April in Toronto is full of exciting things to do to welcome spring to the city! Flowers will begin to bloom, and so many of our seasonal activities will re-open for the warmer weather.
Check out our round-up of 13 amazing things to do in Toronto this April.
1. See a Candlelight concert filled with hundreds of flowers
Immerse yourself in a symphony of music surrounded by warm candlelight and hundreds of spring flowers this April with a Candlelight Spring. Choose from a tribute to a classical great or contemporary genius, from Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky to Whitney Houston or Taylor Swift. The concerts also take place within some of Toronto’s most architecturally-striking venues, such as the Paradise Theater and the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto
When: Various dates
Where: Various locations
2. Meet life-sized dinosaurs at Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Board the ferry to Isla Nublar this April and be transported to the set of Jurassic Park – right over in Mississauga! Encounter a gentle Brachiosaurus, terrifying velociraptor, or see how it all began at the Creation Lab at Jurassic World: The Exhibition.
When: Thursdays – Sundays
Where: Square One Shopping Centre
199 Rathburn Road West, Mississauga
3. Stroll through Toronto’s gorgeous cherry blossoms
This April, the city’s magnificent cherry blossom trees are expected to bloom, so be sure to visit one of Toronto’s many parks for flower viewing. While High Park and Trinity Bellwoods are often flocked with people trying to see the blooms, there are many less-busy spots in the city to see them.
When: Mid to late-April
Where: Various parks in Toronto
4. Watch the solar eclipse
On April 8th, Toronto is expected to see a maximum eclipse coverage of 99% around 3:20 p.m. when the moon moves between the sun and the earth, so long as the weather conditions are right. Pick up your free eclipse glasses from the Toronto Public Library to protect your eyes!
When: April 8
Approximately 3:20 p.m.
Where: North America
5. Eat your way through TO Food and Drink Fest
Canada’s largest food and drink festival comes to Toronto’s Metro Toronto Convention Centre from April 5 – 7, 2024. Taste the best from local chefs, restaurants, and winemakers, all the while live DJ’s keep the party going. There will also be cooking demos, contests, vendors to shop from and so much more.
When: April 5 – 7, 2024
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
255 Front Street W, Toronto
6. Stop by the STACKT Market Birthday Block Party
Celebrate STACKT Market’s birthday with them at their five-day long block party, where you’ll find yummy food, drinks, music, shopping, and so much more this April 10 – 14.
When: April 10 – 14
12 p.m.
Where: 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
7. Work on your swing at Golf Fest
Golf fanatics, this one’s for you! Toronto’s very first celebration of all things golf comes to Rebel Toronto on Saturday April 13, with various activations, top golf and lifestyle brands to check out, delicious food, games, and a full bar with specialty beverages. Perfect your swing while the Masters plays on the jumbo screens, and be sure to enter the hole in one Bet MGM contest for a chance to win $100,000. The event is 19+, and tickets range from $25 – $50. Take 20% off your tickets with code SECRET20 here!
When: April 13
12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Rebel – 11 Polson Street, Toronto
8. Indulge in Filipino Restaurant Month
Filipino Restaurant Month will be celebrated across Canada throughout April, and a number of Toronto restaurants will be participating by offering prix fixe menus from April 1 – 15. These restaurants will feature the skills of Filipino chefs and showcase the diversity of Filipino food and ingredients.
When: April 1 – 15
Where: Select restaurants in Toronto
9. Face your fears on the CN Tower Edgewalk
For the thrill-seekers, Toronto’s most daring activity reopens for the season this April, where you can walk 116 storeys along the edge of the CN Tower with nothing but a harness securing you. Nothing like a big dose of adrenaline to start your day with!
When: Opens April 6
Where: CN Tower, 290 Bremner Blvd
10. Shop at the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show
If thrifting for fashion treasures is your thing, be sure to check out the Toronto Vintage Clothing Show from April 6 – 7 at Exhibition Place. As Canada’s largest sale of vintage clothing, you can peruse over 130 vendors within a 50,000 square foot space. Tickets are $15.
When: April 6: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
April 7: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Building, Exhibition Place
180 Princes’ Blvd
11. Wander through Lumière: The Art of Light
From March 12 through April 20, you can wander through this free outdoor light-based art exhibition taking over Trillium Park. Ontario-based artists explore the theme of “CONNECTIONS” via interactive exhibits, open seven nights a week from sunset until 11 p.m. Every Friday and Saturday night, there will also be bonfires hosted at the Trillium Park fire pit from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
When: Until April 20th, 2024
Where: Trillium Park at Ontario Place, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W
12. Catch a documentary at the Hot Docs Festival
The annual Hot Docs film festival returns from April 25 – May 5, where you can catch some of the most thought-provoking films created by Canadian and international documentary filmmakers. With hundreds of documentaries to choose from, nearly a quarter of a million viewers come to the city for the festival’s conference sessions, screenings, and creative workshops.
When: April 25 – May 5
Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
506 Bloor St W, Toronto
13. Enjoy a $1 hot dog at Toronto Blue Jays Loonie Dogs Nights
The Toronto Blue Jays are back for the season, and so are Loonie Dogs Nights. Head down to the Rogers Centre for a game this April on the 9th, 16th, or 30th and enjoy a hot dog for just $1 while you cheer the team on.
When: April 9, 16, and 30
Where: Rogers Centre
1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto