The top 5 free events in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto this week make you wonder: Why pay for anything, ever? You can try out some free Japanese souffle pancakes, stroll through an arts festival in the Distillery, or drop into a urban party in Nathan Phillips Square. All for free!

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- Lost and Found
  
  May 17
  
  Lost and Found
  
  Pieces from iconic Toronto buildings will be on display, including fragments that offer a cross-section of the city's architectural history.
  
  Campbell House Museum
- Urbani_T
  
  May 17-19
  
  Urbani_T
  
  City hall is set to host the first edition of this huge, three-day celebration of urban music, art and fashion completely free of charge.
  
  Nathan Phillips Square
- Monk with a Camera
  
  May 18
  
  Monk with a Camera
  
  Nicholas Vreeland uses his photography skills to fundraise the reconstruction of a monastery.
  
  Toronto Reference Library, HintonTheatre, 3rd floor.
- Free Japanese Souffle Pancakes
  
  May 18-19
  
  Free Japanese Souffle Pancakes
  
  The grand opening of Fuwa Fuwa in the Annex will see some bouncy Japanese souffle pancakes served up totally free.
  
  Fuwa Fuwa
- Artfest
  
  May 19-21
  
  Artfest
  
  The Distillery Historic District serves as a backdrop for this huge art festival featuring paintings, photography, sculpture, live music and craft shows.
  
  The Distillery Historic District
Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez