Toronto
A list of free fun family, kids and adult activities, festivals, concerts and other events in Toronto during September 2018.
For free admissions to Toronto attractions during select days, see Free Family Activities in Toronto & Cheap Ways to Explore Toronto.
Morningside Park, 390 Morningside Ave, Toronto
September 30, 2018
Free
Come celebrate nature at the Annual Salmon Festival at Highland Creek as we showcase the salmon run in Morningside Park! The Salmon Festival is a free, family-oriented ... »
Colborne Lodge, 11 Colborne Lodge Drive, Toronto
September 30, 2018
(416) 392-6916
Free
Celebrate the harvest season with your community in beautiful High Park. Everyone's Harvest Festival favourites will be on site – artisans, local food, community organizations, museum friends, music, ... »
Mazzoleni Concert Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto
September 30, 2018
416.408.0208
FREE
Jazz vocalist and pianist is “smart and smouldering” and “sublimely elegant” (!earshot). “Fern Lindzon is an engaging pianist and singer who brings an unassuming authority, an inquiring ... »
Queen St. East, Toronto
September 29, 2018
Free
After a summer of rib-fests, beer-fests and (dare we say it) dodging rain it’s time to usher in the Fall. WANDERLUST is that chance for you ... »
Various locations, Toronto, ON
September 29, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Free
For one sleepless night, the familiar will be discarded and Toronto will transform into an artistic playground, offering a series of exhilarating contemporary art experiences in unexpected ... »
MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street, Toronto
September 29, 2018
FREE
Our 5th annual flagship Etsy: Made in Canada show, co-hosted by the Toronto Etsy Street Team and 416Hustler, featuring top handmade and vintage Canadian Etsy sellers! Etsy: ... »
Scarborough Civic Centre, Committee Room 2150 Borough Drive, Scarborough
September 29, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Free
Diaspora Dialogues is pleased to present “Faces of Scarborough,” an interdisciplinary project that will immerse Nuit Blanche audiences in the wonderful nuances of the city in which ... »
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto
September 29, 2018
416.408.0208
FREE
The wildly popular Koerner Hall Free for All is back! In celebration of Culture Days, Koerner Hall will be open for free to everyone. Come and see ... »
Cloverdale Mall, 250 The East Mall, Etobicoke
September 29, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Cloverdale Mall – 416.236.1668.
$0
RELISH The Foodie Event is a two-day food-centric event taking place in the parking lot at Cloverdale Mall. This free to attend event centered around food truck-hopping ... »
Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto
September 29, 2018 To September 30, 2018
FREE
Join us for an unparalleled, all-night celebration of art, music, storytelling, comedy, and performance that will illuminate the cross-cultural interactions that shape Toronto. Our Nuit Blanche 2018 event, ... »
Newtonbrook Plaza, 5799 Yonge Street, Toronto
September 29, 2018
4165370954
Free
Join Aoyuan for a neighbourhood barbeque and block party on the site of the future M2M community. For one day only, Aoyuan will be transforming a ... »
Rouge National Urban Park, Zoo Road Welcome Area,1749 Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough
September 29, 2018
4162642020
FREE
Join us for a celebration of the arts, culture, knowledge and histories of the traditional peoples who share a historical connection to the Rouge. Enjoy a day ... »
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd, North York
September 29, 2018
Free
Nancy from @thecalderons is performing at Ontario Science Centre for La Nuit Blanche 2018 and Dr. Bhairavi Shankar is joining them to talk about Water Worlds. A unique ... »
Various Locations, Ontario, Canada
September 28, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Free
With over 2000 FREE activities scheduled to take place in more than 170 communities across Ontario–day or weekend tripping has never looked so good! The Culture Days weekend ... »
Various Venues, Etobicoke
September 28, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Free
The Etobicoke Lakeshore Culture Days Festival is co-produced by Lakeshore Arts and Humber College with supporting partners: City of Toronto’s Assembly Hall, Long Branch BIA, Mimico ... »
Koerner Hall, 273 Bloor St W, Toronto
September 28, 2018
416.408.0208
FREE
Hungarian Maestro Gábor Takács-Nagy conducts the RCO and violinist Orin Laursen in a program of works by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák. The Glenn Gould ... »
14732 Woodbine Ave, Stouffville
September 28, 2018
9057278954
FREE
The Museum will be participating in Culture Days by offering FREE admission to a very special evening event! Night at the Museum will offer craft activities, sampling, ... »
The Broadview Hotel, 106 Broadview Ave, Toronto
September 27, 2018
(416) 362-8439
FREE
On September 27th we would like to invite all the amazing people who have supported us through our first year (that is you!) to our big birthday ... »
The Fox Theatre, 2236 Queen St E, Toronto
September 26, 2018 To September 28, 2018
+16466550670
$0.00
The Toronto Arthouse Film Festival is dedicated to showcasing innovative and exciting work by risk-taking filmmakers from around the world. Aesthetically and thematically varied, these films mark ... »
Gallery 1313, Queen Street West, Toronto
September 26, 2018 To October 7, 2018
4165366778
Free
Dancing With Abstraction: A Post-Painterly Cabaret Five diverse Canadian Artists celebrating their unique approach to abstraction. Bianka Guna, Betty McGowan, Mike McGowan, Linda Paton and Barbara Roston. ... »
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Road, Toronto
September 23, 2018
(416) 396-2819
free
Visit our re-restored historic homes, sample period recipes, tour the Wildflower Preserve, create a fun take-home craft – and meet our special costumed guests from Todmorden’s past! ... »
Harbourfront Centre Camps, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
September 23, 2018
Free
On Sunday, September 23, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Diaspora Dialogues invites you to the Toronto Book Awards tent for a riveting conversation about the state of diversity ... »
300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
September 22, 2018
Free
The Dragon Lion Dance Festival is a vibrant and dynamic event that celebrates Chinese culture. This traditional Chinese dance is typically performed to celebrate Chinese New Year, ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To September 23, 2018
Free
The Word On The Street is a non-profit organization that celebrates Canadian reading, writing, and champions literacy primarily through a free, annual outdoor festival. Each September, in ... »
Gibson House Museum, 5172 Yonge Street, Toronto
September 22, 2018
(416) 395-7432
Free
Featuring local community groups, vendors, heritage demonstrations, hands-on activities and games, a farm animal petting zoo, it’s sure to be a day of fun for all ... »
Fort York, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To September 23, 2018
(416) 392 6907
Free
Discover the remarkable Canadian contribution made in the final days of The First World War. Take in the martial sights and sounds of 100 years ago through military ... »
Trinity Bellwoods Park, Queen Street West, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To September 23, 2018
647-717-0747
Free
Queen West Art Crawl is an annual cultural and artistic festival in Toronto, allowing visitors to experience art, innovative installations and live music, all free of charge. ... »
Richmond Green Sports Centre and Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill
September 22, 2018 To September 23, 2018
Free
Tastes of the Hill Multicultural Festival celebrates Richmond Hill’s diverse multicultural community. The festival opens Saturday evening with the fun continuing on Sunday. Don’t miss ... »
Mel Lastman Square Rink, 5100 Yonge St, North York
September 22, 2018 To September 23, 2018
4165000007
0
The Canada Kids Festival 2018 is an amusing family event, free to attend by all. We strive to achieve our goal of packing as many non-stop, fun-filled, and ... »
Dentonia Park, 80 Thyra Ave, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Free
The P&T installation was created last year as part of Cultural Hotspot’s SPARK projects. Creation of the project took two months and was shown ... »
42 Liberty St, Toronto
September 22, 2018
0
RIBS, RIBS + MORE RIBS! Did you miss out on Toronto Ribfest this year? Instead of crying into your smoker, come out and join us at our Billy ... »
Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lakeshore Blvd E, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To September 23, 2018
Free Admission
BEACH – SUN – SAND! Join us for the last and largest summer beach festival! FREE & FUN Invite friends, bring your flip flops and your appetite to – INDULGE ... »
Goose Island Brewhouse, 70 The Esplanade, Toronto
September 22, 2018
FREE
Celebrate the subtle and undying art of lager brewing at Goose Island’s Toronto Brewhouse on September 22nd. It will be. a night of live music, lager ... »
Union Station, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To October 4, 2018
FREE
As part of our 2018 festival program, FFDN will present its branch of FREE programming in Union Station's West Wing from Sept. 22 - Oct. 4, as part of Union ... »
Humber River Hospital, 1235 Wilson Avenue, Toronto
September 22, 2018
416.242.1000 ex 81600
0
Are you ready to discover the future of care today? Bring the whole family to North America’s first digital hospital for interactive exhibits and guided tours. ... »
Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To September 23, 2018
(416) 596-1495
Free and open to the public!
Celebrate fall with Evergreen Brick Works at the first annual Harvest Apple Festival, presented by Brickworks Ciderhouse. Join us for family fun activities, a live musical performance, ... »
The Argos Shipyard at Stanley Barracks, 115 Princes' Blvd, Toronto
September 22, 2018
18888553336
0
Scouts Canada is inviting members of the community to attend the inaugural Scout Popcorn Pop-A-Thon on Saturday, September 22. Local Scouts across the country will be popping fresh ... »
SilverCity Brampton, TRINITY COMMON MALL, 50 Great Lakes Dr, Brampton
September 22, 2018
905-754-1001
0$
Please join us for a FREE screening on Saturday, September 22 of Driving with Selvi, a powerful, award-winning documentary about a young girl forced to become a child ... »
158 Sterling Road, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To September 23, 2018
Free
Join us for Museum of Contemporary Art's official public grand opening ceremony. Following the ribbon cutting ceremony at 10am, we invite you to explore all five floors ... »
North Maple Regional Park, 11085 Keele Street, Maple
September 22, 2018
905-832-8585 ext 8014
Free
Bring your chairs and picnic blankets and see the new soccer fields. Explore five kilometres of nature trails on guided hikes. »
Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto Canada, 158 Sterling Road, Toronto
September 22, 2018 To October 21, 2018
FREE
Scott Froschaur, renowned LA artist, has teamed up with Volkswagen to make his Canadian debut at the new Museum of Contemporary Art Toronto (MOCA) with a 10-ft ... »
Queen-Richmond Centre West, 134 Peter St, Toronto
September 21, 2018 To September 22, 2018
Free
Two-day retail experience offering fashion-forward shoppers apparel and accessories for women and men from 70+ Canadian designers. With 95 percent of the collections being made-in-Canada and pieces available from $35 ... »
The Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave, Toronto
September 21, 2018 To September 23, 2018
free
Over 40 participating artists. Original paintings in the gallery & a boutique area with note cards, small paintings and much more. Something for everyone. »
Improve Canada, 7250 Keele Street, Vaughan
September 21, 2018 To September 23, 2018
(905) 677 - 2577
Admission is FREE
From kitchens and bathrooms to furniture and flooring, all of the new home improvement trends for the Fall season will be on display during the Vaughan Home ... »
Scotiabank Arena, 50 Bay Street, Toronto
September 20, 2018
FREE
WE Day Family Toronto is a stadium-sized event bringing together world-renowned speakers, award-winning performers and moving stories of real families who’ve committed to making a difference ... »
420 Yonge Street, Toronto
September 20, 2018
4165970255
0
Join us to see the hottest looks for autumn 2018 available at retailers in the Downtown Yonge area. Happening at College Park on September 20th come see our ... »
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto
September 19, 2018
1-888-532-2613
Free
Fall into a new opportunity when you discover the possibilities at the Toronto Career Fair and Training Expo on September 19th! All Volunteer Opportunities Call: 1-888-532... »
Various Venues, Toronto
September 16, 2018
Free
Open Streets TO is a free recreation program that closes streets to cars and opens them to people to walk, bike, and to enjoy many free activities. ... »
Humanities Theatre, University of Waterloo
September 16, 2018
1-877-INFO-WRC
Free to Public
The World Religions Conference (WRC), Canada’s largest and longest running Multi-faith event has been bringing different religious and ethnic communities together in a manner which breeds ... »
Thornhill Park, Vaughan
September 15, 2018
By Donation
The Thornhill Village Festival is a traditional Street Festival held in the historic heart of Thornhill. Activities include Community displays, Music and Entertainment; an Old Tyme baking ... »
Village of Kleinburg, 8 Nashville Rd, Vaughan
September 15, 2018
Free
An annual Kleinburg highlight in September is the Binder Twine Festival. It began in the late 1800′s when farmers came to the community to buy twine to ... »
International Centre, Hall 66900 Airport Rd, Mississauga
September 15, 2018 To September 16, 2018
(905) 448-8729
Free
ONE WEEKEND ONLY | POP UP EVENT Sold Out 3 Years In A Row! | Now Hosting Some of Your Favorite Beauty, Fitness and Lifestyle Vendors! My Brush Set’s ... »
Liberty Social House Six, 117 Jefferson Avenue, Toronto
September 15, 2018
4162307743
Free admission
We are a collective of like-minded individuals on an expedition to bring you quality artwork on a budget. We aim to provide you with the means to ... »
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, 875 Morningside Ave., Toronto
September 15, 2018
905-999-8643
Free admission
Stickheads has reserved courtside seats for you at the All-Star Fashion Show of the year! The show promises to be a great Saturday outing for families to ... »
Onsite Gallery, 199 Richmond St. W, Toronto
September 15, 2018
416-977-6000 x456
FREE
Join us for a roundtable where our invited participants will discuss their experiences and recent work including resisting gentrification, using data and mapping as a research tool ... »
Serpentine Pavilion, 533 King Street West, Toronto
September 15, 2018 To November 30, 2018
4165040768
FREE
Unzipped, an iconic exhibition celebrating artistry and city-building: Luxury development firm and emerging culture company, Westbank, and Danish architecture firm, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), have reconstructed the ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
September 14, 2018 To September 22, 2018
Free & Ticketed Events
Toronto Beer Week (TBW) is a collective series of events dedicated to the celebration and advancement of the craft beer movement. TBW showcases authentically brewed and flavourful ... »
Kensington Market, Toronto
September 14, 2018 To September 16, 2018
Free/PWYC to $25
Kensington Market Jazz Festival now in its 3rd year will feature over 400 Torontonian musicians in 12 indoor venues and several busking locations across Kensington Market September 14-15-16, 2018 ... »
Bell Manor Park, 1 Bayside Lane, Etobicoke
September 14, 2018
Free
The Second Annual Park Party at Bell Manor Park will celebrate the last community gathering of the summer with performances, free food, hands-on activities and entertainment, and ... »
Gallery 1313, 1313 Queen St W, Toronto
September 12, 2018 To September 23, 2018
(416) 536-6778
Free
Three women artists from diverse backgrounds who uprooted themselves from their respective homes share their experiences of transition and change. The artists portray different perspectives of being ... »
195 Spadina Avenue, Toronto
September 12, 2018 To September 13, 2018
Free
Announcing an exclusive two day YSL Beauty Hotel Event coming to Toronto this September! Welcome to the YSL BEAUTY HOTEL TORONTO, where you can check in at ... »
2183 Lake Shore Blvd W, Etobicoke
September 12, 2018
4165040768
FREE
GET FINANCIALLY FIT Rule your finances and budget like a pro with the help of mindful money teacher, Chantel Chapman and Fintech company Mogomoney. Learn the basics ... »
Étienne Brûlé Park, 13 Crosby Ave, Toronto
September 9, 2018
Free
Celebrate the rich cultural history of the Humber River – a Canadian Heritage River at this free full day event. Come and experience the natural beauty of Toronto’... »
Royal Conservatory School, 273 Bloor St West, Toronto
September 9, 2018
416-408-2825
0
Learn more about our band program for students age 9-16 and try out different instruments at FREE Band Day, Sunday, September 8 (2 – 4 pm). Learn more and RSVP at ... »
Humber Bay Park West, 2225 lake Shore Blvd. West, Etobicoke
September 9, 2018
Free
On September 9th, the 9th annual Toronto Bicycle Music Festival will take place between two parks, with a mobile performance connecting the two outdoor venues. It will ... »
Various Venues, Mississauga
September 8, 2018
Free
This year, Doors Open Mississauga turns the spotlight on the Malton Community. The intersection of Derry Road and Airport Road, known as “Four Corners” was once the ... »
Riverdale Farm, Winchester Street, Toronto
September 8, 2018 To September 9, 2018
416-392-6794
Free Admission
C’mon out to Riverdale Farm’s Fall Festival! You can enjoy: – Corn Roasts – Corn shucking Contest – Chicken and Pig calling contest – Wheelbarrow Racing – Cow Flap Toss – ... »
Prairie Drive Park, 121 Pharmacy Ave, Scarborough
September 8, 2018
Free
Parks N’ Wreck will host its third annual, free outdoor event, gathering Toronto streetdancers and local residents at Prairie Drive Park. Free workshops, dance battles, cyphers, and ... »
Kew Gardens, 2075 Queen St E, Toronto
September 8, 2018 To September 9, 2018
Free
Toronto’s only outdoor ceilidh, The Beach Celtic Festival is held in the beautiful setting of Kew Gardens the weekend after Labour Day. »
464 King St W, Toronto
September 8, 2018 To September 16, 2018
604-779-3405
$0
Award-winning cannabis-based wellness company, dosist, launches a 10-day interactive platform designed to educate and empower Canadians to manage their own wellbeing. dosist will offer complimentary on-site wellness ... »
Mel Lastman Square, Yonge Street, North York
September 7, 2018 To September 8, 2018
4164765303
Free!
The 4th annual T.U. Jazz Fest! Celebrating the next generation of jazz in Canada and beyond. Concerts, masterclasses, jam sessions, food vendors and more. Events take ... »
Rouge Beach, 195 Rouge Hills Drive, Toronto
September 7, 2018
$0
The Great Canadian Shoreline Clean-up is a national conservation initiative led by the Vancouver Aquarium and World Wildlife Fund Canada. It addresses shoreline debris and garbage, which ... »
Union Station - Sir John A. Macdonald Plaza, 65 Front St W, Toronto
September 7, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Free Admission
The Louis Vuitton time capsule exhibition, is a journey that revisits landmark innovations in technology and design through the history of the luxury House. Traveling from 1854 to ... »
Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas Street West, Etobicoke
September 6, 2018
4163948113
N/A
There is nothing better than a late afternoon in the park with a cob of fresh corn! Join us for locally grown corn from Nith Valley Organics ... »
King Street W., Toronto
September 6, 2018 To September 9, 2018
FREE
Festival Street promises four jam-packed days of free activities and a new rooftop party. Back for its fifth instalment, the excitement and fun of the Toronto International ... »
Evergreen Brickworks, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
September 3, 2018
Free Admission
What better way to start September off right then another BB beer festival. We have an amazing line up of breweries that will be pouring including Exchange ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W., Toronto
September 1, 2018
Free
Nepalese Canadian Community Services (NCCS) is organizing one of the most awaited Nepalese festivals in North America, the 12th Himalayan Festival (Nepal Festival) 2018. Over the years, this ... »
Aga Khan Park, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto
September 1, 2018
416.646.4677
Free
Celebrate the final weekend of summer with a FREE screening of the family-friendly film Ballerina, as part of the Aga Khan Museum’s Dancing in the Park ... »
Scarborough Museum, 1007 Brimley Road, Toronto
September 1, 2018 To September 30, 2018
(416) 338-8807
PWYC
Since fall is just around the corner and its harvest season, join Scarborough Museum as we celebrate a popular historic crop…apples! There will be a bushel ... »
Various Venues, Toronto
August 31, 2018 To September 2, 2018
Free & Ticketed
A joint project of Contact Contemporary Music and Burn Down The Capital, Intersection unites the creative energy of Toronto-based musical artists, ensembles, and collectives with special guest ... »
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, North York
August 31, 2018 To September 3, 2018
Free
Hispanic Fiesta a four day celebration filled with the splendid sounds, tempting treats and colorful culture that Hispanic heritage is famous for. Featuring 300 local, national and International ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
August 28, 2018 To September 3, 2018
$0
The 2018 Ashkenaz Festival will take place Tuesday August 28 through Monday September 3 in Toronto, at Harbourfront Centre and other venues around the GTA. The Festival will once again ... »
Gallery 1313, Window Box Gallery, 1313 Queen Street West, Toronto
August 1, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Free
ARTIFACTS (Pam Patterson & Leena Raudvee) ever cognizant of gender politics and cultural mores, engages in deconstructing various contemporary societal issues by exploring women’s bodies across ... »
Fresh City Farms, 70 Canuck Avenue, Downsview Park, North York
July 8, 2018 To September 30, 2018
647-234-4548
free
Come check out our operating city farm and pick your own veggies, herbs, and flowers! Our farmers will greet you, give you a quick tour, and give ... »
Rustic Park, Walter Saunders Park, & Seasons Park, Toronto
July 7, 2018 To September 30, 2018
Free
Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts events and activities to a park near you. Think theatre performances, dance classes, workshops, movies, festivals and more, right ... »
Junction Train Platform, 2960 Dundas St W, Toronto
May 26, 2018 To November 3, 2018
FREE
The Junction Farmers Market is an independent non-profit local farmers’ market in the heart of The Junction, Toronto. The Market provides local, sustainably produced fresh foods in ... »
HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay West, Toronto
May 19, 2018 To September 2, 2018
(416) 596-9821
$0
The Waterfront Artisan Market (WAM) presented by The Waterfront Business Improvement Area and operated by Scadding Court Community Centre, returns to HTO Park this summer. Toronto’s ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
May 13, 2018 To November 4, 2018
4165961495
Free
Toronto’s ideal destination to meet and shop local makers, enjoy delicious food and drink, and explore the surrounding nature. Visit our rotating roster of local makers ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
May 12, 2018 To November 3, 2018
4165961495
0
Shop for fresh, seasonal food and meet your local farmers, chefs and food producers every Saturday at Evergreen Brick Works. Our award-winning outdoor farmers market happens every ... »
All great options, great list! I have had the pleasure of taking my kids to the Canada Kids Festival. It was a great event, and we all had a great time. I will have to check out a few of the other things on your list and see what we can do! Thanks for sharing.