Free things to do in Toronto this winter just go to show that anyone who believes cold weather is a reason to stay indoors is sorely mistaken. With new skate paths, unbelievable light exhibits, and waterfront art installations, there's no excuse not to get out and explore.
Events you might want to check out:DJ Skate Nights (December 23 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Sharpen your skates and skills as Toronto's DJ Skate Nights return every Saturday from from now until late February. Hands down it's the city's liveliest party on ice.
Long Winter & Music From People City (January 3-7 @ Gladstone Hotel)
The monthly winter music and arts festival returns for another all ages, absolutely free show, this time bringing with it a four day long visual tour of Toronto's alt-music history.
The Bentway Gardiner Skating Path (January 6 @ The Bentway)
A new public skating trail is opening up underneath the Gardiner, which is sure to be the most novel experience on your blades this season.
Toronto Light Festival (January 19 - March 4 @ Distillery District)
Picking up where the Toronto Christmas Market leaves off, the Toronto Light Festival transforms the Distillery District back into a magical light show, taking visitors on a visual and cerebral journey.
Ice Breakers (January 19 - February 25 @ Multiple Venues)
Toronto's waterfront will become a temporary art exhibit, featuring five international artist teams creating installations on five unique sites.
The Power Plant Winter Exhibition Party (January 26 @ The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery)
The Power Plant kicks off its 2018 exhibition season with a huge free party. You'll be among the first to experience the year's all new exhibitions and hear about everything new coming this year.
TIFF Next Wave Film Festival (February 16-18 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
TIFF's youth and future filmmaker series focuses on the creators of tomorrow, including a young filmmaker's competition and free screenings of 12 youth-friendly films from around the world.
WinterStations: RIOT (February 18 - April 1 @ The Beaches)
WinterStations challenges the world's finest in design, architecture, and contemporary art to create installations that are not only beautiful, but can survive the harshness of Canadian winter.
Bloor-Yorkville Icefest (February 24-25 @ Yorkville Park)
Themed ice sculptures take over Yorkville Village for a weekend full of photo ops, maple syrup taffy, and even live ice carving demonstrations.
Winter at Ontario Place (December 8 - March 18 @ Ontario Place)
A winter lights festival has taken over Ontario Place! Explore the recently revamped site's locally designed light show, enjoy free skating, and even cuddle up by the fire pits, all winter long.
by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO
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