7 Things You Can Do This Weekend In Toronto That Don't Break Any Lockdown Rules
Remember weekends? They used to be fun, right? There are a lot of rules right now, and a lot of places are closed, but we've found a bunch of things you can do to make this a 6ix weekend.
From spooky activities to supporting local businesses, to even some art exhibits that continue to stay open, there are still ways to enjoy yourself and support the local economy.
Some city activities are able to safely operate, so put yourself on a list. It's best to book in advance these days, but once you do, you're set to have a weekend to remember.
Check out some of these things that are still happening in Toronto.
Get Lost And Scared
Price: $19.99 cash only
When: October 9 - November 8, 2020
Address: 401 Mini Indy, 37 Stoffel Dr., Etobicoke, ON
Why You Need To Go: Come get lost in a haunted house with some friends and get scared by something that's not viral.
Buy Something Hot
Price: Free admission
When: October 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: Bloor West Flea Market - 693 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: There are 36 local vendors here selling everything from vintage clothing to artisanal jam to this very mean-looking hot sauce (and check out that manicure!).
See A Movie At The Drive-In
Price: $10 per person
When: Saturday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Address: Ontario Place Blvd., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Watch this classic flick from the comfort of your car at Ontario Place on Saturday night.
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Get Inside A Painting
Price: $34.99+
When: Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.,
Sunday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Address: 1 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can still appreciate this trippy and immersive Van Gogh exhibit on foot or from your car.
Take A Walk With A Ghost
Price: $30
When: by appointment only
Address: various locations
Why You Need To Go: Go on a haunted walk and commune with the ghosts of murdered stonemason Ivan Reznikoff at U of T and all kinds of spirits in the Distillery District.
Buy A Jug Of Apple Cider
Price: Free admission
When: Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address: 20 Woodward Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: And get yourself some Italian prune pears and honey crisp apples while you're there before the market closes in November.
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Cruise Through The Zoo
Price: $30
When: Friday and Saturday evenings by appointment
Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Hang out at the zoo in your car and see Hay-lloween Town, some very weird-sounding hay-bale sculptures the zoo staff put together in their spare time.
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