Categories: Things To Do

11 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend (May 17-19)

It’s the weekend (almost)! The city will be bumpin’ with lots to do and we’ve got the list of festivities to choose from. Here are 11 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.

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Tampa Bay vs Blue Jays

Okay, okay, Blue Jays, Blue Jays, let’s play ball! The Jays are at home this weekend taking on the Rays and tickets are available for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

When: Friday, May 17th – Sunday, May 19th
Where: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way
Cost: $25.01+ per ticket

Ride For Free Day

Ride Share Toronto is giving bikers free access to city bikes on May 17th!

Take advantage of a $0 Day Pass and enjoy unlimited 90-minute trips on a classic bike for 24 hours, all you have to do is grab the day pass on Friday here

When: Friday, May 17th
Where: Toronto
Cost: Free

Sponsored Pick: Summer Fresh Pop-Up

Summer Fresh is already your grocery go-to for hummus, dips, salads, dressings, and more – and you can try some of their newest flavours at their Stackt Market pop-up this month. Enjoy tasty flavours you know and love along with brand-new releases like the Summer Fresh sweet doughnut dip developed in partnership with Tiny Toms. Yum!

When: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM,  Wednesday, May 8th to Monday, May 20th
Where: Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto

Knit City

Knit City is bringing all things knitting to the Westin in Toronto.

Enjoy creations, workshops and more!

When: Friday, May 17th – Sunday, May 19th
Where: Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square
Cost: $10 per ticket

Electric Island

The legendary electronic music series Electric Island is back this weekend!

Tickets are still available and you can grab them here starting at $128.22

When: Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th
Where: 250 Fort York Boulevard
Cost: $128.22+ per ticket 

Hadestown

Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album, this acclaimed show is playing in Toronto this weekend!

Purchase tickets here. 

When: Saturday, May 18th at 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM
Where: Ed Mirvish Theatre, 244 Victoria St
Cost: $69+ per ticket

Montreal vs Toronto FC

Toronto FC is at home on Saturday as they face Montreal at BMO Field.

Snag tickets starting at $39.36 here. 

When: Saturday, May 18th at 7:30 PM
Where: BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $39.36+ per ticket

Fortune Feimster 

Get ready to laugh as comedian Fortune Feimster takes to the stage at Massey Hall on Saturday.

Tickets are available here. 

When: Saturday, May 18th at 8:00 PM
Where: Massey Hall, 178 Victoria St
Cost: $33.55+ per ticket

Knives Out The Perfect Bite Murder Mystery Dinner

In collaboration with Netflix, Secret City presents a one-of-a-kind Murder Mystery Dinner experience taking place at Peter Pan Bistro!

Tickets are available for Sunday’s dinner priced at $149. 

When: Sunday, May 19th at 7:00 PM
Where: Peter Pan Bistro, 373 Queen St W
Cost: $149 per ticket

Canada’s Wonderland Fireworks 

Canada’s Wonderland is having its first fireworks show of the year on Sunday. 

Enjoy a day at the party then get ready for a spectacular show at 10:00 PM.

When: Sunday, May 19th at 10:00 PM
Where: Canada’s Wonderland, 9580 Jane St
Cost: $57.83+ per day pass 

Victoria Day Weekend Boat Party

Enjoy the views and the atmosphere of a daytime boat party to celebrate the long weekend!

One ticket includes a drink voucher, too. 

When: Sunday, May 19th at from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: 539 Queens Quay W
Cost: $33.28 per ticket

Take advantage of all these fun things to do this weekend, Toronto! 

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