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- Where can I meet people in Toronto if I just moved?
- What can I do for free in Toronto this week on my own?
- Are there language cafés or conversation groups in Toronto?
- Where can I try padel in Toronto without my own partner?
- Rainy evening in Toronto: what can I do alone indoors?
- What can a solo traveller do in Toronto after dark?
- Where can I play pickleball in Toronto?
- Is there a chess club or open game table in Toronto?
- Where can I join a book club in Toronto as a newcomer?
- Are there library events in Toronto for adults?
- Is there live music in Toronto that doesn't cost anything?
- Are there hands-on classes in Toronto?
- Is there a pub quiz in Toronto?
- How do I join open play or an americano in Toronto?
- Where can I go to a theatre, exhibition or screening in Toronto alone?
- Live music in Toronto: what can I go to alone?
- Where can I learn something new in Toronto in the evening or at the weekend?
- Weekday evening plans in Toronto for one person?
- What is on in Toronto in the next month?
- Is there an app to go to events in Toronto with other people?
Where can I meet people in Toronto if I just moved?
Pick one low-pressure event this week and go twice; our Toronto listings include 86 that suit newcomers.
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- Book Lovers Speed Friending at Parliament Street library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street, Sat 24 Oct, 14:00, free
- French Conversation Circle, Northern District library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Northern District, Sat 7 Nov, 14:00, free
- Sci-fi and fantasy book club: The Goblin Emperor — Lillian H. Smith, Sat 21 Nov, 14:30, free
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What can I do for free in Toronto this week on my own?
Plenty: 3 free things this week in Toronto are in our listings, so you can go without spending anything.
- Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library…, Thu 22 Oct, 18:45, free
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- Book Lovers Speed Friending at Parliament Street library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street, Sat 24 Oct, 14:00, free
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Are there language cafés or conversation groups in Toronto?
Yes: we list 17 language cafés, exchanges or conversation groups for Toronto, 15 of them dated events in the coming weeks.
- Downtown Toronto French conversation exchange — Sunday, 14:00; Brookfield Place
- TorontoBabel Language Exchange & Social — Wednesday, 19:00-23:00; Madison Avenue Pub
- French Conversation Circle, Northern District library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Northern District, Sat 7 Nov, 14:00, free
- English Conversation Circle with CultureLink at Forest Hill library — Toronto Public Library – Forest Hill, Tue 1 Dec, 18:00, free
Where can I try padel in Toronto without my own partner?
Beginners are catered for: 1 padel session in Toronto is open to newcomers or mixed levels.
- The District Padel & Pickleball Club (Mississauga, Greater Toronto) — padel court rental; level: beginners welcome
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Rainy evening in Toronto: what can I do alone indoors?
Pick a talk, concert or club night under a roof; we list 6 such evenings in Toronto over the next 14 days.
- Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library…, Thu 22 Oct, 18:45, free
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- Tuesday evening board games for adults, North York Central Library — Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, Tue 27 Oct, 18:00, free
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What can a solo traveller do in Toronto after dark?
There is an evening scene: 13 listings in Toronto run from 17:00 onwards, mostly hosted events or groups. We don't rate neighbourhood safety, so check local advice for that.
- Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library…, Thu 22 Oct, 18:45, free
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- Poetry Circle: write and share, Barbara Frum library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum, Wed 11 Nov, 18:30, free
- TorontoBabel Language Exchange & Social — Wednesday, 19:00-23:00; Madison Avenue Pub
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Where can I play pickleball in Toronto?
We list 1 place to play pickleball in Toronto.
- University of Toronto Athletic Centre - Bruce Kidd Field House (Court 4) — pickleball open play
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Is there a chess club or open game table in Toronto?
Yes: 24 game nights, open tables or chess clubs in Toronto appear in our data, 22 of them dated events soon.
- Pub Chess Liberty (Left Field Brewery) — chess club; Tuesday, 8:00 PM; unrated casual tournament
- Snakes & Lattes Annex Social Game Night — open table night; various, evening
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- Tuesday evening board games for adults, North York Central Library — Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, Tue 27 Oct, 18:00, free
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Where can I join a book club in Toronto as a newcomer?
Toronto has 35 book club or reading sessions coming up, so you can join one without knowing anyone.
- Sci-fi and fantasy book club: The Goblin Emperor — Lillian H. Smith, Sat 21 Nov, 14:30, free
- Polish book club at Brentwood library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Brentwood, Mon 23 Nov, 18:30, free
- Evening Book Club, new members welcome, Fairview library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Fairview, Tue 5 Jan 2027, 18:45, free
- Silent Book Club at Highland Creek Library — Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek, Tue 5 Jan 2027, 19:00, free
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Are there library events in Toronto for adults?
Libraries are a good low-pressure option: we list 117 events at them in Toronto.
- Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library…, Thu 22 Oct, 18:45, free
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- Book Lovers Speed Friending at Parliament Street library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street, Sat 24 Oct, 14:00, free
- Tuesday evening board games for adults, North York Central Library — Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, Tue 27 Oct, 18:00, free
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Is there live music in Toronto that doesn't cost anything?
Toronto has 4 free concerts and sessions coming up.
- Holiday Sax: Free Saxophone Quartet Concert — Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, Wed 2 Dec, 18:00, free
- Holiday Saxophone Concert with Sidecar78 — Toronto Public Library – Don Mills, Wed 9 Dec, 19:00, free
- Winter Choral Serenade at Toronto Reference Library — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library, Thu 17 Dec, 19:00, free
- Little Black Dress Saxophone Quartet at Mount Pleasant Library — Toronto Public Library – Mount Pleasant, Tue 22 Dec, 14:00, free
Are there hands-on classes in Toronto?
Yes: 10 workshops, repair sessions or classes are listed in Toronto.
- Writing Place workshop with poet Marc Nair, Toronto Reference Library — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library, Tue 10 Nov, 15:30, free
- Repurposed book ornament workshop, S. Walter Stewart library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart, Mon 23 Nov, 13:00, free
- Bubble Tea Making Workshop for Adults — Toronto Public Library – S. Walter Stewart, Thu 26 Nov, 19:00, free
- Evening knit and crochet crafting circle, North York Central, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, Mon 30 Nov, 18:00, free
Is there a pub quiz in Toronto?
Yes: we list 1 quiz or trivia night in Toronto.
- Animal-themed trivia night at North York Central Library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, Thu 12 Nov, 18:30, free
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How do I join open play or an americano in Toronto?
Choose open play or an americano (partners rotate each round); Toronto has 1 in our data.
- University of Toronto Athletic Centre - Bruce Kidd Field House (Court 4) — pickleball open play
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Where can I go to a theatre, exhibition or screening in Toronto alone?
Toronto has 10 exhibitions, performances and screenings in our data (10 free).
- Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library…, Thu 22 Oct, 18:45, free
- Film Club: A Haunting in Venice at Brentwood library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Brentwood, Thu 29 Oct, 18:00, free
- Adult horror movie night: The Sixth Sense, Pape/Danforth library — Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth, Fri 30 Oct, 18:00, free
- Meet the winner of the 2026 Giller Prize — Toronto Reference Library, Wed 18 Nov, 18:00, free
Live music in Toronto: what can I go to alone?
We list 4 music events for Toronto; a concert is easy to attend alone.
- Holiday Sax: Free Saxophone Quartet Concert — Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, Wed 2 Dec, 18:00, free
- Holiday Saxophone Concert with Sidecar78 — Toronto Public Library – Don Mills, Wed 9 Dec, 19:00, free
- Winter Choral Serenade at Toronto Reference Library — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library, Thu 17 Dec, 19:00, free
- Little Black Dress Saxophone Quartet at Mount Pleasant Library — Toronto Public Library – Mount Pleasant, Tue 22 Dec, 14:00, free
Where can I learn something new in Toronto in the evening or at the weekend?
Toronto has 44 learning events coming up (44 free); a talk gives strangers an instant shared topic.
- Real Ghosts: Hallowe'en talk by author Peter Roe, Mimico library — Toronto Public Library – Mimico Centennial, Sat 31 Oct, 14:30, free
- French Conversation Circle, Northern District library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Northern District, Sat 7 Nov, 14:00, free
- Writing Place workshop with poet Marc Nair, Toronto Reference Library — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library, Tue 10 Nov, 15:30, free
- Poetry Circle: write and share, Barbara Frum library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum, Wed 11 Nov, 18:30, free
Weekday evening plans in Toronto for one person?
13 weekday events in Toronto start between 17:00 and 20:59 in the next 30 days.
- Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library…, Thu 22 Oct, 18:45, free
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- Tuesday evening board games for adults, North York Central Library — Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library, Tue 27 Oct, 18:00, free
- Poetry Circle: write and share, Barbara Frum library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Barbara Frum, Wed 11 Nov, 18:30, free
What is on in Toronto in the next month?
19 events are listed for Toronto in the next 30 days, mostly social (10), learning (5), culture (4).
- Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library…, Thu 22 Oct, 18:45, free
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- Book Lovers Speed Friending at Parliament Street library, Toronto — Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street, Sat 24 Oct, 14:00, free
- Real Ghosts: Hallowe'en talk by author Peter Roe, Mimico library — Toronto Public Library – Mimico Centennial, Sat 31 Oct, 14:30, free
Is there an app to go to events in Toronto with other people?
Pick an event, join it in Meet & Mint and say hello in the group chat; start with one of these in Toronto.
- Dance With Us! Ballet movement session with the National Ballet — Toronto Public Library – Toronto Reference Library…, Thu 22 Oct, 18:45, free
- Intro to Dungeons & Dragons for adults, York Woods library — Toronto Public Library – York Woods, Program Room, Fri 23 Oct, 18:00, free
- TorontoBabel Language Exchange & Social — Wednesday, 19:00-23:00; Madison Avenue Pub
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