Does your family need to escape the heat of summer while spending an action-packed outing together? Then, don’t miss all the retro fun happening at FreePlay Toronto Arcade Bar and Restaurant! As the name suggests, all of their arcade games are set to free play mode, so you and your kids can play without needing to feed tokens into the machines constantly. All you need to do is pay a cash gaming fee at the door, and then you can play all the games for as long as you want. Best of all, reservations are not required, making it a great idea for a spontaneous break from the hustle and bustle of the big city!

With many different types of classic and contemporary games, including classic arcade cabinets, console tables, and pinball machines, FreePlay Toronto provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can get involved. Centrally located on vibrant College Street, between Spadina and Bathurst, and close to Kensington Market, FreePlay operates as an all-ages arcade during the day. Naturally, it’s very popular with families, teens, and it’s also a fantastic venue for hosting birthday parties. Then, after 8:00 PM, it becomes a hotspot for date nights filled with nostalgic entertainment!

What Attractions Does FreePlay Toronto Feature?

Want to show your kids that you’re an expert Mario Kart racer or a pinball wizard? This summer, parents can show off their video game-playing skills to the next generation of gamers at FreePlay Toronto Arcade Bar and Restaurant! This downtown arcade offers plenty of activities for families, including:

  • Free Play All Day — Walk around and sit (or stand) and play at any play table
  • Pay One Price — Unlimited retro arcade games all day, with no tokens required
  • Various Arcade Games — There’s many game options to try out. The set-up is ideal for kids, teens, and adults to play all together!
  • Two Floors — Explore the different areas of arcade games and relax in the comfortable seating areas
  • Full Menu — Easy to plan a fun family outing with kid-friendly food and drink menu
  • Ice Cream and Milkshakes — In-house ice cream shoppe, featuring local favourite Kawartha Dairy
  • Party-goer Favourites — FreePlay’s classic old-school photo booth, claw machine games (extra cost), and dance floor with DJ Booth are always a hit!
  • Free Extra Features — Check out the unlimited free boardgames, epic retro memorabilia and 80s classic VHS movie collection
  • Private and Semi-private Event Spaces — Friendly staff experienced with hosting families for birthday parties
  • Special Events — Discover their friendly tournaments and competitions and Instagram-able art installations
  • Central Downtown Location — Convenient location close to Toronto’s famous Chinatown and Kensington Market

Check out this venue that’s packed with unlimited games, great drinks, and enough nostalgia to keep the whole family entertained. Find out more here

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FreePlay Toronto

Date: Year-round
Time: Sunday-Wednesday 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Thursday-Saturday 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Address: 300 College Street, Toronto
Phone: 416-929-2979
Email: events@freeplaytoronto.com
Facebook: @FreePlayToronto
Instagram: @freeplaytoronto
TikTok: @freeplaytoronto
Website: www.freeplaytoronto.com

Celebrate everything summer in Toronto and the GTA has to offer here!