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Toronto is buzzing with things to do this week, with plenty of exciting ways to make the most of the final days of August. From free activities and cultural experiences to entertainment, food, and fun outings, there’s something for every kind of plan. Whether you’re exploring solo, with friends, family, or on a date, here are some of the best ways to spend your week in the city.
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1. FAN EXPO Canada
Toronto’s massive four-day celebration of comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming and pop culture returns with celebrity guests, cosplay, panels, shopping and more.
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre (255 Front St W)
When: August 27th - 30th, 2026
Price: Pass options vary
Category: Family-friendly
2. CNE
Toronto’s iconic end-of-summer fair returns with midway rides, wild foods, live concerts, shopping, performances, exhibits, games and more.
Where: Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Blvd)
When: August 21st - September 7th, 2026
Price: Starting at $25
Category: Family-friendly
3. Iron Maiden: Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026
Iron Maiden is bringing their legendary Run For Your Lives World Tour to Toronto, featuring special guest Megadeth for a night of heavy metal classics and fan favourites.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St)
When: August 29th - 30th, 2026 (7:15 PM)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Date-Friends
4. Toronto Blue Jays Games
The Toronto Blue Jays return to Rogers Centre for five home games, taking on the Kansas City Royals and Seattle Mariners, with themed nights, $1 hot dogs and a special Buck Martinez bobblehead giveaway.
Where: Rogers Centre (1 Blue Jays Way)
When: August 25th - 29th, 2026
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Family-friendly
5. Trinbago Toronto Festival
Canada’s largest celebration of Trinidad & Tobago culture returns with live music, Caribbean food, dance, performances, and arts.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W)
When: August 28th - 30th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
6. Sean Paul x Farruko
Sean Paul and Farruko are coming to Toronto for a huge summer concert, bringing dancehall, reggae and Latin hits to the waterfront stage.
Where: RBC Amphitheatre (909 Lake Shore Blvd W)
When: August 28th, 2026 (6 PM)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Date-Friends
7. Toronto TAIWANfest
A three-day cultural festival takes over Toronto’s waterfront with live performances, films, talks, exhibitions, workshops, and an artist market, celebrating Taiwan’s connections with Canada and the world.
Where: Harbourfront Centre (235 Queens Quay W)
When: August 28th - 30th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
8. First Class Fest
Toronto’s underground rap and R&B festival First Class Fest is taking over The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium with two days of performances from some of the hottest rising artists in the scene.
Where: The Bowl at Sobeys Stadium (1 Shoreham Drive, North York)
When: August 28th - 29th, 2026
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Date-Friends
9. Thai Festival Toronto 2026
A massive cultural festival is taking over downtown Toronto with 40+ Thai food vendors, traditional performances, Thai pop, DJs, local businesses, cooking demos, spicy challenges and more.
Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St E)
When: August 29th - 30th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
10. Toronto FC vs. New York City FC
Toronto FC takes on New York City FC at BMO Field during the CNE, and match ticket holders also receive FREE admission to the CNE.
Where: BMO Field (170 Princes' Blvd)
When: Saturday, August 29th, 2026 (7:30 PM)
Price: Refer to Ticketmaster
Category: Family-friendly
11. FREE Downy Scent Booster Samples
Union Station is giving out FREE samples of Downy Unlimited No. 26 scent booster beads, featuring a premium fragrance blend of rose, honey and oakmoss.
Where: Union Station (Foodie Aisle, next to MINISO)
When: August 24th - 26th, 2026 (7:30 AM - 6:30 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
12. Toronto’s Best $5 Snack
Bring your best store-bought snack combo for $5 or less and compete to have it crowned Toronto’s Best $5 Snack. Everyone can vote, and you can also just show up to hang out and check out the entries.
Where: Simcoe Park (240 Front St W)
When: August 24th, 2026 (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
13. Wattpad’s 20th Anniversary Pop-Up
Wattpad is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a special pop-up featuring giveaways, photo opportunities, nostalgic Wattpad experiences and more.
Where: CF Toronto Eaton Centre (Level 2 near Aritzia)
When: August 27th - 30th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
14. Rang De Bharat Festival
An all-day celebration of Indian culture is coming to Mississauga with live music, classical and folk dance, dhol performances, Garba, food, shopping and more.
Where: 855 Winchester Drive, Mississauga
When: August 29th, 2026 (12 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
15. Fitness in the Square
An outdoor fitness session is taking over Sankofa Square, combining movement, mindfulness, and community care for an after-work reset.
Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St E)
When: August 26th, 2026 (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
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