10 free events on New Year's Eve in Toronto

Free events on New Year's Eve allow Toronto to end 2017 on a high note without having to start 2018 with an empty wallet. While there are plenty of parties that will take your money, these ones don't cost a cent and might even feature fireworks, music and live magic.

Events you might want to check out:

New Year's Eve at Nathan Phillips Square (December 31 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
Ring in the New Year at Nathan Phillips Square with DJs, live electronic music, a DJ skating party and a stunning fireworks display at midnight.
Sam Cash's New Year's Eve Bowling Party (December 31 @ The Ballroom Bowl)
Great bands, free bowling, and serious dancing await at this no cover party. Sam Cash is set to bring the rock, and a secret headliner is still yet to be revealed.
Knockout New Year's Eve (December 31 @ Raiders Esports Centre)
Raiders has taken everything you hate about New Year's and thrown it out the window. No lines, no tickets, no expensive bottle service, just games, dancing, and fun.
NYE Pajama Party (December 31 @ East of Brunswick)
Pajama Parties aren't just for kids, you know. Put 2017 to bed and ring in the new year in comfort, with raffles, door prizes, and DJ Regina spinning all night.
Drake Commissary NYE (December 31 @ Drake Commissary)
The Drake Commissary takes advantage of its huge space with a no cover party featuring Dee Jay Ing and Sayzon spinning chill vibes all night.
New Year's Eve at Swan Dive (December 31 - January 1 @ Swan Dive)
DJ Markoshi is playing 80s and 90s guilty pleasures, old school hip hop, and motown all night. No cover, no pretentious BS, just a good time.
Black & White Bash: Magic from Baldini (December 31 @ The Pour House)
Dress up to the nines and dine, drink and dance the night away on the rooftop patio with music from DJ Dash and live magic from Toronto magician Baldini.
New Year's Eve at Alchemy (December 31 @ Alchemy Food & Drink)
For this Little Italy joint's first NYE ever, they're charging zero cover, offering handsome drink discounts, and opening the dance floor with DJ Chiclet spinning.
New Beer's Eve Partay (December 31 @ Wise Bar)
From 10 p.m. onwards, swing by this Bloorcourt bar and dance to music from DJ Remi, chow down on free snacks, and check out new bottles.
New Year's Eve With DJ Corey Dawkins (December 31 @ 3030 Dundas West)
Cap off 2017 at 3030 for a night of funk, soul, hip-hop, dance hall, and more. No cover, and the kitchen stays open until midnight.

by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO