5 free things to do in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto this week will have your mouth watering for some butter chicken and naan bread. Elsewhere, parts of both Yonge and Bloor are going car-free for Open Streets and there's a huge celebration happening in Chinatown.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- Wajib
  
  August 16
  
  Wajib
  
  The Toronto Palestine Film Festival is ready to put on their annual free outdoor film screening, this time featuring Wajib, plus food, music and food.
  
  Christie Pits Park
- Free Butter Chicken
  
  August 16
  
  Free Butter Chicken
  
  Matagali is ready to launch a new tasting menu and is set to give away free house-made butter chicken, naan and prizes for one day only.
  
  Matagali
- Rastafest
  
  August 17
  
  Rastafest
  
  Reggae music and lots of it are at the heart of this annual festival that showcases musicians from all over, plus activities, food, drinks and shopping.
  
  Black Creek Pioneer Village
- Chinatown Festival
  
  August 17-18
  
  Chinatown Festival
  
  One of the city's most vibrant neighbourhoods is celebrating its cultural history with a weekend of dance, music, food, activities and shopping.
  
  Chinatown
- Open Streets TO
  
  August 18
  
  Open Streets TO
  
  Part of Bloor Street West and Yonge are shutting down for a car-free day of fun, as the streets open up for yoga, music, dance, workshops, games and more.
  
  Multiple Venues
Lead photo by
Matagali Indian & Thai Restaurant