10 things to do in Toronto this week (March 23-27)

Though you may not feel inclined to go outdoors thanks to this weather, rest assured, there are tons of things to do in Toronto that will make you want to head out and get some fresh air.

Want to know what’s new in Toronto? Here are 10 of the best things to do this week in the city.

Steak and wine nights are now on Mondays, especially at The Drake. Enjoy an 8oz bavette with whiskey peppercorn sauce, crispy hand-cut fries, and half-price bottles of wine. And what’s dinner without some sounds? DJ Sinner & James will be spinning a blend of chill house and deep bass.

When: Mondays (March 23, 2026)
Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: The Drake Hotel – 1150 Queen St. W.
Cost: $38+

Bridgerton fans, get your tickets for trivia night at Cassette, the new bar inside the Gladstone House.

Questions will be on all four seasons of the show.

The first-place team will win a $100 gift card to Cassette.

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Gladstone House – 1214 Queen St. W.
Cost: $8+

Need a midweek pick-me-up? Head to the Drake Lounge for a chef-curated sushi board and $10 sake cocktails. DJ Gil Masuda will be spinning the best, groovy hits from ’70s and ’80s Tokyo. Think funk, jazz, boogie, soft rock.

When: Tuesdays (March 24, 2026)
Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Drake Hotel – 1150 Queen St. W.
Cost: $37 sushi boards, $7 sapporo and $10 sake cocktails

Don’t miss the Queen, Zara Larsson, take the stage at History.

When: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: History – 1663 Queen St. E.
Cost: $357+

Not only does it sell fresh fruits and veggies, but you can also find meat and dairy products, prepared foods, baked goods, preserves, and more. The Dufferin Grove Organic Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m.

When: Thursdays
Time: 3 to 7 p.m.
Where: Dufferin Grove Clubhouse at the Northwest corner of the park – 875 Dufferin St.

Cowboy boots are about to have a main-character moment at The Bata Shoe Museum. And to celebrate the occasion, the Toronto museum is throwing an iconic party with a live band.

Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum will celebrate the exhibition publication launch of Rough and Ready: A History of Cowboy Boots.

On Friday, March 27, 2026, Juno Award-winning country rock group The Sadies will bring the western vibes to the museum, and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun.

Tickets are available and start at $30 for general admission.

When: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
Cost: $30+

Cheer on the Raptors as they face off against the Pelicans. Tickets are still available.

When: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena – 40 Bay St.
Cost: $73+

Running until March 27, 2026, Lumière: The Art of Light will take over the Ontario Place Park, lighting up the night sky from 6 to 11 p.m.

When: Until Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 6 to 11 p.m.
Where: Ontario Place, Trillium Park — 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Cost: Free

Beginning Family Day, Winter Stations invites all to embrace and experience this year’s theme, Mirage. According to organizers, the competition “invited proposals that play with the boundary between what is seen and what is real in the age of AI, and explore public art as infrastructure that gathers people in shared reality.”

When: Until Monday, March 30, 2026
Time: Any time
Where: Woodbine Beach — 1675 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
Cost: Free

Another immersive experience is coming to Toronto, and this time, it’s bringing a vibrant and dreamlike world to life. Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience will feature over 300 of Monet’s creations, transforming them into interactive works of art.

When: Running until spring 2026; Daily times, closed Tuesdays
Time: Timed entries
Where: YZD — 30 Hanover Rd.
Cost: $32.90 for adults, and $24.90 for children

Have a great week, Toronto!

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