A list of 50+ free fun events in Toronto and GTA during July including fun family activities, festivals, live music, adult events and more!
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Aurora Cultural Centre, 50 Victoria Street, Aurora
July 31, 2025
365 500 3237
Free
Join us for the double-opening of two exhibitions in our hallway galleries: Streaming (Lower Hall Gallery): Solo exhibition by Carol Walthers From Rocks to Brushstrokes: A Geologist’... »
Toronto Public Library, 789 Yonge Street, Toronto
July 30, 2025
6475698953
Free
Join us for a short but impactful session to learn how you can help fight global poverty with The Borgen Project. Discover volunteer roles in advocacy, fundraising, ... »
Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr, Scarborough
July 28, 2025
FREE
On Monday July 28th, Terry Fox’s birthday, the Terry Fox Foundation will be hosting a FREE event to celebrate the launch of “T is for Terry: ... »
Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd., West Toronto
July 27, 2025
Free
Indigenous Sounds Now, part of SummerSeries in Trillium Park at Ontario Place, amplifies the voices of Indigenous musicians from the Anishinaabe, Mohawk and Cree Nations. With a ... »
Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St, North York
July 27, 2025
Free
The Summer Live Music Festival 2025 expands to North York for a second day of outstanding music in the heart of the city. Set in the urban oasis ... »
Sobeys Stadium, 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto
July 26, 2025 To August 7, 2025
Free & Ticketed Days
National Bank Open presented by Rogers in Toronto, an event which annually brings Canada to the centre stage of international sport. The third-oldest tournament in all of ... »
Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
July 26, 2025
Free
Summer Live Music Festival is back for its sixth annual celebration at the stunning Trillium Park waterfront with live music, fresh air, and unforgettable vibes. This year’... »
Sankofa Square, 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto
July 26, 2025
Free
The Indonesian Food Festival, organized by Indonesian Consulate General in Toronto, is an annual cultural celebration that brings together the vibrant Indonesian community in Toronto, Ontario. The ... »
Sobeys Stadium, 1 Shoreham Drive, Toronto
July 26, 2025 To July 27, 2025
Free
While The Best of Tennis take to the Sobeys Stadium courts, fans young and old can enjoy entertainment around the grounds thanks to the return of 407 ETR ... »
Sorauren Park, 50 Wabash Avenue, Toronto
July 26, 2025
Free
The Friends of Sorauren Park is preparing for another great outdoor movie season in 2025. Hairspray (1hr 57m) 2007, USA (filmed in Toronto and Roncy) Set in Baltimore but ... »
Erin Meadows Community Centre, 2800 Erin Centre Blvd, Mississauga
July 26, 2025
Free
Join us for the 4th Annual Healing Humanity Festival, hosted by Shining Lighte Youth Charity, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth and communities across the ... »
Bloor Street West between Crawford and Markham Street, Toronto
July 26, 2025
Free
Discover live performances, hands-on cultural activities, delicious Korean eats, and family-friendly fun—all in the heart of Korea Town. From traditional art to modern K-pop vibes, there’... »
Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
July 25, 2025 To July 26, 2025
Free
Ready to immerse yourself in the arts again? Bursting at the seams to feel the excitement of a performance after all these months? BollywoodMonster Mashup is returning ... »
Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto
July 25, 2025 To July 27, 2025
6136015550
Free
Groovin’ in The Park is a FREE two-day festival at Toronto’s Woodbine Park, featuring soul, funk, world, and house music as part of the Toronto Beaches ... »
DROM Taberna, 458 Queen St West, Toronto
July 25, 2025
No Cover
Multilingual singer-songwriter and cultural storyteller Amelia Ray brings The Soulveillance Tour – a five-month journey through the U.S., Canada and Europe to spread compassion in song – to ... »
The Welcome Market, 938 Queen St W, Toronto
July 25, 2025 To July 27, 2025
Free
Revlon will be taking over downtown Toronto for a National Lipstick Day pop-up. Guests can experience a wide selection of shades to swatch and collect free samples ... »
Queen Street East - between Woodbine and Beach Aves, Toronto
July 24, 2025 To July 26, 2025
6136015550
Free
Get ready for the most music-filled event of the summer! Queen Street East shuts down to give Toronto a soulful and harmonic weekend. With over 30 different acts ... »
Parc Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto
July 24, 2025
Free
Join us to become a moth observer or “moth-er!”. We’ll be partnering with the Toronto Entomologists’ Association (TEA) to put this special event on. All about ... »
Parc Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Avenue, Toronto
July 24, 2025
Free
Join Alex Israel, MSc (Field Conservation Steward – Bat Conservation Program) for an indoor talk and followed by outdoor walk to explore the fascinating world of bats. We ... »
West Block, 500 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
July 24, 2025 To July 27, 2025
Free
Lots of Play: A festival of art, music, and movement This July, Choice Properties is partnering with VIBE Arts to bring Lots of Play to a community ... »
Art City, 545 Sherbourne Street, Toronto
July 24, 2025
FREE
Art City and The Children’s Book Bank invite you to St. James Town’s first ever Kids Market! Come by Art City on July 24th 4-6... »
STACKT Market , 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
July 20, 2025
Free
Come sip, savour, and discover local Canadian Made products while supporting the powerhouse women entrepreneurs who are shaping our food scene. Meet our Makers and listen to ... »
The Well, 486 Front St W, Toronto
July 20, 2025
FREE
This summer, when the Toronto heat hits its peak, Ben & Jerry’s is bringing the chill – literally. To celebrate National Ice Cream Day, the iconic ice ... »
YZD, 34 Hanover Rd., North York
July 19, 2025 To July 20, 2025
4163004477
Free
This July, Hangar Jam lands at YZD—transforming the Hangars into a high-energy hub for street art, skateboarding, and breaking. Powered by One Day Creates and Kadence ... »
Riverdale Hub, 1326 Gerrard St E, Toronto
July 19, 2025
Free
Get into the summer spirit at our next Artisan Market on Saturday, July 19th, from 12 pm – 5 pm, during the Festival of South Asia. Explore the best of ... »
Booster Juice, 2458 Dundas St W, Mississauga
July 19, 2025
905-403-8787
Free
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Booster Juice Dundas Street (Mississauga, ON) with buy one get one FREE smoothies! Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 8AM-9PM. 2458 Dundas Street West, Mississauga, ... »
STACKT market, 28 Bathurst St., Toronto
July 19, 2025
FREE
Join us for Part 3 of our BACKYARD Series: The Cookout. We’re celebrating Toronto’s vibrant Black and Afro-Caribbean community with a full day of good vibes: ... »
Green P Lot, 18 Ossington Ave, Toronto
July 19, 2025 To July 20, 2025
Free
Shake Shack Canada is launching its first-ever food truck tour, with their first stop in Toronto on July 19–20. The Shack Truck Tour kicks off with a summer ... »
Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
July 18, 2025 To July 20, 2025
Free
Mississauga Latin Festival is back! The event features large musical and folkloric performances, a children’s play area, food vendors, exhibitors, artisans and educational demonstrations of services ... »
Burloak Waterfront Park, 5420 Lakeshore Road, Burlington
July 18, 2025 To July 20, 2025
Free
30 Food Trucks will be serving up some of the best food from the country, this is a festival you won’t want to miss! Show some of ... »
Gage Park, Brampton
July 18, 2025 To July 19, 2025
Free
The Largest, Award-Winning South Asian Arts & Heritage Festival in Brampton is Back! Hundreds of local and International artists, Bollywood and Punjabi performers, food, shopping, magic shows, ... »
P6 Parking Lot, Square One Shopping Centre, City Centre Drive, Mississauga
July 18, 2025 To July 20, 2025
Free
The Mississauga Asian Night Market 2025 is set to be an unforgettable celebration of culture, food, and entertainment! After the tremendous success of last year’s event, this ... »
Shortt St. and Eglinton Ave. W., Toronto
July 18, 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. It is recommended ... »
Mount Pleasant Village Square, 100 Commuter Dr., Brampton
July 18, 2025
PWYC
Brampton’s Own Shakespeare Show returns for its fourth season with A MIDSUMMER NIGH’TS DREAM for one night only in Brampton this summer! Grab a chair, ... »
Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto
July 18, 2025 To July 20, 2025
Free
Come see Toronto’s most exciting, fresh and groundbreaking artists perform live in Woodbine Park. We’re hitting rewind to transport you back to the golden era ... »
It's OK* Studio, 468 Queen Street West, Toronto
July 17, 2025
Free
Little Deaths Salon will return July 17 at It’s OK* Studio in Toronto. Little Deaths Salon is a performance series that explores the awe inspired by humans’ ... »
Roncesvalles, 2280 Dundas St W, Toronto
July 17, 2025 To July 20, 2025
Free
Lots of Play: A festival of art, music, and movement This July, Choice Properties is partnering with VIBE Arts to bring Lots of Play to a community ... »
All Chipotle Restaurants in Canada (https://locations.chipotle.ca/)
July 17, 2025
Free
Chipotle is teaming up with singer-songwriter and brand superfan Alex Warren to premiere his new album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid, at more than 60 restaurants in Canada ... »
Parc Downsview Park, Orchard Pavilion, Toronto
July 16, 2025 To August 7, 2025
Free
Welcome to Orchard Rendezvous at Downsview Park! Join us for a fun-filled free evening at the Orchard Pavilion. Our program runs from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM before each ... »
York Memorial Park, 22 Little Avenue, Toronto
July 15, 2025
905-691-2744
FREE
Free concert in York Memorial Park, Weston on Tuesday, July 15 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM! 🎺🥁 Grab a lawn chair and join us for an evening of music al fresco! ... »
Harboufront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
July 14, 2025 To July 20, 2025
(416) 973-4000
Free
Trees protect urban landscapes: They shade us from the sun, cool the environment, and capture carbon. But too often, new communities are built with insufficient space to ... »
Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive, Newmarket
July 13, 2025
FREE
Welcome to “the Largest Festival of its Kind”, celebrating our next generation of young creatives. Thank you for supporting their PASSION for the ARTS, as they showcase ... »
Toronto Centre Island, 9 Queens Quay W, Toronto
July 13, 2025
Free
Start your weekend with peace, movement, and mindfulness at Yoga Meltdown, a special outdoor yoga experience happening on Saturday, July 12th 2025, at Centre Island as part of ... »
Trillium Park, Ontario Place, Toronto
July 12, 2025 To July 13, 2025
Free
Join us at Trillium Park for two days of music, art, food, fun, and friends! Come and discover your new favourite artist, as Mixto Festival delivers the ... »
Mackenzie Glen District Park, 220 Cranston Park Ave, Maple
July 12, 2025
Free
This year, we present you to the Vaughan Latin Festival outdoors! Music, art, Kids Zone, waterpark, and a spectacular entertainment for the whole family! Enjoy the beauty ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
July 12, 2025 To July 13, 2025
Free
A celebration of over 27 islands in the Caribbean region, filled with music, comedy, food and more. »
Woodbine Park, 1695 Queen St E, Toronto
July 11, 2025 To July 13, 2025
6136015550
Free
Get ready for an incredible weekend of Latin rhythms and dance at the Beaches Jazz Festival’s Salsa on the Beach! Woodbine Park will come alive with ... »
Garden Square Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
July 11, 2025
9058742800
Free
Kick off the weekend in Garden Square Brampton with a foot-stompin’, toe-tappin’, hand-clappin’ good time! FIDDLESTIX and MAINLAND KITCHEN BAND bring the heart and soul of Newfoundland ... »
Old City Hall, 60 Queen St. W., Toronto
July 11, 2025 To August 29, 2025
Free
City of Toronto kicks off Summer at Old City Hall with free programming to showcase and celebrate local heritage. The City of Toronto will launch Summer at ... »
Markham Museum, 9350 Markham Road, Markham
July 10, 2025 To August 14, 2025
Free
Night at the Museum presented by Don Valley North Toyota, Don Valley North Lexus and Genesis Markham returns to Markham Museum grounds this summer! On four different ... »
The Annex, 650 Dupont St, Toronto
July 10, 2025 To July 13, 2025
Free
Lots of Play will transform parking lots and sidewalks across the GTA into vibrant community hubs with arts and crafts, music and dance workshops, live performances, and ... »
Regent Park, 620 Dundas St E, Toronto
July 9, 2025 To July 23, 2025
Free
RPFF presents films of all genres that feature Indigenous, Black and People of Colour narratives, told by people who belong to those communities. Before the film, the ... »
Ficoa, 585 College St, Toronto
July 9, 2025
(416) 516-2864
$0
On Wednesday, July 9 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., an intimate corner of Toronto’s Little Italy will come alive with conversation, cocktails, and the energy of people gathering ... »
Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts, 10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill
July 8, 2025 To August 19, 2025
Free
Richmond Hill hosts several live concert events throughout the community that are part of our Summer Series and feature an exciting line-up of performers, tribute bands and ... »
Toronto Public Library - Mount Dennis, 1123 Weston Road, Toronto
July 8, 2025 To August 19, 2025
Free
Enjoy stories, songs, and rhymes at a staff-led story time for the entire family. For children 0-5 years and their parents or caregivers. This program takes place ... »
Esna Park, 10 Esna Park Dr, Markham
July 6, 2025
(905) 415-8050
Free
🎉 Join us for our Fun-Filled Grand Opening Celebration. Bring the whole family and join us for the exciting Grand Opening of CEFA Markham – Esna Park! It’s ... »
Ramsden Park, 1020 Yonge St, Toronto
July 5, 2025
Free Admission
WE ARE BACK 😎🔥 The vibrant return of the Rosedale Artisan Market! Join us for a delightful artisan market featuring 50 local artisans on Saturday, July 6. Don’t sit ... »
Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
July 5, 2025 To July 6, 2025
Free
Open Canvas, Toronto’s favourite free music and arts festival, returns for its third season with a bold, fresh celebration of creativity and community. Taking over Trillium ... »
TD Music Hall, 178 Victoria St, Toronto
July 5, 2025 To July 19, 2025
Free
Dr. Oetker is bringing something truly unexpected to downtown Toronto: a custom-written, one-act opera, created to launch its new premium frozen pizza, Suprema. The story: a sculptor ... »
Zoom Call, Toronto
July 5, 2025
8884487432
Free
Join Guruface this Saturday at 9 AM CST for an exciting online Robotics and coding class where kids (ages 8–18) learn how to build robots and code — all from ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
July 4, 2025 To July 6, 2025
Free
An unforgettable weekend of Filipino flavour, festive beats and non-stop fun for the whole family, the Fun Philippines Toronto Food and Music Festival is a high-energy celebration ... »
Jimmie Simpson Park, 870 Queen St E, Toronto
July 4, 2025 To July 6, 2025
Free
Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside is the official kick off to the 37th Annual Beaches Jazz Festival – Toronto’s biggest, longest running, free music event. All ages ... »
Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
July 4, 2025 To July 6, 2025
6479608169
Free
The Taste of the Middle East Toronto Festival is back for its 8th year — bringing people together to enjoy the music, food, art, and traditions of Arabic ... »
Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, North York
July 3, 2025 To August 21, 2025
Free
Enjoy outdoor concerts by an eclectic roster of popular artists, set in the natural beauty of the gardens, rain or shine. (indoors in case of extreme weather). ... »
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
July 3, 2025 To August 28, 2025
Free
Join us for our exciting series of FREE outdoor movie nights set against the stunning backdrop of Evergreen Brick Works. Get ready to immerse yourself in the ... »
Mill Pond Park and Oak Ridges Branch (Library), 314 Mill Street, Richmond Hill
July 3, 2025 To August 28, 2025
Free
Richmond Hill hosts several live concert events throughout the community that are part of our Summer Series and feature an exciting line-up of performers, tribute bands and ... »
The Beguiling, 319 College St, Toronto
July 3, 2025
Free
Join us at the Beguiling in-store on Thursday July 3rd from 4pm to 6:30pm with Zeroed Out illustrator Eric Kim and writer Jim Munroe. There will be ... »
Golden Mile Plaza, 1880 Eglinton Ave E, Toronto
July 3, 2025 To July 6, 2025
Free
Lots of Play: A festival of art, music, and movement This July, Choice Properties is partnering with VIBE Arts to bring Lots of Play to a community ... »
Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St E, Toronto
July 2, 2025 To August 20, 2025
Free
Enjoy free lunchtime musical performances in Berczy Park every Wednesday in July and August from 11:30am – 1:30pm to enjoy live music from Toronto artists. Who is it ... »
Soulpepper Theatre's Garland Cabaret, 50 Tank House Ln ., Toronto
July 2, 2025 To July 13, 2025
Free
THE TORONTO FRINGE FESTIVAL presents its free for all pop-up patio. The Fringe Patio is the beating heart of the festival, the place where audiences, artists, staff, ... »
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
July 2, 2025 To August 27, 2025
416-973-4600
Free Event
Immerse yourself in the infectious rhythm of music! Toronto’s favourite outdoor dance event, Dancing on the Square, is back! Every Wednesday in July and August, learn ... »
Bandshell Park, Exhibition Place, Toronto
June 25, 2025 To July 16, 2025
FREE
Exhibition Place, in collaboration with Parkdale Residents Association, is excited to present Music in the Park at ExPlace, a free summer concert series happening Wednesday evenings from ... »
Art Starts, 3401 Dufferin St, North York
June 19, 2025 To July 23, 2025
416.789.9950
Free
Presented by Gucci Changemakers, Art Starts, Cry Baby Gallery & Benchmobb This summer, culture takes center court. Love, Art & Basketball (LAB) is taking over Art ... »
Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke
June 18, 2025 To July 24, 2025
Free
Get immersed in representational art and compositions reminiscing childhood surroundings and dreams in a visual language of shapes, forms and colour. Presented in an inspiring solo show ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
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 ... »
Union Station, 65 Front Street West, Toronto
February 12, 2025 To August 31, 2025
Free
The exhibition located in the West Wing is a co-curatorial project in collaboration with MakeRoom Inc. Union’s relationship with MakeRoom Inc was born out of a ... »
1532 Dundas Street West Toronto, ON M6K 1T5
July 26, 2025
Free
Experience the intersections of feeling, abstraction, and culture through the lens of a global visionary artist and photographer. A visionary artist and photographer whose work blends emotion, ... »
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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