If you are looking for cheap family fun activities, here are some of the best free things this winter in Toronto and the GTA.
Bloor-Yorkville Icefest
Outdoor Ice Skating
From the massive outdoor skating rink at Nathan Phillips Square to skating trails spread across GTA like those under the Bentway and in Brampton, there are multiple ways you can take a twirl around the ice. … More Details
When: Until March Break
Where: Various locations in GTA
Holiday Lights
Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) come alive with the festive spirit during the holiday season, with a dazzling array of Christmas and holiday light displays that captivate visitors and locals alike. . … More Details
Yonge-Dundas Square is set to glow even more with 'Winter Glow', a holiday fun event for all in the heart of Toronto. The event will feature popular carnival rides, including Astro Amusements’ brightly lit 45-foot-tall Ferris Wheel and the Great Canadian Carousel, and a midway game. Visitors can also indulge ... More Details
When:
December 14 to 23, 2023
Where:
Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto,
Come celebrate the return to warmth and light in the heart of Kensington Market over the Winter Solstice. Support our local merchants and unique culture of Toronto's beloved neighbourhood over the holidays ... More Details
Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by a group of OCAD University students and graduates ... More Details
The City of Toronto is ringing in the New Year with fireworks along downtown Toronto’s waterfront. Ring in 2024 with fireworks, DJs, food trucks and live performances at three locations along Toronto’s downtown waterfront: ... More Details
The Bentway will host their annual Polar Bear Skate on December 31, inviting adventurous Torontonians to skate the trail in their bathing suits for a refreshing - and unconventional - winter event. ... More Details
When:
Sunday, December 31
Where:
The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
- WinterViews presented by RendezViews is part cottage retreat part Winter Wonderland Experience an eco-friendly winter lifestyle park built right here in the city we love. Ever dream of having a northern cabin with skating on a lake? We have something for you. Guests will be thrilled to find 10 ... More Details
Celebrate art and design online and in-person at venues across Toronto. Going into its 14th year, Canada’s leading and largest annual design festival will see over 100 free exhibitions, installations and events, from artists and designers working in various disciplines. Featuring bold and ambitious design ideas that respond to the ... More Details
A free skating experience at The Hangar District in Downsview. Presented by Northcrest, North York Arts and Your Peak Performance. Join us every weekend in February for “Hangar Skate” – a FREE pop-up skating rink outside an 80,000 sq.ft airplane hangar at The Hangar District in Downsview. With live DJs ... More Details
When:
January 19 – March 17, 2024
Where:
Downsview Airport, Across from 95 Garratt Boulevard, Toronto
An international festival of contemporary music presented annually by the University of Toronto Faculty. Join us for 10 days of concerts, workshops and master classes as we celebrate new music ... More Details
Port Union Winterfest is a winter community festival for all ages! Come on out and enjoy Live Entertainment, Displays, Games,Inflatables, and much more! ... More Details
When:
Saturday, January 27, 2024 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where:
Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
Harbourfront Centre’s KUUMBA, presented by TD Bank Group through the TD Ready Commitment, is Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival, embracing the rich tapestry of culture, diversity and creativity through a month-long celebration of Black cultural programming. Through the harmonious integration of music, theatre, spoken word, dance and ... More Details
When:
February 1–29, 2024
Where:
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
The Richmond Hill Winter Carnival is a weekend of affordable fun and entertainment organized by volunteers to celebrate the community of Richmond Hill in a welcoming atmosphere. Saturday's schedule is packed with diverse activities. Starting at 10:00 am until 5:00 pm, there are three simultaneous events: Barefoot Bushcraft, offering hands-on ... More Details
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND FULL OF OUTDOOR AND ON-ICE ACTIVITIES. Cheer on your Toronto Maple Leafs as they take to the ice at one of Toronto's most iconic outdoor rinks and spend the weekend celebrating the game of hockey at all levels. The experience at this free event includes: ... More Details
Where:
Nathan Phillips Square, Queen Street West, Toronto
To welcome the Year of the Dragon, Toronto Chinatown BIA will spearhead the celebrations with a lineup of interactive games and performances to showcase the rich heritage of Asian traditions during the 2024 Lunar New Year Celebrations. Who is it for? All ages – Family FREE admission for everyone! WHEN ... More Details
When:
February 10, February 11, 2024 | 11 AM to 5 PM
Where:
Dragon City Mall & Chinatown Centre, 280 Spadina Ave, Toronto
Launched by RAW Design, Ferris + Associates and Curio in 2015, the competition captures the imagination of local and international designers, inviting them to transform the lifeguard stations along Toronto’s east-end beaches into whimsical works of public art. The six winning installations, selected amongst hundreds of submissions from around the ... More Details
Get ready to mark a milestone in Toronto's history! Celebrate Toronto - City’s 190th Anniversary festival will take place on Saturday, March 9th, 2024 at Nathan Phillips Square from 3-10pm. Dance through the night with local bands and DJs on our live music stage, showcasing a vibrant mix of homegrown ... More Details
When:
Saturday, March 9, 2024 2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m.
Where:
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St West, Toronto
This free light exhibition allows visitors to explore the park and experience art developed by Ontario artists. Utilizing innovation, light and discovery, Lumière encourages Ontario artists and creators to “illuminate” the park under a curatorial theme of “renewal”, celebrating the change of seasons from winter to spring ... More Details
Join us for the biggest St Patricks day parade to hit the streets of Toronto. A community event in celebrating Irish culture history and heritage. The parade has grown to include a number of diverse communities and non-profit groups and is recognized as the largest Irish-themed event held in Toronto ... More Details
When:
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Where:
Bloor St W & St George St to Yonge-Dundas Square,Toronto
Attention all treasure hunters – The 3rd Annual Grand Hunt has been announced! Toronto’s premiere custom bakery with a geeky twist, The Grand Order of Divine Sweets (The GOoDS), today revealed details for its wildly popular and delicious prize-filled city-wide quest. On Saturday, March 23rd, we’ll be hiding 10 treasure ... More Details
Where:
The Grand Order of Divine Sweets, 1162 Queen St W, Toronto
Tobogganing
Get slides or tubes and head to the nearby tobogganing hill and embrace winter to the fullest. … More Details