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12 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend (August 9-11)

It has arrived! The weekend is here and summer fun is in full swing. Not sure how to spend the next few days? As always, we have you covered. These are 12 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.

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Toronto Blue Jays vs Oakland Athletics 

The Jays are playing a three-game series at home against the Oakland Athletics meaning you have all weekend to catch a game.

Tickets in the 500s start at $19.95.

When: Friday, August 9th – Sunday, August 12th
Where: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way
Cost: $19.95+ per ticket

Waterfront Night Market Toronto

The Waterfront Night Market is a weekend-long showcase of amazing Pan-Asian food and a stunning floating lantern festival.

The Stanley Barracks will be illuminated and the food is going to be amazing – you won’t want to miss it!

When: Friday, August 9th- Sunday, August 11th
Where: Stanley Barracks/Hotel X Toronto, 115 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $24.95+ per adult

Sponsored Pick: Olympic Games at Queen’s Cross Food Hall

Don’t miss a second of the Paris 2024 action at Queen’s Cross Food Hall inside the Eaton Centre! During the Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11, Queen’s Cross Food Hall is offering extended happy hour and Paris-inspired menu features to enjoy while broadcasting the games every day starting at 11 AM. Cheer on Team Canada over great drink deals and fun food specials! Plus, you can enjoy daily happy hour even after the Olympic Games come to a close! 

When: July 26 to August 11, 2024
Where: Queen’s Cross Food Hall inside CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Jerkfest Toronto

Caribbean flavours all weekend long!

Jerkfest is the largest of its kind outside of Jamaica bringing three days of musical performances, dancing and of course delicious food to Toronto’s Centennial Park.

When: Friday, August 9th- Sunday, August 11th
Where: Centennial Park, 256 Centennial Park Rd
Cost: $49.50+

Billy Idol concert

Billy Idol is making his way to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Friday.

You can still grab tickets to see the singer here.

When: Friday, August 9th at 8:00 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St
Cost: $126.50+ per ticket

Imagine Dragons concert

Is this the weekend of concerts? Imagine Dragons will be performing at Budweiser Stage on Friday night as well, so you’ll have to choose which show you want to attend more.

Lawn tickets start at $105 – get yours here.

When: Friday, August 9th at 7::00 PM
Where: Budweiser Stage, 909 Lake Blvd W
Cost: $105+ per ticket

Alan Doyle concert

I wasn’t kidding when I said it was a concert weekend.

Canadian legend Alan Doyle is also at Bud stage this weekend! Get your tickets to the Saturday show here.

When: Saturday, August 10th at 7::00 PM
Where: Budweiser Stage, 909 Lake Blvd W
Cost: $55.75+ per ticket

Smoke-a-Palooza

“Smoke’s Poutinerie, the World’s Largest & Original Poutinerie, is bringing the most EPIC Poutine Powerhouse Party in Canada to Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square.”

Sounds like the kind of party we want to attend!

The party is free to attend and there will even be free poutine samples to try as well as other delicious options to purchase.

When: Saturday, August 10th from 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Where: Yonge Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E
Cost: Free admission

Canadian Latin Fest

Sunday is bringing the fun! The Canadian Latin Fest will have infectious rhythms of salsa, merengue, and bachata.

The festivities are taking place all afternoon and evening at Nathan Phillips Square!

When: Sunday, August 11th from 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W
Cost: Free admission

Future and Metro Boomin’

Anotha one.

Two of the biggest names are taking the stage of Scotiabank Arena on Sunday – Future and Metro Boomin!

Tickets are available starting at $183.

When: Sunday, August 11th at 8:00 PM
Where: Scotiabank Arena, 40 Bay St
Cost: $183+ per ticket

Ice Spice concert

Would you believe me if I said there’s another concert this weekend?

Ice Spice has taken the world by storm the last couple of years and now she’s coming to Toronto’s History.

Grab tickets here.

When: Sunday, August 11th at 8:00 PM
Where: History, 1663 Queen St E
Cost: $90.20+ per ticket

Toronto Picture Show

Christie Pitts Park shows free movies on Sundays in the summer, including this Sunday!

The feature this week is a film called “I Like Movies,” very fitting.

Free eats and treats start at 6 with the film beginning at 8:45 PM.

When: Sunday, August 11th at 6:00 PM
Where: Christie Pitts Park, 750 Bloor St W
Cost: Free

Have an amazing few days and enjoy these things to do this weekend, Toronto!

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