While the summer holidays are coming to a close, there’s still one more long weekend for you to enjoy in the city.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening across Toronto on the weekend, including on Labour Day Monday.
Weekend events
Canadian International Air Show
It’s the last weekend of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE), and that means it’s time for the annual Canadian International Air Show.
The show, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, will feature the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the Royal Air Force aerobatics team, the Red Arrows.
You can catch the spectacle at Marilyn Bell Park on Lakeshore Boulevard W. from 12 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
BuskerFest and Bark in the Park TO
Toronto International BuskerFest is returning to Woodbine Park this weekend, featuring a wide array of street performers and raising money for Epilepsy Toronto.
The festival, running Friday to Monday, will include performances by daredevils, acrobats, musicians and magicians. There’s also a beer garden with live music and more than 30 food vendors.
This year, BuskerFest will also feature Bark in the Park TO — a dog-focused festival with activities, obstacle courses, costume contests and vendors geared toward your furry friends.
T.U. Jazz Fest
T.U. Jazz Fest, a free festival for emerging musicians, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year at Mel Lastman Square in North York.
From Friday to Monday, the festival will feature live performances, master-classes taught by musicians and local food vendors.
What’s open and closed on Labour Day Monday
Attractions
- CNE: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Casa Loma: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Distillery District: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ripley’s Aquarium: 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
- Toronto Zoo: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Riverdale Farm: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Royal Ontario Museum: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Aga Khan Museum: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Art Gallery of Ontario: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Hockey Hall of Fame: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Canada’s Wonderland: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Cineplex theatres.
- Imagine Cinemas.
Alcohol
- All LCBO stores are closed Monday but are open on the weekend.
- Select The Beer Store locations are closed on Monday. A full list can be viewed on their website.
Malls
- CF Eaton Centre: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Vaughan Mills: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- CF Markville: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Pacific Mall: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Toronto Premium Outlets: 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Yorkdale Shopping Centre: Closed.
- Fairview Mall: Closed.
- CF Sherway Gardens: Closed.
- CF Shops at Don Mills: Closed.
Services
- Banks and all government offices.
- Postal services.
- Toronto Public Library will be closed Sunday and Monday.
Public transit
- The TTC will operate on a holiday service schedule.
- GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule.
Road closures
The following road closures will be in place on Monday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. for the Labour Day parade, Toronto police said.
- University Avenue from Adelaide Street W. to Dundas Street W.
- Armoury Street from University Avenue to Chestnut Street.
- Centre Avenue from Armoury Street to Dundas Street W.
- Queen Street W. from Bay Street to Dufferin Street.
- York Street from Queen Street W. to Richmond Street W.
- Dufferin Street from Queen Street W. to CNE entrance.
Police recommend people use public transit to attend the parade.