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Having fun doesn't always mean having to break your wallet. There are a lot of fun events taking place in the city that are completely free. Here are 16 of the best things you can do in Toronto that are free in July that you need to take advantage of. 

Table of Contents:

1). Beaches Jazz Festival

2). Free Outdoor Movies

3). Edwards Summer Music Series

4). Bloor West StreetFest

5). Toronto International Brazilfest

6). Taste of Lawrence

7). OssFest

8). Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 

9). AfroFest

10). Union Summer presented by TD

11). Street Eats Market: Night Market

12). TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival

13). Water Gun Fight Toronto 2023 - Berczy Park

14). Pedestrian Sundays at Kensington Market

15). Festival of South Asia 

16). Summer Music in the Garden

1). Beaches Jazz Festival

The 35th annual Beaches Jazz Festival will be taking place in July and you don't want to miss it. From July 6th-30th, events like Sounds of Leslieville & Riverside, Salsa on the Beach, 90’s Night, Woodbine Park Main Stage, Streetfest, and Groovin’ in the Park will be taking place. There will be tons of music performances to be enjoyed, plus admissions are free! 

Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out. 

When: July 6th-30th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

2). Free Outdoor Movies

There are a lot of free outdoor movies taking place in Toronto this month. Toronto Outdoor Picture Show, Movies Under the Stars, Movies at Sorauren Park Town Square, Films on Shortt, and more are offering free outdoor movies.

3). Edwards Summer Music Series

The Toronto Botanical Garden will be hosting 8 free outdoor concerts that will be taking place this summer. The Edwards Summer Music Series will showcase contemporary Canadian talent in the beautiful garden. The concerts take place Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August in the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. 

Where: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto M3C 1P2)

When: Until August 31st, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

4). Bloor West StreetFest

Head over to Bloor West StreetFest for a day filled with fun. This large outdoor family-focused festival will feature children’s midway rides, live music and entertainment, games, food, the West Toronto Artist Market, and more. This event is free to the public. 

Where: Bloor St West between Runnymede Rd and Jane St.

When: July 15th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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5). Toronto International Brazilfest

Toronto International Brazilfest is back for its 20th-anniversary celebration! Get to experience the culture, food, and music of Brazil. From July 22nd to 23rd, prepare for a weekend of fun festivities. 

Where: Earlscourt Park (1595 St. Clair Ave W)

When: July 22nd-23rd, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

6). Taste of Lawrence

Taste of Lawrence is a 3-day food, music, and cultural festival. This event will feature over 130 street vendors, kid workshops, rides, live entertainment, music, games, and more. 

Where: Lawrence Avenue East, Warden Avenue & Birchmount Road, Scarborough

When: July 7th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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7). OssFest

Get to take over the Ossington Strip between Dundas St W and Queen St W. This street festival will feature artisans showcasing their goods, music, entertainment programming, and more. Plus, this event is also dog-friendly. 

Where: Ossington Strip between Dundas St W and Queen St W

When: July 22nd, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

8). Toronto Outdoor Art Fair 

If you're a huge art lover, then you don't want to miss this annual art fair taking place in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair (TOAF) is back this summer at Nathan Phillips Square! The fair showcases emerging and established visual artists, installations, guided tours, kids programs, live painting, dance, and food and drink experiences. 

Where: Nathan Phillips Square

When: July 7th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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9). AfroFest

Afrofest is celebrating its 35th year and is the largest African Music Festival in North America that is completely free! This 3-day festival will feature over 55 performances from different genres like Afrobeat, Afropop, Amapiano, Soukous, Makossa, Rai, Reggae, Rumba etc.

Where: Woodbine Park

When: July 8th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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10). Union Summer presented by TD

Head over to Union Summer for some delicious food and drinks in the city. Plus, there will be special events taking place throughout the month, like films, music and great performances, right in the heart of the city.

Where: Union (65 Front Street West)

When: Until August 27th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

11). Street Eats Market: Night Market

If you're a huge foodie, then head over to the Street Eats Market: Night Market at Mel Lastman Square. There will be amazing street food, arcade games, dance battles, and live music, and of course, admission is free.

Where: Mel Lastman Square

When: July 14th-16th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information. 

12). TD Salsa on St. Clair Street Festival

Toronto will be transformed into a fun fiesta this summer! The festival will feature over 350 performers, delicious food and treats, salsa dance parties, art exhibitions, free Latin dance lessons at various schools across the city, and the exciting La Fiesta Parade!

Where: St. Clair Ave West – between Winona Rd and Christie St

When: July 8th-9th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly 

Click here for more information.

13). Water Gun Fight Toronto 2023 - Berczy Park

Want the perfect way to cool off this summer? Head over to Berczy Park for an epic water gunfight. This event is something that you need to try in the city. 

Where: Berczy Park

When: July 15th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Friends

Click here for more information.

14). Pedestrian Sundays at Kensington Market

Pedestrian Sundays are back at Kensington Market this month. Get to walk around and explore what Kensington Market has to offer. With an atmosphere filled with music, art, and tasty food, you’re in for an awesome time! 

Where: Kensington Market

When: July 30th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

15). Festival of South Asia 

Head over to Gerrard India Bazaar for the 21st TD Festival of South Asia! There will be amazing food, drinks, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and more. 

Where: Gerrard Street E., Glenside Ave. to Coxwell Ave.

When: July 29th-30th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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16). Summer Music in the Garden

Get to enjoy a live and intimate music performance by the waterfront that is free for the public to enjoy. The concerts will showcase talented Canadian musicians, internationally acclaimed artists, and a variety of different music genres. The concerts take place on most Thursdays at 7 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

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

When: Until August 27th, 2023

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

Click here for more information.

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