September 6, 2026 | 6 Free Events in Toronto Today

The penultimate day of summer. If you don't have plans, there's a lot to choose from today. Get on next week's list if you want it delivered. Here are today's pick:

Colourful Parachutes
The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery | 11a-6p

It's the last two days of this art exhibit and it's asks the question: what happens when children are treated as the primary audience for a contemporary art show? But honestly, it's the kind of art everyone can enjoy. Everything is interactive and you can get messy and musical. It's also not a huge time commitment, so continue on and enjoy the air show and the waterfront. The title comes from Brazilian philosopher Ailton Krenak, who wrote about using creativity and dreaming as a kind of parachute against collapse.

Canadian International Air Show
Toronto Waterfront | 12p-3:40p

It's your last year to see the Snowbirds until the 2030s. Usually you can see almost everything from the Ontario Place grounds near Lakeshore and the green areas around there. HTO Park West, Bathurst Quay Common, Ireland Park, Little Norway Park, Hanlan's Point Beach, Polson Pier, Sugar Beach, and Centennial Park are all good picks if you want to hang out, bring a blanket and see some cool planes. The snowbirds are last, they start around 3.

T.U. Jazz Fest
Mel Lastman Square | 12p-10p

Open air and smooth sets on the last day of the festival. The U no longer applies, but it used to mean Undergraduate. Now it's emerging artists and finding the hidden gems is part of fun.

Social Walk
Revive Wellness Club | 9a-10:30a

A relaxed group walk through High Park to start the Sunday. It tends to draw a friendly mix of people who want to get out and enjoy nature socially.

Mahjong In The Park
Huron Square | 1p-5p

All Flowers is bringing their Mahjong club to Huron Square with 10 tables running, two for newbies. There are guest performances, it's drop-in with donations accepted for the Toronto Community Justice Fund and Policing-Free Schools.

Toronto Dragon Festival
Nathan Phillips Square | 11a-9p

The last day of the show with water shows, lion dances, and of course, good food. Plus AI robots for some reason.

Art Exhibits
11a-5p | Montgomery's Inn | People and Places
12p-8p | St Anne's Anglican Church | Where Wall Meets Sky
10a-5p | Market Gallery | GATHER
12p-5p | Toronto Reference Library | Toys Alive!
12p-5p | Bata Shoe Museum | Free Sundays
24hr | Harbour Square Basin | Global Convenience
11a-5p | Assembly Hall Gallery | Threads
9a-4p | Toronto Archives | Let's Build a Collective Memory of Chinatown

Live Music
Village Of Yorkville Park, 1:30p-4:30p | The Shoehorns

Farmers' Markets
Greenwood Park | 9a-2p | Leslieville Farmers' Market
Burnaby Blvd Green P Lot | 8a-1p | Eglinton Way Farmers' Market
Fairbank Lrt Station | 11a-4p | Afro Caribbean Farmers' Market
Downsview Park | 10a-5p | Downsview Park Merchants' Market

Fitness
Beavertails, Harbourfront | 4:20p-5:20p | Ravers Run
Trillium Park | 10a-11a | Yoga
High Park | 9a-10:30a | Social Walk
Scarborough Bluffs Park | 8:30a-9:30a | K*nect Pilates
Queens Park | 10a-11:30a | Espresso Run