Victoria Day is coming up soon, so now is the time to make sure you’ve got lots of fun activities planned for you and the kids. Even though many businesses are closed on Monday, May 23, Toronto and the GTA have tons of great events happening all weekend, from fireworks and festivals, to theatre and a circus; there is something fun for everyone!
Check out the list we put together below, to help get you on the path to celebrating our British roots, the warmer weather, and a day off work and school!
VICTORIA DAY EVENTS
Victoria Day Weekend with the Ultimutts – FREE
Bring your family and furry friends for a weekend of free fun with the Ultimutts. Watch these 4-legged stars as they show off some incredible tricks, including tightrope walking, handstands, skateboarding, scooters, piano playing, and basketball slam-dunking!
Victoria Day with the Ultimutts, May 21–23
Milton Boomfest 2016
Join the fun at the Milton Fairgrounds! The long-weekend festival features a great midway, a fantastic selection of food, vendors, entertainment, and two amazing nights of fireworks!
Milton Boomfest, May 21–23
May Long Weekend at Blue Mountain
Experience warm weather fun at Blue Mountain. Enjoy fireworks, face painting, a village scavenger hunt, live music, and more!
Long Weekend at Blue Mountain, May 21–23
Victoria Day at Canada’s Wonderland
Spend a fun-filled day enjoying all the awesome rides, coasters and attractions, and then finish your day with an action-packed fireworks display (complete with original soundtrack) over Wonder Mountain.
Victoria Day at Canada’s Wonderland, May 22
Victoria Day Tea and Tour at Montgomery’s Inn
Celebrate Victoria Day with an afternoon tea fit for a queen. All ages are welcome to participate in this unique event. And don’t forget to take a tour of the Inn afterwards!
Victoria Day Tea and Tour, May 22
Community Fireworks at King’s Community Church – FREE
Just bring your fireworks and the staff will take care of the rest! Don’t miss out on an explosion of a fun time, and remember to bring your lawn chairs and blankets!
Community Fireworks, May 22
Victoria Day at Fort York
Celebrate Victoria Day by visiting the birthplace of Toronto. Enjoy activities such as soldier’s drill, see demonstrations of Georgian-era cooking techniques in one of the oldest kitchens in Toronto, take part in English country dancing, and tour the Fort.
Victoria Day at Fort York, May 23
Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park – FREE
Come see Toronto’s only Victoria Day fireworks show! Pack your blanket or lawn chair and head to the 14-minute annual lakeside fireworks display, which will be happening rain or shine.
Fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park, May 23
OTHER LONG-WEEKEND EVENTS
There are also tons of weekend events that aren’t specifically for Victoria Day, but are still a great way to spend your holiday weekend with the family.
Wee Festival by Theatre Direct at various locations, May 16–23
Seussical the Musical at Bravo Academy Alumnae Theatre, May 21
MACArts Festival at Celebration Square – FREE, May 21
The Really Real Adventures of Scott Free & Will Do May at Solar Stage Children’s Theatre, May 21–22
Alice in Wonderland at the Shaw Festival, May 21–22
Riverdance at Ed Mirvish Theatre, May 21–22
Pirates and Princesses at Black Creek Pioneer Village, May 21–23
Beasley Bear’s Teddy Bear Picnic Centre Island – FREE, May 21–23
HARBOURkids Circus at the Harbourfront Centre, May 21–23
Meet the Austins Tour at Spadina Museum, May 21–23
Artfest Toronto at the Distillery with Kidfest Toronto – FREE, May 21–23
International Museum Day at Markham Museum – FREE, May 22
World Turtle Weekend at the Toronto Zoo, May 22–23
And don’t forget that some of your favourite places are also open for the long weekend, such as The Ontario Sciene Centre, Ripley’s Aquarium, the ROM, High Park Zoo, Riverdale Farm, and the Eaton Centre.
*Stay up-to-date on everything that’s happening in Toronto and the GTA with our Event Listings, updated daily!
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