With winter coming to an end and spring just around the corner, there are a ton of fun events happening in March that won't cost you a dime. Here are some of the best free things to do in Toronto this March that you need to know about. 

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1. St. Patrick's Day Parade

March means that the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is making its return to the city. The parade begins on the corner of St. George and Bloor St West (near St. George subway station) and heads east on Bloor Street, turns south on Yonge Street and ends at Dundas Street. Head on out and celebrate Ireland's culture. 

Where: Parade Route, click here.

When: March 17th, 2024 (Starts at noon)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.  

2. Lumière: The Art of Light

Watch Trillium Park be illuminated with light and innovation with Lumière: The Art of Light. This annual free art event takes place at Ontario Place and allows the public to explore the art-filled park. 

Where: Ontario Place (955 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, Ontario, M6K 3B9)

When: March 12th-April 20th, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

3. Sugar Shack TO

Sugar Shack TO is a 2-day event that's free for the public to enjoy. Sugar Beach will be transformed into a maple-filled, Canadian extravaganza and will feature live entertainment, a maple sugaring demonstration, interactive activities and more. 

Where: Sugar Beach (11 Dockside Drive at Lower Jarvis and Queens Quay)

When: March 9th-10th, 2024 (10 am - 5 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

4. Toronto Art Crawl Spring Pop-Up 

If you're in the market for one-of-a-kind items, sculptures, home decor, skincare, and more, then you don't want to miss this pop-up market. This 1-day event will also feature food vendors and DJ Kid Artik. 

Where: The Great Hall (1087 Queen St West)

When: March 24th, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

5. Celebrate Toronto - City's 190th Anniversary Festival

Celebrate Toronto – The City’s 190th Anniversary Festival will be happening this month! Taking place at Nathan Phillips Square, the event will feature local bands and DJs, the ‘Toronto Made Market with 100+ local vendors, food vendors, interactive art installations, a fireworks show and more. 

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

When: March 9th, 2024 (3 pm - 10 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

6. Breaking the Ice: PWHL Toronto Panel

Head over to Catalyst for a panel discussion with 5 of Toronto's PWHL players. Catch Emma Maltais, Kristen Campbell, Renata Fast, Maggie Connors and Olivia Knowles as they talk about the future of women's hockey, training tips and more. 

Where: Altea Active Toronto (25 Ordnance Street Toronto, ON M6K 1A1)

When: March 5th, 2024 (6:30 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

7. Toronto Beaches Lions Easter Parade

The Toronto Beaches Easter Parade is back this month! Ring in Easter early and catch this annual march around the city. The parade begins at 2:00 pm sharp and will take about 2 hours. The parade begins on Queen Street at Munro Parkand. 

Where: Click here for the parade route

When: March 31st, 2024 (Starts at 2 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

8. Winter Ice Skating

Take advantage of the free ice skating rinks in Toronto because they are closing soon! Skate for free at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, Barbara Ann Ice Trail at College Park and more. Click here for the full list.

Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out 

When: Until March 17th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

9. Toronto Museums

If you're looking to explore different museums in Toronto for free, you can! The Royal Ontario Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Gardiner Museum, and Bata Shoe Museum all offer free admission during certain days of the week. For the full list, click here. 

10. Her Market

Her Market is popping up at Scarborough Town Centre this month. In celebration of International Women's Day, the pop-up will feature 25+ women-owned businesses in the city. The first 30 guests will receive a swag bag filled with goodies. 

Where: Scarborough Town Centre (300 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5)

When: March 8th-10th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

11. Winter Stations 2024

The international design and art competition will bring several structures to life and feature new and exciting installations. 

Where: Woodbine Beach, Woodbine Park, Ivan Forest Gardens, Kew Gardens

When: Happening now

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

12. Hangar Skate Weekends

Now until March 17th, there will be free open skating on Saturdays and Sundays with free skating lessons and even an immersive light show on the ice in front of airplane Hangars. Skates are available for rental again this year at $5 for adults and free for children under 12 years old. Plus, DJ Skate Nights will be happening on select Fridays.

Where: 34 Hanover Road Toronto, ON M3K 1L3

When: Until March 17th, 2024

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

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