We know that the Eras Tour is swooping into Toronto this November and Swifties from all over the world are looking for Swiftie experiences in Toronto. I’ve received a few emails from families visiting Toronto looking for Swiftie themed Toronto weekend ideas so I’ve put together my recommendations. If you’re visiting our current hometown with a tween looking for a Taylor Swift experience in Toronto, perhaps they’ll find some ideas here!
Taylor Swift Experiences in Toronto for Tweens
Swiftmas arrives in Toronto to lead the way this holiday season and we’ve got some ideas to help you plan a Taylor Swift Toronto weekend. So pack those bracelets and sequin dresses, even if you didn’t snag some of those treasured Toronto Eras tour tickets, because there’s plenty of ways to celebrate TS as you explore Toronto with your tween. Toronto is so excited to welcome Swifties that the city is designating the path between Nathan Phillips Square and the arena as “Taylor Swift Way” for the month of November. We’re even giving the Rogers Centre a new address for the month- “1 Taylor Swift Way”. Alright you brave folks descending upon Toronto with a Swiftie tween in tow – shake it off and have a blast!
Welcome to TAYronto y’all!
Fun Activities for Swiftie Tweens in Toronto
If you’re entertaining a tween then this Toronto Taylor’s Version should suit your Swiftie’s needs. I certainly believe these Taylor Swift themed experiences will put a smile on your grumpy tween’s face.
- It’s definitely time to get Red-y! Start your Toronto Swiftie vacation by heading to Lip Lab and designing a red lipstick with your tween.
- Get glammed up at the Glama Gal studio in Ajax (this is NOT in the downtown Toronto area). Tweens can enjoy a mocktail, an ERAS themed manicure, glam make up, bejewelled hair, decorate your own t-shirt and make a friendship bracelet for $85.
- Design your own fancy bracelets at Spark Studio. This is for an upscale bonding experience and not one of those swapping sessions, okay?
- Duet like a Taylor Collab by booking a private Karaoke room at Bar + Karaoke (all ages until 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays when it’s 19+).
- Decode the Easter Eggs at this Swiftie Escape Room in Toronto – Can You Crack the Swift Code?
- Slay like Tay and pick up some finishing touches for your era-inspired look by shopping for sequins, boas and more in Kensington Market or Queen West.
- Head to record stores like Sonic Boom or Rotate This to find Taylor’s albums on vinyl-either for decorating your tween’s room or for pure listening pleasure!
BONUS : Keep an eye out for the bidding process that will take place at the end of Taylor mania in Toronto. Remember those special city signs I mentioned? Not only is Rogers paying for all of the temporary renaming of the signs, but they will also auctioned off the signs and the money will be donated to Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank. Maybe bid on a sign? It’ll be a great Christmas gift!
Click here for the best places to eat near the Rogers Centre.
Looking for things to do in Toronto with tweens? I got you!
Taylor’s Toronto Version | Swiftie Events in Toronto
Just turn up in your best Taylor inspired outfit and you’ll fit right in at these Taylor Swift themed events taking place in November – and yes they all allow tweens as well! Buy your tickets early because these Toronto Taylor Swift events will sell out!
- Nov 8-24 – Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Making Workshop. If you want to partake in a marathon bracelet making session (all supplies are provided), this is it. You can make as many as you want during the 2 hour event and there’s refreshments served too! I like that they have multiple daily time slots.
- Nov 8-29 –Original Genes TSwift Paint Studio at Stackt. This art studio has scheduled classes and drop in style offers as well. Paint a tote bag during the $50 drop in sessions (you can bring your own denim jacket and paint to too) or you can turn up for “Eras Mirror ball painting” or “CHAMPAGNE PROBLEMS” sessions. They are also hosting a livestream of the concert so you can paint the night away with other Swifties.
- Nov 12 – Bata Shoe Museum’s Taylor Swift Fan Night. From 7 to 10 p.m. guests are invited to dance the night away with a one-of-a-kind video dance party. There’s going to be friendship bracelet making, light snacks and photo stations as well.
- Nov 12 – TriviÀ La Carte: Taylor Swift. From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. it’s your tween’s time to see how well they know Tay Tay during this Swiftie trivia at Toronto’s Chefs Hall. Not only can you get dinner and some mocktails (and cocktails for the parents), you can try to win some fun prizes too!
- Nov 13 –Bejeweled Paint Pouring – CREATE YOUR ERA. From 7 to 9 p.m. you and your tween can participate in paint pouring Taylor Swift Style, get Bejeweled and make a DIY Bracelet at this Danforth art studio. Admittedly Fresh Paint Studio + Cafe Toronto is away from the core downtown area but easily accessible by subway.
- Nov 14-16 AND Nov 12-23- Toronto’s Version: Taylgate ‘24 . From 1 to 11 p.m. fans are invited to get their make up done, create bracelets, buy merch and dance away at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s North Building . I love that there’s a waiting lounge for parents at this ultimate Taylor Swift party in Toronto.
- November 14, 15, and 21-23- Cake Decorating Taylor Swift’s “Blank Space” Cake at Le Dolci. This 2 hour cake decorating class is perfect for absolute beginners to recreate the heart-shaped cake from Taylor’s iconic Blank Space music video. Learn how to fill and stack a cake, how to use specialized tools, and decorate with buttercream. You’ll leave with a completed vanilla cake, ready for you to indulge in post-concert. Tickets are $139.
- Nov 14-23 – Rec Room Concert Party. Even if you don’t have tickets to the concert, you can belt your heart out here. All-ages tickets are $25 and ALL AGES time slots are 11am – 2 pm, 3pm – 6 pm, 7 – 10 pm. Admission includes 2 friendship bracelets, themed photo ops, glam shop, bracelet making shop & DJ. It turns into 19+ after 11 p.m. and has a live band.
- Nov 14-23 – Toronto aERAS tour with Grayline bus company. The bus tour starts at 8:30 a.m. and takes you around Toronto. You will receive a welcome gift, a Taylor-themed “Red” velvet cake pops (peanut-free and vegan options available), embarks on a Swiftie themed scavenger hunt and strike a pose at iconic spots during the interactive 3-hour Toronto city tour.
- Nov 15 and 22 – Partay at the Square. From 1 – 6 p.m. Swifties can pop into Yonge-Dundas square/Sankofa Square for an unforgettable sing-along (you will karaoke with Taylor Swift’s biggest fans). There’s also going to be hands-on crafts, including making friendship bracelets and designing your own tote bag. You can capture fun memories at the 360 Photo Booth and explore the interactive displays!
Where to stay during the Toronto Eras Tour?
By now you already know that the hotel prices in Toronto are ridonculous during the month of November. Like crazy insane-Expedia.ca says room nights went up by 8 THOUSAND %! That said, I’ve heard from many hotel contacts that the hotels aren’t sold out and they’re hoping people will book rooms closer to date. You definitely want to stay close by to the Rogers Centre or within walking distance to a subway station because traffic will be insane as usual. The most “Taylor” hotel is the One Michelin Key Bisha where their Taylor suite will feature visuals from her albums, custom friendship bracelets, a curated Taylor playlist and a bottle of Prosecco. Apparently all seven floors will be Eras inspired as the tour date approaches. When I did a quick search it was $5000+ per night for the Taylor Suite.
The Chelsea Hotel is a 20 minute walk from the Rogers Centre and is offering a discount the earlier you book!
- Book 7 – 30 days out get 15% off
- Book 31 – 60 days out get 20% off
Sign up for their free Brilliant rewards program and it’s even cheaper (still intense though). I found rooms for just under $1000 per night.
Personally, I’d look at alternative options for this time. Call those Toronto friends and bunker down on their couch or check out a
HomeExchange (you can also read about our past home exchange experiences). Decorate the room with some disco balls, star confetti and fluffy pillows to create your own Taylor themed pop-room no matter where you stay! Here’s some ideas for inspiration!
