Hogspot Events has been on break (and sort of still is) but events and festivals will start to populate here slowly. Feel free to reach out with events and suggestions.
To see recurring events that happen the same day each week, including happy hours and music and trivia nights, check out the Weekly Events page.
Looking for something to do but on a budget? Toronto has lots of free and affordable ways to keep out there and entertained. Here are a few. Festivals and exhibits up front, followed by activities listed by date. Free events are noted, and where possible, those with price tags attached include some indication of the cost. I won't be posting big ticket events unless I can find some deal to attach to them. I also won't post events that are sold out at the time of posting, or that have limited space and require pre-registration.
Always check the event's site or contact the venue for availability.
Sunday September 7
- Paddle & Protect, Beginner-friendly Kayaking. Meet at the Don't Mess with the Don kayak containers by the east end of the Cherry Beach parking lot. 9:15 am. Free but pre-registration is required.
- ROMwalks: Riverdale. Meet at the west side of Broadview Ave. at Withrow Ave. streetcar stop. Look for the ROM umbrella. 2 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: The Canary District - Movement and Migration. Meet at 409 Front St. E. 3 pm. $9.85, pre-registration required.
Monday September 8
Tuesday September 9
Wednesday September 10
- ROMwalks: Riverside. Meet at the Parkette bounded by King St. E. and River St., north side of King. Look for the ROM umbrella. 6 pm. Free
Thursday September 11
Friday September 12
Saturday September 13
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Yonge & St. Clair - From the Ground Up. Meet at David Balfour Park Trail Entrance, 20 Avoca Ave. 11 am. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Greek Life in the West End. Meet at NE corner of Bloor St. W. and Russett Ave. 3 pm. $9.85, pre-registration required.
Sunday September 14
- Paddle & Protect, Beginner-friendly Kayaking. Meet at the Don't Mess with the Don kayak containers by the east end of the Cherry Beach parking lot. 9:15 am. Free but pre-registration is required.
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
- ROMwalks: Cabbagetown North. Meet at the NE corner of Parliament and Winchester St. (near 539 Parliament). Look for the ROM umbrella. 2 pm. Also available in French. Free
Monday September 15
Tuesday September 16
Wednesday September 17
Thursday September 18
Friday September 19
Saturday September 20
- Kayak Paddling Session at Biidaasige Park. 1 hour session with kayaks, paddles, PFDs and instruction provided. Meet at River Bend Landing, on the west bank of the Don River near the Commissioners Street bridge on the east side of Biidaasige Park. 10:30 am. Free, but pre-registration is required.
Sunday September 21
- Paddle & Protect, Beginner-friendly Kayaking. Meet at the Don't Mess with the Don kayak containers by the east end of the Cherry Beach parking lot. 9:15 am. Free but pre-registration is required.
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday September 22
Tuesday September 23
Wednesday September 24
- Community Movie Night: Eileen. Soulpepper Theatre, The Distillery. Doors open at 6:30 pm, screening at 7. Free
Thursday September 25
Friday September 26
Saturday September 27
Sunday September 28
- Paddle & Protect, Beginner-friendly Kayaking. Meet at the Don't Mess with the Don kayak containers by the east end of the Cherry Beach parking lot. 9:15 am. Free but pre-registration is required.
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
- ROMwalks: Annex West. Meet at the Gwendolyn MacEwen Parkette, Walmer Rd and Lowther Ave. Look for the ROM umbrella. 2 pm. Free
Monday September 29
Tuesday September 30
Wednesday October 1
Thursday October 2
Friday October 3
Saturday October 4
Sunday October 5
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
- ROMwalks: Along the Front. Meet at the NW corner of King St. E. and Berkeley St. Look for the ROM umbrella. 2 pm. Free
Monday October 6
Tuesday October 7
Wednesday October 8
Thursday October 9
Friday October 10
Saturday October 11
Sunday October 12
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday October 13
Tuesday October 14
Wednesday October 15
Thursday October 16
Friday October 17
Saturday October 18
- Kayak Paddling Session at Biidaasige Park. 1 hour session with kayaks, paddles, PFDs and instruction provided. Meet at River Bend Landing, on the west bank of the Don River near the Commissioners Street bridge on the east side of Biidaasige Park. 10:30 am. Free, but pre-registration is required.
Sunday October 19
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday October 20
Tuesday October 21
Wednesday October 22
Thursday October 23
Friday October 24
Saturday October 25
Sunday October 26
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday October 27
Tuesday October 28
Wednesday October 29
Thursday October 30
Friday October 31
Saturday November 1
Sunday November 2
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday November 3
Tuesday November 4
Wednesday November 5
Thursday November 6
Friday November 7
Saturday November 8
Sunday November 9
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday November 10
Tuesday November 11
Wednesday November 12
Thursday November 13
Friday November 14
Saturday November 15
Sunday November 16
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday November 17
Tuesday November 18
Wednesday November 19
Thursday November 20
Friday November 21
Saturday November 22
Sunday November 23
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday November 24
Tuesday November 25
Wednesday November 26
Thursday November 27
Friday November 28
Saturday November 29
Sunday November 30
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday December 1
Tuesday December 2
Wednesday December 3
Thursday December 4
Friday December 5
Saturday December 6
Sunday December 7
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday December 8
Tuesday December 9
Wednesday December 10
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday December 15
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
- West End Market. Curated mix of fresh produce, artisan goods, handmade crafts, and vintage finds with new vendors each week. Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St. W. 11 am to 4 pm. Free
Monday December 22
Tuesday December 23
Wednesday December 24
Thursday December 25
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
Tuesday December 30
