It’s the first full week of May and we’re loving it. With the sun shining more than usual, we’re enjoying this spring season by exploring all the things to do in Toronto from farmers markets to comedy shows, foodie tours and so much more.

We’re in for a pretty busy week and we’re here for it.

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Here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this week:

Formula 1 Exhibition Toronto

Guests can expect iconic F1 race cars from different eras, racing simulators and never-seen-before artifacts spanning six specially designed rooms in an over 20,000 sq. ft space.

When: Now until early summer
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace, 1 Yonge St
Cost: $42+

Yalla Comedy @ 915 Dupont

Check out Yalla Comedy at 915 Dupont Cafe this Tuesday. The evening will be hosted by Marwan Mouneimne, and will feature veteran & comics on the come up. Crystal Ferrier, Abbas Wahab, Arsy Shirazi, and Neil Bansil will show off their best sets at the Japanese themed cafe.

When: May 7th from 8 PM to 10 PM
Where: 915 Dupont St
Cost: $24.76

Sponsored Pick: HealthOne Medical & Wellness Clinic

Photo via Health One

Say goodbye to running around the city for every appointment, because this trendy clinic is a one-stop shop. HealthOne is Toronto’s most cutting-edge medical and wellness clinic and the first of its kind to offer a multidisciplinary approach. HealthOne has 8 departments under one roof with over one hundred different services offered by the city’s best doctors & practitioners, and you’re in luck because they’re opening a brand new flagship location inside The Well in Toronto. Check out this brand-new wellness destination for yourself.

ROMWalks

ROMWalks is a collection of guided walking tours that take participants on a unique journey of “urban discovery” via the Royal Ontario Museum.

Learn something new! Free walks are scheduled on Sundays at 2 PM and Wednesdays at 6 PM. Each walk’s starting meet point is listed here.

When: May 8th, 2024 at 6 PM
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free

Montgomery’s Inn Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market

Though winter is long gone, the Montgomery’s Inn Indoor Winter Farmer’s Market isn’t. support local and purchase local produce from the farm.

When: May 8th, 2024 from 2 PM to 6 PM
Where: Montgomery’s Inn – 4709 Dundas St W
Cost: Free

Lite-Brite World of Wonder

Experience “the magic of imagination brought to life in this captivating cinematic journey that combines the nostalgic delight of Lite-Brite with the cutting-edge immersive technology of Illuminarium.”

This interactive experience opens May 8th and you can get tickets here.

When: Opens May 8th, 2024
Where: Illuminarium Toronto, 28 Gristmill Lane
Cost: $38.50 per adult & 33.50 per child/senior

Cirque de Soleil ECHO

Cirque du Soleil ECHO is coming to Toronto starting off its Canada tour on May 8th in Toronto!

When: Starts May 8th to July 21st, 2024
Where: Under the Big Top at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W
Cost: $73+ per ticket

Toronto Serbian Film Festival 

Running May 9th-12th this film festival celebrates Serbian and South-East European cinema. Check out the lineup and grab your tickets here.

When: May 9th – 12th, 2024
Where: Various venues
Cost: $25 per general admission

Get ready to Texas hoedown with Beyonce at Revival. DJs Revy B and Stephhoney will dedicate their sets to Beyonce, and her newest iconic release, “Cowboy Carter”.

Come dressed in Cowboy Chic or your best Canadian Tuxedo!

When: May 10th at 10 PM
Where: Revival Event Venue – 783 College Street
Cost: $25 + tax

Kensington Market ‘Taste the World’ Food Tour

Check out the first and oldest food tour in Kensington Market! Expand your tastebuds and enjoy delicious cuisines like Tibetan dumplings and Jamaican patties.

You’ll feel like a world traveller without leaving Kensington Market

When: Every day from 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Where: Kensington Market – 30 St Andrew St
Cost: $69 per person / free for kids under 7