5 free things to do in Toronto this week

Free things to do in Toronto this week are here to save you a chunk of change at the theatre as Cineplex screens a bunch of classic Christmas movies. Holiday Fair in the Square is back with three weeks of festive fun and you can check out a comedy show and live reading for free.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- Pay What You Can't
  
  December 3
  
  Pay What You Can't
  
  This may or may not be the last PWYC show after three successful years of showcasing some of the best comedians at a rate you can afford.
  
  Comedy Bar
- Rowers Reading Series
  
  December 3
  
  Rowers Reading Series
  
  Local writers and poets are dropping by to chat about their works and perform live readings during this free reading.
  
  Glad Day Bookshop Church
- Cineplex Community Day
  
  December 7
  
  Cineplex Community Day
  
  Christmas movie lovers can get their fill for free at this nation-wide free movie day with Elf, Gremlins, The Polar Express and more screening.
  
  Multiple Venues
- Three Stories of Love
  
  December 7
  
  Three Stories of Love
  
  Part of the Aijo Film Series, this film explores modern love in Japan with a free screening of director Ryosuke Hashiguchi's first feature length film.
  
  Revue Cinema
- Holiday Fair in the Square
  
  December 7-23
  
  Holiday Fair in the Square
  
  Almost a month of holiday fun is taking over Nathan Phillips square with skating, music, rides, performances and a big winter market place.
  
  Nathan Phillips Square
Lead photo by
Lee Chu