1. St. Lawrence Market North
Grand opening
- Live music (pop, blues, folk & soul, rap, brass band)
- Kids activities: decorate a produce stand with arts & crafts
- Photobooth
- 10am, 1.40pm & 4.10pm: Circus performances
- Food vendors & a free bbq (while quantities last)
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Olivia Chow
- Explore the new building – including tours of the court rooms
The Farmers’ Market runs indoors from 5am – 3pm. Don’t forget to walk to Berczy Park afterwards (aka the fountain with the dog & cat scupltures) – a 6min walk from the market.
Location: St. Lawrence Market North + Market Lane Park + Front Street
Date: Sat 10 May
Time: 10am – 5pm
Price: Free
Age: All
2. Toronto Flower Market
The city’s first outdoor flower market
- Purchase a handcrafted ice pop from the Pop Stand
- Participate in a flower pressing activity – confirm with the organizers
- Play on the ramps in the CAMH park
- 4min walk from Trinity Bellwoods Playground
Arrive early – popular flowers sell out quickly.
Bring snacks – or go to a brunch afterwards!
Location: 1001 Queen St W
Date: Saturdays 10 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct
Time: 10am – 3pm
Price: Free
Age: All
3. Twist of Fate
A solo performance that combines contemporary circus, theatre, dance, music, projection mapping & memoir
- The family-friendly show unfolds the narrative of a circus performer
- It chronicles her diagnosis, surgery & recovery from scoliosis (a medical condition characterized by a curvature of the spine)
- A tale of defying adversity to chase one’s dreams
- Music by award-winning composer Matthew Reid
Although the show is open for all ages, I wouldn’t recommend it for younger than 8yrs based on the subject matter & length – trust your own judgment.
Don’t forget to check out the KidSpark play space while you’re there – tickets are available through to 1 Sept 2025!
Location: Harbourfront Centre Theatre (231 Queens Quay W)
Date: Fri 9 May – Sun 11 May
Time: Fri & Sat 7.30pm – 9pm, Sun 2pm – 3.30pm
Price: $24.99 – $34.99
Age: All
Duration: 90min
4. Mother’s Day
At Arcadia Earth
- Paint your own flower pot
- Plant a seed to take home and grow
- Supplies provided
- Mother’s Day bundle (add-on):
- Flavoured honey
- Premium soy scented candle
- Superfood tea blend
- Organic chocolate bar
Location: Arcadia Earth (468 Front St W)
Date: Sat 10 May – Sun 11 May
Time: Sat 12pm – 8pm, Sun 12pm – 5pm
Price: $27.25 – $136.48
Age: All
5. Mother’s Day brunch
Sun 11 May:
9am – 3pm: Drake Hotel
Kids menu included & a gift from Apothegeri Candles for each mom
Location: 1150 Queen St W
Price: $55 PP for adults / $25PP for kids
11am – 2pm: Stock Bar
Patio will reopen & live music
Add-on: Surprise her with a bouquet of tulips &/or macarons
Location: 2388 Yonge St
Price: A la carte (no fixed price menu)
10.30am – 2.45pm: Parquet
A French bistro opening for daytime service only on Mother’s Day
Location: 97 Harbord St
Price: $50 PP
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