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From immersive art exhibitions to events and cultural experiences, plenty is happening across Toronto this weekend. Here’s your guide to what’s on.
Runs this Weekend – LEGO® ART Exhibition
The internationally acclaimed LEGO® Art exhibition Art of the Brick is coming to Toronto this March. The immersive experience will take over the YZD location at 30 Hanover Road, featuring more than 130 artworks and large-scale constructions, all created entirely from LEGO® bricks by renowned artist and pop culture icon Nathan Sawaya.
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Where: YZD, 30 Hanover Road, North York, M3K 0E2
When: Runs through March
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $20. Grab your tickets here
Runs this Weekend – Monet Expo: The Immersive Experience
This February, the groundbreaking exhibition, Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience, arrives in Toronto on February 26th, bringing its dreamlike world of iconic French painter Claude Monet to Toronto audiences at the YZD location.
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Where: YZD, 30 Hanover Road, North York, M3K 0E2
When: Runs through March
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $33. Available here
May 4th to 10th – Departure Festival + Conference
The Departure Festival + Conference is a global festival and Conference for new voices, breakthrough ideas, and the future of creativity in the city
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Where: Various Locations across Toronto
When: May 4th to 10th
Admission: Priced. Passes are available here.
May 6th to 10th – GradEx 111 Toronto
GradEx 111, the largest free art and design exhibition in the city, returns to OCAD University from May 6th to 10th, showcasing the work of more than 800 emerging artists, designers, and creative thinkers.
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Where: 100 and 115 McCaul St.
When: May 6th to 10th
- May 6th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- May 7th and 8th, 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
- May 9th and 10th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
May 8th – Brazil vs Toronto FC Legends
For the first time, football icon Ronaldinho takes the pitch in Toronto to headline North America’s inaugural Living Legends match at BMO Field on May 8th, 2026. Brazil Legends will face Toronto FC Legends in a one-night-only showcase celebrating Canadian soccer and its contributions to the beautiful game, ahead of the global tournament this summer.
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Where: BMO Field, 170 Princes Blvd, Toronto
When: May 8th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $45. Grab your tickets here
May 9th – 4th Annual Mother’s Day Mrkt
Local Mrkt hosts a Mother’s Day Market in Mimico Square. There will be free kids’ face painting, crafts, special princess appearance, live music, and lots of shopping
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Where: Mimico Square, 2445 Lake Shore Blvd West
When: May 9th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
May 9th – Spirit of Toronto
Canada’s premier whisky show returns to the Roy Thomson Hall. Expect Premium Whiskies. Rum. Tequila. Gin. Cocktails. Masterclasses. Special Guests. Sumptuous Food. Oyster Bar. Live Jazz. Conviviality in a world-class setting.
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Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto
When: May 9th,
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $295. Grab your tickets here
May 9th – Whiplash in Concert
Relive the 2014 Academy Award® winning film, Whiplash, starring Miles Teller and JK Simmons, written and directed by Damien Chazelle, in a mesmerizing live concert experience in Toronto.
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Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre, 190 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
When: May 9th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $70. Grab your tickets here
May 9th – Casaloma Rock Symphony
Join Justin Di Donato and Cleopatra Williams alongside Maestro Paolo Busato and the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra as they bring bold, symphonic energy to iconic hits from Elton John, Aerosmith, The Who, The Verve, Led Zeppelin, and more to Casa Loma.
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Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
When: May 9th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $55. Grab your tickets here
May 9th – The Soundwave Summit 2026
The Soundwave Summit 2026 is a one-day conference for independent podcasters, digital creators, producers, and audio storytellers ready to grow their craft, brand, and business.
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Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
When: May 9th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $95. Grab your tickets here
May 9th – Toronto FC v Inter Miami CF
Toronto FC takes on Inter Miami CF in Toronto for a Major League Soccer Game
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Where: BMO Field, 170 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
When: May 9th, 1:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $35. Grab your tickets here
May 9th and 10th – Karan Aujla
Indian singer and rapper, Karan Aujla, performs at the Scotiabank Arena this weekend
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Where: Scotiabank Arena
When: May 9th and 10th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $126. Grab your tickets here
May 9th and 10th – The Welcome Market’s Asian Heritage Month Celebration
The Welcome Market hosts a two-day celebration of asian talent and local businesses to kick off Asian Heritage Month. There will be performances and an opportunity to shop from local vendors
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Where: Mel Lastman Square
When: May 9th and 10th
- May 9th, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
- May 10th, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
May 9th – Toronto Tulip Day
This year, the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Toronto will give away 15,000 tulips as a living symbol of the Netherlands’ enduring gratitude and ongoing friendship with Canada.
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Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
When: May 9th, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free
May 9th and 10th – Mother’s Day Food Tour
Treat mom to lunch and an adventure in Toronto’s culinary hotspot, Kensington Market. Discover an incredible mix of flavors from a variety of must-visit food destinations while enjoying a guided tour of the eclectic neighbourhood’s unique history. Enjoy skip-the-line access at all hand-selected food locations.
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Where: Kensington Market, 30 St. Andrew St, Toronto
When:
- May 9th, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
- May 10th, 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $89. Grab your tickets here
May 9th and 10th – Mother’s Day Chocolate Express 2026
Tasty Tours offers a one-of-a-kind tasting experience in a charming vintage train car. The Toronto Railway Museum’s historic ambiance transports guests into the fascinating world of artisanal Canadian craft chocolate. A chocolate expert guides guests through the captivating stories and flavours of chocolate, creating an interactive experience from start to finish. Plus, everyone takes home a kit filled with tasting tools and extra chocolate.
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Where: Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
When:
- May 9th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- May 10th, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $55. Grab your tickets here
May 10th – Toronto Artisan Market
Toronto Artisan Market hosts their 10th Mother’s Day Market featuring local Canadian Makers at Trinity Bellwoods Park
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Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: May 10th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
May 10th – Toronto Botanical Gardens Mother’s Day Marketplace
Toronto Botanical Gardens hosts a Mother’s Day marketplace featuring over 50 local, sustainable vendors. From handcrafted goods to eco-conscious gifts, you’ll find meaningful treasures that celebrate the moms in your life while supporting makers who care for the planet.
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Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park
When: May 10th, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
As always, you can keep up with the latest things to do across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.
