5 free things to do in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto this week are gearing up for a star-studded affair as TIFF returns with its huge street festival. It's a good weekend for festivals, actually, as both Cabbagetown and St. James Town host them, and the Toronto Dragon Festival returns to Nathan Phillips Square.

Free events you don't want to miss

Date

About the Event

Location
- TIFF Festival Street
  
  September 5-8
  
  TIFF Festival Street
  
  The TIFF festivities are on and this big street festival is once again spanning part of King Street West for four days of food, movies, music and activities.
  
  King Street West
- Toronto Dragon Festival
  
  September 6-8
  
  Toronto Dragon Festival
  
  Larger-than-life dragons are taking over Nathan Phillips Square during this exhibition of Chinese culture with music performances, art and food.
  
  Nathan Phillips Square
- St. James Town Festival
  
  September 7
  
  St. James Town Festival
  
  The vibrant St. James Town community is ready to celebrate its local flavour with a day of food, performances, games, arts and crafts.
  
  St. James Town
- NookFEST
  
  September 7
  
  NookFEST
  
  Over 100 vendors are setting up shop during this community arts and music festival with live music, activities and workshops hosted by local artists.
  
  Danforth Avenue at Woodbine
- Cabbagetown Festival
  
  September 7-8
  
  Cabbagetown Festival
  
  All of Cabbagetown is coming out for this huge neighbourhood festival that showcases local vendors, artists, performers, food and drink.
  
  Cabbagetown
Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez