Happy New Year Toronto! Start off the new year by saving money and having a great time. Here are the best free things to do in January.

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1. New Year's Skating Parties

Join the Mayor and Members of Toronto City Council in skating into the new year, featuring music, free hot chocolate, fun activities, and free skates (where possible).

Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out

When: January 5th, 2025

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2. 5th Annual Window Wonderland

Enjoy a magical urban art walk in the Junction! It will feature 20 spectacular augmented reality window installations and ten murals, designed by local and international artists. 

Where: The Junction BIA

When: Until January 31st, 2025

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3. Winter Skating at The Bentway

Enjoy ice skating under the Gardiner on a 220m outdoor figure eight skate trail. You can also enjoy a free hot chocolate every Monday evening and free skate rentals every Thursday evening.

Where: The Bentway Skate Trail (250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto, ON)

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4. DesignTO Festival

For 10 days, the DesignTO Festival celebrates design as a multidisciplinary form of creative thinking and making. The exhibits are all throughout downtown Toronto and many of them are free.

Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out

When: January 24th to February 5th, 2025

5. Skating at Nathan Phillips Square

Skate in front of City Hall and the iconic Toronto sign. This is one of Toronto’s most celebrated attractions and a quintessential experience. You can bring your own skates or rent them for $15. 

Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)

When: Until March 2025

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6. Visit Allan Gardens

Check out this beautiful indoor garden right in downtown Toronto. This indoor botanical garden features five greenhouses including unusual cacti, tropical plants, a koi pond, and more.

Where: 160 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2E5

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7. TD Union Winter Roller Express

Head over to Union Station and test your roller skating skills at this pop-up. You can also check out their Union Beats Skate Nights and 19+ Winter Mixers. If you don't know how to skate, don't worry because they have free lessons on Tuesdays and Sundays. 

Where: Union Station (55 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6)

When: Until February 2nd, 2025

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8. ROM Third Tuesday Nights Free

Discover the wonders of the Royal Ontario Museum for free on the third Tuesday of every month. Gain access to most galleries and enjoy live performances from local community partners. Arrive early—tickets are first come, first served, and no pre-booking is available.

Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6)

When: January 21st, 2025 (4:30 pm - 8:30 pm)

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