Toronto on the Cheap

From July 9 through July 11, 2010, three days of creativity will grace Nathan Phillips Square at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. Admission is FREE. This exhibition features more than 500 artists showing works of art in painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture and more. Hours are: Friday & Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Sunday 10:30 [...]

CTV is celebrating the 2010 Winter Games with a FREE outdoor event at Nathan Phillips Square on February 20, 2010. Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Enjoy FREE live performances from Justin Hines, Fefe Dobson and the Barenaked Ladies. There will be interactive sport zones and cultural pavilions, a MuchMusic Celebration Theatre, RBC Olympic Ice [...]

Head to Nathan Phillips Square on December 31, 2009, and usher in the new year with Citytv’s 25th annual New Year’s Eve Bash. You’ll have to get there early to secure a good spot (last year’s bash took in more 40,000 people). Admission is FREE. Pre-show starts at 9:00 p.m., with live streaming at Citytv.com [...]

Saturday, December 19, 2009 – Cavalcade of Lights features FREE concert with Faber Drive, and Skating party by DJ Misty Rock n’ Roll. Come out to Nathan Phillips Square on and join the fun!

Cavalcade of Lights features State of Shock with a skating party by Promise DJs. Bring the family out to Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., and join the fun! Admission is FREE.

A reminder: This week’s Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square features Jully Black with a Soul/Funk skating party by DJ Jun. Bring the family out to Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 7:00 p.m., and join the fun!

The place to be on November 28, 2009 is Nathan Phillips Square. Bring the family out to see the lighting of Toronto’s official Christmas tree at the Cavalcade of Lights. Admission is FREE. The lighting of the Christmas tree starts at 7:00 p.m., followed by musical performances by Steven Page, Matt Dusk, Keshia Chante and [...]

The cast of Sound of Music will be at Nathan Phillips Square on Friday, October 2 at 12:30 p.m. for a FREE lunchtime concert. It’s the show’s first anniversary, which is a great reason to celebrate. Breakfast Television’s Kevin Frankish will be there to host the show, and so the cast, including the nuns. If [...]

August 26, is the last day of Fresh Wednesdays at Nathan Phillips Square. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is FREE. This week’s music provided by Dirty Dishes. Nathan Phillips Square is located at: 100 Queen St. W. (Queen St. W. and Bay St.). For more information, please call: 416-338-0338.

It’s Fresh Wednesdays at Nathan Phillips Square again. Drop by between 10;00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and listen to live music while you shop, or simply drop by to enjoy the ambiance.  Admission is FREE. This week’s music (August 19, 2009) provided by Gypsy Flame Band. Nathan Phillips Square is located at: 100 Queen St. [...]

Every Thursday, until August 27, 2009, Nathan Phillips Square comes alive with CHEAP FOOD and FREE CONCERTS. How Cheap? You can get dishes that range from chicken kebobs to Pad Thai to mango salad for $5 or less. Restaurants participating in “Tasty Thursdays” include: Dangerous Dan’s Diner, La Cocina Dona Luz, Lone Star Texas Grill, [...]

Fresh Wednesdays at Nathan Phillips Square again this Wednesday. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Listen to live music while you shop, or simply drop by and enjoy the ambiance.  Admission is FREE. This week’s music (August 12) provided by Jay Aymar. Nathan Phillips Square is located at: 100 Queen St. W. (Queen St. W. [...]

Every Wednesday is a fresh day at Nathan Phillips Square. Farmers from all over Ontario bring fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and baked goods to sell. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Listen to live music while you shop, or simply drop by and enjoy the ambiance.  Admission is FREE. The Farmers’ Market runs every [...]

Every Wednesday is a fresh day at Nathan Phillips Square. Farmers from all over Ontario bring fresh fruits and vegetables, flowers, and baked goods to sell. Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Listen to live music while you shop, or simply drop by and enjoy the ambiance.  Admission is FREE. The Farmers’ Market runs every [...]

Celebrate Youth Day at Exhibition Place (Dufferin Gates, Centennial Park) on Saturday July 25, 2009. This is a showcase of youth artists in music, dance, art and photography. Over 300 performers will be on stage to entertain you with their talent (hint: one is a Canadian Idol finalist). Great food and shopping will round out [...]