Don’t miss the chance to support the Toronto Blue Jays as they compete in their first World Series in 32 years.
Toronto is buzzing with excitement as the Blue Jays prepare to host Games 1 and 2 of the World Series this weekend. Whether or not you have tickets, there are plenty of ways to join in on the action and root for Canada’s favorite baseball team.
The City of Toronto will be hosting a thrilling watch party at Nathan Phillips Square on Friday and Saturday evenings. Expect a lively atmosphere with a live DJ, Blue Jays trivia sessions, and of course, intense baseball action.
Over in Mississauga, Celebration Square, also known as The Bird’s Nest, will be hosting watch parties throughout the World Series, ensuring that fans outside of Toronto can also be part of the excitement.
Both games are scheduled to start just after 8 p.m. at the Rogers Centre on Friday and Saturday.
In addition to the World Series events, sports fans in Toronto can enjoy a jam-packed weekend with the Toronto Raptors and the Maple Leafs also in action. To accommodate the World Series schedule, both teams have adjusted their game times.
The Toronto Raptors will kick off their home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the Scotiabank Arena, an hour earlier than initially planned. Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs will face off against the Buffalo Sabres at 5 p.m. on Saturday at the same arena, starting two hours earlier than usual.
For those looking for cultural events, the 17th annual Day of the Dead celebration will be taking place at Wychwood Barns this Saturday. The event features an art exhibition called Collective/Memory, showcasing artists whose collaborative works focus on themes of remembrance and resistance. From captivating performances to traditional cuisine, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Art enthusiasts can also look forward to Art Toronto, Canada’s premier fair for modern and contemporary art, happening at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre starting Thursday and running throughout the weekend. With exhibitions featuring Latin American art and Canadian artists from different generations, the fair promises a diverse and inspiring experience for all art lovers.