Summer in Toronto is something you have to experience for yourself. And though we’re sad we’re nearing its end, there are still tons of things to do in Toronto that will help keep our minds off it. From evening dances to exciting events and fun experiences, Toronto has plenty to offer this summer. 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 in Toronto from Aug. 18 to 22.
Dance the night away at The Well. The open-air space will have free salsa lessons and community dancing under the canopy. Every Tuesday in August, the evening begins with a 45-minute lesson from an instructor, followed by a DJ taking over until 10 p.m., with the best salsa, bachata, and cha-cha music.
When: Aug. 19, 2025
Time: Starting at 7 p.m.
Where: Under the glass at The Well
Cost: Free
For one stunning night, on Aug. 19, 2025, the skies above Toronto’s Fort York will shine bright and come alive thanks to Illumin Drone Shows and Portal Nine Experiences.
When: Aug. 19, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Fort York National Historic Site, Toronto
Cost: $118+
Enjoy $15 lunch specials every Wednesday from noon to 3 p.m. from restaurants like Haydn’s, Pampered Pig BBQ, Monday’s Off, Oi Sushi, Sunday’s Pasta Lab, and more.
When: Aug. 20, 2025
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Stackt market
Cost: Free to attend, pricing varies
Grab your pals and hit up The Drake on a Wednesday night for some trivia. Join host Aaron Brown, who will ask questions from celebrity chaos and offbeat geography to foodie lingo and themed curveballs; no topic is off-limits. The game starts at 7 p.m.
The top team scores a $100 Drake gift card, while second-place winners walk away with a rotating prize. While you’re there, try the $45 dinner prix fixe before, during, or after the game.
When: Every Wednesday
Time: Game starts at 7 p.m.
Where: The Drake Hotel – 1150 Queen St. W.
Cost: $5 per person
Popular English rock band Oasis is launching a pop-up store in Toronto ahead of its sold-out tour, kicking off in the city this month.
Fans can make their way to 468 Queen St. W., starting Aug. 21.
You’re more than welcome to walk in and check out the selection of merch. Alternatively, to secure your entry, you can fill out an online form and book a time slot.
When: Starting Aug. 21, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 468 Queen St. W.
Each year, the Toronto Music Garden is transformed into a breathtaking open-air theatre, where music and nature intertwine in perfect harmony.
When: Aug. 21, 2025
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Toronto Music Garden
Cost: Free
It’s a four-day celebration of romance in the written word, from forbidden lovers to secret flings and everything in between.
Best-selling romance writers and their dedicated readers will be able to enjoy a myriad of activities, and you might meet your favourite author, too. We’re talking meet-and-greets with Alex Aster (Lightlark), Melissa Blair (A Broken Blade), Bal Khabra (Collide), Anna Todd (After), and more.
When: Aug. 21 to 24, 2025
Where: Toronto Reference Library – 789 Yonge St.; North York Central Library – 5120 Yonge St.
Cost: Free admission
Stop by 1 Hotel for a few rounds of pickleball, tucked behind Casa Madera’s Garden Pavilion. Now until Sept. 3, 2025, grab your paddles and hit up the court. It’s available on a first-come, first-served basis.
When: Until Sept. 3, 2025
Time: Courts open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: 1 Hotel
Cost: Free to attend
Canada’s largest fair and Toronto’s beloved end-of-summer celebration, the CNE, is back and bigger than ever for its 146th year. If you’re like us, you’ve probably already started counting down the days until you can stuff your face with Tiny Toms and ride on the Polar Express.
When: Runs until Labour Day weekend on Sept. 1, 2025
Where: Exhibition Place
Cost: Ticket pricing varies
This exhibition will feature over 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck of the Titanic, room recreations, and even virtual reality rooms.
If you can’t visit it in Toronto this weekend, the exhibit will be around until the end of September.
When: Open until September 2025
Where: YZD – 30 Hanover Rd.
Cost: $30+ per ticket
Have a sunny week, Toronto.
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