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October 2026
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Culture Desk
Live Jazz in Toronto: Festivals and Concert Halls to Know
A jazz calendar built from the organisers' own pages: Koerner Hall's Coltrane and Miles centenary season, the 2027 Beaches festival and Toronto Jazz Festival.
Culture Desk
Indigenous Art and Culture in Toronto: Where to Begin
A guide to Indigenous art, theatre, film and land history in Toronto, taken from the institutions and organisations that share it themselves.
Outdoors Desk
Snowshoeing and Cross Country Skiing in Toronto: Where to Go
After a big snowfall, golf course loops, High Park, the Islands and the Don Valley become winter trails. Here is where to head, with official notes.
Outdoors Desk
Winter Walks in Toronto: Graded by Surface, With Transit Tips
Eleven Toronto winter walks sorted by what is underfoot, from paved paths to natural trails, with transit starts and the gear hiking guides suggest.
Weekend Desk
March Break Toronto 2027: A Week-Long Plan of Free Fun
March Break 2027 runs March 15 to 19. A day-by-day plan built on places with free admission rules we could source, plus when the official listings usually land.
Weekend Desk
Free Christmas Events in Toronto, Confirmed by Organisers
Six free or free-to-enter holiday outings in Toronto this season, each with the free part stated by the organiser's own page, plus how to reserve where needed.
Weekend Desk
Winter Date Ideas in Toronto: PATH, Skate, Fire Pit
A cold-night date in three acts, from a warm PATH walk to a skate under the lights to a fire pit, plus gallery and greenhouse backups, all from official pages.
Weekend Desk
Christmas Events for Kids in Toronto: A Dated List
Nine holiday outings for Toronto kids, in date order, from glowing lanterns to a Nutcracker, each with the organiser's link and a free or ticket note.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do in Toronto Tonight: Evening Plans That Last
Free museum Wednesdays, late nights, concert halls, a glowing CN Tower and a ride home: Toronto evening plans that repeat, each with its official page.
Events Desk
Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market Toronto 2026: Four Sundays
Evergreen's Winter Market fills four Sundays from November 29 with fire pits, skating, artisans and a free shuttle. Here is how to plan your Brick Works day.
Events Desk
New Year's Eve Toronto 2026: Where to Watch the Countdown
What the City has confirmed for December 31 so far, last year's waterfront plan, how transit worked, and other ways to mark the night in Toronto.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do on New Year's Day in Toronto: Skate and Stroll
Nine New Year's Day ideas in Toronto, from Cavalcade of Lights skating and lanterns to the Island ferry and big parks, with the official pages to check first.
Eat & Drink Desk
Restaurants in the Annex Toronto: A Bloor to Harbord Route
A walkable Annex eating route from Bloor Street West to Robert Street, with five places we could confirm are open, plus film and heritage stops.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do in Toronto in February: Winterlicious to Family Day
February 2027 in Toronto, in date order: Winterlicious, Lunar New Year fireworks, the Black Film Festival, the AutoShow, Family Day and Rhubarb! 48.
Eat & Drink Desk
Best Bakeries in Toronto: 11 Counters from Danforth to Mimico
Eleven Toronto bakeries sorted by what to order, a loaf, a pastry or something sweet, from the Danforth and Leslieville to Mimico and the Kingsway.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do on Christmas Day in Toronto: Parks and Plazas
Eight Christmas Day ideas in Toronto parks, trails and public places, from a Zoo event page to a ferry ride, with TTC service and official links to check first.
Culture Desk
Christmas Concerts in Toronto: A Dated List of Ensembles
Eleven December 2026 concerts from Toronto's orchestras, choirs and cathedrals, in date order, each linked to its own page, plus one free noon-hour treat.
Eat & Drink Desk
Leslieville Restaurants in Toronto: A Queen East Saturday
Ten pubs, cafés and kitchens on and just off Queen Street East, in street-number order from The Roy to Tulia, each checked in October.
Events Desk
Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival 2026: Dates and Parade
The 37th annual Kensington Market Winter Solstice runs December 12 to 21, 2026, with the lantern parade on December 21. Here is what is confirmed so far.
Weekend Desk
Winter Weekend in Toronto: A 48 Hour Plan for the Cold Months
A farm, a library gallery, a skate under the lights, an island ferry and a free museum Sunday: a warm, mostly free 48 hour plan for a Toronto winter weekend.
Events Desk
Canadian International AutoShow 2027 Toronto: What to Know
The 2027 AutoShow fills the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from February 12 to 21. Here are the dates, ticket news and the Union Station route in.
Weekend Desk
One Day in Toronto Itinerary: Three Routes by TTC
Three ways to spend one day in Toronto, each stitched together by TTC lines: museums, the old town to the waterfront, or a ferry day on the Island.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do in Toronto in December: A Week by Week Guide
Nutcracker nights, a Kensington lantern parade, free skating and cathedral organ music: December 2026 in Toronto, week by week, with dates from the organisers.
City Desk
Cabbagetown Toronto Walking Tour: A Victorian Streets Loop
Start at Riverdale Farm, wander the Victorian rows the City protects as heritage districts, and finish with a clearer eye for bay-and-gable houses.
Eat & Drink Desk
Hot Chocolate in Toronto: Four Winter Walks to Warm Up
Four winter walks that end in a warm cup, from the Distillery District to Evergreen Brick Works and Mel Lastman Square, each stop confirmed by its organiser.
Weekend Desk
Things to Do in Toronto in January: Festivals, Rinks, Galleries
January 2027 in Toronto: the last glow of the holidays, the Boat Show, DesignTO, Winterlicious and museum shows to see, with dates from the organisers.
Eat & Drink Desk
Cozy Bars in Toronto, Plus Winter Museum Nights and Rinks
Three warm Toronto bars, from Front Street to Queen West, plus free museum evenings and rinks for a cozy winter night out.
Events Desk
One of a Kind Show Toronto 2026: A Maker's Preview
The One of a Kind Christmas Show returns to Exhibition Place from November 27 to December 6 with 800+ Canadian artisans. Here is a maker-first plan.
Eat & Drink Desk
Roti in Toronto: The Trini Original and Butter Chicken Roti
Toronto holds two roti traditions: the Trinidadian classic and the butter chicken roti it inspired. Here is how they differ and where to start.
Eat & Drink Desk
Little Italy Toronto Restaurants: A College Street Evening
An aperitivo, a dinner and a last stop on College Street, built from five restaurants that were active on their own Instagram when we checked in October.
Events Desk
Winterlicious Toronto 2027: How to Book and Pick a Neighbourhood
Winterlicious 2027 runs Jan 29 to Feb 11. Here is how to book, what the menus include and how to pick a neighbourhood once the City posts its list.
City Desk
Line 5 Eglinton: What to See at Every Stop in Toronto
A stop-by-stop walk along Eglinton from Mount Dennis to Kennedy, with station art, a ravine park and a museum garden worth the transfer.
Eat & Drink Desk
Parkdale Toronto Restaurants: Momos, Little Tibet and More
Start on Queen Street West with Parkdale's Little Tibet momos, then add a Mexican dinner and a Peruvian table, with the neighbourhood's story on the way.
Events Desk
Family Day Toronto 2027: Free Skating and City Programs
Family Day is Monday, February 15, 2027. The City had no lineup posted when we checked in October, but free skating and last year's plans show where to start.
Culture Desk
Theatre in Toronto: The Season at a Glance for 2026 and 2027
A season-at-a-glance guide to Toronto theatre, from Mirvish and Canadian Stage to Soulpepper, Crow's, Tarragon, Factory and Native Earth.
City Desk
Doors Open Toronto 2027: Plan Your Weekend of Free Visits
Doors Open Toronto returns May 29 and 30, 2027, free, with the theme Behind the Scenes. Here is how the weekend works and how to plan it before the list lands.