Free events in Toronto sprout up alongside so many festivals and art exhibitions, it's easy to get out and enjoy the city, discover different neighbourhoods and local artists, and make the most of the warm weather.
Events you might want to check out:Contact Photography (May 1-31 @ Multiple Venues)
Back for another year is the Contact Photography Festival, showcasing works from hundreds of photographers at locations all over the city.
GradEx (May 3-6 @ OCAD University)
More than 900 young artists and designers are exhibiting their work at this four-day exhibition spread across buildings on campus.
Pampered Pooches T.O. (May 12 @ Liberty Tower Presentation Center)
Doggies and dog lovers can drop by for a day of infotainment, food, fashion, pet health, grooming and, of course, good ol' fashioned dog watching.
Toronto Comic Arts Festival (May 12-13 @ Toronto Reference Library)
In celebration of comics and graphic novels and their creators, this two-day exhibition and vendor fair features hundreds of comics creators from around the world.
Spring into Parkdale (May 12 @ Parkdale Village)
It's the sixth annual Parkdale Festival featuring a food night market, pop ups and more than 50 vendors.
Doors Open (May 26-27 @ Multiple Venues)
See inside more than 100 architecturally, historically, culturally and socially significant buildings across the city.
Pedestrian Sundays (May 27 - October 28 @ Kensington Market)
Celebrate the neighbourhood and enjoy the market car-free, featuring outdoor vendors, artists, musicians and performers.
Dundas West Fest (June 1-2 @ Dundas Street West)
Spanning two days, this street festival has grown to include two stages featuring, plus free dance and music lessons, poetry readings, acrobatics and yoga on the street.
Luminato (June 6-24 @ Various Venues)
Luminato is an arts and cultural festival that showcases art, music, dance, theatre, film and more at venues across the city. While many events are ticketed a lot are also free.
Nuit Rose (June 16 @ Church/Wellesley Village and West Queen West)
Just in time for Pride, Nuit Rose takes over two neighbourhoods to showcase LGBTQ artists and performers from all over the world.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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