A list of free and cheap events in Toronto and GTA during March, including fun family activities, festivals, live music, adult events and more!
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Events during March in Toronto
2026 March Break Activities in Toronto, GTA and Hamilton
CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 15, 2026
5146214027
Free
Step backstage and go from everyday to red-carpet ready with the A-LIST Collection by TRESemmé. Indulge in luxurious hair with six prestige-inspired styling products delivering signature fragrance ... »
Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
November 22, 2025 To March 15, 2026
Free
There’s magic in the air at Celebration Square! With spectacular art installations, twinkling lights, and skating on the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, there are ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
November 28, 2025 To March 1, 2026
(416) 973-4000
Free
Is there anything more magical than gliding across the ice under the open winter sky by the waterfront? Our beloved community skating rink returns, bigger, brighter, and ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, Queen Street West, Toronto
November 29, 2025 To March 16, 2026
Free
In the winter the water fountain in front of Toronto City Hall turns into an outdoor Ice Rink. Take in the downtown sites while pleasure skating. »
1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill
December 22, 2025 To March 15, 2026
905-771-5490
Free
Glide through the trees at our 250 metre looped skate trail with lights for evening skating. »
Haliburton Sculpture Forest, 297 College Drive, Haliburton
December 30, 2025 To March 31, 2026
Free or by donation
This winter discover the magic of Haliburton Sculpture Forest – a unique outdoor collection of sculptures by Canadian and international artists located in the Haliburton Highlands, only 2.5hrs ... »
Various, City of Toronto History Museums
January 1, 2026 To December 31, 2026
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 ... »
Ace Hotel Toronto, 51 Camden Street, Toronto
January 1, 2026 To March 5, 2026
Free
Ami 8, a regular on the Brooklyn and Manhattan DJ circuit, channels the classic soulful NYC vibes with Bushwick Blues, an ode to the vibrant musically bustling neighbourhood ... »
Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, 145 Queen St W, Toronto
January 6, 2026 To May 20, 2026
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 ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
February 1, 2026 To August 31, 2026
(416) 973-4000
Free
The latest series from Ghanaian-Canadian multidisciplinary artist and LEGO® sculptor, Ekow Nimako. The 16 new artworks in this series thread together elements of West African mask-making traditions, science ... »
Union Station, 65 Front Street West, Toronto
February 12, 2026 To May 15, 2026
Free
Toronto Union continues its commitment to ambitious, accessible public art with A Kind of Order, a new multi-site exhibition sponsored by TD Bank Group (TD) and presented ... »
Various Locations, Downtown Yonge
February 13, 2026 To March 8, 2026
Free
Get ready to rediscover wonder, joy, and imagination with the return of ILLUMINITE: Downtown Yonge’s annual winter celebration of light, art, and public space. Now in ... »
Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
February 16, 2026 To March 27, 2026
Free
This free light exhibition allows visitors to explore the park and experience art developed by Ontario artists. Explore unique installations, from vibrant neon colours to interactive light ... »
Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto
February 16, 2026 To March 30, 2026
Free
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 ... »
Varley Art Gallery of Markham, 216 Main St, Unionville
February 21, 2026 To March 20, 2026
Free
Lighting up the new year with six new stories, the Lunar Lanterns will be shining bright in the Varley Art Gallery courtyard starting Feb 21. Featuring local artists ... »
University of Toronto Art Centre, 15 King’s College Circle, Toronto
February 25, 2026 To August 1, 2026
Free
Land. Sea. Sugar. Salt: Terrestrial and Aquatic Contemplations of the Caribbean offers a space of reflection about the Caribbean through the work of eleven artists, who continue ... »
Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto
February 25, 2026 To April 11, 2026
Free
This exhibition brings together recent works and related sketches by Hangama Amiri in her first major solo exhibition in Toronto. Amiri creates intricately layered textile compositions that ... »
Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
February 26, 2026 To April 11, 2026
416.504.3699
Free
Divided into three seemingly disparate but thematically related vignettes, the works in this exhibition veer through these three research paths of interest: an aphorism by Franz Kafka, ... »
Hart House Great Hall, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto
March 1, 2026
Free or pay-what-you-wish ($20 recommended)
Toronto Pops Orchestra presents their first full concert, Love of the Season, at the glorious Hart House Great Hall. There will be pop hits, Broadway classics, and ... »
Various Venues, U of T, Toronto
March 2, 2026 To March 6, 2026
Free
Discover innovation at the bleeding edge during the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Week, happening March 2–6! Join U of T’s entrepreneurial community for 15+ events that celebrate and ... »
Union Station, 65 Front St. West in Toronto
March 2, 2026 To March 4, 2026
Free
With nearly one-third of commuters reporting elevated stress levels during their daily travel, OLLY is bringing a surprising moment of calm directly to Toronto’s busiest transit ... »
CF Eaton Centre, Toronto
March 2, 2026 To March 14, 2026
Free
From neighbourhood pubs to community events and now CF Toronto Eaton Centre, The O’Deadly’s are ready to fill the halls of North America’s busiest ... »
Pearson Convention Center, 2638 Steeles Ave E, Brampton
March 5, 2026
Free
Attention Opportunity Seekers! Career Fair Canada is back and better than ever, helping you advance your career in the right direction! Get in front of hiring managers, ... »
Coca-Cola Coliseum, 19 Nunavut Road, Toronto
March 6, 2026
Free
Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik invites the community to a special night of free leisure skating. This is your opportunity to experience the rink in a truly memorable ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St West, Toronto
March 7, 2026
416-902-3973
Free
Celebrate the city we love as Celebrate Toronto takes over Nathan Phillips Square for Toronto’s 192nd birthday with an unforgettable festival in the heart of downtown. ... »
Geary Street between Ossington and west of Dufferin, Toronto
March 7, 2026 To March 8, 2026
Free
A two day, rain or shine celebration of art and culture on Geary Avenue from Ossington to west of Dufferin. Watch the neighbourhood come alive with music, ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
March 7, 2026
Free
Seedy Weekend is a community event for everyone. Whether you’re a gardening newbie, a seasoned farmer, interested in sustainable local foods and pollinator gardens or simply ... »
OISE/University of Toronto, 252 Bloor St. W., Toronto
March 7, 2026
Free
The annual rally and march highlight both local and global issues impacting women, non-binary, and gender-diverse people, including the gendered impact of the privatization of health care, ... »
Ikon Event Space, 6887 Dixie Rd, Mississauga
March 7, 2026 To March 19, 2026
416 825 9275
Free
Sunshine Radio proudly presents the 20th Annual Eid Bazaar 2026 🎊 Why You Can’t Miss This: – 🛍️ Over 180 booths featuring Pakistani & Indian designer wear – 🎁 Thousands of giveaways ... »
The Well Marketplace, 486 Front St. W, Toronto
March 7, 2026
PWYC
Calling all game enthusiasts in Toronto! Join Werewolf Toronto for a chill evening where we will be playing the social deduction game Werewolf. Whether you\’re a ... »
Hyatt Regency, 370 King St W, Toronto
March 7, 2026
Free
Gain direct access to 40+ of the UK’s top institutions, known worldwide for academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and employability. This exclusive UK University Fair gives you direct ... »
The International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd., Mississauga
March 11, 2026 To March 16, 2026
Free
2 WAREHOUSE SALES IN 1 — $10 Clothing & Shoe Pop-Up Warehouse Sale, Revlon Warehouse Sale by SaleEvent. $10 Pop-Up Warehouse Sale Enjoy a stunning selection of footwear and apparel items all ... »
Remote Gallery, 568 Richmond St W, Toronto
March 12, 2026 To March 15, 2026
Free admission
Presented by Akin, curated by Renato Baldin. Between one breath and the next, the world shifts. Perception softens, memory interrupts, and the body recalibrates itself in time. ... »
Queen Elizabeth Building, 190 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto
March 12, 2026 To March 15, 2026
Free
Endy is celebrating its 11th birthday with its first-ever Warehouse Sale in Toronto. From March 12–15 at Exhibition Place, shoppers can score up to 60% off select Endy mattresses, ... »
Hillcrest Mall Centre Court, 9350 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
March 12, 2026 To March 19, 2026
Free
Spring has sprung at Hillcrest Mall, bringing a vibrant lineup of cultural celebrations, seasonal installations and family-friendly programming designed to bring the community together. From a beautiful ... »
The Welcome Market, 938 Queen St W, Toronto
March 13, 2026 To March 22, 2026
Free
Toronto is getting an immersive taste of Japan through a curated cultural marketplace, inspired by Japan’s iconic cherry blossoms! For a limited time, Next Stop Japan, ... »
Colborne Lodge Coach House, 11 Colborne Lodge Drive
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
Free
Gather for a family-friendly March Break extravaganza at Colborne Lodge. Enjoy a drop-in craft, join a daily Indigenous-led tour of High Park at 1 pm, or take part ... »
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
Free
Gather at Todmorden Mills to explore the Don Valley through guided walks and hands‑on craft workshops inspired by the historic paper mill and surrounding natural landscape. ... »
Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Road, Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
Free
Gather at Scarborough Museum for a fun-filled celebration of creativity and storytelling! Enjoy a warm drink and a snack prepared on the museum’s historic stove and ... »
Purple Woods Conservation Area, Coates Road East, Oshawa
March 14, 2026 To March 29, 2026
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 ... »
Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
Free
Enjoy a free, full day of discovery at Fort York. Catch a flintlock musket demonstration and join a discussion about how weapon technology shaped past conflicts. Hourly ... »
Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge Street, Toronto, Canada
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
Free
Gather at the museum to take a break from modern technology and spend quality time with friends and family. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly hands on baking workshop ... »
Legislative Assembly of Ontario, 111 Wellesley Street West, Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 21, 2026
416-325-7500
Free
This two hour interactive, fun program is designed for families with kids ages 6 to 12, to experience and learn about Ontario’s Parliament. Explore the historic Legislative Building, ... »
Montgomery's Inn, Dundas Street West, Etobicoke
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
Free
Step into the culinary past and craft a community cookbook that blends your favourite family or found recipes with historic dishes. Explore the historic house and discover ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W., Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 15, 2026
Free
The Shack is back! Sugar Shack TO returns March 14-15 for more March Break Maple Madness. Toronto’s urban cabane à sucre experience is coming to Harbourfront Centre ... »
Mackenzie House, 82 Bond St., Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
Free
Print a customized postcard on the historic press, then explore hands-on activities in the gallery. Decorate a model paper house and discover surprise objects in the mystery ... »
Spadina Museum , 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 22, 2026
(416) 392-6910
FREE
Downsizing and have extra teacups? Pass them on to a new home. Looking for the perfect teacup—or just ready for a change? Bring one to trade ... »
Evergreen Brickworks Farmers Market, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
March 14, 2026
FREE
Milk Masters on the Moove, brought to you by Dairy Farmers of Ontario, is coming to life on Saturday, March 14, to celebrate the launch of the new ... »
Cat's Cradle Sports and Spirits, 1245 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
March 14, 2026
4166542234
Free
It’s all about Avril Lavigne, for 3 straight hours. VIDEO tribute on 8 big screens with BIG sound. Join us for 3 hours of fun, with other Avril fans. ... »
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St W, Toronto
March 14, 2026
Free
Attention Opportunity Seekers! Career Fair Canada is back and better than ever, helping you advance your career in the right direction! Get in front of hiring managers, ... »
Bloor St W & St George St to Yonge-Dundas Square,Toronto
March 15, 2026
Free
Join us for the biggest St Patrick’s Day parade to hit the streets of Toronto. It is an amazing afternoon filled with music, dance, floats and ... »
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave, North York
March 16, 2026
Free
Downsview Park is filled with so many exciting spaces to explore. Join us for a guided late winter walk through the Urban Forest from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM, ... »
Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave, Scarborough
March 16, 2026 To March 20, 2026
4164971550
Free
Get ready for a week packed with non-stop excitement featuring the electrifying K-Pop Demon Hunters Tribute (this show is going to be Golden!), the paw-some stunts of ... »
STACKT market , 28 Bathurst St., Toronto
March 17, 2026 To March 22, 2026
+1 (519) 317-5232
Free
Celebrate the official start of spring with Spring Equinox, a week-long festival at STACKT market taking place over March Break. Rooted in themes of renewal, balance, and ... »
The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St. W, Toronto
March 19, 2026 To May 17, 2026
FREE
Volcano presents Preservation, an exhibition of new multidisciplinary artworks by four internationally-acclaimed Palestinian artists: dancer and choreographer Marah Haj; filmmaker Moaz Hosni; installation and multidisciplinary artist Shahd ... »
Ace Hotel Toronto, 51 Camden Street, 14th Floor, Toronto
March 19, 2026 To March 28, 2026
Free
“Sound of Stms” invites a different guest DJ each week alongside organizer Tdesu —for a free evening of soulful sonics at Ace Hotel Toronto every Saturday ranging ... »
Ace Hotel Toronto, 51 Camden St, Toronto
March 19, 2026 To March 26, 2026
Free
We’re partnering with The Remix Project to spotlight the next wave of music talent coming out of their community. Each month, graduates and alumni from Remix ... »
Mattamy Athletic Centre, 50 Carlton St, Toronto
March 20, 2026 To March 22, 2026
416-526-8114
FREE
We invite the entire Canadian and world-wide Blind Hockey community to come celebrate the 11th anniversary of the biggest Blind Hockey event on the planet. The 12th ... »
Man of Kent, 202 Ossington Ave, Toronto
March 20, 2026 To March 22, 2026
$0
Step inside the world of Peaky Blinders with a visit to The Garrison, an immersive pub pop-up inspired by Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, at Man of ... »
Remote Gallery, 568B Richmond St W, Toronto
March 20, 2026 To March 21, 2026
Free
On our first anniversary, Eternal Happiness is thrilled to present photography exhibition titled ‘Through the Eyes of an Immigrant’. This exhibition explores how migration reshapes perception of ... »
Ace Hotel, 51 Camden Street, Toronto
March 24, 2026
Free
Join us for Lobby Knights in partnership with Knightcap — Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or learning the ropes, everyone is welcome to join the game. Expect ... »
Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East, 600 Dixon Rd, Toronto
March 25, 2026
416.907.8604
Free
Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, head to the Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East for a dynamic Job Fair and Training Expo. Connect with potential employers, ... »
Hot Stove, 40 Bay St., Toronto
March 27, 2026
Free
Coors Light and the Toronto Raptors are bringing the energy off the court with an exclusive post-game celebration following the Raptors vs. New Orleans Pelicans matchup. After ... »
Richmond Green Sports Complex, 1300 Elgin Mills West, Richmond Hill
March 28, 2026
Free
Join us for this family friendly event to celebrate a Canadian specialty-MAPLE SYRUP! Pancake Breakfast Free Contests Education and Entertainment and more! Who is it for? All ... »
The Grand Order of Divine Sweets, 1162 Queen St W, Toronto
March 28, 2026
Free
Attention all treasure hunters – The 5th Annual Grand Hunt has been announced! The city’s most epic Easter treasure hunt, known for its $1000 cash-filled Grand Prize Chocolate ... »
Parkdale, Queen West, Toronto
March 28, 2026
Free
Join Us for Parkdale Day! Get ready for a fun-filled day at Parkdale Day! Bring your friends and family to enjoy awesome activities, great vibes, and a ... »
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