Date night in Toronto: Free, cheap and fancy things to do from April 26 to 28
Time for a little romance! 💕
The CN Tower in the distance.
If you're looking to have a date night in Toronto with your partner this weekend, we've rounded up some ideas for you that range from either free to pricey, and there's something available for pretty much everyone's budget.
Whether you're looking to grab some new Insta content with your special person, explore some ghostly scenes or eat some delicious pasta, here's what you can do in Toronto from April 26 to 28 with your date.
Free: See the cherry blossoms
Why You Need To Go: The cherry blossoms in Toronto are out in full force, and while the parks might be a bit busy this weekend with people snapping pictures of the gorgeous spring phenomenon, it's undoubtedly still a romantic way to spend a few hours with your partner.
If you're feeling strong enough to withstand the crowds, High Park is absolutely laden with dreamy blossoms, and you can also check them out at The Ex, Trinty Bellwoods, the Royal Botanical Gardens and other spots around the city.
Cheap: Spirits of the Distillery
Price: $29.99
When: April 26 —28 at 8 p.m.
Address: Inside the front gates of the Distillery District, 55 Mill Street, Toronto, Ontario
Why You Need To Go: Get your spook on with your boo at the Spirits of the Distillery District Ghost Tour, if you're brave.
"With tales of gruesome accidents, the perilous world of whiskey-making and the explosive War of 1812, you'll quickly see why this is area is known as one of Toronto's most haunted spots," says the company. "Join us as we stroll along the cobblestone streets of the historic Distillery District by lantern light."
Cheap-ish: Pasta Camp at Eataly in Yorkville
Price: $35
When: Friday, April 26 2024 from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Address: Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M4W 1A6
Why You Need To Go: To celebrate Eataly's first-ever line of pasta, you can wander through their marketplace and sample six dishes:
- Cacio e Pepe Popcorn Vesuvio — Crispy Pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper
- Insalata — Shaved Cauliflower Salad with pecorino dressing
- Pasta Fredda — Mezzi Paccheri with Olive Pesto and Stracciatella
- Rigatoni alla Gricia —Rigatoni pasta with Pecorino Romano, back pepper, and guanciale.
- Penne alla Norma — Pasta with tomatoes, eggplants, and ricotta salata
- Crostata — Pastry cream-filled pie crust topped with fresh berries
Fancy: Catch a Jays game
Price: From around $60+
When: April 26 at 7:07 p.m., April 27 at 3:07 p.m. and April 28 at 1:37 p.m.
Address: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J1
Why You Need To Go: If you're a sports fan, you might want to watch the Jays take on the LA Dodgers on their home turf — and check out the newly renovated Rogers Centre!
Let's go Blue Jays!
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.
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