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Lisa Power
Posted on October 26, 2018
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10 free things to do in Toronto this November

Radar
Lisa Power
Posted on October 26, 2018
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Free events in Toronto for November 2018 mark the beginning of the holiday season throughout the city. Cavalcade of Lights promises an epic firework display and Winter at Ontario Place returns for the season with a bunch of programming that won't cost you a cent.

  • Free events you don't want to miss
    Date
    About the Event
    Location
    • Toronto Pumpkin Parades
      November 1
      Toronto Pumpkin Parades
      Take stroll through any one of the many public parks that are hosting post-Halloween pumpkin parades throughout the city.
      Multiple Venues
    • Day of the Dead
      November 3-4
      Day of the Dead
      A celebration of Mexican culture is on with a weekend of music, performances, art, food and family-friendly activities.
      Harbourfront Centre
    • EcoFair at the Barns
      November 4
      EcoFair at the Barns
      Like the science fairs of middle school, this fair is filled with planet-friendly activities like workshops, exhibitions and sustainable lifestyle products.
      Artscape Wychwood Barns
    • Regent Park Film Festival
      November 14-17
      Regent Park Film Festival
      Local and international, independent filmmakers come out for this free festival with screenings, panels, events, directors spotlights and more.
      Daniels Spectrum
    • Illuminite
      November 17
      Illuminite
      Yonge and Dundas Square kicks off the holiday season with a tree lighting ceremony, live music, dancing and a festive sing-a-long.
      Yonge-Dundas Square
    • Kawaii Land
      November 17
      Kawaii Land
      A festival dedicates to all things cute arrives with a gathering of the kawaii community for exhibitions, art, fashion and programming.
      Design Exchange
    • Santa Claus Parade
      November 18
      Santa Claus Parade
      Grab a hot chocolate and catch this annual parade with floats, music and folks in festive costumes marching through downtown.
      Bloor Street
    • Winter at Ontario Place
      November 23 - March 17
      Winter at Ontario Place
      Ontario Place kicks off another year of wintery activities like ice skating, a light festival, winter fair, bonfires and lots more all season long.
      Ontario Place
    • Cavalcade of Lights
      November 24
      Cavalcade of Lights
      A massive firework light display is only part of this big holiday celebration in the Square with live music, skating and the lighting of the Christmas tree.
      Nathan Phillips Square
    • Light Up the Beach
      November 30
      Light Up the Beach
      The Beaches gets festive with this annual light display strewn along the boardwalk that makes for a wintery wonderland throughout the season.
      The Beaches
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    @wvs
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