Hip, hip, hooray! The weekend is nearly here and it's time to make some plans. There are so many free things to do in Toronto this weekend, allowing you to enjoy your time off without blowing your budget.
From summer festivals to yoga classes, the city features a range of free events and attractions for you to enjoy without worrying about the cost. Watch movies beneath the stars, grab some free slushies, and more.
Here are 13 free things to do in Toronto this weekend, June 21 to 23.
Listen to music in a garden
Price: Free
When: June 21 and 23, 2024
Address: 479 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Harbourfront Centre is bringing back Summer Music in the Garden on select dates until August 29.
The event features "18 free performances by JUNO Award-winning Canadian musicians" and you can enjoy some beautiful performances by the water.
Unwind with yoga
Price: Free, donations accepted
When: June 22, 2024, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Address: Eden Trattoria, Marine Parade Dr., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can enjoy the return of the warm weather with this relaxing yoga practice. You'll "gather by the waters of Lake Ontario, with the best view of the city as our backdrop" and "practice breathwork, meditation and yoga."
Don't forget a yoga mat and water bottle.
See a retro film
Price: Free
When: June 21 and 22, 2024, 7 p.m.
Address: Beffort Rd., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Grab your lawn chairs and head to a free outdoor movie this weekend. RUNWAY REELS is a two-night event in partnership with Drag Me To The Movies and Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival.
You can enjoy a movie beneath the stars for an enchanting night out.
The lineup includes Wayne's World on Friday and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Saturday.
Hang out with the Ghostbusters
Price: Free
When: June 22, 2024, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Who you gunna call? This weekend, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Canada is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Ghostbusters with a fun activation at Stackt Market.
You can enjoy free lime slushies and photo-ops with the Ontario Ghostbusters.
Stackt Market website
Enjoy a BluesFest
Price: Free
When: June 22, 2024, 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Address:850 Coxwell Ave., East York Civic Centre, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Toronto Blues Festival, presented by Toronto East Rotary, is taking place this Saturday. The event features free music and entertainment, a marketplace with food and shopping, face painting, arts and crafts, giant lawn games, a beverage terrace and more.
Celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day
Price: Free
When: June 21, 2024, 10 a.m.
Address: 81 Bay St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: You can head to the Matriarch Movement x lululemon event and celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day this Friday.
You can experience "an empowering meditation and movement (hatha vinyasa yoga) session," an "uplifting powwow dance workshop" and "community led sharing circles" as well as other performances and sessions.
Have fun at a summer festival
Price: Free
When: June 21 to 23, 2024
Address: Eglinton Ave. W, Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: The Fairbank Summerfest is returning and you can have fun all weekend long. The event is a "modern twist on a summer carnival extravaganza" and offers "a diverse culinary experience with food from around the world, alongside a sidewalk sale reminiscent of a bustling European Bazaar."
You can enjoy free admission, rides and entertainment, as well as free popcorn daily from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last.
Scrub your stresses away
Price: Free
When: June 22 and 23, 2024, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Address: 28 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: If you could use a stress release, you'll want to head to Vim's Scrub Rooms this weekend. Inspired by rage rooms, the experience lets you use "deep- cleaning Vim Cream to scrub your stresses out."
You'll find three immersive areas featuring "stains inspired by real-life, from make-up-stained mirrors in bathrooms to greasy grills at backyard barbecues."
You'll also receive free Vim Cream to so you can keep your BBQ clean this summer.
Stackt website
Go on a garden tour
Price: Free
When: June 22, 2024, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Why You Need To Go: Stop and smell the roses! The Lake Shore West Garden Tour is a "day long community building social event to visit private gardens in neighbourhoods of West Lakeshore."
The event is free to attend and you can explore a collection of unique gardens brimming with gorgeous blooms and other surprises.
You can find the garden locations by looking for yellow lawn signs outside each participating spot.
See an outdoor movie
Price: Free, donations accepted
When: Until June 25, 2024
Address: 100 Garrison Rd., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Get that popcorn ready. The Toronto Outdoor Picture Show is taking place at Fort York this week and you can watch some films beneath the stars.
This weekend's lineup includes Nope, Twister and Out of Sight, as well as some short films.
Food and boozy beverages are available to purchase onsite but you'll want to bring your own blankets and chairs.
Relax with meditation
Price: Free
When: June 23, 2024, 12:12 p.m.
Address: 160 Gerrard St. E. Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Taking place in the west side of Allan Gardens, this meditation session is a great way to relax and unwind before starting a new week.
You'll want to bring a meditation pillow, yoga mat, blanket or a folding chair.
Enjoy a free film
Price: Free
When: June 22, 2024, 7 p.m.
Address: 111 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Head to Cinema Soirée at Chefs Hall for free movie screenings of cult classics every Saturday. This month's theme is Westerns and you can enjoy the film Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid as well as free popcorn.
Get sweaty
Price: Free
When: June 22, 2024, 10 a.m.
Address: 8 Aggie Hogg Gardens Toronto, ON
Why You Need To Go: Grab your yoga mat! CF Shops at Don Mills has reintroduced its Fitness Series, featuring free fitness classes where you can get your sweat on.
These 45-minute sessions are held on Aggie Hogg in front of Roots.
Remember to bring your water bottle.
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
Rendering of 'The Gateway' installation at The Bentway skate trail.Courtesy of The Bentway
