5 free things to do in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto look to celebrate spring with a huge festival and night market in Parkdale Village while all-things comic books takes over the Reference Library. The life and work of Anthony Bourdain is honoured and there's a big, city-wide science festival.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain
  
  May 6
  
  A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain
  
  Colleagues of Anthony Bourdain are dropping by to talk about his work, his legacy and how he changed the way we think about food.
  
  Toronto Reference Library
- Rowers Reading Series
  
  May 7
  
  Rowers Reading Series
  
  A night of poetry and literature is on with writers Edward Brown, Rebecca Higgins, Matthew Walsh and Yilin Wang drop by to read their works.
  
  Glad Day Bookshop (Church)
- 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
- Science Rendezvous
  
  May 11
  
  Science Rendezvous
  
  It's a giant science fair at this huge family-friendly festival with a day of STEM-inspired activities happening at places all over the city.
  
  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
Lead photo by
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival

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