Things to Do in Toronto - Performances, Attractions, Entertainment & Activities
By Marilyn Campbell, About.com Guide
Events by Month
Festivals, trade shows, fundraisers and other annual events take place every month. Find out what's happening now, or plan ahead.
Holidays And Celebrations
Mark special annual events with activities around the city, or with your family at home.
- New Year's Day
- Family Literacy Day
- Chinese New Year
- Black History Month
- Groundhog Day
- Valentine's Day
- Family Day
- March Break
- St. Patrick's Day
- Easter
- Mother's Day
- Victoria Day
- Father's Day
- Canada Day
- Simcoe Day
- Thanksgiving
- Halloween
- Remembrance Day
- Christmas
- New Year's Eve
Gardens and Green Spaces
Toronto offers some wonderful themed parks and gardens which go into full bloom in the spring and summer, and at any time of year you can head to one of the indoor botanical gardens to see plants from around the world.
Zoos and Farms
Spend a free hour or two with some farm animals, or make a special trip to learn about animals of all kinds at one of Toronto's specialized zoos.
Museums and Attractions
Spend a day exploring one of Toronto's many museums or enjoying a family attraction.
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Theatre and Comedy
Toronto's live theatre scene is bustling, with all kinds of shows taking to the stage on a regular basis.
Movies, TV and Radio
Head out to a megaplex or curl up at home with the radio on your favorite station.
Explore the City
This place wasn't dubbed the megacity for nothing. Considering Toronto's size it's not surprising that even some people who have lived here all of their lives are unfamiliar with whole sections of the city. How much of Toronto have you really seen? Get out and visit the rest of the city on your own or with an expert guide.