Just because you don’t have tickets, doesn’t mean you can’t take in the Blue Jays with your fellow fans.
Many restaurants and bars in the city are advertising watch parties, but CBC Toronto put together a list of public spaces hosting watch parties for the Jays this weekend — to expand your options.
Nathan Phillips Square
The City of Toronto is hosting free viewing parties outside in Nathan Phillips Square. The event will feature a DJ and Blue Jays trivia between innings. Fans are encouraged to wear jerseys, bring their own blanket and chairs and snacks. The Toronto sign will glow in blue and white.
Where: 100 Queen St. W.
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m.
The City of Toronto is hosting free viewing parties outside in Nathan Phillips Square. (Patrick Morrell/CBC)
Aga Khan Park
For those in the city’s northeast end, free outdoor screenings of this weekend’s games are taking place at Aga Khan Park, adjacent to the Aga Khan Museum. Games will be projected on the outer wall of the museum.
Visitors are asked to dress warmly and bring their own chairs and snacks.
Where: 77 Wynford Dr.
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m.
University of Toronto
U of T’s downtown campus is hosting a large outdoor watch party. All games will be streamed on a large LED screen, just across from Convocation Hall. Partygoers can bring their own blankets and chairs, but seating will be on a first-come basis. Fans are encouraged to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages, but they will also be available for purchase.
This event is rain or shine.
Where: King’s College Circle, 31 King’s College Circle
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m.
U of T’s downtown campus is hosting a large outdoor watch party at King’s College Circle, across from Convocation Hall. (Patrick Morrell/CBC)
RendezViews
For the downtown crowd, outdoor patio RendezViews is hosting watch parties for both weekend games. First come, first served basis. The space features a large outdoor screen, fire pits on the lawn and grab-and-go game day eats for purchase.
Where: 229 Richmond St. W.
When: Friday and Saturday, doors open at 7 p.m., game starts at 8 p.m.
City of Markham
Markham residents don’t need to travel south if they want to take in the Blue Jays fanfare. The municipality is hosting a watch party in the atrium of the Aaniin Community Centre. Fans are encouraged to dress in full Jays attire.
Where: 5565 14th Ave. in Markham
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m.
Celebration Square
Mississauga is transforming their Celebration Square into “The Bird’s Nest,” which will act as a hub for fans to come together while they cheer on the Jays. Food trucks will be on site.
Where: 300 City Centre Dr.
When: Friday and Saturday, pregame coverage begins at 7 p.m., game starts at 8 p.m.
City of Brampton
The city is hosting watch parties at Garden Square downtown, near Queen and Main streets, this weekend. Seating is limited, so visitors are being asked to bring their own chairs.
Where: Garden Square, 12 Main St. N. in Brampton
When: Friday and Saturday, starting at 8 p.m.
Ajax city council
Ever wanted to be inside town hall? The City of Ajax will let you do that with their watch parties happening inside council chambers. Light refreshments will also be available.
Where: Ajax Town Hall, 65 Harwood Ave.
When: Friday and Saturday, doors open at 7:30 p.m., game starts at 8 p.m.
