Fun Free* things to do in Toronto Apr 22-28!

*Transportation to and from events not included. Other charges may apply. Free at the time of writing this article. For accurate and up to date info please refer to organizations' / event organizers' websites / social accounts.

Note: images are for illustration purposes only and do not represent the actual events, products, or items

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Here are some FUN FREE* things to do in Toronto

Be sure to check out our other articles linked below and throughout the article for more fun to be had every day of the week!

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Apr 22

Din of Shadows VII: Museum of Quiet Sounds

Similar to an art exhibit, visitors are welcome to walk around and experience all 10 simultaneous musical exhibits in separate rooms

Some tickets are available for Free* but there are also paid tickets for those who can Pay What They Can to support the artists

90 minute performance

Friday April 26 - 8pm

April 27 - 3pm and 8pm

At the Music Gallery - 918 Bathurst Ave

Instagram @dinofshadows

Apr 22 and 24

Intro to 3D Printing

We heard you, you'd like to have access to 3D printing

Thanks to the Toronto Public Library, anyone with a library card can have access

Terms and conditions, obviously, do apply

Learn how to design and use the printer properly

This and many other cool things you can do at the Toronto Public Library in our article: Toronto Public Library - 3D Printing and More

Instragram @tpl.foundation

Remember to register through their site, through Eventbrite or over the phone

April 22 - 6-7pm - Albion Branch - 1515 Albion Rd

April 24 - 6:30-8pm - Fort York Branch - 190 Fort York Blvd

Apr 23

Movie Screening

Content Farm

Social commentary and cringe comedy - deepfake reality dating show and bot conspiracy theories

7 - 9:30pm

Innis College, 2 Sussex Ave

Register on their website

Instagram @innistownhall

Apr 24-26

Cherry Blossoms Photo Walk

1 hour sessions happening twice each day at either 4-5pm or 5:30-6:30pm

At Exhibition Place photographers from West Toronto Photography Group will be teaching how to capture the beautiful blossoms

Bring your own equipment (i.e. smart phone, SLR, DSLR)

All skill levels welcome

Register through Eventbrite

Meet at Bandshell Park

Instagram @explaceto

For more Cherry Blossom Locations across Toronto, check out our article: Cherry Blossom Toronto

Apr 27

Yard Sale Crawl! @ Junction / High Park North

Raind date April 28

8:30am - 3pm

All are welcome - make friends, buy items, and / or sell

Join their Facebook group for details: YARD SALE CRAWL! @ Junction / High Park North

Apr 28

Celebrate Earth Day at Downsview Park

11am - 9pm

at the Play Zone at Downsview Park

hands-on activities on how to reduce environmental footprint

register through Eventbrite

Instagram @parcdownsviewpark

Apr 28

Live Music

Attend Enyonam's R&B performance

at Dakota Tavern - 249 Ossington Ave

Drinks and other items for sale

Instagram @enyonammusic

These events are free* to attend but are only around for a short period of time.

*Transportation to and from events not included. Other charges may apply. Free at the time of writing this article. For accurate and up to date info please refer to organizations' / event organizers' websites / social accounts.

Note: images are for illustration purposes only and do not represent the actual events, products, or items

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Improv Open Mic @ The Cameron House

Mondays

Want to laugh away the Monday blues?

Check out The Cameron House for some Open Mic Improv Comedy

This is a recurring event

For events only happening this week, check out our Free* Things to Do in Toronto This Week article.

Instagram @the.cameronhouse

For the full line up of weekly comedy shows in Toronto, check out: Comedy Shows in Toronto

Mondays

Mundo Lingo

When learning a new language, the biggest hurdle to overcome is gaining practice in a live exchange.

Here's your chance!

Do a language swap, mix and mingle to broaden your perspective and horizons through conversations.

19+ event

Eats and drinks for sale

Put on a sticker of the languages you speak (symbolized by the country's flag)

Instagram @mundolingo

The Evolution of Japanese Ceramics

From the Edo period to Meiji

Closed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays but open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

On display until end of March

For up to date hours and dates check out their Instagram page @jftoronto

Anytime Soon

Cherry Blossoms

We've put together an article with 17 locations for you to enjoy the cherry blossoms ranging for super popular to less traffic.

Plan your visit and stay tuned, here: Cherry Blossom Toronto

Apr 2 - May 11

A World of Dragons: Dragons in Children's Books

All are welcome during operating hours

Toronto Public Library - Lillian H. Smith Library

239 College St - 4th Floor - in the Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books

Instagram @tpl.foundation

Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

Law & Order Toronto Viewing Party

O'Grady's - 518 Church St

7:30 - 9pm

Toronto is featured in this TV series!

O'Grady's is a lgbtqia2s+ positive space

Instagram @ogradysonchurch

For drag performances, check out our: Drag Queen Events article.

Tuesdays-Thursdays

The Canadian Opera Company is back with this year's line up of performances that usually take place at noon Tuesdays to Thursdays.

There are exceptions, of course, as there are a couple of 5:30pm timeslots, as well.

If you work in the area or have the day off, it's good to unwind with some musical performances.

This event is really popular so make sure to arrive well in advance to get a seat.

This season is up until May 30th so make sure not to miss out! :D

Instagram @torontounion

Board Game Designer Night

Snakes & Lattes in the Annex

Meet up monthly on the first Monday of the month

6pm

Instagram @snakesandlattes

Board Game Designer Nights

Snakes & Lattes College

Every second last Monday of the month

Open to the public and game designers

6pm until close

Test new games, have access to their library of games

Eats, drinks, and items for sale

Instagram @snakesandlattes

Mar 30 - Jun 16

Eat in or Dine Out: A Culinary Exploration of Our Special Collections Art Exhibit

Explore how people used to eat in the past

See ads of different restaurant food menus, wartime posters about rationing and recipe books including one for artificial milk from 1867

Instagram @tpl.foundation

The Toronto Public Library does indeed have MUCH to offer.

Check out our Toronto Public Library - 3D Printing, Free* Courses, and More article to learn more of what the Toronto Public Library has to offer.

For other things to do in Toronto that are here for a longer period of time, check out our: Ongoing Free* Things to Do in Toronto article.

Lets get Dicey: Board Games + Shisha + Music

Thursdays

Mob Lounge

7-11pm

Instagram @moblounge.ca

Wednesdays

Action Sound Band

Listen to live music at the Grossmans Tavern

8pm-12am

Acts are usually blues, rock, folk, roots, and jazz

Instagram @grossmanstavern

Wednesdays - Saturdays

Power - Art Exhibit at OCAD

Gallery hours:

Wednesdays 12 - 7pm

Thursdays - Saturdays 12-5pm

Experience Toronto based artists as they challenge capitalist worldviews

On until mid May 2024

Instagram @onsite_at_ocadu

Wednesdays

Drop-in Ceremony, Medicine Teachings and Sacred Fire

6-8pm

Mother Earth Learning Lodge, 20 Willcocks St., Courtyard, University of Toronto

Eats, drinks available while quantities last

For more information please contact: wbiih.dlsph@utoronto.ca or ontarioneihr.dlsph@utoronto.ca

Wednesdays

Board Game Bonding

Board games, meet and mingles, convesrations, networking and more

For everyone

1 welcome drink and snacks

6-8pm

192 Spadina Ave.

Instagram @csitoronto

Saturdays

Cinema Soiree

7-10pm

Until the last Saturday in April

Watch movies at Chefs Hall 111 Richmond St W

Complimentary popcorn while quantities last

Eats, drinks, items for sale

Instagram @chefshallto

Last Saturday of the Month

Little Portugal Gallery Visits and Vintage Crawls

2-6pm

Last Saturday of each month

Gain free* access to Gallery Visits & Vintage Crawls

Instagram @lptbia

Here are free* recurring things to do in Toronto.

*Transportation to and from events not included. Other charges may apply. Free at the time of writing this article. For accurate and up to date info please refer to organizations' / event organizers' websites / social accounts.

Note: images are for illustration purposes only and do not represent the actual events, products, or items

Any Time

Toronto Public Library

The Toronto Public Library has some great programming at libraries across the city including fashion, tech, and other great learning opportunities in various languages and subjects.

Check out our article on 50+ of the Best Free* Things You Can Do Thanks to the Toronto Public Library - trust us, you won't want to miss out on all the deals in terms of free classes and free passes to certain museums and art galleries!

Visit a Park and Enjoy Nature

You can go for a hike or a bike ride on one of the trails we write about while staying healthy and fit without breaking the bank.

Check out our Hike / Bike Trails articles.

Whether it be in nature or in the city, there's always something nice to do and experience in Toronto.

Weekly

Repair Cafe

Repair Cafe usually has a dedicated day on Saturdays at one of their hubs to help Toronto public repair their household items including small appliances, jewelry, clothing, computers and more.

No guarantees and there's usually a one item per person policy

Definitely worth checking out their workshops and pop-ups to continue the life of your cherished items

Instagram @repaircafeto

Once a Month

Royal Ontario Museum

The Royal Ontario Museum has resumed their once a month free evenings which take place on the third Tuesday of each month. See natural history right in the heart of Toronto.

Instagram @romtoronto

Tuesdays Through Sundays

Power Plant

Located at Toronto's waterfront, enjoy viewing contemporary art from around the world

Instagram @thepowerplantto

Wednesdays

Art Gallery of Ontario

It's always nice to see First Nations, Métis and Inuit creations as well as interactive installations and contemporary art.

Want to be inspired for a great date idea? Check out our Art Gallery of Ontario article.

Aga Khan

Enjoy viewing a collection of Islamic arts.

Want to know what to expect before going? Check out our visit to the Aga Khan museum: Aga Khan Museum

Gardiner Museum

Enjoy viewing some pottery and clay sculptures.

Instagram @gardinermuseum

Wednesdays to Sundays

Myseum

Learn about the history of Toronto's neighbourhoods.

Instagram @myseumoftoronto

Fridays

Museum of Contemporary Art

View international and interdisciplinary contemporary art.

Want to be inspired for a great date idea? Check out our Date Idea MOCA article.

Saturdays

Evergreen Brick Works Farmers' Market

Free entry - items for sale

May to October the market is held outdoors. November to April, it is held indoors.

Instagram @evergreen_brick_works

Wychwood Barns Farmers' Market

Free entry - items for sale

The market is held outdoors during the warmer months and indoors during the winter - rain, snow, or shine!

Access Instagram page for details @thestopfarmersmarket

Sundays

Bata Shoe Museum

If you're into fashion and learning a bit about international and historical shoes, then the Bata museum is for you!

Instagram @batashoemuseum

Anytime*

TVO Learning Resources*

TVO Learn - learning resources from kindergarten to grade 12

TVO Mpower - educational games for kindergarten to grade 6

TVO Kids - educational videos and games based on the Ontario curriculum

TVO Mathify

- Free math tutoring for individuals who are taking courses in grade 4 to 12 and have an OEN number

- Hours are 9am-9pm Monday to Friday and 3pm-9pm on weekends except for statutory holidays

- The ratios are 1 to 1, sessions are recorded for future reference

- Everything is completely virtual and can be accessed conveniently from the comfort of your remote location

- Teachers are Ontario Certified and have at least 2 years of experience in a class room

*These resources are not only made available to the Toronto public but the Ontario public - terms and conditions still apply - double check websites for details and any changes