Not only is it the weekend, it’s going to be International Women’s Day! The next few days are slated to be pretty sweet whether you’re looking to try something new, attend a sporting event or check out a pop-up market. Start making that itinerary, Toronto.
These are 10 of the best things to do this weekend.
HER Market International Women’s Day pop-up
HER Market is hosting two pop-ups this weekend featuring women-owned businesses. The two markets will be held at Scarborough Town Centre and Square One.
When: Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9
Where: Square One Shopping Centre, 100 City Centre Dr and Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr
Cost: Free
National Home Show
Need inspo for your new or current home?
The National Home Show is coming to the Enercare Centre, running this weekend until next. Tickets are $20 for general admission.
When: Friday, March 7 to Sunday, March 9 (runs until the 17th)
Where: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $20 per ticket
Sponsored Pick: March Break at the CN Tower
Visit the CN Tower during March Break. We’d like to mention EdgeWalk being open from the 8th to the 16th, the activities designed by the Ontario Society of Professional Engineers offered from the 10th to the 14th.
When: EdgeWalk open daily from March 8 to 16, activities March 10 to 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., tower open daily 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: CN Tower, 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9
Cost: Adult starts at $45 (14 to 64), Senior (65+) starts at $32, Youth starts at $32 (6 to 13), Child starts at $16 (3 to 5), EdgeWalk starts at 199$ per person
Toronto Raptors games
The Raps are playing two back-to-back games this weekend, one on Friday against the Utah Jazz and one on Saturday against the Washington Wizards.
When: Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St
Cost: $48.18+ per ticket
Sponsored Pick: March Break at the AGO
Brush off boredom this March Break! There is so much to see and do at the AGO. We’ve got your day covered with epic artmaking for all ages and lots of hands-on fun. Grab your copy AGO PLAY – a free booklet packed with artmaking challenges, scavenger hunts, quizzes, and games. You won’t want to miss The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century – our feature exhibition of the season, closing April 6.PLUS kids always visit for FREE.
When: March 8-16 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: AGO, 317 Dundas St W
Cost: The AGO is always free for Ontarians 24 years old and under, and kids 9 & under! Visitors 25 years old and older can enjoy unlimited visits to the AGO for a YEAR for only $40 with an annual pass!
Our Music Festival
This music festival is described as “an unforgettable night of music in downtown Toronto by some of Canada’s most powerful female and gender-diverse musical artists.
The night will feature the sounds of CJ Wiley, Kinnie Starr, Cris Derksen, R. Flex, Sarah MacDougall, Lala Noel, Semiah, and Irene Torre. Grab your tickets!
When: Friday, March 7 at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: The Great Hall, 1087 Queen St W
Cost: $40 per ticket
Morgan Jay: This One’s For You
You’ve likely seen his hilarious stand-up on your For You Page on TikTok, or his appearances on Wild’N’Out, NBC, and Comedy Central, and now you can see Morgan Jay live in Toronto.
Tickets are still available so grab yours and get ready to laugh!
When: Saturday, March 8 at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)
Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $80+ per ticket
International Women’s Day at The Ballroom Bowl
All three of The Ballroom Bowl’s locations in Toronto are offering free bowling to women on Saturday as part of International Women’s Day! The offer is for walk-ins only, but sounds like an awesome way to spend the day with your gals.
When: Saturday, March 8
Where: All Toronto locations
Cost: Free
Women’s Wellness Pop-Up Shopping Experience
Toronto’s Bisha Hotel is honouring International Women’s Day with its annual Women’s Wellness Pop-Up Shopping Experience.
Head over with a friend and support women-owned businesses. Plus, get a complimentary facial!
When: Sunday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Bisha Hotel, Sky Suite I 43rd Floor, 80 Blue Jays Way
Tickets: $5 per ticket
Toronto Sceptres vs. Minnesota Frost
What better way to celebrate International Women’s Day (okay, or the day after) by cheering on the Toronto Sceptres?
If you haven’t been out to a game yet this season, you need to, and this is your sign.
When: Sunday, March 9, at 1 p.m.
Where: Coca-Cola Colusiem, 19 Nunavut Rd
Tickets: $89.25+ per ticket
Happy weekend, Toronto.
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