10 free things to do in Toronto this January
January's free event offerings give the people of Toronto plenty of reasons to get out into snowy city streets. You can try out the new skating trail under the Gardiner, ride the TTC pant-free, and hit up tons of events at Design Week, among other wallet-friendly activities.
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Free events you don't want to miss
DateAbout the EventLocation-
January 5The monthly winter music and arts festival returns for another all ages, free show, this time bringing with it a 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 7The 17th annual No Pants Subway Ride encourages you to, no surprise here, ride the subway with no pants on. Please don't do this on any other day!TTC
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January 13Cherry Bomb, the local women's and queer party series, takes over Harbourfront's skating rink for a night of high-voltage house, funk, hip hop and more. It's one of four free DJ skate parties happening this month.Harbourfront Centre
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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 15-21TO DO Festival is Canada's largest celebration of design, bringing over 100 free exhibitions and events to Toronto during design week.Toronto, ON
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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 20On January 20th, thousands of women and allies will unite outside Nathan Phillips Square to march in the name of women everywhere.Nathan Phillips Square
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January 24Some of the best photography you'll see all year opens with a free party at the Ryerson Image Centre. Check out four memorable shows that each interrogate the relationship between photographer, subject, and audience.
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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
Lead photo byJesse Milns
Lead photo byJesse Milns
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