Just because summer is technically over doesn’t mean that the fun stops. September brings a slew of fun and free events including Toronto Fashion Week, TIFF, and more.
Take a peek at our top picks for the best free events happening in Toronto this September.
XPOSED x Gigi Gorgeous — September 4-15
Toronto Fashion Week is happening the first week of September and in addition to fashion shows, TFW will be partnering with the arts-focused platform for a new exhibit. Hosted by influencer Gigi Gorgeous, the exhibit will be connect art, fashion, and culture through photography. Check out XPOSED x GIGI at The Oval at Yorkville Village from September 4 to 15.
TIFF Festival Street — September 5-8
The Toronto International Film Festival is back this month, and along with a slew of celebrities comes the annual Festival Street! Taking over King St. West from Peter St. to University Ave., there’ll be tons of things to check out. Head over for star-gazing, a Nespresso Pop-up Café, an Acura NSX VR Experience, a L’Oréal Paris Iconic Beauty Bar: Test & Play, and so much more.
The Dragon Festival — September 6-8
Experience authentic Chinese art and culture at the Toronto Dragon Festival 2019. This three day event will be held from September 6 to 8 at the Nathan Phillips Square and is completely free! Dance performances by talented artists, cultural booths, and food are just some of the many things that you’ll be able to experience. The event starts at 11 a.m. and will go on till 9 p.m., so you have all day to check it out!
The Bentway Museum Of The Moon — September 10-15
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This month you can find the moon underneath the Gardiner! The Museum of the Moon features a big seven-metre wide moon by U.K. artist Luke Jerram. Get up close and personal, and enjoy meditation under the moon from September 10 to 13 and 15, astronomy talks, and live story telling. On September 14, there’ll be a live podcast taping with Laurie Brown and Joshua Van Tassel, a sing-a-long with Toronto-based Choir! Choir! Choir!, a performance by Bernice, and a silent disco set by Rich Aucoin. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out Undercurrents, a water-themed photo exhibition, too!
Porsche x KING Toronto VIP Event — September 12
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If you love luxury cars then this is an event that you don’t want to miss. King Toronto is inviting you to a VIP event hosted at 529 King St. West with cocktails and canapés, and it’s free! Check out all eight generations of Porsche as well as the new Porsche 911 on September 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — just remember to RSVP. And if you can’t make it on the 12, you can still visit the exhibition from September 13-15.
Ukrainian Festival — September 13-15
Explore Ukrainian culture during North America’s largest Ukrainian street festival. Celebrating 23 years in the Bloor West Village, there will be a children’s midway, refreshment garden, craft and artisan market, food vendors, live performances, and a film festival. It’s a great excuse to get outside and enjoy the city with your family and friends!
Open Streets TO — September 15
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Getting bored at home? Join in on the fun on September 15 with your family and friends for another open street event. Starting at Bloor and Ossington and going all the way Yonge and Shuter St., there will be activities like yoga, rollerskating, an escape room-based puzzle, art installations, and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
Monday Nights Free At The ROM — September 16
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Head over to the Royal Ontario Museum for free on the third Monday of every month! From 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., you’ll get to check out the 40 permanent collections at no cost.
Astrology 101 With Nadine Jane And Mejuri — September 17
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If you’re interested in learning about your Sun, Rising, and Moon signs, head over to The Burroughes for a night of astrology with Nadine Jane and Mejuri. You’ll also have the opportunity to shop Mejuri’s new 14k Zodiac necklaces and charms, and win a private reading with Nadine Jane Astrology. All you have to do is RSVP to reserve your seat!
Bellwoods to Bentway Park Crawl With David Suzuki Foundation — September 29
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From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on September 29, join the David Suzuki Foundation in a butterfly-filled musical spectacle and parade from Trinity Bellwoods to The Bentway. The event will start in Trinity Bellwoods Park where participants are invited to decorate their own bee and butterfly costumes. The parade will go through Stackt Market and end at The Bentway where there’ll be food and drinks, musical performances, and social time.
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Life isn’t always easy and it becomes even more exhausting when you have to pay for fun — especially in a city as expensive as Toronto! But this month, you won’t have to worry about that. We’ve found 8 free events that won’t burn a hole in your pocket this August, so you can just focus on having a good time.
These 8 free Toronto events will add a little more guilt-free fun to your August 2019!
Taste Of Danforth – August 9-11
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Canada’s largest festival is taking place from August 9 to 11, welcoming you to a huge party in Greek Town — and the best part yet? It’s free! Grab your friends and spend the weekend eating delicious food (all food is $6 or less!) and enjoying all of the free entertainment and activities.
Toronto’s Fashion Photo Walk 2019 – August 10
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This event takes a super fun approach in uniting content creators, bloggers, and photographers from all over the city. For Toronto’s Fashion Photo Walk, you’ll get to spend the day at High Park snapping perfect pictures with like-minded individuals. If you have a zeal for creativity, then you won’t want to miss this! Just don’t forget to register before you go.
Clothing Repairathon – August 10
This thoughtful initiative by Withrow Park Farmers’ Market takes place on August 10. Guests can get their clothes repaired for free by the event’s volunteers. In fact, if you are interested in learning how to sew buttons or do alterations, the volunteers will be more than happy to teach you, too. It’s an event worth visiting if you have any pieces that needs some extra love!
#NationalFaceMaskDay At LUSH — August 11
Because LUSH knows that Sundays are for self-care, the beauty brand is launching the first-ever #NationalFaceMask day on Sunday, August 11. So what does that entail? Freebies! By visiting any LUSH store across North America, you can score a free face mask sample. And when you get a chance to try it out at home, snap a selfie with the hashtag #NationalFaceMaskDay and you’ll be entered to win $500 in LUSH products.
Yoga In The Square – August 12
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Get outside and give your body the loving it needs with free yoga at Yonge and Dundas Square. From 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. each Monday of the month, you can find your inner sanctuary through thoughtful movement with Lululemon. The next session is on August 12, but if you can’t make it, there will be sessions on August 19 and 26. While there will be mats available, they are limited, so if you have your own, bring it! Register for the next class here.
Open Streets TO – August 18
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Cooped up at home? Come out and celebrate summer at the Open Street TO event, which will be taking place all over the city. The event starts at Ossington and Bloor, and goes all the way down to Yonge and Queen. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., walk, play, and bike around the streets with your neighbours! Last year featured live music and art, yoga, games, and more, so you can bet it’s gonna be a good time.
TaiwanFEST – August 23-25
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Located at the Harbourfront Centre, immerse yourself in Taiwanese art, music, dance, and food at TaiwanFEST. There will be street art, amazing performances, and delicious delicacies to explore. This year the festival runs from August 23 to 25, so round up your family and friends — it’ll be a weekend packed full of fun!
Toronto Buskerfest – August 30
Get ready for the famous Toronto Buskerfest! The family-friendly event will take place at Woodbine park from August 30 to September 2. All of the best buskers will be in attendance offering laughs and hours of entertainment. While the event isn’t technically free, it is by donation, so you get to choose what you pay. Not to mention, the entrance donation goes to a great cause and will support Epilepsy Toronto.
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