Looking for Labour Day weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. On September 3, you can watch a movie for just $3 (plus tax) in theatres!
The super affordable movies are to celebrate National Cinema Day, which falls on Saturday—so this deal is just for one day only.
According to a press release, around 30,000 theatres across North America will be participating which include Cineplex, Cinemas Guzzo, Cinemas Cine Entreprise, Imagine Cinemas, Landmark, Magic Lantern Theatres, as well as a ton of local theatres.
The Cinema Foundation President, Jackie Brenneman, spoke about the special day, “We’re doing it by offering a ‘thank you’ to the moviegoers that made this summer happen, and by offering an extra enticement for those who haven’t made it back yet.”
Before you head out, be sure to check your local theatre’s site to ensure they are participating in the $3 Movies.
Happy movie-watching!
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With everyone buying up presents left, right, and centre this time of year, going to an event that you won’t have to dip into your wallet for is a welcome change. Now don’t think that just because these events are free of charge, it doesn’t mean that they’re any less fabulous than ones that cost money. From family-friendly holiday fun and ice skating, to seeing your fave Christmas flicks and ringing in the new year, these December events have it all.
Keep reading for 7 super fun and free December events in Toronto!
Holiday Fair In The Square
From December 7 until the 23, experience the excitement of Christmas while enjoying the magic of a winter carnival at Holiday Fair in Nathan Phillips Square. Located in the heart of Toronto, this free and fun holiday market has it all — skating, rides, games, seasonal treats, and drinks!
Family Holiday Cheer at Yorkville Village
Grab the family and head to Yorkville Village on December 7. From 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., enjoy activities like letter writing to Santa, story time, ornament making, face painting and more. While the event is free for all to attend, a toy donation is suggested as it’ll benefit CP24 CHUM Christmas Wish.
Hot Docs’ Free Holidays Classics Screenings
It’s not really the holiday season until you watch your favourite Christmas movie, is it? Whether you’re into classics like White Christmas, or prefer newer ones like The Holiday, head to Hot Docs for a free screening from December 14-21. Tickets can be reserved for members but if you’re not a member, fear not because you can grab your tix at the box office!
Skating at Union Holiday
Who doesn’t love a good, old fashioned winter skating session? Grab your family, friends, or go solo, and head to Union Station to enjoy skating at Union Station’s Union Holiday that’s open until January 4. Don’t have skates? No prob because skating lessons, skate, and helmet rentals will be offered by TD and Union for free.
Cineplex Community Day
What could be better than a morning of free movies? From 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on December 7, you and the whole family can enjoy holiday films like A Christmas Story, Elf, Gremlins, The Polar Express, and National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation at Cineplex’s Community Day. While the movie tickets are free, concession items like popcorn, soft drinks, and select candy will be just $2.50. All proceeds from donations and select concession sales will go to Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada.
Newchoir Singalongs at stackt market
Get festive at stackt market this year and sing along to your favourite holiday carols. On December 7 and the 21, Toronto’s first rock choir, newchoir, will be performing holiday hits from artists like George Michael, John Legend, Wham, this will be a holiday spectacular unlike any other!
New Year’s Eve At Nathan Phillips Square
Don’t think that just because Christmas will be over, it doesn’t mean the fun has to stop. Head back to Nathan Phillips Square to ring in 2020 in style. Admission is totally free and the event features DJ skating parties, live performances, and of course, a mind blowing fireworks display.
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The winter has endless opportunities for fun, but it can be daunting trying to find the right activity for your family. There are hundreds of markets and outdoor festivals taking place this winter, but let’s not forget about all of the family-friendly fun to be had indoors while staying cozy.
We have rounded up 8 Family-Friendly Indoor Outings To Go On This Winter.
The Dr. Seuss Experience
Located across from Square One in Mississauga, The Dr. Seuss Experience is an interactive installation that will take you on an imaginative experience through nine different popular Dr. Seuss books. On now through January 5th, 2020, the experience is suitable for kids of all ages and children under age three get in for free!
Cineplex Community Day
For this year’s 9th Annual Community Day, Cineplex is offering movie-lovers the chance to enjoy a morning of free, festive movies! Cineplex concession items including popcorn, soft drinks, and select candy will be sold for just $2.50 each, with all proceeds from donations and select concessions going towards the Boys and Girls Club of Canada. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Second City Improv Showdown
From December 13th, 2019 to January 5th, 2020, Hotel X Toronto is partnering with the comedians from The Second City Toronto to host a holiday show appropriate for the whole family! The hotel has a 250-seat cinema, and the 60-minute show can be seen multiple times as the plot is ever-changing. In this type of show that’s 50% improv and 50% scripted, anything can happen!
The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays
With showings from January 1st, 2020 to January 5th, 2020, the whole family can check out this mind blowing illusion experience. This is the show for you if you love magic with illusions including, escapes, close up magic, mentalism, and more, this show will not disappoint!
Toronto Marlies Game
The Toronto Marlies focus on making every game a family-friendly experience. With many games offering the first 3,000 in attendance free takehomes like player bobbleheads and rally towels, kids are in for a ton of excitement. If you don’t happen to be one of the first 3,000 fans, you can still check out Marlies Alley 90 minutes before puck drop. Marlies Alley is open for every game (outside of school days) and features interactive games such as bubble hockey, hockey shooting challenge, foosball, and more. Get tickets here!
The InterContinental Toronto Centre’s Gingerbread Build With Habitat For Humanity
This year, the InterContinental Toronto Centre asks you to join them for a free afternoon while you build your #HabitatSweetHome by assembling a gingerbread house with decorative icing. This one day event will take place December 6th, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Register for your gingerbread kit now!
Winterlicious
Perhaps one of our favourite events of the year, the annual Winterlicious celebration will include over 200 restaurants all across Toronto. From January 31st, 2020 through February 13th, 2020, make sure to check out a prix fixe lunch or dinner at one of Toronto’s hot spots.
Mariposa Santa Brunch Cruise
For one day only, on Sunday December 8th, 2019, join Santa Clause for a magical brunch cruise aboard the Northern Spirit and experience fun for the whole family! Enjoy 2 hours of cruising through the Toronto Harbour with Santa and his elves while enjoying an all you can eat buffet. Plus you and the fam can score a complimentary family photo with Santa!
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