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Free Things to Do in Toronto and GTA in June

A list of free fun events in Toronto and GTA during June including fun family activities, festivals, live music, adult events and more!

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Tangerine and Bike Share Toronto Launch $40 Weekly Pass for Summer Riders

Tangerine Bank and Bike Share Toronto are launching a limited-time City Weekly Pass aimed at helping people move around Toronto during a busy summer season. The pass… Read more »

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Longo’s Marks 70 Years With Ontario Store Celebrations and New Store Openings

Longo’s is marking its 70th anniversary in 2026 with celebrations across its 43 stores in Ontario. The grocery retailer, formerly Longo Brothers Fruit Markets, will hold anniversary… Read more »

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Toronto Waterfront Festival Cancels 2026 Season, Eyes Giant Comeback

The Toronto Waterfront Festival will not take place in 2026, with organizers saying a lack of funding has forced the event to pause for one year. The… Read more »

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Weather Network Summer Forecast 2026: Western Canada Faces Hotter Summer as East Sees a Changeable Season

The Weather Network says Canada is heading into a split summer, with western Canada expected to be hot while central and eastern regions see more back-and-forth conditions… Read more »

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Massive New Mississauga Supermarket Features World Foods, Sushi Bar and 1,000-Ft Chocolate Aisle

Food World Plus is preparing to open a major multicultural supermarket in Mississauga, on the corner of Hurontario and Matheson. The store at 50 Matheson Blvd East… Read more »

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OLG Set Guinness World Record for Largest Human Foosball Game

A crowd at Humber Polytechnic got more than a typical campus event this week. They watched a world record take shape, one kick at a time. Ontario… Read more »

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This Free Experience Lets You Ride the Bay of Fundy’s Tides 52 Feet Above Toronto Streets

In the middle of downtown Toronto, a temporary installation is giving people a sense of what makes the Bay of Fundy’s tides so unusual. Tourism New Brunswick… Read more »

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Gondola or Zipline? Wasaga Beach Opens Door to Big Ideas Above the Shoreline

A new idea is taking shape above Wasaga Beach, and it could change how visitors experience one of Ontario’s busiest summer destinations. Town council, led by Mayor… Read more »

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Ontario Allows Extended Bar Hours During FIFA World Cup 2026

Ontario is preparing for a busy summer as the province loosens last call rules during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Licensed bars and restaurants will be allowed… Read more »

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2026 Doors Open Toronto: 30 Museums & Unique Buildings You Can Visit For Free This Weekend

Doors Open Toronto, Canada’s largest Doors Open event, is set to captivate visitors from May 23 to 24, showcasing over 160 architecturally and culturally significant sites that… Read more »

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Toronto Jazz Festival Reveals Full Free Concert Lineup for 2026

Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood will once again turn into an open-air concert space this summer as the Toronto Jazz Festival rolls out its free programming for 2026. The… Read more »

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You Can Now Reserve Your Visit in Advance to 91 Ontario Provincial Parks – 2026

In 2021, the Ontario government introduced a reservation system through which visitors to 17 of Ontario’s most popular parks can reserve their visit up to five days… Read more »

Free Tickets Now Available for Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival

Free Tickets Now Available for Toronto’s FIFA Fan Festival

Toronto is opening up reservations for one of its biggest public events tied to the 2026 World Cup, and this one is built for fans who want… Read more »

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Mississauga to Host Canada’s Only Star Wars MINISO Pop-Up This May

A short-term pop-up at Square One Shopping Centre is aiming to draw in Star Wars fans with a mix of merchandise and themed experiences. From May 23… Read more »

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Pizza Nova Brings Back One-Day $5.99 Deal to Support Variety Ontario

Pizza Nova is bringing back its one-day “That’s Amore Pizza for Kids” event, something customers haven’t seen in its original format since 2019. For one day only… Read more »

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Doors Open 2026: Discover the Hidden Gems of Richmond Hill This Weekend

Attention, all history buffs and architecture enthusiasts! Richmond Hill’s Doors Open returns this Saturday, showcasing the city’s rich heritage and artistic vibrancy by inviting everyone to explore, learn, and celebrate together.

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Mother’s Day Weekend Marks 2026 Opening of the Cheltenham Badlands

The Cheltenham Badlands, a geological wonder located an hour from downtown Toronto in Caledon, reopens for the 2026 season on May 8. This natural wonder was formed… Read more »

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Massive U-Pick Tulip Farm Opening in Greater Toronto Area In Time For Mother’s Day Weekend

There’s no better way to welcome spring in the GTA than with a walk through fields bursting with colour, and Pingle’s Farm in Oshawa is offering just… Read more »

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Toronto Zoo Welcomes Baby Bactrian Camel

The camel habitat at the Toronto Zoo saw a quiet but significant arrival Thursday morning. Around 7:00 a.m. on April 30, a Bactrian camel calf was born… Read more »

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Olivia Rodrigo Bringing Unraveled Tour to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver This Fall

Olivia Rodrigo is taking her next album on the road, and Canadian fans are getting multiple stops on the itinerary. As part of her newly announced Unraveled… Read more »

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FREE Comic Book Day 2026: Get Free Comics This Saturday

Free Comic Book Day 2026 returns this Saturday, and you can get free comics and merch from your local comic shop.

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Toronto in May 2026: Events & Festivals

Events, Activities and Festivals happening in Toronto during the month of May 2026.

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Doors Open Oshawa 2026: Head to Oshawa This Saturday to Explore Museums & ‘Secret’ Attractions For Free

Get ready to explore Oshawa’s hidden gems at Doors Open Oshawa, an annual event showcasing the city’s diverse heritage and cultural sites. This event is part of… Read more »