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
10:00Visit The Village at Black Creek
1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Sir Adam Beck Park
55, Toronto, ON
Free
12:30Lunch at Ragu Scratch Pasta
934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Albion Pool & Health Club
Albion Road, Toronto, ON M9V 1B3
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Empress Walk
Empress Avenue, Toronto, ON M2N 6Z7
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Catch a show at Kingsway Theatre
3030 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M8X 2E6
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Jodie's Restaurant
331 Horner Avenue, Toronto, ON M8W 1Z5
$20–40 (estimate)
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
10:00Visit Design Exchange
234 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5K 1B2
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Queensway Park
Etobicoke, Toronto, ON M8Z 3Z3
Free
12:30Lunch at Jodie's Restaurant
331 Horner Avenue, Toronto, ON M8W 1Z5
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at L'Amoreaux Fieldhouse
Silver Springs Boulevard, Toronto, ON M1V 1G6
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse East York Town Centre
45 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4H 1B7
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Woodside Cinemas
Sandhurst Circle, Toronto, ON M1V 1C7
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Paramount Fine Foods
1585 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 5K8
$20–40 (estimate)
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
10:00Visit Museum of Television
Liberty Street, Toronto, ON M6K 3L7
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Capri Park
596, Toronto, ON
Free
12:30Lunch at Speed Roll & Thai
3106 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M8V 1L2
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at The Ballroom Bowl
1 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 2G4
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Oriole Community Centre
Don Mills Road West, Toronto, ON M2J 3B8
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Sunset Market Place
1586 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1E5
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Cactus Club Cafe
The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Y 3Y2
$20–40 (estimate)
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.
Visit Cloverdale Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
Free85, Toronto, ON
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
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
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
Snack stop at Tim Hortons
A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.
Ragu Scratch Pasta934 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1P3
Jodie's Restaurant331 Horner Avenue, Toronto, ON M8W 1Z5
Paramount Fine Foods1585 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 5K8
Speed Roll & Thai3106 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, ON M8V 1L2
Cactus Club CafeThe Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Y 3Y2
StarbucksThe Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 6C4
Buno Giorno Caffe & Panini1134 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 0G6
Bars and nightlife (21+)
Brickyard BBQ & Bar/eZone Tap & GrillNorth Queen Street, Toronto, ON M8Z 2E2
The Markland Restaurant & Pub666 Burnhamthorpe Road, Toronto, ON M9C 3P4
Mike & Matt's Wingporium Sports Bar1000 Islington Avenue, Toronto, ON M8Z 4R2
Rockpile Bar & Nightclub5555A Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M9B 1B8
Mundo Sports Bar LoungeHasbrooke Drive, Toronto, ON M9L 1A1
George's Bar and RestaurantWeston Road, Toronto, ON M9M 2C7
King George's ArmsMeadowacres Drive, Toronto, ON M1T 1A1
Adam's RibThe Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1V1
Sights
The Village at Black Creek1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3
Sculptor's Cabin67 Toynbee Trail, Toronto, ON M1E 1M9
Design Exchange234 Bay Street, Toronto, ON M5K 1B2
Toronto's First Post Office260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto, ON M5A 1N0
Deaf Culture CentreGristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 2Y2
Museum of TelevisionLiberty Street, Toronto, ON M6K 3L7
Lambton House4066 Old Dundas Street, Toronto, ON M6S 2R5
Twiga ZoomoDavid C. Onley Trail, Toronto, ON M1B 5K7
Parks and outdoor spots
Sir Adam Beck Park55, Toronto, ON
Cloverdale Park85, Toronto, ON
Queensway ParkEtobicoke, Toronto, ON M8Z 3Z3
Leavenworth Parkette20, Toronto, ON
Queensland ParkEtobicoke, Toronto, ON
Capri Park596, Toronto, ON
Hartfield Court ParketteEtobicoke, Toronto, ON
Princess Anne ParkEtobicoke, Toronto, ON
Game spots
Kingsway Theatre3030 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M8X 2E6
Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk5095 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2N 6Z4
Woodside CinemasSandhurst Circle, Toronto, ON M1V 1C7
Cineplex Cinemas Scarborough300 Borough Drive, Toronto, ON M1P 4P5
Cineplex Cinemas Yorkdale3401 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON M6A 2T9
The Ballroom Bowl1 Bloor Street East, Toronto, ON M4W 2G4
Cineplex Odeon Eglinton Town Centre Cinemas22 Lebovic Avenue, Toronto, ON M1L 4V9
Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M5S 1X5
Sports venues
Albion Pool & Health ClubAlbion Road, Toronto, ON M9V 1B3
Tidal Crossfit1919 Leslie Street, Toronto, ON M3B 2M3
L'Amoreaux FieldhouseSilver Springs Boulevard, Toronto, ON M1V 1G6
Olympian School of Swimming (Warden Location)2541 Warden Avenue, Toronto, ON M1W 2H5
Oriole Community CentreDon Mills Road West, Toronto, ON M2J 3B8
Toronto Top Team Martial Arts & Fitness777 Warden Avenue, Toronto, ON M1L 4C3
Birchmount Public Swimming PoolBirchmount Road, Toronto, ON M1N 3J6
Fitness Connection900 Don Mills Road, Toronto, ON M3C 1V7
Places to shop
Empress WalkEmpress Avenue, Toronto, ON M2N 6Z7
CF Fairview Mall1800 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON M6K 0G1
East York Town Centre45 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, ON M4H 1B7
Dufferin Mall900 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON M6H 4B3
CF Toronto Eaton Centre220 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1
Sunset Market Place1586 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4L 1E5
Centerpoint Mall6464 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M2M 3X4
Kipling-Queensway Mall1255 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 5A8
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.