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If you're looking for some weekend ideas to do in the city, there are a lot of exciting events taking place. From art fairs to festivals to concerts to free events and more. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend that you don't want to miss. 

Table of Contents:

1). Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

2). TD Salsa in Toronto Festival

3). Wine Fest Toronto

4). Taste of Lawrence

5). Taylor Swift Party at Lee’s Palace

6). 2023 CCYAA Celeb Classic 

7). Beyonce - Renaissance World Tour

8). Afrofest

9). TOPS Presents Another World Christie Pits Film Festival 

10). Small World Music Festival

1). Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

If you're a huge art lover, then you don't want to miss this annual art fair taking place in the heart of downtown Toronto this weekend. The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is back this summer at Nathan Phillips Square! The fair showcases emerging and established visual artists, installations, guided tours, kids programs, live painting, dance, and food and drink experiences. 

Where: Nathan Phillips Square

When: July 7th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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2). TD Salsa in Toronto Festival

Toronto will be transformed into a fun fiesta this weekend! The festival will feature over 350 performers, delicious food and treats, salsa dance parties, art exhibitions, free Latin dance lessons at various schools across the city, and the exciting La Fiesta Parade!

Where: St. Clair Ave West – between Winona Rd and Christie St

When: July 8th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

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3). Wine Fest Toronto

Wine Fest is happening this weekend at RendezViews! This annual 3-day event allows you to explore the city's wine culture with the opportunity to try different wines from all over the world. 

Where: RendezViews (229 Richmond St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1W2)

When: July 7th-9th, 2023

Price: $$$

Category: 19+

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4). Taste of Lawrence

Taste of Lawrence is a 3-day food, music, and cultural festival. This event will feature over 130 street vendors, kid workshops, rides, live entertainment, music, games, and more. 

Where: Lawrence Avenue East, Warden Avenue & Birchmount Road, Scarborough

When: July 7th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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5). Taylor Swift Party at Lee’s Palace

Calling out all swifties, this event is for you! Although Taylor Swift isn’t coming to Toronto for her tour, there’s an epic party coming to the city this week that you don’t want to miss. Get to listen/dance to all the hit songs from Taylor’s version of Speak Now. You’re in for an enchanted night! Use code ‘TODOTORONTO’ to get 13% off on your tickets. 

Where: Lee’s Palace (529 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON M5S 1Y5)

When: July 7th, 2023

Price: $$

Category: 19+

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6). 2023 CCYAA Celeb Classic 

The 3rd Annual CCYAA Celebrity Classic Presented by Google Pixel is back this weekend in downtown Toronto. This event will feature 20+ celebrities, athletes and personalities from the North American Asian community, like Simu Liu, Jeremy Lin, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Nigel Ng, Leenda Dong, and more will be taking their talents to the basketball court. All proceeds will help raise funds for the Jeremy Lin Foundation and the CCYAA.

Where: University of Toronto’s Goldring Centre

When: July 8th, 2023

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Family-friendly

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7). Beyonce - Renaissance World Tour

Beyoncé is making her way to Toronto this weekend! She will be performing in Toronto for only 2 nights at the Rogers Centre, so make sure you grab yourself a ticket and watch her perform live! 

Where: Rogers Centre 

When: July 8th-9th, 2023

Price: $$$

Category: Date/Friends

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8). Afrofest

Afrofest is celebrating its 35th year and is the largest African Music Festival in North America that is completely free! This 3-day festival will feature over 55 performances from different genres like Afrobeat, Afropop, Amapiano, Soukous, Makossa, Rai, Reggae, Rumba etc.

Where: Woodbine Park

When: July 7th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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9). TOPS Presents Another World Christie Pits Film Festival 

Get to watch an outdoor movie for free. The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) presents Another World. This summer at Christie Pits Film Festival, guests will be able to look forward to 8 Sunday evenings of curated short and feature films. This weekend, Fantastic Mr. Fox will be playing. 

Where: Christie Pits Park 

When: July 9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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10). Small World Music Festival

Head over to Trillium Park for the 3-day Small World Music Festival. There will be music, food, dance, workshops for all ages, crafts, and many more. This event is also dog-friendly! 

Where: Trillium Park 

When: July 7th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

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