The final weekend of April brings together everything we love about spring in the city: community cleanups, cherry blossoms, design showcases, and cultural festivals. Whether you’re ready to plant a tree, picnic under blooming sakura, or explore a luxe design exhibition, this weekend’s lineup has something for every kind of family.
🌿 Earth Day Celebrations Continue
Clean Toronto Together
📅 April 25–27
📍 Various locations across Toronto
Join this city-wide initiative by spending 20 minutes helping clean up parks, schoolyards, trails, or beaches. Bring the family and make it a habit of giving back to the city that gives us so much. Gloves and bags are provided at many local libraries and community centres.
Earth Day at Downsview Park
📅 Sunday, April 27
📍 Downsview Park, Toronto
This free, family-friendly Earth Day event includes tree planting, scavenger hunts, nature walks, and a cozy campfire with free marshmallow roasting. A great way to connect with nature and enjoy the park.
Toronto Botanical Garden – Earth Month Activities
📅 Through April 27
📍 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Continue the Earth Month momentum with eco-crafts, green workshops, and kid-friendly sustainability activities hosted at the Toronto Botanical Garden.
🌸 Cherry Blossom Watch Begins
The blossoms are beginning to bud in Toronto’s parks! While full bloom isn’t quite here yet, you can get a sneak peek of the season ahead at:
- High Park – The city’s most iconic cherry blossom site, with viewing paths and food vendors.
- Centennial Park – Quieter, family-friendly viewing spots.
Stay tuned to Toronto’s Bloom Watch for real-time updates as peak bloom approaches in early May.
🎭 More Festivals & Family Events
Bealtaine Theatre Festival
📅 April 25 – May 25
📍 Multiple venues in Toronto
Celebrate Irish theatre and storytelling with performances suitable for all ages, including weekend matinees. A great introduction to live theatre for young audiences.
Living Luxe Design Show
📅 April 25–27
📍 Toronto Congress Centre, 650 Dixon Rd
Canada’s premier design and luxury lifestyle show features stunning exhibits in architecture, fashion, furniture, and interiors. Kids will love the tech zones and interactive displays.
Whether you’re cleaning up the city, picnicking under budding blossoms, or soaking in live design and culture, this weekend is a beautiful way to close out April.
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