Things to do this weekend in Toronto: August 16 to 18
Published August 16, 2024 at 9:08 am
It’s time to pack the last things you want to do this August in Toronto into the remaining weeks of summer. Eat all the food, do all the activities and enjoy fun in the sun, because it’ll be fall before you know it.
Fortunately there are all kinds of great eats and entertainment to choose from.
Here are some of the fun activities going on this weekend in Toronto.
This annual event is one of the most highly anticipated of the summer in Toronto, and this year is no exception. Zany new food options like butter chicken corn dogs beckon along with rides, games and all kinds of end-of-summer fun.
When: Aug. 16 to Sept. 2
Where: Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd.
Cost: Starting at $22.12
Food trucks, a DJ and a market with over 20 vendors are all part of this roller skating party at a unique location, situated under the Gardiner.
If you don’t have skates and protective gear, rentals are available on site.
When: August 16th from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd.
Cost: Free
This immersive experience allows you to explore different bubble worlds, each one more visually dazzling than the last. There are 11 different thematic environments including an LED room, “bubble ocean” and infinity room.
When: Starting Aug. 8
Where: Downsview Airport Lands
Cost: Starting at $33.90
Food from around the Caribbean plus drinks, desserts and live entertainment will bring the heat at this two-day festival. There will also be a market and you’ll be able to see some incredible costumes.
When: Aug. 17 to 18
Where: Mel Lastman Square
Cost: Free admission
Live entertainers will perform music and comedy and there’ll be lots of great eats to try at this Filipino street festival.
When: Aug. 17 to 18
Where: Corner of Bathurst St. and Wilson Ave.
Cost: Free admission
Tyler Harrison will be playing live saxophone over tracks and then will be followed by DJ Rich Kidd on Aug. 17 for this series taking place at The Well. Check out the new development and chill out with some tunes.
When: July 6 to Aug. 31, Saturdays 2 to 4:30pm
Where: The Well
Cost: Free
Duffmusiq featuring Jeliz will play this outdoor music series on Aug. 16, David Celia and Co. will perform on Aug. 17 and Kubla will be playing on Aug. 18. Expect chill vibes with lots of smooth vocals and guitar.
When: June 14 to Sept. 2, Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Village of Yorkville Park
Cost: Free