March is finally here, which means spring is just a few weeks away! From celebrating Toronto’s 192nd birthday to attending the International Women’s Day March, here are some of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend from March 6 – 8, 2026.
This Saturday, Celebrate Toronto takes over Nathan Phillips Square for Toronto’s 192nd birthday, featuring a Toronto Made Market with over 100 local vendors, a Mirvish DJ Skate Party, global street food stalls, a licensed beer garden, and a fireworks finale at 9 p.m. Admission is free.
Monet: The Immersive Experience opens in Toronto this weekend, inviting visitors into the colourful world of Claude Monet. Featuring walk-through installations, 360-degree projections, and immersive VR, the exhibit brings his iconic paintings and the beauty of his Giverny garden to life. Guests can step inside his studio, watch his masterpieces unfold around them, and even try sketching for themselves in this multi-sensory celebration of the legendary Impressionist.
The Empire Strips Back
The Empire Strips Back has brought its cheeky, sci-fi burlesque spectacle back to Toronto, blending cosmic comedy, sultry dance, and hilarious parody in a galaxy far, far away. Audiences can expect iconic characters including stormtroopers, droids, and fan favourites reimagined with a bold, seductive twist, all performed live on stage. Grab tickets here!
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
A dreamy candlelit concert inspired by Bridgerton is set to enchant Toronto this weekend on March 6, 2026, turning the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto into a romantic, Regency-era escape. Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings will showcase a talented string quartet performing classical takes on modern favourites like “Give Me Everything,” “Bad Guy,” and “Cheap Thrills,” all illuminated by hundreds of flickering candles.
Geary Art Crawl
The Geary Art Crawl 2026 is a free, two-day street festival happening this weekend along Geary Avenue in Toronto, celebrating community, creativity and local culture. The event returns with art installations, live music, pop-ups, workshops, food and drinks woven throughout the neighbourhood between Ossington and west of Dufferin.
International Women’s Day March
International Women’s Day returns on March 8, with a dynamic rally and march set to fill the downtown core on March 7. Recognized as North America’s largest IWD march for more than four decades, the annual gathering brings together activists, professionals, and artists for a powerful show of solidarity. The day kicks off with an 11 a.m. rally at OISE (252 Bloor West), followed by a 1 p.m. march travelling east along Bloor Street and south on Yonge Street to Gould Street.
National Home Show
Starting this weekend, the National Home Show returns with exciting new features, top designers, renovators, and lifestyle experts. With over 500 vendors, it’s a one-stop destination for home improvement, from small space living to energy-efficient solutions. Additional highlights include hands-on DIY training, free design consultations, kitchen demos, and zones focused on green building and aging at home.
Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival
The Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival kicks off this weekend for the first of two, taking over the city with countless hilarious shows, big laughs, and late-night energy. With over 70 shows featuring comedy troupes from across North America, it’s the best place to catch the next big thing in Canadian comedy.
PRIME by The Wellness Club
This Sunday, March 8, PRIME presented by The Wellness Club will transform The Symes into a one-day hub for social wellness, recovery, and movement. Led by viral sensation The Coffee Party, the event features five DJ-synced fitness classes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., alongside contrast therapy experiences and cutting-edge biohacking activations like InBody scans, red-light therapy, and leg compression.
Illuminite
ILLUMINITE has returned to Downtown Yonge, running from February 13 to March 8, 2026, transforming the neighbourhood into a glowing playground of light, art, and imagination. Now in its third year, the annual winter celebration invites visitors to explore the theme of “PLAY” through immersive, interactive installations at five locations.
Pursuit OCR
Burn off some energy this weekend at Pursuit OCR in Etobicoke, which features a massive 30,000-square-foot indoor obstacle course packed with action. Designed for all fitness levels, the course features challenges like monkey bars, tricycle races, and climbing obstacles, all in a fully padded, safe environment with coaches onsite. It’s an easy win whether you’re planning a fun workout, a group outing with friends, a family activity, or a unique date idea.
A free, outdoor light art exhibition has returned to Trillium Park at Ontario Place! Check out Lumiere: The Art of Light, which runs February 16 through March 27, 2026. The multisensory show features 14 installations by Ontario-based artists along the William G. Davis Trail.
Retro Arcade at Hotel X
Hotel X Toronto has brought back its popular Retro Arcade, once again taking over the Kandy Gallery. The nostalgic pop-up transforms the space into a gaming hub where guests can enjoy unlimited play on classics like Dance Dance Revolution, foosball, racing simulators, and more.
Winter Stations
Winter Stations is back at Woodbine Beach, running from February 16 through March 30, transforming its lifeguard stations into a free outdoor art gallery. This year’s “Mirage” theme features five surreal, interactive installations, from colossal hands to frozen ice lenses. Bundle up and explore the lakeshore in a whole new way this weekend!