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Summary

8 Fun Things To Do In Toronto This Weekend That Will Make You Forget Monday Exists

Make the most out of your days off!

Lead Writer, Travel

The weekend is almost here, so there's no time to waste in making some fun plans.

There's so much going on in Toronto, and you can enjoy every moment of your time off by sipping unique cocktails, exploring exhibitions, walking though a dazzling forest, and more.

Indulge In Free Ice Cream

Price: Free

When: July 23-25, while supplies last

Addresses: Butter Baker (120 Dundas St. W., Toronto, ON), Dutch Dreams (36 Vaughan Rd., Toronto, ON), La Diperie (2196 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON)

Why You Need To Go: The only thing better than ice cream is free ice cream, and you can enjoy some pancake cereal sundaes from Dutch Dreams, Butter Baker, and La Diperie this weekend without spending a dime.

Get Lost In An Escape Room

Price: $30 per player

Address: 1803 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Daydream Adventures has reopened its escape room, and you can step into a fantastical world you might not want to escape from.

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Step Into The Medieval Times

Price: $35 per person in advance, $40 onsite

Address: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Casa Loma has transformed into a fantastical castle for its Imagine Dragons event, and you can explore a dazzling light forest as well as meet giant dragons in the stables.

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Try Unique 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 bringing all the sunny vibes to the city with its food and wine bar, and you can enjoy unique cocktails and more.

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Lounge By A Pool & Sip Boozy Drinks

Price: Free admission

Address: 111 Princes' Blvd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: The Summer House at Hotel X is like a trip to the Hamptons, and you can lounge by the water, enjoy some food and drinks, and more on the 3-level rooftop patio.

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Sip A Selfie-Garnished Cocktail

Price: $18

Address: 487 Adelaide St. W., Toronto ON

Why You Need To Go: Parkette by Petty Cash has all the summer vibes and boozy drinks you could dream of. You can sip a cocktail decorated with your polaroid selfie by ordering a Polaroid.

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Take A Trip Under The Sea

Price: $43 per adult

When: Opening July 24, 2021

Address: 288 Bremner Blvd., Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: Ripley's Aquarium is finally reopening this weekend, so you can visit all your fishy friends once again.

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Segway Around The Distillery

Price: $39 + per adult

Address: 30 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON

Why You Need To Go: You can explore the historic Distillery District and other areas on a Segway with Go Tours Canada.

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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.

8 fun things to do in Toronto this summer for $35 or less

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