taking place at Trinity Bellwoods Park this weekend. Back for its 21st year, this 2-day festival will feature artists, live music, a kids zone, street food and more. 

Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3)

When: September 21st-22nd, 2024 (11 am - 6 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

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7. David Kushner

David Kushner will be performing at HISTORY this weekend! Don’t miss the chance to catch his performance live. 

Where: HISTORY (1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G5)

When: September 22nd, 2024 (Starts at 7 pm)

Price: Prices start from $60s 

Category: Date/Friends

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8. Kygo World Tour

Kygo will be performing at Woodbine Park this Saturday! Dance and groove along to his greatest beats. 

Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G7)

When: September 21st, 2024 (Starts at 5 pm)

Price: Prices start from $100s

Category: Date/Friends

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9. Apple-Picking

Apple-picking season is here! This is the perfect weekend activity to do with your friends and family. Click here for all the best apple-picking spots near Toronto.  

Community Events

1. Quantum of Beauty Art Exhibition

Discover how artists explore humanity's emotional needs in a digital age at the Westway Artists Group exhibition. Through oil, acrylic, and metal welding, they delve into filling the void in our lives.

Where: Assembly Hall (1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke, ON)

When: September 21st, 2024 (10:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

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2. Drag Brunch with Miss Moco

Join Miss Moço, the brunch Queen of Toronto, every Saturday at The Drake Hotel. Her legendary drag brunch has created a vibrant community over the years. Expect rotating guest performers, delightful surprises, mimosas, and more!

Where: The Drake Hotel (1150 Queen Street West)

When: September 21st, 2024 (11:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

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3. Roundhouse Farmers Market

Visit the year round farmers market in downtown Toronto every Sunday from 11am to 3pm at Roundhouse Park, near the CN Tower and Steam Whistle Brewery. Discover locally grown food, sweets, coffee, and more!

Where: Roundhouse Park (255 Bremner Blvd)

When: September 22nd, 2024 (11:00 AM – 3:00 AM)

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4. Gallery Weekend Toronto

For four days, a selection of Toronto’s contemporary art galleries open their doors to the public to present amazing exhibitions with special programming and extended hours. Through various activities on-site or via social networks (discussions, visits, etc.), it is an opportunity to discover numerous exhibitions, to meet and exchange with gallery owners, artists and other key players of the art world.

Where: Dupont / Junction, Wallace / Dundas, and Lower Toronto

When: September 19th to 22nd, 2024

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5. Ontario Culture Days

The Ontario Culture Days Festival is an annual celebration of arts, culture and heritage taking place each fall across the province. Each year, we work with organizers and artists of all disciplines to produce this province-wide festival

Where: Various locations

When: September 20th - October 13th, 2024

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6. Toronto Biennial of Art

The 2024 Toronto Biennial, titled Precarious Joys, explores the emotional climate of our times, acknowledging our vulnerability and grief while emphasizing the importance of passion and beauty in driving social change. The Biennial is organized around open dialogues and poetic connections. It explores artists’ responses to colonialism’s impact and the multiple ways representation contributes to collective survival and the regeneration of our social fabric.

Where: Various locations

When: September 21st - December 1st, 2024

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7. International Peace Festival

Join for the International Peace Festival, celebrating the UN's International Day of Peace with eight days of art, culture, and community. From September 21st to 28th, 2024, in Toronto, this event will showcase diverse activities highlighting peace through the arts, music, and cinema from around the world.

Where: University Club of Toronto (380 University Avenue)

When: September 21st to September 28th, 2024

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8. Frank Turner Presents Lost Evenings VII

Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He’s released 9 studio albums in his 17 year solo career, the most recent of which, ‘FTHC’ (Feb 2022) became his first #1 hit on the UK Official Album Chart. His previous four albums have all peaked at #2 or #3 in the chart. Having sold over a million albums worldwide, he has scored three gold-certified albums and one silver status.

Where: The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto

When: September 19th-22nd, 2024 (7:00 PM)

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7. Garba Workshop + Social

They are hosting Garba Workshops to bring the festive spirit to the community. Whether you're a seasoned Garba dancer or someone who's always been curious to learn, these workshops are designed for everyone. Each session will cover different moves and songs, making it an exciting and dynamic experience.

Where: RAW Taiko (1220 Dupont Street #2nd floor Toronto, ON M6H 2A4)

When: September 14th and 21st, 2024 (11:30 AM)

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8. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators

Catch the intense rivalry as the Toronto Maple Leafs take on the Ottawa Senators in a thrilling face-off! Don't miss the action as these two teams battle it out on the ice.

Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto

When: September 22nd, 2024 (7:00 PM)

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9. Selkirk Tea Festival

Welcome to the Organic Tea Festival in Selkirk, Ontario! We are passionate about all things tea and dedicated to promoting a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.

Where: 251 Lakeshore RoadSelkirk, Ontario N0A 1P0

When: September 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 2024 (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

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10. IKEA Hej Days

We’re saying "hej" to all kinds of fun and great savings with Hej Days, a celebration of all things IKEA from September 19 - 22, 2024. We’ve got savings in storage for the many Canadians with classics like ALEX, BILLY and KALLAX on sale for a limited time. And there will be delicious daily deals in the Swedish Restaurant too. Mark your calendar for a trip to IKEA as your local store will be bursting with deals, home furnishing advice, children’s entertainment, and show-stopping prizes.

Where: IKEA

When: September 19th to 22nd, 2024

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11. Park(ing) Day Toronto returns from Friday, September 20 to Sunday, September 22, 2024, transforming parking spaces across the city into vibrant pop-up parks and playful installations—all free to explore

Park(ing) Day is a global event, held annually on the third weekend of September. What began in 2005 as a single installation in San Francisco by the design studio Rebar has since grown into a worldwide movement, with hundreds of cities participating across the globe. Park(ing) Day highlights the need for improving access to public open spaces in densely populated urban areas. The event promotes civic engagement and raises awareness about the need for more green and social areas in our urban environments. The ethos of Park(ing) Day is to celebrate the use of urban public space for people and challenge the dominance of the automobile in cities.

Organized locally by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, this year’s event features a dynamic lineup of interactive installations and activities, including:

• A colorful balloon grove
• A pop-up pickling parkette
• Bike tune-up workshops
• On-the-spot tailoring and alteration services
• Live dance and music performances
• An outdoor street garden
• A hands-on planting workshop
• A beading workstation accompanied by a local DJ

Where: Throughout City of Toronto

When: September 20th to 22nd, 2024

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12. Pilates Sculpt & HIIT with Karina Vee at Kimpton Saint George

Join at Kimpton Saint George with Toronto fitness instructor Karina Vee for a 50-minute Pilates Sculpt + HIIT Class (all levels). This invigorating full-body workout will sculpt your muscles, build core strength, and get you sweaty. Meet like-minded community members, enjoy post-class refreshments, and go home with a swag bag filled with wellness goodies! Please bring your mat, booty band if you have one (no problem, if you don't, they have extras) and a water bottle.

Where: Kimpton Saint George (280 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1V8)

When: September 22, 2024 (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM)

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