As summer comes to an end and fall starts, Toronto will be buzzing with exciting events. Check out all of these free things to do happening in September.

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1. Taste of the Kingsway 

South Etobicoke’s biggest street festival is back this weekend! Presented by Mantella Corporation, the Taste of the Kingsway is a vibrant three-day celebration packed with delicious food, family-friendly entertainment, exciting attractions, live performances, and so much more. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for this fun weekend event.

Where: Bloor Street West between Montgomery Rd and Prince Edward Dr

When: September 5th-7th, 2025

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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2. Toronto Garlic Festival

This unique festival returns to Toronto for its 14th year. Visitors can stock up on their winter supply of Ontario-grown garlic, enjoy delicious food, watch a vampire costume contest, and so much more!

Where: Spadina Road from Davenport to Dupont

When: September 28th, 2025 (10 am to 5 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website. 

3. TIFF Street Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival is back, bringing some of the biggest names in cinema to the city. Make sure you check out the free street festival featuring fun activations, freebies, and lots of star studded red carpets.

Where: King St W

When: September 4th to 7th, 2025

Price: Free

Category: Date/Friends

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4. VegTO

Canada's largest free-to-attend vegan festival is back! It’s a celebration of all things plant-based. Expect delicious food, local vendors, and inspiring talks.

Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3)

When: September 20th and 21st, 2025

Price: Free entry

Category: Family-friendly

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5. The Word On The Street's 36th Annual Festival

Toronto’s beloved literary festival returns to celebrate books, writers, and readers with panels, signings, and plenty of inspiration.

Where: David Pecaut Square (215 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G2)

When: September 27th to 28th, 2025

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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6. Smoke-A-Palooza

Don’t miss this crazy celebration of poutine! This event is hosted by Some’s Poutinerie and it features live music, a poutine eating competition, free poutine, and more!

Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON, M5B 2R8)

When: September 6th, 2025 (11 am to 11 pm)

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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7. Toronto Flower Market

Toronto Flower Market returns this month! Check it out to celebrate and support Ontario grown flowers & plants, as well as connect with growers and florists.

Where: 1001 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1H1

When: September 13th, 2025 (10 am - 3 pm)

Price: Free entry

Category: Date/Friends

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8. ROM Third Tuesday Nights Free

Did you know that the Museum is free for everyone on the third Tuesday night of each month. Tickets are released 2 weeks prior to the event, and walk-ins are not available. Don’t miss this opportunity to see amazing exhibits for free!

Where: 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6

When: September 16th, 2025

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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9. Maha Onam

Maha Onam is North America’s biggest Onam celebration! Enjoy a traditional orchestra, dancing, and more.

Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas Street East, Toronto, ON, M5B 2R8)

When: September 7th, 2025 (11 am to 11 pm)

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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10. AGO First Wednesday Night Free

If you’ve always wanted to visit the Art Gallery of Ontario, this is the perfect event for you! Admission to the AGO is free the first Wednesday night of each month, between 6–9 pm. Make sure you book your free General Admission tickets online in advance to ensure entry. 

Where: 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4

When: September 3rd, 2025 (6 pm - 9 pm)

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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11. Roncesvalles Polish Festival

Come celebrate Roncesvalles Village, and the unique heritage of this neighbourhood, at Roncesvalles Polish Festival. Expect Polka, pierogies, local artists, musicians, and more!

Where: Roncesvalles Village

When: September 13th and 14th, 2025

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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12. Trinbago Toronto Festival

This festival aims to inspire Trinbagonians and both old and new friends to “come home” for an authentic Trinidad and Tobago experience.

Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3)

When: September 5th to 7th, 2025

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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13. TSO Open House & Free Concert

Discover the thrill of the symphony at the TSO Open House & Free Concert! Enjoy interactive fun, test-drive instruments, experience live performances, and more. Admission is free but tickets are required.

Where: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5)

When: September 20th, 2025 

Price: Free (tickets required)

Category: Family-friendly

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14. The Queen West Art Crawl

This annual outdoor art exhibition will feature over 100 of Canada's most innovative established and emerging artists. There will also be music, dance, a kid zone, and more!

Where: Trinity Bellwoods Park (790 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1G3)

When: September 20th to 21st, 2025

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for the website.

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