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A list of free places to visit, free upcoming events and free activities in Toronto and GTA.
A list of free fun family, kids and adult activities and events in Toronto and GTA during October. »
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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 ... »
Downey’s U-pick Farm, 13707 Heart Lake Road, Caledon
August 14, 2026 To October 31, 2026
905 838 4777
Free admission
Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm is a family farm, owned and operated by Greg Downey which grows fruits and vegetables. The farm is open for apple ... »
Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
September 10, 2026 To October 17, 2026
Free
As Haraway notes in When Species Meet, technologies such as “Crittercams” are not neutral; they actively shape what can be seen, known, and imagined about animals. The ... »
YZD Runway, 10 Hanover Road, North York
October 2, 2026 To October 24, 2026
Free
Runway Reels returns to YZD for four weekends only with outdoor movie nights set against the unmistakable backdrop of The Runway. Bring a blanket, gather your crew, ... »
Ace Hotel Toronto, 51 Camden Street, Toronto
October 2, 2026 To October 23, 2026
Free
Every Friday night, DJ Ocho takes over the Lobby with high-energy open-format sets spanning hip-hop, R&B, afrobeats, dancehall, reggaeton, and global crowd favorites. Who is ... »
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, North York
October 3, 2026 To October 18, 2026
4163971341
Free
Celebrating Art, Nature, and Community — Essence of the Garden is the 2nd annual plein air art exhibition and sale featuring over 100 original artworks created outdoors at Toronto ... »
Downtown Toronto
October 16, 2026 To October 18, 2026
Free & up
Toronto Waterfront Marathon is Canada’s premier running event and the grand finale of the Canada Running Series. »
Greenwood Conservation Area, 2290 Greenwood Rd., Ajax
October 17, 2026
Free
Pumpkinville is one of our most popular events in the Town of Ajax. There are a variety of activities for the entire family including a live stage, ... »
Main Street, Historic Downtown Bowmanville
October 17, 2026
Free
This tremendously popular annual street festival celebrates all things apple. Four city blocks become a showcase for our many local apple growers who proudly offer up a ... »
Various Locations, Whitchurch-Stouffville
October 17, 2026 To October 18, 2026
9056402279
Free
We are excited to welcome you back to Annual Stouffville Studio Tour! As a bonus, on our Tour you will be driving through the countryside during the ... »
Etienne Brulé Park, 10 Catherine Street, Toronto
October 17, 2026
Free
Explore the Humber River and discover the adventures of salmon and their incredible journey at this fun, family-friendly nature walk! Learn all about salmon life cycle, migration, ... »
Bayview Leaside BIA, 1540 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
October 17, 2026
FREE
Join us for the annual AppleFest hosted by the Bayview Leaside BIA! 🍎🍂 We’re transforming the street with cozy hay bales and tempting you with a cornucopia ... »
Ontario Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley St. West, Toronto
October 17, 2026
4163257500
Free
Experience the crisp air and beautiful colours on the Legislature’s grounds while taking part in a wide variety of family-friendly activities, including the Parliamentary Pumpkin Patch, ... »
Millennium Square, 590 Liverpool Road, Pickering
October 17, 2026 To October 24, 2026
905-420-4620
Free
Fall Fling celebrates all things Fall with pumpkin painting, photo stops, fall décor, miniature train rides, Halloween costume contests, trick-or-treating, hands-on crafts, and local artisans in ... »
Ace Hotel Toronto, 51 Camden Street, Toronto
October 17, 2026
Free
World class talent, Hedspin turn up the beats this Saturday from 9:00PM–1:00AM in the Lobby. The Worldwide Ride with DJ Hedspin. Tasteful Selections • Past & Present, ... »
Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto
October 17, 2026 To December 12, 2026
Free
The Downsview Park Education Team is excited to launch a new free outdoor program for families, with sessions offered in English and French! Families will enjoy: 📖 Interactive ... »
![Bruno Capolongo's opening night "DoubleVision" exhibition](https://www.todocanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/Berenson-fine-arts-bruno-250x165.jpg "Bruno Capolongo's opening night "DoubleVision" exhibition")
Berenson Fine Art, 198 Davenport Rd., Toronto
October 17, 2026
Free
Bruno Capolongo is an internationally known artist who presents his new solo exhibition DoubleVision for the first time at Berenson Fine Art. The artist invites us to ... »
North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto Ontario
October 17, 2026
416-395-5672
FREE
Are you interested in learning more about your rights? Join us for an interactive and informative session with the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust (CCLET). We will ... »
Ed's Alley @ Mirvish Village, 34 Lennox St, Toronto
October 17, 2026
Free
The team behind Kensington Flea brings a new market experience and independent vendors to Honest Ed’s Alley The October event will be the inaugural edition of ... »
Cat's Cradle Sports and Spirits, 1245 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
October 17, 2026
4166542234
FREE
FREE – DJ Stace of Bass visits the west end of Toronto for the very first time ever. Techo. House. Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH ... »
Charles Sauriol Conservation Area, 1191 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
October 18, 2026
Free
Explore the mouth of the Don River and discover the adventures of salmon and their incredible journey at this fun, family-friendly nature walk! Learn all about salmon ... »
Centre for Social Innovation, 192 Spadina Ave., Toronto
October 18, 2026
6476851466
Free
🏡 Is your home climate resilient? What would you do if your basement flooded? Or if an extreme weather event knocked out your power? Join the Home Resilience ... »
Bruce's Mill Conservation Area, 3291 Stouffville Road Whitchurch-Stouffville
October 18, 2026
4163882474
Pay What You Can
Wander the woods in the evening twilight hour, where witches await with song, poems and wishes. Roam through the woods at Bruce’s Mill at your own ... »
Royal Ontario Museum, Queens Park, Toronto
October 20, 2026 To December 15, 2026
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 ... »
Dave Kerwin Trail, Newmarket
October 22, 2026 To October 24, 2026
Free to $5
This October, take a walk through Newmarket's new Haunted Halloween Trail. »
Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
October 22, 2026 To November 28, 2026
416 504 3699
Free
Sandra Meigs has sustained her painting practice for over 40 years. Through three interconnected bodies of work – Beasts, Clocks and Popeye – she reflects on a lifetime of devotion ... »
The Theatre Centre, 1115 Queen St W, Toronto
October 22, 2026 To October 24, 2026
416 538 0988
Various
The Theatre Centre has announced year seven of Comedy is Art, three nights of can’t-miss comedy with over 40 comics from across Toronto and beyond. Headlined by ... »
Rorschach Brewery, 1001 Eastern Avenue Toronto
October 22, 2026
Free
Dab and groove along to your favourite songs to win prizes! It’s FUN, it’s FREE, it’s MUSIC BINGO. Music Bingo is back at Rorschach ... »
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto
October 23, 2026
$7+fees
Come celebrate Halloween with Anime North at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Center. There will be an Artist Alley, videos, gaming, contests and prizes, and more! Costumes are ... »
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Younge St, Toronto
October 23, 2026 To October 25, 2026
Free
Join us for 3 unforgettable days of joy, light, and culture at Toronto’s largest Diwali celebration! Also known as Deepavali, the Festival of Lights symbolizes the victory ... »
Ontario's Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley St. West, Toronto
October 23, 2026 To October 30, 2026
416-325-0061
Free - Pre-registration required
During this evening, 1-hour tour, hear all about the spooky happenings at Ontario’s Legislative Building. Learn the stories of the lady in the checkered dress and ... »
Haleon Health House, 189 Argyle St., Toronto
October 23, 2026
Free
Haleon, the company behind familiar brands Advil, Buckley’s, Centrum, Sensodyne, TUMS, Benefiber, Emergen-C and Voltaren, is opening the doors to Haleon Health House, a free, one-day ... »
Dufferin Grove Park, 875 Dufferin St. Toronto
October 24, 2026
416.708.3332
Donations appreciated
Clay & Paper Theatre presents the annual NIGHT OF DREAD, an evening of fearful pageantry, revels and mockery. At this much loved, family-friendly, community event, Torontonians are invited ... »
The Bentway, 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
October 24, 2026
FREE
All pup-kins and their families are invited to participate in a fun, dog-focused afternoon filled with creative costumes, fabulous pooch prizes, and pet-focused local vendors. Prepare for ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
October 24, 2026 To October 25, 2026
Free
Get ready for the most spectacular Diwali celebration in Canada! Join us at Nathan Phillips Square in Toronto for a grand Diwali event like no other. Experience ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
October 24, 2026 To October 25, 2026
Free
The Good Mourning is a public festival that brings grief and mourning out of the shadows and into the light. On the first day, Together in Grief, ... »
CF Shops at Don Mills, 1090 Don Mills Road, Toronto
October 24, 2026
$5
Get ready for a spook-tacular day of family-filled fun! We’re back for year two of Boo Bash and making Halloween even bigger and better! Head to ... »
Eglinton St George’s United Church, 35 Lytton Blvd, Toronto
October 24, 2026
No tickets required, entry is free.
Come shop at the Great Kids Stuff Sale (GKSS) for high quality gently used items for newborns to 10 year olds. Items range from clothing and shoes to ... »
Waterfront Neighbourhood Space, , 39 Commissioners Street Toronto
October 24, 2026
Free, but registration ahead of time required
This Halloween season, join Waterfront Toronto and Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) for an after-dark tour through the park. Before the sun sets, Waterfront Toronto and TRCA ... »
Kensington Market, Toronto
October 25, 2026
Free
Celebrate everything that makes Kensington the special place that it is! There will be tons of great food, poetry, dance , our Kensington Market Art Fair — a curated ... »
Danforth Ave and Donlands Ave, Toronto
October 25, 2026
Free
OXI Day commemorates the rejection by Greek prime minister Ioannis Metaxas of the ultimatum made by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini on 28 October 1940 and the subsequent Hellenic counterattack ... »
Dogsview Park, Circuit Path, North York
October 25, 2026
Free
Howl-O-Ween Unleashed is back at Downsview Park! Drop by the Festival Terrace on October 25th for spook-tacular, fun-filled day. We are collaborating with Toronto Dog Moms to ... »
The Village At Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto
October 25, 2026
705 241-9859
Free
Step into a magical Halloween experience at The Village at Black Creek with this indoor witches market celebrating the spirit of Samhain. Discover 40+ unique vendors, tarot and ... »
The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St W #2, Toronto
October 25, 2026
Free
Spooky season hits Parkdale Hall at Toronto Sunday Market’s Haul-O-Ween Market, Oct 25. Spooky season hits The Parkdale Hall! Costumes, candy, and creepy-cool creations await every ghost ... »
Venue shared to registered participants, Toronto
October 25, 2026
Free
Toronto Kids Fashion Week invites children ages 3 to 18 to an open model casting call on Sunday, October 25 in Toronto. No experience needed – children from every background are ... »
1 Krisbury Avenue, Thornhill
October 28, 2026 To October 31, 2026
Free to $10
Come and experience the Thornhill Woods Haunted Corn Maze...if you're brave enough!! »
Burlington Lions Club Hall, 471 Pearl Street, Burlington
October 28, 2026
Free
Come and discover the many exciting year-round events managed by the Halton Outdoor Club. We offer hiking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, cycling and paddling, keeping you active outdoors ... »
Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
October 30, 2026 To October 31, 2026
4163211351
free
Canada’s biggest and best Halloween block party is BACK! The Village happily presents ‘Halloween on Church Street.’ Brace yourself for the most spine-chilling, jaw-droppingly spectacular Halloween ... »
Ace Hotel Toronto , 51 Camden Street, Toronto
October 30, 2026
Free
“Sound of Stms” presents a Halloween-themed party to kick off the weekend festivities. A spooky night of soulful sonics at Ace Hotel Toronto ranging from global sounds ... »
Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie Street, Toronto
October 31, 2026
Free/$10
Experience meaningful ceremony, captivating performances, original artwork, and traditional food—we genuinely cannot wait to create another momentous and memorable Día de los Muertos Celebration with ... »
Car Park 501, 11 Grenview Blvd. N., Etobicoke
October 31, 2026
(416) 239-8243
Free
Come Celebrate the spooky Halloween season with us! Bring your best costume and decorate pumpkins, Crafts, treats, face painting, raffles & so much more! Kids will be able ... »
Trinity Bellwoods Park, 790 Queen St W, Toronti
October 31, 2026
FREE
Discover Toronto’s favourite Artisan Market on Queen W, offering an exceptional selection of locally crafted treasures that not only elevate your style but also nurture the ... »
Clarkson Village BIA, Mississauga
October 31, 2026
free
Get those costumes ready and return to the Village for more tricks, more treats and even more Halloween fun! 🎃 Bouncy Castles 🚂 Trackless Train 🎡 Games 🎨 Face Painting 🎭 Live ... »
Main Street Stouffville, 19 Civic Ave, Whitchurch-Stouffville
October 31, 2026
Free
Get ready for a spooktacular day in the heart of Stouffville! Main Street will come alive with family-friendly Halloween fun. Bring the whole family for activities, costumes, ... »
Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave., Scarborough
October 31, 2026
Free
A Little Magic, a Little Trick-or-Treating, and a Lot of Halloween Fun! Join us for a magic show at 1 PM, filled with tricks, surprises, and a little ... »
20 Castlefield Ave, Toronto
October 31, 2026
free
Toronto, come celebrate Halloween at UPtown Yonge and have some Haunted Halloween fun! Enjoy Live Music & Buskers, Tasty Treats and Giveaways, Sidewalk Sale, Costume Contests for ... »
The Alley, 382 Yonge Street, Toronto
October 31, 2026
2892164856
FREE
Trick or treat, dogs on the street! 👻 This Halloween, Toronto Dog Moms is popping up at The Alley at College Park for an afternoon celebrating three things ... »
7280 Bellshire Gate, Mississauga
October 31, 2026
Free
Get ready for a frightfully fun Halloween night in Mississauga! Join us for Halloween on Bellshire 2026, a free, family-friendly neighbourhood Halloween celebration featuring spooky outdoor decorations, glowing ... »
Scarborough Town Centre, 300 Borough Dr, Scarborough
October 31, 2026
free with advanced registration.
Scarborough Town Centre is transforming into the largest, free trick-or-treat destination east of the DVP, giving families a safe and weather-proof way to celebrate this Halloween. Along ... »
Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket
November 1, 2026
Free
Calling all pumpkin carvers and jack-o-lantern enthusiasts! Show off your jack-o-lantern one more time for a chance to win! On the day after Halloween, drop off your ... »
Hugh's Room, 296 Broadview Ave, Toronto
November 2, 2026
FREE
World premiere for two violins by André Ristic Few instruments can match the violin’s extraordinary combination of brilliance, agility, and expressive power. This Encounters event will ... »
Online, Canada
November 2, 2026
Free
This Summer Travel, Work and Improve your French! Join the YMCA’s Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) Program from June 26 to August 7, 2027. Will you be 16 or 17 this ... »
Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, 1500 Gulleden Drive, Mississauga
November 4, 2026
4167219314
Free
This free event is dedicated to breaking the silence around perinatal mental health. Moms, dads, partners, and caregivers are all welcome. Because no parent should navigate this ... »
Gerrard India Bazaar BIA, 1432 Gerrard St E, Toronto
November 7, 2026
free
Your favorite downtown Toronto Diwali party is BACK! Enjoy a LIVE DJ, Dance, Sparklers, Tasty Treats, Sidewalk Sales, and More! This is a FREE event brought to ... »
Southfields Community Centre, 225 Dougall Ave, Caledon
November 7, 2026
Free
Our award-winning Diwali Drone Show returns this fall to help celebrate the Festival of Lights! The Town of Caledon is pleased to offer an environmentally friendly and ... »
Sesquicentennial Park, 11333 Bramalea Road, Brampton
November 8, 2026
Free
The City of Brampton invites residents to take part in the annual Diwali Mela, a free family-friendly celebration of the Festival of Lights. Details TBA Diwali, known ... »
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. W., Toronto
November 11, 2026 To November 12, 2026
Free Admission
Canada’s biggest celebration of photo, video, filmmaking, and creator culture. ProFusion Expo is where the imaging industry comes to see what’s next. For two unforgettable ... »
The Distillery District, 55 Mill St, Toronto
November 12, 2026 To January 3, 2027
Free to $30+fees
The Distillery Winter Village is the picture-perfect holiday experience, where friends and family gather to explore the rich history of The Distillery District, the timeless romance of ... »
Esplanade Park & Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering
November 13, 2026 To November 14, 2026
905.420.4620
Free
Join us for our annual winter season celebration! Watch as we light up Esplanade Park with festive lights and fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, art installations, ... »
Various locations, Southern Ontario
November 20, 2026 To November 30, 2026
donations to local food bank
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train program is returning to the rails in 2026 to raise money, food, and awareness for food banks and hunger issues ... »
Memorial Park, 110 Simcoe St S, Oshawa
November 20, 2026
Free
The City of Oshawa kicks off the holiday season with the Bright and Merry Market. This free event in the heart of downtown Oshawa, offers fun for ... »
Dixie Road and Glenanna Road, Pickering
November 21, 2026
905-420-4620
Free
Santa Claus is coming to Pickering! With extravagant floats from Pickering businesses and community groups, marching bands, and Santa Claus himself, the Santa Claus Parade is the ... »
Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
November 27, 2026 To January 3, 2027
Free
Burlington’s most enchanting holiday tradition is back, proudly presented by the Burlington Lions Club. Stroll the glowing waterfront, bring the whole family, and flip the season ... »
Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond Street West, Toronto
December 2, 2026
Free
Join exhibition curator Lisa Deanne Smith for an engaging and in-depth curatorial tour of ‘Returning to Ourselves: Rebecca Baird and Kenny Alvin Baird—A Retrospective of Art ... »
Millennium Square, Liverpool Rd, Pickering
December 5, 2026 To December 12, 2026
905-420-4620
Free
Celebrate the season at Pickering’s Waterfront! Experience the magic of the holidays in Nautical Village and Millennium Square. Enjoy live ice carving displays, festive music and ... »
Cat's Cradle Sports and Spirits, 1245 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
December 26, 2026
4166542234
FREE
Boxing Day just got legendary! Escape the post-Christmas haze and immerse yourself in the dark, electrifying world of Depeche Mode with an early VIDEO tribute spectacular in ... »
Cat's Cradle Sports and Spirits, 1245 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
December 26, 2026
FREE
ALL Oasis Videos on 8 screens – BIG SOUND – BIG ENERGY Partial SONG LIST: The Masterplan Don’t Look Back in Anger Wonderwall Champagne Supernova Hello Acquiesce Morning Glory ... »
Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond Street West, Toronto
January 20, 2027
Free
Discover the ideas behind ‘Michael Massie | now and then’ in a special curator-led tour with exhibition guest curator Alysa Procida. Through an engaging, in-depth discussion, Alysa will ... »
Unionville Millennium Square, 142 Main St., Unionville
August 1, 2027
(905) 604-8339
Free
Celebrate Canada Day with music from your favourite movies, Broadway and light classics. The event also includes a national flag-raising ceremony with the singing of the national ... »
416-392-7288
19 Horticultural Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Explore the conservatory through its different sections that houses the water wheel and plants like Orchids, Cacti and succulents, and the main (central) Palm House filled with ... »
416-392-CITY (2489)
Lake Shore Boulevard East, Toronto
Year Round
Named after Sarah Ashbridge,a British loyalist from Philadelphia, Ashbridge's Bay Park was once part of a 5 sq. km marsh on the Don River Delta, which was ... »
416-392-CITY (2489)
201 Guildwood Parkway Toronto M1P 4N7
Day Light Hours
A beautiful sculptural garden located along the Scarborough Bluffs, Guildwood Park, was home to Rosa Breithaupt Hewetson & Spencer Clark, who were patrons of arts and preservationists. They ... »
416-394-8543
151 Elmcrest Road, Toronto
Daily, 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Centennial Park conservatory, situated in Centennial park was built in 1960's, as part of federal government's plan to commemorate Canada's 100th birthday. The conservatory has an area ... »
311
105 Bridgend Street, Toronto
Year round
The Port Union Waterfront Park was built as part of revitalization of Toronto's Waterfront by Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. The 3.8 km Port Union waterfront trail runs ... »
311
5555 Steeles Ave E, Scarborough
Day light hours
Explore the large park, stroll the boardwalk and watch trumpeter swans, waterfowls enjoying a swim in the pond. Take a hike, or a run on the paved ... »
(905)713-6038
195 Rouge Hills Drive, Toronto
Year Round
Rouge River that flows from Oak Ridges Moraine to Lake Ontario, forms the provincially significant wetland, Lower Rouge Marsh at it southern end - where it meets ... »
311
5 Glen Everest Rd, Toronto
Year Round, Daily
Once a 40 acre Rumph farm, overlooking Scarborough Bluffs, the Rosetta McClain Garden was the property of Rosetta, daughter of Thomas McDonald West, owner and operator of J. & ... »
311
61 Undercliff Dr , Toronto
Year round
Scarborough Bluffs Park is one of the many parks located along the geographical feature - the bluffs along the shoreline of Lake Ontario in Scarborough. Enjoy a ... »