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10 things to do in and around Toronto this weekend (Aug. 8-10)

Another week has come and gone, and you know what that means – it’s time for three days of fun. We only have one month left of summer, so be sure to get out this weekend and enjoy it! From concerts to festivals to cat video meet-ups, these are 10 of the best things to do this weekend in Toronto.

JerkFest

Centennial Park will be filled with delicious jerk cuisine, live cooking demos and music all weekend long.

When: Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10
Where: Centennial Park – 256 Centennial Park Rd.
Cost: $60+ per ticket

TacoFest

Toronto’s top tacos, all in one place.

The hottest fiesta returns for a weekend-long bash — get your tickets and come hungry.

When: Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10
Where: Fort York – 250 Fort York Blvd.
Cost: $17.50+ per ticket

Waterfront Night Market

The most epic night market of the year has arrived.

This Pan Asian food and music event is a must-attend.

When: Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10
Where: Hotel X Toronto, Exhibition Grounds – 11 Princes’ Blvd.
Cost: $22.95+ per ticket

Cat Video Fest

It’s what it sounds like. 75 minutes of silly cat videos.

What better way to spend a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday?

When: Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10
Where: Fox Theatre – 2236 Queen St. E.
Cost: $10.49+ per ticket

The Weeknd concert

The Weeknd is playing his final Toronto show on Friday, and tickets are still for sale. They’ll cost a pretty penny, but it will be well worth it.

When: Friday, Aug. 8
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Rogers Centre – 40 Bay St.
Cost: $221+ per ticket

Linkin Park concert

Linkin Park is back on tour, and tickets are still available for their Toronto show on Friday.

When: Friday, Aug. 8
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena – 40 Bay St.
Cost: $207+ per ticket

Free movie in the park

Free movie and popcorn. All you gotta do is bring a blanket and some water.

Regal Heights Village BIA is hosting the free movie (Inside Out 2) at Santa Chiara Parkette. Enjoy!

When: Friday, Aug. 8
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Santa Chiara Parkette – 1114 St. Clair Ave. W.
Cost: Free

Chinatown Festival

Chinatown will be filled with music, multicultural performances, lion and dragon dances, food, and more, on Saturday and Sunday.

When: Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10
Where: Spadina Avenue from St. Andrew to Sullivan
Cost: Free admission

Play on the Runway

The historic one-kilometre runway of YZD is transforming for two days, turning into a giant playground.

Bike, run, rollerblade, you name it. Oh, and it’s free to attend.

When: Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10
Time: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: YZD Runway – 10 Hanover Rd.
Cost: Free

Goo Goo Dolls concert

End your weekend watching an all-time classic band perform as the sun goes down.

Tickets are still up for grabs.

When: Sunday, Aug. 10
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Budweiser Stage – 909 Lake Shore Blvd. W.

Another weekend of fun. Have a blast, Toronto.

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