Festival season has finally started in Toronto! So that means there are plenty of incredible free events taking place that you won't want to miss. This June there will be a plethora of free events to enjoy with your friends. For example, there will be free music concerts, a huge parade, movies under the stars, and several block parties! To make sure you have the best June ever, without needing to spend any money, here are 15 free things to do in Toronto: International Dragon Boat Race Festival View this post on Instagram Welcome to day two of the Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival. We're starting with the 200m event! Some of the winners of the Junior Division at the Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival. #todragonboat #torontoevent #dragonboat #boat #torontoisland #dragonboatrace #paddlestrong #celebratediversity #dragonstravel #yeehongdragons #dragonstravel #regatta #lovetoronto #the6ix A post shared by TIDBRF (@todragonboat) on Jun 19, 2016 at 7:43am PDT What: Cheer on the teams participating in the 31st Toronto International Dragon Boat Race. Throughout the two day festival, there will also be a variety of performers to keep you entertained, along with artisans selling goods. When: June 15 - 16, 2019 Where: Toronto Centre Island More info. CosmoFest View this post on Instagram My happy place. Well, Sloan...definitely not the Phoenix. #toronto #slooooan A post shared by Carrie Musgrave (@delineated) on Dec 1, 2018 at 6:36pm PST What: You won't want to miss the 5th year of CosmoFEST. Some of the free concerts include Sloan, Finger Eleven, Chilliwack and Terra Lightfoot. There also will be a beer garden and plenty of food trucks too. When: June 1, 2019 Where: 10 Via Renzo Dr More info. TD Toronto Jazz Festival View this post on Instagram #youshouldbehere. Great crowds on another gorgeous evening in Yorkville! Everyone is out enjoying the sound of the Carn Davidson 9!😃🎶 . 📍OLG Stage on Hazelton Ave. . #carndavidson9 #tojazzfest2018 #tdmusic A post shared by TD Toronto Jazz Festival (@torontojazzfest) on Jun 28, 2018 at 5:14pm PDT What: The TD Toronto Jazz Festival will have over 175 free concerts over 10 days. When: June 21 - 30, 2019 Where: Various locations More info. Pride Toronto View this post on Instagram Toronto Pride Parade 🏳️🌈 🎉- - June 2019 will see Toronto's 3rd annual Pride Month, culminating with its 38th Pride Parade 💕- - It is one of the largest Pride events in the world, and it looks perfect 😍- - Thanks sent to Neal Jennings for this wonderful shot that was found on Pinterest 😊 A post shared by Pride Universe (@pride_universe) on Feb 28, 2019 at 11:49am PST What: You don't want to miss the massive parade at Pride Toronto; it is one of the largest in North America! There will be thousands of people marching to promote equal rights and representation of every person of any sexual and gender identities. When: June 21 - 23, 2019 Where: From the corner of Church St and Bloor St to Yonge-Dundas Square More info. Christie Pits Film Festival View this post on Instagram #TBT to a fabulous summer at Christie Pits Film Festival! Our signature series is nominated for Best Community Festival in @nowtoronto’s #nowreaderschoice! Voting closes Friday at noon so please cast your vote! 🙏 . Link in bio. . #CPFF18 #TOPS18 #Toronto #the6ix A post shared by Toronto Outdoor Picture Show (@topictureshow) on Sep 20, 2018 at 6:26am PDT What: Watch free movies under the stars. Make sure to bring a blanket to sit on, and to arrive before sundown to get a good spot. The film will start at 9:15 pm. When: June 30 - August 25, 2019 Where: Christie Pits Park, 750 Bloor St W More info. Burger Mania View this post on Instagram The Sixxy Cow | Six patties, six cheese, triple bacon 📆 #BurgerMania May 31 - June 2 🍔: @holychuckburgers A post shared by BurgerMania (@burgermaniato) on May 5, 2019 at 8:17am PDT What: If you love a good burger, you'll want to check out Burger Mania. Entry to the festival is free, but you will have to pay for any burgers you want to try. Also, at the event, there will live music to enjoy. When: June 1 - 2, 2019 Where: Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E More info. NXNE Festival View this post on Instagram #tbt Billy Talent killing it at Yonge Dundas Square in 2013. Billy Talent first played NXNE in the 90s as PEZ -- and made some noise. Ben Kowalewicz checks out the crowd. Thanks to Bowman for the pic. #tbt #nxne #musiccity #toronto #billytalent #benkowalewicz #yongestreet #yongedundassquare #northby A post shared by NXNE Festival and Conference (@nxne) on Sep 21, 2017 at 4:26pm PDT What: NXNE is a huge music and gaming festival with more than two blocks of free live music, comedy, and eSports gameplay. When: June 7 - 16, 2019 Where: Yonge Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St E More info. Taste Of Little Italy View this post on Instagram My attempt at a healthy lifestyle 🤙🏽🍉 A post shared by -caro- (@car0ball) on Jun 18, 2018 at 4:09am PDT What: Enjoy some delicious food at The Taste Of Little Italy. At the festival, restaurants and street vendors will be giving free food samples. There will also be live music and carnival rides to enjoy. When: June 14 – 16, 2019 Where: College Street (from Bathurst St. to Shaw St) More info. Dundas West Fest View this post on Instagram #Repost @tsa_art (@get_repost) ・・・ #Throwback to @DundasWestFest 2014! Pop-by our booth this #SATURDAY for the #dundaswest #festival 2017 & enjoy some #fun in the sun. #yyz #torontoevents #neighborhood #streetfestival #tbt #spring #weekendplans #toronto A post shared by Dundas West Fest (@dundaswestfest) on Jun 1, 2017 at 3:32pm PDT What: Dundas West Fest takes place over 12 city blocks where there will be live music concerts, free music lessons, poetry readings, art exhibitions, and 200 vendors selling a variety of goods. When: June 7 - 8, 2019 Where: Dundas St. W More info. The Mac And Cheese Festival View this post on Instagram What a great turn out! #themacandcheesefestival #macandcheese #miltonon A post shared by The Mac and Cheese Festival (@themacandcheesefestival) on Jun 10, 2018 at 10:58am PDT What: If you love mac and cheese, you need to check out this festival where there will be tons of vendors selling mouthwatering mac and cheese dishes. Entry to the festival is free, but you need to pay for anything you want to try. When: June 7 - 9, 2019 Where: Roundhouse Park, 255 Bremner Blvd More info. Kensington Market Pedestrian Sundays View this post on Instagram Danced in the streets of Toronto. 10/10 would recommend. A post shared by AnnMarie Sykes (@annmariesykes) on May 27, 2018 at 6:14pm PDT What: Pedestrian Sundays take place on the last Sunday of the month. The event showcases the local businesses who will have booths, and there will be plenty of performers and musicians to keep you entertained too. When: June 30, 2019 Where: Kensington Market More info. Riverdale Art Walk View this post on Instagram The 20th annual, juried, outdoor, fine-art-only show, the #RiverdaleArtWalk is almost over. It takes place each year in June with several artists from around Canada that gather under white tents to share their work with fellow Toronto art lovers. Thanks to @artistsnetworktoronto for hosting and organizing, it’s always a big success. This year marks the 20th anniversary so go take a stroll through the grassy aisles in #JimmieSimpsonPark on #QueenStreetEast and awe at all the breathtaking art, browse the displays, meet new people, see old friends and join all the fun! A post shared by TorontoArtWalks (@torontoartwalks) on Jun 3, 2018 at 11:07am PDT What: Explore the outdoor art show where 170 artists will be showcasing their art. When: June 1 - 2, 2019 Where: Jimmie Simpson Park, 872 Queen St E More info. TD Union Summer View this post on Instagram #UnionSummer is officially underway and we have already seen such great style including these girls who were so excited to take a picture with the # sign 🤗 Tag #UnionStreetStyle for a chance to be featured on our feed! A post shared by Union Station (@torontounion) on Jul 9, 2018 at 6:49am PDT What: Throughout the summer TD Union Summer will be hosting a variety of free activities in the afternoons and evening, such as free movie screenings and live concerts. When: May 31 - August 3, 2019 Where: 65 Front Street W More info. Yoga At The Bentway View this post on Instagram A throw back because i injured my foot and i haven't been able to do yoga for a week😢😢😫 Ps. Also i want attention . A post shared by 𝓜𝓸𝓷𝓲𝓺𝓾𝓮 (@legz2runway) on May 15, 2019 at 3:08pm PDT What: Enjoy free weekly yoga classes lead by Tribe Fitness on Sundays from 7 to 8 pm. When: June 16, 23, and 30, 2019 Where: The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd More info. Great Canadian Greek Festival View this post on Instagram Paradosi HDC took part in a Zorba with the Mayor of Toronto as a kick off to the Great Canadian Greek Festival. Paradosi HDC and other fellow dance groups will be sharing a stage at the gcgfest this June 14-16 at the Better Living Centre! #gcgfest #paradosihdc #paradosi #tradition #dance #summerfest #weekendshow #culture #getready #exhibitionplacetoronto #summer2019 #zorba #flashmob #nathanphillipssquare #festivalseason A post shared by Paradosi HDC (@paradosihdc) on May 15, 2019 at 3:27pm PDT What: You won't want to miss The Great Canadian Greek Festival. There will be complimentary food tastings, over 400 performers, free dance lessons, 50 vendors, and traditional cooking demonstrations to enjoy. When: June 14 - 16, 2019 Where: Exhibition Place, 100 Princes' Blvd More info.