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We wanted to let you know what fun things you can expect in the month of April. Here are some of the best events happening in Toronto during April that you don't want to miss! 

Table of Contents:

1). Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener

2). Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA

3). Toronto Beaches Easter Parade

4). Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms

5). Lil Wayne: Welcome to Tha Carter Tour

6). Stranger Things: The Experience 

7). Toronto Vintage Clothing Show

8). WWF Canada's CN Tower Climb

9). RC Show

10). Lizzy McAlpine: The End of the Movie Tour

11). Easter Fun Fest

12). Lumière: The Art of Light

13). Public Sweat

14). Terra Lumina

15). Hot Docs Festival

16). Dino Park

17). Hamilton

18). Pillow Fight

1). Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener

It's April and you know what that means, the baseball season is back in full swing. Head over to the Rogers Centre to watch the Toronto Blue Jays home opener on April 11th. Catch the Toronto Blue Jays in action in their newly renovated stadium and support Toronto's baseball team. 

Where: Rogers Centre

When: April 11th 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Family-friendly

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2). Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA

Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA is coming to Toronto this spring! KOOZA follows the journey of The Innocent, a naïve but endearing clown who is looking for his place in the world. The performance will be filled with laughter, thrills, chills, and more. Be sure to get your tickets in advance.

Where: Under the Big Top, Toronto: Lake Shore Blvd West ( 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON M8V 1A3)

When: April 7th-June 18th 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Family-friendly

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3). Toronto Beaches Easter Parade

The Toronto Beaches Easter Parade is making its return this April. Join the Toronto Beaches Easter Parade and watch this annual march around the city. The parade begins at 2:00 pm sharp and will take about 2 hours. The parade will begin on Queen street at Munro Parkand. For the parade route, click here. 

Where: Click here for the parade route

When: April 9th 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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4). Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms

Spring is cherry blossom season. Cherry blossom trees in Toronto bloom at the end of April to early May and is a unique spring activity. Whether you’re looking to take some photos of the cherry blossoms or just soak in all the beautiful spring colours, there are many spots in the city where you can find cherry blossom trees. High Park, University of Toronto - Outside of Robarts Library, Trinity Bellwoods Park, York University, Ramsden Park, and Centennial Park are some of our favourite spots.

5). Lil Wayne Welcome to Tha Carter Tour

Toronto will be the only Canadian stop that Lil Wayne will be making for the Welcome to Tha Carter Tour. Toronto will only have a night of Lil Wayne, as his only performance will be on April 12th. Make sure you grab yourself a ticket and enjoy the night jamming to Lil Wayne's greatest hits! 

Where: History (1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G5)

When: April 12th 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

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6). Stranger Things: The Experience 

If you’re a massive fan of Stranger Things, this immersive experience is something you’ll have to try! Explore the show like never before and immerse yourself in the world of Stranger Things. This interactive experience is created around a whole new storyline. After the experience, explore the 80’s themed Mix-Tape medley, where there will be delicious themed food and drinks, photo ops, merchandise, and more! 

Where: Cinespace Marine Terminal Studio, 8 Unwin Avenue, Toronto, M5A 3L1, Canada

When: Until June 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Date/Friends

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7). Toronto Vintage Clothing Show

If you love vintage clothing, then you don't want to miss the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show happening on April 1st-2nd. The show will feature vintage clothing from the 1920s to the 1980s, including handbags, accessories, and more. The general admission to the event is $15. 

Where: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place, 180 Princes’ Blvd. M6K 3C3. 

When: April 1st-2nd 2023

Price: $

Category: Friends

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8). WWF Canada's CN Tower Climb

The WWF CN Tower Climb is back this April after a 3-year hiatus. Come and climb the CN Tower, while supporting a great cause. Tackle the CN Tower’s 1,776 steps and help make a positive impact on wildlife. 

Where: CN Tower (290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9)

When: April 15th-16th 2023

Price: $$

Category: Friends

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9). RC Show

RC Show, Canada's leading hospitality & food service expo is making its way to Toronto in April. The show will feature over 1,000 booths featuring trusted brands, 8 competitions, 7 stages of programming, 4 experiential feature areas, 3 networking events, and so much more! Get to network with industry colleagues, take advantage of show specials, and gain amazing insights. 

Where: Enercare Centre (100 Princes' Blvd #1, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: April 10th-12th 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Network

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10). Lizzy McAlpine: The End of the Movie Tour

Lizzy McAlpine will be making her way to Toronto in April. Come watch her perform live and watch her sing all her greatest hits, including Ceilings. Spend the night and jam alongside her amazing tunes. 

Where: History (1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1G5)

When: April 24th 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

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11). Easter Fun Fest

If you're looking for something fun and affordable to do this Easter weekend, head over and join the Easter Fun Fest at Markham Fairgrounds. This 4 day indoor/outdoor festival will be filled with fun and awesome attractions, like jumping castles, pony rides, arcade games, mini putt, live entertainment, easter egg hunts, food trucks, and so much more. Use our code 'todotoronto' for 10% off. 

Where: Markham Fairgrounds (10801 McCowan Rd, Markham, ON L3P 3J3)

When: April 7th-10th 2023

Price: $-$$

Category: Family-friendly

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12). Lumière: The Art of Light

This annual art event taking place at Ontario Place allows the public to explore the park and immerse in art developed by Ontario artists. Watch Trillium Park celebrate the change of the seasons from winter to spring and see the park be illuminated with light and innovation. 

Where: Ontario Place (955 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, Ontario, 

M6K 3B9)

When: March 10th - May 7th 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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13). Public Sweat

A new experience has just arrived in the heart of downtown Toronto, and you don’t want to miss this unique opportunity. Located at the Harbourfront Centre, Public Sweat fuses art, sauna culture, and sweat bathing all into one. For a limited time, experience a sauna village that features 5 one-of-a-kind artist-designed saunas, each one unlike the other. The event space also comes with a display of several different artworks. Move between all 5 of the artist-designed saunas, enjoy the lounge, soak in all the artistic masterpieces, and sweat like never before!

Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8)

When: Until April 23rd 2023

Price: $$

Category: Date/Friends

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14). Terra Lumina

Experience Terra Lumina at the Toronto Zoo. This immersive night walk takes place along a 1.5 km path accompanied by impressive lighting, video projections, multimedia effects, and music. Be transported to the future of 2099 and return to the present through this enchanting walk!

Where: Toronto Zoo (2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON M1B 5K7)

When: Until April 9th 2023

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly

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15). Hot Docs Festival

Hot Docs Festival is coming to Toronto starting on April 27th! Get to witness and watch some of the world's best documentaries at the festival. If you love watching documentaries, then you don't want to miss this event! 

Where: Various locations, click here to find out.

When: April 27th-May 7th 2023

Price: $$

Category: Friends

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16). Dino Park

If your kiddos love all things dinosaurs, then you should take them to Dino Park. This event is an immersive walk-thru experience that features the roaring sounds of life-size dinosaurs, carnival rides, games, food, and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy! 

Where: 2900 Warden Ave, Scarborough, ON

When: April 7th-10th 2023

Price: $

Category: Family-friendly

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17). Hamilton

Catch the famous and popular performance of Hamilton at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Experience a musical that has a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. 

Where: 300 King Street West, Toronto ON, M5V 1J2

When: Until August 20th 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: 10+

Click here for more information. 

18). Pillow Fight

Who says that a pillow fight has to be for a slumber party? On April 1st, bring your pillow to Nathan Phillips Square because there's going to be a huge and epic pillow fight party happening at the square. The pillow fight starts at 2 pm and will last for an hour. Don't forget to bring only light featherless pillows and join in the fun.

Where: Nathan Phillips Square

When: April 1st 2023

Price: Free

Category: Friends

Click here for more information.

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