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9 Unique Spring Date Ideas in Toronto

9 Unique Spring Date Ideas in Toronto

Searching for cute and fun spring date ideas in Toronto to take your date or S/O?

Whether you’re lookin’ to do a cute spring picnic or hit up a fun local event, there are tons of great and unique date ideas to take your date in Toronto.

Everyone’s just happy that winter’s over (minus the random April snowstorms we always seem to get), so there’s always tons to do during the spring in Toronto!

Without further ado, here are some cute and unique spring date ideas in Toronto.

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Cute spring date ideas in Toronto


Netflix's Stranger Things Experience in Toronto
Snap a cute pic in the Byers’ living room.

Check out the Stranger Things Experience

If you and your S/O are big fans of the Stranger Things series on Netflix, the Stranger Things Experience in Toronto is a must-visit.

It starts off with a super interactive, escape room-like experience in the Hawkins Lab, which I don’t want to spoil too much.

Netflix's Stranger Things Experience in Toronto

The experience is done in a large group setting, complete with incredible sets and actors, and it takes about 45 minutes.

Afterwards, you can wander around the Mix-Tape area for as long as you want, and it’s literally a Stranger Things fan’s dream.

You’ll get to sip and snack on Stranger Things-inspired drinks and eats, play retro video games, pose with lots of cool photo opps, and shop all kinds of awesome merch!

Netflix's Stranger Things Experience in Toronto
You can pose with a very creepy lookin’ Vecna.

It’s nice that they’ve got a selection of both cocktails and mocktails at The Upside bar, and they’ve got some pretty unique offerings.

The Demogorgon cocktail features smoke, and the Suzie Poo mocktail features torched marshmallows!

Suzie Poo mocktail from Netflix's Stranger Things Experience in Toronto
The Suzie Poo mocktail, which features torched marshmallows and a maraschino cherry on top.

You can also grab a slice of pizza from Surfer Boy Pizza (where Argyle works in the show), or enjoy a scoop of ice cream from Scoops Ahoy (where Steve and Robin worked).

Netflix's Stranger Things Experience in Toronto
Netflix's Stranger Things Experience in Toronto

The Stranger Things Experience is only happening in Toronto from now until June, so snag yo’ tickets as soon as possible.

Don’t forget to dress up in your best ’80s outfits (Team Nancy and Jonathan? Or Nancy and Steve?) to get the full experience!

LOCATION: 8 Unwin Ave, Toronto, ON


University of Toronto library
Inside the library at the University of Toronto.

Explore the city during Doors Open Toronto

If you’re a fan of walking dates, you’ll probably enjoy wandering around the city during Doors Open Toronto.

This free annual event gives you the opportunity to explore some of Toronto’s most significant and historical sites, and it’s actually so much fun!

You get access to spots that aren’t usually open to the public, as well as free access to spots that usually charge an admission fee, so it’s definitely worth visiting.

Did I mention that it’s totally free to visit?

You can check it out this year from May 27th to 28th, 2023!


Cocktail Emporium in Kensington Market, Toronto
Photo by Kerry Meneses

Wander through Kensington Market

Kensington Market is one of the absolute cutest neighbourhoods in Toronto, and it’s the perfect spot to have a lil’ exploring date.

There are plenty of fun things to do in Kensington Market, including café hopping and vintage shopping!

They also have Pedestrian Sundays from May 31st to October 25th, where the entire neighbourhood is completely pedestrian-friendly and vehicle-free.

Fancy doin’ a little guided tour with your date? Check out this international food tour in Kensington Market, where you get to sample 6 diverse bites in the neighbourhood.

Or, check out this 2-hour Kensington Market and Chinatown walking tour, where you can learn about the history of both neighbourhoods!


OCAD GradEx Exhibition in Toronto

See art at the OCAD GradEx

Fancy seeing some cool art made by art students?

OCAD University holds an annual GradEx exhibition featuring works from their graduates, and it’s always awesome.

I’ve gone to GradEx a few times, and it’s always so cool seeing how creative OCAD students are!

Bring along your date and stroll through OCAD hand-in-hand while admiring all the artwork.

Peep it out from May 3rd to 7th, 2023, with exhibitions happening both in-person and online.

LOCATION: 100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON


High Park cherry blossoms in Toronto

Walk under the cherry blossom trees at High Park

What’s more romantic than strolling through High Park hand-in-hand as the cherry blossoms flutter around you?

Also known as sakura, cherry blossoms are a delicate flower that typically bloom in late April, and they only bloom or about a week or two.

There’s actually a whole site dedicated to updates about the cherry blossoms in High Park called Sakura in High Park!

High Park cherry blossoms in Toronto

Wander underneath the cherry blossoms and snap some cute spring photos, then head over to iHalo Krunch for some of the best ice cream in Toronto.

It’s usually packed during peak bloom, so it’s best to visit during weekdays and early mornings!

LOCATION: 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON


Spring flowers at Toronto Music Garden by the waterfront

Have a picnic at the Toronto Music Garden

The Toronto Music Garden is a lovely park along the waterfront that’s absolutely stunning during the spring and summer.

If it’s warm enough, you can have a cute lil’ picnic here – just bring a blanket and some snacks, or grab some takeout from one of the best restaurants at the Harbourfront!

Some of the flowers bloom super quickly (like in my photo above), so catch them as early as you can for those spring Instagram photos.

They also hold outdoor concerts here during the summer months, which is also a great time to have a picnic date!


Lavelle Rooftop Bar in Toronto, Ontario

Sip cocktails on a rooftop patio

The nicer the weather gets here in Toronto, the sooner we can hit up all the outdoor patios.

And rooftop patios are pretty romantic, if you ask me!

You can get gorgeous views of the Toronto skyline (maybe even the CN Tower) while sippin’ on delicious cocktails, beer, or wine.

There are plenty of awesome rooftop patios across Toronto that are perfect for a date, including The Broadview Hotel (a bit more low-key) and Lavelle (a bit more glam).


Watch the Cirque du Soleil

Adam and I watched a Cirque du Soleil show a couple of years ago (KURIOS, if you’re curious), and we absolutely loved it.

They do all kinds of different acrobatic shows, and KOOZA is what’s going on right now in Toronto.

It’s all about The Innocent, a naive clown who finds himself on a self-discovery journey as he’s transferred into an exotic world.

You can check it out at Ontario Place from April 7th through June 18th, 2023!

LOCATION: 2150 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke, ON


See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child live

If you and your partner are both Harry Potter fans, you absolutely need to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child live.

The performance is 3 hours and 20 minutes including intermission, so it is quite long, but it’s such an incredible performance to watch in-person.

The special effects are really cool – they even have dementors fly over your heads!

Adam isn’t much of a theatre person, but even he really enjoyed watching the performance.

They even have Harry Potter-themed snacks and drinks you can purchase, including Butterbeer (it’s soda, and it’s super delicious!)

The theatre is located right by Yonge & Dundas, so you can hit up one of the many incredible restaurants in the neighbourhood for a pre or post-show meal.

LOCATION: 244 Victoria St, Toronto, ON


Unique spring date ideas in Toronto:

  1. Check out the Stranger Things Experience
  2. Explore the city during Doors Open Toronto
  3. Wander through Kensington Market
  4. See art at the OCAD GradEx
  5. Walk under the cherry blossom trees at High Park
  6. Have a picnic at the Toronto Music Garden
  7. Sip cocktails on a rooftop patio
  8. Watch the Cirque du Soleil KURIOS show
  9. See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child live

These were some of the best and cutest spring date ideas to go on in Toronto, whether you’re looking for something super interactive or something more low-key!

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Jessica Lam | Toronto lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and travel blogger | Diary of a Toronto Girl, a Canadian lifestyle blog


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