It's supposed to be warm this weekend, so here's a roundup of reasons to get outside and enjoy the city.
20th Annual More Than Just a Yardage Sale
Considered a not-to-be-missed event for craft enthusiasts, the Textile Museum of Canada hosts its annual “Yardage Sale” on Friday. The one-day event features quilting supplies, vintage linens, patterns and more.
When: Friday, May 29
Location: Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Ave.
Cost: Admission to the sale is free
A Weekend with Jane Austen
Immerse yourself in Jane Austen’s world this weekend and learn about some of the customs and rhythms from a different time.
When: Friday, May 29 – Sunday, May 31
Location: Details online
Cost: Details online
Midnight MRKT
Kick off the start of the weekend at the last Midnight MRKT event of the season. As always, there will be local retailers, street food and music.
When: Friday, May 29
Location: 461 King St. W.
Cost: $5 at the door
Rexdale Food Festival
For those who don’t want to slave away in a kitchen on Friday, head down to the Albion Library for the annual Rexdale Foodie Festival.
When: Friday, May 29
Location: Albion Library, 1515 Albion Rd.
Cost: Free
The Toronto Coin Expo
Buff up your collectible coin collection and make your way to the Toronto Reference Library where internationally renowned coin and banknote dealers will be on hand to appraise your precious metals.
When: Friday, May 29 – Saturday, May 30
Location: Toronto Reference Library
Cost: $6
Toronto Symphony Orchestra: Yo-Yo Ma
Superstar cellist Yo-Yo Ma will revisit the first work he ever performed with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra on Friday.
When: Friday, May 29
Location: Roy Thomson Hall
Cost: $49-$185
MEC Bikefest Toronto 2015
Billed as the “sweetest cycling celebration” of the season, the MEC Bikefest will feature demos, clinics, group rides and activities for the little ones.
When: Saturday, May 30
Location: MEC Toronto, 400 King St. W.
Cost: Free
Halal Food Fest
One of North America’s largest halal food festivals descends on the Greater Toronto Area this weekend. The two-day event features dozens of exhibitors, guest chefs and more.
When: Saturday May 30 – Sunday May 31
Location: The International Centre, Entrance 5, 6900 Airport Rd.
Cost: Details online
Kensington Market Art Fair
An outdoor art fair featuring the works of professional and student artists will take over a section of Toronto’s Kensington Market on Sunday.
When: Sunday, May 31
Location: Kensington Market
Urban Bee Keeping: Beyond the Backyard Gardening Workshop
Learn how to take care of bees in the big city at this one-day workshop with Evergreen Brick Works resident beekeeper Jozef Winter.
When: Sunday, May 31
Location: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave.
Cost: $35
Did we miss any great events? Share yours in the comments section below!
