Chris Glover MPP, Spadina–Fort York

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Fun Things to Do

Art/Music

  • Canadian Opera Company Free Concert Series: Artists from around the world share their talent and passion in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. Details here. 145 Queen St W. Ongoing dates.
  • Gather Round Singers: Radically inclusive community choir that is free to join and open to singers of all experience levels and ages with no registration required. Email [email protected]. 132 Fort York Blvd. Thursdays 6-8. 
  • JAYU Festival: Featuring film screenings, poetry slams, and a juried art exhibition. Details here. 401 Richmond St W. Dec 10-14.

  • Little Portugal Free Public Art Tour: Presented by Open Air Museum & Little Portugal Toronto BIA. Details here. Along Dundas West from Shaw to Lansdowne.
  • Music Compass: A self-guided experience that connects you to Toronto’s local music culture in participating neighbourhoods. Details here. 
  • Petal & Stone: A Mural in Full Bloom: Rebecca Munce’s large-scale mural can now be viewed along the concrete wall below the Gardiner facing Liberty Village.

  • Power Plant: Explore this contemporary gallery and all it offers. Details here. 231 Queens Quay W.
  • Soulpepper Theatre: Amazing productions and affordable pricing with a Free 25 & Under program! 50 Tank House Lane. Details here.
  • Unionnale Presents Aura: Displayed in the south corridor of the Union Market, this art by Jason Zante displays ephemeral moments of the seasons are captured through arrangements of lush blooms. Details here. 65 Front St W. Until May 2027.
  • Virtual Art Tour in West Don Lands: Explore the many pieces of public art in this neighbourhood. Click here.

Community

  • TDSB General Interest Programs: Adults 18+ can learn new skills, engage in fun hobbies, and make new friends! Details here. Winter registration open now.
  • Toronto Public Library Online Events: Join an array of free online programs and events offered by our public libraries.
  • tpl:map: Book your free pass with your adult library card for free admission to many of Toronto's cultural attractions. Details here.

Festivals

  • JAYU Festival: Featuring film screenings, poetry slams, and a juried art exhibition. Details here. 401 Richmond St W. Dec 10-14.

Fitness

  • Forró Dance: A great way to improve on musicality, engage with community and make new friends! Weekly classes every Friday. Details here. 115 The Esplanade.

 

  • Strength and Core Workshops: Jamii presents these sessions for all ages on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Register here. 264 The Esplanade.
  • Toronto Island Holistic Yoga & Nutrition Retreat: This retreat is a short ferry ride from downtown Toronto, providing easy access to an all-day event in the calm and serene community of Toronto Island. Details here. Multiple dates.

Food/Markets

  • Food Fit: A 12-week free cooking and wellness program offering skills development, shared meals, and community connection. Details here. 707 Dundas St W. Jan 8.

  • Market 707: Housed in retrofitted shipping containers, Market 707 offers a unique street food and retail experience. This vibrant community space brings together local entrepreneurs serving delicious international street food and unique goods and services to create an urban food and shopping experience unlike any other. 707 Dundas St W. Click here for more information.
  • Really Really Free Market: Scadding Court presents the ultimate thrifting experience.  707 Dundas St W. Dec 12.

  • Scadding Holiday Sale: A weekly holiday market featuring one-of-a-kind gifts from local entrepreneurs plus $1 organic micro-greens and lettuce. Details here. 707 Dundas St W. Starting Nov 19.

  • St. Lawrence Market: The beloved Saturday Farmers’ Market has moved to the brand-new North building. Shop farm-fresh goods, support local vendors, and experience the market’s historic charm in a stunning new space. Details here. 92-95 Front St E.
  • St. Lawrence Winter Market: Free outdoor holiday market featuring artisanal goods, handmade gifts, seasonal food and drinks, and festive entertainment, running Thursdays through Sundays. Details here. Market St. Dec 5–22.

  • Sunday Variety Market : A weekly variety market featuring vintage and antique items, handmade goods, art, decor, furniture, clothing, and snacks in Toronto’s historic cultural hub. Details here. 125 The Esplanade. Sundays.
  • Sunday Assembly Market: Weekly farmers market celebrating the best of local. Details here. 255 Bremner Blvd. Until Dec 21.

  • Toronto Artisan Market: From original art to handmade jewelry, organic skincare, ceramics, artisan baked goods and more. Details here. Sundays in Trinity Bellwoods Park. 
  • Waterworks Food Hall: The wait is over! From artisanal creations to familiar favourites, savour a world of freshly prepared authentic cuisines and drinks under one roof. Details here. 50 Brant St.

Holidays/Winter

  • Cavalcade of Lights: Experience the holiday magic at Nathan Phillips Square from dusk until 11 pm. 100 Queen St W. Until Jan 7.
  • City of Toronto Winter Recreation: Registration is open for a variety of winter activities. Details here.
  • Distillery Winter Village: Historic cobblestone streets transform into a holiday wonderland with Santa and his elves, carollers, endless festive photo ops, seasonal food and drinks, and one-of-a-kind shopping from local artisans. Details here. 55 Mill St. Until Jan 4.
  • DJ Skate Nights at Harbourfront: Every Saturday enjoy FREE skate rentals and try out the newly improved larger waterfront rink while top DJs spin the beats. Details here. 235 Queens Quay W. Dec 20-Feb 14.
  • Festive Lights at Queen’s Park: A seasonal celebration inviting visitors to enjoy illuminated holiday displays at the Ontario Legislative Building. Details here. 111 Wellesley St W (South Entrance). Dec 10–23.

  • Holiday Hills at Stackt: Stroll through immersive displays, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts and holiday drops, and enjoy weekly entertainment. Details here. 28 Bathurst St. Until Dec 28. 
  • Kensington Solstice Celebration: Multiple performances during the neighbourhood’s annual solstice festivities. Details here. 20 Kensington Ave. Dec 21.
  • Nathan Phillips Square Ice Skating: Free outdoor public ice skating in front of Toronto City Hall, offering scenic downtown views and a festive winter atmosphere. Details here. Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W. Until Mar 16.
  • New Year’s Eve Fireworks at Toronto's Waterfront: Ring in the New Year with a free, festive countdown to 2026 along Toronto’s stunning waterfront. Harbourfront Centre, Sherbourne Common, and Toronto Music Garden. Details here. Dec 31.

  • Polar Bear Skate: A chilly and cheeky, skivvy-skate lap to bid farewell to 2025, plus onsite shoe donations for neighbours in need. Register here. 250 Fort York Blvd. Dec 28.
  • Roller Express at Union: Free indoor roller-skating experience returning for the winter season at Union Station. Details here. Nov 26–Dec 21 & Jan 5–18.
  • ROM for the Holidays: Enhanced programming, live performances, and hands-on experiences. Free for kids. Details here. 100 Queen's Park. Dec 26-Jan 4.
  • Santa Photos & Strolling Carolers at CityPlace: Free photos with Santa plus roaming carolers spreading holiday cheer throughout the neighbourhood. Details here. 82 Fort York Blvd. Dec 13–14.
  • Skate with Chris: Join MPP Chris Glover on the PA day Friday at the Bentway skate trail. Free hot chocolate and treats! Register here. Jan 16.

  • Skate by the Lake: Skate under the open winter sky by the waterfront at Harbourfront's rink. Details here. 235 Queens Quay W. Until Mar 1.
  • Skating at The Bentway Opening Weekend: Free opening-weekend skating under the city lights with complimentary skate rentals and hot beverages (while supplies last). Details here. 250 Fort York Blvd. Dec 20–23.
  • Skating at The Bentway: Daily public skating with rentals available and concession open for warm snacks and drinks. Details here. 250 Fort York Blvd. Dec 20–Jan 4.

  • Toronto Winter Activities: Find a skating rink, ski hill or other ways to enjoy winter with a wide range of activities to choose from. Details here. Until Mar.

  • Union Winter: One-of-a-kind indoor roller rink offers free admission, free roller skate rentals, and free lessons, and family-friendly daytime sessions all winter long. Details here. Union Station, 65 Front St W. Nov 26-Jan 18.
  • Winter Glow at Sankofa Square: Free holiday event with lights, music, festive flavours, classic rides, and community cheer. Details here. 1 Dundas St E. Dec 11-21.

  • Winterfest at Harbourfront Centre: A month-long celebration of lights, magic and community, culminating in fireworks. Details here. 235 Queens Quay W. Until Dec 31.

Indigenous

  • Awakenings: A virtual series of art projects by Black, Indigenous and artists of colour. Details here.
  • Call to Action Reading Group: Organized by Theatre Passe Muraille, this group meets online every 2 weeks to read aloud selections from the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in addition to other works by Indigenous writers, journalists, artists, and activists. Details here.
  • Centre for Indigenous Theatre Volunteering: Gain knowledge in both Indigenous culture and performing arts while working with industry professionals. For information, email [email protected].
  • Indigenous Medicine Wheel Garden Program: Join this free program every Wednesday and Friday, 1-3 pm. Call 416-392-1509 ext. 327 or email [email protected]. Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, 627 Queens Quay W.

Kids/Family

  • Bentway After School: Unique youth education program launching in January for kids 9-14 featuring ice skating at the iconic skate trail. Two 5-week sessions now open for registration. Details here. 250 Fort York Blvd.

  • City of Toronto Winter Recreation: Registration for summer activities is open now. Details here. 
  • Family Favourites Movie Program: Enjoy discounted family-friendly movies every Saturday for only $3.99+tax a ticket! Details here. Various times and locations.
  • KidSpark: Explore, play and learn in an interactive space designed just for kids! Details here. Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W.
  • Light & Shadow: Shadowland Theatre has launched a video game on Steam and itch.io. Created in collaboration with Flawed Designs, Light & Shadow is free, platformer game in a shadow puppetry style, designed for young people who may be vulnerable to anxiety and depression.
  • Make, Bake & Take Gingerbread Workshops: Fort York Historic Site presents this event in the 1826 historic kitchen. Details here. Dec 27-31 & Jan 2-4.

  • Mr. Dressup to Degrassi: Remember the glory days of children’s TV from 1952 to 1994 at the Museum of Toronto’s FREE pop-up exhibition. Details here. 225 Queens Quay W. Until Mar 15.

  • Parent Resources Program: Weekly indoor drop-in playgroup for children and parents. Details here. Thursdays & Fridays. 173A Front St E.
  • Power Kids: The Power Plant presents free creative workshops in the gallery on select Sundays for children and their parents and guardians. Details here. 231 Queens Quay W.
  • Steps to Learning: Scadding Court presents this program designed to ease families and their children into the school system. Email [email protected]. 707 Dundas St W. Jan 12-Mar 23.

  • University Settlement Kids' Programs: A variety of programs including Afterschool and PA day camps. Details here.
  • Winter Camp at Scadding: 5-day camp for kids 6-12 years old. Email [email protected] or call 416-392-0335. 707 Dundas St W. Dec 22-Jan 2.

Museums/Galleries

  • Art Gallery of Ontario Free Wednesday Nights: Free admission to the collection galleries every Wednesday from 6-9 pm. Details here. 317 Dundas St W.
  • Echoes of Home: Powerful new pop-up exhibit exploring how Toronto’s diverse communities have shaped — and been shaped by — their search for home through times of peace and conflict. Fort York Visitors Centre. 250 Fort York Blvd. Until Dec 31.

  • Free Admission to 10 Museums: Toronto will permanently provide free general admission to 10 history museums across the city, including Fort York National Historic Site, Gibson House Museum, Market Gallery, Spadina Museum and more. Details here.
  • Gardiner Museum Clay Programs: Visitors of all ages are invited to experiment with clay at various workshops. Details here. 111 Queen's Park.
  • iArts Museum Illusions Arts Science: An immersive exhibit with 18 installations of optical illusions and 3D art inviting visitors to this interactive experience. Details here. 580 King St W, 2nd Floor.
  • Mr. Dressup to Degrassi: Remember the glory days of children’s TV from 1952 to 1994 at the Museum of Toronto’s FREE pop-up exhibition on the harbourfront. Details here. 225 Queens Quay W. Until Mar 15.
  • On the Rails: Toronto Railway Museum presents a new digital exhibit that explores the unique and everyday challenges of Toronto’s past and current railway workers. Details here.
  • Royal Ontario Museum Free Tuesday Nights: Enjoy free admission for everyone on the third Tuesday Night (4:30-8:30 pm) of each month. Details here.
  • Textile Museum 50th Anniversary Reopening: The museum celebrates its reopening with the launch of three major exhibitions reflecting our past, present, and future. Details here. 55 Centre Ave.
  • The 52-Stories of Women Who Transformed Toronto: Exhibit that shines a spotlight on the change-makers, agitators, and revolutionaries within Toronto’s 52%. Details here. Museum of Toronto, 401 Richmond St W. Until Dec 20.
  • Toronto Railway Museum Tuesday Zoom Talks: Every second Tuesday listen to speakers on various talks about Toronto's railway. Details here.

Seniors

  • Belonging Workshops for Older Adults: Jamii presents these weekly programs including Movement, Watercolour Painting, Sewing, and Stretching workshops. Register here. 264 The Esplanade.

  • Seniors Programs at Waterfront Centre: Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre is holding daily in-person programs, including computer basics, baking and afternoon tea! To register, call 416-392-1509 ext. 327 or email [email protected].
  • Seniors Programs at St. Lawrence Centre: St. Lawrence Community Centre is running an array of seniors' group activities. Contact Ilse, Seniors Group Leader 416-392-1347. 230 The Esplanade.
  • Seniors Programs at University Settlement: A range of free counselling, programs and services specifically designed for older adults 55+. Details here. Email [email protected].

Walking/Bike Tours

  • Chinatown Mural Lane: Explore these beautiful murals depicting scenes from the four greatest Chinese novels. Details here. Oxford St.

  • La Esplanata: Enjoy evening walks Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 pm along The Esplanade, Front St, King St, and other areas in the neighbourhood. David Crombie Park.

  • Mini Art Crawl on Toronto Island: Explore local artists’ works displayed in elevated miniature display cases as you stroll along the island’s cozy streets. View the map here.
  • St. Lawrence Market Tours: This unique 90-minute tour includes a guided walk with Bruce Bell through Toronto's famed market. Call 647-393-8687. Details here.
  • Tasty Tours: Explore Kensington Market, Downtown Toronto and other areas of the city via Tasty Tours food tours.
  • Toronto Downtown West BIA ArtWalk: Showcasing over 70 art installations in the district, ArtWalk provides an interactive map of themed routes that can be enjoyed online or as a self-guided walking tour.
  • Walk Liberty: Enjoy this interactive portal inviting you to explore the rich history, public spaces, and dynamic and eclectic businesses of Liberty Village.

Workshops

  • Events by The Bentway: A variety of free workshops for everyone! Details here. 250 Fort York Blvd.
  • Free School Workshops: Soulpepper Theatre presents a new series of workshops and talks hosted by experts and non-experts alike and embracing experience-based and self-taught knowledge. Details here.
  • JAMII Hub Workshops: A variety of free workshops including dancing, singing, creative writing, sewing, etc. All events take place at 7 pm. Details here. 264 The Esplanade.
  • University Settlement Free Workshops: Tai Chi & Yoga, Citizenship Test Classes, Mental Health and more! Details here.
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