Toronto is packed with exciting events this weekend. From live concerts and sports to cultural festivals, waterfront celebrations, and free family-friendly activities, here are the best things to do in Toronto this weekend.

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1. Toronto Blue Jays Games

Catch the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre for home games against the New York Yankees, featuring a Jr. Jays Sunday.

Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way)

When: August 15th - 16th, 2026

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Family-friendly

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2. Nate Bargatze: Big Dumb Eyes World Tour

Expect an evening of clean, family-friendly stand-up comedy featuring Nate Bargatze’s relaxed delivery and hilarious observations about everyday life.

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)

When: August 15th - 16th, 2026 (7 pm)

Price: Starting at $25

Category: Family-friendly

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3. Toronto Waterfront Night Market

Expect an immersive cultural experience filled with vibrant sights, flavours, and entertainment designed to stimulate all your senses.

Where: Hotel X Toronto, Exhibition Grounds (115 Princes' Blvd)

When: August 14th - 16th, 2026

Price: Starting at $25

Category: Date-Friends

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4. Alexisonfire Live In Concert

Celebrate 20 years of Alexisonfire’s chart-topping album Crisis with a front-to-back performance of the record, followed by a career-spanning set. Underoath and Computer will join the band as special guests.

Where: RBC Amphitheatre (909 Lake Shore Blvd W)

When: August 14th - 15th, 2026

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Date-Friends

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5. The King’s Plate

Experience Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred race while soaking up the high-energy atmosphere of the Paris Texas Clubhouse.

Where: Woodbine Racetrack (555 Rexdale Blvd)

When: August 15, 2026 (11:30 am)

Price: Pricing options vary

Category: Family-friendly

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6. Wheels On The Danforth

See hundreds of classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, tuners, movie cars, race cars, and exotics. The day will also feature live music, DJs, buskers, food vendors, artisans, displays, and a kids’ zone.

Where: Danforth Ave, between Byng Ave and Warden Ave

When: August 15th, 2026 (11 am - 10 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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7. Toronto FC v New England Revolution

Cheer on Toronto FC as they take on the New England Revolution in an exciting MLS matchup filled with fast-paced action and passionate supporters.

Where: BMO Field (170 Princes' Blvd)

When: August 15th, 2026 (7:30 pm)

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Family-friendly

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8. Maha Onam Harvest Festival

Celebrate Kerala’s traditional harvest festival with music, dance, food and cultural traditions at one of Toronto’s largest South Asian community gatherings.

Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St W)

When: August 15th, 2026 (11 am - 11 pm)

Price: Free to attend

Category: Family-friendly

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9. Open Canvas City Tour at Trillium Park

A free waterfront festival featuring two stages of live music, visual art installations, live mural painting, artisan vendors, food and drinks, and interactive experiences.

Where: Trillium Park (955 Lake Shore Blvd W)

When: August 15th, 2026 (3 pm - 11 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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10. ROM Quest: BTS

Put your BTS knowledge to the test with trivia and interactive challenges leading you through the ROM. The winning team will receive a ROM gift pack.

Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens Park)

When: August 15th, 2026 (11 am - 12:30 pm)

Price: $5 + general admission

Category: Date-Friends

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11. BACKYARD: MadeInTO

Celebrate Toronto’s creative community with live music, local makers, art, interactive experiences, food, and drinks, all while supporting homegrown artists and businesses.

Where: STACKT Market (28 Bathurst St)

When: August 15th, 2026 (12 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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12. Sunset Salsa at The Well

Dance the evening away with a beginner-friendly salsa lesson, followed by DJs spinning salsa, bachata and cha-cha. Guests can also enjoy Olé cocktail and mocktail samples, plus food available for purchase from Gus Tacos.

Where: The Well, Lower Ground (28 Bathurst St)

When: August 15th, 2026 (5 pm - 9 pm)

Price: Free to attend

Category: Date-Friends

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13. AFC Toronto vs. Roses de Montréal FC

Celebrate women leading on and off the pitch as AFC Toronto takes on Montréal Roses FC in a special themed match featuring performances, recognitions, and matchday experiences.

Where: BMO Field (170 Princes' Blvd)

When: August 16th, 2026 (3 pm)

Price: Refer to Ticketmaster

Category: Family-friendly

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14. Wavelength Summer Thing 2026

Enjoy a free waterfront music festival with two stages of live performances, interactive art, an indie vendor market, food and drinks, and lakeside campfire hangs.

Where: Trillium Park (955 Lake Shore Blvd W)

When: August 16th, 2026 (5 pm - 11 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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