A list of 30+ free fun events in Toronto and GTA during April including fun family activities, festivals, live music, adult events and more!
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Solar Eclipse
View the solar eclipse on April 8th. You can get glasses for free from the Toronto Public Library.
Cherry Blossoms
Cheery blossoms will likely be in bloom by early to mid-April. Head to High Park or other Toronto area parks to see these magnificent blooms.
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
April 28, 2024
FREE
Vaisakhi also known as Khalsa Day celebrates the Sikh New Year and the establishment of the Sikh community in 1699. This is the third largest parade in Canada ... »
Stronach Aurora Recreation Complex, 1400 Wellington Street E, Aurora
April 28, 2024
Free
Learn what it’s like to drive electric. Join us for a fun-filled, knowledge-packed showcase of electrification, coming to Aurora on April 28. Get inspired to make the ... »
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto
April 28, 2024
Free - $6.66
Let’s celebrate our planet together at Downsview Park! We invite you to join us in celebrating our planet and the environment on April 28th, 2024, at the ... »
Various Venues, Guelph
April 27, 2024
Free
Go on a Day Trip to Guelph. Doors Open Guelph is a day-long celebration of Guelph's finest buildings, creative spaces, and artistically or architecturally relevant sites, organized ... »
Garnet B. Rickard Complex, 2440 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville
April 27, 2024
Free
Bowmanville’s annual butter tart festival is back. Shop the artisan market, enjoy entertainment for the kids, live music and more. Over 60 local and small business owners ... »
Meridian Hall, 5040 Yonge Street, Toronto
April 27, 2024
$5.00
A family-friendly adaptive concert. Imagine Joni Mitchell with a string quartet—songs with cello, bass, and violin! This family-friendly adaptive concert is designed to be welcoming and ... »
938 Queen St W, Toronto
April 27, 2024 To April 28, 2024
709-765-6285
Free.
You’re invited to the Burt’s Bees 40th Anniversary BURThday Bash Pop-up! Join us to discover our new innovations, learn about our rich heritage and meet ... »
The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
April 25, 2024 To April 28, 2024
Free
Shop 30,000 pairs of designer shoes — sizes 5-11! Stock up on kicks for Spring/Summer from on-trend brands. Featured Brands: Vince Camuto, Reebok, GANT, Sam Edelman, Reef, Rockport, ... »
The International Centre, Airport Road, Mississauga
April 24, 2024 To April 28, 2024
free
StyleDemocracy is proud to present the Knix Warehouse Sale in Toronto. Score up to 80% off thousands of styles like bras, panties, loungewear, swimwear, accessories & tons more! ... »
Temerty Theatre, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto
April 23, 2024
Free Event
Experience a captivating contemporary music concert, including Samy Moussa’s dynamic Kammerkonzert for a large ensemble and Iannis Xenakis’s mesmerizing Phlegra for 11 instruments. Prepare to be ... »
Various Venues, Greater Toronto Area
April 23, 2024 To May 14, 2024
Free
Check out the latest, hottest and newest event series that features new businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. ALL Yelpers are in for a treat with unique ... »
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, Toronto
April 22, 2024
0
Big or small, we can all make a positive impact on the planet. Join us as we explore how to keep the planet healthy. Who is it ... »
Arcadia Earth, 486 Front St W, Toronto
April 22, 2024
Free
Clear your schedule because this Earth Day, Monday, April 22, 2024, Arcadia Earth will be offering FREE admission to guests! Online tickets have sold out. Limited tickets are available ... »
Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
April 21, 2024
Free
BARKADA MRKT. is BACK! 🙌🙌 We’re kicking off the spring season with another epic event at STACKT Market – April 21st! Come out and join us for a ... »
Various Stores, Canada
April 20, 2024
Free Admission
Record Store Day is a day that celebrates independent record stores all over the world with parties, in-store performances and special releases. It’s a day that ... »
Maple Leaf Square, 15 York St, Toronto
April 20, 2024
Free
The Toronto Maple Leafs are hosting Tailgates presented by Scotiabank at Maple Leaf Square (outside Gate 1 of Scotiabank Arena). Leafs fans are invited on every home and ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
April 20, 2024
Free
Join us on April 20 for a full day of family-friendly workshops and activities that promote sustainability! Back in 2010 Evergreen transformed a collection of deteriorating heritage buildings into ... »
Ripley's Aquarium, 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
April 20, 2024
FREE
Are you ready to take part in the world’s largest cigarette butt cleanup? Every single day approximately 1 million cigarette butts are dropped on the ground in ... »
Markham Centre, 179 Enterprise Blvd, Markham
April 20, 2024
Free
This free event is for all ages and will provide you with fun and educational perspectives on environmental initiatives. We have an exciting array of attractions including ... »
Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
April 18, 2024 To May 25, 2024
416-504-3699
Free
Field Works started with walking. Walking is work in a field. For Derek Sullivan, this fieldwork took place while on different sites: picking up and carrying small ... »
Jane Mallett Theatre, 27 Front Street East, Toronto
April 18, 2024 To April 20, 2024
Free - $101.25 +fees and taxes
For all keyboard lovers, Lawrence Cherney, Founding Artistic Director of Soundstreams will present Keyed Up! a three-day festival April 18 to 20 featuring exceptional artists performing compelling works for ... »
SlavinRaphael Distribution Inc., 1293 Caledonia Rd, North York
April 18, 2024 To April 20, 2024
Free
Join us for SlavinRaphael’s Spring Sample Sale! Shop brands such as Tiger of Sweden, Ted Baker, Clarks Originals, Hunter, Matt & Nat, Dex, & more, up ... »
Premium Designer Outlet, 1293 Caledonia Road, North York
April 18, 2024 To April 20, 2024
Free
SHOPPING SPREE GIVEAWAY! We’re excited to offer $250 shopping sprees to three lucky winners for our Spring 2024 Sample Sale. Enter now for your chance to win! Slavin ... »
Berenson Fine Art, 198 Davenport Road, Toronto
April 18, 2024
416.565.7179
Free
Berenson Fine Art will showcase Marco Sassone: Body of Work. The show features 16 works from various periods of internationally acclaimed artist Marco Sassone’s impressive forty-year career. ... »
Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond Street West, Toronto
April 17, 2024
416 977 6000 ext. 456
$0
In partnership with Native Women in the Arts, please join us for an exclusive Artist / Curator Talk with Taqralik Partridge and Linda Grussani, as they discuss the ... »
Colborne Lodge Museum, 11 Colborne Lodge Dr, Toronto
April 17, 2024 To April 28, 2024
Free
Come to Colborne Lodge to celebrate Cherry Blossom season! Learn about the history of the cherry trees in High Park and enjoy reproductions of 19th century Japanese ... »
Royal Ontario Museum, Queens Park, Toronto
April 16, 2024 To December 17, 2024
416.586.8000
FREE
Bring family and friends to the ROM on the 3rd Tuesday Night of each month and enjoy free admission from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Here’s what you ... »
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreational Complex, 1867 Valley farm Road, Pickering
April 14, 2024
905 767 7297
$5
The Four Seasons Bottle Collector Club is hosting their 28th annual Toronto Bottle & Antique Show and Sale. Join us to find treasures, meet other Bottle and ... »
Toronto Premium Outlets, 13850 Steeles Ave W, Halton Hills
April 13, 2024 To April 14, 2024
Free
Get ready for an unforgettable Eid celebration, right at the heart of Toronto’s shopping paradise. Experience the magic of Eid amidst the stunning backdrop of Toronto ... »
Onsite Gallery, OCAD University, 199 Richmond Street West
April 13, 2024
416 977 6000 ext. 265
$0
Join us at Onsite Gallery as we launch our inaugural published book, Fable for Tomorrow Wendy Coburn on Saturday, April 13, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. This ... »
Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
April 13, 2024
Free
The Healthcare Job Fair is Canada’s premier recruitment event for medical, nursing and allied health employment opportunities both at home and abroad. As the only event ... »
PAI Uptown, 2335 Yonge St, Toronto
April 13, 2024
Free admission
Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Thailand as PAI’s Songkran Market returns. PAI Uptown, located at 2335 Yonge Street, will be celebrating the ... »
Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave, Scarborough
April 13, 2024
4164971550
FREE
Meet lovable characters Peppa Pig & George Live! Join us for a meet and greet event and snap a photo with your favorite characters! This is a ... »
Laureate College, 1921 Snake Rd, Burlington
April 13, 2024
4168008434
Free
Calling everyone interested in music! On April 13th, we are excited to have Elsa Hsieh at Laureate College. She is a pianist, conductor, and composer. She will ... »
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke
April 12, 2024 To July 4, 2024
Free
Experience captivating works by Etobicoke seniors that celebrate both light and shadow. Presented in partnership with City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation. Public Reception: Wednesday, ... »
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto
April 11, 2024 To April 14, 2024
Free for ages under 25
The TIFF Next Wave Film Festival returns with brand new movies free for anyone under 25. Kick things off with Battle of the Scores, where four up-and-coming bands ... »
Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave, Toronto
April 11, 2024 To April 16, 2024
Free & Ticketed
This year’s festival will feature an incredible group of films, videos, performances, workshops and exhibitions by emerging and established artists, filmmakers, and creative practitioners from Toronto ... »
Cineplex Junxion Erin Mills, 5100 Erin Mills, Mississauga
April 11, 2024
Free entry
Join us at the brand new VIP Cineplex Junxion Erin Mills for an awesome night of Karaoke and fun! We have over 40,000 songs on file, so come ... »
RBC Waterpark Place, 20 Bay St., Toronto
April 11, 2024
5879851073
Free
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Booster Juice RBC Waterpark Place with buy one get one FREE smoothies! We’ll be serving up delicious and nutritious BOGO smoothies, ... »
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke
April 10, 2024 To May 2, 2024
FREE
CONTINUUM: a range or series of things that are slightly different from each other and that exist between two different possibilities. ABOUT CONTINUUM The 2018 Artscape Gibraltar Point ... »
Myseum of Toronto, 401 Richmond Street West, Toronto
April 10, 2024 To August 4, 2024
Free
Toronto Gone Wild explores the city as a multi-layered habitat — starring the animals, plants, and insects that call Toronto home. Venture through different Torontonian terrains from city ... »
Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St., Toronto
April 10, 2024 To April 14, 2024
Free
Join us from April 10-14 to celebrate our birthday in style. »
Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
April 10, 2024 To May 5, 2024
Free
L’Oréal Paris is taking over Stackt Market in Toronto, for their first-ever month-long pop-up, dedicated to empowering communities to STAND UP against street harassment. Street ... »
Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr., Scarborough
April 10, 2024
Free
The Scarborough community and beyond are invited to attend the 2024 Scarborough Walk of Fame (SWOF) induction ceremony and star unveiling on Wednesday, April 10 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm ... »
The Mound - Downsview Park, 60 John Drury Dr, North York
April 8, 2024
Free
Join us for the solar eclipse happening on April 8 and gear up with FREE eclipse glasses! Come to the top of the Mound on April 8 at 1:30pm ... »
Various Sugar Bushes, Ontario
April 6, 2024 To April 7, 2024
Varies
Join maple syrup producers from across Ontario for Ontario Maple Weekend. This free, family-friendly, two-day event is hosted by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association, and is ... »
Sunderland, ON
April 6, 2024 To April 7, 2024
free
This is a great opportunity to discover the many things that make Sunderland special while celebrating the time-honoured Canadian tradition of making maple syrup. The Festival provides ... »
Richmond Green Sports Complex, 1300 Elgin Mills West, Richmond Hill
April 6, 2024
Free
Join us for this family friendly event to celebrate a Canadian specialty-MAPLE SYRUP! Pancake Breakfast with REAL Maple Syrup! Pancake Eating Competition! Interactive, engaging, interesting demonstrations, booths, ... »
Centennial Recreation Centre, 1967 Ellesmere Road, Scarborough
April 6, 2024 To April 7, 2024
(416) 396-4057
Free
This show features over 400 original, juried works of art by member artists, many of whom will be in attendance. Celebrate spring by joining us for a stroll ... »
The Great Hall, Second Floor, 100 McCaul Street, Toronto
April 6, 2024
Free Admission
Looking to support and connect with local artists? Come to OCAD’s student-run Artist Alley! You’ll find a wide variety of beautiful posters, prints, zines, stickers, ... »
Cabela’s Barrie , 50 Concert Way, Barrie
April 6, 2024
7054241479
Free
Cabela’s Barrie and the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority are hosting a pre-season fly fishing event on as a warm-up to the opening day of trout season. ... »
Knox United Church Meeting Hall, 2575 Midland Ave., Scarborough
April 6, 2024
Free
Do you love exotic rocks, crystals and minerals? Do fossils fascinate you? The Club’s annual auction gives you access to exclusive items from club members’ private ... »
Red Rose Convention Centre, 1233 Derry Road East, Mississauga
April 5, 2024 To April 7, 2024
6476329295
Free
Come join us at the Eid Bazaar 2024 for three days filled with festive fun! Get ready to celebrate Eid in style. We will be bringing together a ... »
Red Rose Convention Centre, 1233 Derry Road East, Mississauga
April 5, 2024 To April 7, 2024
6476329295
Free
Join us at the Red Rose Convention Centre on Fri Apr 05 2024 from 3 PM for an exciting event designed especially for children! Celebrate the joyous festival of Eid ... »
Twist Gallery, 1100 Queen Street West, Toronto
April 4, 2024
(416) 588-2222
Free
Join us for an exciting evening at the Collide Opening Reception on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM. This in-person event will take place at Twist Gallery. Immerse yourself ... »
Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery, 901 Lawrence Avenue W., Toronto
April 4, 2024 To May 12, 2024
$0
Franco Deleo’s photography is as concerned with the mediums of social practice and painting as it is with the techniques of photography. His focus on collaboration ... »
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke
April 3, 2024 To May 9, 2024
Free
Explore the inter-cultural connectedness experienced in forests and uninhabited lands through paintings and photography, an exhibition by the Nipissing Region Curatorial Collective. Who is it for? All ... »
The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga
March 28, 2024 To April 1, 2024
Free
Reebok’s biggest sale of the year is back! Save up to 80% at the Reebok Warehouse Sale. There will be a MASSIVE selection of sneakers, apparel, accessories &... »
Women's Art Association of Canada, 23 Prince Arthur Avenue, Toronto
March 23, 2024 To April 13, 2024
Free
The Women’s Art Association of Canada (WAAC) presents Keeping Dreams, an evocative group exhibition poised to unravel the intricate tapestry of resilience and the pursuit of ... »
Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto, 33 Queen's Plate Dr, Toronto
March 22, 2024 To April 1, 2024
4373836251
Free
The most prestigious poker tournament in the world, The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Circuit, is coming to Toronto for the first time at the Great Canadian ... »
Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
March 12, 2024 To April 20, 2024
Free
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 ... »
Purple Woods Conservation Area, Coates Road East, Oshawa
March 8, 2024 To April 7, 2024
9055790411
$8
Come out and experience a Canadian spring in our sugarbush! Sap collected from hundreds of sugar maple trees is boiled on site into delicious maple syrup. On ... »
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke
March 6, 2024 To April 4, 2024
Free
Find the extraordinary in the mundane with this exhibition by Bayview Visual Artists. Discover poetic visual metaphors through these works of photography, mixed media and paintings. Reception: ... »
Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto
March 1, 2024 To April 1, 2024
FREE
Reconnect with the natural world through an immersive experience where light, sound and texture combine to create a space where art, science and nature merge. The Radiolaria ... »
Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
February 29, 2024 To April 13, 2024
416-504-3699
Free
The pilgrim is always in danger of becoming a tourist. But equally true the tourist is constantly running the risk of becoming a pilgrim. For anything that ... »
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke
February 28, 2024 To May 2, 2024
Free
Witness how artist Rylee Rumble uses single-colour canvases to express memories, emotions and objects that are connected to her mental health. Each painting is a personal archive ... »
Union Station, 65 Front Street West, Toronto
February 15, 2024 To August 31, 2024
Free
Experience the vibrant voices of contemporary Black artists at the Black Dreams and Aspirations art exhibit in the West Wing and Oak Room. Co-curated with MakeRoom Inc. ... »
Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, 145 Queen St W, Toronto
January 9, 2024 To May 30, 2024
Free
The Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, presented by TD Bank Group, brings artists from around the world to share their talent and passion in ... »
The Japan Foundation, Toronto, 2 Bloor Street East, Toronto
January 5, 2024 To June 28, 2024
Free
This special presentation of the collection of the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, reveals that Western modernization and the demand for exports influenced Japanese ceramics during the transitional ... »
Various, City of Toronto History Museums
January 1, 2024 To December 31, 2024
Free
General admission to all 10 Toronto History Museums is permanently free to provide everyone with an opportunity to fully participate in cultural heritage and spaces. This is one ... »
Langstaff Community Centre, 155 Red Maple Rd. Richmond Hill
November 27, 2023 To April 29, 2024
0
Enhance Your Public Speaking and Leadership Skills with Our Toastmasters Group! 🎤 Dreaming of becoming a confident public speaker? 🌟 Aspiring to develop your leadership abilities in a practical ... »
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