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Lisa Power
Posted on March 15, 2019
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10 free things to do in Toronto this spring

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on March 15, 2019
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Free events in Toronto for spring 2019 emcompass the sights and sounds of the new season with street festivals popping up all over you can enjoy for free. Elsewhere, CONTACT brings forth a world of imagery and Open Doors airs out spots all over the city.

  • Free events you don't want to miss
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • GradEx
      May 1-5
      GradEx
      The young artists of tomorrow are ready to show their stuff at this huge exhibition showcased across all galleries inside the university.
      OCAD University
    • Contact Photography Festival
      May 1-31
      Contact Photography Festival
      Taking place inside galleries around the city, CONTACT returns with works by local and international photographers in over 200 exhibits.
      Multiple Venues
    • Jane's Walk
      May 3-5
      Jane's Walk
      Jane Jacobs' legacy for sustainable urbanism lives on as volunteers lead groups through the history of different communities around the city.
      Multiple Venues
    • Spring into Parkdale
      May 11
      Spring into Parkdale
      Parkdale is ready to kick off the spring festivities with a day of free fun including activities, a huge kids zone, and entertainment for everyone.
      Multiple Venues
    • Comic Arts Festival
      May 11-12
      Comic Arts Festival
      All things comics are on at this huge, two-day festival that includes readings, interviews, panels, workshops, exhibitions, installations, and more.
      Toronto Reference Library
    • Doors Open
      May 25-26
      Doors Open
      Historical buildings are getting an airing out as Doors Open returns to see some of the city's most fascinating buildings welcome the public.
      Multiple Venues
    • Pedestrian Sundays
      May 26
      Pedestrian Sundays
      Music, food, art, shopping, activities and more are all part of this annual street festival that sees Kensington go car-free for the day.
      Kensington Market
    • Dundas West Fest
      June 7-9
      Dundas West Fest
      This huge celebration of music and art is back for a weekend of fun spread along Dundas West with music, food, shopping, activities and more.
      Dundas Street West
    • Luminato
      June 7-23
      Luminato
      A giant mirror maze, a room full of teeth and lots of puppets are just some of the interesting works coming to places all over the city.
      Multiple Venues
    • Nuit Rose
      June 15
      Nuit Rose
      It's a full day of queer art and magic as Nuit Rose showcases artists from all over with performances, music, poetry, theatre and dance.
      Multiple Venues
    Lead photo by

    Andrew Williamson at CONTACT
Lead photo by

Andrew Williamson at CONTACT

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