August 9, 2026 | 9 Free Events in Toronto Today
I had to trim the list down today, but there's lots of community events and a few bigger events too. Here are today's picks.
Outdoor Movie: Thelma & Louise
Christie Pits Park | 8-11p
Young Brad Pitt was so much easier to enjoy. Geena Davis & Susan Sarandon are brilliant in this and it's a beautiful movie to watch with your city by your side. As always with TOPS events, get there early.
Toronto Outdoor Picture Show
Soulquarians in the Park
Trillium Park | 4 p-10:30p
A celebration of the Soulquarians collective all day long. If you've never heard of this musical movement, think The Roots, D'Angelo, or Erykah Badu.This celebration will have lots of talent performing renditions of some of these classics. A park jam follows with DJ Mensa and savvv. Lots of food and drinks to go with the music.
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Salsa On Market Street
8 Market St | 1p
This always shifts the vibes and energy of the normally laid back St. Lawrence Market. A great way to start the day.
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Fundraiser for Venezuela
Standard Time, 165 Geary Ave, 2nd Floor | 1p-6p
Venezuelan arepa pop-up with live music, vinyl sets, and DJs raising money for earthquake relief in Venezuela. Food, music, and a reason to show up.
Sunday Morning Social Walk High Park
Revive Wellness Club | 10:30a
A relaxed group walk in and around High Park with the community. All paces welcome, no registration stress.
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Letter Writing Social
Toronto's First Post Office, 260 Adelaide St E | 12:30p-3:30p
Monthly gathering with the Toronto Letter Writers Society. Show up, write some letters, mail them from one of the more fitting venues in the city. Virtual option also available.
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Taste of the Danforth
Danforth Ave | 12p-10p
After 2 years, you can stroll Danforth at its absolute busiest. Last day to check it out. If you go near the end of the day, there's usually some food deals to be had. I got called out for not posting this yesterday, so I made sure to include it!
On the Move! Mural Unveiling
Bloor-Perth Underpass, 371 Wallace Ave | 11:45a- 2:15p
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 1920's play inspired by Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in under an hour. Two shows today. St James Park is full of atmosphere with a playground that's St Lawrence Market themed and church bells ringing every 15 minutes. There's a Charleston dance class at 3pm too.
Vintage Charleston Vintage Dance Class | 3p | St James Park
Art Exhibits
Northern District Library, 10a-5p | Cityscape
Northern Contemporary Gallery, 11a-5p | Summer Game
Toronto Sculpture Garden, 11a-5p | Waiting Rooms
Bata Shoe Museum, 12p-5p | Free Sundays
Live Music
Village Of Yorkville Park, 1:30p-4:30p | JD Toledo & The Jam Sisterz
Music Garden, 4p-5p | Tara Kannangara & Chris Pruden
Union Station, 6p-9p | Wa’Anoonchi Classical Music
Mel Lastman Square, 7p-8:30p | Toronto All-Star Big Band
Farmers' Markets
Downsview Park, 10a-5p | Downsview Park Merchants' Market
Fairbank Lrt Station, 11a-4p | Afro Caribbean Farmers' Market
Burnaby Blvd Green P Lot, 8a-1p | Eglinton Way Farmers' Market
Greenwood Park, 9a-2p | Leslieville Farmers' Market
Fitness
Trillium Park, 10a-11a | Yoga
Christie Pits Park, 1p-2p | Roll & Recover
Beavertails, 145 Queens Quay W, 4:20p-5:20p | DJ Ravers Run
Revive Wellness Club, 9a-10:30a | Community Walk
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