15 fabulous ways to celebrate International Women’s Day and Month in Toronto
Published March 6, 2025 at 4:16 pm
International Women’s Day and Month is happening in Toronto and around the world, and there are lots of fun ways to celebrate a global community of women whether you’re into eating, exercising or just pampering yourself and other gals.
Here are some wonderful ways to celebrate International Women’s Day and Month in Toronto.
Drink a beer brewed by women
Beertown is pouring Deliria, a beer brewed entirely by women, at all locations starting on March 7.
Shop at a Women’s Day market
One of the easiest ways to participate in International Women’s Day and Month is with the many markets that are going on in Toronto. There’s an International Women’s Day market at Yonge Eglinton Centre, from March 7 to 9 HER Market is popping up at Scarborough Town Centre, and on March 9 Bisha Hotel is hosting a Women’s Day Marketplace.
Get a special Women’s Day sushi set
Sushi Hub has put together a special Women’s Day sushi set with a baked lobster sushi roll, a Hong Kong roll with yellowfin and tiger shrimp, a Philadelphia roll with grilled eel and unagi sauce and a scallop roll with scallop, avocado and lime.
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Attend a queer building takeover party
An International Women’s Day takeover at queer space The 519 will include DJs, food, vendors and multiple bars.
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Go on a bike ride with women
Dismount’s women staff are leading a friendly bike ride for women-identifying folks that will end up at a coffee shop.
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Do some free bowling
Women bowl free all day on March 8 at all locations of Ballroom Bowl. Let’s roll.
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Have a morning coffee with other local women
On March 7, Paper Route Cafe is hosting a morning of coffee, baked treats, self love activities designed to inspire conversation.
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Grab a beautiful bouquet of flowers
Botany Studio has come out with a collection of bouquets created specifically for Women’s Day.
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Eat cake for a good cause
All month long, $2 from each Basque cake ordered at Bar Isabel will go towards local organization Sistering.
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Share a few cupcakes (or keep them all for yourself)
Staij & Co. has designed special super pretty mini cakes and cupcakes in honour of Women’s Day.
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Take a free shot and do some karaoke
On March 8, Placo’s Tacos in Kensington Market is giving out free shots for ladies and having a karaoke sesh where you can sing your heart out.
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Eat some Vietnamese food and get a free rose
Head to La Sen in North York to warm up with some Vietnamese food and receive a lovely rose to take home for free. What’s more beautiful than Vietnamese and roses?
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Donate essential items while chowing down on pierogies and borscht
Tiny General will be accepting donations of essential items like toothbrushes and lip balm for Sistering during a pierogi and borscht pop-up on March 8 and 9.
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Drink a cocktail at a new bar to help others
$1 from every Violet 75 ordered on March 8 at new bar Shrinking Violet will go towards Working Women Centre.
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End your celebrations on a sweet note with a complimentary gulab jamun dessert
Indian restaurant Aamara on St. Clair West is giving away complimentary gulab jamun desserts they’ve dubbed the “Queen’s Indulgence” to all ladies this Women’s Day.
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