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.
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. Always check the event's site or contact the venue for availability.
For recurring events including music and trivia nights, check out the Exhibits and Regular Events page. Happy hours can be found on the Drink Deals page.
Wednesday July 29
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Berczy Beats - Erica Knox. Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St. E. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Music in Courthouse Square Park - Anh Phung. Court Street. 6 - 8 pm. Free
- ROMWalk: Riverside. Meet at the parkette bounded by King St. E., Queen St. E. and River St. 6 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Movie Night in The Beach: Fantastic Four. Kew Gardens, The Beach. Movie begins at sunset. Free
Thursday July 30
- Against the Odds: The life and times of an accidental politician. Mount Pleasant branch, Toronto Library, 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 2 - 3 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- Kayaking in Biidaasige Park. 5:30 and 7 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- The Odyssey of the Voyager: Talk with Dr. Ilana MacDonald. Lillian H. Smith branch, Toronto Library,239 College St. 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Nature's Melodies Nature Walk. Meet at High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Dr. 6:30 - 8 pm. $10, pre-registration required.
- Music in St. James Park - Trash Panda Brass. St. James Park, Church & King. 7 - 9 pm. Free
- Summer Music in the Garden: It's a Gut Feeling. Featuring Elixir Baroque Ensemble. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 7 pm. Free
- Toronto Outdoor Picture Show: Speed. Corktown Common. Eats and treats at 7 pm, screening at sundown. Free
Friday July 31
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Queen's Park Rocks. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 12:30 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- Salsa on Market Street. A rhythm-infused event with Latin dance lessons, live music and tasty treats. Market Street stage. 6 - 8 pm. Free
Saturday August 1
- Historic Artisan Demonstration - Wool Spinner. Market Street stage. 10 am to 1 pm. Free
- Kayaking in Biidaasige Park. 10 am, noon & 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Being Black on King. Meet at Inglenook Community School, 19 Sackville St. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
Sunday August 2
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- Taste the Caribbean Food Festival. Market Street. 10am - 5 pm. Free
- Rouge Park Guided Walk: Welcome to the Rouge. Meet at 55 Twyn Rivers Dr. parking lot. Hike distance is 3 to 5 km. 10 am to 12 noon. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Party on the Promenade. Meet at College & Shaw branch of the library, 766 College St. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- ROMWalks Plus: University Avenue - War, Peace and Art. Meet at NW corner Queen's Park & College St. 2 pm. $15, pre-registration required.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Bad Girls. Meet at Allan A. Lamport Stadium, 1155 King St. West. 3 to 4:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- Summer Music in the Garden: Gather Ye Rosebuds. Featuring The Rosebud String Quartet. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 4 pm. Free
- Toronto Outdoor Picture Show: Titanic. BYOBlanket & chairs. Christie Pits Park. Eats and treats at 6 pm, screening at sundown. Free
- Sunday Serenades: Swing Shift Big Band. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. 7 - 8:30 pm. Free
Monday August 3
Tuesday August 4
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Trivia Night at the Ontario Legislature. General trivia plus explore a unique space with a 30 minute guided. Light refreshments provided. 5:30 - 7 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Yoga in St. James Park. Led by the Yoga Lounge. Bring your own mat. St. James Park, King and Church Streets. 6 - 7 pm. Free but waiver required.
- Tech History Trivia Night. Daniel G. Hill branch, Toronto Library, 620 Jane St. 6 - 8 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Wednesday August 5
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Berczy Beats - Ale Nunez. Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St. E. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- ROMWalk: Queen's Park - Monuments in Memory. Meet at the 48th Highlanders Memorial, opposite where Queen's Park becomes Queen's Park Cres. 6 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Greektown on the Danforth. Meet at Playter Gardens, 4 Cambridge Ave. 6:30 to 7:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- Salon Series: Colson Whitehead - Cool Machine. Two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Colson Whitehead discusses the final volume of his Harlem Trilogy. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. 7 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Movie Night in The Beach: Freaky Friday. Kew Gardens, The Beach. Movie begins at sunset. Free
Thursday August 6
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- Kayaking in Biidaasige Park. 5:30 & 7 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Music in St. James Park - Kazdoura. St. James Park, Church & King. 7 - 9 pm. Free
- Before the Blue Jays: Professional Baseball in Toronto Prior to 1977. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. 6 - 7 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Summer Music in the Garden: It's a Groove Thing. Featuring Heavyweights Brass Band. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 7 pm. Free
- Toronto Outdoor Picture Show: Wildhood. Corktown Common. Eats and treats at 7 pm, screening at sundown. Free
Friday August 7
- Rouge Park Guided Walk: Connection. Meet at 55 Twyn Rivers Dr. parking lot. Hike distance is 3 to 5 km. 9 to 11:30. Free
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 12:30 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 5 - 9 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals for $18, max 1 hour.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Saturday August 8
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Bugs and Blooms: Pollinator Nature Walk. Meet at High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Dr. 10 - 11:30 am. $10, pre-registration required.
- Kayaking in Biidaasige Park. 10 am, noon & 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Barket Market. By Toronto Dog Moms. Market Street. 11 am - 5 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Meals and Migration in Little Manila. Meet at Mabuhay Garden, Bathurst-Wilson Parkettte, 3749 Bathurst St. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Theatre in St. James Park Presents: 1920's Walking Around in a Dream. St. James Park, King and Church Streets. 4 & 7 pm. Free (PWYC accepted)
Sunday August 9
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Baby Point Uncovered. Meet at Étienne Brûlé Park, 10 Catherine Ave. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- ROMWalk: Annex East. Meet at Taddle Creek Park, 40 Bedford Rd. at Lowther. 2 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Theatre in St. James Park Presents: 1920's Walking Around in a Dream. St. James Park, King and Church Streets. 4 & 7 pm. Free (PWYC accepted)
- Summer Music in the Garden: Where I Am Is What I Need. Featuring Tara Kannangara and Chris Pruden. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 4 pm. Free
- Salsa on Market Street. A rhythm-infused event with Latin dance lessons, live music and tasty treats. Market Street stage. 6 - 8 pm. Free
- Toronto Outdoor Picture Show: Thelma & Louise. BYOBlanket & chairs. Christie Pits Park. Eats and treats at 6 pm, screening at sundown. Free
- Sunday Serenades: The Lenny Graf Orchestra. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. 7 - 8:30 pm. Free
Monday August 10
Tuesday August 11
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Trivia Night at the Ontario Legislature. General trivia plus explore a unique space with a 30 minute guided. Light refreshments provided. 5:30 - 7 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Yoga in St. James Park. Led by the Yoga Lounge. Bring your own mat. St. James Park, King and Church Streets. 6 - 7 pm. Free but waiver required.
Wednesday August 12
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Berczy Beats - Mighloe. Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St. E. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- ROMWalk: Grange. Meet at SW corner of McCaul St. and Dundas. 6 pm. No registration required. Available in English & French. Free.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Changing Chinatown. Meet at Huron Square, Huron St. & Dundas St. W. 6:30 to 8 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Movie Night in The Beach: Practical Magic. Kew Gardens, The Beach. Movie begins at sunset. Free
Thursday August 13
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- Kayaking in Biidaasige Park. 5:30 & 7 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Workshop: The Obstacle is the Phone - Stoic Focus in a Distracted Digital World. Pape/Danforth branch, Toronto Library, 701 Pape Ave. 6 - 7:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Explore Nature with Shakespeare in Toronto's High Park. Meet at High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Dr. 6:30 - 8 pm. $10, pre-registration required.
- Music in St. James Park - Eman Pirzada. St. James Park, Church & King. 7 - 9 pm. Free
- Ask a Sommelier: Navigating Wine Labels, Lists, and Restaurant Etiquette. Brentwood branch, Toronto Library, 36 Brentwood Rd. N. 7 - 8 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Summer Music in the Garden: Songs of Stolen Children. Featuring Daughters of Donbas. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 7 pm. Free
- Toronto Outdoor Picture Show: The Queen of My Dreams. BYOBlanket & chairs. Bell Manor Park, 1 Bayside Lane. Snacks available starting at 6 pm, screening at sundown. Free
Friday August 14
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 12:30 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Agincourt branch, 155 Bonis Ave. 2 -3:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 5 - 9 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals for $18, max 1 hour.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- Toronto Outdoor Picture Show: The Princess Bride. BYOBlanket & chairs. Bell Manor Park, 1 Bayside Lane. Snacks available starting at 6 pm, screening at sundown. Free
- Silent Dance Party. Market Street. An open-air dance party where you control the music. 7 - 10 pm. $15. This is a fundraising event, with ticket sales going to support Toronto's First Post Office & Museum in Old Town Toronto.
Saturday August 15
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Kayaking in Biidaasige Park. 10 am, noon & 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Summer Birding Walk. Meet at High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Dr. 10 am - noon. PWYC, pre-registration required.
- Historic Artisan Demonstration - Cobbler. Market Street stage. 10 am to 1 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Fragments and Façades. Meet at Gates of Guild Park, 201 Guildwood Parkway. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- Field of Dreamers: Commemorating the Christie Pits Riots. North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. 2 - 3:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Theatre in St. James Park Presents: 1920's Walking Around in a Dream. St. James Park, King and Church Streets. 4 & 7 pm. Free (PWYC accepted)
- . BYOBlanket & chairs. Bell Manor Park, 1 Bayside Lane. Snacks available starting at 6 pm, screening at sundown. Free
Sunday August 16
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Flying with Billy Bishop. Meet at the SW corner of Queens Quay West and Eireann Quay, 659R Queen Quay W. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- Opera Atelier Live on Market Street. A fun, family-friendly, 30-minute performance. Market Street. 11am, 12 pm & 1pm. Free
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- ROMWalk: Park Lawn Cemetery. Meet at the entrance to Park Lawn Cemetery at 308 Prince Edward Dr. 2 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Theatre in St. James Park Presents: 1920's Walking Around in a Dream. St. James Park, King and Church Streets. 4 & 7 pm. Free (PWYC accepted)
- Summer Music in the Garden: You Don’t Think About Me. Featuring Madeleine Roger. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 4 pm. Free
- Toronto Outdoor Picture Show: Faces Places. BYOBlanket & chairs. Christie Pits Park. Eats and treats at 6 pm, screening at sundown. Free
- Sunday Serenades: Advocats Big Band. Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. 7 - 8:30 pm. Free
Monday August 17
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Bendale branch, 1515 Danforth Rd. 2 -3:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Tuesday August 18
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Runnymede branch, 2178 Bloor St. W. 2 - 3:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Free Night at the ROM. 4 - 8:30 pm. Advanced tickets required.
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Trivia Night at the Ontario Legislature. General trivia plus explore a unique space with a 30 minute guided. Light refreshments provided. 5:30 - 7 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Yoga in St. James Park. Led by the Yoga Lounge. Bring your own mat. St. James Park, King and Church Streets. 6 - 7 pm. Free but waiver required.
Wednesday August 19
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Berczy Beats - Natasha Meister. Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St. E. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- ROMWalk: Whisky, Wharf and Windmill. Meet at St. Paul's Basilica, Queen St. E. and Power St. 6 pm. No registration required. Free.
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Eglinton Square branch, 1 Eglinton Square. 6 - 7:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Making Waves at the Beach. Meet at Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pool, 1867 Lakeshore Blvd East. 6:30 to 8 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Thursday August 20
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Annette Street branch, 145 Annette St. 6 - 7:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Summer Music in the Garden: Persian Psychedelia. Featuring Neda Mohamadpour. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 7 pm. Free
- Music in St. James Park - Ana Lía. St. James Park, Church & King. 7 - 9 pm. Free
Friday August 21
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 12:30 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Art & Architecture Tour of the Ontario Legislature. 90 minute tour of the Government of Ontario's art collection and the architectural highlights of the historic building. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2:30 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 5 - 9 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals for $18, max 1 hour.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Saturday August 22
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Historic Artisan Demonstration - Tinsmith. Market Street stage. 10 am to 1 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Cherry Beach Reborn. Meet at the southern end of Regatta Rd. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Soul/R&B Line Dancing. Everyone welcome. Market Street. 12 - 1:30 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Big Stories in Little India. Meet at Greenwood Park 150 Greenwood Ave. 3 to 4:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- Toronto Outdoor Picture Show: Gentlement Prefer Blondes. Christie Pits Park. Eats and treats at 6 pm, screening at sundown. Free
Sunday August 23
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Tiny Houses of Faith. Meet at Faith Mosque, 182 Rhodes Ave. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- ROMWalks Plus: Moore Park. Meet at Inglewood Parkette, sw corner of St. Clair Ave. E. & Inglewood Dr. 2 pm. $15, pre-registration required.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Summer Music in the Garden: Journey to the Middle East. Featuring Al Qahwa. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 4 pm. Free
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Trivia Night at the Ontario Legislature. General trivia plus explore a unique space with a 30 minute guided. Light refreshments provided. 5:30 - 7 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Yoga in St. James Park. Led by the Yoga Lounge. Bring your own mat. St. James Park, King and Church Streets. 6 - 7 pm. Free but waiver required.
Wednesday August 26
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Berczy Beats - Holly Clausius. Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St. E. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- ROMWalk: Riverside. Meet at the parkette bounded by King St. E., Queen St. E. and River St. 6 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Architecture on Bloor Reimagined. Meet at Lillian Massey Building, 125 Queen's Park. 6:30 to 8 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Grim History of the Death Penalty in Canada: Author Talk with Lorna Poplak. Deer Park branch, Toronto Library, 40 St.Clair Ave. E. 7 - 8 pm. Free
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday August 27
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Dufferin/St. Clair branch, 1625 Dufferin St. 2 - 3:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- Music in St. James Park. St. James Park, Church & King. 7 - 9 pm. Free
- Summer Music in the Garden - Being: Pascalkaija. Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W. 7 pm. Free
- Bat Night in High Park. Meet at High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Dr. 7:30 - 9 pm. $15, pre-registration required.
Friday August 28
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 12:30 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 5 - 9 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals for $18, max 1 hour.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- Friday Night Jazz at St. Lawrence Market - Retro Resonance. Market Street. 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Free
Saturday August 29
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Historic Artisan Demonstration - Wool Spinner. Market Street stage. 10 am to 1 pm. Free
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Bat Night in High Park. Meet at High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Dr. 7:30 - 9 pm. $15, pre-registration required.
Sunday August 30
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- ROMWalk: Yorkville. Meet at Yorkville library, 22 Yorkville Ave. 2 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Themed Tour of the Ontario Legislature: Famous Faces and Filming Places. 30 minute guided tour. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Best Pictures of Toronto. Meet at Bike Share docks near Queen St. W. and York St. 3 to 4:45 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Monday August 31
- Creating Suspense in Crime and Mystery Fiction. Palmerston branch, Toronto Library, 560 Palmerstpn Ave. 6:30 - 8 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Tuesday September 1
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
Wednesday September 2
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- ROMWalk: Along the Front. Meet at the NW corner of Front & George St. 6 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Hidden Histories at U of T. Meet at St. George subway, Bedford Road entrance. 6:30 to 8 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Thursday September 3
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Friday September 4
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 5 - 9 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals for $18, max 1 hour.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Saturday September 5
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Canary District in Motion. Meet at Old Cherry Street Hotel & Palace Street Public School, 409 Front St. E. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
Sunday September 6
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- Taste the Caribbean Food Festival. Market Street. 10am - 5 pm. Free
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- ROMWalk: Queen's Park - Monuments in Memory. Meet at the 48th Highlanders Memorial, opposite where Queen's Park becomes Queen's Park Cres. 2 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Big Stories in Little India. Meet at Greenwood Park 150 Greenwood Ave. 3 to 4:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
Wednesday September 9
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday September 10
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Friday September 11
- Art & Architecture Tour of the Ontario Legislature. 90 minute tour of the Government of Ontario's art collection and the architectural highlights of the historic building. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2:30 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 5 - 9 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals for $18, max 1 hour.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Saturday September 12
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Soul/R&B Line Dancing. Everyone welcome. Market Street. 12 - 1:30 pm. Free
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Changing Chinatown. Meet at Huron Square, Huron St. & Dundas St. W. 3 to 4:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Sunday September 13
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Opera Atelier Live on Market Street. A fun, family-friendly, 30-minute performance. Market Street. 11am, 12 pm & 1pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Bad Girls. Meet at Allan A. Lamport Stadium, 1155 King St. West. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- ROMWalks Plus: University Avenue - War, Peace and Art. Meet at NW corner Queen's Park & College St. 2 pm. $15, pre-registration required.
Monday September 14
Tuesday September 15
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
- Free Night at the ROM. 4 - 8:30 pm. Advanced tickets required.
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Summer of Fear '77: The Murder of Shoeshine Boy Emanuel Jaques. Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. 6:30 - 8 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Wednesday September 16
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Architecture on Bloor Reimagined. Meet at Lillian Massey Building, 125 Queen's Park. 6:30 to 8 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Thursday September 17
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Friday September 18
- NatureTO: Our Urban Forest. Presentation by the City of Toronto Urban Forestry team. Woodside Square library, 1571 Sandhurst Circle. 1 -2:30 pm. Free
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 5 - 9 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals for $18, max 1 hour.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Saturday September 19
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Uptown Uncovered. Meet at Montgomery Square Park, 2384 Yonge Street. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Resistance and Reconciliation in York. Meet at Wells Hills Park, 145 Hilton Ave. 3 to 4:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Sunday September 20
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Shifting Shoreline. Meet at Dominion Public Building, 1 Front St. W. 11 to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- ROMWalk: Park Lawn Cemetery. Meet at the entrance to Park Lawn Cemetery at 308 Prince Edward Dr. 2 pm. No registration required. Free.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Best Pictures of Toronto. Meet at Bike Share docks near Queen St. W. and York St. 3 to 4:45 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Monday September 21
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Don Mills branch, 888 Lawrence Ave. E. 2 - 3:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Tuesday September 22
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
Wednesday September 23
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
- Secrets of Rosehill Reservoir. Deer Park branch, Toronto Library, 40 St. Clair Ave. E. 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday September 24
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
Friday September 25
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 5 - 9 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals for $18, max 1 hour.
- Summer Music Series at the Deck. Clarence Square, near Spadina & Wellington. 5 - 9 pm. Free
- Friday Night Jazz at St. Lawrence Market - Laura Hubert Band. Market Street. 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Free
Saturday September 26
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: The Next Stop is... Art!!. Meet at Queen St. W. and University Avenue intersection. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Big City Soccer Dreams. Meet at Garrison Common. 3 to 4:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Sunday September 27
- Sunday Variety Vintage Market. Market space, 125 The Esplanade. 10 am to 5 pm. Free
- The Bentway Skate Trail. Roller skate on the figure eight trail. The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd. 1 - 8 pm. Skating is free, skate rentals start at $18.
- ROMWalk: Whisky, Wharf and Windmill. Meet at St. Paul's Basilica, Queen St. E. and Power St. 6 pm. No registration required. Free.
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Free
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
- Market Street Live Music. Market Street stage. 5 to 7 pm. Free
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Cherry Beach Reborn. Meet at the southern end of Regatta Rd. 3 to 4:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Sunday October 4
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- ROMWalk: Cabbagetown North. Meet at the NE corner of Parliament St. and Winchester St. Available in English and French. 2 pm. No registration required. Free.
Monday October 5
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Riverdale branch, 370 Broadview Ave. 6 - 7:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Tuesday October 6
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
- Faith and Fear, Repression and Resilience in Medieval Norwich. Mount Pleasant branch, Toronto Library, 599 Mt. Pleasant Rd. 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Friday October 9
- Art & Architecture Tour of the Ontario Legislature. 90 minute tour of the Government of Ontario's art collection and the architectural highlights of the historic building. Meet at Security at least 15 minutes prior to start. 2:30 pm. Free but pre-registration is required.
Saturday October 10
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Little Italy on College Street. Meet at the College & Shaw branch of the library, 766 College St. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Sunday October 11
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- ROMWalk: Annex East. Meet at Taddle Creek Park, 40 Bedford Rd. at Lowther. 2 pm. No registration required. Free.
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
Wednesday October 14
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday October 15
Friday October 16
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Ghost Signs of Toronto. Meet at Sorauren Park Town Square, 46 Wabash Ave. 11 am to 12:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- ROMWalks Plus: Moore Park. Meet at Inglewood Parkette, sw corner of St. Clair Ave. E. & Inglewood Dr. 2 pm. $15, pre-registration required.
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: The Next Stop is... Art!!. Meet at Queen St. W. and University Avenue intersection. 3 to 4:30 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
Monday October 19
Tuesday October 20
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
- Free Night at the ROM. 4 - 8:30 pm. Advanced tickets required.
Wednesday October 21
Thursday October 22
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Maryvale branch, 85 Ellesmere Rd. 2 - 3:30 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Friday October 23
Saturday October 24
Sunday October 25
Monday October 26
Tuesday October 27
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
Wednesday October 28
- Heritage Toronto Walking Tour: Hidden Histories at U of T. Meet at St. George subway, Bedford Road entrance. 6:30 to 8 pm. $10.05, pre-registration required.
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday October 29
Friday October 30
Saturday October 31
Sunday November 1
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
Monday November 2
Tuesday November 3
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
Wednesday November 4
- NatureTO: Our Urban Forest. Presentation by the City of Toronto Urban Forestry team. Taylor Memorial library, 1440 Kingston Rd. 2 - 3:30 pm. Free
Thursday November 5
Friday November 6
Saturday November 7
Sunday November 8
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
Monday November 9
- NatureTO: Trees Around the Branch Tour. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood tour. Meet at Humber Summit branch, 2990 Islington Ave. 1:30 - 3 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Tuesday November 10
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
Wednesday November 11
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Sunday November 15
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
Monday November 16
Tuesday November 17
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
- Free Night at the ROM. 4 - 8:30 pm. Advanced tickets required.
Wednesday November 18
Thursday November 19
Friday November 20
Saturday November 21
Sunday November 22
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
Monday November 23
Tuesday November 24
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
Wednesday November 25
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday November 26
Friday November 27
Saturday November 28
Sunday November 29
Monday November 30
Tuesday December 1
- Organ Recital at St. James Cathedral. Enjoy a recital played on one of the city's finest organs. St. James Cathedral, Church & King Streets. 1 pm. Free
Wednesday December 2
Thursday December 3
- The Delicious and Surprising History of The Dining Room. John Ota presents and discusses his book. Hillcrest branch, Toronto Library, 5801 Leslie St. 2 - 3 pm. Free but pre-registration required.
Friday December 4
Saturday December 5
Sunday December 6
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
Monday December 7
Tuesday December 8
Wednesday December 9
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday December 10
Friday December 11
Saturday December 12
Sunday December 13
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
Monday December 14
Tuesday December 15
- Free Night at the ROM. 4 - 8:30 pm. Advanced tickets required.
Wednesday December 16
Thursday December 17
Friday December 18
Saturday December 19
Sunday December 20
- Antiques at St. Lawrence Market. St. Lawrence Market North, Front and Jarvis. 9:30 am to 5 pm. Free
Monday December 21
Tuesday December 22
Wednesday December 23
- Dungeons & Dragons. 2nd & 4th Wednesday every month. 301 Lansdowne Ave. 7 pm. No experience necessary. Free but pre-registration is required.
Thursday December 24
Friday December 25
Saturday December 26
Sunday December 27
Monday December 28
Tuesday December 29
Wednesday December 30
