Get ready for an exciting weekend in the city. From free events to pop-ups and more, here are 14 of the best things to do in Toronto this weekend that you need to know all about.

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1. Yorkville Murals 

This is Toronto's most captivating art and muralism festival. Back this weekend, there will be intriguing murals, inflatables, art installations, live painting, art talks, music, dance battles, pop-up shops, a block party, and much more!

Where: Yorkville Avenue from Bellair Street to Hazelton Avenue

When: August 24th-25th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

2. Leslieville Block Fest

The ultimate neighbourhood block party is coming to Toronto. Enjoy local breweries, artisans and delicious food at this 1-day street party. 

Where: Dundas Street East from Logan Ave to Carlaw Ave 

When: August 24th, 2024 (1 pm - 8 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information. 

3. Mabuhay Philippines Festival

The Mabuhay Philippines Festival will be taking place at Nathan Phillips Square this weekend. This 2-day festival will feature Filipino culture, music, food, dance, fashion, and more.

Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)

When: August 24th-25th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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4. Toronto Korean Festival 

The Toronto Korean Festival is the biggest Korean festival in Canada and it's free for the public to enjoy. This 3-day event will feature delicious food, performances, market vendors, K-music, chimek garden, and more. 

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)

When: August 23rd-25th, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

5. Poshmark Canada Pop-Up

Head over to STACKT market this weekend for the Poshmark Canada Pop-up. This 2-day pop-up will be giving away free thrift items for you to list, fun gifts, Milky’s coffee, and more. List, sell, and celebrate all things secondhand.

Where: STACKT market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)

When: August 24th-25th, 2024 (1 pm - 7 pm)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

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6. 13th Annual Afro-Carib Fest

The 13th annual Afro-Carib Fest is back this weekend. There will be over 80 vendors, a cultural parade, a kid’s zone, raffle draws with prizes, live performances and much more! 

Where: Thomson Memorial Park (1005 Brimley Road Toronto, ON M1P 3E9)

When: August 24th-25th, 2024 (12 pm - 9 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

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7. End-of-Summer Dance & Sip Party with Todotoronto

Join us for an end-of-summer dance party! Learn 3 popular dance styles - all while meeting new friends from the city and featuring tunes from DJ Juliano. Your ticket includes all 3 dance lessons, a welcome drink, ice-breaker games, and access to a photo booth. 

Where: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Avenue Toronto, ON M4W 3X8)

When: August 25th, 2024 (6:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

Price: Prices start from $37.61

Category: Date/Friends

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8. Dino Runs @ The Bentway 

Head over to The Bentway and check out Dino Runs! Let your kiddos race around the 200m figure-eight skate trail, where they’ll have the exciting chance to chase and catch dinosaurs.

Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9)

When: August 24th, 2024 (9:30 am  - 11:30 am)

Price: $15

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

9. CNE

If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out the CNE. Only here for a limited time, enjoy the rides, games, entertainment, and the crazy food at the CNE. 

Where: Exhibition Place (210 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: Until September 2nd, 2024 

Price: Prices start from $13

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

10. Summer Music in the Garden

Summer Music in the Garden is coming to an end this month. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy an intimate live music experience for free by the Waterfront. 

Where: Toronto Music Garden (479 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5V 3M8)

When: August 25th, 2024 (Starts at 4 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

11. TAIWANfest

Toronto TAIWANfest returns to Harbourfront Centre with free admission this weekend. Enjoy family-friendly activities, food vendors, workshops, performances and more. 

Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON M5J 2G8)

When: August 23rd-25th, 2024 

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for the website. 

12. Union Summer

Union Summer is wrapping up this weekend. Enjoy music, live performances, food vendors, drinks and more.

Where: Union (65 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3)

When: Until August 25th, 2024

Sat: 11 am - 10 pm

Sun: 11 am - 8 pm

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

13. Pups in the Park

Pups in the Park is a 2-day event that will feature vendor booths, a dog pool, Doggie yoga, paw print art, pup parade, and more. It’s the perfect day out for pups and their families!

Where: St.Andrew Playground (450 Adelaide St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1S9)

When: August 25th-25th, 2024 (11 am - 5 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

14. Kensington Market Pedestrian Sunday

Walk around and explore what Kensington Market has to offer at Pedestrian Sundays. Filled with music, art, and tasty food, you’re in for a great time!

Where: Kensington Market

When: August 25th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

Community Events

1. The 5k Foam Fest

The 5K Foam Fest is a unique obstacle course, where participants tackle over 22 obstacles, including the world's largest inflatable waterslide, mud pits, and tons of foam! With family-friendly music pumping from 12,000 watts of sound, a free kids zone for the little ones, delicious food, local vendors, and a beer garden to celebrate your achievement, there's something for everyone. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a beginner, you can take on the course at your own pace—all obstacles are optional!

Where: Dagmar Ski Resort (1220 Lake Ridge Rd, Uxbridge, ON)

When: August 24th-25th, 2024 (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM)

Click here for more information.

2. Canadian Wine Tasting Experience

Join for a wine tasting experience like no other! Set in a cozy studio lit by candlelight in downtown Toronto, you'll sample a selection of Canadian wines in a relaxed atmosphere.

Where: Standard Time (165 Geary Ave, Unit 2)

When: Until December 23rd, 2024 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

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3. Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour

Discover the deliciousness of Kensington Market with Tasty Tours! They are the first food tour here, showing you all the best spots. Try tasty food, learn about the market's past, and find hidden treasures. Get your tickets now! Kids under 7 come free.

Where: Multiple Venues

When: August 24th-25th, 2024 (11:00 AM – 1:30 PM)

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4. Flamenco Dance Workshop with Isaac Tovar

There are many amazing flamenco dancers in the world, but that doesn’t mean they are all amazing teachers.  But Isaac is! Not only as a flamenco dancer, but also as a ballet dancer, he has been trained since he was a child, so he is extremely strong at all the techniques required in flamenco.  And that’s why he can help us so much in our dance.  Needless to say about his beautiful choreographies!

Where: 401 Richmond Street West

When: August 23rd to 25th, 2024

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5. Celebrate Summer with $7 Food and Drink Specials at Union Summer's Lucky Seven Summer Sundays

End your week off right at Union Summer, where they are offering sweet summer deals for Union Summer's Lucky Seven Summer Sundays. This deal celebrates Union Summer's seventh anniversary and seven days of free entertainment by offering $7.00 food and drink specials with their vendors every Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Union Summer, presented by TD, is the ultimate destination for Torontonians to enjoy the best of the city's food and culture. With 60 days of free outdoor experiences, including dynamic music, live performances, curated food vendors, and beat-the-heat beverages and desserts, this market is the perfect way to celebrate summer in the city.

Where: Union Station (65 Front Street West)

When: Summer Sundays (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

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6. Minami Toronto announces its first ever all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ brunch experience

Minami Toronto is excited to announce its first ever all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ brunch experience! For $60 per person, indulge with all-you-can-eat mouthwatering canapé and Japanese BBQ bites, with a variety of grilled options, ABURI oshi and sushi, and delectable desserts. A unique experience that combines the best of Japanese BBQ and Minami favourites, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Where: Minami Toronto (225 King St. W)

When: August 11th, 2024 (11:30 AM - 3:00 PM) and August 25th, 2024 (11:30 AM - 3:00 PM)

Click here for more information.

7. African Fashion Week Toronto 2024

Don’t miss Toronto’s annual African Fashion Week Toronto (AFWT), one of Toronto’s most colourful and exciting fashion events bringing the best of African Fashion to the city! AFWT spans across Toronto and will bring in designers and brands from Canada and the world. Don’t miss the chance to see FREE designer showcases at Yonge-Dundas Square, shop from designers and vendors, and attend an array of cultural activations and events!

Where: Multiple Locations

When: August 22nd to 25th, 2024

Click here for more information.

8. Gatorade Canada Challenges Athletes To Compete In The G Arena

The Toronto Blue Jays home games are levelling up with Gatorade Canada’s G Arena from Thursday, August 22 to Saturday, August 24, enticing Canadian athletes to compete for a chance to score an exclusive Canadian Gx bottle and chance to win Custom Gatorade sneakers.Gatorade is challenging you to perform in a mini arena at the upcoming Toronto Blue Jays’ home games. Athletes will compete for a chance to secure their place on the leaderboard and score a Canadian exclusive Gx bottle. You can then hit the customization station to customize your bottle. Don’t miss the chance to win Gatorade sneakers and score a Gx bottle to up your game!

Where: Rogers Centre by Gate 10 - 1 Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J1

When: August 22nd to 24th, 2024

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9. SummerSeries in Trillium Park at Ontario Place Welcomes It's OK* World

Join for It’s Ok* World and their second annual free outdoor festival, showcasing the vibrant and diverse talent within Toronto’s Black arts community. Set against the backdrop of a warm summer, this two-day festival celebrates art, culture, and community with musical performances by Yaya Bey, Rayana Jay, Zenesoul, Lokre, Kafaye, Dichotomi, DJ Lamsetdoe, IAMNOBODI, Dee Diggs, Nino Brown, Miles Freedom, Anthony OKS and SOJI. It’s a space for Black artists to shine, heal, and share their stories.

Where: Trillium Park, Ontario Place

When: August 24th and August 25th, 2024

Click here for more information.

10. Kiehl’s Get Skin Smart Pop-up!

The ‘Get Skin Smart’ Kiehl’s truck will be popping up across the GTA for a limited time only. Check it out for 1 on 1 skincare consultations, interactive games with exclusive Kiehl’s prizes, and complimentary sampling.See the tour dates and times below:

• August 24 and 25 from 11am - 7pm| The Well (486 Front St W)
• August 31 and September from 11am - 7pm | Scarborough Town Centre 
• September 6 from 11am - 7pm | Yonge and Dundas Square
• September 6 and 8 from 11am - 7pm | Yonge & Eglinton Centre

Where: See above

When: See above

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11. In My Own Little Corner - An Accessible, Immersive Experience

Enjoy this award winning "outstanding new play" from now until September 1st in Toronto

Where: Native Earth Performing Arts & Aki Studio (585 Dundas St E #250)

When: Until September 1st, 2024

Click here for more information.

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