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You don't have to spend a fortune to enjoy Toronto this weekend. From vibrant street festivals and cultural celebrations to live music, local markets, and family-friendly fun, here are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.
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1. Caribana Toronto
Celebrate Caribbean culture with colourful costumes, soca music, the iconic Grand Parade, parties, and family-friendly festivities.
Where: Various locations
When: July 30th - August 3rd, 2026
Price: Free and paid events
Category: Family-friendly
2. VELD Music Festival
Experience one of Toronto’s biggest electronic music festivals, featuring performances from global headliners like FISHER, Illenium, Armin van Buuren, Above & Beyond, and Kx5.
Where: Downsview Park (35 Carl Hall Road)
When: July 31st - August 2nd, 2026
Price: Various price options
Category: Family-friendly
3. Toronto Blue Jays
The Blue Jays face the Cardinals on back-to-back days, featuring Transformers Day and Jr. Jays Sunday.
Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way)
When: August 1st - 2nd, 2026
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Family-friendly
4. Toronto Food Truck Festival
Sample must-try dishes from a wide variety of food trucks while enjoying live local performances, eating challenges, children’s games and cold drinks.
Where: Woodbine Park (1695 Queen St E)
When: August 1st - 3rd, 2026
Price: Free to attend
Category: Family-friendly
5. NE-YO & AKON: Nights Like This Tour 2026
NE-YO and AKON to perform era-defining hits like “So Sick,” “Closer,” “Miss Independent,” and “Smack That,” in a nostalgic night of R&B slow jams and club anthems.
Where: RBC Amphitheatre (909 Lake Shore Blvd W)
When: August 1st, 2026 (8 pm)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Family-friendly
6. National Bank Open
Watch the world’s top women’s tennis players compete in high-intensity matches while enjoying shopping, dining, and interactive activities throughout the tournament grounds.
Where: Sobeys Stadium (1 Shoreham Dr, North York)
When: August 1st - 13th, 2026
Price: Starting at $15
Category: Family-friendly
7. Island Soul
Celebrate Caribbean culture with live soca, reggae and dancehall, steelpan performances, a silent disco, workshops, artisan markets and island-inspired food.
Where: Various locations, Harbourfront
When: July 31st - August 3rd, 2026
Price: Most programming is free to attend
Category: Family-friendly
8. CF Markville Racing Simulator Experience
Test your skills on professional racing simulators, see a real race car, take on a speed challenge, and meet racer Demi Chalkias.
Where: Level 1 outside OSIM, CF Markville (5000 Hwy 7, Markham)
When: August 1st - 2nd, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
9. Daniel Caesar - Son Of Spergy Tour
Watch as Daniel Caesar blends deeply personal new music with fan favourites, plus an opening performance from Faye Webster.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)
When: August 2nd - 3rd, 2026
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Family-friendly
10. Taste the Caribbean Food Festival
Enjoy Caribbean food and drinks from local chefs, restaurants and vendors, along with live entertainment and lively island vibes.
Where: Market Street (Front Street to The Esplanade)
When: August 2nd, 2026 (10 am - 5 pm)
Price: Free to attend
Category: Date-Friends
11. Sunset Salsa Presented by Olé Cocktail
Start with a salsa lesson, then dance to salsa, bachata and cha-cha with DJs, cocktails, mocktails and tacos.
Where: The Well, Lower Ground (486 Front St W)
When: Begins August 1st, 2026 (5 pm - 9 pm)
Price: Reserve your spot
Category: Family-friendly
12. Teacher Appreciation at LEGOLAND
Teachers get free admission plus 30% off for up to six guests, with advance booking, proof of employment and a child aged 17 or younger required for adult entry.
Where: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre (1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan)
When: August 1st - 31st, 2026
Price: Tickets free for qualifying guests
Category: Date-Friends
13. Ghana Fest
Celebrate Ghanaian culture with traditional food, live music and dance, cultural displays, artisan vendors, language lessons, games and kids’ activities.
Where: Earl Bales Park (4169 Bathurst St, North York)
When: August 2nd, 2026
Price: Free to attend
Category: Family-friendly
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