The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is taking over the city’s streets for ten days of acclaimed films, conversations and of course, free entertainment.
Not only will fans be able to catch their favourite celebrities walk the red carpet and see their corresponding films, they’ll also be able to enjoy lots of free activities and treats from several sponsored booths along TIFF’s Festival Street, located on King St. between Peter St. and University Ave. The 11-day celebration from Sept. 5 to 15 includes food, drinks, art, culture, and open-air screenings in David Pecaut Square.
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Here’s what you can check out for free:
TIFF’s Festival Street Art Market in Partnership with Toronto Film School
The city’s local film festivals and arts organizations will have booths sharing art exhibits, programming information, and more. This includes 11 of the city’s popular community film festivals and arts organizations, such as Toronto Film School, Inside Out Film Festival, REEL ASIAN Film Festival, imagineNATIVE, OCAD, and Luminato Festival. These booths are located on King St. and Simcoe St.
TIFF Scavenger Hunt (Sept. 6–8)
Attendees can enter a TIFF Scavenger Hunt where they can get a chance to win loads of prizes from movie tickets, TIFF merchandise and discount vouchers. The guidelines include finding eight landmarks around Festival Street, taking a picture of yourself in front of each landmark, and then showing off your photos to the team at the scavenger hunt tent. Afterwards, you can fill out a contest form to enter a draw to win one of over 30 prizes.
Pizza Nova
Stop by the Pizza Nova booth where they’ll be handing out fresh slices of pizza where you can grab a quick bite before heading out to catch a film. This booth is known to give out free slices every year to attendees of the festival.
Lavazza Festival Village Experience
Head to Lavazza’s immersive photo booth for a free sample of their Qualita Oro coffee and to enter its exclusive giveaways (while supplies last), where you can win a year’s supply of Lavazza coffee.
The Gold Room by Ferrero Rocher
The Ferrero Rocher Golden Lounge is offering fans the opportunity to relax in its fancy space as they enjoy a decadent Ferrero Rocher Bar.
BEYOND MEAT at TIFF
If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, you can go to the BEYOND MEAT booth for free samples of their New Beyond Steak, along with other delicious plant-based products like Beyond Beef & Beyond Sausage.
FLOW Hydration Set
Make sure to stay hydrated throughout the festival and grab some samples of Flow Hydration’s Mineral Spring Water and new Sparkling Mineral Water.
California x Brand USA: The Ultimate Playground
Don’t forget to capture the memories and take some selfies at California & Brand USA’s Hollywood-themed booth.
OVO x 1 LOVE T.O.
This pop-up will be hosting live entertainment sessions and its merchandise sales will go towards supporting the TIFF Every Story Fund and promoting community unity. 1 LOVE T.O is a brand with a mission to amplify voices in the city and aims to bridge the gaps between neighbourhoods, cultures and interests.
TTC Free Screening
The TTC has partnered with TIFF to present a free screening of a surprise TIFF festival title. All you need to do is show your PRESTO card or TTC employee I.D to attend the screening. The film is on Sept. 14 at 3 p.m at Roy Thomson Hall.
Free Movies in David Pecaut Square
Every night from Sept. 5 to 14, Cinema Park will be hosting free open-air screenings in David Pecaut Square at 10 PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own blankets, chairs and snacks.
Here’s the full schedule:
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story – September 5
Ghost – September 6
Gattaca – September 7
Arrival – September 8
Drumline – September 9
The Outsiders – September 10
Ghostbusters – September 11
Footloose – September 12
The Karate Kid – September 13
Pitch Perfect – September 14
