Free Classes

Creative sessions for children aged 0 to 5 with a parent, grandparent or other adult at the Ruche d'art in the Apollo community centre. Explore textures, colours and shapes together with materials made for little hands, in a playful and safe setting. Sundays Nov 8 to 29, 2026, 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Free.

A relaxing afternoon knitting and crocheting group at Toronto Public Library's Hillcrest branch, where you can work on your own projects and chat with other crafters. Wednesdays from 1:30 p.m., November 18 to December 16, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

A free open art studio run by the City of Gatineau inside the Centre culturel du Vieux-Aylmer, a historic stone building that was once the courthouse. Drop in to create, join workshops, show your work and chat with other art lovers. Saturdays from Nov 7 to 28, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Free.

The Ruche d'art at the Apollo community centre is a free open art studio run by the City of Gatineau, where anyone can come create, try new techniques and share with other art lovers in a warm, welcoming space. Saturdays 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM from Nov 7 to 28, 2026, plus Wednesday evening sessions from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in November. Free.

Bring your crochet or knitting project and get to know fellow crafters at this relaxed group at Toronto Public Library's Cliffcrest branch. Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., November 10 to December 15, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

An after school youth chess program at Toronto Public Library's Port Union branch where young players learn new skills and play matches. Wednesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., November 11 to December 9, 2026. Free drop in program for youth.

A chess club for teens and adults of all levels at the Donalda-Charron library in Gatineau, led by an experienced instructor with short strategy tips and games between participants. Mondays Nov 9 to Dec 7, 2026, 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Free, registration required with the Gatineau library.

A fun and social chess program for seniors, run with the Chess Institute of Canada at Toronto Public Library's Goldhawk Park branch, whether you are learning or already play. Fridays from 10 to 11:30 a.m., November 6 to December 18, 2026. Free drop in program for seniors.

Drop in for a friendly game of chess every Tuesday evening at Toronto Public Library's Eatonville branch. All skill levels are welcome and chess sets are provided. Tuesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m., November 17, 2026 to January 12, 2027; free, no registration needed.

Bring a broken small appliance, toy or everyday object and learn to fix it yourself with help from experienced volunteers, in the spirit of a repair café. It is a friendly way to pick up practical skills and cut waste, held in the Lucy-Faris creative space of the Gatineau library. Sundays 1:00 to 4:00 PM until Dec 13, 2026. Free, no registration, first come first served.

A friendly chess club at Toronto Public Library's College/Shaw branch where players of all strengths and skill levels are welcome to drop in and play. It meets every other Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m., from November 8 to December 20, 2026. Free, no registration needed.

Everyone is welcome to bring a craft project of any skill level, or just come to chat, at the little Munster branch of the Ottawa Public Library in rural west Ottawa. Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 PM until Dec 17, 2026 (closed on holidays). Free drop in program.