The top 5 free events in Toronto this week

They say nothing in life is free, but these events in Toronto won't cost you a cent. Break out the lei for AlohaFest or check out both Ossington and Kensington Market as they transform into giant urban playgrounds—all without opening your wallet.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- Movies in St. James Park
  
  July 26
  
  Movies in St. James Park
  
  Coco gets an free outdoor screening at this old and beautiful park nestled nearby St. Lawrence Market in what is the first movie night of the season.
  
  St. James Park
- Indie Fridays
  
  July 27
  
  Indie Fridays
  
  Catch up and coming indie stars Iskwé, POSEY and Lydia Ainsworth at this week's edition of Indie Fridays, plus graffiti artists showing their stuff.
  
  Yonge–Dundas Square
- AlohaFest
  
  July 28
  
  AlohaFest
  
  A huge celebration of Polynesian culture is on this week with performances, kids activities, traditional food and a big marketplace.
  
  Mel Lastman Square
- OssFest
  
  July 28
  
  OssFest
  
  Ossington Avenue shuts down this summer for a huge street festival with entertainment, food, activities and wellness programming.
  
  Ossington Ave
- Pedestrian Sundays
  
  July 29
  
  Pedestrian Sundays
  
  Kensington goes carless this Sunday to make space for dancing, music, makers, food and meditation in the street.
  
  Kensington Market
Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez at Ossfest