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As we prepare to enjoy the Easter long weekend, there’s a chance part of it will be soggy thanks to a weather system that’s forecast to bring rain.

Environment Canada meteorologists say there’s a 70 per-cent chance of rain on Friday and a 60 per cent chance of rain on Saturday. Sunday is expected to have a mix of sun and cloud. Meanwhile, there’s a small chance of showers on Monday too.

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, several Easter-related events are being held. Click here for more.

Here’s a list of what’s open and closed in the Toronto area on Good Friday and Easter Sunday:

Attractions

Art Gallery of Ontario: Open between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Casa Loma: Open between 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

CN Tower: Open between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m.

Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada: Open between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m.

Royal Ontario Museum: Open between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Toronto Zoo: Open between 9:30 and 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, open between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Monday

Groceries and LCBO

Most big-chain grocery stores will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday, but some select locations will be open. Check with your local grocer for hours of operation.

LCBO and Beer stores will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Malls

Dufferin Mall: Closed Friday and Monday

CF Fairview Mall: Closed Friday and Monday

Scarborough Town Centre: Closed Friday and Monday

CF Sherway Gardens: Closed Friday and Monday

CF Shops at Don Mills: Closed Friday and Monday

CF Toronto Eaton Centre: Open Friday between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., open Sunday between 12 and 5 p.m.

Yorkdale: Closed on Friday and Sunday, certain restaurants and Cineplex will be open

Transit

TTC: Holiday schedule

GO Transit: Holiday schedule

Services

Most banks will be closed on Friday and Sunday.

There will be no Canada Post collection or delivery on Friday or Monday.

Government offices will be closed on Friday and Monday.

Toronto Public Library branches will be closed.

With files from Patricia D’Cunha