The long weekend celebrations are looking a little different this year, for more reasons than one. Nonetheless, there is certainly no shortage of fun and exciting activities to enjoy and relax with these coming days. Especially when it’s summer vibes all around. And on that note, we’ve got the rundown on things to do in Toronto this weekend (July 2 – 4).
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Here are some things to to in Toronto for the long weekend:
Drive-Thru Food Festival
The annual Toronto Ribfest is taking place until July 3rd, this time as a drive-thru. You’re going offerings from the top names in the business, like Camp 31 BBQ, Billy Bones BBQ, and Crabby’s BBQ. The event is taking place in the parking lot of Church on the Queensway, Etobicoke (across from IKEA). Check out their website for more details.
Toronto Zoo
Spend a day with nature and animals. The zoo offers a variety of attractions, adventures, and wild encounters. Visitors can view a variety of animals from all over the world. Tickets must be pre-booked online.
Indigenous Learning Centre
Learn more about the Indigenous culture. Named Wigwam Chi-Chemung, the learning centre is a houseboat that’s situated at the Ontario Place marina. The centre within the houseboat offers visitors a chance to engage and educate themselves about Toronto’s Indigenous history and culture.
Retro Rolla
How about some roller skating? Head over to Retro Rolla at The Bentway, where you can rent skates by the hour and indulge in a bit of outdoor fun. There are multiple time slots available for the week and more details can be found online.
ActiveTO
Get your workout for the day and explore the city at the same time. The weekend event is a great way to experience the outdoors via walking, cycling or running. As such, portions of major roads are blocked off as well so people can go out and get active. The list of road closures for this weekend can be found here.
Lavazza Drive-In Film Festival 2021
Check out acclaimed films from across the globe from 16 different countries. The event is taking place at Ontario Place until July 17th, 2021, and features an exciting lineup of movies. More details about the films and tickets can be found on their website.
Street Eat Nights Market
This one is for all the foodies and those who’re looking for some midnight snacking options. The Street Eat Nights Market is operating at the Scarborough Town Centre, from 5 p.m. until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sundays. There are a variety of vendors and delicious treats to choose from.