Toronto 
If you are looking for free fun things to do on a date with your special someone, here are 25 free date ideas in Toronto.
- Toronto Ghost tour: Try something a little spooky with your date and embark on a free self-guided walking tour provided by Toronto Ghost & Haunting Research society. This itinerary will not only let you cover a lot of ground of the city but share haunting secrets and stories!
- The Art Gallery of Ontario: Experience the wonder of the changing galleries and beauty found in the Art Gallery of Ontario with your significant other. If you choose Wednesday night, admission is totally free from 6-9! Even special exhibitions are discounted during Free Wednesday Nights.
- Allan Gardens: For a tranquil date, explore the 100-year-old garden filled greenhouse that is open year-round. Enjoy the peace and quiet as you learn about the different botany together.
- Free concerts: From late September through May, surprise your date with an intimate and stunning performances from the Canadian Opera Company at the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. Then during summer, you are spoilt for choices as free live concerts take place across the city.
- Graffiti Alley: A must see in the city, Graffiti Alley showcases some of the trendiest and coolest art around. Stroll through with your date taking in the sights and sounds and snapping a few pics to commemorate!
- St Lawrence Market: Spend a day weaving in and out of the historic St Lawrence Market enjoy and learning about the 120 vendors, merchants and artisans that has been running in Toronto for 208 years.
- Rouge Park: Get outside and hike this natural and agricultural landscape home to some amazing biodiversity the area has to offer!
- Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library: Is your partner a book worm? Explore this old building together each crevice oozing with history.
- Kensington Market: Kensington Market is known to be one of the hippest and vibrant markets Toronto has to offer! Take in the sites as you window shop all the different options.
- High Park: This park boasts 161 hectors of mixed natural and recreational space. A pretty perfect spot to walk along the water, pack a picnic or play some sports together!
- Drake Hotel: Throughout the month, you will be lucky to find plenty of free live music gigs offered for you and your dates enjoyment!
- Distillery District: A favourite amongst locals, this historical neighbourhood is the perfect place to explore as its full of interesting architecture, street art and cobble stones!
- Scarborough Bluffs: Enjoy a pretty walk along the Bluffs, a pretty water front stroll enjoying the views of the towering bluffs. A worthwhile view after a romantic stroll.
- Trinity BellWoods Park: This large green space is a wonderful gathering place amongst city locals, and an even better gathering for a cute outdoor date! Spend the afternoon strolling around the park, people watch or go for a dip in the outdoor pool during the warmer months.
- Bata Shoe Museum: Explore shoes throughout the ages with your special someone! An interesting and unique exhibit, get in for free on Thursdays (PWYC)!
- Window Shop in Yorkville: Known as the most expensive block in the city, this neighbourhood is known for its architecture, boutiques and galleries. It’s a great spot to day dream of the upscale life with your date window shopping!
- Riverdale Farm: This 7 acre farm is a perfect city escape when you and your date need to connect with nature again! Enjoy the company of cows, horses, sheep, chickens and more completely free!
- Tommy Thompson Park: Pack water bottles and few snacks and head to this park which is an excellent birdwatching location with multitude of hiking trails.
- China town: A bustling neighbourhood in downtown Toronto, China town is a visually stunning and exciting place to wander around and explore! See the fun markets, food stalls and stores that make up this unique neighbourhood.
- Be students again: The University of Toronto is a real hub of the city. It’s a bustling and exciting place to spend the afternoon people watching, exploring and maybe if you and your date are lucky, auditing an interesting class!
- Canada’s Walk of Fame: Strut your stuff with other famous Canadians on the walk of fame! There are 157 plaques including Alexander Graham Bell, William Shanter and Paul Anka!
- Woodbine Beach: One of the largest beaches in Toronto, Woodbine Beach always offers free, recreational volley ball courts! Get your hands on a ball and spend the day getting sweaty on the beach!
- Free Guided Tour: Be a tourist in the city and take a free guided tour of Toronto neighbourhoods. Get paired up with a “local” and have them show you points of interest as well as their favourite Toronto spots.
- Enjoy Toronto Attractions for Free: Get the Map Pass and explore many attractions like Aga Khan Museum, Toronto Zoo for Free.
- Open Houses: We know that Toronto real estate is one of the most expensive in the city and very few can afford them. But that shouldn’t prevent you from planning or getting few ideas how to decorate the space you live in. Visit expensive houses on sale during Open house days!
If you looking for Free events to attend with your date, here is a list of 10 free upcoming events:
Various Venues, Toronto
May 25, 2024 To May 26, 2024
416-392-2489
Free
The event will offer free and rare access to more than and offers an opportunity to see inside more than 150 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings ... »
Streetsville Memorial Park, Mississauga
May 31, 2024 To June 2, 2024
$5 to $10
The Streetsville Founders’ Bread and Honey Festival is fun for the whole family! Since 1973 our festival has been held annually on the first weekend in June in ... »
Yonge & Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto
July 12, 2024 To July 14, 2024
Free
Savour the best BBQ ribs at the Downtown Toronto leg of the Northern Heat Rib Series! Indulge in perfectly cooked ribs from from the best BBQ Ribbers ... »
Bloor St. W. from Avenue Rd. to Bay St. in Yorkville
June 16, 2024
Free
Walk the Red Carpet and See Examples of Classic & Exotic Cars, including Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, American, Super Cars and More. The Bloor-Yorkville area, Toronto’... »
Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto
August 2, 2024 To August 5, 2024
Free
Entertain yourself with some of Toronto’s best local talent, participate in our live-eating challenges and enjoy a cold beer! »
Queen’s Park Crescent from Bloor to Wellesley Street, Toronto
September 28, 2024 To September 29, 2024
Free
The Word On The Street is a non-profit organization that celebrates Canadian reading, writing, and champions literacy primarily through a free, annual outdoor festival. Each September, in ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
June 1, 2024 To June 8, 2024
Varies
Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining multifaceted ... »
Spencer Smith Park, Lakeshore Road, Burlington
June 13, 2024 To June 16, 2024
Free
Every year in June, music takes over Burlington Downtown and Waterfront. The largest local music event of the year features an eclectic combination of emerging artists, blasts ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
May 11, 2024 To May 12, 2024
Free
Every year the Toronto Comic Arts Festival showcases Canada’s incredible comics talent on a world stage by promoting some of our best and brightest creators and ... »
Colonel Samuel Smith Park, 3145 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto.
May 25, 2024
Free
Enjoy a day of guided bird walks, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, backyard habitat building, art workshops, children’s activities, and educational displays. Bird walks are hourly, ... »
Yes! ‘Exciting” i, would love to go & vist “Toronto!” Yes! “big releife ,that most place are free! ” I,just ,have too,get myself A date.
Thanks for sharing the great ideas for me and other looking to do in Toronto.