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Lisa Power
Posted on April 25, 2019
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10 free things to do in Toronto this May

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on April 25, 2019
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Free events in Toronto for May 2019 are all about enjoying the best of the city without breaking the bank. Kensington Market is going car-free and two museums are opening for free. CONTACT is set to turn the city into one big art gallery and Doors Open gives a glimpse into some neat places.

  • Free events you don't want to miss
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • GradEx
      May 1-5
      GradEx
      The artists of tomorrow are ready to set off into the world but not before a huge showcase of their work spread throughout OCAD's galleries.
      OCAD University
    • Contact
      May 1-31
      Contact
      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
    • 3rd Monday Nights Free
      May 20
      3rd Monday Nights Free
      The ROM is opening its doors for free the third Monday evening of each month for patrons to take a stroll through the majority of the museum.
      The Royal Ontario Museum
    • Trinity Bellwoods Bed-In
      May 25
      Trinity Bellwoods Bed-In
      Folks are gathering in celebration of John Lennon and Yoko Ono's famous Bed-In with a day of comfy blankets, music, art, games and picnics.
      Trinity Bellwoods
    • 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
    • Community Sundays
      May 26
      Community Sundays
      Take a tour through Toronto's newest contemporary museum totally free of charge as the MOCA opens for free this month.
      MOCA Toronto
    Lead photo by

    Hector Vasquez
Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez

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