Easter Weekend events in Toronto for 2019

Easter weekend events in Toronto for 2019 are super ready for a long weekend. There's a ton of 4/20 celebrations happening all over, plus a new anime festival. The Raps and Leafs are working through their playoff series and there's lots of music, film and parties to check out.

Events you might want to check out:

Brewer's Backyard (April 19 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
It's a Good Friday indeed with nine local and regional brewers dropping by for an all day beer festival alongside food, games and activities.
International Fan Festival (April 19-21 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
Anime fans can get their fill of all things anime fandom at this new festival, featuring a weekend of special guests, parties, screenings and more.
420 Toronto (April 20 @ Woodbine Park)
It's never been a better time to celebrate 4/20 in Toronto, and this year is celebrating legalization with a big gathering in Woodbine Park.
Maple Leafs Tailgate Party (April 19 @ Maple Leaf Square)
It's the final game of the Bruins series and the Leafs are ready to go during this tailgate party featuring giveaways, music, food and drinks.
Raptors Tailgate Party (April 21 @ Maple Leaf Square)
The Raps are ready to take on the Magic in game four of this series, and it's going down on the big screen alongside lots of fan festivities.
Grow Op (April 17-21 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Grow Op is back at the Gladstone to take a look at art, design and ideas on urbanism, landscape design and contemporary works concerning the planet.
NBA Winners' Corner (April 19-20 @ 950 Dupont St)
Playoff season is in full effect and NBA Winners' Corner is here with a huge fan experience that includes exhibitions and past NBA legends dropping by.
420 Comedy Festival (April 19-21 @ Multiple Venues)
Back for the third year, and now legal, this cannabis comedy show featuring local and international comics blows smoke at spots all over the city.
Bring it to the Runway (April 20 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
The stars of RuPaul's Drag Race are here to strut their stuff with Trinity The Tuck, A’Keria Davenport and Shuga Cain bringing the heat.
Beaches Easter Parade (April 21 @ The Beaches)
Back again is this annual Easter parade with an afternoon of colourful floats and marching bands, plus a visit from the Easter Bunny.
Coalition: Countdown To Extinction (April 17-21 @ Coalition: T.O)
One of the city's best punk and metal bars is closing and going out with a weekend of music, parties and even some karaoke.
Jai Wolf (April 19 @ Phoenix Concert Theatre)
Known for his experimental and unique electro mixes, Jai Wolf has created tracks that are spacey and delicate, standing as worlds of their own.
Gymshorts (April 19 @ Bovine Sex Club)
The sleepy town of Providence, Rhode Island managed to produce Gymshorts and their wicked, old school punk sound.
King Buffalo (April 20 @ Velvet Underground)
Psych rock gets especially spacey with King Buffalo's experimental rock tunes that channel the classic sound and send it into outer space.
Toronto R&B Sounds (April 21 @ The Baby G)
Young, male, R&B visionaries are coming out for a dreamy evening of sensuous songs by some of the city's best emerging singers.
Wonder Woman (April 19-21 @ Cinesphere)
Gal Gadot's groundbreaking female superhero film is getting the IMAX experience as Wonder Woman fights to save the day.
420 Film Fest (April 20 @ The Grand Gerrard Theatre)
The city's new indie theatre space is hosting an evening of classic stoner flicks with Up in Smoke, Harold And Kumar, Friday and more screening.
Amazing Grace (April 20 - May 19 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
The queen of soul was recently honoured with a Pulitzer and this concert film shows why by following Aretha Franklin's recording of her fourth live album.
Smiley Face (April 21 @ The Royal Cinema)
Gregg Araki's 2007 weed-laced comedy Smiley Face gets a queer screening, while Allysin Chaynes provides commentary to explain this fun b-movie.
Beverly Hills 90210 (April 19 @ Mod Club)
Dance your heart out to all the best 90's hits inspired by the cool kids who ran Beverly Hills, featuring The Discmen spinning the tunes all night long.
Ubuntu (April 20 @ Luanda House)
Ubuntu is back with a night of amazing Afrohouse, hip-hop and Afro-beats that look to showcase the best of the city's underground dance scene.
Hotbox 4/20 Block Party (April 20 @ Hotbox Cafe & Lounge)
Now in its 19th year, this Kensington Market mainstay is celebrating all things cannabis with live music, shopping, giveaways and more.
Divas Only (April 20 @ Glad Day Bookshop (Church))
It's a green edition of Divas Only with a spotlight on female pop stars that like a good smoke with DJ Johnny B Goode and DJ Maggy on deck.
Adidas & Reebok Warehouse Sale (April 18-21 @ International Centre)
Huge savings on Adidas and Reebok gear is on sale for up to 80 per cent off with stuff for men's, women's and children's styles.
Hayley Elsaesser Sample Sale (April 19-20 @ Hayley Elsaesser)
Bright and bold fashions from Hayley Elsaesser are on sale with fresh looks and runway items on sale for up to 40 per cent off.
The Trinity Bellwoods Flea (April 21 @ The Great Hall)
The Bellwoods Flea is back with local vendors and artisans on hand with a huge range of sustainable, handmade and specialty items.

by Lisa Power via blogTO