What's on in Thornhill for free?
38 upcoming events
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Events in Thornhill for free
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Friday 9 October
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Sunday 11 October
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Tuesday 13 October
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Tue 13 · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Thornhill English Conversation Circle
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Fri 16 · 1 PMFree
💼Career
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Tue 20 · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Recognizing Fake News
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Wed 21 · 11 AMFree
💼Career
BayWa RoundTable Event
The Old School
Wed 21 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Club Discussion - Six Days in Bombay
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Thu 22 · 12 PMFree
💼Career🧘Wellness
Wellbeing for Business Owners: Building Resilience for Sustainable Business
The Old School
Fri 23 · 1 PMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Sat 24 · 2 PMFree
🎨Creative workshop🔬Science9–14 yrs
LEGO Robotics for Grades 4-8
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Tue 27 · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Club Discussion - A Guardian and a Thief
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Fri 30 · 1 PMFree
💼Career
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Tue 3 · 11 AMFree
📖Story time🎪Kids' show0–10 yrs
Storytime with Special Guest from YRP
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Tue 3 · 4 PMFree
💼Career
Got an Idea, Hobby or Side Hustle? Come and Explore What’s Possible
The Old School
Tue 3 · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop
The Basics of Book Binding
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Thu 5 Nov · 2 PMFree
🏷️Other
Locally Led Destination Development Meeting - Nithsdale
Old School Thornhill (OST)
Thu 5 NovFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Persian Storytime
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Fri 6 Nov · 1 PMFree
💼Career
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Sun 8 Nov · 3:30 PMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Mandarin Storytime (中文故事會)
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Tue 10 Nov · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Crime Prevention: York Regional Police Information Session
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Fri 13 Nov · 1 PMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Tue 17 Nov · 2 PMFree
❓Quiz
Trivia!
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Wed 18 Nov · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Club Discussion - Is A River Alive?
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Fri 20 Nov · 1 PMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Tue 24 Nov · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Club Discussion - My Friends
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Tue 24 Nov · 6 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Financial Wellness
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Fri 27 Nov · 1 PMFree
💼Career
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Tue 1 Dec · 2 PMFree
✂️Workshop🪡Crafts
Weaving Together
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Wed 2 Dec · 12 PMFree
🗣️Talk👴Seniors
Retirement Planning and Living
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Fri 4 Dec · 1 PMFree
💼Career🧾Drop-in services
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Fri 11 Dec · 1 PMFree
🧾Drop-in services💼Career
1:1 with Employment Consultant
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Sun 13 Dec · 3:30 PMFree
🪇Music for toddlers📖Story time
Mandarin Storytime (中文故事會)
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
Tue 15 Dec · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Your Next Read: Staff Book Recommendations
Thornhill Village Branch Library
Wed 16 Dec · 2 PMFree
📚Literature
Book Club Discussion - A Guardian and a Thief
Thornhill Comm. Ctr. Branch Library
See also in Thornhill for free
Fri 23 · 8 PMCA$83.34–218.12
🎫Concert
Teresa Carpio: A Musical Life
Bayview Glen Alliance Church, Markham
Fri 16 · 6 PMCA$65.23–161.08
🌐World music🎶Singer-songwriter
OhEmGee Faaji Toronto
National Event Venue Space, Toronto
Sat 24 · 7 PMCA$43.63–55.66
🌐World music🎻Classical
Strings of Iran
Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, Toronto
Sat 24 · 7:30 PMCA$33.32–107.41
🎻Classical🎫Concert
UCB presents THE CORY BAND
22 Esna Park Dr, Markham
Fri 30 · 8 PMCA$69–964
🪕Folk / Acoustic🌐World music
Mali Obomsawin
Weston Recital Hall at Meridian Arts Centre, North York
Fri 30 · 8 PM
🪕Folk / Acoustic🌐World music
Mali Obomsawin and Ahmed Moneka
Meridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre, Toronto
Sun 11 · 1:30 PMCA$22.88
🎪Street party🎾Racket sports
!!English!!❤️Chinese Speed Dating 【Badminton+Afternoon Tea】 (Markham)
500 Denison St, Markham
Sun 11 · 8 PMCA$33.59–322.41
🎉Club💿DJ set
HOUSE OF TEHRAN — THANKSGIVING NIGHT
Rumeli Restaurant, Toronto
Sat 17 · 2 PMCA$22.88
🎉Club🌳Outdoors
Chinese MBTI Blind Box Singles Mixer! Ready to find your match? (Mandarin)
CK Home Appliances, Markham
Fri 23 · 5 PMFree
🎪Street party🌳Outdoors
North York Diwali Fest - Festival Of Lights 2026
Mel Lastman Square Rink, Toronto
Fri 23 · 6 PMCA$5
🎉Parties
Unpopular Opinions & Pumpkin Carving: A Childlike Collective Night
170 Fairview Mall Dr, Toronto
Sat 31 · 10 AMFree
🎪Street party🪄Magic
SUPER Spookfest, Halloween at the Market.
Hwy 404 & Steeles Flea Market, Toronto
Tomorrow · 7:30 PMCA$39.67
🎭Theatre
The Rockies Present: AM ISRAEL CHAI - The Day After the Third Year
City Playhouse Theatre, Vaughan
Sat 17 · 1 PMFree
😂Comedy🎤Stand-up
Rumi's Variety Show Sat, Oct 17th @ 1PM
2900 Steeles Ave E, Toronto
Sat 24 · 7 PMCA$39–65
✨Belly dance🎭Shows
Masriyatt 2026 – Egyptian Dance Gala & Competition
Xinflix Auditorium, Markham
Sat 31 · 7 PM
🎤Stand-up😂Comedy
Darryl Vega LIVE
Meridian Arts Centre: Miriam Green Theatre, Toronto
At 1 PM
🎻Classical🎫Concert
West Side Story in Concert
Meridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre, Toronto
Thu 22 · 7:30 PM
🎭Theatre
Visiting Mr. Green
Meridian Arts Centre: Lyric Theatre, Toronto
Fri 9 · 7 PM
📚Literature
شاهنامهخوانی تورنتو. با آرش فرهادی
15 Ellerslie Ave, Toronto
Sun 11 · 4 PMCA$22.63
🖼️Art & Culture
The Season of Mehr
20 Fleance Dr, Markham
Sat 17 · 10 AMCA$12.19
Consumer fair🪡Crafts
It's the 47th annual MET Show of Dollhouse Miniatures!
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, Toronto
Sat 17 · 11 AMFree
🧺Market🪡Crafts
Bamtori's K-Fest Market 2026
3377 Bayview Ave, Toronto
Sun 25 · 2 PMCA$38.61
📚Literature
Between Worlds and Words - Romantasy
Thornhill Community Centre, Markham
Tue 20 · 1 PMFree
📚Literature
Afternoon Book Club
Fairview Library, Toronto
Thu 29 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
North York Central Library Book Club
North York Central Library, Toronto
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Tue 13 · 10:30 AMFree
📚Literature
Family Storytime (0–6 yrs)
Richvale Branch Library, Richmond Hill
Tomorrow · 9 AMFree
🗣️Talk💛Inclusivity
Understanding Stigma and its Impacts
50 High Tech Rd, Richmond Hill
Sat 10 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
财商教育及职业规划研讨会
Woodbine Avenue & Steeles Avenue East, Markham
Sun 11 · 11 AMCA$0–6.62
🧺Market🪡Crafts
JCC Fall Shuk: The Outdoor Culture Shop Returns
Prosserman Jewish Community Centre, Toronto
Wed 14 · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Flu Prevention and Management
651 Sheppard Ave W, Toronto
Wed 14 · 6 PMFree
🖼️Art & Culture
Reception in honour of Horace Ove, hosted by the Windrush International Car
185 Sheppard Ave W, Toronto
Wed 14 · 6:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🔬Science
PEO Willowdale-Thornhill: The Journey of a Medical Device
Courtyard Toronto Markham
Wed 14 · 7 PMCA$18
🎬Cinema📽️Documentary
Search Out The Land - Film Screening
Cineplex Cinemas Empress Walk, Toronto
Thu 15 · 2 PMFree
🗣️Talk
Settlement Support 101: Planning Your Financial Future for Retirement (Mandarin)
Steeles Library, Toronto
Sat 17 · 2 PMFree
🔬Science
3D Printing Demo Drop-in
Ethennonnhawahstihnen' Library, Toronto
Sat 17 · 3 PMFree
🗣️Talk🏛️Politics & Economy
Lattes & Local Politics
Cream n Sugar Cafe and Bistro, Richmond Hill
Tue 20 · 6 PMCA$0
🗣️Talk🛶Migration
Info session: The Private Sponsorship of Refugees (PSR) program.
Toronto Public Library - Fairview Branch
Fri 23 · 6:30 PMCA$67.70
🍽️Food🧘Wellness
Japanese Tea Ceremony (Cha No Yu) - Another Land Coffee
Another Land Coffee, Toronto
Sun 25 · 10 AMFree
📚Literature
The Last Economy (North York Reading Group)
North York Centre, Toronto
Tue 27 · 6 PMCA$11.12
📚Literature
Plot Twist Cafe – A Toronto Book Club
Chillax Eatery & Mart, Toronto
Wed 28 · 7 PMFree
📚Literature
Great Novels Book Club
Bathurst Clark Resource Library, Vaughan
Thu 5 Nov · 10 AMFree
🗣️Talk🕊️Human rights
Echoes of Holocaust History
Dufferin Clark Library, Vaughan
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