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Here is our round-up of fun things to do in Toronto this weekend, May 28th to June 1st, 2025
May 29th to June 1st – Fashion Art Toronto’s 1664 Fashion Week 2025 (FAT)
The city’s largest multi-arts fashion week, Fashion Art Toronto’s 1664 Fashion Week, returns with an epic 4-day event just in time for the summer season at T3 Bayside from May 29th to June 1st.
This innovative fashion event will present dynamic runway shows showcasing experiential designs, eco-friendly fashion, modern streetwear, and extravagant evening wear from a diverse range of over 40 Canadian designers, including Mario Fugnitto, Lesley Hampton, L’Uomo Strano, NARCES, Neechi By Nature, Sagradessa, Ali Haider, Sam Sun, unexpected, and more. You can view the complete list of designers here. There’s something that meets everyone’s fashion taste.
Where: T3 Bayside, 251 Queens Quay East, Toronto
When:
May 29th to June 1st
- May 29th, 4:00 pm -11:00 pm
- May 30th, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- May 31st, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- June 1st, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $33. Grab your tickets here
(Fashion Show)
May 29th – Dixonlicious 2025
Dixonlicious 2025 is a community culinary extravaganza in support of Dixon Hall’s Food Programs! Guests will get to sample mouth-watering cuisine from diverse and creative food offerings, paired with a selection of craft beers, fine wines, and other beverages to complement every delicious bite.
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Where: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto
When: May 29th, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $85. Grab your tickets here
(Culinary Community Event)
May 30th – Aries Spears
The hilarious American Comedian Aries Spears performs in Canada this weekend
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Where: Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave, Toronto
When: May 30th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $50. Grab your tickets here
May 31st and June 1st – Prepare the Ground 2025
PREPARE THE GROUND is a community-led arts and heavy music festival taking place across multiple venues in Toronto, Ontario—the first of its kind in the city. Guests should expect great performances from talented heavy metal artists. There will also be a vendor business market in support of small businesses in Toronto.
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Where: 918 Bathurst
When: May 311st and June 1st,
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $90. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
May 31st – Barry Manilow (The Last Toronto Concert)
American singer and songwriter Barry Manilow performs at the Scotiabank Arena this May.
Where: Scotiabank Arena
When: May 31st, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $53. Grab your tickets here
May 31st – How Far Toronto
Toronto will kick off the summer season with one of the biggest Afrobeats parties in the city, HOW FAR, on May 31st at Noir inside REBEL, in the heart of downtown Toronto.
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Guests should expect a fun-filled afternoon with the hottest Amapiano and Afrobeats hits courtesy of Uncle Debo, Uncle Nife, DJ Lambo, DJ Babyvaye, Mista Dre, and Prempz
There will be drinks on site, food courtesy of Nigerian Restaurant, Flo’s Grill, and bites from Lettered Cakes.
Prices start at just $25 for single tickets. Best friends (two) can get their tickets for $44. There are other price packages available including booths.
Where: Noir Inside Rebel, 11, Polson Street, Toronto
When: May 31st, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $25. Grab your tickets here
May 31st – Kid2Kid Kids’ Marketplace 2025
The Kid2Kid Kids’ Marketplace, Toronto’s youth-focused market, returns this weekend for its 3rd annual edition at The Beaches Recreation Centre (6 Williamson Rd., Toronto) from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on May 31st.
This free-to-attend, family and pet-friendly market will feature over 60 vendors selling handmade goods, including cupcakes, lip balms, jewelry, cotton candy, Pokémon products, apparel and accessories, wooden crafts, décor, snow cones, slime, key chains, activity kits, bath products, toys and games, books, crochet creations and more. There will be something for everyone!
Where: Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd, Toronto
When: May 31st, 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Admission: Free
May 31st and June 1st – Riverdale ArtWalk
Riverdale Artwalk showcases beautiful art and crafts from over 150 established and emerging artists in the Toronto Area.
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Where: Jimmie Simpson Park and Community Centre, 870 Queen Street East, Toronto
When:
- May 31st, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
- June 1st, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
May 31st and June 1st – Barkham Festival 2025
Dog lovers in the Greater Toronto Area can rejoice as the Barkham Festival 2025 returns this spring season at the historic Markham Museum on May 31st and June 1st, 2025.
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This two-day doggo event will bring together over 4000 attendees, including pet enthusiasts, families, and local businesses, to celebrate the community’s passion for dogs, providing an unforgettable experience. There will be many fun things to do at this dog extravaganza
Where: Historic Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Rd, Markham
When: May 31st and June 1st, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $12. Grab your tickets here
June 1st – Bakes and Brews by Local MRKT
Local MRKT, a staple small business market host in the Toronto community, presents its new pop-up market series, Baked and Brews. Baked and Brews brings together local bakers and small vendors selling baked goods to Toronto Breweries, supporting local businesses and amplifying small vendors in the Toronto community.
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Where: Great Lakes Brewery, 30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd. Etobicoke
When: June 1st, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
June 1st – Dining Event at MICHELIN-Starred Aburi Hana X Park Hyatt Toronto
Two of Toronto’s top culinary talents will collaborate for a one-night-only tasting dinner event at Park Hyatt Toronto. Set in the 17th-floor Terrace Room with sweeping skyline views, the event will feature an 8-course tasting menu presented by Executive chefs Ryusuke Nakagawa of Aburi Hana and Jonathan Williams of Park Hyatt Toronto. Only 30 seats are available. The evening will begin at 6:00 PM and include a welcome cocktail, canapés, curated wine pairings, and live music
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Where: : Terrace Room, 17th Floor – Park Hyatt Toronto
When: June 1st, 6:00 pm
Admission: $600 per guest (+13% tax & 20% gratuity). Reservations are now open. Reserve your seat HERE.
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.