Another weekend has arrived in Toronto and it sure is starting to feel like spring out there! What better way to enjoy it than by diving into some of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend? From major concerts to new theatre productions to incredible dining events, there’s a little bit of everything to see, do, and experience in the city.
Here are 10 of the best things to do in and around Toronto this weekend.
ROOM
The bestselling novel turned Academy Award-winning film has been adapted into a theatre production on the Mirvish stage. Room premiered on April 5 and showcases the harrowing story of a kidnapped woman and her son, who escape from the garden of their captor and venture out into the world beyond the room.
Where: Princess of Wales Theatre, 300 King St West
When: April 5 — May 8, 2022
Lorde: Solar Power Tour
Concerts are officially back in Toronto and with capacity limits now lifted at venues in the city, it’s safe to say that we’ve been waiting for this moment for quite some time. If you’ve been missing the electric energy of cheering crowds and live music, this is your chance to dive back in.
When: April 8 & 9, 2022
Where: Meridian Hall
ArtworxTO
Art enthusiasts, this one’s for you. A year-long celebration of exceptional art, called ArtworxTO: Toronto’s Year of Public Art, is bringing all kinds of free public exhibits, installations, and displays to the city at various ArtworxTO Hubs. The displays you’ll get to see are contemporary works by local and international artists. Opening in early March is the I am land installation at Union Station, and HOME(LAND) at Cloverdale Common. Each of the installations has its own unique theme and message.
Where: Various locations
When: Until Fall 2022
Sponsored Pick: Zipline to the Falls
For an amazing rush soar high and fast toward the breathtaking Niagara Falls on WildPlay’s Zipline to the Falls. This fully-guided experience adds thrill to the breathtaking panorama as gravity floats riders 670 metres (2,200 feet), at speeds of 70+ kph (40+ mph), along the edge the vast Niagara River gorge to the Falls observation landing. Get ready for incredible views!
Where: 5847 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls
When: Open seven days a week, 11 am to 5pm
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Terra Lumina
Are you ready to be whisked away to the year 2099? Terra Lumina has returned at the Toronto Zoo 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
Hit up Toronto’s hidden bars & speakeasies
No one can deny that when it comes to the Toronto bar scene, this city knows what it’s doing. But what about the more underground places? If you’re sick of the crowds at the mainstream locations and want a little exclusive getaway, check out some of the city’s best-kept secrets. Oh yeah baby, we’re talking the hidden bars and speakeasies of Toronto. A night out’s more fun when you have to find your way, isn’t it?
Where: See the best ones here
Filipino Restaurant Month
A brand new nationwide event is happening in Canada this April and it’s a celebration of Filipino cuisine. Diners will get to try everything related to Filipino cuisine by ordering from prix fixe menus, including traditional dishes like Adobo, and dining experiences like the Kamayan finger food feast. There are so many restaurants participating around Toronto and if you love to explore the city through its cuisine, this event is not one to miss.
Where: Various locations
When: April 1 — April 30, 2022
Immersive Frida Kahlo
A new show titled Frida: Immersive Dream, covering the life and work of Frida Kahlo, is now open to the public. The 500,000 cubic feet of exhibit space at 1 Yonge Street will be transformed into an immersive art wonderland. The immersive Frida Kahlo exhibit in Toronto will allow guests to see the artist’s work brought to life in a whole new way, through projections, photography, drawings, and iconography.
When: April 2022
Where: 1 Yonge Street Toronto, ON, M5E 1W7
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Robert Lepage’s The Library at Night
Ever wondered what it would be like to step inside a time machine? Well, thanks to virtual reality, now you can. Toronto has a new immersive VR adventure that transports you to some of the world’s most extraordinary libraries both real and imagined. Robert Lepage’s The Library at Night “is an immersive and sensory virtual-reality journey that whisks you away to 10 libraries throughout time and across the globe – from Mexico to Japan, Copenhagen, Sarajevo and beyond,” the description says.
When: Until April 18, 2022
Where: 1 Yonge Street Toronto, ON, M5E 1W7
Immersive Klimt
Joining the ranks of Immersive Van Gogh and Beyond Monet is Immersive Klimt, a colourful exhibition curated by the “world-renowned master of digital art” Italy’s Massimiliano Siccardi. Through vivid 360 projections, the revolutionary works of Gustav Klimt come to life all around you. Klimt is described as a “rebel, genius and legend” of a painter, and now you can be swept up in his electrifying world.
Where: 1 Yonge St
When: Various times
