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Here is our round-up of fun things to do in Toronto this Victoria Day weekend, May 15th to 19th, 2025
May 16th – Coco Jones: Why Not More? Tour
American singer Coco Jones performs at HISTORY this May.
Where: HISTORY, Toronto
When: May 11th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $51. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
May 16th – After Dark Art Gallery + Drinks: An Augmented Reality Experience
Experience live spatial painting, creative technology, and art you can interact with through your phone at the Super Awesome Gallery in Toronto this weekend. Socialize over drinks, mingle with creatives, and learn more about art, tech, and AI.
Where: Super Awesome Gallery, 1162 Bloor St. West, Toronto
When: May 16th, 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $25. Grab your tickets here
(Art Show)
May 16th and 17th – Toronto Met Film Festival
Celebrating its 29th year, the Toronto Metropolitan Film Festival showcases the diverse, innovative works of students from The Creative School, including a special selection of Image Arts Thesis Films.
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Where: The Creative School Chrysalis, 43 Gerrard St E, Toronto
When: May 16th and 17th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $12. Grab your tickets here.
(Student Film Festival)
May 16th to 18th – Halal Bites Festival
Halal Bites Festival is a vibrant three-day food, culture, and art festival at Nathan Phillips Square that celebrates diverse halal cuisine, community, and artistic expression.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square
When: May 16th to 18th,
- May 16th, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- May 17th, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- May 18th, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Food Festival)
May 17th and 18th – Electric Island Season Opener
The highly anticipated Electric Island returns this Spring for its season opener over 2 days in May.
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Where: 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
When: May 17th and 18th, 2:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $93. Grab your tickets here.
(Music Festival)
May 17th – Ice Cream Festival by Chapmans
Toronto’s historic landmark and popular attraction, Casa Loma, will host the first-ever Chapman’s Ice Cream Festival on May 17th! The festival will feature many fun activities, games, and contests for people of all ages. Live music, creative ice cream dishes, and various delectable flavours will delight your senses.
Where: Casaloma
When: May 17th,
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $44. Grab your tickets here
May 17th and 19th – International Food and Drink Festival
International Food and Drink Festival is a three-day celebration of food and culture that will showcase flavours from around the world against the stunning backdrop of the city’s waterfront. Guests will indulge in a diverse selection of international cuisine, from sizzling street food to gourmet specialties. Sip on beer, wine, cider, spirits, and cocktails while enjoying live music, a marketplace, busker performances, interactive cooking demonstrations, and more.
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Where: HarbourFront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
When: May 17th and 19th.
- May 17th, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- May 18th, 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- May 19th, 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $10. Grab your tickets here
May 18th – Canada’s Wonderland Fireworks Display
Canada’s Wonderland will showcase an epic fireworks display celebrating Victoria Day this Long Weekend.
Where: Canada Wonderland
When: May 18th, 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. The cost of entry for daily tickets starts at $45. Grab your tickets here.
(Victoria Day Celebration)
May 19th – Ashbridges Bay Park, Victoria Day Fireworks
Celebrate Victoria Day with a dazzling fireworks display at the Ashbridges Bay Park. The display will last approximately 14 minutes and can be seen on the boardwalk from Lower Coxwell Avenue to Victoria Park Avenue.
Where: Ashbridges Bay Park, Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto
When: May 19th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
(Victoria Day Celebration)
May 19th – Victoria Day Royal Race
Run a beautiful, fast, flat, and scenic course along the lakeshore in High Park, exploring the park’s picturesque scenes this Victoria Day Weekend.
The race route starts at Spring Rd & Colborne Lodge Dr and ends at Spring Rd.
- 5km start: 10:00 am
- 2km start: 10:30 am
- Awards & Prizes Ceremony: 11:00 am
Where: Toronto High Park, 1873 Bloor Street West
When: May 19th, 10:00 am
Admission: Free. Registrations start at $34. Grab your tickets here
(Race)
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.
