Free Fun Things to Do in Toronto in September

A list of free fun family, kids and adult activities, festivals, concerts and other events in Toronto during September 2025.

For free admissions to Toronto attractions during select days, see Free Family Activities in Toronto & Cheap Ways to Explore Toronto.

30 Sep

Hillcrest Park, 950 Davenport Rd, Toronto

September 30, 2025

FREE

Toronto’s “for-Indigenous, by-Indigenous” non-profit organization Na-Me-Res will host its fourth annual Day of Remembrance at Hillcrest Park (950 Davenport Rd. Toronto) on Tuesday, September 30th to commemorate ...  »

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29 Sep

Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto

September 29, 2025 To September 30, 2025

Free

Join us for the Annual Indigenous Legacy Gathering, a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture, community, and intergenerational connection, held at Nathan Phillips Square. Experience a day filled ...  »

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29 Sep

Toronto Metropolitan University, 50 Gould St, Toronto

September 29, 2025

Free

Hosted by the Korea Tourism Organization Canada Join us for an exciting afternoon celebrating Korean culture right on campus! From delicious food to lively performances, this event ...  »

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28 Sep

The Village at Black Creek,  1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto

September 28, 2025

Free

Join us to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Gather at The Village for a day of contemplation and reflection created in partnership with True ...  »

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28 Sep

253 Spadina Road, Toronto

September 28, 2025

4168887829

Free

. Stock up on your winter supply of fresh Ontario garlic and taste delicious garlic-themed food prepared by local chefs cooking with Ontario garlic and paired with craft ...  »

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27 Sep

David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street West, Toronto

September 27, 2025 To September 28, 2025

Free

For over 35 years, The Word On The Street has showcased the best in Canadian and Indigenous storytelling with hundreds of authors, publishers, and booksellers. Explore the lively ...  »

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27 Sep

1996 Rathburn Rd E, Mississauga

September 27, 2025

Free

Explore your local watershed and discover the adventures of salmon and their incredible journey at this fun, family-friendly nature walk! Learn all about salmon life cycle, migration, ...  »

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27 Sep

Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, 600 Highway 7, Richmond Hill

September 27, 2025

Free

The City Parent Private School Show is hosted by City Parent Magazine, the trusted voice in the Canadian parenting community for over 35 years. As the largest regional ...  »

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27 Sep

Queens Quay, from Bathurst St. to Bay St., Toronto

September 27, 2025 To October 5, 2025

FREE

First ever Water/Fall Festival coming to Toronto’s waterfront this fall! Celebration of creativity, culture and community to feature art, food, entertainment and more. The Water/...  »

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27 Sep

Akin Richmond-Bathurst, 579 Richmond St W, Toronto

September 27, 2025

Free admission

We’re happy to invite you to the Akin Richmond-Bathurst Open Studio taking place on Saturday, September 27th from 12-5pm as a part of Ontario Culture ...  »

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27 Sep

STACKT Market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto 

September 27, 2025 To September 28, 2025

$0

Big news for beauty lovers and convenience seekers alike: Skip has partnered with Shoppers Drug Mart® to launch nationwide delivery of beauty, wellness, and everyday essentials. But ...  »

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26 Sep

Scarborough Town Centre, 500 Progress Avenue, Scarborough

September 26, 2025 To September 28, 2025

Free

Presented by Pinay Tayo Join us for Ube Wonderland, a vibrant three-day celebration of Filipino culture! This immersive festival will highlight the culinary delights of ube, showcase ...  »

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26 Sep

Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor St W, Toronto

September 26, 2025

Free

Join us at Christie Pits Park on Friday, September 26, 2025 (12:30 PM – 6:30 PM) for The Holistic Market Toronto — a vibrant outdoor event celebrating community, wellness, and holistic living. Enjoy ...  »

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25 Sep

The International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga

September 25, 2025 To September 28, 2025

free

Shoppers can take advantage of huge savings with ZWILLING, Henckels, STAUB and Ballarini products as well as essentials from Backstage Beauty, including ZWILLING Beauty & Tweezerman, which ...  »

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24 Sep

TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West, Toronto

September 24, 2025 To September 28, 2025

$10 to $15

The Festival brings Palestinian cinema, music, cuisine and art to GTA audiences  »

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23 Sep

Arnell Plaza, 333 Bay St, Toronto

September 23, 2025 To September 24, 2025

Free

Get back into your routine this fall with CookUnity’s chef-crafted meals to go. Join us in the heart of Toronto’s financial district for a special ...  »

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22 Sep

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada National Office, 203-489 College Street, Toronto

September 22, 2025 To September 23, 2025

FREE

Hold a meteorite! Admire some antique telescopes! Learn about Canada’s history in amateur astronomy! Purchase some of our publications — PWYC! The RASC National Office is a ...  »

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21 Sep

Marie Curtis Park, 2 Forty Second St, Etobicoke

September 21, 2025

647 216 9333

Free

The 7th Annual Long Branch Tree Fest will be held at Marie Curtis Park. Join us for a fun afternoon of children’s activities, educational walks, urban ...  »

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21 Sep

Various Sites, Brampton

September 21, 2025

Free

Since settlement in the early 1820s, Brampton has grown to become a diverse and robust city of over 600,000 residents. Across our city, there are many fascinating facilities ...  »

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21 Sep

Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Toronto

September 21, 2025

416-523-5023

Free

We invite you to join us for the International Peace Festival Opening Ceremony, taking place at Toronto City Hall on Sunday, September 21, coinciding with the UN International ...  »

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20 Sep

Trinity Bellwoods Park, Queen Street West, Toronto

September 20, 2025 To September 21, 2025

Free

The Queen West Art Crawl is an annual 2-day live, and 5-day on-line, celebration of Queen Street West and the artists, businesses, community groups and residents that ...  »

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20 Sep

Pape Avenue, Toronto

September 20, 2025 To September 21, 2025

Free

The Pape Village Block Party presented by the Pape Village BIA, is a FREE two-day Festival on Pape Avenue between Mortimer and Gamble Aves that celebrates and ...  »

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20 Sep

Civic Centre, 213 Queen St., S, Mississauga

September 20, 2025

Free

Come and enjoy all that the Village of Streetsville offers along with over 60 local and small business owners from butter tarts, baked goods, and sweet treats, to ...  »

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20 Sep

Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto

September 20, 2025

416.598.3375

Free

Join the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for a fun-filled day of music activities and performances—free and open to all ages. Perfect for families, newcomers, and devoted fans ...  »

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20 Sep

Uxbridge Museum, 7239 Concession 6, Uxbridge

September 20, 2025 To September 21, 2025

(905) 852-5854

FREE

Over 30 artists, live music all day and amazing food – all in one place. Check out the amazing lineup of over 30 artists at this year’s Uxbridge Art ...  »

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20 Sep

Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga

September 20, 2025 To September 21, 2025

Free

Established in 2018, the Egyptian Coptic Festival is the 1st and largest event for Canadians from Egyptian Coptic origin in North America. You will have the opportunity to ...  »

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20 Sep

Dundas Street from Hurontario St. to Camilla Rd., Mississauga

September 20, 2025 To September 21, 2025

Free

A free-to-attend street festival featuring Cooksville’s best restaurants, live music, family-friendly games & activities, and more!  »

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20 Sep

Pape Avenue, Toronto

September 20, 2025 To September 21, 2025

free

The Pape Village Block Party presented by the Pape Village BIA, is a FREE two-day Festival on Pape Avenue between Mortimer and Gamble Aves that celebrates and ...  »

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20 Sep

Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto

September 20, 2025 To September 21, 2025

Free

Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary edition of VegTO Fest! Canada’s largest, free-to-attend plant based festival happening this September 20th-21st in the heart of ...  »

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20 Sep

Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St E, Toronto

September 20, 2025

Free

The Riverdale Hub Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition “In the Rhythm of Being” by Ellee SY Lee. On view from September 10th to October 8th. ...  »

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20 Sep

Lansing United Church, 49 Bogert Ave, North York

September 20, 2025

Free

Willowdale Yard Sale Day is back! A chance to meet your neighbours and shop your neighbours Saturday, September 20th! The event has two components: 1. Yard Sale Market: ...  »

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20 Sep

Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie St, Toronto

September 20, 2025

9058049082

Free

Endy is inviting Torontonians of all ages to step into Dreamscapes by Endy Petit, a whimsical pop-up experience opening on Saturday, September 20 at Wychwood Barns. Created to ...  »

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20 Sep

Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto

September 20, 2025

Free

Celebrate the end of summer with PlayDate, the grand finale of Stackt Market’s BACKYARD festival series! This family-friendly event is designed to bring kids, parents, and ...  »

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20 Sep

Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto

September 20, 2025

Free

Presented by TELUS, Celebrate Black Excellence 2025 features live performances, fun hands-on activities including African thumb piano lessons with Njacko Backo, workshops with Youth Taking Flight and so ...  »

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20 Sep

Sankofa Square,  1 Dundas Street East, Toronto

September 20, 2025 To September 21, 2025

Free

Celebrate the rich culture and flavours of Thailand with a vibrant two-day festival in the heart of downtown Toronto. Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine like mango sticky rice ...  »

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19 Sep

Cloverdale Mall, 250 The East Mall, Etobicoke

September 19, 2025 To September 21, 2025

Free

Get ready to savour it all this year, RELISH The Foodie Event returns to Cloverdale Mall this September with more flavour, fun, and local flair than ever ...  »

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19 Sep

P6 Parking Lot, Square One Shopping Centre, City Centre Drive, Mississauga

September 19, 2025 To September 21, 2025

Free

Celebrate the beauty of tradition and the magic of the Mid-Autumn Festival at the Mississauga Mid-Autumn and Lantern Festival! This vibrant event invites the community to come ...  »

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19 Sep

The Spa at the St. Regis Toronto, 325 Bay St, Toronto,

September 19, 2025 To September 20, 2025

Free

For World Wellness Weekend, The St. Regis Toronto will be offering a complimentary meditation session in the morning of both days.Experience a guided introduction to the ...  »

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18 Sep

Koffler Gallery, 180 Shaw St., #104-105, Toronto

September 18, 2025 To December 14, 2025

6479250643

Free

Koffler Arts is thrilled to welcome contemporary artist Tracey Snelling for a solo exhibition, INTERGALACTIC PLANETARY (September 18 – December 14, 2025). Through the use of sculpture, photography, video, and installation, ...  »

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17 Sep

Montgomery's Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Etobicoke

September 17, 2025

Free

Enjoy a corn roast, live music by Takeyce, delicious grilled food and the weekly Farmers’ Market filled with fresh, local goods. Shop from local artisan vendors through ...  »

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16 Sep

Select Sephora Locations, Toronto

September 16, 2025 To September 29, 2025

Free

Get ready to glaze! ✨ rhode is bringing its curated skincare experience to you with an exclusive in-store pop-up, launching September 4th and running through September 29th. Immerse ...  »

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14 Sep

Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lakeshore Blvd E, Toronto

September 14, 2025

416-528-9788

Free

This year’s Terry Fox run takes place on Sunday, September 14th at Woodbine Beach from 9 am – 1 pm with registration opening at 8:30 am. It is free to ...  »

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14 Sep

Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, North York

September 14, 2025

Free

In recent years, it has due to climate change become increasingly challenging to grow high-altitude alpine plants in our garden near Oslo. Additionally, accessing seeds for alpine ...  »

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13 Sep

Gage Park, 45 Main St S, Brampton

September 13, 2025

4164575079

Free

Del corazón de Brampton… al alma de Latinoamérica. This year, Brampton Latin Festival™ is taking over Gage Park – a space that’s witnessed history, and ...  »

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13 Sep

Nathan Phillips Square,  100 Queen St W, Toronto

September 13, 2025 To September 14, 2025

Free

Mexican Day Toronto, the largest Mexican fiesta in Canada, returns to Nathan Phillips Square  and we’re bringing the full spirit of Mexico with us! Immerse yourself ...  »

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12 Sep

Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga

September 12, 2025 To September 14, 2025

Free

Philippine Festival showcases local talent that includes a slice of the neighbouring communities with participation from children, youth, adults, seniors, business, professionals, and newcomers. Filipino food, pastries ...  »

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12 Sep

Shortt St., Shortt St. and Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto

September 12, 2025

4166460661

Free

Films on Shortt is a monthly event screening outdoor movies on Shortt Street near Dufferin and Eglinton. They are all family-friendly and completely FREE. Join us on ...  »

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11 Sep

The Well, 486 Front St W, Toronto

September 11, 2025

Free

Join MUJI at The Well in Toronto for our exciting grand opening celebration! Explore our wide range of thoughtfully designed lifestyle products while enjoying complimentary light bites. ...  »

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08 Sep

The Well, 486 Front Street West, Toronto

September 8, 2025 To September 10, 2025

Free

This TIFF season, experience red-carpet glamour with Moroccanoil. From September 8-10 at 1-7PM, Moroccanoil invites you to The Well for the FREE MOT Mist Pop-Up — a ...  »

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07 Sep

Sankofa Square, Toronto, ON, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto

September 7, 2025

Free

Onam is Kerala’s iconic harvest festival – a celebration of culture, unity, and abundance. This free, family-friendly event invites everyone to experience the richness of Kerala right ...  »

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07 Sep

STACKT market, 28 Bathurst St, Toronto

September 7, 2025

Free

The Cake Bash + Market is a one-day pop-up bringing together cake, community, and curated local vendors. Celebrating Soft Dough Co. bakery’s 5th anniversary, the pop-up will ...  »

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06 Sep

Riverdale Farm, Winchester Street, Toronto

September 6, 2025 To September 7, 2025

Free Admission

C’mon out to Riverdale Farm’s Fall Festival! You can enjoy: Children’s Games, Activities and Face Painting Contests — Corn shucking, Hog and chicken calling Corn ...  »

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06 Sep

Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas St E, Toronto

September 6, 2025

Free

Smoke-A-Palooza is BACK, baby!!! Smoke’s Poutinerie is taking over Sankofa Square (formerly Yonge–Dundas Square) with 12 straight hours of ENTERTAINMENT!!! Poutine Lovers… get ready for FREE ...  »

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05 Sep

Woodside Square South Parking Lot, 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough

September 5, 2025 To September 7, 2025

Free

The three day weekend Asialicious Carnival, started in 2019, has become an annual attraction celebrating multiculturalism in a fun-filled and entertaining fashion at Woodside Square in Scarborough North. ...  »

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04 Sep

King Street W., Toronto

September 4, 2025 To September 7, 2025

FREE

Back for its tenth year, the excitement and fun of the Toronto International Film Festival pour out from the theatres onto Festival Street. Festival Street  will be ...  »

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04 Sep

Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke

September 4, 2025 To October 2, 2025

Free

Explore memory, identity and women’s resilience through the collage artwork of Daria Beer. Join the artist as she celebrates diverse stories using personal and found images, ...  »

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04 Sep

University of Toronto Art Centre, 15 King’s College Circle, Toronto,

September 4, 2025 To December 20, 2025

Free

The Art Museum at the University of Toronto presents the powerful new exhibition Earthwork curated by Mikinaak Migwans from Sept. 4–Dec. 20, 2025, at University of Toronto Art Centre (...  »

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04 Sep

 Ossington Avenue between Queen St W and Dundas St W, Toronto

September 4, 2025

416-801-5910

Free

Send summer off and welcome the fall season with an evening shopping event on Ossington!Titled “After Hours” this now annual event invites people from the neighbourhood, ...  »

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01 Sep

Queen St. W. at University Ave to CNE grounds, Toronto

September 1, 2025

Free

Join us as we take the streets with over 20,000 labour members to honour the past, present and future victories of the Labour Movement at this year’s ...  »

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16 Aug

Downey’s U-pick Farm, 13707 Heart Lake Road, Caledon

August 16, 2025 To October 31, 2025

905 838 4777

Free admission

Downey’s Strawberry & Apple Farm is a family farm, owned and operated by Greg Downey which grows fruits and vegetables. The Farms is open for apple ...  »

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14 Aug

Aurora Cultural Centre, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora

August 14, 2025 To October 19, 2025

365 500 3237

FREE

An immersive installation blending music, dance, fiber arts, and visuals, inspired by Persian carpets and growing sprouts. Who is it for? All ages HOW MUCH Tickets : FREE ...  »

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09 Aug

Uptown Keswick Parkette, 2 The Queensway S., Keswick

August 9, 2025 To September 13, 2025

Free

Browse the unique stores, shops and restaurants of Uptown Keswick. Enjoy a cool refreshing drink or delicious ice cream to the sounds of incredible local musicians. **LINE ...  »

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14 Jun

YZD, 34 Hanover Rd., North York

June 14, 2025 To October 11, 2025

FREE

Canoe Through Toronto’s Lost Waterways and Explore Toronto’s Environmental History This summer, embark on Runway Rivers, an interactive art installation that lets you canoe across ...  »

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31 May

The Commons at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto

May 31, 2025 To September 27, 2025

Admission into the market is free

Every Saturday, enjoy the best in seasonal produce, meats and products with Ontario’s farmers and small batch producers. The Harbourfront Farmers Market is a celebration of ...  »

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22 May

Union Station, 55 Front St W, Toronto

May 22, 2025 To October 23, 2025

Free

Union Station is proud to unveil Aura, a series of new art installations by acclaimed Filipino-Canadian artist Jason Zante, now on view in Canada’s busiest transit ...  »

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14 Mar

CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto

March 14, 2026 To March 15, 2026

5146214027

Free

Step backstage and go from everyday to red-carpet ready with the A-LIST Collection by TRESemmé. Indulge in luxurious hair with six prestige-inspired styling products delivering signature fragrance ...  »

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  • 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.

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