Festivals and Events

Toronto Public Library's Thorncliffe branch shows the animated film Hoppers (rated G or PG) on the November PA Day, ideal for families with children 12 and under, though all ages are welcome. Friday, November 20, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Glass Program Room. Free drop in, no registration required.

A drop in afternoon of board games, card games and chess for adults at the Orléans branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The library brings a selection of games, and you can also bring your own favourites. Mondays from November 9 to December 28, 2026, 1:30 to 4:30 PM, in the Bériault Room. Free bilingual program, no registration needed.

A relaxed morning of card games like euchre, chess and board games for adults at the Blackburn Hamlet branch of the Ottawa Public Library. The library provides an assortment of games, and you are welcome to bring your own. Mondays from November 9 to December 14, 2026, 10:00 AM to noon, in the meeting room. Free bilingual drop in program, no registration needed.

An intergenerational celebration of the winter solstice through Indigenous song, dance and storytelling, with Songs We Carry by walksacrosscollective and Stories We Carry with Monique Diabo. Sunday, December 20, 2026, with half hour sessions from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Community Square. Free, no tickets required.

Toronto country singer songwriter Jade Hilton and her band play timeless holiday classics and seasonal singalongs at HarbourFrost, with soulful vocals and touches of pop and folk. Saturday, December 19, 2026, with sets from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:00 p.m. in Community Square. Free, no tickets required.

Award winning Prince Edward Island singer songwriter Noah Malcolm celebrates the season with folk, roots, indie and classic pop songs and playful storytelling at HarbourFrost. Friday, December 18, 2026, with sets from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. and 8:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Community Square. Free, no tickets required.

Toronto singer songwriter, pianist and producer J3M brings disco pop energy and soulful vocals to HarbourFrost, mixing holiday standards, disco favourites, originals and heartfelt ballads. Sunday, December 13, 2026, with sets from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. and 4:00 to 4:30 p.m. in Community Square. Free, no tickets required.

A playful HarbourFrost holiday show by the trio CORPUS, in which a devoted shepherd leads three singing sheep through festive classics with humour, movement and harmonies. Saturday, December 12, 2026 (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) and Saturday, December 19, 2026 (5:00 to 7:00 p.m.), with two 45 minute sets each day in Community Square. Free, no tickets required.

The annual Vocal Fête pairs University of Toronto voice students with the pianists of the accompanying class for songs and stories in French, German, Italian, English, Russian and Mandarin. Sunday, November 15, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Walter Hall. Free admission.

A free evening concert presented by the University of Toronto Faculty of Music. Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building. Free admission; performers and program to be announced on the Faculty of Music website.

The University of Toronto Symphony Orchestra takes the stage with the Faculty of Music's graduate conducting students on the podium. Friday, November 13, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Walter Hall, Edward Johnson Building. Free admission; program details to be announced by the Faculty of Music.

CordaVox Duo performs Nomadic Melodies, a program of music by Ravel, Britten and Evangelista, in the Canadian Opera Company's Free Concert Series. Friday, January 29, 2027, at noon in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre at the Four Seasons Centre. Free; registering in advance is recommended, and unclaimed spots go to a standby line 15 minutes before the start.