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Lisa Power
Posted on April 28, 2018
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10 free things to do in Toronto this May

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on April 28, 2018
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Looking for something to do on the cheap? How about for free? Some free events happening in May include exploring photography, architecture and the city's colourful neighbourhoods, plus both street and doggy festivals. 

  • Free events you don't want to miss
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Electric Dreams
      May 3
      Electric Dreams
      Artists, art critics and technologists come together to discuss how technology will impact the next 100 years of art.
      Design Exchange
    • OCAD U's GradEx
      May 3-6
      OCAD U's GradEx
      It's the chance to see young artists before they make their way out into the creative world, with showings across the school's several galleries for three days.
      OCAD University
    • Jane's Walk
      May 4-6
      Jane's Walk
      Communities come together to share stories about their neighbourhoods and use walking as a way to connect with their neighbours.
      Multiple Venues
    • Really Really Free Market
      May 5
      Really Really Free Market
      Don't even think about bringing money to the May edition of this totally free, no swapping, no spending market.
      Campbell Park
    • Toronto Comic Arts Festival
      May 12-13
      Toronto Comic Arts Festival
      All things comic art are celebrated with exhibitions, readings, panels, interviews, art installations and workshops—free!
      Toronto Reference Library
    • Wonder Exhibit
      May 12-20
      Wonder Exhibit
      The Weston Bread Factory opens its doors to feature photos by Toronto photographer Laird Kay that celebrate this city landmark.
      Former Weston Bread Factory
    • Just for Fun!
      May 17 - June 3
      Just for Fun!
      Artists Bao and Boudro and Montreal's Rock Therrien look at iconic characters from pop culture and their impact on contemporary culture.
      Thompson Landry Gallery
    • Doors Open
      May 26-27
      Doors Open
      Toronto's unseen architecture takes the spotlight as tours of historically and culturally significant buildings open their doors to welcome patrons inside.
      Multiple Venues
    • Pedestrian Sundays
      May 27
      Pedestrian Sundays
      The first Pedestrian Sunday of the year kicks off this month. This event sees Keningston Market transformed into a car-free street festival for the last Sunday of each month until the end of October.
      Kensington Market
    Lead photo by

    Hector Vasquez at PS Kensington
Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez at PS Kensington

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