July 31, 2026 | 8 Free Events in Toronto Today

Emancipation Freedom Train Ride
Vaughan Station - Union | 10:30p

Do this once at least. It's meaningful and connects you to our history in this city.  And yes, you can go even if you're not black and not feel like you're intruding. Emancipation Day celebration with music, poetry, and speeches, and last year a drone light show. This year, for the first time, the direction switches, so it leaves from Vaughan Station, not Union. One train goes to Union with no stops along the way, don't miss it. It leaves at 11:40p.

Emancipation Freedom Train Ride 2026

Join Blackhurst for our 13th Annual Freedom Train Ride. Register for free today!

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Coniferous Trees Walking Tour
Marie Curtis Park | 4-5p

Learn to identify coniferous trees and how to spot them. Meet near the waterfront trail bridge for a leisurely hour in the park.

Events for July 2026 – Long Branch Neighbourhood Association

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Outdoor Movie: Hoppers (2026)
Liberty Village Park | 6–11p

A family movie with free popcorn and snacks because it's put on by a councillor. Take advantage of the perks!

Summer Fun with Ausma!

Ward 10, Spadina–Fort York

Councillor Ausma Malik – Ward 10, Spadina–Fort York

Salsa On Market Street
St Lawrence Market | 6-8p

Beginner-friendly salsa lessons on the streets next to the market. It's the last week to try it out. The vibe is always relaxed on Market St, but this is one of the livelier events here.

Salsa On Market Street - Old Town Toronto

A rhythm-infused series of events set to enliven the heart of Toronto’s Old Town this summer with Latin dance lessons, live music and tasty treats. Friday July 24, 2026, 6pm-8pm...

Old Town Toronto

Summer Wonder Bingo Party
Scarborough Civic Centre Library | 2p-3p

All-ages bingo drop-in, but we know which ages will be represented the most.

Summer Wonder Bingo Party — Toronto Public Library

Come and join us for our Summer Wonder Bingo Party!All ages welcome,nbsp;0-6 must be accompanied by a parent/ caregiver.Drop in,nbsp;tickets will be given out at front desk 30 minutes before program starts.

Toronto Public Library

Ward's Island Fire Parade
Ward's Island Park | 8:30p

A long running summer ritual on the islands. It's something you should do once at least. Participate if you can or just watch as they parade by with the city in the background.

FireParade2026|Shadowland Theatre

Shadowland Theatre

Carnival Vibrations + DJ Power and Benjai & Friends
Harbourfront Centre | 7p + 9:30p

Calypso, soca, and more island music. Followed by DJ Power and Benjai spinning soca and house music. This is part of Harbourfront's Island Soul festival all weekend long.

Carnival Vibrations - Harbourfront Centre

A DJ Party featuring Toronto’s top DJs and high-energy calypso, soca and Carnival anthems.

Harbourfront Centre

DJ Power and Benjai & Friends - Harbourfront Centre

Benjai brings Carnival favourites to the stage with DJ Power, spanning soca to electronic music.

Harbourfront Centre

Lost Tracts
22 Geary Avenue | 5p-10p

Opening night for a two-week group show from three studios sharing space on the
green line. Jeremy Bailey shows a furniture series rooted in Toronto semi life, Kal Mansur brings plexiglass and acrylic work, and Shaun Moore shows three pieces in steel, marble, and reclaimed wood. The show runs until August 14.

Art Exhibits

Etobicoke Civic Centre, 10a | As the Artist Views It
Harbourfront Centre, 10a | Building Black AMORPHIA
The Power Plant, 11a-8p | Colourful Parachutes

Live Music

Toronto Union, 6p | Bubblegum Bikini

Farmers' Markets

Scadding Court, 2:30p | Thorncliffe Park Women Community Bazaar