August 19, 2026 | 5 Free Events in Toronto Today

Cajun Dancing In The Square
Harbourfront Centre | 8p-10p

There's a free lesson at 7p, but you'd have to register in advance. At 8, everyone can come dance to the Louisanastyle music and dance for a couple hours.

Outdoor Movie + Observing the Sky
Downsview Park | 8p-10 + 10:30p-11:30p

After the outdoor movie screening of How To Train Your Dragon, stick around for astronomy and sky gazing with the experts here. No equipment needed. Just learn a few things and feel your insignificance in the scope of the stars. If it's cloudy, you miss all of that.

Live Music: Toronto Jazz Collective
The Well | 6p-8p

One of the best spots in the city and the season to go there is now. Jazz in that purpose built seating area is perfect.

Toronto Stitchers & Chatters
First & Last Coffee Shop, 346 Dupont St | 6p-8p

A welcoming group. Just bring your project and join the circle. You might just make a few new friends.

Shakespeare in the Ruff: Pastoral
Withrow Park | 7:30p-9p

A Toronto-written sequel to As You Like It performed at the east end until Aug 30. PWYC, but you can just bring your blanket or chair and watch the 90 minute play which should be a pretty good night out.

Art Exhibits
Fort York, 11a-5p | Rebirth
Clark Centre For The Arts, 9a-8p | Multiple Exhibitions
Todmorden Mills, 11a-5p | North is Freedom
Ascent Gallery, 8a-6p | Ritual / Still
Etobicoke Civic Centre Art Gallery, 10a-5p | Art Meets Word
Northern District Library, 10a-5p | Cityscape
Toronto Sculpture Garden, 11a-5p | Waiting Rooms
University Of Toronto, 10a-5p | U of T Art Museum
Koffler Gallery, 12p-5p | Plague Crystals

Outdoor Movies
Downsview Park, 8p-11p | How To Train Your Dragon (2025)
Kew Gardens, 8:30p-11p | Pitch Perfect (2012)

Live Music
Berczy Park, 11:30a-1:30p | Natasha Meister
College Park Courtyard, 12p-1:30p | Rose Shiku

Farmers' Markets
Montgomery's Inn, 2p-6p | Montgomery's Inn Farmers' Market
Runnymede Presbyterian Church, 3p-7p | Annette Village Farmers' Market
Robertson Parkette, 3:30p-7:30p | Courtyard Farmers' Market
Regent Park, 5p-8p | Taste of Regent Park Market

Fitness
Sankofa Square, 5:30p-6:30p | Movement Class