Things to Do in Toronto on Sunday: Free Days and Open Doors

The simplest Sunday plan in the city. The museum says admission is free for everyone on Sundays. The TTC describes it as home to over 1,000 shoes and related artifacts. The nearest subway station is St. George, a one-minute walk.

MOCA offers free admission on the Sunday of the first full weekend of every month. You can book ahead to guarantee entry or drop in on the day. The day pairs free admission with family-friendly activities and a chance to engage with the current exhibitions.

Getting there: take Line 2 to Dundas West Station, head east on Bloor Street to Sterling Road, then south. MOCA calls it a 10-minute walk from Lansdowne or Dundas West. Check their page for the next date.

Visiting the historic house is by guided tour only, and general admission is free. The City’s page lists Saturday and Sunday tour times. The TTC describes the museum as a mansion and garden overlooking Toronto that explores life in the city from the early 1900s to the 1930s.

Getting there: Line 1 to Dupont Station, then north on Spadina Road.

General admission is free, and the City lists Wednesday to Sunday as visiting days. The TTC says the site features original War of 1812 buildings and the stories of the people who defended the Town of York.

It is mainly an outdoor site with walking between locations, so dress for the weather.

Getting there: Line 1 to Union Station, then the 509 Harbourfront streetcar to Fleet Street at Bastion Street, then north on Gzowski Boulevard.

This one is seasonal: the ROM says Free Main Floor runs September 25 to November 29, 2026. The expansive first-floor galleries and programs are available at no cost, and advance tickets are required. On weekends the museum lists a drop-in collage activity where you make a banner celebrating someone you admire. Among the highlights is Cloudscape, an installation in which artist Xiaojing Yan crafts cloud forms from paper and natural reed.

Getting there: Line 1 or 2 to St George Station, then east on Bloor Street.

The market says the Antiques market takes place in St. Lawrence Market North every Sunday. It skips the last Sunday of each month. The market describes it as a gathering of antique dealers and unique treasures in the historic market district. Our pick for a slow lap and a coffee afterward. Our St. Lawrence Market eating guide covers the rest.

Getting there: Line 1 to King Station, then south on Yonge and east on Front Street East.

Evergreen lists the Winter Market every Sunday from November 29 to December 20. It includes an Ontario Vintage & Artisan Market and a food court. Entry is pay-what-you-can. There is also an Art Hive, a free community art studio where everyone is welcome.

Winter Garden days are listed for November 29 and December 6, with fire pits for toasting s’mores or sipping a hot drink. A free shuttle bus runs between Evergreen Brick Works and Broadview Subway Station Parkette. Full details are in our Winter Market guide.

The branch page lists Sunday opening hours, so check it for the Sunday you plan. Inside are a Quiet Study Space, the Jack Rabinovitch Reading Room and the TD Gallery, which showcases art, artifacts, manuscripts and more. There is even a Piano/Practice Room on the facilities list. Bring a book and take the long way around.

Getting there: Line 1 to Bloor-Yonge Station, then north on Yonge Street.

The museum’s visit page lists Wednesday to Sunday as its opening days. The collection holds more than 15,000 objects from over 200 regions of the world. It sits one block east of St Patrick subway station. The museum also takes part in the Toronto Public Library’s Museum + Arts Pass program. Our library museum passes guide explains how it works.

Ferries to Toronto Island run year-round from the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal, with a winter schedule from October 14 to mid-April. The boardwalk offers a 1.5-kilometre walk with views of Lake Ontario, Tommy Thompson Park and Ward’s Island Beach, and it is available year-round. The beach is a five-minute walk south from the Ward’s Island ferry dock. The Centre Island pier adds views of the islands, Tommy Thompson Park and the skyline, and the park is connected by many multi-use trails, paths and bridges.

Getting there: Line 1 to Union Station, the 509 Harbourfront streetcar to Queens Quay Station, then upstairs and across the street to the ferry docks.