Another amazing weekend in Toronto is here! There are a ton of amazing events happening so keep reading to make sure that you don’t miss any of them. 

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Best Free Things to Do This July in Toronto

Best Things to Do This July in Toronto

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1. Mixto Festival 2025

Check out this free music and dance party happening at Trillium Park. This event will feature musical artists from Brazil, Colombia, France, Japan, Mexico, and Canada. You’ll also get to enjoy artisan markets, family programming, international street food, public saunas, and more. 

Where: Trillium Park (955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6K 3B9)

When: July 12th and 13th, 2025

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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2. Downtown Toronto Ribfest

Enjoy some of the best BBQ ribs at the Downtown Toronto Ribfest. Happening right in the heart of downtown at Sankofa Square, this is definitely not an event you want to miss. Get ready to indulge in perfectly cooked ribs from the best BBQ Ribbers around!

Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5B 2R8)

When: July 11th to 13th, 2025

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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3. Toronto Outdoor Art Fair

The Toronto Outdoor Art Fair is Canada’s largest and longest-running annual contemporary art fair. Check out this event to meet internationally acclaimed artists and enjoy their artwork. 

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

When: July 11th to 13th, 2025

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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4. Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour

Coldplay has one final concert in Toronto this weekend. This will definitely be an epic concert with iconic songs like Yellow and Viva La Vida.

Where: Rogers Stadium (105 Carl Hall Rd, North York, ON M3K 2C1)

When: July 12th, 2025

Price: Starting in the $400s

Category: Date/Friends

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5. ARC WORLD

This one-day festival is a celebration of Asian culture. Enjoy delicious food, vendors, talks, and more. And of course, their signature celebrity basketball game featuring Simu Liu and Jeremy Lin.

Where: Toronto Metropolitan University (341 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1S1)

When: July 12th, 2025

Price: $18.88

Category: Family-friendly

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6. WaterGun Fight 2025

Head to Berczy Park for an epic water fight! This event was a splash-tastic success last year and it’s sure to be a blast this year too. Everyone is welcome but make sure you read the guidelines on their website. 

Where: 35 Wellington St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1C6

When: July 12th, 2025 (1:30 pm - 3 pm)

Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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7. ImportFest

Calling all car lovers! Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of modified cars and trucks, cutting-edge aftermarket parts, and the latest automotive trends.

Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2W6)

When: July 12th, 2025

Price: Starting at $40

Category: Family-friendly

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8. BLOOM: Circus in the Garden

Enjoy an intimate and immersive aerial performance at Toronto Botanical Garden. Their all-new original show is packed with circus thrills, breakdancing ants, invasive species, and unexpected twists!

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

When: July 11th to 13th, 2025

Price: $45

Category: Family-friendly

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9. Beaches Jazz Festival

This festival began in 1989 and has blossomed into a month-long summer event. It is one of Canada’s largest free jazz festivals and highlights amazing jazz performers.

Where: The Beaches

When: July 4th to 27th, 2025
Price: Free

Category: Family-friendly

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10. Rosé Picnic

Toronto’s largest picnic is back! Get ready for the 7th annual Rosé Picnic. This highly anticipated event is packed with incredible food, curated cocktails, and unforgettable entertainment featuring top DJs, celebrity chefs, and renowned mixologists.

Where: Canadian Film Centre (2489 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M2L 1A8)

When: July 12th, 2025

Price: Starting at $67.95

Category: Date/Friends

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11. LSDR Grand Opening Weekend

Check out the official Grand Opening Weekend of LSD°R. This new Pilates and breathwork studio is celebrating with sponsored classes, brand activations, exclusive giveaways, and more! This is the perfect way to check out a new fitness studio and see what everyone’s been talking about. 

Where: 543 Richmond Street West. Unit B2, Toronto, ON M5V 0W9

When: July 11th to 13th, 2025

Price: Free and paid

Category: Friends

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Community Events

1. MLS: Toronto FC vs. Atlanta United FC

Catch Toronto FC in action as they take on Atlanta United FC at BMO Field. Come cheer on the home team and experience the excitement of live MLS soccer.

Where: BMO Field (170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: July 12th, 2025 (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)

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2. Dovercourt Sunday Social

Join the Salsa Bachata Social every Sunday from 6 PM to 11 PM at Dovercourt House (805 Dovercourt Rd., Toronto). Dance the night away in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere!

Where: Dovercourt Dance House (805 Dovercourt Rd., Toronto)

When: July 13th, 2025 (6:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

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3. Saints, Sinners, Lovers and Fools: 300 Years of Flemish Masterworks

Explore the revolutionary artistry of Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Hans Memling, and more in this large-scale exhibition featuring over 80 stunning works from the Southern Netherlands (now Flanders). Discover medieval, Renaissance, and baroque masterpieces that shaped art history and continue to resonate today.

Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen's Park Ave, Toronto ON)

When: Until November 30th, 2025 (10:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

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4. A Transit Through Time

Experience a powerful showcase of culture, history, and transformation at Union’s West Wing, in collaboration with MakeRoom Inc. This group exhibition features works by Destinie Adélakun, Pixel Heller, Segun Caezar, Heritier Bilaka, Rico Poku, and Camille Kiffin, exploring the connections between past and present through art.

Additionally, Jordan Sook’s solo exhibition, Nothing More Nothing Less, presents a striking collection of butterfly-themed works symbolizing metamorphosis and self-expression.

Where: Union Station (55 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3)

When: Until September 6th, 2025

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5. Immigrants disaster | STAND UP COMEDY SHOW!

A spicy comedy show featuring immigrant comedians sharing hilarious takes on life, culture, and struggles in Canada. Don’t miss it!

Where: Free Times Cafe (320 College Street Toronto, ON M5T 1S3)

When: July 13th, 2025

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6. Sunday SerVice: MANDIZ [Montreal] | Manzone & Strong | GEM | Nour

Put on your Sunday best, sip your tips, or ride that bender. Join us for a late check-out and reset your week at Wiggle Room at the Hospitality Industry Weekly Social.

Where: 772 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1V1

When: July 13th, 2025

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7. Standard Time x Community Wines Present ON THE WAY Festival

Standard Time × Community Wines present ON THE WAY, a sun-soaked day festival of electronic music at The Bentway. Party with us under The Gardiner bridge for ten straight hours of open air sonic mayhem with a stack of local + international heavies.

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

When: July 12th, 2025 (1:00 PM - 11:00 PM)

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8. SERATA x ICFF: Film, Food and Festa, July 12th!

SERATA - Toronto's Premier Italian Dance Party - is joining forces with the renowned Italian Contemporary Film Festival (ICFF), to bring you an immersive evening of Italian cinema, culinary delights and nightlife in Toronto’s historic Distillery District! The event starts with delicious food and drink during the Aperitivo from 6:30pm - 9pm. Then, at 9pm relax under the stars and turn your attention to the big screen for the feature film, “Gioco Pericoloso” (“Dangerous Game”) - the psychological thriller, starring Italian actress and singer, Elodie.  Next, at 11:00pm, get ready to dance the night away with SERATA inside of Illuminarium Toronto (in the Distillery District). This immersive, 360-degree video-projection environment will be filled with the latest hits from Italy, food samplings, prizes and fun activations.  It's an evening you don't want to miss!

Where: Toronto’s Distillery Historic District

When: July 12th, 2025

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9. Menagerie Market: Pop-Up at The Bentway

From handmade goods and vintage treasures to fashion, art, and small-batch treats, Menagerie Market is bringing together 100+ local artists, makers, and small businesses to The Bentway this weekend, 11 AM – 7 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.

Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd)

When: July 12th and 13th, 2025

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10. LOWERCASE LIVE

Fresh off the adrenaline of his June 27th show in Ottawa, Canadian-American artist LOWERCASE returns to Toronto to celebrate his birthday with a live performance at It’s Ok* Studios on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

Where: 468 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2B2

When: July 12th, 2025

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