A list of free places to visit, free upcoming events and free activities in Toronto and GTA.Free Things to Do in Toronto: Activities, Events & Places to See
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Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
February 1, 2026 To August 31, 2026
(416) 973-4000
Free
The latest series from Ghanaian-Canadian multidisciplinary artist and LEGO® sculptor, Ekow Nimako. The 16 new artworks in this series thread together elements of West African mask-making traditions, science ... »
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Power Plant, 231 Queens Quay West, Toronto
April 25, 2026 To September 7, 2026
Free
This spring, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery invites visitors to freely interact with the artworks in Colourful Parachutes: Imagining Alternative Futures Through the Power of Play, ... »
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Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay West, Toronto
June 21, 2026 To August 27, 2026
(416) 973-4000
Free
Summer Music in the Garden is an intimate live music experience by the waterfront, occurring Thursdays at 7pm and Sundays at 4pm all summer. Presenting a multicultural ... »
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Memorial Park Multi-Purpose Trail, 2 Park Dr, Whitchurch-Stouffville
July 23, 2026 To August 27, 2026
Free
SKATEVAN, the new roller skating pop-up from SUSO Skate Co, is rolling into Stouffville every Thursday until the end of August. Free roller skate rentals provided by ... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
August 14, 2026 To August 16, 2026
Free
Japan Festival CANADA introduces Japanese Food, Culture and Technologies to the large community of Mississauga and Canada. Experience Japan! This culturally colourful event attracts many visitors to ... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, City Centre Drive, Mississauga
August 21, 2026 To August 22, 2026
Free
Mississauga ITALFEST is a free festival that shares Italian heritage and culture with the citizens of Mississauga and beyond. ITALFEST is a celebration of Italian arts, history, ... »
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Richmond Green Park, 1300 Elgin Mills Rd East, Richmond Hill
August 21, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
Free 3 day GTA large community Festival for all the families. unforgettable days of culture, entertainment, shopping, food, and family fun. Explore nearly 100 vendor booths featuring local businesses, ... »
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Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. West, Toronto
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
A weekend celebration of Filipino food, music, culture, fashion and art. With over 50 vendors, Mabuhay Philippines Festival will certainly introduce you to traditional Filipino streetfood and innovative ... »
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Thomson Memorial Park, 1005 Brimley Road, Scarborough
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
416-345-1613
Free
Experience the Ultimate Celebration of African & Caribbean Culture! Join us for the 15th annual Afro-Carib Fest 2026, an award-winning, FREE weekend festival that celebrates the vibrant Afro-Caribbean ... »
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Yorkville. Toronto
August 22, 2026 To August 23, 2026
Free
YVM takes place August 22–23, 2026, transforming the neighbourhood into an open-air gallery of contemporary art, with programming spanning public art, music, wellness, and cultural experiences. Under the theme “... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke
August 26, 2026
Free (RSVP)
Witness the early stages of development for two distinct pieces of dance choreography by Process+Practice Residency artists Pulga Muchochoma and Kass Prus. This unique experience offers ... »
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Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto
August 27, 2026
4163971341
Free
Joy Lapps is a steelpan virtuoso, internationally lauded artist, composer, speaker, consultant and educator. Her repertoire blends Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Brazilian rhythmic and harmonic patterns while leaving “plenty ... »
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Harbourfront Center, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
August 28, 2026 To August 30, 2026
Free
Gather with family and friends at Harbourfront Centre from August 28–30 for TAIWANfest! Enjoy a weekend-long celebration weaving together island heritage, music, and stories from Taiwan, Canada, and ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke
September 3, 2026
416 338 7255
Free
Fleeting moments and beauty of urban life captured through watercolour, oils, and gouache paintings that invite viewers to pause, connect and slow down to reflect beautifully in ... »
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Worth Gallery, 830 Dundas St W, Toronto
September 3, 2026 To September 13, 2026
236 688 3977
Free
Art Exhibition: Toronto-based artist Case Mackeen opens Botanical, a solo exhibition of 10 original paintings depicting the flowers and gardens of Corso Italia, at Worth Gallery. Each work ... »
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Nathan Philips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto
September 4, 2026 To September 6, 2026
Free
Toronto, get ready for an unforgettable spectacle! The seventh annual Toronto Dragon Festival (TDF) returns to Nathan Phillips Square from Friday, September 4 to Sunday, September 6, transforming downtown ... »
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Marilyn Bell Park, 1095 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
September 5, 2026 To September 7, 2026
Free & Ticketed Areas
Celebrate North America’s longest running air show. The Canadian International Air Show will hold its 77th edition in 2026. The 2026 lineup brings together seasoned favourites and ... »
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The Rose Brampton, 1 Theatre Lane, Brampton
September 10, 2026
4372372367
Free
The Brampton Venture Expo (BVX) is Brampton’s largest technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship event! BVX brings together startups, scaleips, investors, corporates, SMEs, policymakers, ecosystem leaders, and builders ... »
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Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
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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Woodside Square South Parking Lot, 1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
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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Bloor Street West between Montgomery Rd and Prince Edward Dr, Toronto
September 11, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Free
Get ready for a weekend of food, music, and family fun at South Etobicoke’s largest street festival! This beloved community event will once again take over ... »
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Cabbagetown, Toronto
September 12, 2026 To September 13, 2026
Free
The free-to-attend family-friendly neighbourhood street festival will entertain and delight visitors with DJs, live music, street performers, artisan stalls and shops, food trucks, pop-up patios and restaurants, ... »
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Marilyn Bell Park, 1095 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto
September 12, 2026 To September 13, 2026
416.962.8899
Free
GWN Dragon Boat is proud to present the 31st Annual Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge, taking place on September 12 & 13, 2026 at Toronto’s scenic Marilyn Bell ... »
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Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre, 2365 Concession Road 6, Pickering
September 12, 2026
905-420-4620
Free
Celebrate Pickering’s diversity with unique tastes from local food vendors, interactive activities, live entertainment, roaming performances, and a vendor market. Who is it for? All ages ... »
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David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street West, Toronto
September 26, 2026 To September 27, 2026
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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St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto
October 2, 2026 To October 4, 2026
Free
✨ A Spectacular Cultural Performance Comes to Toronto for the First Time! ✨ Experience four cultural performances in Toronto from October 2–4, 2026, presented as part of the international celebration of ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke
October 8, 2026
416 338 7255
Free
Immerse in collages that blend iconic imagery and wit to challenge gender norms and domestic expectations. Despite shifting gender dynamics, her work highlights ongoing struggles over household ... »
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Millennium Square, 590 Liverpool Road, Pickering
October 17, 2026 To October 24, 2026
905-420-4620
Free
Fall Fling celebrates all things Fall with pumpkin painting, photo stops, fall décor, miniature train rides, Halloween costume contests, trick-or-treating, hands-on crafts, and local artisans in ... »
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The Village At Black Creek, 1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto
October 25, 2026
705 241-9859
Free
Step into a magical Halloween experience at The Village at Black Creek with this indoor witches market celebrating the spirit of Samhain. Discover 40+ unique vendors, tarot and ... »
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Burnhamthorpe Community Centre, 1500 Gulleden Drive, Mississauga
November 4, 2026
4167219314
Free
This free event is dedicated to breaking the silence around perinatal mental health. Moms, dads, partners, and caregivers are all welcome. Because no parent should navigate this ... »
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Esplanade Park & Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd, Pickering
November 13, 2026 To November 14, 2026
905.420.4620
Free
Join us for our annual winter season celebration! Watch as we light up Esplanade Park with festive lights and fireworks. Enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, art installations, ... »
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Millennium Square, Liverpool Rd, Pickering
December 5, 2026 To December 12, 2026
905-420-4620
Free
Celebrate the season at Pickering’s Waterfront! Experience the magic of the holidays in Nautical Village and Millennium Square. Enjoy live ice carving displays, festive music and ... »
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