The top 5 free events in Toronto this week

The best things in life are free and this is especially true for events in Toronto this week as both the Ukrainian and Polish festivals take over the west side of the city. A guinea pig picnic is also happening and it's the last Open Streets for the year.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- Icons
  
  September 13
  
  Icons
  
  Artists from multiple disciplines find inspiration in iconic images of pop culture figures like John Lennon, and place their own unique spin on them.
  
  Arta Gallery
- Toronto Ukrainian Festival
  
  September 14-16
  
  Toronto Ukrainian Festival
  
  Ukrainian culture takes over Bloor Street with dancing, food, music and activities. If you haven't tried real borscht or paska yet, this is the time.
  
  Bloor St. West
- Toronto Pignic
  
  September 15
  
  Toronto Pignic
  
  One of the cutest festivals of the year is back to celebrate the all-mighty guinea pig with a whole day of beauty pageants and a red carpet showcase.
  
  Greenwood Park
- Roncesvalles Polish Festival
  
  September 15-16
  
  Roncesvalles Polish Festival
  
  This yearly staple is back on Roncy with Polish cultural offerings of food, music, dance, entertainment — plus a polka party.
  
  Roncesvalles Village
- Open Streets TO
  
  September 16
  
  Open Streets TO
  
  Parts of Yonge and Bloor go car-less for the day during the second instalment of Open Streets with wandering and activities in the street.
  
  Bloor and Yonge Streets
Lead photo by
Jesse Milns at the Roncesvalles Polish Festival