It’s Easter weekend, Toronto! Whether you’re celebrating with friends or family or not, Toronto is coming alive with fun festivities, exciting concerts, live sports and more. All you need to do is decide what to check out first. These are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.
The Blue Jays’ season is in full swing, and the birds are home all weekend, hosting the Seattle Mariners.
Pick your day, grab a pal, and enjoy the comfort and warmth of a closed dome.
When: Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Where: Rogers Centre – 1 Blue Jays Way
Cost: $20+ per ticket
This family-friendly event will have a parrot show, grooming demos, an Xtreme Dogs Stunt Show, and a shopping marketplace.
Be sure to grab your tickets before they sell out.
When: Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Where: The International Centre — 6900 Mississauga Rd.
Cost: $20 per general admission ticket or $15 per youth ticket
“Take in the beauty of the season and support local by shopping with 40+ artisans, producers, and processors at this indoor/outdoor Marketplace,” says The Toronto Zoo.
There will be food and drink vendors on site, too.
When: Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Where: The Toronto Zoo — 2000 Meadowvale Rd.
Cost: $27.95 per adult ticket or $19.57 per youth ticket
No time for Easter baking this weekend, or just want a delicious treat for yourself? French Made has a lineup of amazing features available all weekend, including:
- Mini Egg Cookies
- Mini Egg Macarons
- Large Format Chocolate Eggs
- PB&J Filled Chocolate Bunnies
- Decorated Egg Sugar Cookies
- Mini Egg Mocha
Get ’em while you can!
When: Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20
Where: French Made, Bisha Hotel, Ground Floor — 80 Blue Jays Way
Cost: Prices vary
Hundreds of families are expected at the Distillery District this weekend with the second annual Easter Hunt getting underway.
“Join us on April 18, 19, or 20 for a fun-filled egg hunt across The Distillery Historic District,” shares the event page. A total of 4,000 colourful eggs will be hidden, and once your basket is full, you can head over to the registration desk for a special goodie bag.
When: Friday, April 18 to Sunday, April 20 (10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. hunt)
Where: The Distillery Historic District — 55 Mill St.
Cost: Free admission
Shop local vendors, meet the Easter Bunny and stroll along the Mimco waterfront at this spring market, happening for one day only on Saturday.
When: Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 2445 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Cost: Free admission
Waterworks Food Hall is putting on a series of festivities for Easter, all happening on Saturday.
The day will include visits from the Easter Bunny, face painting, crafts and an Easter egg hunt — all free to attend.
When: Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Waterworks Food Hall — 50 Brant St.
Cost: Free admission
The longest-running Easter parade in the world is back! Head over to The Beaches in Toronto on Sunday to witness the annual event, starting at 2 p.m.
The parade starts at the intersection of Queen East and Neville Park Boulevard before heading west along Queen up to Woodbine Avenue.
When: Sunday, April 20, starting at 2 p.m.
Where: The Beaches
Cost: Free
Wrestling fans, you can’t miss this.
“Experience the largest Mania viewing party in Canada at Rebel Toronto with live pro wrestling from Smash Wrestling,” says Rebelmania. Food, wrestling, and a party you’ll never forget. Sounds like a perfect Sunday to me.
All the action will be up on Rebel’s 6K 85-foot screen, with epic lighting and surround sound, too. Grab your tickets ASAP.
When: Sunday, April 20, starting at 2 p.m.
Where: Rebel — 11 Polson St.
Cost: $33.78+ per ticket
Rapper Denzel Curry is taking over Toronto’s History this Sunday.
Tickets are still available, starting at $79.
When: Sunday, April 20, starting at 7 p.m.
Where: History — 1663 Queen St. E.
Cost: $79+ per ticket
Have an incredible weekend, Toronto.
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