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Discover free parades, festivals, art crawls, sports events, concerts, markets, museum days, and family-friendly fun happening across Toronto this March!
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1. St. Patrick’s Day Parade
A festive St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrating Irish heritage with colourful floats, marching bands, and lively performances through Toronto’s streets. The annual event brings together music, culture, and community spirit in one of the city’s most vibrant seasonal traditions.
Where: Start at St. George St and Bloor St W
When: March 15th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
2. City's 192nd Anniversary Festival
Celebrate Toronto’s 192nd birthday at Nathan Phillips Square with 120+ local vendors, diverse food, live performances, and the DK Skate Party presented by Mirvish Productions. The free, all-ages festival wraps up with a fireworks show lighting up the skyline at 9:00 pm.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St. W)
When: March 7th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
3. Sugar Shack
A sweet Canadian celebration of all things maple. Sugar Shack TO returns to Toronto’s waterfront at Harbourfront Centre for a festive March Break weekend. Expect interactive activities, live entertainment, maple-infused treats, and plenty of classic maple taffy.
Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W)
When: March 14th - 15th, 2026 (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
4. PF Pickup Hockey with Hockey Canada’s Natalie Spooner and Emma Maltais
Hit the rink for PF Pickup, a special outdoor ball hockey event hosted by Olympic & World Champions Natalie Spooner and Emma Maltais, alongside sports broadcaster Donnovan Bennett. All skill levels are welcome to run drills, learn pro fitness and recovery tips, win Planet Fitness prizes, and bring the energy on and off the rink.
Where: Planet Fitness (444 Yonge St.)
When: March 4th, 2026 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
5. International Women's Day March
Toronto’s International Women’s Day march and rally is North America’s longest-standing IWD event, bringing together thousands of people each March to celebrate women’s achievements and call for gender and social justice.
Where: Start at OISE/University of Toronto (252 Bloor St W)
When: March 7th, 2026 (11:00 AM)
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
6. Geary Art Crawl
A community-driven art and culture festival celebrating creativity along Geary Avenue with free artist-run workshops and interactive installations. Since its debut in 2021, the event has transformed unexpected spaces into galleries and pop-ups that spotlight local artists.
Where: Locations Vary (Refer to Online Schedule)
When: March 7th - 8th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
7. Spring Equinox
A week-long Spring Equinox festival at STACKT Market celebrating renewal with workshops, wellness sessions, local vendors, food experiences, and live performances. Free to attend during March Break, it’s a flexible, all-ages event to welcome the new season.
Where: Stackt Market (28 Bathurst St.)
When: March 17th - 22nd, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
8. Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament
The world’s largest celebration of Para hockey, uniting athletes of all ages and skill levels in the adapted sport of blind hockey. This year includes six competitive divisions and, for the first time, an International Blind Ice Hockey Series featuring Canada, USA, and Team World.
Where: Mattamy Athletic Centre at the Gardens (50 Carlton St)
When: March 20th - 22nd, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
9. Seedy Saturday 2026
Evergreen invites gardeners and seed enthusiasts to explore seed swaps, workshops, and hands-on experiences that support biodiversity and sustainable growing practices. From backyard growers to curious beginners, it’s a vibrant community event rooted in sharing seeds, stories, and skills.
Where: Evergreen Brick Works, Suite 300 (550 Bayview Ave)
When: March 7th, 2026 (9:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
10. Art Hunt 2026
The Art Hunt at 401 Richmond invites art lovers of all ages to embark on a clue-driven exploration through this vibrant cultural hub to find and trade for one-of-a-kind wooden art eggs made by local creators. This free, family-oriented event turns the building into an interactive playground of art, community, and surprise finds.
Where: 401 Richmond St W, Studio 111
When: March 19th, 2026 (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
11. March TD Community Sunday at MOCA
TD Community Sunday at MOCA is a free monthly program that offers complimentary admission to the contemporary art museum and drop-in, all-ages art activities alongside current exhibitions. It’s part of MOCA’s Community Weekend series, inviting people of all ages to explore, create, and connect through art together.
Where: MOCA (158 Sterling Rd)
When: March 8th, 2026 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
12. Picasso Pups: An Artful Dog Day
Join fellow dog lovers for Picasso Pups, an art-inspired dog day that brings together pups, pet photographers, local artists, and community spirit in the heart of CityPlace and Fort York. With creative installations, crafts, cool demos, and upbeat music setting the vibe, it’s a unique celebration of dogs, art, and neighbourhood fun.
Where: The Bentway Studio (55 Fort York Blvd)
When: March 7th, 2026 (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
13. Free Concert Series: Canadian Opera Company
This series brings artists from around the world to share diverse performances in an intimate public setting, spotlighting both emerging and established talent across disciplines.
Where: Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre (145 Queen St W)
When: Throughout March (Refer to Online Schedule)
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
14. March Birding Walk in High Park
Join a casual birding walk through High Park to observe local birds and early spring arrivals with guidance from nature educators. Perfect for nature lovers of all experience levels, this event brings your outdoor curiosity to life.
Where: High Park Forest School (375 Colborne Lodge Dr)
When: March 15th, 2026 (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
15. Toronto History Museums
Toronto’s 10 City-run museums offer a rich array of cultural and historical experiences, showcasing local stories, art, and heritage through rotating exhibits and programs. From archaeology and fine art collections to historic homes and interactive displays, there’s something for every interest and curiosity.
Where: City of Toronto Website for Locations
When: Throughout March 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
16. Peel Region/GTA North Career Fair
Hosted by Career Fair Canada in partnership with Hire Canada, the fair brings together job seekers and employers for on-site recruitment, networking, and career development opportunities. From entry-level positions to experienced roles, it’s a one-stop event for advancing your career and making meaningful industry connections.
Where: Pearson Convention Center (2638 Steeles Ave E, Brampton)
When: March 5th, 2026 (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Price: Free
Category: Job Fair
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