Ready for a fun-filled March, Toronto? We’re in for an exciting month, full of fun things to do in and around Toronto. From immersive experiences to a retro arcade, and even some big concerts, it looks like our schedules are busy this March.
Now get your friends together and plan your month! Here’s what’s happening in Toronto for the next few weeks.
Snow White at Casa Loma
Walt Disney Studios Canada has collaborated with Casa Loma to offer guests an immersive experience inspired by Snow White. “This enchanting activation will allow visitors to step into a beautifully curated setting, featuring dazzling décor, interactive moments, and special showcases honoring the film’s iconic characters and themes,” shared organizers.
Get ready to explore themed-rooms, exclusive costumes and props too!
When: March 10 to 21, 2025
Where: Casa Loma
Cost: $40 for children aged 4 to 13 and $55 per person aged 14 and up
ILLUMINITE
ILLUMINITE is a celebration of light, art, and togetherness, brought to life through five illuminated art installations in Toronto.
It will span across the Downtown Yonge area, running daily from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. once open to the public. This is the second year that the Downtown Yonge BIA is putting on the event, with this year’s locations including the 777 Bay Plaza, Sankofa Square, College Park and McGill & Granby Parkette.
When: Until March 2, 2025
Where: Multiple locations in downtown Toronto
Cost: Free
Sponsored posts: Flavours of Niagara Falls – Celebrity chef collaboration series
Niagara Falls Tourism is bringing back, “Flavours of Niagara Falls” this winter, running now until March 21, 2025. The month-long celebration of culinary excellence will showcase Niagara Falls’ rich and diverse culinary scene, featuring renowned celebrity Chefs working in collaboration with talented chefs at select venues, exclusive dinners, and prix fixe menus at 25 restaurants.
A number of chefs will make an appearance and host special experiences on select nights this March:
- Chef Randy Feltis & @Katherinewants (of TikTok) at Peller Estates – March 1, 2025
- Rocco Dispirito at Corso Endless Family Style Italian, Niagara Falls – March 7, 2025
- Romain Avril at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winer – March 8, 2025
- Ari Schor at Fat Rabbit, St. Catharines – March 20, 2025
- Darian Brayn at Tide & Vine, Niagara Falls – March 21, 2025
The full list of participating locations can be found here.
When: Now until Mar. 21, 2025.
Where: Various locations in Niagara
Cost: $99 per person
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival
Consider that funny bone tickled. TOsketchfest, aka the Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, is around the corner, happening from March 5 to 16. The festivities include nearly two weeks of hilarious live comedy featuring over 200 performers and over 50 shows.
When: March 5 to 16, 2025
Where: Multiple venues
Cost: $25+ per ticket
Women’s Wellness Pop-Up Shopping Experience
Ladies, mark your calendars for March 9, 2025! The beloved Women’s Day Pop-up will take over the Bisha Hotel’s Sky suite located on the 43rd floor. “Join us for an inspiring day celebrating incredible female-owned beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands,” shares organizers.
When: March 9, 2025, from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m.
Where: Bisha Hotel, Sky Suite I 43rd Floor – 80 Blue Jays Way
Tickets: $5 (Tickets required)
GTA Ramadan Festival
The festival will run from March 15 to 16 and again from March 28 to 30 at the Red Rose Convention Centre. Tickets to the festivities are free through registration, which is open now to the public. Each day, the doors will open from noon until 10 p.m.
Last year’s festival also included 30 thousand tickets sold and over 40 vendors, with this year’s festivities slated to be even bigger.
When: March 15 to 16 and March 28 to 30, 2025
Where: Red Rose Convention Centre, 1233 Derry Rd E, Mississauga, ON
The Retro Arcade
Travel back to a time when video game arcades were a thing and Super Nintendos were the latest in tech. Hotel X has brought back its Retro Arcade with features such as Pinball, Mario Kart, Time Crisis, Street Fighter, Galaga, Dance Dance Revolution, and more.
On Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will be a DJ spinning vinyl tracks, perfect for gaming, snacking, and dancing, of course! You can also catch retro movies in the Hotel X Toronto Screening Room starting at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. It’s free with any Retro Arcade ticket.
When: Until March 16, 2025; Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Kandy Gallery at Hotel X Toronto – 111 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $30.77
Winter Stations
Winter Stations brings the international design and art community’s creations to Woodbine Beach as the lifeguard stations along Toronto’s east-end beaches change into something beautiful for the winter.
When: Until March 17, 2025
Where: Woodbine Beach
Jelly Roll: Beautifully Broken Tour
Grammy-nominated and platinum-certified, singer/songwriter Jelly Roll is bringing “The Beautifully Broken Great Northern Tour,” to Canada next month. With several stops across the country, he’ll be coming to Toronto as part of his 12 city tour.
When: March 22nd, 2025 at 7 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: $126.50+
Mary J. Blige: The For My Fans Tour with NE-YO & Mario
Get ready to dance with Miss Mary J. Blige at the Scotiabank Arena this March. Artists Ne-Yo and Mario will also take the stage. Tickets are still on sale!
When: March 24, 2025 at 7 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena
Cost: $105+
Alpina at Eataly
If you can’t hit the slopes anytime soon, this is the next best thing. Eataly on Bloor has a pop-up experience, Alpina, named after “the iconic landscape of the Italian Alps.” This limited-time pop-up will run through March 2025 with stunning decor for photo opportunities and a delicious menu to try.
When: Running until March 2025
Where: Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W
Cost: Prices vary
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