Toronto’s May Events Guide: Weekend Kickoff and Big Dates Ahead

Overview

• The Contact Photography Festival, which runs May 1–31, brings exhibitions and public art to venues and streets across the city.
• The Toronto Tattoo Show/NIX opened Friday at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for its 26th year with tickets and walk-in appointments.
• WWF-Canada’s CN Tower Climb for Nature spans Saturday and Sunday, with Saturday sold out and Sunday registration still open on the WWF site.
• The Toronto Marathon on Sunday features 5K, 10K, half and full races, giving spectators many spots along the route to cheer runners.
• Sunday also brings Canada’s Wonderland opening day and a Toronto Marlies playoff game against Laval, with seats available to support the home team.