Everyone has been trapped inside this week due to some truly awful air quality conditions in the city, but it’s shaping up to improve slightly by this weekend. Whether you’d prefer to do something fun indoors or outdoors, there’s plenty of great plans in place; from food festivals to concerts, these are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.
Toronto International Brazilfest
This weekend, Earlescourt Park will be transformed into a massive festival! Toronto International Brazilfest is filled with mouth-watering cuisine, Brazilian music, dance and tradition. Enjoy more than 50 vendors and exhibitors and more than 20 performances!
Taste of Vietnam
An incredible food festival is taking over Nathan Phillips Square from Friday to Sunday this week! Taste of Vietnam will be a cultural journey celebrating Vietnamese heritage across the globe, featuring a marketplace and village, delicious cuisine, cultural performances and art, interactive experiences and more.
Louis Tomlinson at Scotiabank Arena
Former One Direction member Louis Tomlinson has crossed the pond to North America on his tour in support of his latest album, How Did I Get Here? He’ll be filling one of Toronto’s biggest music venues on Friday.
TD Weekend at Beaches Jazz Festival
Beaches Jazz Festival continues with three days of fun! TD Weekend promises themed musical acts, food trucks, vendors and even a beer garden. Join on Friday for a ’90s night, Saturday for some folk and jazz and Sunday for live DJs!
ImportFest Toronto Car Show
Saturday is for the gearheads! ImportFest Toronto Car Show is Canada’s biggest modified car show; enter the Metro Toronto Convention Centre and prepare to see hundreds of modified show cars from across Canada and the U.S., along with top performance, tuning and lifestyle exhibitors.
BIG on Bloor Festival
BIG on Bloor is back this weekend! Shutting down Bloordale from Dufferin to Landsdowne for a pedestrian-only festival filled with art, culture and food, this year, the event will be celebrating 20 years!
Bike Party Toronto
Every year, Bike Party takes over the city for one night only — but this time, the first one was so successful that they’re hosting another one! Hop on a bike and join everyone on Saturday for a mystery ride filled with music, lights and lots of fun.
Breakfast Club at the AGO
Join the AGO on Saturday for Breakfast Club, a relaxed social art class that combines creativity with delicious food. Enjoy a coffee, tea or pastry and then learn from an artist-instructor as they lead participants in drawing demonstrations and creative exercises in the galleries.
