It's an exciting week in the city. From pop-ups to concerts to free events and more, here are 10 of the best things to do in Toronto this week that you need to mark on your calendars.

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1. International Friendly: Canada vs. Panama

Catch the Canada soccer team live in action. Canada will go up against Panama in an international friendly on Tuesday and you don’t want to miss it. 

Where: BMO Field (170 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3)

When: October 15th, 2024 (Starts at 7:30 pm)

Price: Prices start from $30s

Category: Family-friendly

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2. Justin Timberlake The Forget Tomorrow World Tour

Head over to Scotiabank Arena for Justin Timberlake's The Forget Tomorrow World Tour concert. Justin Timberlake will be performing twice this week, so make sure to get your tickets.

Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2)

When: October 17th-18th, 2024 (Starts at 7:30 pm)

Price: Prices start from $100s

Category: Date/Friends

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3. Black Lagoon Pop-Up

Head over to Bar Mordecai for the Black Lagoon Pop-Up this week. This is an immersive Halloween experience that is filled with creepy-themed cocktails, spooky decor, and more. 

Where: Bar Mordecai (1272 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M6J 1X7)

When: October 16th-31st, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Date/Friends

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4. BooFest

BooFest is a family-friendly Halloween event and it returns this week. This event will feature haunted houses, carnival games, treats, rides and more.

Where: Assembly Park (80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, L4K 5C3)

When: October 19th-20th & 26th-27th, 2024 (10 am - 5 pm)

Price: $5 admission

Category: Family-friendly 

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5. Danny Ocean

Catch Danny Ocean live at Rebel this week. Dance and groove alongside his greatest beats!

Where: Rebel (11 Polson St First Floor, Toronto, ON M5A 1A4)

When: October 18th, 2024 (Starts at 7 pm)

Price: Prices start from $50s

Category: Date/Friends

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6. Hellbar: Toronto’s Most Diabolical Halloween Pop-Up Bar

Offworld Bar is transformed into a Hellbar this month. Enjoy spooky drinks and experience Toronto’s most diabolical Halloween pop-up this week. Plus, they will also have special events like Tarot Tuesdays, horror movie screenings, cocktail classes, raves, and more!

Where: Offworld Bar (739 Queen St West, 2nd Floor, Toronto, ON M6J 1G1)

When: Until October 31st, 2024

Price: Free admission 

Category: Date/Friends

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7. North York Diwali Fest

Check out the North York Diwali Fest this week! Experience the festival of lights, enjoy delicious food, live music, dance performances, and catch the stunning light displays.

Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M2N 5V7)

When: October 19th-20th, 2024 (Starts at 11 am)

Price: Free admission 

Category: Family-friendly

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8. Halloween at the Village 

Get into the Halloween spirit at the Black Creek Pioneer Village. This event includes trick-or-treating, a petrifying puppet show, Halloween crafts, creepy carnival games, and more. 

Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village (1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3)

When: October 19th-20th & 26th-27th, 2024 (11 am - 4 pm)

Price: Prices start from $19.80 + HST

Category: Family-friendly 

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9. Toronto Turkey Trot

The Toronto Turkey Trot is happening on Thanksgiving Day. Join for the 5K Run/Walk or Kid's 1K Run. 

Where: Cherry Beach Park (1 Cherry St, Toronto, ON M5A 0B7)

When: October 14th, 2024 (Starts at 10 am)

Price: Prices start from $30

Category: Family-friendly

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10. Clearance Warehouse Sale

The Clearance Warehouse Sale starts on October 17th! Take advantage of discounts of 30%-90% off on houseware, bedding, bakeware, gardening, kitchen appliances, health & beauty, accessories, and so much more! 

Where: Various locations, click here to find out. 

When: Starts October 17th, 2024

Price: Free admission

Category: Family-friendly

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Community Events

1. Wild Cats at ROM

Step into the amazing world of cats, from wild tigers to cuddly pets and more at this cool exhibition. Check out cool stuff like mounted animals, interactive displays, and cultural items. You'll see how beautiful and diverse cats are, and why it's important to protect them.

Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen's Park Ave, Toronto ON)

When: October 20th, 2024 (10:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

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2. Swing Dance Tuesdays at DROM Taberna

Join every Tuesday at Drom Taberna for swing dance nights featuring swing dance lessons and a live band. Tables will be cleared to create plenty of space for your moves!

Where: Drom Taberna (458 Queen St. W)

When: October 15th, 2024 (8:00 PM – 1:00 AM)

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3. Nickel 9 Distillery Cocktail Classes

Nickel 9 Distillery in Toronto's Junction district hosts Cocktail Classes for anyone looking to learn the ropes of mixology. These classes are open to all, whether it's for a family night out, hanging with friends, or a team-building activity. In these sessions, attendees will get hands-on experience in crafting three different cocktails using fresh ingredients and the distillery's own products.

Where: Nickel 9 Distillery (90 Cawthra Ave Unit 100)

When: October 17th, 2024 (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM)

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5. My Name is Lucy Barton

Don't miss the Canadian Stage Production of the best-selling novel coming to life on stage. Join Lucy Barton as she reconnects with her mother after years apart. Starring Canadian actor Maev Beaty and directed by Jackie Maxwell, this one-woman show brings Elizabeth Strout's beloved story to the stage with gripping authenticity.

Where: Bluma Appel Theatre (27 Front Street E.)

When: October 18th, 2024 (8:00 PM – 9:30 PM)

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6. Toronto Maple Leafs vs Los Angeles Kings

Catch the Toronto Maple Leafs in action against the Los Angeles Kings! Expect an exciting game filled with dynamic plays and fierce competition.

Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto

When: October 16th, 2024 (7:30 PM)

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7. Par-tee Pong, Toronto’s newest entertainment destination

The MRG Group, the leading Canadian entertainment company known for the iconic mini-golf bar Par-Tee Putt, is launching Toronto's first Par-Tee Pong at 26 Duncan Street, opening on October 18, 2024. The venue will feature over 10 ping-pong tables, private spaces, and a full menu with signature drinks in a lively atmosphere.

Par-Tee Pong combines nightlife, sport, and vibrant fun, ideal for corporate events and memorable nights out. Table bookings start on October 2, 2024, via parteepong.com, with a sweepstakes contest for priority access and a prize for Canadian residents. Operating hours are 3PM to 11PM ET Sunday-Thursday and 3PM to 1AM ET Friday-Saturday.

Where: 26 Duncan Street

When: Opening October 18th, 2024

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8. Give Thanks at 1 Kitchen

Enjoy a delicious set dinner menu from Friday through to Thanksgiving Monday, with ingredients sourced sustainably and thoughtfully from less than 100km away. The menu includes items like Bacon & Brie Dip, Baby Kale & Asparagus Salad and Thanksgiving Turkey with Honeynut Squash Purée

Where: 1 Kitchen Toronto (550 Wellington St West, Toronto, ON)

When: October 11th to October 15th, 2024 (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM)

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9. Drunk Elephant pop-up

Head to the Drunk Villa to celebrate Holiday 2024 Collection: A Shore Thing!

Where: Yorkdale Shopping Centre - 3401 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6A 2T9

When: October 18th, 2024 to October 20th, 2024 (During Mall operation hours)

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10. The Walrus Talks Menopause in Toronto

Join on October 17, at The Walrus Talks Menopause, presented by Knix and Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health, to shatter the silence surrounding menopause.

Where: Isabel Bader Theatre (93 Charles St W, Toronto)

When: October 17th (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)

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11. Visit Exhibition Place’s Indigenous public art installation

Exhibition Place has unveiled a new art installation in Centennial Park, Mino Bimaadiziwin, Good Life, 2024 – one of the largest, permanent Indigenous public art installations in Eastern Canada!  The art piece is a feature wall designed in layers and imbued with stories conveyed through representations of seven dodems and four sacred medicines crafted through intricate perforations in steel panels. The piece’s height, colours, daytime shadows and nighttime lighting will ensure it is spotlighted prominently both in Exhibition Place and from those passing across Toronto’s busy east-west highway.

Where: Exhibition Place, Centennial Park (14 Saskatchewan Road)

When: Monday – Friday (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)

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12. A Month of Magic: Celebrate Halloween with The Witch’s Fix’s Spooky Lineup

As we enjoy October, the air gets crisper, the nights grow longer, and the call to embrace all things spooky begins to stir. Whether you're searching for ways to enhance your Halloween spirit before the big night, planning a spooky date, or seeking the perfect place to celebrate, The Witch's Fix is your destination for all things magical and eerie this Halloween season. This independent magical mercantile, nestled in the GTA, offers more than just witchy goods. It's a place to explore the mystical, chat with real witches, and experience otherworldly events that will immerse you in the Halloween spirit.

• Full Moon Circle - October 17th
• Mad Scientist: DIY Potions (for Kids) - October 20th
• Summoning Spirits Tea Party - October 25th
• Samhain Fire Ritual - October 30th

Where: 195 Locke St S. Hamilton ON

When: See above

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13. Limited-Time Fall Prix Fixe Menus at Eataly

Exhibition Place has unveiled a new art installation in Centennial Park, Mino Bimaadiziwin, Good Life, 2024 – one of the largest, permanent Indigenous public art installations Eataly will be celebrating the season with the launch of new prix fixe menus that featuresplurge-worthy dishes and bold wines – available for a limited-time only across all Eatalyrestaurant outlets, from La Pizza & La Pasta to Ristorante.

At La Pizza & La Pasta, menu highlights include antipasto like the Cavolo Nero (Tuscan Kale, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Golden Raisins, Pecorino Dressing, Garlic Breadcrumbs) and mainssuch as the Gnocchi di Zucca con Crema di Pecorino e Noci (Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Granarolo Pecorino Romano DOP, Toasted Walnuts) and Pizza Prosciutto e Funghi (San Marzano Tomato Sauce, Sauteed Beech Mushrooms, Ferrarini Prosciutto Cotto, Fresh Basil, Grana Padano DOP, Extra Virgin Olive Oil).

Where: Eataly locations

When: October 18th to November 3rd, 2024

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