Festivals and Events

A fun afternoon with Hands on Exotics, a live animal program. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Albert Campbell Library on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Drop in, but space is limited, so arrive a little early.

A one man magic show with comedy, visual magic and audience participation, for children of all ages and their parents or caregivers. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Bloor/Gladstone Library on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:15 PM. No registration is listed, so you can simply drop in.

Puppeteer Hugh Phillips retells folk and fairy tales from different traditions with hand puppets, live music and humour in an interactive show. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Jones Library on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Drop in, no registration needed.

A Sunday screening of Toy Story 5 (2026), and you are welcome to bring snacks. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Morningside Library on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM, open to the public. Drop in, no registration needed.

A family matinee of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026, PG, 1 hr 39 min). It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Mimico Centennial Library on Sunday, November 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM, and all children are welcome with their caregivers. Drop in, no registration required.

A puppet show by Applefun Puppetry in which a penguin waddles into the show and wants to stay. It is a free Toronto Public Library family program at Cliffcrest Library on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. No registration is listed, so you can simply drop in.

Storyteller Dan Yashinsky tells folktales, riddles, wisdom stories and yarns about his troublemaking Romanian Jewish grandpa, full of suspense, surprises and humour. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Forest Hill Library on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, for all ages. No registration is listed, so you can simply drop in.

A monthly Saturday afternoon of live music hosted by local poets and musicians, warm and supportive. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Barbara Frum Library on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, open to the public. No registration is listed, so you can simply drop in.

Important: free, but you need to register online for free first. Story Planet presents a collection of picture books written and illustrated by young authors, celebrated at a special book launch. It is a free Toronto Public Library program at Morningside Library on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and all ages are welcome.

The City of Vaughan's Chanukah Celebration on Sunday, December 6, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the Garnet A. Williams Community Centre, with free refreshments, entertainment and activities. No admission fee or registration is listed. The City also holds a Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Vaughan City Hall on Monday, December 7, at 3:30 PM.

The City of Pickering's Winter Wonderland on the waterfront at Millennium Square and the Nautical Village, on Saturday, December 12, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Expect live ice carving, festive music and buskers, roaming characters, s'mores stations, holiday markets, photo stations and arts and crafts. It is a public outdoor event with no admission listed.

The City of Pickering's Winter Wonderland on the waterfront at Millennium Square and the Nautical Village, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 3 PM. Expect live ice carving, festive music and buskers, roaming characters, s'mores stations, holiday markets, photo stations and arts and crafts. It is a public outdoor event with no admission listed. It runs again on Saturday, December 12.