Free things to do in Toronto this winter just go to show that anyone who believes cold weather is a reason to stay indoors is sorely mistaken. With new skate paths, unbelievable light exhibits, and waterfront art installations, there's no excuse not to get out and explore.
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Free events you don't want to miss
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December 23Sharpen your skates and skills as Toronto's DJ Skate Nights return every Saturday from from now until late February. Hands down it's the city's liveliest party on ice.Harbourfront Centre
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January 5The monthly winter music and arts festival returns for another all ages, absolutely free show, this time bringing with it a four day long visual tour of Toronto's alt-music history.
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January 6A new public skating trail is opening up underneath the Gardiner, which is sure to be the most novel experience on your blades this season.The Bentway
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January 19 - March 4Picking up where the Toronto Christmas Market leaves off, the Toronto Light Festival transforms the Distillery District back into a magical light show, taking visitors on a visual and cerebral journey.Distillery District
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January 19 - February 25Toronto's waterfront will become a temporary art exhibit, featuring five international artist teams creating installations on five unique sites.Multiple Venues
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January 26The Power Plant kicks off its 2018 exhibition season with a huge free party. You'll be among the first to experience the year's all new exhibitions and hear about everything new coming this year.The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery
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February 16-18TIFF's youth and future filmmaker series focuses on the creators of tomorrow, including a young filmmaker's competition and free screenings of 12 youth-friendly films from around the world.TIFF Bell Lightbox
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February 19 - April 1WinterStations challenges the world's finest in design, architecture, and contemporary art to create installations that are not only beautiful, but can survive the harshness of Canadian winter.The Beaches
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February 24-25Themed ice sculptures take over Yorkville Village for a weekend full of photo ops, maple syrup taffy, and even live ice carving demonstrations.Village of Yorkville Park
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December 8 - March 18A winter lights festival has taken over Ontario Place! Explore the recently revamped site's locally designed light show, enjoy free skating, and even cuddle up by the fire pits, all winter long.Ontario Place
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Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez
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