Long weekends in Toronto just mean one extra day to enjoy all the fun this city has to offer! With an unseasonably warm Good Friday ahead, take advantage of it by heading to a Toronto FC game, enjoying some festive floats at an Easter parade, tasting fresh taffy at a maple festival and more!
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Toronto FC vs. Colorado Rapids
On Saturday, head to BMO Field for Toronto FC’s first regular season game against the Colorado Rapids. Our home team is coming off a win against Columbus, so let’s cheer them on to another one from the stands!
Canadian Pet Expo
Over 250 vendors will offer everything from artisanal pet treats and food to unique handmade accessories and grooming essentials at this annual pet expo, running all long weekend, and there will also be a creative grooming station (where you can watch pups be transformed into works of art).
Beaches Lion Club Easter Parade
The Beaches Easter weekend celebration is back with some super festive fun! Enjoy the famous Easter parade this Sunday, April 5 at 2 p.m. with family. The parade starts on Queen Street at Munro Parkland and ends after turning onto Woodbine Avenue, so grab your kids and set up early for the best seats!
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival 2026
Celebrate the final weekend of maple season at the Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival! Bruce’s Mill Conservation Park and Kortright Centre for Conservation. Learn how that golden syrup gets made, enjoy a pancake breakfast and taste some fresh maple taffy all weekend long.
Mae Martin at Massey Hall
Toronto’s amazing multi-hyphenate Mae Martin (the mind behind Netflix’s 2025 hit Wayward) is performing back in their hometown on Saturday on their new stand-up tour, The Possum.
Beneva Spring Run-Off
Spend your Easter weekend participating in a run that celebrates the beginning of spring! The Beneva Spring Run-Off is the annual kick-off of the Canada Running Series, and it features both a 8-kilometre and 5-kilometre race through High Park.
Mirvish’s Bat out of Hell
Running for just four nights only, including this Friday and Saturday, catch award-winning musical Bat out of Hell in Toronto! This reimagined show features a dynamic eight-piece rock band live on stage, bringing to life the music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf.
Earth Month at Evergreen Brick Works
Celebrate the beginning of Earth Month with Evergreen Brick Works! The celebration begins on Sunday, with full-day programming that includes egg decorating, a bird and bee habitat-making workshop, mochi making (with an Easter twist), seed planting, a garden party and more.
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