The top 25 free events in Toronto this summer
Free events in Toronto this summer include a multitude of movie screenings, concerts, street festivals, night markets and a non-stop parade of events at Ontario place. They'll help you discover new neighbourhoods, parks and artists, all without touching your wallet.
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Free events you don't want to miss
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June 24-25This community festival celebrates Canada's National Aboriginal Day with traditional dancing, drumming and more.Fort York
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June 25 - September 24Performers, food vendors, makers and dance parties take over a car-free Kensington Market.Kensington Market
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June 25After soaking up the energy of the Parade, head on over to Yonge-Dundas Square for a finale like no other with one of the UK's most loved dance acts right now, Year and years. King, and Spice Girls tribute group Wannabe will also perform.Yonge-Dundas Square, Toronto
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June 27Red Sky will hold a sunrise ceremony with Elders and singers on the shore of Lake Ontario followed by dance and music shows from folks like Kardinal Offishall & Ruth B.Harbourfront Centre Natrel Pond
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June 29 - September 3Canada's longest-running outdoor theatre event celebrates its 35th year with bold new takes on King Lear and Twelfth Night.High Park Amphitheatre
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June 30 - July 3Celebrate Ontario through music will multiple stages, interactive exhibits, food and drink vendors, all spread out all around the Ontario Place grounds.Ontario Place
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June 30 - July 3Not only will there be shows from folks like Barenaked Ladies, Buffy Sainte-Marie and Ron Sexsmith, but there will also be nightly fireworks.Nathan Phillips Square
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July 1The ROM opens its doors for free to its permanent galleries on July 1 with bonus live shows from Ashley MacIssac, Wexford Gleeks and Zista Arts Society.Royal Ontario Museum
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July 7-30Toronto’s biggest jazz music celebration and street party of the year is basically the entire month of July.The Beach
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July 8Now that Toronto's Fringe Festival has its very own outdoor entertainment venue, they're throwing parties. This is a dance party under the stars in a park.Fringe Club
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July 9It's been 50 years since the first Summer of Love in Toronto in 1967. It's back this year and is like a 2017 Woodstock with musicians, dancers, artists and more.Trinity Bellwoods Park
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July 9Join this full moon meditation by a bonfire to unite all high frequency Torontonians. Bring a blanket, join a meditation session and then hang out on the beach.Cherry Beach
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July 13-15Check out the best visual art, spoken word, breakdancing and beatboxing by local youth and international artists in three cool venues.
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July 14-16This is the country's largest, longest running juried contemporary outdoor art fair. Browse works from over 320 visual artists.Nathan Phillips Square
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July 21-23Join this Arctic-bound adventure to hear the sounds of throat singers, folk musicians, and storytellers, and see films from across Canada's vast regions of the North.Harbourfront Centre
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August 10-13What began as a small Kensington Market BBQ has grown into a vibrant and contemporary arts, culture and food festival.Daniels Spectrum
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August 11-13Expect to eat a lot at this night market that'll take over the Hearn Generating Station.Hearn Generating Station
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August 18-20Check the next wave of Canadian talent starting new movements in hip hop and dance music, featuring free shows from artists like Austra, Dead Obies and Rae Spoon.Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage
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August 24This neighbourhood show off its artistic side with a day and night of live art creating, performances, dance, music, food and drinks.Centre for Social Innovation - 720 Bathurst St
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August 25-27Billed as a "cultural tango with Hong Kong" this fest at the Harbourfront Centre creates a cultural conversation between Taiwan and Hong Kong, blending cultural programming and food.Harbourfront Centre
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September 9-10Cabbagetown is transformed into an arts hub with performances, markets and vendors all around.Carlton and Parliament Streets
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