Here is our round-up of fun things to do in Toronto this Mother’s Day weekend, May 8th to 11th, 2025

May 6th to 11th – Departure Festival

Experience Musical Showcases, Art, Comedy and Tech in Toronto with the reimagined Departure Festival in Toronto

Where: Various Locations in Toronto.

When: May 6th to 11th, Select Times

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $80. Grab your tickets here.

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May 7th to 11th – GradEx 110

Toronto’s Largest Free Art and Design Exhibition, GradEx 110, will take place at OCAD University grounds from May 7th to 11th. It will feature over 800 talented emerging artists and designers in the heart of Toronto.

The four-day art and design showcase will kick off with a free public party at 6:00 pm on opening night. The party will feature music, a food truck, a bar, and art installations.

Where: OCAD U, 100 McCaul St

When: May 7th to 11th,

• May 7th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

• May 8th, 9:30 am – 8:00 pm

• May 9th, 9:30 am – 8:00 pm

• May 10th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

• May 11th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $80. Grab your tickets here.

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May 7th to 11th – FLEURS DE VILLES SPRING

Just in time for the Mother’s Day weekend, The Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood hosts Fleurs de Villes SPRING, a free beautiful floral trail inspired by the season in the Bloor-Yorkville neighborhood from May 7th to 11th.

This artistic floral exhibit will feature over 30 incredible floral installations, including the famous floral mannequins. Guests will get to enjoy live music along the trail, witness a floral demonstration, and shop for blooms from local florists at the flower market on May 10th. The flower markets runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at CAMH.

Where: Bloor-Yorkville Neighbourhood

When: May 7th to 11th

Admission: Free

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May 8th and 9th – Sadboi

Canadian Artist, Sadboi, performs at the Drake Hotel this May

Where: The Drake Hotel

When: May 8th and 9th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $48. Grab your tickets here

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May 9th and 10th – Wine Fest Toronto 2025

Toronto’s favorite wine festival, Wine Fest Toronto, returns this Spring Season on May 9th and 10th. It will provide two days of wines, drinks, and fun at a brand new location: Heritage Court at the iconic Exhibition Grounds!

Guests will get to sip, taste, and celebrate a vast selection of wines and beverages from across the globe, including selections from the world’s best wine regions, including South Africa, Chile, Italy, Argentina, New Zealand, and all over Europe, including Spain’s Rioja and Rueda wine regions and France’s iconic Rhône Valley. This event will feature the best wines from Canada’s wineries, including Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Niagara Benchlands Wineries. You can view the complete list of wine vendors here.

Where: Heritage Court (19 Nunavut Rd, Toronto)

When: May 9th and 10th,

• May 9th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

• May 10th, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

• May 10th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $82. Grab your tickets here.

Restrictions: 19+ event

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May 10th – SOUL KITCHEN

One of the premiere RNB events in Toronto, SOUL KITCHEN returns in May, featuring the best R&B, neo, classic soul, new jack, and slow jams at the beautiful PENTHOUSE 17 location.

Where: PENTHOUSE 17, 17 Toronto St | 3rd Floor

When: May 10th, 10:00 pm – 3:00 am

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $22. Grab your tickets here

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May 10th – St. Lawrence Market North – Grand Opening Celebration

The grand opening of the historic St. Lawrence Market North Building will take place this weekend, May 10th, with a full-day street festival.

This epic celebration will feature live music, family activities, circus performances, giveaways, and more.

Where: St. Lawrence Market – North Market, 92 Front St. East

When: May 10th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission: Free

(Grand Opening)

May 10th – TRCA Spring Bird Festival

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority hosts a free community event at the Tommy Thompson Park celebrating the return of 50 million migratory birds to Toronto each spring. Guests will get to participate in a series of events all about the spring bird migration.

Tommy Thompson Park is Toronto’s largest greenspace and provides critical stopover habitat for migrating birds. There have been 334 species of birds recorded at the park, including at least 55 breeding species!

Where: 1 Leslie Street, Toronto

When: May 10th, 7:00 am – 2:00 pm

Admission: Free

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May 10th and 11th – Planted Expo Toronto 2025

Canada’s largest plant-based event, Planted Expo Toronto 2025, returns this May to celebrate all things plant-based and sustainable!

At this family-friendly event, guests will discover innovative products that benefit them, the planet, and the animals we share it with. Over 200+ plant-based, vegan, and sustainable exhibitors, brands, and services will be available for you to discover, explore, and sample.

Where: Enercare Centre, 100 Princes’ Boulevard ##1 Toronto

When: May 10th and 11th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $24. Grab your tickets here

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May 10th and 11th – Mother’s Day Food Tour

Spend the day with mom exploring the historic Kensington neighbourhood while snacking on a variety of multicultural snacks. A foodie paradise bursting with global flavours, the Tasty Tours experts have handpicked the best bites in Kensington Market to provide the ultimate Mother’s Day foodie experience.

Where: Kensington Market, 30 St. Andrew St, Toronto

When: May 10th and 11th, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $89. Grab your tickets here

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May 10th and 11th – Mother’s Day Chocolate Express

Experience the world of artisanal Canadian craft chocolate from the comfort of a vintage train car while spending quality time with mom. Hosted at the Toronto Railway Museum, discover the fascinating origins and history of chocolate and indulge in a curated flight of locally made chocolates. Plus take home a Tasty Tours chocolate tasting kit and lots of sweet memories.

Where: Kensington Market, 30 St. Andrew St, Toronto

When: May 10th and 11th, 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $55. Grab your tickets here

(Mother’s Day Event)

May 11th – Mother’s Day Boat Cruise

Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a special Mother’s Day Brunch Cruise aboard the Obsession III on Sunday, May 11th, featuring delicious food, sparkling mimosas, jazz music, and stunning views she’ll never forget. Boarding starts at 12:00 pm.

Where: The West Pier behind Harbourfront Centre

When: May 11th, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $90. Grab your tickets here

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May 11th – Quavo

American rapper, Quavo performs at HISTORY this month

Where: HISTORY, Toronto

When: May 11th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $66. Grab your tickets here

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May 11th – Rema (HEIS TOUR)

Afro-beats superstar and Grammy-nominee Rema performs this month at the Scotiabank arena with songs from this latest album – HEIS

Where: Scotiabank Arena

When: May 11th, 8:00 pm

Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $59. Grab your tickets here

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As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.