The top 16 free events in Toronto this week
Movie screenings on the water are among the free events happening in Toronto this week. You can also join the big festival in Chinatown or do yoga on a rooftop to just relax.
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Free events you don't want to miss
DateAbout the EventLocation-
August 15The coziest outdoor storytelling show in the city happens around a fire in this west side park. Bring blankets, snacks, friends and be prepared to be entertained.Dufferin Grove Park
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August 16See this free outdoor screening of the cult classic. Get there early for Mean Girls trivia and popcorn.Kew Gardens
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August 16Don't miss this screening of Oscar favourite, and must-see movie Hidden Figures under the stars, for free in the big park. This is the final film of the season.Regent Park
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August 16Rooftops aren't all about patios and cocktails, they're also great spaces for yoga. Especially when it's free, along with a DJ and smoothies afterward.
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August 17-19Toronto’s only outdoor floating film event returns. Mainlanders can enjoy the movie from the beach and boaters can watch from the harbour.Sugar Beach
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August 18NoNeon is a summer dance party in the centre of the city. There's a boozy area, but mostly there are dance music sets from Wuki, Matroda, Hunter Siegel, Rainer + Grimm and Riggadale.Yonge-Dundas Square
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August 18A free screening of Slingshot Hip Hop is preceded by a party including music, souk and food trucks (those aren't free).Christie Pits Park
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August 18-20Check out the next wave of Canadian talent starting new movements in hip hop and dance music, featuring free shows from artists like Austra, Dead Obies and Rae Spoon.Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage
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August 18Waterfront Arcade is an interactive installation where video games from Toronto-based artists will be projected on a giant screen for audience members to watch and play.Sherbourne Common
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August 19Toronto's annual participatory art festival encourages folks to feel like a kid again and interact with larger-than-life art installations.Dufferin Grove Park
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August 19-20Last year, about 200,000 people took over Spadina during this two-day street party celebrating Toronto's Chinese culture.West side of Spadina Avenue
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August 20This is a colourful day of celebration, music, arts, cultural programming and a parade.Nathan Phillips Square
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August 20 - September 17Cars are kicked off Bloor and Yonge streets to create paved parks and celebrate the joy of walking through the city.Along Bloor and Yonge Streets
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August 20The second annual Harajuku walk and picnic invites folks to dress to impress and show your love for J Fashion.Trinity Bellwoods Park
Lead photo bySail In Cinema
Lead photo bySail In Cinema
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