The warm weather is finally here! Celebrate spring with a series of outdoor events, including baseball games, a gardening workshop, flower festival and more.
Cheer on the home team
Watch from the edge of your seat as the Blue Jays take on the Oakland Athletics. If the weather is nice enough for the dome to be open, get some fresh air at the same time.
Date: Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25
Location: Rogers Centre, 1 Blue Jays Way
Cost: Ticket info available here
Take in art while outdoors
"Campfires" is an evolving and interactive gallery that includes painting, costumes, masks, live performances, meals and more.
Date: Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25
Location: Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Dr.
Cost: Free
Watch a spring-themed ballet
"Spring Rites" is an energetic choreographed to classical music, jazz, modern and Afro-Caribbean music with themes of happiness and growth.
Date: Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25
Location: Harbourfront Centre
Cost: Tickets range from $20 to $45
Meet celebrities and learn about film
The Inside Out Film Festival brings together actors, film creators and fans while celebrating works by members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans community.
Date: Friday, May 23 to Sunday, June 1
Location: TIFF Bell Lightbox
Cost: Ticket info available here (https://tytix.tiff.net/scripts/max/10.17.40.32-64000/maxweb.exe?ACTION=ORDER)
Explore the city's mysteries with Doors Open Toronto
Tour secret and storied spaces all over the city, from an underground bowling alley in one church to a secret tomb in another. Participants can also take haunted walking tours.
Date: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25
Location: Various locations across the city
Cost: Free
Tour a steam boat
Go back in time with a tour of the PS Trillium paddle steamer, open to the public as part of Doors Open Toronto. The ship was built in Toronto in 1910.
Date: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25
Location: Harbour Square Park
Cost: Free
Get inspired for gardening season
Meet up with neighbours and local organizations focused on greening, gardening and growing at the Dupont Dig Flower Festival
Date: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25
Location: Dupont by the Castle BIA (Dupont and Heron streets)
Cost: Free
Make a new furry friend at Woofstock 2014
Take a walk in the park with your furry friend while shopping for the newest dog apparel, toys and food. This year's festival features contests including wiener dog races and canine beauty pageants.
Date: Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25
Location: Woodbine Park
Cost: Free
Grow food on your balcony
Want to grow your own food but don't have a backyard? Find out how to transform small spaces, like your balcony and patio, into your own garden.
Date: Sunday, May 25
Location: Evergreen Brick Works, Bayview Avenue and Pottery Road
Cost: $30
Feast on gluten-free goodies
Restaurants across the city are taking part in Gluten Freedom Week with prix fixe three-course menus filled with gluten-free fare.
Date: Sunday, May 25 to Saturday, May 31
Location: Various restaurants in Toronto (full list here)
Cost: Prices vary by restaurant
