https://theloopto.com/ The Loop TO, an independent Toronto city publication en-ca The Loop TO Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:20:00 GMT https://theloopto.com/culture/jazz-in-toronto-concert-halls-and-festivals/ https://theloopto.com/culture/jazz-in-toronto-concert-halls-and-festivals/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:20:00 GMT Live jazz in Toronto from organiser pages: Koerner Hall's 2026/27 Coltrane and Miles concerts, the 2027 Beaches Jazz Festival and Toronto Jazz Festival. Culture Desk Culture Desk https://theloopto.com/culture/indigenous-culture-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/culture/indigenous-culture-toronto/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT Where to begin with Indigenous art and culture in Toronto: the ROM, AGO, Native Earth, imagineNATIVE and treaty history, with official links. Culture Desk Culture Desk https://theloopto.com/outdoors/snowshoeing-cross-country-skiing-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/outdoors/snowshoeing-cross-country-skiing-toronto/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:57:00 GMT Where to snowshoe and cross country ski in Toronto: golf course snow loops, High Park, the Island, Tommy Thompson Park, the Don Valley and Rouge. Outdoors Desk Outdoors Desk https://theloopto.com/outdoors/winter-walks-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/outdoors/winter-walks-toronto/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 21:09:00 GMT Winter walks in Toronto sorted by surface, from paved paths to natural ravine trails. See transit starts and the traction gear hiking guides suggest. Outdoors Desk Outdoors Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/march-break-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/march-break-toronto/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:22:00 GMT March Break Toronto 2027 is March 15 to 19. Plan a week of free and museum fun, from City museums to the ROM and AGO, and see when listings usually land. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/free-holiday-events-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/free-holiday-events-toronto/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:38:00 GMT Free Christmas events in Toronto, in date order: a tree lighting, a noon-hour choir concert, conservatory visits and more, free confirmed by organisers. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/winter-date-ideas-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/winter-date-ideas-toronto/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 15:02:00 GMT Winter date ideas in Toronto built as a sequence: warm up on the PATH, skate at Nathan Phillips Square, then end by a fire pit. Dates from official pages. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/christmas-events-for-kids-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/christmas-events-for-kids-toronto/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:07:00 GMT Christmas events for kids in Toronto, in date order: Santa's parade, Winter Village, Glow in the Wild, Nutcracker and more, each linked to its organiser. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-in-toronto-tonight/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-in-toronto-tonight/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:45:00 GMT Free museum evenings, late nights, concert halls, winter lights and a ride home: Toronto evening plans that repeat, with official links for tonight. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/events/evergreen-brick-works-winter-market/ https://theloopto.com/events/evergreen-brick-works-winter-market/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 17:23:00 GMT Evergreen Brick Works Winter Market 2026 runs four Sundays from Nov 29. See the fire pit and skate dates, what is on and how to get there by shuttle. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/events/new-years-eve-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/events/new-years-eve-toronto/ Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:36:00 GMT New Year's Eve in Toronto 2026: what the City has confirmed so far, last year's waterfront countdown, transit notes and other ways to mark December 31. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/new-years-day-in-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/new-years-day-in-toronto/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:54:00 GMT Things to do on New Year's Day in Toronto 2027: skating, lanterns, a winter village, the Island ferry and the lakeshore, with official links to check. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/annex-restaurants/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/annex-restaurants/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:18:00 GMT Restaurants in the Annex Toronto: a Bloor to Harbord eating route with five verified places, handy transit and the neighbourhood's film and heritage stops. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-in-toronto-in-february/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-in-toronto-in-february/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:36:00 GMT Things to do in Toronto in February 2027: Winterlicious to Feb 11, Lunar New Year fireworks Feb 5 to 7, the AutoShow Feb 12 to 21, Family Day and more. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/best-bakeries-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/best-bakeries-toronto/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:50:00 GMT Eleven Toronto bakeries sorted by what to order, from Greek and Portuguese pastries on the Danforth to a Mimico stretch and a Kingsway loaf. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-on-christmas-day-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-on-christmas-day-toronto/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:52:00 GMT Things to do on Christmas Day in Toronto: the Zoo, an Island ferry ride, High Park, the Bluffs and a waterfront trail, with official pages to check first. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/culture/christmas-concerts-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/culture/christmas-concerts-toronto/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:52:00 GMT Christmas concerts in Toronto, December 2026, in date order: TSO, Tafelmusik, Mendelssohn Choir and more, each linked to its own page, free one flagged. Culture Desk Culture Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/leslieville-restaurants/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/leslieville-restaurants/ Sun, 11 Oct 2026 20:36:00 GMT Where to eat in Leslieville, Toronto: ten Queen Street East pubs, cafés and restaurants from The Roy to Tulia, all in the Leslieville BIA directory. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/events/kensington-market-winter-solstice-festival/ https://theloopto.com/events/kensington-market-winter-solstice-festival/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:33:00 GMT Kensington Market's 37th Winter Solstice runs December 12 to 21, 2026 with the parade on December 21. What is confirmed, and where to watch for the route. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/winter-weekend-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/winter-weekend-toronto/ Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:33:00 GMT A winter weekend in Toronto in 48 hours: Riverdale Farm, the PATH, free skating, an island ferry and a free museum Sunday, with official links. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/events/canadian-international-autoshow/ https://theloopto.com/events/canadian-international-autoshow/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:46:00 GMT Canadian International AutoShow 2027 runs February 12 to 21 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Dates, ticket news and how to get there by transit. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/one-day-in-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/one-day-in-toronto/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:29:00 GMT One day in Toronto, three TTC-linked routes: museums on Line 1, St. Lawrence Market to the waterfront, or the Island ferry. Official links for every stop. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-in-toronto-in-december/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-in-toronto-in-december/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:33:00 GMT Things to do in Toronto in December 2026, week by week: the Dec 5 Nutcracker, Cavalcade of Lights, the Dec 21 solstice parade and free staples. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/city/cabbagetown-heritage-walk/ https://theloopto.com/city/cabbagetown-heritage-walk/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:46:00 GMT A Cabbagetown walking tour from Riverdale Farm along Metcalfe, Winchester and Carlton streets, with City heritage district facts and self-guided hunts. City Desk City Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/best-hot-chocolate-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/best-hot-chocolate-toronto/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:06:00 GMT Where to find hot chocolate on a Toronto winter walk, from the Distillery Winter Village to Mel Lastman Square, with rinks and markets along each route. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-in-toronto-in-january/ https://theloopto.com/weekend/things-to-do-in-toronto-in-january/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:27:00 GMT Things to do in Toronto in January 2027: Distillery Winter Village to Jan 3, Boat Show Jan 16 to 24, DesignTO Jan 22 to 31 and Winterlicious from Jan 29. Weekend Desk Weekend Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/cozy-bars-toronto-winter/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/cozy-bars-toronto-winter/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:38:00 GMT Three cozy Toronto bars for winter, with firelight and piano, plus free museum evenings and rink plans that make a whole cold-weather night out. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/events/one-of-a-kind-winter-show/ https://theloopto.com/events/one-of-a-kind-winter-show/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:25:00 GMT One of a Kind Show Toronto 2026 runs Nov 27 to Dec 6 at the Enercare Centre. See the Late Night Shopping Party date, the maker directory and GO access. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/best-roti-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/best-roti-toronto/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:36:00 GMT Roti in Toronto explained: the Trinidadian original, the butter chicken roti it inspired on Queen West, and a Scarborough roti shop with an open kitchen. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/little-italy-restaurants/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/little-italy-restaurants/ Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:26:00 GMT Plan a College Street evening in Toronto's Little Italy: an aperitivo, a dinner and a late stop at five restaurants we checked in October 2026. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/events/winterlicious-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/events/winterlicious-toronto/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:45:00 GMT Winterlicious Toronto 2027 runs Jan 29 to Feb 11. Learn how it works, how to book early and how to choose a neighbourhood from downtown to Scarborough. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/city/line-5-eglinton-guide/ https://theloopto.com/city/line-5-eglinton-guide/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 15:40:00 GMT Line 5 Eglinton stop by stop: station art at Caledonia and Cedarvale, Leaside and Laird, Sunnybrook Park, the Aga Khan Museum and more. Plan your ride. City Desk City Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/parkdale-restaurants/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/parkdale-restaurants/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:51:00 GMT Parkdale Toronto restaurants on Queen Street West: a Little Tibet momo stop, Mexican molcajetes and modern Peruvian, plus the neighbourhood's history. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/events/family-day-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/events/family-day-toronto/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:16:00 GMT Family Day Toronto 2027 falls on Monday, February 15. See the City's free skating options, what it ran in 2026, and where to check for the new lineup. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/culture/toronto-theatre-guide/ https://theloopto.com/culture/toronto-theatre-guide/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:10:00 GMT Theatre in Toronto for the 2026/27 season at a glance: Mirvish, Canadian Stage, Soulpepper, Crow's, Tarragon, Factory and Native Earth, with dates. Culture Desk Culture Desk https://theloopto.com/city/doors-open-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/city/doors-open-toronto/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:50:00 GMT Doors Open Toronto 2027 is May 29 and 30. See how the free weekend works, what the 2026 map looked like and how to plan your route across the city. City Desk City Desk https://theloopto.com/city/the-bentway-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/city/the-bentway-toronto/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:49:00 GMT The Bentway Toronto guide: the Skate Trail and its 2026-27 art installation, the Petal and Stone mural, transit notes and where to check for dates. City Desk City Desk https://theloopto.com/events/christmas-markets-scarborough-north-york-etobicoke/ https://theloopto.com/events/christmas-markets-scarborough-north-york-etobicoke/ Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:20:00 GMT Christmas markets in Scarborough, North York and Etobicoke for 2026, with dates from each organiser: Toronto Zoo, Mel Lastman Square and more. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/events/designto-festival/ https://theloopto.com/events/designto-festival/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:03:00 GMT DesignTO Festival Toronto runs Jan 22 to 31, 2027. See what to expect from Toronto's design week and how to plan your route once the schedule drops. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/culture/used-bookstores-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/culture/used-bookstores-toronto/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:14:00 GMT Used and antiquarian bookstores in Toronto: The Monkey's Paw, The Scribe and Sellers & Newel, plus the Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair, with official links. Culture Desk Culture Desk https://theloopto.com/culture/small-museums-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/culture/small-museums-toronto/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:45:00 GMT Nine small museums in Toronto sorted by interest, from the Bata Shoe Museum and Toronto Railway Museum to City-run house museums across the city. Culture Desk Culture Desk https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/best-patios-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/eat-drink/best-patios-toronto/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:29:00 GMT Best patios in Toronto for winter: five heated, covered or all-season spots, from Yorkville to West Queen West, plus CaféTO and spring patio planning. Eat & Drink Desk Eat & Drink Desk https://theloopto.com/events/holiday-lights-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/events/holiday-lights-toronto/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:35:00 GMT Christmas lights in Toronto 2026 with organiser dates: Cavalcade of Lights, Yorkville, the Distillery, Glow in the Wild and a drive-thru in Ajax. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/events/yorkville-holiday-magic/ https://theloopto.com/events/yorkville-holiday-magic/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:04:00 GMT Yorkville Holiday Magic 2026 lights up the Village of Yorkville Park on Nov 21. Walk a photo route past the park, Bloor Street trees and campfire benches. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/events/lunar-new-year-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/events/lunar-new-year-toronto/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:42:00 GMT Lunar New Year Toronto 2027: the fireworks celebration at Nathan Phillips Square runs February 5 to 7. What is confirmed and where Chinatown's plans stand. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/events/distillery-winter-village/ https://theloopto.com/events/distillery-winter-village/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:51:00 GMT Distillery Winter Village 2026 runs Nov 12 to Jan 3. See the free and ticketed days, the tree lighting date and how to get to the Distillery District. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/events/royal-agricultural-winter-fair/ https://theloopto.com/events/royal-agricultural-winter-fair/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:05:00 GMT The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair runs Nov 6 to 15, 2026 at Exhibition Place. Get a first-timer plan, day-by-day highlights and how to get there. Events Desk Events Desk https://theloopto.com/outdoors/toronto-islands-in-winter/ https://theloopto.com/outdoors/toronto-islands-in-winter/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT Toronto Islands in winter: the City's winter ferry timetable lists Ward's Island from October 14 to mid-April. See what stays open and plan the crossing. Outdoors Desk Outdoors Desk https://theloopto.com/makers/flea-markets-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/makers/flea-markets-toronto/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:47:00 GMT Flea markets in Toronto with posted dates: St. Lawrence Market antiques, a church glass show, Centerpoint, the Brick Works and the Roncy Flea. Makers Desk Makers Desk https://theloopto.com/outdoors/skating-trails-toronto/ https://theloopto.com/outdoors/skating-trails-toronto/ Wed, 23 Sep 2026 21:36:00 GMT Skating trails in Toronto, from Colonel Samuel Smith Park's figure eight to Dieppe, Greenwood and College Park, plus The Bentway. See where to lace up. Outdoors Desk Outdoors Desk