Looking for fun and exciting things to do during the spring in Toronto?
After a long and dreary winter, we all just want to get outside and do something fun in the city.
10 degrees outside? No problem, a t-shirt and shorts is totally fine.
We’ve gotta savour the little warm weather we have here in Toronto, ya know?
Anyway, if you’re looking for things to do this spring in Toronto, I’ve got a whole list here to help ya out.
Don’t just sit inside and rot away on your couch – go out and enjoy the sunshine, my friend!
Here are fun things to do this spring season in Toronto.
And if you get caught in the spring showers, there are plenty of fun rainy day activities in Toronto that you can do.
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More things to do in Toronto
If you’re looking for more fun things to do in Toronto this spring, you might enjoy these posts:
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- Exploring Toronto on a gloomy day? Here are the best rainy day activities in Toronto.
- Looking for free activities? Check out these free things to do in Toronto.
Things to do in Toronto during spring
Check out the Stranger Things Experience
If you’re a big fan of the Stranger Things series on Netflix, you absolutely need to check out the Stranger Things Experience in Toronto this spring.
It starts off with a super interactive, escape room-like experience in the Hawkins Lab, which I don’t want to spoil too much.
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!
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!
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).
The Stranger Things Experience in Toronto is only happening from now until June, so snag yo’ tickets as soon as possible.
Don’t forget to dress up in your best ’80s outfit to get the full experience!
LOCATION: 8 Unwin Ave, Toronto, ON
See the cherry blossoms at High Park
High Park is a gorgeous spot to visit year-round, but it’s the cherry blossoms blooming during spring that drive visitors from all across Toronto.
Cherry blossoms make High Park one of the cutest spring photo spots in Toronto!
Also known as sakura, cherry blossoms are a delicate flower that typically bloom in late April.
There’s actually a whole site dedicated to updates about the cherry blossoms in High Park called Sakura in High Park!
The flowers only stay in bloom for about a week or two, so their lifespan is very short.
It’s usually packed during the peak bloom, so it’s best to visit during weekdays and early mornings.
Afterwards, head on over to iHalo Krunch’s High Park location for some of the best ice cream in Toronto (or even bubble tea made with their soft serve)!
LOCATION: 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON
See the blooms at Toronto Music Garden
The Toronto Music Garden is a lovely lil’ park along the waterfront that’s absolutely stunning during the spring and summer.
Some of the flowers bloom super quickly (including the ones in my photo above), so catch them as early as you can for those pretty spring Instagram photos!
If it’s warm enough, you can even have a cute picnic here – bring a blanket and some snacks, or grab some takeout from one of the best restaurants in the Harbourfront neighbourhood.
During the summer months, they also host outdoor concerts here, which is super nice!
LOCATION: 479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON
Ride your bike through Tommy Thompson Park
One of our fave spring activities in Toronto is going biking around the city, and there are so many nice bike trails you can ride along!
Tommy Thompson Park is one of the nicest spots to go for a bike ride in Toronto – it’s a little urban escape within the city, and the views are fantastic.
It’s also one of the best spots to go bird-watching in Toronto, especially when the birds migrate during the spring.
Thousands of birds of over 300 different species pass through Tommy Thompson during the spring and fall!
There are even tours here for the annual Spring Bird Festival at Tommy Thompson Park.
LOCATION: 1 Leslie St, Toronto, ON
Stroll through Kensington Market during Pedestrian Sundays
Kensington Market is one of the absolute cutest neighbourhoods in Toronto, and there are so many fun things to do in the area.
Pedestrian Sundays at Kensington Market begin on May 31st every year, and run all the way until October 25th.
It’s exactly what it sounds like: a completely pedestrian-friendly, vehicle-free Sunday!
You can do all your vintage shopping, ethnic grocery shopping, and just some good ol’ exploring without having to worry as much about bumping shoulders with strangers.
There are plenty of fun things to do in Kensington Market, including café hopping and vintage shopping!
If you’re looking to do fun guided tours in the area, I’d definitely recommend checking out this international food tour in Kensington Market, where you can 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!
Explore the city during Doors Open Toronto
If you love checking out unique buildings, you’ll definitely have fun during the annual Doors Open Toronto.
It’s a free event that gives you the chance to explore some of Toronto’s most significant and historical sites, and it’s actually very cool!
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.
Doors Open is happening from May 27th to 28th, 2023 this year!
See art at the OCAD GradEx
Fancy seeing some cool art made by local art students?
OCAD University holds an annual GradEx exhibition featuring works from their graduates, and it’s always awesome to see.
I’ve gone to GradEx a few times, and it’s always so cool seeing how creative OCAD students are!
You don’t need to be an OCAD student to visit, and anyone from the public can check it out.
Peep it out from May 3rd to 7th, 2023, with exhibitions happening both in-person and online.
LOCATION: 100 McCaul St, Toronto, ON
Watch a Toronto Blue Jays game
In the mood to watch some live sports in-person?
The Toronto Blue Jays start their season every spring, and games are fun to watch even if you’re not a big sports fan (or not a sports fan at all).
The home opener is fun to check out as well, and if you don’t know what that is, it’s the first game a team plays in their home city!
What I love about Jays games is that they’re actually affordable, so even non-sports fans (like me lol) are willing to actually go out to watch a game.
It’s always super nice when the roof is off, but if it’s rainy or gloomy (gah spring), the roof will be closed!
LOCATION: 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON
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’re a Harry Potter fan, 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
See a show at Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is a festival celebrating all things music here in Toronto, and it happens every spring.
They’re actually in their 41st year this year, which is pretty cool!
While part of CMW is dedicated to the music industry itself, there are actual live performances by emerging artists in different venues across Toronto as well!
Tokyo Police Club and Born Ruffians are both local bands I love, and they performed at CMW back in 2019.
If you’re a music lover, snag yourself some tickets to a show this June 5th to 10th, 2023!
See a show at NXNE
June is a great month for music lovers in Toronto, ’cause NXNE also happens during this time of year.
NXNE is a popular Toronto music festival that’s been running since 1995 (as old as me!), and it’s happening this year from June 13th to 17th, 2023.
There’ll be over 300 bands and performers performing at more than 20 venues across Toronto, so it’ll be an epic time!
Tons of big acts have played at NXNE in the past, including Billy Talent, Arkells, and Post Malone.
Prices are also quite affordable, at $15 for single venue, one night admission or $25 for a full festival pass that grants you access to all nights, all venues, and all bands.
Watch a film during TIFF’s POP Japan
You probably know of the Toronto International Film Festival, but did you know that TIFF actually offers screenings and special events throughout the year?
Their new POP Japan series celebrates all thigs Japanese film and art, and it’s happening from May 10th through June 27th at the TIFF Bell Lightbox.
You can watch newly-restored 35mm films by late Japanese director Seijun Suzuki, classic animated films by Hayao Miyazaki (co-founder of Studio Ghibli), as well as some of the most iconic anime films of all-time (including Akira and A Silent Voice).
LOCATION: 350 King St W, Toronto, ON
Watch a documentary at the Hot Docs Festival
If you’re big on watching documentaries, you’ll definitely love Hot Docs.
The Hot Docs Festival is a part-industry, part-entertainment festival that happens in Toronto every spring.
It’s the largest documentary festival in North America, and the ultimate event for doc lovers!
You can peep it out this year from April 27th to May 7th, 2023 at various venues across Toronto.
They’re also celebrating their 30th year this year, which is really awesome!
Best things to do in Toronto during Spring:
- Check out the Stranger Things Experience
- See the cherry blossoms at High Park
- See the blooms at Toronto Music Garden
- Ride your bike through Tommy Thompson Park
- Stroll through Kensington Market during Pedestrian Sundays
- Explore the city during Doors Open Toronto
- See art at the OCAD GradEx
- Watch a Toronto Blue Jays game
- Watch the Cirque du Soleil
- See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child live
- See a show at Canadian Music Week
- See a show at NXNE
- Watch a film during TIFF’s POP Japan
- Watch a documentary at the Hot Docs Festival
Of course there are plenty more fun things to do in Toronto during the spring, but these were just some of my favourite activities!
Will you be doing any of these spring activities in Toronto? What are your favourite things to do in Toronto during the spring? Let me know on Twitter or Instagram!
More things to do in Toronto
If you’re looking for more fun things to do in Toronto this spring, you might enjoy these posts:
- Searching for cute places for the ‘Gram? Hit up these cute spring photo spots.
- In search of cute dates to go on? Here are unique spring date ideas in Toronto.
- Exploring Toronto on a gloomy day? Here are the best rainy day activities in Toronto.
- Looking for free activities? Check out these free things to do in Toronto.
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