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We love summer in the 6ix. We love free events in the 6ix even more.
From food to culture, check out these awesome free things to do in Toronto this month!
- What: The 11th annual Kultura Filipino Arts Festival returns this month with live performances, traditional and modern cuisine, curated interactive art installations and a bustling marketplace.
- Where: Several venues, including Nathan Phillips Square
- When: August 5 – 7
- What: One of Toronto’s most famous summer events, The Krinos Taste of the Danforth is Canada’s largest street Festival and is back for its 23rd year.
- Where: Danforth Avenue
- When: August 5 – 7
Beats, Breaks & Culture: The Bridge
- What: Bringing back the beat! Check out this free event featuring a mix of live music, DJs and dance, celebrating all that is hip-hop and electronic music.
- Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
- When: August 5 – 7
- What: Celebrate India Day at Yonge-Dundas Square and experience great cuisine, culture and entertainment all day long.
- Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
- When: August 7, 10 am – 8 pm
Entertainment District Art Crawl
- What: 50 amazing artists and designers featuring works of art, photography, fashion, pet fashion, sculptures, woodworkers, metal workers, home decor, and more. Food trucks and DJs will also be present!
- Where: David Pecaut Square, 215 King Street West
- When: August 12, 11 am – 6 pm
- What: People from around the world will come to Toronto to celebrate 45 years of Taoist Tai Chi® practice together. From demos to dancing dragons, all events are free.
- Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
- When: August 13, 8 am – 2 pm
York-Eglinton International Street Festival
- What: Organized by the York-Eglinton BIA, the street festival incorporates the local businesses and presents visitors a vibrant international market in the heart of the city.
- Where: Eglinton Avenue West, between Marlee Ave and Dufferin Street
- When: August 13 – 14
- What: We really are a city all about food. The fourth annual Pan American Food Festival showcases the best food products while celebrating cultural diversity of the Americas.
- Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
- When: August 13 – 14
- What: The international YouTube FanFest lands in Toronto this month with a line up of local YouTube celebs. Free event with tickets, which can be claimed here!
- Where: Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, 909 Lakeshore Blvd
- When: August 13, 7 pm
- What: Savour the flavour of the south! Southern BBQs, brass bands, and much more.
- Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
- When: August 19 – 21
- What: The 5th Annual Scarborough Afro-Carib fest is taking place this month, with live performances, tasty African & Caribbean Cuisine and other cultural foods
from all over the world. - Where: Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Drive
- When: August 20 – 21
- What: The Sweetery Toronto, bringing everything sweet and sweet people together, is back for its second year.
- Where: David Pecaut Square, King Street between Simcoe and John
- When: August 20 – 21
- What: Canada’s largest Filipino street festival returns to Little Manila with all its deliciousness and cultural festivities.
- Where: Bathurst and Wilson
- When: August 20 – 21
16th Annual Toronto Chinatown Festival
- What: The 16th annual Toronto Chinatown Festival gives everyone a chance to get better acquainted with the cultural heritage of the neighbourhood, while trying some awesome food.
- Where: Spadina Ave. (between Sullivan St. & St. Andrew St.)
- When: August 20 – 21
- What: What began in 1990 as a way to introduce Taiwanese composers to the Canadian public is now an annual festival. This year’s theme is “A cultural tango with Hong Kong.”
- Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
- When: August 26 – 28
- What: If you haven’t heard yet, there are lots of food activities and free movies happening at Union Station this summer. But there are a lot of other free events happening throughout the month as well.
- Where: Union Station, 65 Front Street West
- When: Throughout August
- What: More free goodies at Yonge-Dundas Square this month. The busy monthly calendar outlines all the free concerts, movies, and events.
- Where: Yonge-Dundas Square
- When: Throughout August
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