This weekend is an international holiday — 420 day! Popular among those who love to live the high life, with the legalization of cannabis in Canada, there’s even more to celebrate this weekend. If you’re looking to be among buds for this momentous holiday, try one of these themed events in Toronto.
Join a 420 wellness run
If you don’t let your cannabis habits get in the way of a good run, join in on a 420 Wellness Run on Saturday to celebrate 420 in a way that brings together the health and wellness communities. As you might have guessed, the run will be 4.20 km, and the 19+ event includes a mix and mingle and team stretch — plus a 420 recovery session.
Have a 420 paint and sesh
If you find smoking up helps get your best creative juices flowing, join High Maintenance on Saturday for a a 420 Paint & Sesh. With a variety of plant products on offer, you can try out something new while immersing yourself in your creative energy and crafting your best painting yet.
Have a laugh at the Cannabis Comedy Festival
If you’re big on comedy and would love to have a festival experience with a 420 twist, head to the Cannabis Comedy Festival at Mystic Tea House. Featuring a “secret” lineup of some of the city’s top comedians, music, drinks and plenty of prizes, the event reminds visitors not to forget to BYOB (bring your own bud).
Get your mind blown at a 420 magic showÂ
Things will be getting trippy at Smokus Pocus: A 420 Magic Show on April 26! Whether you head in stoned or sober, two-time Canadian Magic Champion Eric Leclerc will be pulling out all the stops (and the tricks) to give you an amazing show at the Spadina Theatre.Â
Have a ball at this 420 house party
On Saturday, get buzzed at Smoked.TO’s House Party, a one-night-only extravaganza featuring DJ Ace Dillinger, artist Jordior, DJ Donny Vega and artist ditto daark. Partygoers will enjoy infused food, treats and goodies and will be a night to remember.
Chill out at a 420 patio partyÂ
If your idea of a 420 event is lighting up, lying back and taking in the nice weather, Green Merchant Danforth’s 42024 Patio Party might be the place for you. The shop’s back patio will be hosting a drop-in event all afternoon featuring free pizza, snacks, beverages, giveaways and plenty of good vibes.
Celebrate 420 day with an infamous film
Revue Cinema is getting in on the 420 fun this year with a Saturday screening of a film that will begin right at 4:20 p.m. The Revue will be screening Reefer Madness, a movie all about the effects of drugs — specifically cannabis — on high school students, to increasingly dramatic and devastating effect. Don’t miss the themed pre-show before the film begins!
Join a 420 rally at Yonge-Dundas Square
The massive annual 420 celebration is back! Bring your friends and head to Yonge-Dundas Square for a massive smoke-out that is always plenty of fun and full of people looking to end the week on a high note.
