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8 Exciting Things To Do In Toronto This Summer That Cost $30 Or Less

Fun doesn't have to be expensive.

Lead Writer, Travel

Summer fun can quickly leave you with an empty wallet, but there's no need to miss out if you're trying to save some money.

These activities in Toronto cost $30 or less, so you can still have fun without going broke.

Get Lost In A Candy Utopia

Price: $24.99 per adult

When: August 6 to September 6, 2021

Address: 100 City Centre Dr., Mississauga, ON – Lot 6

Why You Need To Go: Step into your sweetest dreams at Sugar Rush Toronto, a new pop-up experience that will take you through a candy wonderland.

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Roller Skate Like It's The '70s

Price: $18 + per person

Address: 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Glide around a figure-eight track at Retro Rolla's roller skating pop-up. You'll feel as though you've gone back in time with the colourful skates and old-school gear.

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Lounge By The Pool

Price: $7.50 +

Address: 15 Saskatchewan Rd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Spend a day relaxing by the pool at the Grand Bizarre, where you can rent chairs and more.

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See A Movie Under The Stars

Price: $10 per person

Address: 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: The Ontario Place Drive-in is the perfect spot for a summer hangout, and you can cozy up in your car and enjoy some films.

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Enjoy Some Boozy Ice Cream

Price: $8.10 + for ice cream, $18 for cocktails, $18 for flight

Address: 126 Cumberland St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Enjoy ice cream with a boozy twist at S'cream. You can get spiked ice cream, ice cream cocktails, and even a tipsy flight.

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Have A Starlight Feast

Price: Free admission

When: Weekends until September 5, 2021

Address: 520 Progress Ave., Scarborough, ON

Why You Need To Go: The Eats Night Market is full of delicious food you can enjoy beneath the stars.

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Visit Some Cute Animals

Price: $27.99 per adult

Address: 2000 Meadowvale Rd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: It's always a good day when you can visit cute animals at the Toronto Zoo. Don't forget to book your tickets in advance.

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Try Some Summer Treats At A Garden Picnic

Price: Free admission

When: Until August 2, 2021

Address: 621 Richmond St., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Let's Do Summer is an Insta-worthy pop-up with all sorts of unique treats and photo ops. Enjoy some treats at the food and wine bar or paint some flower pots for the perfect summer date.

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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.

  • Lead Writer

    Madeline Forsyth is a Toronto-based Lead Writer for Narcity Media. After earning her B.A. (Hons) at Queen's University, she spent a year travelling much of the world as a flight attendant. Now, she uses her experience in the travel industry and passion for writing to share stories about buzzworthy events and adventures across Canada and the globe. Madeline has been published in PopSugar and has interviewed sports and entertainment personalities for Narcity. She has covered and photographed restaurant openings as well as event launches such as the world premiere of the Dr. Seuss Experience. Some of her favourite things to write about include charming small towns and anything to do with Harry Potter.

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