April showers bring May flowers and we’re ready for the downpour. The downpour in fun stuff to do, that is. Okay, that joke was a reach but bear with us, please. This week we’re entering a whole new month here in Toronto and saying goodbye to the last of winter while we’re at it. So needless to say, we’re looking for a celebration.
Here are 10 awesome things to do at home and around Toronto this week.
Editors Note: Due to the ongoing effects of COVID-19, provincial and city guidelines are continually changing. Please double check business closures and restrictions before proceeding.
MY HOME IS CANADA LIGHT SHOW
This week you can marvel at a beautiful light show in downtown Toronto. Canadian Olympian Scott Moir has been rallying folks from coast to coast to share their favourite moments, places, and people in the country. The entire campaign is cumulating in a gorgeous celebration right here in Toronto.
Where: Blue Jays Way & Wellington St W
When: Evenings all week long
CITY HALL LIVE SPOTLIGHT
You can’t go wrong with a virtual concert! The city is celebrating loads of local talent with easy to stream concerts all month long. This week, you can tune in on Thursday to catch Myles Castello at Coalition Music.
Where: Check it out online
When: Catch the schedule here
#DARE2DRAG
Hoping to enter the world of drag but don’t know where to start? This event has all your answers. Tune in for a virtual workshop on all things drag makeup. It’s sure to be a hoot and hollering good time.
Where: Check it out online
When: Friday, April 2nd
GOOD FRIDAY BLOOD DONATION
During these dark days of the pandemic, blood donations have been in higher demand than usual. So give back this week at the Good Friday Blood Donation (if you’re able to). You can head to the Hudson Bay Centre for a socially distanced appointment.
Where: 2 Bloor St E
When: Friday, April 2nd
CATCH A DRIVE-IN MOVIE
Our favourite nostalgic pastime is back, baby! Beginning this week, head over to Ontario Place for all the hottest drive-in flick. They’re kicking things off with killer screenings of Blade Runner: The Final Cut, Casino Royale, and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.
Where: Ontario Place Drive-In, 955 Lakeshore Blvd
When: Kicks off Thursday, April 1st
WAVE TO A LIFE SIZED BUD LIGHT SELTZER
An iconic new drink is coming to Canada and to celebrate a life-sized Bud Light Seltzer is quarantining on top of one Toronto LCBO. Walk by to catch it doing all the classic quarantine activities like making TikToks, baking, and working tout.
Where: LCBO, 49 Spadina Ave
When: Any day of the week
CAN YOU FIND IT? SCAVENGER HUNT
This week is your last chance to take part in this fun-for-the-fam activity. The Mississauga Food Bank invites you to participate in their Can You Find It? Scavenger Hunt. With the easy instructions they’ve provided online, you can spend an afternoon following clues, hunting down goods, and donating to a great cause.
Where: Check it out at mississaugafoodbank.org
When: Ends Saturday, April 3rd
SKY SKATE
Most of us are pumped about spring, but if you’re hoping to hold on to a little bit of winter this is the place for you. One of Toronto’s top patios, The Porch, has a synthetic rink available for you to enjoy. Glide on the “ice,” have a cocktail or two, and marvel at some insane city views.
Where: The Porch, 250 Adelaide St W
When: Open all week
ENJOY THE SPRING FOR FREE
If you’d rather embrace the warm weather head on, these are the activities for you. There are tons of FREE ways to enjoy the city. From walks to tours to outdoor art.
Where: Check out our favourite FREE activities here
When: Any day of the week
HIT AN OUTDOOR FITNESS CLASS
The provincial government just announced that outdoor fitness classes are coming back and we could not be more pumped about it. Get your workout on at loads of spots around the city beginning this Monday. We know we’ll be getting ready to sweat!
Where: All over Toronto
When: Any day of the week
Have a great week, Toronto!
