15 free things to do in Toronto this September
There's lots of ways to have fun without spending a cent in Toronto this September. There are street festivals, arts crawls and the always popular all-night party that's Nuit Blanche.
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Free events you don't want to miss
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September 7Head up to the 3rd and 4th floor for the opening party of the Gladstone's cool show of textile-based art. Hard Twist 12 - Yarn challenges artists to spin a tale with thread, but without words.
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September 7-10A weekend of free concerts, an epic rap battle, film screenings, food trucks, virtual reality and giveaways, all along the main drag surrounded by red carpets and theatres.King Street from Peter Street to University Avenue
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September 9An open-air market featuring artists, designers, artisans and a bunch of local businesses showing off their best. You'll find 50 vendors ranging from fashion, pets (products and services), art, home decor, vintage, body care and food.Liberty VIllage
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September 13Celebrate the opening of this exciting Photo Archives fall season including the new Farway Nearby: Photographs of Canada from The New York Times.
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September 15-17North American's largest Ukrainian Festival happens in our very own city with three days of entertainment, music, dancing, vendors, community awareness and of course, food. So much food.Bloor West Village
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September 16Artscape Gibraltar Point is back and they're celebrating with a special dance party, open house and community celebration with DJs and a BBQ. Hurry before summer escapes once and for all.Artscape Gibraltar Point
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September 16-17Take a stroll down North America’s largest celebration of Polish culture featuring music, Polka dancing under the stars, entertainment, food vendors and 18 blocks of boutique shopping.Roncesvalles Ave
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September 16Celebrate Canada's Indigenous art, culture, and music at the grand opening of OCAD U's Onsite Gallery with two must-see exhibitions and a street party featuring DJs and performers.199 Richmond Street West
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September 22Toronto's first-ever Bi Arts Festival is hosting a pop-up market featuring bisexual-identified artisans, makers and craftspeople. The one-night only event will also include zines and an art show.
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September 24A full day of car-free fun, music, food vendors, performances, shopping and all kinds of street side surprises. Take the afternoon and check out a dance party, a band, a food stand and more.Kensington Market
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September 24A walk to celebrate being ginger! The main goal is to gather the most gingers in one place in Canada, ever. But also to show support and have a good time.Trinity Bellwoods Park
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September 24Check out hundreds of author readings, discussions, and activities, then browse a marketplace that boasts the best selection of Canadian books and magazines you’ll find anywhere.Harbourfront Centre
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September 30 - October 1The 12th edition of Toronto's free, city-wide sunset-to-sunrise celebration of contemporary art returns with installations and works transforming spaces all around us for one night only.Multiple Venues
Lead photo byHector Vasquez at Nuit Blanche
Lead photo byHector Vasquez at Nuit Blanche
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