Get Outside & Play!

By Wendy Kam Marcy

While spring continues to tease us, the sun is shining and it's time to give Netflix a break so come out to shop, dine + play at these local events!

TD Echo Beach Spring Market
Saturday, May 21

Hang out and catch local buskers, while shopping for vintage treasures and fuelling yourself with treats from food trucks.

Springlicious
Weekend May 27-29

Make the trek out to Niagara Falls for this 10th annual event. There will be live bands, a magical midway and artisan + food vendors. It's family fun for everyone!

Netflix and Chill
Saturday, May 28

If you still can't pull yourself away from the tube, Toronto Movie Festival invites you to this free event full of vendors, food, drinks and an all time favourite movie determined by the people of T dot! BYOB (bring your own blanket).

#devTO5K
Sunday, May 29

Hey developers, designers, digital marketers and all in between... let's unplug, promote physical activity and celebrate 5 years of #DevTO at their first run/walk in downtown Toronto.

Great Gulf Doors Open
Weekend May 28-29

Explore the city on foot and get rare access to more than 130 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings.

Woman to Woman: Charity Lunch in the Garden
Tuesday, May 31

Get out your hats and fascinators and enjoy fabulous food and delectable desserts within the festive atmosphere and beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden.

The Yoga Gym
Mondays May - June

Get your downward dog on at High Park for free yoga taught by Kirsten Gietz of Branch Yoga. Start the week with a healthy mind and body!

Artisan Waterfront Market
May - October

Not just any market but a new open-air artisan market opens up at the Waterfront for 6 weekends this summer and fall. Shop and sample food from the finest chefs, designers, artisans in the 6ix.

Toronto Flower Market
May - October

Stop and smell the flowers at this beautiful market! Tulips, daffodils, gerbera, hyacinth, muscari + lilacs are all in season and ready to be purchased at Shaw Park in Queen West.

Photo credit: Toronto Flower Market

Etsy Street Team Midsummer Market
Saturday, June 18

Crafts, workshops, tutorials, snacks and more. C'mon down to the Campbell House Museum and meet the team while shopping for wonderful wares!