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Things to do in Toronto this Victoria Day long weekend include plenty of outdoor activities now that the warmspring weather is here, some comedy shows and a dazzling fireworks display to celebrate the special occasion. For those wanting to spend time outdoors, this long weekend gives you plenty of excuses to get some fresh air. Here's your chance to check out Pingle's Tulip Days and stroll through hundreds of gorgeous flowers and take the cutest pictures for the 'gram. If you're looking for something to do outdoors downtown, then be sure to check out the new waterfront food festival, Festival of Flavours , which takes place at Sugar Beach all weekend long. A ton of comedy shows are lined up in the coming days, too. Renowned comedians like Amir K , Matt McCusker , and Alex Edelman are all scheduled to entertain Toronto residents this long weekend, so if comedy is your thing, get ready to laugh your butt off. And of course, no long weekend celebration is complete without fireworks. The annual Victoria Day fireworks are happening at Ashbridges Bay Park this coming Monday night, featuring a 14-minute display of colourful explosions in the night sky. There's all this and so many other things to do in Toronto this Victoria Day long weekend. You can always read our previous round-ups for more inspo, or check out the complete events calendar to see more of what's happening around town. Happy long weekend! Events you might want to check out: Pingle's Tulip Days (May 8-18 @ Pingle's Farm Market) Experience a field full of colourful tulips for photo ops and flower picking. Festival of Flavours (May 16-18 @ Sugar Beach) Toronto's newest food festival hits the waterfront this long weekend with over 50 vendors. Friday Pro Stand Up Comedy (May 15 @ Chef's Hall) Canada's best comedians gather for a night of laughs. AMIR K LIVE IN TORONTO! (May 15-16 @ Comedy Bar East) Acclaimed comedian Amir K will entertain fans at Comedy Bar East. Matt McCusker: Healing Frequency Tour (May 15 @ Winter Garden Theatre) Comedian Matt McCusker returns to Toronto as part of his Healing Frequency Tour. Alex Edelman: What Are You Going To Do (May 16 @ The Winter Garden Theatre) The ever-so-hilarious Alex Edelman is set to perform stand-up in the city this weekend. Femme Fatale Comedy Show: The Funniest Women in Comedy (May 16 - August 15 @ The Comedy Lab) A can't-miss comedy showcase featuring a full lineup of female comedians. The Kid LAROi: A Perfect World Tour (May 15 @ Coca-Cola Coliseum) The Kid LAROi brings his music to Toronto for one night only. Lulaworld 2026 (May 11-17 @ Lula Lounge) A seven-day music festival celebrating salsa, jazz, timba, boogaloo, samba, and other worldly genres BACKYARD: Asian Night Market (May 16 @ STACKT market) Come celebrate Asian Heritage Month at STACKT Market and shop from over 50 vendors. EUROVISION 2026 TORONTO WATCH PARTY (May 16 @ Pegasus Bar) A watch party for the most over-the-top music competition on Earth, Eurovision. Hidden Toronto Walking Tour (May 16 - October 10 @ ) Feeling restless? This walking tour explores all all the things in Toronto that make the city bizarre. Wine Fest Toronto: Spring 2026 (May 15-17 @ Heritage Court at Exhibition Place) Savour various flavours of wine at this three-day-long festival. Free Mini Putt Mondays (February 2 - November 30 @ Reid's Distillery) Enjoy free mini putting at Reid's Distillery. Ashbridges Bay Park Victoria Day Fireworks (May 18 @ Ashbridges Bay Park) The City of Toronto presents Victoria Day fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park. Puppy Yoga by Yoga Kawa Toronto Goldendoodles (May 18 @ 539 A Mt Pleasant Rd Toronto, M4S 2M5) Yoga with a side of adorable little puppies? Talk about a relaxing way to spend your day off. The Python Hunt (May 17 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema) Grab tickets to watch this award-winning documentary spotlighting life in Florida. Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour 2026 (April 12 - December 21 @ Multiple Venues) Try delicious dishes at Kensington Market. Taste of Downtown Yonge: Spring Bites Food Tour $20 (April 13 - June 22 @ Multiple Venues) A culinary tour presented by Downtown Yonge BIA. FREE Guided Tours at ROM (April 28 - December 31 @ Royal Ontario Museum) A free 45-minutes tour of Royal Ontario Museum from 11am to 2pm daily. Sunday Variety Market (May 9 - December 20 @ St. Lawrence Market (Big White Tent)) Explore this weekly pop-up market where you can find hundreds of vintage goods to bring home. Giddy Up! with Dirty Dale, Jason Skilz, Marc Gleeson, Dylan Van Nostrand (May 16 @ Embassy) A monthly dance party with a stellar lineup of local DJs. Kensington Flea Market 2026 (May 2 - September 27 @ 216 Augusta Ave.) The popular Kensington Flea is back this spring season. All Vinyl Everything: Victoria Day Long Weekend '26 Edition (May 17 @ Drake Hotel) A party featuring just vinyls and turntables. Reggaeton Long Weekend Party (May 17 @ Tulum) Party all night long and dance to your favourite Latin tunes.
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