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Looking for something to do this weekend? Our list has you covered!
If you’re looking for some fun things to get up to this weekend, we’ve got the list for you. Our go-to guide is chock-full of fun things to do in Etobicoke this weekend. Let’s go!
1. Lambton-Kingsway Flea Market (and Others!)
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When: Saturday, April 29th, 8am – 1pm
Where: Kingsway-Lambton United Church, 85 The Kingsway, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2T6
If you like flea markets and rummage sales, you’ll be one happy camper this weekend. Kingsway-Lambton United Church is holding their giant annual flea market where you can browse a huge selection of donated items, as well as enjoy a BBQ and bake sale. This isn’t the only market in town on Saturday as it seems this is the weekend for flea markets and sales, so why not make a full day of it? You can also check out the Mount Dennis Legion Flea Market and the Car Boot Rummage Sale at Westway Christian Church.
2. Mimico Spring Luncheon and Crafters Fair
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When: Saturday, April 29th, 10am – 3pm
Where: Mimico Presbyterian Church, 119 Mimico Ave, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2V8
If you’re looking for the perfect place to find a Mother’s Day gift, this could be just the ticket. Crafters at the fair will have plenty of one-of-a-kind items on offer. You can also enjoy a spot of lunch while you’re at it.
3. Cherry Blossoms in Full Bloom at High Park
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When: Daily
Where: High Park, 1873 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M6R 2Z3
The cherry blossoms in High Park are officially in full bloom. While some might fall if we have rain before the weekend, there’s a good chance lots will still be in tact. Plus a trip to the park is always a good thing. Head on over and take a stroll while enjoying the beautiful sights, sounds, and smells of spring.
4. Etobicoke Lakeshore Interfaith Festival
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When: Sunday, April 30th, 2pm – 5pm
Where: Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre, 40 Titan Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2J8
This event aims to gather together people from all faith groups to unite in a celebration of shared values. Everyone is welcome to go along and enjoy traditional foods and performances representative of a variety of faith groups. There’ll be music, singing, dancing, and more.
5. Blackout Poetry for Tweens at Brentwood Library
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When: Friday, April 28th, 4pm – 5pm
Where: Brentwood Library, 36 Brentwood Rd N, Etobicoke, ON M8X 2B5
Blackout poetry is a wonderful concept to help give old books a new life. It involves creating poems by blocking out most of the text on a book page leaving just a few select words that comprise the poem. This session invites tweens to show old books some love by making something completely new.
6. Rug Hooking at Mimico-Centennial
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When: Saturday, April 29th, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Mimico-Centennial Library, 47 Station Rd, Etobicoke, ON M8V 2R1
Whether you’re a novice or a pro, it’s always nice to be surrounded by those who share a love for your craft. If rug hooking is your thing, then you can head on over to Mimico-Centennial Library this Saturday for a full afternoon of rug hooking and chatter. This monthly drop-in is open to all skill levels; just bring your own supplies.
7. “The Best of CCCS” 5th Anniversary Concert
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When: Sunday, April 30th, 4pm – 6pm
Where: Humber Valley United Church, 76 Anglesey Blvd, Etobicoke, ON M9A 3C1
Cost: $15 – $25
Are you Croatian or simply in love with all things Croatia? Then this is the show for you! This 5th anniversary concert presented by the Canadian Croatian Choral Society will feature Croatian and international favorites. There’ll be soloists, trumpets, a pipe organ, a string quartet, and more.
8. 5 Love Languages Workshop and Social Mixer
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When: Saturday, April 29th 6pm – 7:30pm
Where: Malton SDA Church, 285 Attwell Dr, Toronto, ON M9W 6H7
This workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to learn how to communicate better with family, friends, and colleagues. Facilitated by Nichole Samuels of Step Out Right Consulting Group, this class will have you learning about your own love language and how to speak those of others. There’ll be ice-breakers, group discussions, and other activities, followed by a social mixer.
9. Soap-Making Class
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When: Saturday, April 29th, 10am – 12:30pm
Where: The Community Room, Swansea Village Co-op, 85 Coe Hill Dr, Toronto, ON M6S 3E2
Cost: $65
If you’ve ever fancied trying your hand at soap-making, then MM Crafts and Soaps have you covered. The company is offering a series of workshops to introduce attendees to the fun of hand-crafting their own beautiful soaps. This class will cover cold process soap-making, including the chemistry and recipes, and where to source ingredients. All materials and safety equipment will be provided. If you’re interested but can’t make it to this class, you can check out this page for more dates.
10. Spring Cosplay Community Gathering
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When: Sunday, April 30th, 5pm – 1am
Where: Sea Scape, 2840 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6P 1Y7
Cost: $5
With cosplay becoming more popular than ever, it seems there are always events in and around Toronto. This one is being held at See Scape, a sci-fi café and bar. Aside from dressing up as favorite characters and meeting up with fellow fans, there’ll also be a goodie bag for every attendee, raffle prizes, karaoke, and a performance from 1,2 Shine.
Whatever you end up doing, we hope you have an incredible weekend, from your Thompson Sells team!
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