The top 16 free events in Toronto this week

Movie screenings on the water are among the free events happening in Toronto this week. You can also join the big festival in Chinatown or do yoga on a rooftop to just relax. 

Events you might want to check out:

Fireside Tales Outdoor Storytelling Show (August 15 @ Dufferin Grove Park)
The coziest outdoor storytelling show in the city happens around a fire in this west side park. Bring blankets, snacks, friends and be prepared to be entertained.
Mean Girls (August 16 @ Kew Gardens)
See this free outdoor screening of the cult classic. Get there early for Mean Girls trivia and popcorn.
Hidden Figures (August 16 @ Regent Park )
Don't miss this screening of Oscar favourite, and must-see movie Hidden Figures under the stars, for free in the big park. This is the final film of the season.
Rooftop Yoga (August 16 @ Miles Nadal JCC)
Rooftops aren't all about patios and cocktails, they're also great spaces for yoga. Especially when it's free, along with a DJ and smoothies afterward.
Sail-In Cinema (August 17-19 @ Sugar Beach)
Toronto’s only outdoor floating film event returns. Mainlanders can enjoy the movie from the beach and boaters can watch from the harbour.
NoNeon Street Party (August 18 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
NoNeon is a summer dance party in the centre of the city. There's a boozy area, but mostly there are dance music sets from Wuki, Matroda, Hunter Siegel, Rainer + Grimm and Riggadale.
Slingshot Hip Hop (August 18 @ Christie Pits Park )
A free screening of Slingshot Hip Hop is preceded by a party including music, souk and food trucks (those aren't free).
Beats, Breaks and Culture (August 18-20 @ Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage)
Check out the next wave of Canadian talent starting new movements in hip hop and dance music, featuring free shows from artists like Austra, Dead Obies and Rae Spoon.
Waterfront Arcade (August 18 @ Sherbourne Common)
Waterfront Arcade is an interactive installation where video games from Toronto-based artists will be projected on a giant screen for audience members to watch and play.
Cityfest (August 19 @ Canoe Landing Park)
This is an all-day celebration of local music, art and community at Canoe Landing Park. There will be free games and activities hosted all day.
Figment Toronto (August 19 @ Dufferin Grove Park)
Toronto's annual participatory art festival encourages folks to feel like a kid again and interact with larger-than-life art installations.
Chinatown Festival (August 19 @ West side of Spadina Avenue)
Last year, about 200,000 people took over Spadina during this two-day street party celebrating Toronto's Chinese culture.
India Day Festival and Grand Parade (August 20 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
This is a colourful day of celebration, music, arts, cultural programming and a parade.
Open Streets Toronto (August 20 - September 17 @ Along Bloor and Yonge Streets)
Cars are kicked off Bloor and Yonge streets to create paved parks and celebrate the joy of walking through the city.
Harajuku Walk (August 20 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park)
The second annual Harajuku walk and picnic invites folks to dress to impress and show your love for J Fashion.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO