5 free things to do in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto this week are here to let you experience the best of the city at no cost. The city's huge all-night art festival is back with Nuit Blanche, and World Press Photo is here to showcase some of the best works of photography. A block party, apple festival and free market are on, too.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- World Press Photo
  
  October 1-23
  
  World Press Photo
  
  Striking and visually-arresting images of people and places all over the world are being shown at this annual photojournalism exhibition.
  
  Brookfield Place
- Really Really Free Market
  
  October 5
  
  Really Really Free Market
  
  There's no need to bring your money to this market where everything is free. It's here you can pick up used items of all sorts without spending a dime.
  
  Campbell Park
- Leaside Block Party
  
  October 5
  
  Leaside Block Party
  
  The village of Leaside is ready to party with a day of fun that includes food, drinks, music, entertainment and more in support of Holland Bloorview Hospital.
  
  Trace Manes Park
- Apple Fest
  
  October 5
  
  Apple Fest
  
  It's all about apples at this family-friendly festival with activities that celebrate the season, including apple decorating, music, face-painting and more.
  
  Bayview Avenue
- Nuit Blanche
  
  October 5-6
  
  Nuit Blanche
  
  Dress warm for this big all-night art festival with works and installations stationed across the city, including tributes to the Raptors, plus lots more.
  
  Multiple Venues
Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez