The top 12 free events in Toronto this week

Free events in Toronto this week give us concerts, markets, movies, park parties, street festivals, and beer gardens. It's never been easier to have fun without spending a dime.

Events you might want to check out:

Indie/Punk/Alternative Showcase (July 4 @ Horseshoe Tavern)
Free shows at the Horseshoe start at 9 p.m. with music from Nameless Friends, Heart Attack Kids, High Road Pilots and Lauren Spike.
The Bunz Flea Ep.4 (July 4 @ Gladstone Hotel)
This flea features an open trading zone, live music and comedy. Just bring stuff to trade so you don't need to whip out your wallet.
Movie Nights in the Park (July 5 - August 30 @ Kew Gardens and Ivan Forrest Gardens Park)
There's a free movie in the Beaches every Wednesday. This week's film is Uncle Buck and there's also free popcorn.
Free Flicks: Air Bud (July 5 @ Harbourfront Centre Concert Stage)
Watch a dog play basketball at this free, waterside movie that was filmed in B.C..
Indie Fridays (July 7 @ Yonge-Dundas Square)
Free music at Yonge-Dundas Square kicks off this week with Turbo Street Funk and Stay for Five Alarm Funk, an eight-piece band from Vancouver.
Beaches International Jazz Festival (July 7-30 @ The Beach)
This neighbourhood-wide jazz festival returns this week. It's one of the country's largest free jazz fests and it includes lots of music and a street festival.
Light up the Night (July 8 @ Fringe Club)
Now that Toronto's Fringe Festival has its very own outdoor entertainment venue with a beer garden, it's throwing parties. This is a dance party under the stars.
Maker Extravaganza (July 8 @ Toronto Reference Library)
The city's most creative people gather together to share their latest project and make things together at this free celebration of DIY culture and technology.
Salsa On St. Clair (July 8 @ St. Clair Avenue West)
Salsa On St. Clair is a celebration of the city's Latin culture with salsa music and dancing happening all along the street.
The Summer of Love Picnic (July 9 @ Trinity Bellwoods Park)
Celebrate the 1967 summer of love with musicians, dancers, artists, shamans, yogis, singers and drummers at this picnic.
The Maltese Falcon (July 9 @ Christie Pits Park)
Catch this classic film for free at sundown with an opening film starting just after 9 p.m. on the hill at Christie Pits. There'll be eats and treats too.
Full Moon Celebration (July 9 @ Cherry Beach)
Head to Cherry Beach for this bonfire gathering to celebrate the full moon. Bring a blanket, bug repellant and yourself for meditation starting at 9 p.m.

by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO