Cheapies & Freebies

Raising a family is an expensive proposition these days, and everyone’s piggybank could use a little break, right? So we’ve compiled this list of Cheapies & Freebies to help lessen the load!
Cineplex Cinemas: Family Favourites Saturday
Cineplex Cinemas’ Family Favourites program lets you enjoy discounted family-friendly movies every Saturday for only $3.99* a ticket! It’s an affordable way to spend time with your little ones, so grab some popcorn and check out the upcoming line-up of fun films. Upcoming Schedule: November 7, 2026 — Coyote vs.
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STACKT Market: Halloween Events
Join STACKT Market for fun and spooky Halloween events at this open-air creative space! The weekend schedule includes performances, food, shopping, crafts and more. Events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. STACKT Market Halloween Events: Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! 🎃 Date: October 30, 2026, 3:30 PM Get in your costumes a day
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Indigo & Chapters: Weekend Events
Participating Indigo & Chapters stores invite families to join them for in-store weekend events, including storytimes, and hands-on crafts and activities. To guarantee a spot, you can make an online reservation for $5.00 +fees and receive one $5 Gift Card for Indigo, Chapters, Coles per reservation. Weekend Events LEGO® Make
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CPKC Canadian Holiday Train
The CPKC Canadian Holiday Train is back on the rails this year, travelling all across Canada with free concerts in support of local food banks. Plus, you can track the train’s location live on their website. GTA and Southern Ontario Schedule: November 20 — Milton (Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard
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Day of the Dead Toronto
Participate in the free Day of the Dead Toronto festivities at Nathan Phillips Square, a day of memory and celebration that transforms City Hall into a vibrant cultural space filled with colour, sound, and meaning. Beginning thousands of years ago in Mexico and traditionally taking place on November 1 to
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Guide to the Best Pumpkin Parades in Toronto
Pumpkin parades are back for another *illuminating* year! This Toronto tradition lets you extend the Halloween spirit for an extra night while getting together with your neighbours to admire each other’s jack-o’-lanterns. At the end of the evening, residents can toss the pumpkins into a composting bin for an easy,
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Guide to the Best Toronto Public Library Free Family Resources
We’re biased, of course, but we think our city’s library system is among the world’s best! With your Toronto Public Library (TPL) card, available for free to all Toronto residents (or even if you only go to school or work in Toronto), you can access an incredible amount of personal,
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Bass Pro Shops: Santa’s Wonderland
Go fishing for Christmas fun when Bass Pro Shops opens Santa’s Wonderland for the holiday season with a party on November 7, complete with a tree-lighting ceremony, seasonal treats, and a free kids’ giveaway of a festive plush reindeer! Then, until Christmas Eve, kids can drop their letter to Santa
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) & Toronto Public Library (TPL): Symphony Storytime
Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Toronto Public Library join creative forces for the free Symphony Storytime, bringing musical experiences to communities across Toronto. This interactive program brings together live storytelling and musical performances, visiting libraries across the city to create a space where children and families can experience that magic together.
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LEGO Canada: In-Store Make & Take Events
Kids love LEGO® so head over to your local store for their exciting ongoing Make & Take Events! With these in-store events, young builders can make a new mini build each time, and then bring home their special LEGO® creation for FREE. Upcoming LEGO® Canada In-Store Make & Take Events:
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