With Easter long weekend approaching, there’s an abundance of gatherings happening in Toronto that will get you excited for upcoming springtime weather. Try hands-on eco-friendly activities that will have you looking forward to Earth Month, and other crafty events that may even satisfy your sweet tooth. Other highlights this week include theatre productions like Kainchee Lagaa + Jhooti: The Begging Brown Bitch Plays and The Moors, immersive art exhibitions, Hot Docs Author Talks with Kate Bowler’s new memoir, and a night celebrating art, music and culture from LUX Carnival.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Kainchee Lagaa + Jhooti: The Begging Brown Bitch Plays

A House of Beida and Buddies Co-Production brings Toronto Kainchee Lagaa + Jhooti: The Begging Brown Bitch Plays, a thought-provoking and dynamic production by Zaiba Baig, Peabody Award-winning co-creator of CBC/Max/Sphere Media’s Sort Of. Explore deception, desire, and family fractured by displacement in these two unflinching stories of Brown trans women caught between worlds. More info.

When: April 1-18

Where: Buddies in Bad Times Theatre

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Kate Bowler: Joyful, Anyway

Hot Docs presents a new Author Talks with bestselling Canadian author and Duke University professor Kate Bowler for her new book Joyful, Anyway. Join Bowler in a conversation on her profound memoir moderated by author and comedian Rick Mercer. After surviving a stage-four cancer diagnosis, Bowler takes readers along on her search for joy, taking an insightful tour through the questions that sit in the deepest parts of our souls. More info.

When: April 2

Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Arcadia Earth

Arcadia Earth is opening its doors all Easter long weekend with extended hours to give guests plenty of time to explore their immersive exhibits, one of them being the limited-time return of the previously sold-out Planetarium Experience: Forests. Guests can also enjoy free sustainable crafts daily in the Marketplace from 12:00pm-5:00pm. More info.

When: Apr 3-6 (Extended Hours)

Where: Arcadia Earth

 

 
 
 
 
 
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The Moors

Dora award-winning indie theatre company Riot King Art Market is presenting The Moors by playwright Jen Silverman. A dark comedy about love, desperation, and the dangerous results of yearning – drawing inspiration from classic Victorian Gothic novels by the Brontë sisters, but twisting the genre to become something weirder and wilder. The Moors is undeniably queer and unmistakably modern. More info.

When: April 3-19

Where: The Theatre Centre

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Quest XO Chocolate Easter Egg Painting

Quest XO’s annual Chocolate Easter Egg Painting event returns! This chocolate painting experience is a sweet hands-on activity where you can decorate your own edible masterpiece. Each guest receives a cute carton of 4 handcrafted chocolate eggs ready to be transformed into your own edible works of art using colourful cocoa butter paints and brushes. More info.

When: April 4

Where: Quest XO Chocolate

 

 
 
 
 
 
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ARTOPIA

If you’re craving energy and excitement, LUX Carnival’s Artopia is bringing a sneak peek into Toronto’s full-on carnival atmosphere. Toronto’s Carnival 2026 band launch invites you to explore beautiful costumes, live performances, exciting DJs and curated food and drinks. A perfect night out to get you excited for Toronto’s annual Carnival celebrations. More info.

When: April 4

Where: Nia Centre for the Arts

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Earth Month at Evergreen Brick Works

April kicks off Earth Month, and Evergreen Brick Works is hosting a series of events focused on sustainability, community, and reconnecting with nature. When visiting, take a look at their multiple art installations, self-guided audio tours, and their Evergreen Garden Market. This Sunday, join them for an abundance of workshops and activities including Egg Decorating with Natural Materials, Habitat Creation – Bee Hotels and Bird Houses, Bunny Mochi Making, and many more. More info.

When: April 5

Where: Evergreen Brick Works