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It's the first week of May and there's a lineup of exciting events happening this week that you don't want to miss. From Stars Wars to Cinco de Mayo to performances to amusement parks to playoffs and more. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this week. 

Table of Contents:

1). Round 2 Game 1 Toronto Maple Leafs Playoffs Begin

2). May the 4th Bash at Offworld Bar

3). Canada's Wonderland

4). Stars on Ice

5). Cinco de Mayo at Baro

6). Sabrina Carpenter - Emails I Can't Send Tour

7). Lumière: The Art of Light 

8). Herschel Sample Sale

9). Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA

10). Office Experience 

1). Round 2 Game 1 Toronto Maple Leafs Playoffs Begin

After 19 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally made it out of the first round of playoffs. Game 1 of round 2 of the playoffs begin on Tuesday! Don’t miss any of the action and cheer on the blue and white. Don’t know where to watch the game? We recommend Maple Leaf Square, RendezViews, Real Sports, and participating Molson Canadian locations. 

When: May 2nd 2023

2). May the 4th Bash at Offworld Bar

May the fourth be with you. May 4th is Stars Wars Day and to celebrate, OffWorld Bar will be hosting an epic bash! There will be immersive photo sets, themed food and drinks, special guests, live DJ, contests, and so much more. Doors open at 8 PM, so grab your tickets because you're in for an epic night of fun.

Where: Offworld Bar (739 Queen St W 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1)

When: May 4th 2023

Price: $$

Category: 19+

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3). Canada's Wonderland

Our favourite amusement park is making its annual return in May. Get to experience all the rides, games, live entertainment, world-class attractions, and more available at Canada's Wonderland. There will be new rides opening this year, like the Tundra Twister, which is a one-of-a-kind 360-degree swing ride, as well as the Snoopy's Racing Railway, a family launch coaster. Ride the thrilling classics like Leviathan and Behemoth, and head over to Canada's Wonderland for an exhilarating day!

Where: 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON L6A 1S6

When: Starts May 5th

Price: $$

Category: Date/Friends

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4). Stars on Ice

Stars on Ice will be making its way to Toronto for one night only on May 5th! This year will be the final year that Kurt Browning will take part in the Stars on Ice tour. Get to watch Canadian Olympic, World and National Medalists Kurt Browning, Patrick Chan, Keegan Messing, Piper Gilles & Paul Poirier, and more skate on the centre stage at Scotiabank Arena. Get to watch axels, free dance, triple jumps, and more and watch all the magic unfold on the ice.

Where: Scotiabank Arena

When: May 5th 2023

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly

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5). Cinco de Mayo at Baro

Cinco de Mayo is on May 5th and to celebrate, Baro will be hosting an epic Cinco de Mayo bash! There will be four floors of fun. The event will feature Mariachi, games, amazing food and drinks, and so much more!

Where: Baro (485 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1K4)

When: May 5th 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Date/Friends

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6). Sabrina Carpenter - Emails I Can't Send Tour

Sabrina Carpenter will be making her way to Meridian Hall this week for her Emails I Can't Send Tour. Get to sing alongside her greatest hits and dance the night away.

Where: Meridian Hall (1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2)

When: May 5th 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

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7). Herschel Sample Sale

This week, there will be a Herschel Supply sample sale happening in Toronto. There will be major discounts on backpacks, hip packs, luggage, duffles, apparel, wallets, and more. 

Where: 111 Tycos Drive, Unit 107

When: Until May 5th

Price: Free admissions

Category: Family-friendly

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8). Lumière: The Art of Light 

Lumière: The Art of Light is a free light exhibition that is coming to an end on May 7th. If you haven't had the chance to visit this free annual art event, it's not too late. Watch Trillium Park be illuminated with light and innovation. 

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

M6K 3B9)

When: Until May 7th 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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9). Cirque du Soleil: KOOZA

Cirque du Soleil: 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. 

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

When: Until June 18th 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Family-friendly

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10). Office Experience 

Have you ever wanted to experience Dunder-Mifflin in real life? This experience is a fully immersive and interactive event that brings you one step closer to your favourite tv show. Explore set recreations and original show props and shop at The Office Experience for a souvenir to remember it all! 

Where: Yorkdale Shopping Centre

When: Until June 4th 2023

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly

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