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There are a lot of fun and free things happening in Toronto this week that you should know about. Here are 10 of the best free things to do in Toronto.
1. Go Ice Skating
There are a ton of free outdoor skating rinks that you need to take advantage of this week. The Bentway, Evergreen Brick Works, Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square and more will be having free outdoor skating for the public to enjoy. Click here for the full list.
2. TD Union Winter Roller Express
Roller skate for free in the heart of downtown Toronto. Enjoy 5,500 sq ft of skating surface that’s animated with lights for a fun retro experience. There will be free skate lessons, Union Beats DJ skate nights on Fridays, exclusive Beats & Boogie 19+ skate nights, immersive activities, activations, and more. You can bring your own skates and free skate rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: Union Station (55 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6)
When: Until February 4th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. Free Wednesday Nights at AGA Khan Museum
AGA Khan Museum offers free admission on Wednesday nights from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Explore all the beautiful pieces of art and pieces of history in this museum. Don't forget to grab your ticket, as there are limited tickets available starting at 9 AM each Wednesday.
Where: 77 Wynford Dr, North York, ON M3C 1K1
When: December 13th, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
4. CF Holiday Music at Toronto Eaton Centre
Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at CF Toronto Eaton Centre. Enjoy live musical performances of some of your fav holiday tunes performed by a lineup of talented artists. This week's performances will be from The Salvation Army Brass Quartet, Candy Cane Carolers, Singing Out Choir and Sarina Haggerty.
Where: Toronto Eaton Centre (220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1)
When: Until December 23rd, 2023 (Friday-Sunday)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
5. Enjoy, It's From Europe!
Head over to stackt market for the Enjoy, It's From Europe event. At this week-long event, you'll get to sample authentic products from different countries across the European Union. Don't forget to register for one of the Charcuterie Board Workshops!
Where: stackt market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)
When: December 12th-17th, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
6. Distillery Winter Village
The Distillery District will be filled with thousands of lights, festive displays, live music, a candy cane forest, vendor cabins, holiday photo ops, and the famous Christmas tree. If you want to experience the Distillery Winter Village for free, you can! This week, you can enter for free on Mondays to Thursdays or Fridays to Sundays before 4 pm. Ticketing schedules are subjected to change, so make sure you check out their website.
Where: Distillery District (55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: Free-$$
Category: Family-friendly
7. Toronto Gingerbread Festival
The Gingerbread Festival is happening across 3 event sites located centrally at Yonge + St. Clair and is packed with gingerbread-inspired activities for guests of all ages.
Where: Yonge + St. Clair
When: Until December 18th, 2023
Price: Free admission-$$
Category: Family-friendly
8. Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market
Head over to the Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market for some holiday shopping. This eco-minded, nature-inspired, relaxed shopping experience offers free admission to the public and features over 100 local vendors!
Where: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2)
When: December 15th-17th, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
9. Mr.B's Christmas Sale
Stock up on gift sets from Laura Secord, candy, chocolates, and boots & slippers from Skechers, Cougar, Isotoner, and Totes.
Where: 1590 Matheson Blvd (Unit 16)
When: Until December 23rd, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Click here for more information.
10. Cavalcade of Lights
The Cavalcade of Lights is a fun and free event that you need check out. The event features captivating lighting installations that focus on light, lanterns, and fire. Throughout the season, you can enjoy ice skating and be mesmerized by the enchanting light displays in Nathan Phillips Square.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
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