April showers are bringing all the fun to Toronto for the first full week of the month. We’re making the most out of it, no matter the weather. From family-friendly adventures to exciting events and fun experiences, Toronto has plenty to offer. To help you plan, we’ve rounded up the best things to do in Toronto. Get ready for a fun-filled week!
Here are 10 things to do this week:
J Balvin is back in the city, and he’ll be taking the stage at Scotiabank Arena. Tickets are still on sale!
When: April 8, 2025
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: $92+
Are you a trivia wiz? Head to Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge on April 8, 2025, for an evening of trivia fun. The event is hosted by comedian Ari Issac and other hilarious hosts every Tuesday. There will be 10 categories and interactive games focused on celebs, TV, movies, music, and more.
Know your stuff and win a prize!
When: April 8, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Where: Insomnia Restaurant and Lounge – 563 Bloor St. W.
Cost: Free
Sponsored picks: Celebrate Thai New Year
Thaï Express welcomes all clients to celebrate Thai New Year (Songkran) this April 11, 2025. Every visit with a purchase gets a pair of Forkchops free! *While supplies last.
When: April 11, 2025
Where: All Thaï Express locations in Canada
Starting April 8, 2025, and for six days after, STACKT is throwing the ultimate birthday bash. There will be live music, marketplaces, games, food, and much more. If you need plans this month, it looks like you’re covered.
When: April 8 to 13, 2025
Where: STACKT market, 28 Bathurst St.
Cost: Free
Tickets are still available for the G-Eazy: Helium Tour!
When: April 8, 2025
Where: History – 1663 Queen St. E.
Cost: $60+
The Canadian classic musical Come From Away has shows each day this week. Tickets start at $59.
When: April 9 to 11, 2025
Where: Royal Alexandra Theatre — 260 King St. W.
Cost: $59+ per ticket
TO Food and Drink Fest is returning to the city this spring, and it is the largest festival of its kind in all of Canada.
The 19+ festival runs for three days straight and will bring back-to-back culinary experiences into one massive space.
That includes incredible food, drinks, demos, shopping, music, and so much more.
When: April 11 to 13, 2025
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Cost: $19 plus tax
Starting April 11, Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto will launch The New Immersive Van Gogh: The Next Chapter. According to organizers, it will immerse you into Van Gogh’s world and beyond the original exhibition.
When: Starting April 11, 2025
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto — 1 Yonge St.
Cost: $18+
According to Mel Lastman Square, “From March 29 to April 13, become part of an immersive, interactive spring garden experience that will transform Yonge North York into a wonderland of floral sculptures, music integration, and cutting-edge technology.”
Enchanted Lights is the perfect place to bring a date or your family, and the best part is that admission is free.
When: Until April 13, 2025
Where: Mel Lastman Square — 5100 Yonge St.
Cost: Free admission
The Well, Toronto’s popular shopping centre with everything from fitness studios to stores to restaurants, is adding a pickleball court and lounge. Pickleplex, a Canadian-born and operated organization, will take over the space for a limited time only.
When: Open from now until May 4, 2025
Where: The Well — 486 Front St. W.
Cost: $40 to rent court, $5 for paddle rental
Have an amazing week, Toronto!
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