Photo via @waterlanternfestival/Instagram
Is there anything better than planning for your weekend? The anticipation of a few days where you can forget about work, see some pals, or spend a little time alone. It’s unmatched. Toronto is gearing up for a good one — here are 10 of the best things to do this weekend in the city.
Get ready for this three-day celebration of food, culture, and community. Relish is packing a punch this year, offering guests everything from gourmet bites to local eats and live entertainment. Expect over 20 food trucks and tents, along with more than 30 local vendors. Support local!
When: Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Time: Friday, 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Cloverdale Mall – 250 The East Mall
Cost: Admission is free
Water Lantern Festival returns to Toronto for a night of community. “Gather with your loved ones, reflect on your life, and connect with new friends. As the sun sets, release your personalized lantern onto the water and watch it illuminate the night,” shares organizers.
There will be food trucks, live music, vendors, a scavenger hunt, and a lantern launch.
When: Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: Starting at 4:30 p.m.
Where: Downsview Park – 70 Canuck Ave.
Cost: $47.99+
Shop till ya drop at this two-day extravaganza, where vintage clothing and decor are the stars of the show, starting from the 1950s up until the Y2K era. We’re talking handbags, accessories, jewellery, home decor, menswear, and more.
When: Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Time: Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Building at Exhibition Place
Cost: $15 + tax
“Street eats, fun performances, crafts, and chaos (the good kind). Thai Festival Canada is taking over, and you’re all invited,” shares Thai Fest Canada.
Free to attend, this is the perfect event to bring the fam.
When: Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Where: Sankofa Square – 1 Dundas St E.
Cost: Free
Love all things pickle? Well, Toronto’s getting a festival dedicated to the cucumber variant. There will be over 50 vendors offering all things pickled and fermented, along with fully licensed beverage selections. It’s an all-ages event!
When: Saturday, Sept. 20 and Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Time: Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Henderson Brewing Co. — 128 Sterling Road
Admission: $20.95, kids under 12 free
In need of a chuckle? The one and only Gabriel Iglesias is coming to Toronto for one night only. Tickets are still on sale, and it’s all going down at the Scotiabank Arena.
When: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Time: 8 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena- 40 Bay St.
Cost: $83+
Head on over to Bellwoods Brewery at either their Ossington location or Keele and Lawrence spot for their Oktoberfest celebration. There will be smoked bratwurst, potato salad, sauerkraut, and steins for sale. Oh, and of course, BEER.
When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: Noon to late
Where: 124 Ossington Ave. and 20 Hafis Rd.
Cost: Free to attend
Wrestling fans, this one’s for you.
All Elite Wrestling is taking over Scotiabank Arena, and tickets are still available!
When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 1:45 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena — 40 Bay St.
Cost: $47.50+
Music, food, vendors, art, dancing – what more could you ask for? Head on over to Toronto’s Parkdale for an evening of fun before summer ends.
When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. to late
Where: 80 Elm Grove Ave.
Cost: Free
Parkdale Hall is the place to be on Sundays, hosting the Sunday Market.
You can buy everything from treats to accessories – an amazing way to end the weekend.
When: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Parkdale Hall – 1605 Queen St. W.
Cost: Free
Have a great weekend, Toronto!
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