10 free things to do in Toronto this spring

Free things to do in Toronto this spring include major film and art festivals, Doors Open, and the first Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market. It's time to get out your spring kicks, wrangle your friends and have fun again... without spending a dime. 

Events you might want to check out:

National Canadian Film Day (April 19 @ Various locations)
National Canadian Film Day 150 is a massive one-day, coast-to-coast celebration of Canadian cinema with free screenings all over the city.
Contact Photography Festival (April 28 - May 31 @ Various locations)
Throughout the month of May, Contact takes over the city with more than 200 photography exhibitions and events all across Toronto.
Grad Ex (May 3-7 @ OCAD University)
More than 900 promising young artists and designers are exhibiting at this five-day event spread across three OCAD buildings.
Jane's Walk 2017 (May 5-7 @ Jane's Walk)
Take a free, community-led walking tour inspired by Jane Jacobs to explore Toronto with new friends and neighbours.
Toronto Comic Arts Festival (May 13 @ Toronto)
The two-day Toronto Comics Arts Festival is a wonderful weekend of comic artists, vendors, discussions and meet-and-greets.
Doors Open 2017 (May 27 @ Various locations)
Ever wanted the keys to the city? That's what you basically get during Doors Open on May 27 and 28, which gives you access to loads of typically unseen Toronto buildings.
Pedestrian Sundays (May 28 @ Kensington Market)
Cars are given the boot for streets filled with food, performers, dancers, music, vendors and hundreds of happy people on the first PS Kensington of the season.
Dundas West Fest (June 3 @ Dundas Street West)
This is one of the city's coolest neighbourhood street festivals featuring local restaurants, vendors, coffee shops, antiques and a couple small stages. 
Open Tuning 2017 (June 10 @ Seaton Village)
Musicians from all genres are invited to perform on porches and in parks, alleyways, garages and on street corners from 2 to10 p.m.
Luminato 2017 (June 14-25 @ Various locations)
Find music, photography, film, performances, and so much more in venues across the city. Numerous installations throughout the festival are free.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO