Things to do this weekend in Toronto: March 14 to 16

The weekend before St. Patrick’s Day in Toronto is sure to be filled with fun events celebrating the luck of the Irish, but there are also other kinds of things to do too. Either way, with the rising temperatures it’s a good time to get out there and do a few activities.

March 14

Toronto Comicon 2025

This huge convention celebrating all things comics will be going on all weekend.

When: March 14 to 16
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Cost: Starting at $29

Astronomy on Tap T.O.

Get answers to all your burning questions about the cosmos at this event.

When: March 14
Where: The Great Hall
Cost: Free

Bitch Fest

Head to this DIY festival highlighting queer and female artists.

When: March 14
Where: Handlebar
Cost: $25

March 15

The Saint – St. Patrick’s Day Party at Mascot Brewing

There’s no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with fresh local craft beer.

When: March 15
Where: Mascot Brewing, Etobicoke
Cost: Starting at $6.66

T.O. Short Film Festival

Revel in the art of shorter length films at this festival.

When: March 15 to 16
Where: Paradise Theatre
Cost: $23.60

Hot and Sweet Festival

Try as many varieties of hot sauce as you can at this festival.

When: March 15 to 16
Where: Harbourfront Centre
Cost: Free

Intro to Knife Skills with Sonya Gammal

Learn the basics of how to use the chef’s most important tool: kitchen knives.

When: March 15
Where: CSI Spadina
Cost: $79

The Bologna Pasta Project by Peter Roberts

Experience this supper club dinner showcasing regional pasta styles.

When: March 15
Where: CSI Spadina
Cost: $79

Guinness SPD

This all-day party has live entertainment, a pancake breakfast, games and lots of Guinness.

When: March 15
Where: Rebel
Cost: $29.95

Wine Tasting

Taste some wines in a funky space and meet the people that made them.

When: March 15, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Paradise Grapevine, 220 Geary Ave
Cost: Free

Makeway Market
Shop all kinds of fun women makers at this eclectic market.

When: March 15
Where: 91 Walnut Ave.
Cost: Free entry

March 16

St. Patrick’s Parade

Take part in a humongous St. Patrick’s day celebration with this parade.

When: March 16
Where: St. George subway station to Yonge and Dundas
Cost: Free

DIY Syrian Iftar with Rahaf Alakbani

This combo cooking class and dinner allows you to help make and share a traditional Syrian Iftar meal.

When: March 16
Where: CSI Spadina
Cost: $89