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Sandeep Panesar
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free things to do toronto august

10 free things to do in Toronto this August

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Sandeep Panesar
Posted 10 months ago
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Free things to do in Toronto in August include a jazz festival, a massive celebration of Chinatown, movie screenings, DJ nights and much, much more! 

To know more about what's happening in the city, check out our full page of event listings and get working on your itinerary for August! 

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    • Taste of Manila 2025
      August 16-17
      Taste of Manila 2025
      Toronto's biggest Filipino street festival is back with two full days of vibrant culture, incredible food, live acts and community celebration with the theme of Resiliency and Diversity.
      Bathurst & Wilson, Toronto, ON
    • Afro-Carib Fest 2025
      August 23-24
      Afro-Carib Fest 2025
      Celebrate the rhythms, flavours and vibes of local Afro-Caribbean culture at this fest, where there will be more than a whopping 120 live performances, dance competitions, drumming workshops, a vendor market (including food) and even a parade.
      Thomson Memorial Park
    • The Open World Toronto Film Festival
      August 21-23
      The Open World Toronto Film Festival
      If you're looking for something beyond single film showings, you can head to the 10th annual Open World Toronto Film Festival (OWTFF), which is serving up three days of indie cinema, art and discourse in Kensington market, complete with red carpet, Q&As and more!
      Kensington Studio
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