July 22, 2026 | 4 Free Events in Toronto Today

It definitely doesn't feel like a Wednesday right? After all that rain, promise yourself you'll go outside today.

Here are the standout picks for today:

On Writing Motherhood
Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Avenue | 7p - 8:30p

Three authors (Harriet Alida Lye, Stacey May Fowles, and Amil Niazi) talking about their books on motherhood, infertility, mental health, and all the stuff that doesn't fit neatly into conversation. Moderated by Anjula Gogia. If you haven't heard of any of them, these are great Canadian authors who are worth hearing talk and definitely worth reading. I'm reading Harriet Alida Lye's book right now and it's so well-written.

Desi Hip Hop Cypher
Tapestry, 224 Augusta Avenue | 7p - 11p

Performances plus an open mic freestyle session. Who knows what you might see.

Outdoor Movie: My Father's Shadow
Regent Park | 8:30p

There's a pre-show at 7:30p with family activities, plus Taste of Regent Park market running 5p-8p with local food vendors and artists. The main film won Camera d'Or Special Mention, set in 1993 Lagos during Nigeria's shift from military rule to democracy. Shot through a kid's perspective on grief, memory, and fatherhood.

Mimi O'Bonsawin
Toronto Botanical Garden (Edwards Gardens) | 5p

Contemporary roots singer blends her heritage with story-driven songs and you're at the Botanical Gardens. Parking there is crazy if you drive. Get there a little early, walk over from the park next to it.

Outdoor Movies

David Pecaut Square, 9p | Bend It Like Beckham
Downsview Park, 8p | Bend It Like Beckham
Kew Gardens, 8:30p | Ratatouille

Live Music
777 Bay Plaza, 12p | Sanchari
Courthouse Square Park, 6p | Eddy Ruyter
Berczy Park, 11:30a | Descortés
Union Station, 5:30p | The Toronto Klezmer Society
Botanical Garden, 5p | Mimi O'Bonsawin
Union Station, 12p | Meagan De Lima

Farmers' Markets
Green P Lot Borden, 3p | Bloor Borden Farmers' Market
Regent Park, 5p | Taste of Regent Park Market
Robertson Parkette, 3:30p | Courtyard Farmers' Market

Fitness
Sankofa Square, 6p | Socacize