5 free things to do in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto are a reminder that while it's cold out, there's still plenty to do that won't break the bank. The Toronto Light Festival returns with bright and beautiful works to lift the spirts while the Women's March is back to shed light on the fight for equality.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- DJ Skate Nights
  
  January 19
  
  DJ Skate Nights
  
  One of the city's best themed dance parties takes to the ice as Synthesexer DJs play all the best alt-electro, indie dance, synth-pop and italo disco.
  
  Natrel Rink
- Love Design Party
  
  January 19
  
  Love Design Party
  
  Part of the Come Up To My Room exhibition, this party looks to celebrate all things design with a hotel-wide evening of dancing, drinks and design.
  
  Gladstone Ballroom
- Women's March
  
  January 19
  
  Women's March
  
  With still lots of work left to do, the Women's March returns to bring awareness to show solidarity with women around the world fighting for equality.
  
  Nathan Phillips Square
- Toronto Light Festival
  
  January 18 - March 3
  
  Toronto Light Festival
  
  A light comes through the darkness as The Distillery District is once again home to installations that shine bright during the winter months.
  
  Distillery District
- Ice Breakers
  
  January 19 - March 17
  
  Ice Breakers
  
  A big ball of cables, wooden buoys and a spiral archway are just some of the large-scale installations set to pepper the downtown waterfront this winter.
  
  Multiple Venues
Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez