Toronto is packed with things to do this weekend, including tons of Mother\u2019s Day experiences across the city.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re looking for live entertainment, local shopping, or springtime outings, there\u2019s no shortage of ways to spend this weekend in Toronto.<\/p>\n
Brazil vs Toronto FC Legends<\/p>\n
Location: BMO Field, 170 Princes\u2019 Blvd.<\/p>\n
Brazilian football legends are set to come face-to-face with Toronto FC icons! For the first time ever, icon Ronaldinho is hitting the 6ix to headline North America\u2019s inaugural Living Legends match at BMO Field. The event will also bring together some of the sport\u2019s most recognizable names, including Adriano, Emerson and Maicon for Brazil Legends, and Sebastian Giovinco, Jozy Altidore, Julian de Guzman and Dwayne De Rosario representing Toronto FC legends. Tickets<\/a> to this one-night only showcase are still on sale starting at $39. This is also an awesome way to kick off the love for the game ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.\u00a0<\/p>\n Read More<\/p>\n Departure Festival\u00a0<\/p>\n Location: Various locations<\/p>\n Toronto\u2019s city-wide Departure Festival<\/a> closes out this weekend with music showcases, panels, film screenings, and cultural programming across downtown venues. Some events to look out at this weekend include a SiriusXM Spotlight Series on Canadian country music artist Sacha<\/a>, as well as the screening of Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience<\/a>, an epic concert film featuring the global K-Pop sensation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Toronto Bird Show<\/p>\n Location: The Circus Fix, 17 Carlaw Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n Calling all the bird enthusiasts! Canada\u2019s only travelling large performing parrot show perches in Toronto this Saturday.\u00a0<\/p>\n This all ages show features parrots performing talking, dancing and flying tricks, colourful Macaws, dancing Moluccan cockatoos, talking Amazon parrots, intelligent African greys and so much more. Tickets<\/a> are on sale for $38 for adults, and around $32 for children.\u00a0<\/p>\n Asian Heritage Month Celebration<\/p>\n Location: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.<\/p>\n The Welcome Market is spotlighting Asian-owned businesses, food vendors, artists, and creators to celebrate\u00a0 Asian Heritage Month. For two days, visitors can expect over 95 local vendors offering everything from food to vintage to art, a stamp station, a beer garden and more than 16 live performances. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n Toronto Flower Market\u00a0<\/p>\n Location: 1001 Queen St W.\u00a0<\/p>\n One of the city\u2019s prettiest spring traditions returns with locally grown blooms. Roses, peonies or tulips? The Toronto Flower Market<\/a> has it all! Founded in May 2013, it is the city\u2019s first outdoor flower market that supports Ontario grown flowers and plants. Admission is free.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mother\u2019s Day at the Garden<\/p>\n Location: Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. E.<\/p>\n This Mother\u2019s Day, celebrate the special woman in your life with a day surrounded by spring beauty at the Toronto Botanical Garden. On Sunday, the Mother\u2019s Day Marketplace<\/a> features over 50 local sustainable vendors offering everything from handcrafted goods to eco-conscious gifts. Admission is free and the market is open from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n Mother\u2019s Day Food Tour<\/p>\n Location: Kensington Market<\/p>\n