August 8, 2026 | 10 Free Events in Toronto Today
It's going to be tough to pick today because there's so much to do, here are today's picks:
It's Ok* World Festival
Trillium Park | 5-11 p
It’s Ok* World is at Trillium Park and run by the incredible event space in the west end. You can expect artists that don't dominate your streaming lists but will make you fans by their performances and this festival is always thoughtful, warm, and stress free. It's the underrated night out this weekend.
Live music from artists outside the algorithm. Running all day at Ontario Place.
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Outdoor Movie Screening & Souq: Thank You For Banking With Us
Christie Pits Park | 6p-11p
An annual celebration of Palestinian art, food, and film that resonates more deeply than ever. Come early for the Souq market where you can shop Palestinian goods. It's always a really good community of people coming together.
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Cottonwood Flats Nature & Restoration Walk
44 Beechwood Dr | 10-11:30a
A guided walk through a restored meadow along the Don River. Good way to spend a Saturday morning.
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Summer Sweat & Social
Trinity Bellwoods Park | 10-11a
Outdoor fitness class series in Trinity Bellwoods. Show up, move around, meet people after. Last 2 weeks.
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Korea Town Street Festival
Euclid Ave & Bloor Street West | 1-8p
It's one day and located in the heart of where a lot of Korean restaurants are. It's of the more authentic festivals in the city.
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Live Music: Bambii + DJ LailaB
Union Station | 6p-10p
It's the last weekend at Union Station after a summer of events every day. Today, the penultimate show features Bambii, a forward-thinking, genre-blending DJ set that moves across dancehall, electronic, and more. Expect a nice send off party vibe tonight.
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Scarborough Asian Night Market
Scarborough Town Centre | 12p-11p
Delicious food at a bunch of spots at this night market. It also runs in the day, but way more fun when the sun's down for the day.
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From Root to Table
Scarborough Museum | 1p
Interactive Caribbean food workshop with cooking demos and ingredients like breadfruit, cassava, yam, and plantain.
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NO IDEA
NO IDEA, 1110 Dundas St W | 10 p-late
Feel like going out? Pre-2020 music all night and no cover.
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On the Move! Mural Unveiling POSTPONED
Bloor-Perth Underpass, 371 Wallace Ave | 11:45a- 2:15p
UPDATE: Same time tomorrow instead because of the rain
Official unveiling of the the Underpass mural, created by more than 50 artists and youth mentees. You get to meet the artists who made it, take a tour, and have some food.
1920's Walking Around In A Dream
St. James Park | 4p + 7p
A one-hour live outdoor performance inspired by Shakespeare, dressed up in 1920s style. Dust off your glad rags and get to Old Town Toronto.
Art Exhibits
Market Gallery, 10a-5p | GATHER
The Power Plant, 11a-6p | Colourful Parachutes
Montgomery's Inn, 11a-5p | Artistic Differences
Museum Of Toronto, 11a-5p | The T.O. You Don't Know
Toronto Reference Library, 9a-5p | Toys Alive!
Outdoor Movies
Leslie Grove Park, 7:30p-11p | The Sandlot (1993) POSTPONED to next week
Live Music
Village Of Yorkville Park, 1:30p-4:30p | John Amato
Union Station, 11:30a-2:30p | Rhythm & Bloom
Farmers' Markets
Allan Gardens, 10a-2p | Allan Gardens Farmers' Market
Evergreen Brick Works, 8a-1p | Evergreen Brick Works Farmers' Market
Wychwood Barns, St, 8a-1p | The Stop's Farmers Market
Baird Park, 9a-1p | Junction Farmers' Market
Withrow Park, 9a-1p | Withrow Park Farmers' Market
Fitness
Trillium Park, 10a | Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga
Trinity Bellwoods Park, 10a | Pure Pilates and Yoga
Humber Bay Park West, 9a | Mindfulness Meditation
Downsview Park, 9a-10a | parkrun 5K
Harbour Square Park, 9a | Yoga by the Lake
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