August 13, 2026 | 9 Free Events in Toronto Today
The skies are grey but today will be free of rain at least. Here are today's picks:
Really Really Free Market
Scadding Court Community Centre | 4p-7p
A free market where everything is really, really free. A nice respite from everything else. You can donate clean, new, gently used, or items in good working condition (until 5:30 pm) or browse and discover treasures someone else has passed forward. Also features Scadding Courts Thursday Community Food Market for fresh, affordable produce.
Superkick'd Live Wrestling
RendezViews | 7p
Free entry to see live (fake) wrestling matches on their patio. They'll probably start it a little later than 7 and keep in mind it's an outdoor venue. You can probably catch views from the street if you're walking by.
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It Takes a Village Festival + Farmers Market
Hilltop Green P, 912 Eglinton Ave W | 3p-7p
Every week there's a new theme, a farmers' market and live music.
THROUGH Opening Reception
Twist Gallery | 6p-9p
New paintings by Mark Viola explore layered identity, movement, and perception through translucent, process-driven works and it's opening night at the gallery. Beautiful space to take a look at if you've never been.
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Outdoor Movie: The Queen of My Dreams
Bell Manor Park | 8:30p-10:30p
Bell Manor will still be busy because of the following that TOPS has, but a more obscure movie and a more obscure park means fewer people. This movie was great, it was screened at Regent Park a few years ago and is worth seeing.
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Live Music: Chris Au
Toronto Botanical Gardens | 7p
Come early and enjoy the gardens too. Just remember, parking isn't free here. Tha main event is an outdoor performance featuring pianist Chris Au and musicians from Joy of Music performing concert pieces with dancers from classical ballet and contemporary dance.
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SPICE Chess Club Night
Nile, 485 Dundas St W | 8p-12a
They claim they are the number one chess club. Either way, you'll get chess, a DJ, and an acceptance of all levels welcome. Chess became cool overnight it seems.
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Energy Flow Park Yoga
Trinity Bellwoods Park | 6:30p-7:30p
Breath led yoga in Trinity Bellwoods. Come relax and stretch out to end the day.
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Movies At The Library
High Park Library | 6-8p
If the weather isn't holding up or you feel like a cozier vibe today, the libraries are showing movies all over the city. At High Park, with their big screen, it's There’s Something About Mary (1998, 14A). How does a 90s comedy hold up today?
Here are a a couple other options playing today:
Mount Dennis, 1:30-3p | Moana 2
Albion, 1-2:30p | The Naked Gun | Snacks provided
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Art Exhibits
Northern District Library, 10a-5p | Cityscape
University Of Toronto Art Museums, 10a-5p | U of T Art Museum
North York Central Library, 10a-5p | Fatyma Khan
Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd, 11a-5p | Rebirth
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, 11a-6p | Colourful Parachutes
Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd, 11a-5p | North is Freedom
Stephen Bulger Gallery, 11a-6p | The Great Lakes
Onsite Gallery, 12p-5p | April Hickox
Outdoor Movies
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, 7p-10p | Zootopia 2 | Indoors this year
Canoe Landing Park, 8p-10:30p | Dirty Dancing
Live Music
Trinity Square Park, 12p-1:30p | Divka
Christie Pits Park, 6p-8p | Jazz ensemble
St. James Park, 7p-9p | Eman Pirzada
Music Garden, 7p-8p | Daughters of Donbas
Farmers' Markets
Black Creek Farm Stand & Market, 2p-7p | Black Creek Farm Stand & Market
Weston Village Market, 2p-7p | Weston Village Market
Flemo Farmers' Market, 3p-6p | Flemo Farmers' Market
Scadding Court Community Market, 4p-7p | Scadding Court Community Market
Underpass Park Farmers Market, 4p-7:30p | Underpass Park Farmers Market
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