Frequently Asked Questions
What's happening in Toronto this week?
Toronto has activities every day of the week. Typical weekly highlights include: weekend farmers' markets (St. Lawrence, Evergreen Brick Works, Wychwood Barns), live music at The Rex and Jazz Bistro, gallery openings in the Distillery District, pop-up food events, and neighbourhood festivals. Check the WTF Toronto events page for a curated list updated every Monday.
How do I find free events in Toronto this week?
The best sources for free Toronto events: the City of Toronto event calendar at toronto.ca, Eventbrite's free Toronto filter, Facebook Events searched by Toronto + free, and the WTF Toronto weekly events page. Community boards in Kensington Market, Trinity Bellwoods Park, and Roncesvalles also list neighbourhood events.
What are the best things to do in Toronto on a weekday?
Weekdays are the best time for Toronto's big attractions — shorter queues at the CN Tower and ROM, quieter experience at the Art Gallery of Ontario (free Wednesday evenings), easy table access at top restaurants for lunch, and the Toronto Islands dramatically less crowded on weekday afternoons.
What's open late in Toronto this week?
Toronto's late-night options are extensive: The Rex Hotel (jazz until 2am nightly), El Furniture Warehouse (kitchen until 2am), late-night Chinatown along Dundas and Spadina (restaurants open 2–4am on weekends), Sneaky Dee's (kitchen until 3am Fri/Sat). Check the WTF Toronto After Dark guide for the full verified list.