Things to do with friends in Toronto, ON

What are fun things to do with friends in Toronto?

We checked 56 real places in Toronto, ON from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.

Last updated 2026-10-14

We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Toronto, from OpenStreetMap map data.

Three ready-made day plans

Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.

Plan A

The Village at Black Creek to Brickyard BBQ & Bar/eZone Tap & Grill

Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit The Village at Black Creek

    1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Sir Adam Beck Park

    55, Toronto, ON

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Ragu Scratch Pasta

    934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at Albion Pool & Health Club

    Albion Road, Toronto, ON M9V 1B3

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse Empress Walk

    Empress Avenue, Toronto, ON M2N 6Z7

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Catch a show at Kingsway Theatre

    3030 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M8X 2E6

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Jodie's Restaurant

    331 Horner Avenue, Toronto, ON M8W 1Z5

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Brickyard BBQ & Bar/eZone Tap & Grill

    North Queen Street, Toronto, ON M8Z 2E2

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan B

Design Exchange to Mike & Matt's Wingporium Sports Bar

A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Design Exchange

    234 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5K 1B2

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Queensway Park

    Etobicoke, Toronto, ON M8Z 3Z3

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Jodie's Restaurant

    331 Horner Avenue, Toronto, ON M8W 1Z5

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Get active at L'Amoreaux Fieldhouse

    Silver Springs Boulevard, Toronto, ON M1V 1G6

    $10–25 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Browse East York Town Centre

    45 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4H 1B7

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Watch a movie at Woodside Cinemas

    Sandhurst Circle, Toronto, ON M1V 1C7

    $15–30 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Paramount Fine Foods

    1585 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 5K8

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at Mike & Matt's Wingporium Sports Bar

    1000 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 4R2

    $12–30 (estimate)
Plan C

Museum of Television to George's Bar and Restaurant

High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.

Estimated total per person: $69–210

  1. 10:00Visit Museum of Television

    Liberty Street, Toronto, ON M6K 3L7

    Free to $25 (estimate)
  2. 11:00Explore Capri Park

    596, Toronto, ON

    Free
  3. 12:30Lunch at Speed Roll & Thai

    3106 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M8V 1L2

    $12–20 (estimate)
  4. 14:00Play at The Ballroom Bowl

    1 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 2G4

    $15–30 (estimate)
  5. 15:00Get active at Oriole Community Centre

    Don Mills Road West, Toronto, ON M2J 3B8

    $10–25 (estimate)
  6. 16:00Browse Sunset Market Place

    1586 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1E5

    Free to $40 (estimate)
  7. 18:30Dinner at Cactus Club Cafe

    The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Y 3Y2

    $20–40 (estimate)
  8. 20:30Drinks at George's Bar and Restaurant

    Weston Road, Toronto, ON M9M 2C7

    $12–30 (estimate)

Family friendly things to do in Toronto

Real places in Toronto for a day out with kids.

  1. Visit Cloverdale Park

    Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.

    Free85, Toronto, ON
  2. Eat at Ragu Scratch Pasta

    A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.

    $12–20 (estimate)934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3
  3. Go to The Ballroom Bowl

    Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)1 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 2G4
  4. Go to Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk

    Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.

    $15–30 (estimate)5095 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6Z4
  5. Snack stop at Tim Hortons

    A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.

    $8–18 (estimate)Brown's Line, Toronto, ON M8W 2H7

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Date night ideas in Toronto

Real places in Toronto for two people, with a rough cost per person.

  1. Coffee at Starbucks

    Short, cheap, and easy to make longer if it goes well.

    $8–18 (estimate)The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 6C4
  2. Walk through Leavenworth Parkette

    Free, and easy to talk while you walk side by side.

    Free20, Toronto, ON
  3. Look around Museum of Television

    Something to look at together, so there is always something to talk about.

    Free to $25 (estimate)Liberty Street, Toronto, ON M6K 3L7
  4. Play a round at The Ballroom Bowl

    Something to do together, so you are not just making small talk across a table.

    $15–30 (estimate)1 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 2G4
  5. Dinner at Ragu Scratch Pasta

    Pick a table where you can talk, and share a few dishes if you both like that.

    $20–40 (estimate)934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3
  6. Drinks at The Markland Restaurant & Pub (21+)

    One drink, then decide together if the night keeps going.

    $12–30 (estimate)666 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON M9C 3P4

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Things to do with a large group in Toronto

Real places in Toronto for a group of 10 or more people.

  1. Bowling at The Ballroom Bowl

    Teams take turns, so everyone stays in the game. Book lanes ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)1 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 2G4
  2. Play at Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough

    Ask about group rates and book ahead before you go.

    $15–30 (estimate)300 Borough Drive, Toronto, ON M1P 4P5
  3. Park time at Queensland Park

    Bring a ball, a frisbee or lawn games. Free, and easy to split into smaller groups.

    FreeEtobicoke, Toronto, ON
  4. Dinner at Ragu Scratch Pasta

    Book ahead for a big table, and ask if they can seat your group together.

    $20–40 (estimate)934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3
  5. Drinks at Rockpile Bar & Nightclub (21+)

    Only for groups where everyone is 21+. Ask about a reserved table for a big party.

    $12–30 (estimate)5555A Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M9B 1B8

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Weekend in Toronto with friends

A two-day plan of real places in Toronto, from Saturday morning to Sunday afternoon.

  1. Saturday morning: Sculptor's Cabin

    Start the day with a museum, gallery or other sight. Check opening days before you go.

    Free to $25 (estimate)67 Toynbee Trail, Toronto, ON M1E 1M9
  2. Saturday lunch: Ragu Scratch Pasta

    Sit down together for lunch. Book ahead if the group is big.

    $12–20 (estimate)934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3
  3. Saturday afternoon: Hartfield Court Parkette

    Free, and easy to split up and meet again. Good for a walk between stops.

    FreeEtobicoke, Toronto, ON
  4. Saturday night: Mundo Sports Bar Lounge (21+)

    A drink or two to end the day. Everyone needs to be 21 or older.

    $12–30 (estimate)Hasbrooke Drive, Toronto, ON M9L 1A1
  5. Sunday morning: coffee at Buno Giorno Caffe & Panini

    A slow start for the last day. Quick, cheap, and easy to fit a group in.

    $8–18 (estimate)1134 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 0G6
  6. Sunday afternoon: Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale

    Bowling, an arcade or a movie. Something to do together before heading home.

    $15–30 (estimate)3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON M6A 2T9

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Birthday ideas for adults in Toronto

Real places in Toronto for a birthday the whole group will show up for.

  1. Birthday dinner at Ragu Scratch Pasta

    Book a table for the whole group and let the birthday person order first.

    $20–40 (estimate)934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3
  2. Play at Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas

    Something to do together beats only sitting and talking. Book ahead for a big group.

    $15–30 (estimate)22 Lebovic Avenue, Toronto, ON M1L 4V9
  3. Drinks at King George's Arms (21+)

    Finish the night with a round on the group for the birthday person.

    $12–30 (estimate)Meadowacres Drive, Toronto, ON M1T 1A1
  4. Visit Toronto's First Post Office

    A low-key daytime start before dinner, good for a smaller group.

    Free to $25 (estimate)260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1N0
  5. Picnic at Princess Anne Park

    Bring a cake and some snacks. Free, and nobody has to shout over music.

    FreeEtobicoke, Toronto, ON

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Things to do with friends under 21 in Toronto

Real places in Toronto for a group where some friends are under 21.

  1. Play at The Ballroom Bowl

    Games or fun for the group. Call ahead if the group is big.

    $15–30 (estimate)1 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 2G4
  2. See a movie at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

    Check showtimes first, and pick a film the whole group can agree on.

    $15–30 (estimate)506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1X5
  3. Get active at Olympian School of Swimming (Warden Location)

    Play, swim or work out together. Some places need a pass or booking, so call first.

    $10–25 (estimate)2541 Warden Avenue, Toronto, ON M1W 2H5
  4. Coffee or a snack at Tim Hortons

    A cheap place to sit and hang out. Order something small and stay a while.

    $8–18 (estimate)Brown's Line, Toronto, ON M8W 2H7
  5. Eat at Ragu Scratch Pasta

    Order a few dishes to share to keep the bill down. Check the menu online first.

    $12–20 (estimate)934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3
  6. Hang out at Sir Adam Beck Park

    Free to visit. Bring a ball or a frisbee if you want to play.

    Free55, Toronto, ON

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Places in Toronto

Places to eat

Bars and nightlife (21+)

Sights

Parks and outdoor spots

Game spots

Sports venues

Places to shop

How much does a day out with friends cost in Toronto?

Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Toronto costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What can a group do in Toronto for free?

Free places on our list include Sir Adam Beck Park, Cloverdale Park and Queensway Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.

Where can friends eat in Toronto?

Good places to start are Tim Hortons, Ragu Scratch Pasta and Jodie's Restaurant. The day plans above include food stops from this list.

What is there to see in Toronto?

Sights on our list include The Village at Black Creek, Sculptor's Cabin and Design Exchange. The full list is in the places section below.

What are good things to do with kids in Toronto?

Try visit Cloverdale Park, eat at Ragu Scratch Pasta and go to The Ballroom Bowl. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good date night ideas in Toronto?

Try coffee at Starbucks, walk through Leavenworth Parkette and look around Museum of Television. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.

What are good things to do with a large group in Toronto?

Try bowling at The Ballroom Bowl, play at Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough and park time at Queensland Park. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.

What can friends do on a weekend in Toronto?

Try saturday morning: Sculptor's Cabin, saturday lunch: Ragu Scratch Pasta and saturday afternoon: Hartfield Court Parkette. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What are good birthday ideas for adults in Toronto?

Try birthday dinner at Ragu Scratch Pasta, play at Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas and drinks at King George's Arms (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.

What can friends under 21 do together in Toronto?

Try play at The Ballroom Bowl, see a movie at Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema and get active at Olympian School of Swimming (Warden Location). Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.

Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Toronto?

Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.

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