King’s Hawaiian Is Hosting a Free Friendsgiving Table at The Bentway
Hundreds of Torontonians are invited to share a complimentary meal under the Gardiner on Thursday, October 8.
| Event | Canada’s Longest Friendsgiving Table |
| Date | Thursday, October 8, 2026 |
| Time | 4–7 p.m. |
| Location | The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd., Toronto |
| Cost | Complimentary; confirm registration or seating rules before attending |
A single communal table is set to stretch through The Bentway on the Thursday before Canadian Thanksgiving weekend. King’s Hawaiian says hundreds of people will be able to sit down for a free Friendsgiving meal between 4 and 7 p.m. on October 8.
The event arrives four days before Thanksgiving Monday, which falls on October 12 in 2026. It also joins a busy month of seasonal programming tracked in Over Here Toronto’s October events guide.
A communal dinner before Thanksgiving weekend
Organizers are calling the installation “Canada’s Longest Friendsgiving Table.” The release does not provide the table’s measured length, so the superlative should be treated as the event name rather than an independently verified record.
Guests may arrive with friends or family, or come on their own. The plan centres on one continuous table and a shared meal, with warm platters of King’s Hawaiian rolls passed from person to person. The company describes the format as a way to make it easier for strangers and established groups to eat together.
Getting to The Bentway
The Bentway Skate Trail is at 250 Fort York Boulevard, below the Gardiner Expressway near Fort York. The Bentway’s visitor information lists the 509 Harbourfront streetcar at Fleet Street and the 511 Bathurst streetcar at Fort York Boulevard as nearby TTC options.
The venue says the Skate Trail has flat paved and wooden-decked surfaces and is accessible to mobility devices. Paid parking is available at Green P lots at 250 Fort York Boulevard and 800 Fleet Street.
What to confirm before heading out
The release confirms that the meal is complimentary but does not state whether guests need to register, how seating will be assigned, or whether food will be available throughout the full three-hour window. Those details should be confirmed through King’s Hawaiian’s official website or the event organizer before travelling.
Anyone planning the rest of the holiday weekend can also check Over Here Toronto’s guide to what’s open and closed on Thanksgiving in Toronto. Holiday schedules apply on Monday, October 12, not on the Thursday of this event.
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