Fireworks, food festivals and more to light up your life this long weekend

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The long weekend is here and forecast-wise, expect a typical mixed bag of spring weather complete with warm and less-than-warm temperatures, sunshine and rain — so dress accordingly.

There are plenty of light shows to celebrate Victoria Day, it just depends on where you happen to be.

There’s Ashbridges Bay Park and Canada’s Wonderland, of course, with both shows starting around 10 p.m.

And don’t forget, CaféTO kicks off the 2025 season this weekend and runs until October.

Here’s what you need to know to make the necessary plans.

International Food + Drink Festival

Celebrate food and culture with a diverse showcase of flavours from around the work with everything from gourmet specialties to sizzling street food.

Sip on beer, wine, cider, spirits and cocktails while enjoying live music, a marketplace, busker performances, interactive cooking demonstrations, games and more.

Note: It’s a cashless event where food and drinks must be purchased with tokens at $1 each.

Head to Harbourfront Centre (west of the main building and north of the concert stage) on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. and Monday from noon to 8 p.m.

For tickets and more information, click here.

Toronto Halal Bites Festival

Enjoy an extravaganza of a food, culture and art festival celebrating diverse halal cuisine, community and artistic expression.

Expect the unexpected including an art gallery and live installations, cultural performances, a live-cooking show, interactive exhibits, a kids zone and more.

Experience it all at Nathan Phillips Square on Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 8 p.m.

For more information, click here.

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Rock & Roll Revival

Listen to incredible live music that will fill the streets of the Distillery all weekend long with the sounds of rock’s golden era.

Visitors can order food and drinks right to their patio table on Trinity (look for the yellow umbrellas!) from El Catrin and District Pizza. There’s also games set up around the site to keep the family fun going.

This weekend’s set list features Kirt Godwin on Saturday, Terrence the Pianoman on Sunday and King Davis on Monday, all from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Distillery District is also open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Monday from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Break TO @ STC 2025

This epic breakdance competition showcases a high-energy, two-on-two battle featuring some of the best B-boys and B-girls.

The competition features Canadian Olympic gold medallist Phil Wizard, who will bring his world-class expertise to the floor as a guest judge along with Burn and Tafiya while DJ Yaks is on the decks.

The spectacular event is on Saturday at 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Scarborough Town Centre’s centre court.

For more information, click here.

Vaughan Ribfest

In what might be the first ribfest of the year, head north of the city where five of North America’s best teams will be ready to serve you all the mouthwatering grub your meat-loving heart desires.

There’s also live music featuring amazing tribute bands, performances from local bands, midway rides, carnival games and more.

Get your bibs on and get ready to eat at Assembly Park in Vaughan on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. and Monday from noon to 7 p.m.

For tickets and more information, click here.

Fireworks Family Night

Enjoy live horse-racing action, partake in food and drink specials and have a blast with friends and family, which will be capped off with a breathtaking fireworks display.

Note: The free fireworks show is weather dependent.

Ride on over to Woodbine Mohawk Park in Campbellville on Saturday at 5 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Castrol Victoria Day SpeedFest

The Canadian Tire Motorsport Park kicks off its 2025 major event season with an action-packed three days of racing that showcases the country’s top stock car racers.

But for those who want to take a break from the racing, there’s a ton of off-track excitement including vendors, food trucks, a beer garden, interactive displays and fireworks on Saturday at dusk.

And don’t forget, you can camp out, too!

Rev your engines and head to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park in Bowmanville from Friday to Sunday.

For tickets and more information, click here.

Whitchurch-Stouffville Victoria Day Fireworks

Prepare for food trucks, live music and a spectacular fireworks show to kick off the town’s summer events.

All of the fun’s at Memorial Park on Monday at 8 p.m. with fireworks starting at 9:30 p.m.

For more information, click here.

Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest

Families and fantasy fans can step into a legendary adventure at this groundbreaking experience that brings the world’s most iconic role-playing game to life.

There’s also a bustling marketplace, themed food and drinks and so much more.

Embark on an epic journey at GYGO Entertainment Complex, across from Square One in Mississauga, which has been extended to July 27.

For tickets and more information, click here.