8 free things to do in Toronto this weekend, April 5 to 7
From beauty pop-ups to board games.
City of Toronto.
The weekend is finally here and it's time to start making some exciting plans in Toronto. There are so many free things to do in the city this weekend, from live music to beauty pop-ups, and the best part is, you don't have to spend a dime to enjoy these activities.
There's no need to break the bank in order to make the most of your time off, so call up your friends and check out some of these fun experiences around the city.
Here are eight free things to do in Toronto this weekend, April 5 to 7.
Listen to live music
Price: Free
When: April 5, 2024, 8 p.m.
Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Blue Moon Brewery at Stackt Market is hosting a live music night with cover band Turn it Up and you can enjoy all sorts of tunes and good vibes.
Stackt Market website
Have an evening of board games
Price: Free
When: April 7, 6 p.m.
Address: 45 Eglinton Ave. E., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Every month, Snakes and Lattes Midtown hosts a Board Game Designer Night where the public can meet local game designers, chat about game ideas and playtest board game prototypes before anyone else. You'll also have access to the venue's extensive library and food and drink service.
Play some Bingo
Price: Free
When: April 7, 2024, 6 p.m.
Address: 700 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Black Sheep Comedy & Entertainment is hosting Turn It Up Music Bingo at Eastbound Brewery this weekend. You can enjoy music, prizes and of course, bingo.
Visit a mysterious Cube
Price: Free
When: Mar 21 t o May 5, 2024
Address: Albert's Way, Toronto Eaton Centre, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: A mysterious experience called CAMP Cube has arrived at the Toronto Eaton Centre and you can travel inside to discover what the "strange noise emanating from the Cube" is. Prizes and laughs await!
CF Toronto Eaton Centre website
Wander along an illuminated trail
Price: Free
When: March 12 to April 20, 2024
Address: 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Ontario Place has a magical trail filled with 17 luminous art installations for the Lumière: The Art of Light event. You can wander past pieces by Ontario-based artists and cozy up by bonfires on Friday and Saturday nights.
Ontario Place website
Enjoy some comedy
Price: Free
When: April 7, 2024, 7 p.m.
Address: 560 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Head to Rivals Sports Pub this weekend to see some of "Toronto's best up-and-coming comedians" at the Future Showcase Comedy event.
Head to a beauty pop-up
Price: Free
When: April 6 & 7, 2024, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can check out the Vichy Laboratoires Skin + Scalp Event at Stackt Market this weekend. The event includes personalized diagnoses for your skin and scalp as well as free product samples.
Stackt Market website
Go to a spring market
Price: Free
When: April 6 &7, 27 & 28, 2024
Address: 222 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can discover a hidden market within the Chinatown Centre. The Chinatown Centre Market is hosting a spring event this weekend with over 50 local vendors.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.