We’re just a few days shy of the Labour Day weekend, and the freedom is so close we can almost taste it! As a prelude to your long weekend shenanigans, there are tons of events you can hit up this week in Toronto. Our Blue Jays still need fans in the stands at the Rogers Centre and there are still tickets up for grabs to the Maroon 5 concert at Budweiser Stage. If you’d rather be a bit more low key, you can sink your teeth into one of the epic creations at Toronto’s Le Burger Week festival, or hit up a drive-in movie under the stars.
Whatever your mood may be, we’re coming through with a list of 10 things to do in Toronto this week!
MAROON 5 AT BUDWEISER STAGE
Warm weather in Toronto is best enjoyed on the lawn of Budweiser Stage, and the amphitheatre is saving the best acts for last. Maroon 5 is performing at the start of September for a late-summer evening show. If you’re still playing the Songs About Jane album on repeat 20 years after its release, you have to see this iconic group hit the stage in person.
Where: 909 Lake Shore Blvd W
When: Thursday, September 2nd
TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS. BALTIMORE ORIOLES
Throw on your jersey and show the Jays some love at the ole’ ball game! You’ll have two seating options to choose from — standard or physically distanced. Basically, seats in the 100L and 200L infield, along with at the TD Clubhouse are considered standard seating, while seats in the 100L and 200L outfield and bases are physically distanced with pods of up to four seats. And who knows, maybe you’ll even get lucky and win the 50/50 draw!
Where: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way
When: Monday, August 30th & Tuesday, August 31st
LE BURGER WEEK TORONTO
Canada’s biggest burger event of all time, Le Burger Week is back and they’ve released a list of all the restaurants participating in the event so far. From local bars to cafes, Toronto is in for a very special TWO weeks of some wildly tasty creations in celebration of the festival’s 10th anniversary and we are in for a real treat.
Where: Various locations
When: Wednesday, September, 1st – 14th
SOUL IN THE CITY AT CASA LOMA
Head over to the Glass Pavillion at Toronto’s majestic castle for an evening of music featuring Juno Award-winning artist Sean Jones, the Righteous Echo band and special guests. Soak up the evenings views of the city and gardens, and enjoy some al fresco food and drinks while you’re at it.
Where: 1 Austin Terrace
When: Monday, August 30th
TORONTO BLUE JAYS VS. CHICAGO WHITE SOX
Throw on your jersey and show the Jays some love at the ole’ ball game! You’ll have two seating options to choose from — standard or physically distanced. Basically, seats in the 100L and 200L infield, along with at the TD Clubhouse are considered standard seating, while seats in the 100L and 200L outfield and bases are physically distanced with pods of up to four seats. And who knows, maybe you’ll even get lucky and win the 50/50 draw!
Where: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way
When: Monday, August 23rd & Tuesday, August 24th
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TEQUILA & TURNTABLE TUESDAY
Going up on a Tuesday? That’s what summers are for! Boogie with a cocktail in hand as a live DJ spins the night away at this FREE event. We hope you love tequila because that’s what this event is all about. If you’re hungry, you can order the Snack Attack for $35, which comes with a variety of tasty bites and gelato of your choosing.
Where: Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St
When: Tuesday, August 31st, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
TERRA LUMINA
Are you ready to be whisked away to the year 2099? Terra Lumina is making its return at the Toronto Zoo this month for more nightly magic under the stars. The immersive light show features an illuminated 1.5 km trail designed to make you feel like you’ve travelled to a “radiant” future world.
Where: The Toronto Zoo, 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto, ON
Cost: Adult (18-64) $29.99 + HST
TORONTO OUTDOOR PICTURE SHOW
Pile onto a cozy blanket with your friends for a FREE movie night under the stars. The multi-week film programming will feature curated films and special screenings all August long. This year’s season is called TOPS & Friends, and it’s all about celebrating outdoor film and community. Advanced tickets are sold out, but you can still get same-day tickets for your preferred screening, and all of the details can be found here.
Where: Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd
When: Late July – Labour Day
ARTWALK DRIVE-IN
With movies every Thursday through Sunday, four giant murals to check out, and a series of food events and concerts, Vaughan’s ArtWalk Drive-In is something you definitely won’t want to miss to wrap up the summer. Activities and events will be taking place until September 10th, so you’ve got plenty of time to check them out.
When: Until September 30th
Where: 101 Edgeley Blvd
RETRO ROLLA ROLLER SKATE RENTALS
Skate your way through the city’s Bentway trail with a pair of retro four-wheel roller skates you can rent by the hour. The skates come in bright summer colours with matching protective gear. Spend an afternoon gliding around Fort York and snap some cute photos while you’re at it!
Where: 250 Fort York Blvd
When: Various times, Thursday—Sunday
