10 Free Things to Do in Toronto in September

August 29, 2018

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Summer is ending and work is starting, but the fun doesn’t have to end, because there are many free events in Toronto for September. Nuit Blanche is back with an all-night artscapade and the MOCA is finally opening. Festival Street overtakes King St. and the Roncy Polish Festival returns with polka and perogies.

  • Free events you don’t want to miss

    Summer is ending and work is starting, but the fun doesn’t have to end, because there are many free events in Toronto for September. Nuit Blanche is back with an all-night artscapade and the MOCA is finally opening. Festival Street overtakes King St. and the Roncy Polish Festival returns with polka and perogies.

    • Free events you don’t want to miss
      • September 6-9
        TIFF Festival Street
        King Street shuts down once again for a four day street party including free film screenings, food, installations and prime red carpet viewing.
        King Street West
      • September 8-9
         Cabbagetown Festival
        Historic Cabbagetown comes out for a big festival with an all-Canadian market, food from local vendors, activities and live performances.

        Cabbagetown

      • September 14-16
        Toronto Ukrainian Festival
        Ukrainian culture takes over Bloor Street with dancing, food, music and activities. If you haven’t tried real borscht or paska yet, this is the time.
        Bloor St. West
      • September 15-16
        Roncesvalles Polish Festival
        This yearly staple is back on Roncy with Polish cultural offerings of food, music, dance, entertainment — and a polka party.

        Roncesvalles Village

      • September 16
        Open Streets TO
        Parts of Yonge and Bloor go car-less for the day during the second instalment of Open Streets with wandering and activities in the street.

        Bloor and Yonge Street

      • September 22-23
         Beaches Festival
        There’s still time to hit the beach and this sand bash offers free admission, food and drinks, yoga, a 90s dance party and shopping.

        Woodbine Beach

      • September 22-23
        MOCA Grand Opening
        After an initial delay, the MOCA is finally ready to open up its newly revamped space. Tour through all five floors during this free, two-day celebration.

        MOCA

      • September 23

        The Word on the Street

        Lit nerds, rejoice! This big, all-day book and magazine festival is back with literature-based programming, vendors, author talks and activities.

        Harbourfront Centre

      • September 29-30
        Nuit Blanche
        Nuit Blanche returns with an all-night art event both downtown and in Scarborough, with installations, performances and a dumpling market.

        Multiple Venues

      • September 30
        Pedestrian Sundays
        Dance, drink, eat, shop, play oversized games or take a moment to meditate during this all-day pedestrian takeover of Kensington Market.

        Kensington Market

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