Who's ready for the weekend? If you're looking for some fun things to do in Toronto and Mississauga this weekend that won't cause you to go broke, check out some of these fun events and activities going on.
These free things to do let you enjoy your time off without spending all your money. You can hunt for treasure, see glowing art and more.
Here are nine free things to do in Toronto and Mississauga this weekend, March 22 to 24.
Hunt for treasure
Price: Free
When: March 23, 2024
Address: 162 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Get ready for the Grand Hunt! The Grand Order of Divine Sweets dessert café is hiding 10 mini treasure chests throughout Midtown and downtown Toronto which contain scrolls that can be redeemed for prizes. The grand prize is a chocolate egg with $1000 cash inside.
Practice yoga
Price: Free
When: March 23, 2024, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Address: 5825 Dixie Rd., Mississauga, ON
Why You Need To Go: This free yoga event for beginners is "designed to help you cut through the struggle and walk through life with ease."
Wander through a glowing wonderland
Price: Free
When: March 12 to April 20, 2024
Address: 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Ontario Place has lit up with 17 luminous art installations for the Lumière: The Art of Light event. You can see pieces by Ontario-based artists as well enjoy bonfires on Friday and Saturday nights.
Ontario Place website
Meet the Easter Bunny
Price: Free
When: March 21 to 24, March 28 & 30
Address: 100 City Centre Dr., Mississauga, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can get in the Easter spirit by meeting the Easter Bunny at Square One Shopping Centre. You can even snap a complimentary photo with this spring celebrity.
Square One website
See giant art installations
Price: Free
When: Until March 31, 2024
Address: Multiple locations
Why You Need To Go: Winter Stations has returned for another year and you can wander past giant art installations along the city's waterfront and throughout parks. You can see a giant raincloud, UFO and more.
Take a trip to Oz
Price: Free
When: March 22, 2024, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Address: 1101 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Toronto Public Library is hosting a screening of the iconic Wizard of Oz film and you can even sing along.
Wander along a boardwalk trail
Price: Free
Address: Jack Darling Memorial Park, 1180 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga, ON
Why you need to go: Rattray Marsh Conservation Area is a peaceful spot for a spring stroll and features a winding boardwalk trail that leads to a rare cobble beach.
Explore a spring market
Price: Free admission
When: March 19 to 24, 2024
Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: STACKT is hosting a Spring Equinox market and you can enjoy "food and beverage specials, community events, family programs, exclusive pop-ups and vendor markets all celebrating the season of new beginnings."
Stackt website
Take a trip to the ROM
Price: Free
When: March 23 & 24, 2024
Address: 100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: In celebration of its 110th anniversary, the ROM is offering free admission all weekend long. No tickets are required, but there may be wait times.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
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