I can’t believe I am writing about Toronto events on Labour Day Weekend 2024! This summer has been the fastest one in my memory! All I can say is if there are items on your summer bucket list that you haven’t ticked off yet, seize the day! There are only four weeks left of summer! If you’ll be in Toronto on Labour Day Weekend, which is August 30 to September 2, 2024, continue reading to learn about events on Labour Day Weekend 2024.
Dream in High Park 2024
Enjoy Shakespeare’s Hamlet under the skies at Canadian Stage’s Dream in High Park 2024. The performance is outdoors at High Park Amphitheatre and the last performance is on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 7 p.m. Performances are Sundays at 7 p.m.; and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are Adults $32; and Child (16 and under) $19 and can be purchased online. High Park is located at 1873 Bloor Street West.
Toronto Tall Ships Cruise 2024
Toronto Tall Ships Cruise 2024Enjoy a 2-hour boat ride on the Tall Ship Kajama on the August long weekend 2024. Help the crew with the sails or just relax and enjoy the view of Lake Ontario. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase from the galley menu. This experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible. The cruise operates in all weather conditions. Adults (16-64) $50.68; Senior (65+) $46.96; Child (5-15) $38.25. Book your tickets here.
Bark in the Park TO 2024
Bring your pup to Woodbine Park on Labour Day Weekend for this canine celebration. Taking place from August 30, 2024 to September 2, 204, Bark in the Park TO will feature vendors selling stylish accessories, doggie gear, innovative toys, gourmet dog treats and premium pet food to. Participate with your fur baby in an obstacle course or doggie play zone, let your dog cool off in the splash zone, or showcase your dog’s fashion sense in the pet-costume contest. There will be doggie-specialized photo ops for Instagram-worthy photos.
Be sure to catch The Ultimutts presents: Hollywoof Stars! This stunt cat/dog team will perform stunts such as jump rope, scooters, skateboard ramps, tight rope walking and handstands!
Bark in the Park TO hours are Friday, August 30, 2024, Saturday, August 31, 2024 and Sunday, September 1, 2024 from noon to 8 p.m.; Monday, September 2, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m.
Admission is by donation to Eplepsy Toronto. 100% of the proceeds of this event will go to Epilepsy Toronto.
Wallows at Budweiser Stage 2024
See Wallows at Budweiser Stage on Friday, August 30, 2024 on the Model Tour. Special guest is BENEE. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $60.50, $94, $99.50, $117, $127.50, $151.20 and $384.90. Purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.
The Art of Banksy in Toronto
Fans of world-famous street-artist Banksy will want to see The Art of Banksy, which opens in Toronto at Lighthouse Artspace on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The exhibit, which is the largest Banksy exhibit in the world, will feature more than 120 of Banksy’s works including his Mona Lisa painting, which is on loan to the collection for a limited time only from Brad Pitt. The collection includes prints, canvases, screenprints, hand-drawn sketches, sculptures and limited-edition pieces, as well as video testimonials by a close associate of the artist.
Tickets for The Art of Banksy start at $44.99 and can be purchased online. Lighthouse Artscape is located at 1 Yonge Street. Read my review of The Art of Banksy.
Toronto International BuskerFest 2024
The Toronto International BuskerFest returns to Woodbine Park on Labour Day Weekend 2024 for its 25th year! From August 30, 2024 to September 2, 2024, you’ll enjoy watching aerialists, acrobats, dare-devils, magicians, and hula-hoopers perform incredible acts. Toronto International BuskerFest raises funds for Epilepsy Toronto. Other fun family activities include sampling food (for purchase) from the 30+ food vendors, shopping for unique gifts at the artisan market, enjoying a refreshing drink at the beer garden while listening to live music and a Family Fun Zone.
Admission is free with a donation to Epilepsy Toronto. Make your donation online before the event and receive a tax receipt.
The Toronto International BuskerFest hours are Friday, September 1, 2024, Saturday, September 2, 2024 and Sunday, September 3, 2024 from noon to 11 p.m.; and Monday, September 4, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m.
Woodbine Park is located at 1695 Queen Street East.
Usher at Scotiabank Arena 2024
Usher brings his Past Present Future Tour to Scotiabank Arena on Monday, September 2, 2024 and Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $163.80, $209, $269.50, $300.69, $349.50, $635.13 and $1,313.84 and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.
I hope you enjoyed reading about Toronto events on Labour Day Weekend 2024. Let me know in the comment section if you attend one of them!
