August 15, 2026 | 13 Free Events in Toronto Today

An Art Gala Hosted by Literal Trash
Tranzac | 5:30-7p

Literal Trash is the living, thinking, feeling bag of trash. But, importantly it's unscented. A comedic art gala that reveals trash all night. So go to an event hosted by garbage tonight.

An Art Gala Hosted by Literal Trash

Literal Trash is the living, thinking, feeling bag of trash, returning to the Tranzac after a gentle 8-month residency to share more.

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ChowFest
Scarborough Town Centre – Parking Lot 1 (Cineplex Lot) | 1p–9p

A community food festival celebrating Trinidad and Tobago cuisine, culture, and summer in Scarborough. Authentic Trini food, vendors, and entertainment all afternoon.

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Afraspektion: Northern Jumbies
Riverside Common Park | 2p–7p

The Northern Jumbies are bringing Moko Jumbie stilt walking to Afraspektion. Moko Jumbies are towering figures with colourful costumes, and the kind of energy you'll remember. They roam the festival, so you can get close, say hello, snap a photo. They have a performance at 4p.

Afraspektion | Riverside Toronto

Continue carnival fun at our family-friendly festival, Afraspektion in Riverside Common Park (657 Queen St E) on August 15th, 2pm-7pm! Celebrate the African diaspora’s creativity together.

Riverside Toronto

Outdoor Movie: Paddington
Bell Manor Park | 8:30-10:30p

One great addition at Bell Manor's screenings is the free arts & crafts for kids from 6–7:30p. Otherwise bring your blanket and some snacks (or buy popcorn to support TOPS) and enjoy a great kids movie that anyone can enjoy.

Paddington — Toronto Outdoor Picture Show

<p>Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (TOPS) is dedicated to sharing high quality, diverse, and engaging outdoor cinema to communities across the city. Its signature project is Christie Pits Film Festival (CPFF), a cornerstone of west Toronto’s summer calendar since 2011, taking place in the natural amphitheatre of Christie Pits Park.</p>

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Hip Hop Festival
Morningside Park, Area 4 & 5 | 12-6p

Live music, DJs and stuff for the whole family. Community, culture, and connection.

HipHop Festival™ Toronto on Instagram: "𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗽𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹™ & 𝗞𝗚𝗢 Explore Hip Hop culture on Saturday 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 is Hip Hop at its core! #FreeEvent🆓 📍Morningside Park, Picnic Area 4 & 5 from 12 - 6 PM 𝟯𝟵𝟬 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗲 🇨🇦 🎤 Ness is your Host/Emcee for

190 likes, 17 comments - hiphopfestivalto on June 10, 2026: "𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗽𝗛𝗼𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹™ & 𝗞𝗚𝗢 Explore Hip Hop culture on Saturday 𝗔𝗨𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝟭𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲! 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮, 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 is Hip Hop at its core! #FreeEvent🆓 📍Morningside Park, Picnic Area 4 & 5 from 12 - 6 PM 𝟯𝟵𝟬 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗲 🇨🇦 🎤 Ness is your Host/Emcee for the day ✨Vibes for all ages, all day✨ #Inclusive DJ line up of Toronto's finest 🎧 💫𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀💫 🔹HipHop Festival™ t-shirts for sale 🔹Live music & DJs with performances 🔹Special Guest DJ 🔹Vendor Marketplace 🔹Interactive activities for the entire family 🔹Community Partner Activatio

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Summer Sweat & Social
Trinity Bellwoods Park | 10a-11a

Free outdoor fitness class at Trinity Bellwoods as part of an ongoing summer series. Show up, move around, meet people.

Summer Sweat & Social

Join us for Summer Sweat & Social, a fun class series at Trinity Bellwoods.

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Saturday Tennis Social
Cedarvale Park | 6:30-8p

No partner, no problem. This casual tennis social in Midtown welcomes beginners through intermediate players. They'll try to match you by level and rotate games based on turnout. Bring a racket, that's the only rule.

Saturday Tennis Social at Cedarvale Park | Meet Toronto Players

IMPORTANT: Join the game on Sportiner to confirm your spot.Eventbrite is being used to help people discover the meetup, but an Eventbrite RSVP alone does not reserve your place in the game. Open the Sportiner game below, sign up, and join the game there so you are included with the players and can receive game updates and messages.Join Saturday Tennis Social on SportinerWant to play tennis in Toronto this Saturday but do not have a partner? Come to Cedarvale Park for a casual tennis social where you can meet local players and get on court.Beginner, casual, and intermediate players are welcome.

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Rastafest
1609 Eglinton Ave W | 6-11p

Live reggae, Caribbean food, vendors, culture, and family programming in Little Jamaica.

Rastafest in Little Jamaica

Celebrate 33 years of Rastafest with live reggae, Caribbean food, culture, vendors, and family fun in Little Jamaica.

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Knightcap Chess In The Park
The Deck, Clarence Square | 11a-4p

The era of chess for everyone has arrived. It's on Duolingo and we've got some great clubs in the city. Today, it's in the park on the deck at Clarence Square with live music all day.

Chess in the Park at Clarence Square · Luma

Join us at The Deck at Clarence Square! Enjoy live music and play the game we all love. Whether you’re a grandmaster, a beginner, or have never played chess,…

Knightcap Chess Club

Maha Onam Festival
Sankofa Square | 11a-11p

Kerala's harvest festival comes to Toronto. Authentic food, live performances, and a cultural procession starting at 4p alongside a tug of war competition. Expect a big crowd.

Maha Onam 2026 | North America’s Largest Onam Cultural Festival

An annual celebration of Kerala’s culture at Sankofa Square, bringing 30,000+ attendees together for live performances, traditional art forms, authentic cuisine, and vibrant large-scale festival experiences.

Maha Onam

Open Canvas City Tour
Trillium Park | 3-11p

Two stages of live music and art by the water at Trillium Park. Lots of space to roam and dip in and out of whatever you enjoy.

Open Canvas City Tour - Trillium Park

Dance, discover local artists, enjoy live music, and celebrate Toronto’s vibrant creative community on the waterfront!

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Outdoor Movie: The Sandlot (1993)
Leslie Grove Park | 8-11p

Classic outdoor screening in Leslieville, with free popcorn and cotton candy.

Movie Night – Visit Leslieville

Taste of Manila
Bathurst Street & Wilson Avenue | 9a-11p

Taste the authentic flavours of the Philippines at this festival in what has become Little Manila. 2 days with a culture that knows how to throw a party.

Taste of Manila Canada on Instagram: "𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗠𝗔 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 TORONTO, ON — August 12, 2026 — Organizers of Taste of Manila and Sparkle GMA Artist Center regret to inform the public that 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙅𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙙 will no longer be able to appear at t

124 likes, 1 comments - tasteofmanilacanada on August 12, 2026: "𝗦𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗠𝗔 𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗨𝗣 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗟𝗔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 TORONTO, ON — August 12, 2026 — Organizers of Taste of Manila and Sparkle GMA Artist Center regret to inform the public that 𝙆𝙖𝙥𝙪𝙨𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧 𝙅𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙒𝙖𝙧𝙙 will no longer be able to appear at this weekend's festival due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We understand the deep disappointment this news may cause to the thousands of fans looking forward to seeing Jillian. Rest assured, Sparkle remains fully committed to delivering an unforgettable cel

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Art Exhibits
Ascent Gallery, 8a-6p | Ritual / Still
Twist Gallery, 11a-5p | THROUGH
Le Labo Micro-Gallery, 5:30p-11:59p | Kylie
Koffler Gallery, 12p-5p | Plague Crystals

Live Music
Village Of Yorkville Park, 1:30p-4:30p | Fat Quarter

Farmers' Markets
Allan Gardens, 10a-2p | Allan Gardens Farmers' Market
Wychwood Barns, 8a-1p | The Stop's Farmers Market
Baird Park, 9a-1p | Junction Farmers' Market

Fitness
Trinity Bellwoods Park, 10a-11a | Yogalates Fusion
Trillium Park, 10a-11a | Yoga