Pub Chess Liberty (Left Field Brewery)
40 Hanna Avenue, Toronto, ON
Tuesday · 8:00 PM
unrated casual tournament; earlier text cites $15 incl. drink/food ticket
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Snakes & Lattes Annex Social Game Night
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$20 game admission incl. unlimited non-alcoholic drinks
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Game nights in Toronto you can join
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Mon16Nov
18:00–20:00
Evening board games, Deer Park Library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Deer Park
The library invites you to come with friends or make new ones in the community while playing Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Snakes and Ladders, Clue, chess, checkers, backgammon, Uno or any card game you can think of. The language is English. It starts at 18:00 and finishes at 20:00, which leaves time after work. A library games night is a relaxed way to meet neighbours in a city where many people live alone. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Board Game Meet-Up» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Tue17Nov
18:30–20:00
Tuesday Cards and Chitchat drop-in at Guildwood library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Guildwood
Guildwood branch in Scarborough, by the Guildwood Plaza, hosts a casual Tuesday evening for adults who want to meet new people over traditional card games, board games, checkers or chess and a good chat. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Tuesday Cards and Chitchat» Starts 18:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Thu19Nov
14:00–15:30
Friendly Scrabble Club afternoon at High Park library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – High Park (Program Room)
High Park branch on Roncesvalles Avenue puts your word skills to the test on Thursday afternoons with friendly Scrabble in a relaxed, welcoming room. Triple-word-score pros and complete beginners are equally welcome, and a board game gives you an instant seat among strangers. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Scrabble Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 15:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Fri27Nov
13:00–15:00
Friday Mahjong Social at the City Hall library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – City Hall
The small City Hall branch, tucked into Toronto City Hall on Nathan Phillips Square, sets out the tiles for a Friday afternoon of mahjong, the ancient game of skill, strategy, calculation and a little luck. Beginners are welcome and a table of four always needs another player, which makes it an easy place to meet people downtown. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong Social» Starts 13:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Sat28Nov
14:00–16:30
Saturday drop-in Chess Club at Runnymede library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Runnymede (2nd Floor Program Room)
Runnymede branch, a handsome old library on Bloor Street West in Bloor West Village, keeps its second-floor program room for chess on Saturday afternoons. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Chess Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Thu3Dec
13:00–14:30
Mahjong for beginners, Woodside Square library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Woodside Square
The Woodside Square branch of the Toronto Public Library, inside a shopping centre in the city's north-east, offers a Thursday afternoon session on mahjong for people who have never played or who want a friendly game. The style taught is the Cantonese or Hong Kong version, and the library promises a short introduction followed by relaxed play, with no experience needed. The aim is as much social as technical: learn the tiles, play a few rounds and meet new people in the neighbourhood. The library uses a booking system with room for about twenty people and a waiting list, and registration closes when the event starts, so reserve a seat on the library events page beforehand. The language is English, and the programme is for adults. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong For Beginners» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Tue8Dec
18:00–19:30
Adult Board Games' Night at Leaside library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Leaside (Community Room)
Leaside, a quiet residential neighbourhood in midtown Toronto, has a small brick library on McRae Drive whose community room fills up on Tuesday evenings with card games and board games. Bring a friend or, as the library itself puts it, make new ones at the table. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Adult Board Games' Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Fri11Dec
13:00–15:00
Mahjong social, Toronto City Hall Library
Toronto Public Library – City Hall
On Friday 11 December the City Hall branch of the Toronto Public Library, inside Nathan Phillips Square at 100 Queen Street West, hosts a Mahjong Social. The listing invites you to enjoy an afternoon playing this ancient game of skill, strategy, calculation and a little luck, and states that beginners are welcome. Mahjong is played by four people at a table with tiles, which makes it an easy game to join as a newcomer, because you are seated with others from the first minute and learn by watching a few rounds. The branch sits in the middle of downtown, next to the City Hall square and a short walk from the subway, so it is easy to reach on a lunch break or after an errand. It is a calm, sociable way to spend two hours on a Friday afternoon and to meet people from across the city. The social starts at 13:00 and ends at about 15:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong Social» Starts 13:00, ends about 15:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Sat12Dec
14:00–16:30
Drop-in Saturday Chess Club at Runnymede library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Runnymede (2nd Floor Program Room)
Runnymede is a handsome 1930s library on Bloor Street West in Toronto's Bloor West Village, with a program room upstairs where chess players meet on Saturday afternoons. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Chess Club» Starts 14:00, ends about 16:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Mon14Dec
18:00–20:00
Adult board game social, Malvern Library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Malvern
On Monday 14 December the Malvern branch of the Toronto Public Library, at 30 Sewells Road, holds its monthly Adult Board Game Social in the first-floor community room. The listing describes a relaxed evening of tabletop games and good company. If you have a favourite board game you are invited to bring it along and share it with the group. Shorter and easy-to-learn games work best, but the organisers say there is always room to explore something new together, and the library also provides a selection of board games for casual play. No experience is needed. They present it as a welcoming, low-pressure space to learn, play and connect with others. The page is in English. For anyone new to the neighbourhood or simply looking for an easy way to meet people, a monthly games night is a gentle place to start. The social starts at 18:00 and ends at about 20:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «ADULT BOARD GAME SOCIAL» Starts 18:00, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Wed16Dec
17:30–20:00
Jigsaw puzzle social, Pape/Danforth Library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Pape/Danforth
On Wednesday evening 16 December the Pape/Danforth branch of the Toronto Public Library hosts a communal jigsaw night in its Program Room. The idea is simple: people who enjoy puzzles sit around shared tables and work on pictures together, chatting as pieces slowly find their places. You may bring a puzzle from home or pick one of the puzzles the library provides, so nothing needs to be prepared in advance. The branch lists the session as an adult programme for ages eighteen and over. The language is English. It is an easy, low-pressure way to meet neighbours around the Danforth, especially in the dark weeks before the holidays. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Jigsaw Puzzle Social» Starts 17:30, ends about 20:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Thu17Dec
13:00–14:30
Mahjong for Beginners at Woodside Square library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Woodside Square (Program Room)
Woodside Square library, in a mall at Finch and McCowan in Scarborough's Agincourt area, teaches Cantonese and Hong Kong style mahjong: a quick introduction, then friendly games with experienced players and complete beginners at the same tables. A good way to meet neighbours in this strongly Cantonese-speaking part of the city. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Mahjong For Beginners» Starts 13:00, ends about 14:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Tue22Dec
18:00–20:00
Board Games for Adults at North York Central Library
Toronto Public Library – North York Central Library
The library invites you to come with friends or make new ones. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.
Tue22Dec
18:00–19:30
Drop-in Tuesday chess club at Eatonville library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Eatonville
The Eatonville branch in Etobicoke opens its tables for a friendly game of chess every Tuesday evening, Christmas week included. All skill levels are welcome and the library provides the sets, so you only need to turn up and find an opponent. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Chess Club» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Tue22Dec
18:00–19:30
Adult board games night, Leaside Library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Leaside
On Tuesday 22 December the Leaside branch of the Toronto Public Library sets out an evening of card games and board games for adults in its Community Room. The listing places the programme among its adult offerings for people aged eighteen and over, and it is a recurring series, so regulars often know each other by name while newcomers are made welcome. The language is English. It starts at 18:00 and ends at 19:30, a compact slot that suits the days just before Christmas, when many people want something relaxed and social without a long night out. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Adult Board Games' Night» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Wed23Dec
18:00–19:30
Drop-in chess club at Parliament Street library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Parliament Street
Bring your own board or use one of the library's, sit down and ask who wants a game. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Drop In Chess Club» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Tue29Dec
18:00–19:30
Tuesday evening drop-in chess club, Eatonville Library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Eatonville
The club meets every Tuesday evening, welcomes all skill levels and provides chess sets, so you do not need to bring anything with you. You can turn up alone, find an opponent at one of the tables and play a friendly game, whether you are a beginner relearning the rules or a regular who enjoys a long match. The language is English. The session starts at 18:00 and ends at 19:30, a relaxed evening activity that fits well in the quiet week between Christmas and New Year. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Chess Club» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Sat9Jan
13:00–16:00
Saturday Drop-In Chess Club at Gerrard/Ashdale Library
Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale
Players of every age and level meet on the second floor every Saturday afternoon for friendly games of chess. Sitting down across a board is an instant way to meet someone new. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.
Tue12Jan
18:00–19:30
Drop-in Tuesday chess club, Eatonville Library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Eatonville
On Tuesday 12 January 2027 the Eatonville branch of the Toronto Public Library, at 430 Burnhamthorpe Road in Etobicoke, holds its Chess Club. The library notes that personal information collected for programme registration is used only for event and programme purposes. A weekly chess night is one of the simplest ways to meet new people in a big city: the game gives you something to do with your hands, an easy way to start a conversation and a natural end after each match if you want to move on to the next table. Beginners are as welcome as long-time players. The club starts at 18:00 and ends at about 19:30. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Chess Club» Starts 18:00, ends about 19:30. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Sat16Jan
13:00–16:00
Saturday drop-in chess, Gerrard/Ashdale Library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale
On Saturday 16 January the Gerrard/Ashdale branch of the Toronto Public Library, on Gerrard Street East, runs its Saturday Chess Club. The listing says people meet on the second floor every Saturday for a few games of chess in a welcoming environment, and that all ages and all levels are welcome. Because the club is open to families, children have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and unsupervised people under 18 cannot take part. The club runs from 13:00 to 16:00, which lets you arrive when it suits you and stay for as many games as you like. Chess is a good game for arriving alone: you can walk up to a board, ask for a game, and find an opponent of about your strength within minutes. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Saturday Chess Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Tue19Jan
18:00–19:30
Tuesday Drop-In Chess Club at Eatonville Library
Toronto Public Library – Eatonville
All skill levels are welcome and boards are provided. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going.
Sat23Jan
13:00–16:00
Saturday drop-in chess club, Gerrard/Ashdale Library, Toronto
Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale
On Saturday 23 January 2027 the Gerrard/Ashdale branch of the Toronto Public Library, at 1432 Gerrard Street East in Toronto's east end, holds its Saturday Chess Club on the second floor. The listing invites you to join every Saturday for a few games of chess in a welcoming environment. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and unsupervised people under 18 cannot take part. The branch sits on Gerrard Street East, a busy street of shops and restaurants, so you can combine the chess afternoon with a walk or a meal in the neighbourhood afterwards. The club starts at 13:00 and ends at about 16:00. The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Saturday Chess Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
Sat20Feb
13:00–16:00
Saturday drop-in chess club, Gerrard/Ashdale library
Toronto Public Library – Gerrard/Ashdale
The listing does not state a price, so check the official page before going. «Saturday Chess Club» Starts 13:00, ends about 16:00. Source: Toronto Public Library events.
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Questions people ask
When is the next game night in Toronto?
Evening board games, Deer Park Library, Toronto on Monday 16 November at 18:00. This page lists all 23 upcoming board-game nights, chess, quizzes and puzzle evenings in Toronto from our feed.
What is an open table?
An open table is a table where the organisers seat strangers together. You come alone, say you are new, and they explain the game.
Can I go to a game night in Toronto alone?
Yes. Tables are always short a player and quiz teams take solo players. Arrive at the start, tell the host it is your first time, and you will be seated and taught the rules.
Are game nights in Toronto free?
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