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It’s the first weekend of spring. With the nicer weather and warmer temperatures, here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend that you don’t want to miss. 

Table of Contents:

1). Bisha Hotel Pop-Up Marketplace

2). Tufting at Chillax Tufting Studio

3). Her Market

4). Roadhouse Farmer’s Market

5). Lumière: The Art of Light

6). Activate

7). Public Sweat

8). Hamilton Broadway

9). Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

10). Optik

1). Bisha Hotel Pop-Up Marketplace

Head over to the Bisha Hotel's Sky Suite this weekend for a pop-up market event. What makes this pop-up special is that guests can shop from female-founded brands in honor of the month of International Women's Day. Get to shop from beauty, lifestyle, and fashion brands and get to meet amazing female founders. Don’t forget to experience express mini facials courtesy of VO Beauty! 

Where: Bisha Hotel Toronto (80 Blue Jays Way Toronto, ON M5V 2G3)

When: March 25th 2023

Price: Free admissions 

Category: Family-friendly

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2). Tufting at Chillax Tufting Studio

If you're someone that wants to do something fun, artsy, and therapeutic over the weekend, Chillax Tufting Studio is a great spot. In their DIY tufting studio, get to create your very own masterpieces and let your creativity run wild. 

Where: 18-135 Tecumseth Street, M6J 2H2

Price: $$-$$$

Category: Date/Friends

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3). Her Market

A women-owned pop-up market will be making its way to Toronto this weekend. The pop-up will feature 70+ women-owned businesses in the city, live DJs, a photo booth, drinks, and more. The first 30 guests will receive a swag bag filled with goodies. There will also be a donation drive at the event for a local shelter for youth facing homelessness. 

Where: 1153 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1J4

When: March 25th-26th 2023

Price: Free admissions 

Category: Family-friendly

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4). Roadhouse Farmer’s Market

If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend, while supporting your local community, we recommend the Roundhouse Farmers Market. This farmer's market is open every Sunday from 11-3 pm all year round and is located at 255 Bremner Blvd, Roundhouse Park. Get to shop for local produce, baked goods, yummy treats, and so much more.

Where: 255 Bremner Blvd, Roundhouse Park.

When:  Every Sunday (11-3 pm)

Price: Free admissions 

Category: Family-friendly

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5). 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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6). Activate 

If you and your friends are looking for something fun to do, Activate is a great spot! Activate is an active gaming facility where you'll get to play arcade-style games by climbing, dodging, running, and even jumping. Move between 11 interactive rooms and choose games that will test your agility, problem-solving, and speed.

Where: Various locations, click here to find out.

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly

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7). 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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8). Hamilton Broadway

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+

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9). Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

Be amazed by Michelangelo's greatest artistic achievements. The exhibition allows you to experience beautiful art from an up-close, life-sized, and once-in-a-lifetime perspective. Explore the artwork at your own pace and get to capture photographic memories of this iconic artwork. The visit takes about 60 to 90 minutes and is family-friendly. 

Where: 15 Saskatchewan Rd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3

When: Until April 2nd 2023 (Wednesdays - Sundays)

Price: $$

Category: Family-friendly

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10). Optik

Head over to Yonge-Dundas Square to experience Optik, an interactive installation that combines, light, sound, and touch to create this multi-sensory experience! Optik will feature 10 gyroscope-like displays that will play the rhythmic sounds of 10 different instruments and shows an array of colours, and rays of light when being moved in a spinning motion. Get to reimagine the area of Yonge-Dundas Square like never before. 

Where: Yonge-Dundas Square

When: Until April 2nd 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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