Local Events

Q: What to do in North York today?

For today's options, check our This Weekend hub at /local-events/this-weekend/ which is refreshed weekly with ranked picks like Raptors vs Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena, the Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition, and the Game On! exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum. We also feature free drop-in skating, swimming, and sports schedules at North York community centres so you can find something within the next few hours.

What's happening in North York.

Your weekly guide to things to do in North York — festivals, playoff watch parties, cultural events, and family weekends. Updated April 19, 2026.

Updated weekly

This Weekend

Things To Do This Weekend in North York

Raptors vs Cavaliers, Cherry Blossoms at Peak Bloom, Art of the Brick — ranked by mass appeal.

This weekend · May 9–10

Raptors vs Cavaliers

Watch in North York · Boston Pizza Yonge & Empress · Game 6 Fri May 1 (if necessary)

This weekend · May 9–10

Cherry Blossoms at Peak Bloom

Saturday & Sunday · All daylight hours · Free

Auberge du Pommier patio in spring — Mother's Day brunch venue in North York

May 10, 2026

Mother's Day in North York 2026: 6 Brunch Spots, Florists & Workshops

6 brunch spots ($20–$130), florists, free workshops & gifts for Sunday May 10 — Auberge du Pommier, Cactus Club & more.

Victoria Day fireworks lighting up the Toronto skyline over Ashbridges Bay

May 18, 2026

Victoria Day 2026 in North York: Fireworks, Events & What's Open

Ashbridges Bay fireworks, Aga Khan Museum three-day programming, Vaughan Ribfest, BBQ catering & what's open Monday May 18.

Transit Guide

Eglinton LRT Explorer

What to see, eat, and do at every stop on the new Line 5.

Eid al-Adha celebration in North York — community prayer and Eid feast

May 27, 2026

Eid al-Adha 2026 in North York: Prayer Times, Halal Feasts & Bazaars

Eid prayer times at Iqra, ISNA & Jaffari, halal Eid feasts, Pakistan Bazaar shopping & a plain-English explainer.

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Trending in North York

Pages climbing this week — surfaced by search-traffic momentum.

Cherry blossom trees in bloom at Edwards Gardens, North York

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Cherry Blossoms in North York 2026

Where to see sakura in North York without the High Park crowds — Edwards Gardens, JCCC SakuraFest, York University, and more.

Local food · Trending ↑ 2.14×

Best Korean BBQ in North York

Top 7 KBBQ spots ranked with prices, AYCE deals, and a Yonge Street sizzle crawl route.

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Best Dim Sum in North York

Top 8 spots ranked with prices, what to order, and a Bayview-Sheppard dim sum crawl route.

Browse North York's 2026 holiday guides

Every major holiday and observance we've covered this year, in date order. Useful when you're planning ahead or looking back at how a particular weekend played out.

Coming up — May 2026

Mother's Day 2026 in North York — Sunday May 10. Auberge du Pommier prix-fixe, free Toronto Botanical Garden Mother's Day Market, Reggae Brunch on Finch, plus florists, cakes and afternoon tea.
Victoria Day 2026 long weekend — May 16–18. Ashbridges Bay fireworks, Aga Khan Museum three-day programming, Black Creek's Once Upon a Time fairytale festival, Edwards Gardens free Holiday Monday, and what's open/closed.
Eid al-Adha 2026 in North York — Wednesday May 27. Eid prayer times at Iqra Centre, Bait-ul-Aman, Jaffari Community Centre and ISNA Canada, halal Eid feasts, Pakistan Bazaar shopping, and Qurbani charity drives.

Earlier in 2026

Vaisakhi 2026 — April 11–26. Khalsa Day Parade, free langar at North York gurdwaras, Punjabi restaurants, Gerrard India Bazaar shopping, and Sikh Heritage Month.
Easter 2026 in North York — April 3–5. Egg hunts, Easter brunch (Auberge du Pommier, Old Mill, Casa Loma), Costco chocolate deals, and what was open Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Passover 2026 in North York — March 29 – April 9. Community Seders (Bernard Betel Centre, JRCC, Chabad), kosher catering, Bathurst corridor shopping, and family events.
March Break 2026 — March 14–20. Free activities, day camps, indoor fun, outdoor trails, and family day trips.
St. Patrick's Day 2026 — March 14–15. Pub specials on the Yonge corridor, Toronto parade, Irish food deals, family events, and shopping for green gear.
Blood Moon (total lunar eclipse) 2026 — March 3. Top 5 viewing spots in North York, exact times (totality at 6:04 AM), gear guide, and post-eclipse food picks.
Lunar New Year 2026 — February 17 (Year of the Horse). Family-friendly events, hotpot & dim sum spots, where to buy lanterns and zodiac decor.
Ramadan & Eid al-Fitr 2026 — February 18 onward. Iftar spots, Eid bazaars, prayer times, halal restaurants, and community events.

Year-round guides

This Weekend in North York — refreshed every Friday with the 6 best things to do in the next 72 hours.
Eglinton LRT (Line 5) Guide — stop-by-stop recommendations for food, parks, and cultural venues along the new Eglinton Crosstown corridor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do in North York?

Things to do in North York this spring include the Khalsa Day Parade on April 26 during Vaisakhi, cherry blossom viewing at Earl Bales Park and High Park from late April into early May, and the current Raptors playoff run. Our events hub tracks every major celebration — from Sikh Heritage Month events through to Canada Day festivals at Mel Lastman Square.

What to do in North York today?

For today's options, check our This Weekend hub which is refreshed weekly with ranked picks like Raptors vs Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena, the Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition, and the Game On! exhibition at the Aga Khan Museum. We also feature free drop-in skating, swimming, and sports schedules at North York community centres so you can find something within the next few hours.

What to do in North York Toronto?

North York is Toronto's second-largest downtown, and things to do here range from the Aga Khan Museum and Ontario Science Centre to the Toronto Botanical Garden, Black Creek Pioneer Village, and Edwards Gardens. Our guides also cover the new Line 5 Eglinton LRT corridor with stop-by-stop recommendations for food, parks, and cultural venues right along the route.

What's on in York this weekend?

What's on in York (North York) this weekend is featured as card #1 on our events hub and updated every Friday. Current highlights include Raptors playoff watch parties, Orchestra Toronto's Pardon Our French concert at the Meridian Arts Centre, the Art of the Brick LEGO exhibition, and the Aga Khan Museum's Game On! gaming retrospective. See the full ranked list on our This Weekend page.