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There are tons of exciting events happening in Toronto that are completely free this month! Here are some of the best free things to do in Toronto in March.

Table of Contents:

1). Lumière: The Art of Light

2). Optik

3). Sugar Shack TO

4). Celebrate Toronto & Toronto Made Market

5). Free Puppy Socials Set to Launch at Toronto’s Premier Vet Clinic

6). The Street Market Major Thrifting Event 

7). Queen St. Marketplace

8). Her Market

9). The 95th Academy Awards: Free Live Broadcast at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

10). Skating at Evergreen Brick Works

11). Winter Stations

12). CeraVe Pop-Up at stackt market

1). Lumière: The Art of Light

This annual art event taking place at Ontario Place allows the public to explore the park and immerse in art developed by Ontario artists. Watch Trillium Park celebrate the change of the seasons from winter to spring and see the park be illuminated with light and innovation. 

Where: Ontario Place (955 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, Ontario, 

M6K 3B9)

When: March 10th - May 7th 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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2). Optik 

Head over to Yonge-Dundas Square on March 3rd to experience Optik, an interactive installation that combines, light, sound, and touch to create this multi-sensory experience! Optik will feature 10 gyroscope-like displays that will play the rhythmic sounds of 10 different instruments and shows an array of colours, and rays of light when being moved in a spinning motion. Get to reimagine the area of Yonge-Dundas Square like never before. 

Where: Yonge-Dundas Square

When: March 3rd - April 2nd 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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3). Sugar Shack TO

Sugar Shack TO is running from March 11th - 12th this year and is filled with lots of winter fun. General admissions are free and will include live entertainment, a maple sugaring demonstration, a new winter lumberjack show, and much more!

Where: 11 Dockside Drive. Lower Jarvis and Queens Quay.

When: March 11th - 12th 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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4). Celebrate Toronto & Toronto Made Market Pop-up

Toronto Made Market is making its return for a spring pop-up. Organized by Celebrate Toronto, the Toronto Made Market will feature 70 local vendors from jewellery, apparel, accessories, health & wellness, sweet treats, bath & beauty. Enjoy complimentary snaps at the Spring-inspired photo booths. Celebrate Toronto will also be having a variety of different free/ticketed pop-up events throughout the city. Use our code TODOTORONTO to get $5 off ticketed events!

Where: 585 Dundas Street East Toronto, ON M5A 2B7

When: March 12th 2023

Price: Free admissions

Category: Family-friendly

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5). Free Puppy Socials Set to Launch at Toronto’s Premier Vet Clinic

Juno Veterinary will be hosting its free puppy social series this month. This event will be hosted on a bi-weekly basis where puppies will get to enjoy treats, play, and meet other puppies in the city! 

Where: Juno Veterinary (1073 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario)

When: March 15th, 29th 2023

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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6). The Street Market Major Thrifting Event 

A major thrifting event is coming to downtown Toronto. The Street Market thrifting event is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to thrift inside Canada's historic landmark, Union Station! There will be over 30 vintage clothing, streetwear, and small-batch vendors to shop from. No tickets or registration is required. 

Where: Union Station, at The TD West Carriageway (Located conveniently by the GO Train Concourse)

When: March 11th-12th 2023

Price: Free admissions

Category: Family-friendly

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7). Queen St. Marketplace

Queen St Marketplace will be hosting a Spring Fling Market that will feature local vendors and products. This market is free to the public to browse around for handmade jewellery, art prints, clothing, and accessories all locally-made. Don’t miss out on what this market has to offer.

Where: The Great Hall (1087 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1H3)

When: March 19th 2023

Price: Free 

Category: Family-friendly

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8). Her Market

A women-owned pop-up market will be making its way to Toronto this month. The pop-up will feature 70+ women-owned businesses in the city, live DJs, a photo booth, drinks, and more. The first 30 guests will receive a swag bag filled with goodies. There will also be a donation drive at the event for a local shelter for youth facing homelessness. 

Where: 1153 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M6J 1J4

When: March 25th-26th

Price: Free admissions 

Category: Family-friendly

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9). The 95th Academy Awards: Free Live Broadcast at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

Don't miss a single minute of the Oscars at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema. On March 12th, Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema will be hosting a free live broadcasting of the Oscars on the big screen. See who will end up victorious on the big stage. 

Where: 506 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3

When: March 12th 2023

Price: Free 

Category: Family-friendly

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10). Skating at Evergreen Brick Works 

March 5th will be the last day of the winter season to skate for free at Evergreen Brick Works. Skate in the beautiful Koerner Gardens. Be sure to check their website for skate days and times.

Where: 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON, M4W 3X8

When: Until March 5th

Price: Free 

Category: Family-friendly

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11). Winter Stations

Winter Stations invite the art and international design community to reimagine the lifeguard stations along the east-end beaches in Toronto for the winter season. Heading into its 7th year, see the new imaginations for the city!

Where: Woodbine Beach & 1381 Lakeshore Rd. E, Mississauga

When: Woodbine Beach (Until April 3), 1381 Lakeshore Rd. E, Mississauga (TBD)

Price: Free 

Category: Family-friendly

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12). CeraVe pop-up at stackt market

CeraVe will be hosting a pop-up event at stackt market that is free to the public. At this unique immersive brand experience, you'll get to discover CeraVe's dermatologist-developed products, snap feed-worthy photos and videos, and take home some free skincare samples. 

Where: stackt market (28 Bathurst Street Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)

When: March 3rd-5th 2023

Price: Free 

Category: Family-friendly

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