23 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Things to do in Toronto this weekend let you get your beer on at one of a slew of St. Paddy's weekend parties, learn how to turn your apartment into a dreamy and sustainable plant-filled haven or eat all the maple taffy you can at two maple syrup festivals.

Events you might want to check out:

Grow Op (March 12-15 @ Gladstone Hotel)
This immersive art installation takes on the topic of weather, eliciting valuable discourse on not only the beauty and spectacle of weather, but also on climate change and more.
Sugar Shack (March 14-15 @ Sugar Beach)
For the fifth year in a row, Sugar Beach will be taken over by Canada's favourite flavour. Come enjoy some live performances, ice activities, Canuck eats and — of course — all the maple syrup you can stomach.
Free admission at the Gardiner Museum (March 14-15 @ Gardiner Museum)
Celebrate the 36th birthday of the Gardiner Museum with free admission and some fun family programming. Take in one of the best ceramics collections in the world or try your hand at making some clay sculptures of your own.
St. Patrick's Day Parade (March 15 @ Avenue/Bloor)
Toronto's official parade to celebrate Irish-Canadian culture, and one of the world's biggest. Colourful floats, costumes, and music will abound at this fun all-ages show.
St. Lawrence Market First Sunday (March 15 @ St. Lawrence Market)
For the first time in a long time, the St. Lawrence Market is opening its doors on Sundays — and to mark the occasion, it's throwing a party.
Comedy Bar in a Yurt (March 13 @ Stackt Market)
You may have been to a comedy show, but have you ever been to one in a yurt? Have some laughs in this quirky and intimate setting as part Comedy Bar's new tour series.
The Green Living Show (March 13-15 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
There is no time like the present to start living more eco-consciously. Pick up all your sustainable goodies at the largest consumer show dedicated to lifestyle products and foods that are better for the planet (and you).
Home Show (March 13-22 @ Enercare Centre)
Find everything you could ever want for inside and outside your living space at the largest home and garden event on the continent.
Sugarbush Maple Syrup Festival 2020 (March 14 - April 12 @ Kortright Centre for Conservation)
Relive your elementary school field trip to your local maple farm at this event filled with wagon rides, syrupy-sweet pancakes and demonstrations on how maple sap is harvested and turned into syrup.
Guinness St. Patrick's Day (March 14 @ Rebel)
The ultimate St. Paddy's day party is taking over the city's waterfront with free pancakes, photo booths, a Lucky Charms cereal bar, lucky airbrush tattoos, Irish dancers and more.
Beer Yoga (March 14 @ Rainhard Brewing)
Mix your work(out) with your play at this one-hour yoga class followed by some craft beer — or other beverage, if you prefer — and food truck snacks to refuel after all that sweating and meditating.
Apres Ski Party (March 14 @ Bangarang)
Party for a good cause at this retro après ski-themed shindig. Don your one of your parents' old snowsuits, bring some canned goods, and dance the night away. There is also a raffle for some pretty cool prizes.
Connect the Canadian Simulator Challenge (March 14 @ Toronto Railway Museum)
See if you have what it takes to be a rail yard switcher and learn all about railway operations in this one-of-a-kind stimulation.
Steam Whistle St. Patrick's Day Party (March 14 @ Steam Whistle Brewing)
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in Steam Whistle Green at this beer-fuelled bash with food from the Steam Whistle Biergarten and The Food Dudes. Vegan options will be available.
March Break at the Hockey Hall of Fame (March 14-22 @ Hockey Hall of Fame)
The city's iconic hockey museum is running a slew of special March Break programs and interactive activities. Host your own sports broadcast, play goalie, meet some GTA mascots and take part in a Q&A with Keeper of the Stanley Cup, Phil Pritchard.
Tuning In To Crystals (March 14 @ The Sanctuary)
If you've wanted to get in on the natural crystals trend but don't know enough about it, this informative crystals 101 event is the perfect place to satisfy your curiosity and learn about the stones' healing power.
Masters of Illusion (March 15 @ Flato Markham Theatre)
See the world’s greatest award-winning magicians live and in-person at this 21st century magic show. Sit on the edge of your seat as you try to figure out the performers' secrets to sleight-of-hand illusions.
How Not To Kill Your Houseplants (March 15 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Houseplants are in — but not all of us have the skills to keep the poor things alive. This workshop will give you the knowledge you need to turn turn your thumbs of death into green thumbs.
Breakfast and Landlord/Tenant Law (March 15 @ Law Office of Caryma Sa'd)
This popular and much-needed series helps acquaint Toronto renters with landlord/tenant law — something we could all use given the city's intimidating rental market.
Muppets From Space (March 15 @ Paradise)
Transport yourself into space — or just back to 1999 — with this lovably goofy Muppet adventure.
St. Patricks Loft Party (March 14 @ stackt)
Celebrate everyone’s favourite Irish holiday with beer, vodka, giveaways and more at Stackt's one-of-a-kind small-batch brewery in a shipping container.
St. Patrick's Day at Belfast Love (March 14-18 @ Belfast Love)
St. Paddy's Day... Toronto's coolest Irish pub... need we say more?
St. Pawtrick's Day (March 15 @ Black Lab Brewing)
We all know dogs make everything better — so why shouldn't they be part of your St. Paddy's weekend festivities? Real animal lovers will rejoice at the all-vegan menu offered at this unique and refreshing St. Pawtrick's Day at one of Toronto's newest craft breweries.

by Becky Robertson via blogTO